Episode 27
Xiaoman.
Don't go. -Don't stop me.
Xiaoman -Don't stop me.
Xiaoman.
No, don't go over there.
Don't stop me.
Please, don't go there Xiaoman.
Xiaoman, please don't go there.
Granny is 80. Aunt is still sick. Brother Gu is still fighting the war.
If anything happens to you, what are we going to do?
I won't do nothing.
I won't fail at everything.
Xiaoman, let's go home.
Brother, you're pretty cold.
Leaving such a pretty wife at home.
How about this? Do what I said.
Bring her with the army.
Her stomach is so big now, it is not convenient.
What are you afraid of?
Didn't she just come back from Xiangtan?
She is naive, are you also naive?
Is Hu Xiangxiang here?
Xiaoman, the loan shark came again.
Master Hu.
Why are you here again. We have someone who is sick.
Sick? Who is sick?
Why are you asking so much. Leave.
Don't be nervous, I just want to talk to you and leave.
Did you forget?
You still owe me a lot of money.
We already returned everything we owe.
That's true, the 6000 that Master Hu owed me is paid back.
But Master Hu's brother still owes me a lot of money.
I only have sister, what brother?
The one doing business together with you.
Chen Xiao Hei.
Legal name is Chen Chu.
I have evidence. Look for yourself.
The money he owes, what does that have to do with me?
Xiaoman, you mortgaged the cigar factor?
No, I counted on the factory to earn money, why would I mortgage it?
Mr. Hu, you are a reasonable person.
I'll talk to you.
I can't find Chen Xiao Hei, I had no other solution so I had to find Master Hu.
He has long since backed out of the business.
I am now the sole owner.
I don't care if he backed out or not. You are his partner.
I can't find him now, shouldn't I now ask you for the money?
Who are you? What are you doing here?
Brother Gu, this man is a loan shark.
We've already paid back everything but now he's asking us to pay for Xiao Hei too.
Get out.
Master Hu, can't we talk reasonably?
You have to recognize this debt whether you want to or not.
Or, find Chen Chu for me.
Go find him yourself.
Why are you so unresonable.
Xiangxiang.
Xiangxiang -What's wrong Xiangxiang?
She was probably startled. Let's go to the hospital.
Go to the hospital quick.
How is it?
I've talked to Dr.Zhou, nothing is wrong with Xiangxiang's baby.
But Dr. Zhou also said your physical condition is not very well recently.
You have to rest carefully at home.
Best if you can stay in bed.
Does that mean I can't go to work?
Of course not.
I've already asked for leave for you with the chief nurse. Your shifts will be taken over by Jin Feng.
Please thank her for me.
Hey, but she already said that
after you've given birth, she wants you to treat her to noodles at Yang Yu Xing.
I'll treat her now.
What does this have to do with you?
Who did this? What do you want?
Officer Gu.
What is this?
Xiao Hei, You are pretty good at hiding
I'm not hiding, Officer Gu.
You know why I came to find you right?
How would I know?
Officer Gu, we have no grudge between us. What is this?
Brother, hurry, let me down. -Sir.
Xiao Hei, do you remember a debt you owe?
I didn't borrow from you.
Really? If you can't remember, then just hang here for 3 days and nights.
Officer Gu.
I do owe money. I owe money to Mr.Wang
Brother, hurry, let me down.
Mr. Wang, is this the person you were looking for?
That's right. Thank you Officer Gu.
It's good that we found the right one.
Right.
Right, this is the salary that I just got.
I'll pay some for him for now.
I can't give anymore either.
Since Mr. Wang found the debtor, then get the rest from him.
How could I take Officer Gu's money.
Officer Gu, I, Chen Xiao Hei, won't forget your aid for the rest of my life.
In consideration of Xue Junshan, we have forgave a lot.
Listen carefully. From now on, my family have no more connection with you.
Do you understand?
Right, Mr. Wang
When I was at the garrison at Heyang, I heard there was a ______ near there called Wang Changshui.
Is he your relative?
He is my older cousin.
Then if he is your cousin, then you should know
He was the bandit king of Mount Zhan.
The year before the last, he enlisted.
He became part of the anti-Japanese fighting force.
I am acquainted with him.
If he is your cousin, then I will say something more.
Mr.Wang, a person cannot just have eyes for money.
Learn from your cousin.
Contribute to the war effort.
Then your place will be more stable in Changsha too.
Good Day.
These clothing patterns are too outdated.
We need to find new ones.
Mom, it's for a baby.
How stylish can it get?
It will be fine as long it is warm and comfortable.
We can't do that. Xiao Gu is someone who studied in the west and seen the world.
We can't have him looking down on the tailors here at Changsha.
Granny. Mom.
Xiangjun. Relax.
Xiao Gu will be happy with anything you makes.
Sit. You can just in time.
I wanted to ask you. Now that the orphanage is burned down. What will the children do?
The government have relocated the orphanage to Hexi, right at the base of Mount Yuelu.
We will be moving there.
You too?
I'll feel more reassured the earlier I move there.
What about Maomao?
There are so many children there, you'll have your hands full
Maomao can stay at home.
I've asked Maomao.
He said that he want to learn with the other children.
Besides, he is the king of the children there.
With him around, the kids are more well behaved.
That helps me a lot too.
Maomao is smart and clever.
Your dad alread said, as long as he is taught properly, he will be a second Minghan.
This shirt is really made by you?
Still don't believe me?
I've studied with mom and granny for more than a year.
You did not lift up a finger for anything in the past.
Even if you went to nursing school, you only know how to stick a needle into someone's butt.
Will your handiwork be alright?
That was before alright?
I can do it now, you can ask granny.
I'll check. Here. Check.
Not bad right?
Now I believe you made it.
Look, the buttons are not aligned.
I definitely aligned them.
Not very skilled, Tailor Hu.
Gu Qingming, you're teasing me aren't you?
You buttoned them wrong.
Our child will be very pretty.
Of course.
Either if it looks like me or you,
a girl or a boy, it will look very pretty.
If it is a boy, I'll teach him.
If it is a girl, you'll look after her. She'll study medicine, alright?
Well you are thinking ahead. We haven't even pick out a name yet.
I've already thought of one.
Nianqin.
For boy or girl?
Either one.
Nianqin [remembering relatives]?
I want him to remember all the relations that we lost in this war.
June 1944 Mount Yuelu
Time to switch.
Everyone plays 10 times alright?
Count to 10
How about if we play this?
What's this? Let's see.
Slowly.
Aunty, look.
Quickly bring the children inside.
Children, come here.
Come, everyone here.
Hurry children
Come children, hurry.
What's wrong -Slowly.
Wolf is coming -Don't push.
Amituofo. Amituofo.
Last one in.
The Japanese.
The Japanese are closing in around Mount Yuelu
Hurry, notify them.
Brother, say that again.
The Japanese is closing in around Mount Yuelu.
Hurry, carry the message.
Where do we go?
To Changsha.
Go to the loft.
Children, do you remember the game that we played with everyone?
Yes.
No matter what happens outside, do not make a sound.
Until a teacher comes for us.
Remember? Alright, everyone hold hands and follow the teachers inside alright?
Here. Hand in hand. Hurry.
Hand in hand. Come here.
Slowly.
Hand in hand. Go.
Come in. Hurry.
Ping'an.
Be careful, slowly.
Teacher, I want to up too. -Alright.
Don't be afraid.
Mama.
Ping'an, be good.
Mama will be back soon. Take care of everyone alright? Go.
Everyone be quiet alright?
Here take the ladder.
To the front.
Here, is it alright?
Teacher. -Let's go down.
Teacher, I need to pee.
Teacher, I'm thirsty.
Slowly.
What is this?
Where are we going?
Go.
Teacher.
Where is my mom?
Your mom went to Changsha.
We'll see her when we get back.
Dad, Qingming said that General Fang is currently evacuating all civilians at Hengyang.
They are currently fortifying defenses.
Looks like it will be another round of brutal battle.
He told us to be prepared.
There seems to be plans to abandon Changsha.
We defended for seven years. We also endured for seven years.
Now they say to abandon it at the drop of a hat.
What will the people of Changsha do?
Dad.
What are you yelling about?
Mom.
Did she drink the medicine? How is it?
She did drink it but she's not getting better.
She's coughing more.
What to do?
Dad. Granny.
I'll go ask cousin.
Alright. Come back quick. Be careful.
Alright.
Be careful Xiaoman.
What is it?
Uncle, aunt is alright. Except she can't be so over taxed
You must more carefully look after your health.
See, I said there was nothing wrong.
Changning, you don't have to get me medicine in the future.
I just had a cold. It will be better after sweating it out.
It's all because of worrying.
Don't go look after Xiangxiang every night.
Leaving me in our room by myself.
Xiangxiang have Xiaoman and Xiuxiu to look after her.
What do you have to worry about?
No, Xiangxiang is still young.
We have to watch over her.
How is she still young? Why you were her age, you've already had 3 children.
But thinking back,
when I gave birth the twins,
if there was someone else around, Xiangxiang and Xiaoman would know who is older.
They would had to fight so many years over it.
Do you really think they actually care who is older?
They only argue in jest.
Only you actually take it seriously.
Alright. Alright. Everything you say is right.
Ask Minghan. I spoke logically and reasonably.
Where is the loophole in what I said?
Aunt, uncle teaches Chinese literature.
He is very good at manipulating words, you can't win against him.
Eat the medicine.
You're always on his side.
Ever since you were young, every time, you would be on his side.
Maomao -Aunt Xiuxiu.
Who's here? -Uncle. -Dr.Liu
The Japanese are at Mount Yuelu.
Yes, they found the orphanage.
We had to come back.
So it's like that.
Where is you mom?
We were separated.
We were afraid that the children were in danger so we had to send them back first.
I have to leave.
Maomao, see you. -Bye teacher.
Thank you.
Come children.
Maomao, where is your mom?
Uncle, there are the Japanese at Mount Yuelu.
Xiangjun was separated from the other teachers, she's still not back yet.
Don't worry, I'll go find her.
Then I'll go with you . -No. No. Aunt is not well.
Stay and look after her.
I'll be find by myself.
Did Minghan come back?
Don't wait anymore. Sleep.
Where the the child go?
Stop wild thought.
Xiangjun used to always take Xiangxiang and Xiaoman to play at Mount Yuelu.
She knows the area well, she won't become lost.
Then why is she still not back yet?
Don't think so much would you?
Mount Yuelu is large.
While in the mountains, it will take awhile to come out.
Go to sleep.
Grandma -Maomao.
It's alright.
Looks like we have to leave.
We are old now.
We can't take care of the kids for eternity.
Your health is more important.
Maomao, sleep.
Wait, take this too.
We don't have room for that.
Are you going to take the gramophone with us too?
We have to.
The city gates have been breeched, everyone hurry and leave
Changsha has fought three times and won. Why do we have to leave this time?
We just won't be able to defend it any longer. Tell you family to hurry and leave.
But some family members have not returned yet, can we wait for a couple of days.
Then tell them to hurry back. Hurry and go understand?
Hurry.
Granny.
They've already started fleeing outside.
What did you say?
They have started fleeing.
We can't stay any longer either. Duoci, take only the valuables.
Everything else, put into the storage room. Hurry everyone.
Hurry. -Xiaoman.
Here carry this box to- -No, mom,
I'm going to find Jin Feng, wait for me at the harbour.
Where are you going at this time?
Really, look at what time it is.
What are you doing?
Can't even bring the records.
Out of the way.
One by one.
Slowly. one by one.
Do you want to? Stand properly. One by one.
Don't push.
Mom.
Step back a little. Slow down. Don't push.
One by one.
Jinfeng!
Have you seen Jinfeng?
What are you saying?
Jinfeng!
Jinfeng! Jinfeng!
Have you seen Jinfeng?
She by herself at Taiping room.
Comrades, I'm sorry.
We can't take you.
I'll burn all the paper money that you would need at once.
Be on your journey.
Jinfeng!
- Xiaoman?- Faster. Come with me.
What are you doing?
Xiaoman! What do you want?
Leave with me.
My family all went to the harbour.
No, the hospital will retreat to Chongqing.
Don't go with the hospital, there are too many people with the hospital, you are easily found by the Japanese.
Come with me.
No, Xiaoman, there are many wounded soldiers.
Without nurses, they will die.
Jinfeng, then let me come with you.
I can also nurse the soldiers.
Xiaoman, you are so silly.
I know in my heart.
You are the person who treats me the best in the world.
When the war ends and Changsha is safe again,
you can still see me when you come back.
Then wait for me to come back, and marry me.
You leave first, I'll wait for you.
Good.
Watch out.
We can't wait anymore, it will be too late soon.
Please wait, please, there is still someone who didn't arrive yet.
You can hear the bombs coming closer, if we wait any longer, we won't be able to leave anymore.
No. Xiaoman.
Xiaoman.
I'm here.
Xiaoman.
Jinfeng is going with the hospital to Chongqing.
What about my brother?
I didn't see him.
Then what do we do?
Hurry, let's leave before it is too late.
It will be too late. Hurry.
Get on the boat first.
Hurry.
Leave.
She must have been shocked on the way here.
Child.
Here, wipe the sweat.
Where is the midwife? -They went to get her, still not back yet.
Why is she still not here?
Hurry. Run.
Hurry.
Great-uncle
Where is the midwife?
The mountain is overran by the Japs, I barely escaped back without detection.
I'm asking you, where is the midwife?
We encountered the Japs on the way back,
the midwife turned back and ran away immediately.
Don't worry.
It will be alright.
Mom, I'm fine.
Mom, listen to the sound,
is the Japs coming?
No, not yet.
Great-uncle, the Japs are on their way here.
Li Laoda is ring the bell, everyone ran away, we can't find even one midwife.
God.
God. Please protect the mother and child.
Protect the mother and child.
Eat another bite of noodles. You'll have more energy later.
Here.
The midwife will be here soon.
The midwife will not be able to come.
Mom, is the water boiled?
Assist me in giving birth.
I don't know how.
I've learned it before, I know how to do it. I know.
Mom. It hurts.
Wait.
Good, good. Water! Water!
Take everyone in the family and leave.
The the memorial tablets with you.
Where are we going? -Go find Xioqiu.
I've arranged everything.
Alright.
Change the water.
Here. I'll go. Hurry. Water.
Here. Coming.
Hang in there.
Push.
I can see the head. The head is out.
Push.
It's coming out.
It's born. It's born.
Xiaoman, you're an uncle now.
I'll go tell Maomao.
Maomao, you've became an older brother.
Maomao.
Changsha is taken over by the Japs.
We don't know how Xiangjun is right now either.
It really makes me worry.
Wasn't Xiangtan behind the war front?
How did the Japs get here?
I heard that the they encircled us from Mount Yuelu this time.
June 1994, my Nianqin was born in Xiangtan.
But my Changsha was lost to the Japanese.
We bitterly held on for so many years. Four big battles,
hundreds of small battles.
Countless of civilians died.
But the fourth time, we finally lost it.
The streets of Changsha was flocked by the Japanese army.
The suffering Chinese, between the legs of the Japanese cavalry horses,
fearful of tomorrow.
Come.
Welcome. Welcome.
You've worked hard.
Be good Nianqin.
Here, your childhood favourite, Hawthorn.
You flitted through the mountains again?
Careful that you don't get eaten by wild beasts.
Say, the Japs comes every few days.
Running from them, such a pain.
Here.
Enough, you'll scare the child.
Nianqin.
But thankfully, Jinfeng didn't come with me.
Going with the hospital to Chongqing was better.
I heard from brother Xiaoqiu,
Jinfeng didn't go to Chongqing.
They first went to Yijia Bay.
Then they transferred to Shitian Town.
Shitian Town?
That's not far from us.
Xiaoman, it's been so many years.
It's time for you to give up.
I know that Jinfeng is not interested in marriage or relationships.
You don't know.
This is what is called" Gold rocks opens up for sincere words"
We've already agreed, she'll marry me when I go back.
Marry ME.
Jinfeng marrying you?
Dream on.
You don't believe me. You'll see.
Listen. The Japs left.
The Japs left. Let's go and look.
Alright, we go home too.
The Japs left.
Outside Hengyang City
In a time like this you want to talk about gold bars?!
Dream on.
Sir, what's wrong.
There is a problem in supplies.
They want gold bars again right? Let them ask Chairman Jiang, see if he gives them.
Those bastards, they know no bounds.
There is no point in swearing.
In terms of swearing, I can swear more colourfully than you.
Sir, let me do this.
If I fail, shoot me.
I'll go to the 9th tactical department.
This matter... can done by you personally.
Changsha is already lost. This mission is very dangerous.
You have to be careful, take some more men with you.
Also, no matter what conditions those scoundrels give,
agree first, get the materials and then talk
Yes sir.
Wait.
Your older sister called.
She said your wife gave birth to a healthy boy.
Really? What is their condition right now?
She didn't say much. Congratulations.
Thank you sir.
Brother.
There is something that I need your help. -Brother, speak.
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