Episode 3
How could he do this
Even if it was my fault, he can't just lock me in here
He's just abusing his power, he's a bandit
It doesn't matter what he is, he's in charge so he can lock you in here
I won't back down, I'm going to appeal.
I'll even go to the Head of C.ommittee. I'm not afraid of him.
Xiangxiang, that's a really good idea.
Right?
Let me tell you a secret
I'm telling you this secretly so don't tell others
The Head of Committee came, he's living next to us
Go, appeal to him, go
Are you my brother-in-law or are you his?
If you guys could get together then I would be both of your's
Causing problems all day long
Let me tell you, Xiangxiang, if we don't teach you a lesson, you really don't know the height of the sky or depth of the earth
Became wilted right?
Here
Its stuff your sister packed that she told me to bring over
It's still my sister who treats me the best
Spot on, if it wasn't for your sister
Why would I bother with you?
Help me look over Xiaoman
If I am executed, Xiaoman will be hurt
He's hurting right now, we don't have to wait until then
You hit him again
No need for me this time
Your father gave him a severe beating. He is still lying in bed
This sesame bean cake
was something he told me to bring over explicitly
Say, you two
Are not so big but have so many faults
Food is the same everywhere
But when I was leaving, he specifically told me
"Brother-in-law, you have to buy the ones at Bajiaoting"
-It's Bajiaoting Yilongzai -What have I been saying?
All you know is how to eat, you two are such a pair
Okay, I'm coming
Brother-in-law
How are mom, dad, and granny?
Pingan didn't get scared?
Finally you remembered everything?
Eat
I'll think of something
Grandmother
Junshan
- How is Xiangxiang? What do you want?
I'm just asking
Asking what? Go do your homework, go
Go
Jushan, Xiangxiang...
Jushan, speak, how is Xiangxiang
There is no problem, don't worry
I'm going to do my homework
She's not at the police station or in prison
Then where is she?
Pinmao Inn
- Inn? - That's right, eating and drink, not going through any suffering
-How could she be in a inn? That's right
Then what is Qu Qingming plotting?
I'd actually be happy if he had some untoward ideas about her
Don't worry grandmother
Qu Qingming is just putting on a show, using our Xiangxiang as an example
It doesn't seem like it
That day, he caused such as big ruckus when taking Xiangxiang away
Putting on a show?
Looks more like "killing chickens for monkeys to see"
Only with a big ruckus can the monkeys see
Granny is amazing, as expected of our family's elder
Let me just tell you, Xiangxiang, that brat
Smashed everything in the inn Don't worry
The guard told me, "Officer Gu told me, let her smash as much as she way, we'll replace as many as she smashed"
Look, if they planned to execute her, would they do this?
Thank the Buddha
Finally, my heart can feel assured
Junshan, rest, I'll cook you something good to eat
Thanks grandmother
Child, is there any reason to be so polite with me?
Junshan, are you just reassuring granny or is it true?
Of course it's true
Xiaoman
Go do your homework
Also let me tell you
Gu Qingming really does feel something for Xiangxaing, there's hope
I only wish for our whole family to be safe
Xiangjun, just leave the safety of the family to me
If our Xiangxiang is to be safe
Then, we have to hug on to Gu Qingming, the big tree
Looks like like there is no problem
I already told you, this is all just an act
Let everyone see, slaughter chickens for monkeys to see
-Grandmother understands, you don't? -That's not possible brother-in-law
We'll just wait
Bring her up
Xiangxiang
Xiaoman
Gu Qingming, I stole the cement powder by myself
Don't bother my family
Do you think this is only your problem?
This is only your Changsha?
Everyone please be quiet
Wuhan has fallen
The Japanese will soon reach Xinqiang River
Everyone here today, including myself
Who can be confident
That they can live until the day of victory?
Hu Xiangxiang, can you?
Then, you men don't go to the front lines to fight the Japanese
Do you expecting us women to protect you guys?
Yes, that's right
That sounds right, but what do you do?
This young lady here, I think everyone recognizes
The famous twins from Cha Yuan Xiang
But several days ago, she bribed tens of children
to steal cement powder from the city defense
What kind of behaviour is that?
It's called sabotaging military facilities
Officer, my daughter is mischievous, I feel ashamed
We are willing to pay double for the wasted cement powder
But the crime of sabotaging military facilities
might be a bit too heavy
Yes, that's true
Mr.Gu, do you think I am over reacting?
I'm sure everyone is wondering
Isn't it only a few packets of cement powder
Does it need such severe actions
The reason why I gathered everyone here today
Is not to pin on crimes
But to tell everyone, the severity of this incident
Everyone can see
These two are models
The left one is made of cement
The right one is made of soil
Give me the gun
Gun!
Don't overreact
Don't worry
Everyone can see
If a real person was standing being it, then the repercussions would be heavy
No matter what your reasons are
If everyone take a little bit of the cement powder
Then the Japs would sooner overcome our defenses
If Changsha is overtaken
Then it does not matter how sturdy the houses are
It is the wall of Changsha that is destroyed, but it is the death of Changsha citizens
Officer Gu, I was wrong, I'm willing to take any punishment
Today, I gather everyone here
For this meeting, put on this act
Is only to let everyone know
Changsha is like a jug, we are all the fish in the jug
If the jug is broken, no fish can survive
The military will forgive the people who already took cement powder
But from now on, if anyone does it again, it will not be tolerated
Officer Gu, what do you plan for this girl?
Considering that Hu Xiangxiang is young, did not mean to cause harm, and have no past criminal record
It will be a light punishment
Replace 4 bags of cement powder, 10 silver coins
Bring them to the military in 3 days
She will be released now
-Go back -Good
Good
I hope all the citizens of Changsha could work together
To build the wall of Changsha, to protect the people of Changsha
Officer Gu...Officer Gu...
Officer Gu...it's a pity!
Because of Changsa
you've suffered
Angering me to death, you two little ones...
My old face is completely lost by you two (Lost all my dignity)
Completely!
Granny, I was wrong
I won't do it again
Our whole family's face (dignity) has been lost by the two of you
Before, when you two are naugty and cause trouble
I just justified it as youthful ignorance
Putting a toad in your classmate's bag
Picking off all of the neighbour's figs, ripe or not, I let it go
But is military facilities something you can easy touch?
It concerns the safety of everyone in Changsha
You two studied for so many years
Do you not understand the concept of "When the lips perish, the teeth become cold"? (Idea of sharing the same fate)
Dad, it was all done by me
It has nothing to do with Xiaoman. Don't hit him
I gave the money to buy candy
But I didn't tell her to do it
You still dare to talk back
The pair of you listen carefully
From today forward, without your brother-in-law's approval
The two of you are not allowed to take one step outside
Granny hit Xiangxiang and Xiaoman
And you don't even say one word for them
Look at you
Angry again aren't you? Sit, sit
Granny hitting her grandchildren
What can I say as a grandchild-in-law?
Xiangjun, besides
You think granny can really hit them?
She's afraid I'll do it and hit them too hard
Put on a show
But speaking of which
Your demonic sister
Is really lacking something
Lacking what?
Lacking a whipping
Lacking a whipping, you
Xiangxiang
Is lucky that she bumps into Gu Qingming
If it was not that Gu Qingming have affections for her, this incident...
Have affections? You call this having affections?
How can you not?
Look how severe this incident was
Sabotaging military facilities
Nothing would be amiss if he locked her in for a few months
But that Gu Qingming did nothing
Only used our Xiangxiang to put on a show. Just to tell everyone
That you can't steal cement powder
With Xiangxiang's temper
If someone doesn't curb it, in the future
You don't know what kind of trouble she will get into
But father-in-law seemed to be satisfied with Gu Qinming
Gu Qingming with such a temper
Do you think Xiangxiang could hold out?
Plus a trouble maker, Xiaoman
Even if Gu Qingming can stand it for one day
Can he put up with it for his whole life?
Your right
Instead of In-laws we actually offends them instead
It will be bad
If the problem becomes big enough
I can't placate it, even if I lose the whole family
Change it
Change what?
Change person
Selling wonton
Hot wonton
Please wait
Selling wonton
This Xiangxiang
She's secretly buying wonton to eat again
She thinks we don't know
Today at dinner
She says she has a headache and a stomachache
Won't eat much
Who would thought she so eagerly eat wonton at night?
Just let her be, she's was locked in for so many days
If she still doesn't do something
She's going to jump over the wall and cause trouble outside again
Who would have thought
That you would surrender so fast
No backbone
I surrender?
I say you're an idiot so you really starts to have a running nose
Do I surrender that easily
Then if you didn't surrender, why are you obeying brother-in-law
He tells you to go to a blind date so you go?
If I don't go, can I get out of this room?
Besides, I'm just going out to get some air
Don't you know this is a strategy to buy time?
Right, you get to go out and get some air
But you'll have to marry that King of Hell
King of Hell?
People say brother-in-law is like the King of Hell
But compared to Gu Qingming
Brother-in-law is a living Buddha
Gu Qingming is the real King of Hell
Taking others' life without batting an eyelid
Xiangxiang, this time you had good luck
Next time, you are not going to be as lucky
This time, it's someone dad found
Someone with the last name Sheng
Their family has an fabrics store
Their son went to school
Young mistress, Hu Xiangxiang, your heart is moved again
My heart is moved
Ever since I met that Gu Qingming
I found out
That there is not one good man among you, you're all savages
I wouldn't marry
It's someone dad found for you not brother-in-law. What are you afraid of ?
He won't force you to go with a whip
Dad already talked it through with brother-in-law
Brother-in-law is already forcing me
But, I, Hu Xiangxiang is not so easy to force
He has a ruthless strategy, then I have an ladder to over come it
Anyways, I`m going to ruin this match either way
Then, what`s your plan?
Did you bring the things I asked for?
When I, Hu Xiangjiang, start, is there anything I can't do?
Brother-in-law has everything doesn't he?
Of course, I bet you
Everything that Changsha's warehouse has
We have in our storage too
What do you need this for?
Stop talking
What are you doing?
Wait
What you doing?
What does it look like?
Measles?
Father said the Sheng family is really good
But I still can't feel reassured
Rest assured
I found information about their family up to the 8th generation
Investigated it all
How is it?
How else could it be? Let's just say
There is no criminal in the ancestors
No woman relative remarried
Family is well off
If they like our Xiangxiang
Then we move up in class as well. But don't worry
When girls marry, they have to marry up
But their family is big and their business is big
Will they treat Xiangxiang well?
I even went to the Gu family, what's the Sheng family compared to them?
As long as I am here, they don't dare
Then we are all depending on you
Look what you are saying
Live life, aren't we just trying to live peacefully
In truth, in Changsha, there are families with better condition than theirs'
Many too, but no
These families married many wives
There are 7 or 8 children
Mother-in-laws bickering with wives
It's like all those old women became demons already
As if Xiangxiang can fight over them
This family is good, this family is very good
Only one child, mother died early
If Xiangxiang marries over
She becomes the female head automatically
Who dares to bully her?
But how is that family's child?
You finally asked
I went to see for myself
Very good child
Mr.Sheng always have him close
Went to school ever since he was little, very polite
Even though he is in his teens, he is like an adult
He can manage his family's business
Do you know what is the most important thing?
Compared to our Xiangxiang's horrible temper
His temperament is so much better
If Xiangxiang goes with him, he will definitely take care of her carefully
Just don't worry
Its still you who think things thoroughly
How could I not think of things thoroughly?
She's your sister, my sister-in-law
If she marries well, you feel assured
So I feel assured as well
By time its done for her, it will only be Xiaoman left
Don't worry about Xiaoman
Don't we have Xiuxiu
I'm leaving
Say, do you count as someone of higher class
It's not too late to start now to become one
I'm leaving
Sit, sit, sit
Go, go, go
Sit, sit, sit
Times are tough
We can't get so many dishes for a full meal
Say, in a few days, this restaurant is closing too
The boss is going to the countryside to escape the war
Able to go
It is good to go if you are able to go
Like my family's military men,
Could die at any time on the battlefield
That's why I am thinking of settling my sister-in-law's future
Before I go die for my country
-What a hero -No no
My name is Sheng Chengzhi
You are called Hu Xiangxiang right?
What? You are acquainted with each other? That is good
I often see you at school
What school do you go to?
I go to Changjun Middle School
The same school
She goes there too
Whats so special about that?
Yes, I often see her
She is one grade above me
Don't try to make random connections
I really do go to Changjun Middle school
Then did you know that
My health is not too good
What?
A girl's body being weak is normal
Right
Do you always get sick?
I always get really weird diseases
When people eat grains and they get headaches and overheated brain...
It's all normal
My sister-in-law's body is actually very health
What did you promise me when we came?
Stop frowning, smile!
Or watch what I am going to do to you
Smile
Mr.Sheng
Officer Xue, you are the Provincial Security department's captain
We are only businessmen
If you think of it that way, we are trying to marry upwards
No, no
If Captain Xue has no intention of become in-laws
Then, we are leaving first
We are still friends the next time we meet
-No, no -Dad
Mr. Sheng, we have no such intentions
The child is already like this, then, what is the point
Get up, apologize
Apologize to Mr. Sheng
Brother-in-law
What brother-in-law, who's your brother in law?
Don't try to randomly make connections
Captain Xue, I want to marry Hu Xiangxiang
You're crazy
In truth, I've always...
I always wait for you after school in the doorway
I want to walk home together with you
Why didn't you say so earlier, child
Dad, Hu Xiangxiang is not usually like this
She is very lively, very good, always very good
She is doing this on purpose today, I know
-Right Dad, I've noticed her for two years, I'm going to marrying her for sure
I don't agree
Please don't be angry
Xiangxiang told me privately
That she likes Chengzhi
-Really? Of course
Chengzhi is definitely leaving Changsha right?
Of course, I used to have two sons
The elder died in Shanghai
I've only got one son left, of course he is going to leave
Captain Xue
I thought originally
To wait until they married and go to Chongqing, and then find a way to go abroad
America is the best
Our family is just waiting for this word
War times are not like peace times
Go through all the ceremonies as quick as possible
I've closed half of my stores
I'm just waiting until they get married to go to Chongqing
But this girl..
There is definitely no problem with our Xiangxiang
Don't worry, there is definitely no problem
Let's just decide this matter
You're so young and yet have no manners.
Did I?
You dare to say that you didn't peek at me when we were at home?
Alright, I'm already home
If you have no other business, then please go home
Xiangxiang, you came back?
Granny
You are the young master of the Sheng family?
Yes I am
Xiangxiang, really,
She didn't even invite you in
Come in and sit for awhile and drink some tea
Alright
Granny, he still have things to do
So he's not going to go in, right?
Then, grandmother, I still have some business
Then, I am going to leave first
Fine, fine, take care
Granny, lets go in
Please come often
This child is pretty good
He looks very gentle and quiet
Xiangxiang, then tomorrow let's go to school together
Fine, alright
As if...
Are there only these patterns?
Please take out more
It doesn't matter if it is more expensive
We really don't have other patterns
Some artisans escaped to Xiangtan
Now, we only have a few artisans left
In a few days, we are leaving too
Just look a bit more through your inventory
See if there is anymore
We really don't have anything else
Its fine, we don't have to buy anything, let's go
Xiangxiang, a proper young lady
But, just because she is betrothed
She goes out all day
Eating and playing
It really let others laugh
That's right
What right? And you went to school too
I think you just studied a stomach full of grass
What times are these?
What's wrong with them going out to eat?
Xiangxiang eat so unattractively
She's going to scare him
As if she can look worse than you
Sis, sis, sis
What are you doing?
Eat
Junshan
That Sheng family
Can they really take both of them away?
Granny, please be assured
Mr. Sheng already said
Not only does he plan to send them to Chongqing
Later, he plans to send them abroad
Or else, can he be at rest about his only son?
That's true
Once Xiangxiang builds rapport with them
They can bring Xiaoman out too
That way, I will be reassured
What's so good about the Sheng family?
I'm not depending on them
Duoci, once Xiangxiang comes back
Teach her properly the etiquettes of being a wife
That's it, Xiangxiang's matter is settled
Now we need to worry about you
There is no need to worry about Xiaoman
Don't we already have a bride?
You're done with Xiangxiang so now you're starting on me
I'm not so soft boned (weak willed) as she is
You have hard bones do you? You want to test it?
Xiaoman, go bring Xiangxiang home
Okay
You just came back? Dad is waiting to lecture you
Quickly
Lecture me? Look at your mousiness
More like lecture you
Isn't that because of you too?
I cause your harm?
We are twins
What do I get from harming you?
You bedbug
Xiaoman
Which way?
Left or right?
Didn't you come before?
Last time my brother brought me
No point asking you
Hello, I want to ask
Where is 24 Nanzheng st.?
Xiaoman Brother
It really is you
Little Jieba
Xiaoman Brother
Why are you here?
Let's go home
Xiaoqiu brother is here too
Xiaoqiu brother, you came too
- I came We moved, it was hard to find it right?
It wasn't too hard
Xiaoman, where is Xiangxiang
What Xiangxiang, you call her older sister
Where is Sister Xiangxiang?
I lost her, let's go home
Let's go
Where is Brother Xingning?
Isn't it usually he who brings you here?
He went to join the military
He left more than a year ago
Look how much you've grown
Your already this tall in this short amount of time
I'll go cook you guys something
Don't do too much
You guys came? I'm very happy
Since you are here, then stay for awhile
Tenth Grandmother, look
Li jiatan and Xiao Luling just
Sent us some fresh vegetables
We brought you some
while it is fresh
I hope that you won't find it too trivial
How could I?
You younger generations coming to see me
Is already very thoughtful of you
Only
Our house was burned to the ground
We don't even have any money as gifts for you guys
I feel really bad about it
No way, no way
Tenth Granny, in truth, I feel pretty bad too
In truth, originally
We wanted to visit you for awhile now
but, we dragged it out until now...
You're scared to come, weren't you?
Its not like we are going to eat you up
Xiangxiang
Don't always pinch other people's cheek, it's annoying
Tenth granny, in truth, before we came today
Grandfather specifically instructed me...
The Hu family does big business transactions
Just selling wild vegetables will bring in a lot of money
I only do small crafts
I don't dare to be part of it
Please bring the things back
The way you brought them
Tenth granny, please don't treat us as ousiders
You have a part in the Hu business don't you?
Look, in the village
Those rice stores and fabric stores
They were all under tenth grandfather's name
Even if you were not managing it
We, the younger generation, have to manage it with care
So in the future, it will be easy for Master Xiaoman to take over
You, child, are actually quite smart
Looks like your grandfather really values you, doesn't he?
Tenth granny, you are exaggerating it
As an outsider's child
grandfather always looked after me
There is nothing about value or not
Its all what I should do
But, there was one word that you said just now
That I do not like to hear
Yes, even though I am still young
Is something going on?
- Nothing much so don't ask - But if I talk about it...
Then you will definitely not be happy
Only, it is because of my filial love for you
Tenth granny, look
Guangzhou and Wuhan are already gone
It is very dangerous in Changsha right now
Why doesn't the whole family
Go to Xiangtan to escape the trouble
There are mountains and waterways in the countryside
If something were to happen
It is easy to run and hide
These are not your words
But your grandfather's words right?
Duoci, lets eat
Tenth granny
Grandfather always thinks of you all
If..
It is not Xiangtan here, and I am not your grandfather
Xunshan
Take them sightseeing around the city for a couple of days
Then, happily
send them off
Taste good, look whose here?
What good food are you eating?
Give some to daddy
Daddy is not eating, daddy have areca
Its already night, why are you chewing areca for?
Daddy, eat
No, not eating
Right?
Let me ask you something
What?
Is there something wrong in Xiangtan
Acting so strangely
How would I know, don't ask
How could you not know? Tell me
I can't know what's going on in the family
Just tell me about it
Uncle died in Xiangtan
But no one really knew what happened
Don't go asking around
Granny can't talk about it, she cries every time
Xiangtan is sending people already
Just go and take refuge for awhile
Look how chaotic it is in the city right now
Isn't she just not thinking straight?
It would be good to go
but granny would not leave for sure
Arranging everything for nothing
Then, no one can leave
If we got to that point
then it won't be her decision right?
Right?
I bought the ticket
Let's go
"Street Angel"? It's really good
I have business today, I'm not watching
It was so difficult buying the tickets
Where are you guys going?
We're going to Mount Yuelu
Mount Yuelu
Mount Yuelu is a military base, it's dangerous
Why do you say so much nonsense
Fine, I'll stop nonsense
Can I go with you guys?
We're going to find someone, why are you coming?
I'm going to protect you
Really seems like a husband
Go
Brother Xiangling!
Where is Brother Xiangling?
On the truck! Brother Xiangling!
Brother Xiangling!
Stop, what are you doing?
We are looking for someone.
This is a military camp. You can't just get in here.
Go away, hurry!
Brother Xiangling!
Hu Xiangling!
Brother Xiangling, it's Xiaoman!
Come out, Hu Xiangling!
You, arrest them!
No!
Stop!
Run! - Don't pull! - I know.
Quick, they're catching up! Quick!
Don't hit me!
Get ready! Throw!
Fifth!
Wait! How can those kids be there?
Arrest them!
Stop! Don't run!
Don't run, little kids! Stop!
Don't you know you could have been blown up just now?
Simply looking for trouble?
Trouble? You just didn't let us in.
We spent half a day on the road to get here.Besides, we're not Japanese!
You mean a hand grenade could have hit us?
You're some great protectors if you'd blown us up!
You kids! A big mouth blaming us!How dare you menace me!
Commander, we were wrong.
Please let us go.
For entering a military restricted areayou can get at least 8 to 10 days!
8 to ten days?
If we stay away that long our family will be worried.
Exactly!
Pressing is useless. It doesn't clarify anything.
No one is leaving.
Commander! Commander!
I know your Commander Gu Qingming!
Who did you just say you know?
I know your Commander Gu Qingming.
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How would I know, don't ask
How could you not know? Tell me
I can't know what's going on in the family
Just tell me about it
Uncle died in Xiangtan
But no one really knew what happened
Don't go asking around
Granny can't talk about, she cries every time
Xiangtan is sending people already
Just go and take refuge for awhile
Look how chaotic it is in the city right now
Isn't she just not thinking straight?
It would be good to go
but granny would not leave for sure
Arranging everything for nothing
Then, no one can leave
If we got to that point
then it won't be her decision right?
Right?
I bought the ticket
Lets go
"Street Angel"? It's really good
I have business today, I'm not watching
It was so difficult buying the tickets
Where are you guys going?
We're going to Mount Yuelu
Mount Yuelu
Mount Yuelu is a military base, it's dangerous
Why do you say so much nonsense
Fine, I'll stop nonsense
Can I go with you guys?
We're going to find someone, why are you coming?
I'm going to protect you
Really seems like a husband
Go
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