Episode 26
Does Mr. Wang have any problem? I'm really busy.
Brother Hu seem to be rich now, running the business all day.
Then is it time to return the money that you borrowed?
You've already sent people 3 times this month.
How many have I told you. There was some unexpected setbacks.
I don't have the money, why won't you believe me?
I believe you. But it is only right to return what you borrowed.
You're already behind by a month.
The contract says clearly that
if you don't return the money by the deadline, then you pay with your house.
Who said I won't return it? I just need a few more days.
When the situation is not so complicated and the business is back on tract. Of course I'll pay.
How many days do you need? A day?
Or a year? The situation changes daily.
Changsha is still under Kuomintang
But the Japanese may take it over tomorrow.
Money is still safer in one's own hands.
I have none.
Fine. Your whole family move out
leave the house to me, and there is no more debt.
Don't think about stealing our house.
How could you say that? It was you who used the house as a deposit.
Crying for me to lend you money. Now I'm the thief?
I have no money. Don't think about the house.
Pretending ignorance right?
Are you not afraid of my brother-in-law?
Your brother-in-law is long dead.
Don't forget, I have another one.
Xiangxiang's husband's family is a prominent official at Chongqing.
Even the chairman will need to give them respect.
If you dare, try to touch our family.
We have no more rice?
If this continues, we only have enough for 4 or 5 days.
Didn't I give Gu Qingming's salary to you? Still not enough?
Not enough, with aunt sick, she needs medicine everyday.
Recently, granny is sick again too.
I went to the hospital to get medicine, it was so expensive.
Xiuxiu, take this, pawn it.
No I can't, this is a keep sake of your marriage with Officer Gu.
I told you to take it.
The food situation is more important. Plus, he wouldn't blame me for this.
Really no need. Uncle said that his salary is coming soon.
It's just that the money from the school hasn't came yet and it will take a few more days.
When the salary comes in, it will be all good.
Only now do I know,
how hard it was for brother-in-law to take care of the whole family.
Xiuxiu, cook me something.
Alright.
What's wrong now, she hasn't shown me a smile in days.
If it was me, I wouldn't smile at you either.
Running around outside all day long. Not even talking to us when you come back.
Why should she pay attention to you?
What running around? I have serious business.
Serious business. What serious business?
This is what I earned today.
Xiaoman, tell me the truth, where did this money come from?
I already told you, I am working.
Working, does this hand look like a worker's hand?
Other workers have callouses on their hands.
You don't even have one. What work are you doing?
Just stop asking. I'm not doing anything bad.
When the business picks up, I'll earn more money for the family.
Xiaoman, what business?
Give this to me. -No, it's fine.
Why are you being so formal with me? Now that brother is gone, I'll look after the family.
Xiaoman.
Why are you here?
I was trying to find you.
Come out with me.
What are you doing?
Its not like I'm here to arson or murder.p
Then why are you here?
what else other than the company. You said that the rainy weather will cause the tobacco plant to become damp.
So I had to think of a place to store them.
I thought about it and I think your house is the safest.
I put them behind the door. Come and look.
Why are you not leaving now that you are done?
Granny invited me to stay and eat. How could I say no?
Brother, are you just going to watch me get killed by the money lenders?
You spent your money on hedonistic pleasure, not my problem.
I have no money to lend you.
I'm not asking for money.
I just want to rest here for a few days.
When things calm down, I'll leave.
We have no place for you.
Then I'll stay in the storage room.
I'll also help guard the storage room.
Live in the storage? In less then two days, all the stuff in there will be gone.
Hu Xiaoman, aren't you being too unreasonable?
You're just going to watch a brother fall down and won't even help.
Who's your brother?
Go. Go.
What are you doing? Granny invited me.
Xiaoman, what are you doing?
Granny. -Xiao Hei can stay here for a few days.
Granny, he has a place to stay, he doesn't have to stay here.
Everyone falls into hard times.
When your brother-in-law was here, when we have a problem, he is always busy helping.
We have to at least recognize that aide.
Let him go. -Granny.
Xiaoman, you-
Granny.
Really. The food is almost ready.
Help set up the table.
Xiao Hei, eat.
Brother Xiao Hei, I heard that you are doing business these days, how is it?
To tell you truth, I'm having bad luck.
I haven't earned a cent recently.
That's because of the loan sharks.
I'm telling you, if someone comes after you for money, don't get my family mixed into it.
How would I? They are all stupid.
They won't think I am here.
It's all right.
I'll go see.
Who can come at this time?
Excuse me, who are you here for?
I'm not here to visit, I'm here to look at the house.
This building haven't changed a bit.
Houses like this are rare now.
Xiangxang. Xiaoman. Granny.
Master Hu.
Brother Wang. How rare.
idn't I say not to come? Why are you here?
Isn't it obvious? If you return the money now, I'll leave immediately.
What money Xiaoman?
Xiaoman.
What's going on? What money?
Master Hu, explain to your grandmother.
To embarrassed to say? I'll say it then.
Let go.
Your house is mortgaged to us.
The deadline has passed, if you can't return the money
then this building is mine.
Proof?
I have the land deed.
Liar, when did we mortgage the house to you?
You if haven't then how come I have the land deed?
Your family member has signed here.
And also imprinted the finger print.
Hu Xiaoman. Are you crazy?
Xiangxiang, be careful of the baby.
Xiaoman, how much have you borrowed?
A few thousand.
Be clear, exactly how much?
Three thousand.
That's not right, it's 30,000.
You liar, when did I borrow 30,000?
You're right, you did borrow 3000 then.p
But with the interests, it is now 30,000.
This Mr.Wang really doesn't know when to stop.
Even if its is interest on interest, how could it become 30,000?
How did you calculate this? We don't understand.
Don't bother how we calculated it. 30,000 is 30,000.
You are being unreasonable.
This is a plot.
You said back then that it will be 6000. How did it become 30,000?
I reminded you when the interest rate was low.
If you extend the deadline, then there will be more interest.
You said back then that you can pay, now you say the interest is high.
If it is too much then don't borrow.
This this robbery.
It's good that you know.
This building is really pretty good.
I'll give you three days' time, if you can't pay then move out.
Out, get out.
Xiangxiang.
Xiao Hei.
Xiao Hei, come out.
I'll kill you, you wastrel.
You- -Why are you stopping me?
What's the point of keeping this wastrel?
You have to think of a solution, what is the point of hitting him?
Xiaoman, why did you borrow so much money?
Isn't it because we have no money.
I want to earn some money for the family.
Started a cigar factory.
The business was not bad a first, we can earn some money.
Who knew the war would start again at Changde.
The supply line was cut.
You've gone crazy, how could you borrow from loan sharks?
I didn't know he was a loan shark.
Xiao Hei told me the interest rate was not high.
Don't blame everything on others.
Something so big, how could you not talk it over with the family?
This house was left by your brother-in-law.
It is your sister's lifeline.
If this house is gone, it will take your sister's life.
How could you bare to mortgage this house?
It's enough granny. It's too late now.
The most important is a solution to keep this house.
They told us to move out in three days.
What solution is there?
Even then we need to think of a solution.
Right now, even food is a problem.
Where do we have money to pay debts?
This is the advance from my salary from the factory.
This change won't be enough.
The factory is on hard times too, the boss is already being very helpful.
I'll go open the door.
Granny, I just went to take a look.
These clothes are all silk, could be sold for a lot of money.
No
You don't have to find money. I'll fix my own mistake.
I doubt he will kill me.
Hu Xiangjiang.
Xiaoman -Come out.
Are you moving out or paying?
Didn't you say three days? It's only been three hours.
Rubbish.
Even if I gave you 3 years, you won't be able to pay up.
Let, me tell you, I'm taking the house for sure.
What do you want to do?
What I'm doing?
If you're not moving then I'll help you move.
Go.
What do you think you're doing?
What do you think you're stealing?
Call the police.
Stop throwing.
Don't throw.
Xiaoman.
You dare scare me with a gun.
Fire if you dare.
Xiaoman, what are you doing?
Pull the trigger and kill me if you dare.
This gun is for killing the Japanese.
Don't make it worse.
Xiaoman.
Sir, back then, you came to our house,
Begged my elder daughter to put in a good word for you to Xue Junshan.
And you paid back 3000 dollars less.
Have you forgotten?
A person cannot act this way.
Don't mention the things from the past.
Waiting until now to come is already being considerate of past dealings.
Listen to me.
My husband is a officer in 10th division.
He will pay you back. He won't fake ignorance.
I know your husband is a officer, but even officers needs to keep promises.
You've seen the contract. It is very clear.
I'm helping you move now is already considering him.
Xiaoman -I'll kill you.
You're not really here for the money isn't it?
You just want the house isn't it?
So what?
Out of the way.
What's going on?
Officer.
Isn't this Mr. Wang.
What happened?
They are not paying back the money they owned me.
They try to scare me with a gun when I came for the money.
Isn't this Miss Hu.
Then there must be a misunderstanding. Let's talk calmly.
Come, Mr. Wang.
Please calm down. Come.
It is not good to make this into a big matter.
Of all people, why did you mess with their family?
The girl's husband's family is very prominent.
If they stomp their feet, the whole city will tremble
What if they are prominent? It is only right to return money owed.
I have evidence, I am not afraid of them.
Yes, but still don't make it into such a big matter.
This way, even if you have evidence, you will seem unreasonable.
Alright.
I will listen to this officer.
I will give you a few more days.
Next time when I come, you will return 30,000, not a penny less.
Isn't this better?
Everyone disperse now.
Let's go back in.
Did Xiangjun come back?
Recently the orphanage is very busy.
She is probably not coming back for awhile.
She can't take any shock right now.
Don't tell her about this for now.
I understand.
Granny.
I'm just afraid we won't be able to hide it.
She will come back sooner or later.
We're already under watch.
When I went out early, 2 people followed me.
I couldn't shake them off no matter what.
How dare they.
Young master.
Don't you have a lot of ideas usually?
Why are you silent now? Say something.
It's enough, don't make it harder for him now.
There is really no solution.
We can only go back to our old house.
Fix it up.
We can probably live in it.
Xiangxiang, are you going out?
Yes, I'm going out for a bit.
Where are you going?
I'm going to the provincial government building.
Why are you going there?
I'll tell you later.
Xiangxiang,
How about if I go with you?
Aunt, I also want to go
Xiangxiang, let's go back.
Why would such a high official meet us?
Don't worry, just follow me.
You are here for? -Hello.
We are here to see Li Qiyong.
Who are you? Mr.Li is not someone anyone can just meet.
Please just announce us.
Just tell him that I am the wife of Officer Gu Qingming of 10th division and he will see me.
Alright, one moment. -Thank you.
Please sit.
Minister, they are here.
Xianxiang, it has been awhile, please sit.
Minster Li, I came for your help.
What is it?
Recently, there has been trouble in the family.
Are you guys from Taixing Bank?
That's right.
I am the commissioner of the Police Inspection Department.
Go back and tell your boss,
We are already aware of the Hu family debt.
So, I am sent here as a guarantor.
They will of course return their debt.
It is just that they need a bit more time.
Their house is a heritage,
so don't touch it.
Right, your interest rate is too high.
Everyone is living on hard times right now.
How about this? Everyone take a step back.
Take a bit less.
Take how much less?
They borrowed 3000 dollars back then
Now it has been a little more than a year.
Two times that is more than enough.
So 6000.
We can't make that decision.
I'll write a letter to your boss tomorrow.
Then he would know.
Just go back today and report back as it is.
What? Still not leaving?
Is it pretty to be a watchman in front of other people's houses?
Granny,
Xiangxiang
You're still not recovered yet, so don't go on the trip.
Sit.
Xiangxiang,
These old bones are not at the point where they will collapse with a little touch.
What, are you afraid that when I get to Xiangtan, I won't bare to beg your great-uncle?
Don't worry, I know what is important.
This house is important for the whole family.
It is the only thing that your brother-in-law left behind.
For this, I'll do anything.
Granny,
Don't go.
I'll think of some other way.
Isn't it just 6000?
How about I go ask the Gu family tomorrow?
No, the Gu family is family by marriage.
It relation is too distant.
Why put aside the relatives who are right there?
It won't do
Be good.
Tomorrow, I'll take Xiaoman with me.
Just stay home and rest alright?
Just in time.
I can't find my coat, did you put it away?
This you have to ask Xiuxiu, she was the one doing it before.
Don't mention Xiuxiu to me.
There is no room for discussion in this matter.
Better to worry about how to return the money.
What were you doing earlier?
I'm the sinner of the Hu family.
Hit me. Reprimand me
Better to beat me to death. -Enough.
It's not like you don't know.
Even if the whole world hates you, I would stand on your side.
I know that you wanted to earn money for the family.
You just had bad luck.
Stop trying to make me feel better.
Granny refused to go to Xiangtan for decades.
This time because of me, she has to go and plead to great-uncle.
I'm an unfilial grandchild.
How about the two of us go?
With your big stomach, I'm afraid you-
I'm a nurse, if I'm not afraid, why are you?
Then we're not taking granny?
Granny is so old.
I'm afraid of something happening on the way.
Besides, it is not like the two of us can't do it.
How is it? Did you put the letter?
I put it under the tea cup, they'll see it when they eat.
Let's go.
Thank you.
Xiangxiang.
Xiaoman, if you want to make great-uncle happy,
You can't be frowning like this.
Do you remember the words on the way here?
Shuilan.
How come you guys are here?
Long time no see, we're here to see great-uncle about something.
We haven't been back in two years.
Not much has changed huh
Please come in.
Alright.
Sister Shuilan, you've married?
To Brother Xiaoqiu?
Do you have a child yet?
Not yet.
You should have one soon.
I'll take him to Changsha to play.
Xiangxiang, Xiaoman.
Jingyan.
Sister Shuilan, please take them to the guest room to rest for now.
They want to meet great-uncle.
Great-uncle will not meet anyone.
Great-uncle won't even meet the two of us?
Why not?
Miss Xianxiang, please go rest for now.
Sorry.
Please take them.
What's going on?
Go rest for now.
The two of you please rest, if there is anything, call me.
Alright -Thanks Shuilan.
Brother Xiaoqiu.
You've came.
Thank you.
Brother Xiaoqiu, we want to first go announce ourselves to great-uncle.
Right.
Don't go.
In truth, he already knew when you two came.
It is just that he doesn't want to meet you two.
To treat us like strangers so abruptly,
there have to be a reason right?
Xiangping's airplane was shot down.
He was captured by the Japanese after parachuting down.
Even now he is MIA
No wonder great-uncle doesn't want to meet us.
What do we do? The loan sharks are still waiting.
Loansharks? What loanshark?
Xiaoman, just tell him.
Great-uncle will know sooner or later.
Brother Xiaoqiu, please tell great-uncle.
tell him that we urgently need his tell.
Tell him we must see him.
What exactly happened?
Why is he still not back?
Don't be so agitated, it won't be that quick.
Great-uncle needs to be coaxed first.
I'm afraid that brother Xiaoqiu won't be able to persuade great-uncle.
Brother Xiaoqiu. -How was it?
He will still not meet you two.
How can that be?
Will he stand by to watch our house get taken away?
I'll go meet him.
Great-uncle said we have plenty of room for you guys.
It's fine if you lose the little property in Changsha.
Miss Xiangxiang, great-uncle said for you to just stay here.
Rest and give birth to the child here.
No, I have to meet great-uncle, I need to talk to him face to face.
Do you still not understand?
Great-uncle is just afraid that you'll coax and be endearing,
then he'll waver and agree to your request
That's why he won't meet you two.
He is leaving me no way out.
Always saying that he loves us.
Treating us like treasures.
Then not helping in hard times.
Is this how elders are supposed to act?
No, I need to talk with him no matter what.
Come back, is there a point going there filled with anger?
I'll fix the problem that I created myself.
I don't need you to come and face his wrath.
Brother Xiaoqiu.
What's wrong Shuilan. -Jingyan is in labour.
I'll go now.
Let's go.
Why is it taking so long with no news?
Brother Xiaoqiu, don't worry, the midwife is inside.
Sometimes giving birth takes a long time, it's alright.
Shuilan, how is it?
Brother Xiaoqiu, the midwife say that Jingyan is having a difficult birth. Hurry and go find a doctor.
Then don't worry, I'll go now.
Did she give birth?
Jingyan is having a difficult birth, I'll go find a doctor.
Great-uncle.
What's going on? How could it be a difficult birth?
Sir,
Giving birth always means meeting the death's door.
It takes some luck.
The baby is just not coming, I have no solution either.
Don't you do this often?
You don't even have a solution for this?
Great-uncle,
I was a nurse in a hospital, I've seen cases like this before.
Maybe I can help.
Then hurry. -Alright.
Please do not worry.
Please keep them safe.
Great-uncle, please look, it is a young master.
It is all due to Miss Xiangxiang.
Let me hold him.
Great-uncle, congratulations, you've gained a great-great nephew.
The Hu family have a descendant now.
I, Hu Bingquan can finally face the ancesters.
Great-uncle, we really have no other way
Or else, we wouldn't dare to bug you.
I've told Xiangping earlier.
No matter how high you fly,
You have to come down sooner or later.
Continuing the family line, saving the family roots,
that is the most important.
Xiaoqiu,
Say, how cute that fat baby is.
Yes.
When is your due date?
I still have five or six months.
Don't take the situation lightly.
The one in your stomach is the first grandson of the Gu family.
Thank you great-uncle, I understand.
Xiaoqiu,
Yes
Help me back, I'm tired.
Great-uncle.
Stop hanging a frown on your face.
At worse, we'll go back to Chayuan Lane and build a tent.
Dad and granny will be mad when we go back.
You're afraid they will be angry?
You've already thought about using the house,
You're still afraid that they will be angry?
Master Xiaoman.
Brother Xiaoqiu.
Great-uncle told me to give this to you.
Great-uncle said that with the situation so unstable,
it is hard enough to break even. Don't throw money around randomly from now on.
Brother Xiaoqiu, thank great-uncle for us.
We'll bow to him when we get back.
Great-uncle also said that Changsha is a major city.
The Japs will definitely fight to the death.
Miss Xiangxiang with you pregnant,
if something happens, come back quickly.
I'll remember that, thanks brother Xiaoqiu, thanks great-uncle.
Is there anyone else coming onboard, hurry.
Coming
Here.
Please go back.
Say hello to everyone when you get back.
Goodbye.
Careful, careful of the luggage.
Xiangxiang.
We borrowed the money. -Really?
Begin. -Yes sir.
How was it, was it tiring?
The battle at Changde ended, I've asked for leave to come home.
How are you, is the child well?
Everything is well.
That's good.
Come home quick, granny is waiting with dinner.
Alright, let's go home and eat. -Let's go.
The siren. -Let's go.
Where is Xiaoman. Xiaoman.
Xiaoman.
Please, there will be more bombing.
My tobacco plants are not covered yet, if they are burnt all is lost.
Come back to the shelter with me Xiaoman.
Xiaoman.
Children, hurry and come out. Run.
Run.
Don't be afraid, we are here.
Did everyone come out? Where is Xiao Lan?
Yiyi? where is Xiao Lan?
Oh no, They are inside.
Xiangjun, you can't go in, it is too dangerous.
Let go.
Xiangjun.
Xiao Yi. Xiao Lan.
Xiao Yi.
Lanlan, where are you?
Xiaolan.
Lanlan. Xiao Yi.
It's alright.
Don't cry.
It's alright now. Don't cry.
Xiangping, are you alright?
Are you alright?
Xiaoman.
Don't go. -Don't stop me.
Xiaoman. -Don't stop me.
Xiaoman.
Don't. Don't go. -Don't stop me.
Don't go there. I beg you, Xiaoman.
Xiaoman, please, don't go there.
Granny is alright 80. Aunt is still sick. Brother Gu is still fighting the war.
If something happens to you, what will we do?
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