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♫Bleak winds roar in the wilderness♫
♫Coldness numbs the senses♫
♫The haze of obscurity haunts our path♫
♫Darkness falls upon us♫
♫Let pain pervade our flesh♫
♫Let cold congeal our blood♫
♫Let havoc crush us down to the ground♫
♫But we will still be one♫
Demon Girl
Do you believe that there are demons in this world?
According to witnesses, they are like humans.
The only difference is that they have shiny golden fingernails.
They can transform, and grow out wings during their transformation.
Also, their ears and fingernails will grow longer,
their pupils will change to a different color,
their tears are golden and their blood is pink.
Other than the ability to fly at high speeds, with strong attacks, they are no different than humans.
They also experience sickness and death, and they need food and clothing.
By winter time, they have to hibernate, or else they will die.
They would melt into a puddle of water after their death,
turn into an infant slowly by sunlight,
and continue living without the memory of their past life.
July 1900, eight countries invade Beijing.
Arson, murder and theft. There is no evil that was not done.
- Hurry! -What's wrong?!?
Nothing, let's run
Hurry!
Mama!
Xiao Die, what happened?
Xiang Gong, our luxurious life as husband and wife comes to an end today.
What did you say?
Carefully watch over our kids. All the goodness you have given to me,
- I will repay you in the next life.- No! No!
- Xiao Nian!-Mama! Mama!
No!!!
My impression of my mom is not deep anymore.
I vaguely remember her beautiful face
and her peaceful smile.
Father never told me if she was alive or dead.
In his world, they just got separated.
One day, they will reunite.
Xiao Die,
I will wait for you.
[Year 1915, Shanghai]
Father brought us to Shanghai,
teaching at an elementary school.
Even though father is taking care of us by himself,
we are all happy.
Gradually, we forgot the sadness of not having our mother.
Gradually, we grew up, the Qing dynasty was gone,
and changed to the Republic of China.
This world is changing in a variety of ways everyday,
and we don't have any other wish,
we just wish to be always happy,
and stay together.
Qing Cheng, are you finished yet?
Oh, coming!
What's happening?
Did I see it wrong?
Yeah, I have to be wrong.
How can a human have wings?
Commander Ming, this way please.
Today, I will properly accomany Commander Ming for some drinks.
Please sit. Please sit, Commander Ming.
Come, Come, Come. Sit, Sit, Sit.
Welcome to Chief Superintendent Ming!
This is an honor!
Well said!
Lord Wu is the head of gangsters here... Since the strongest 'dragon' can't overcome the head
to give Lord Wu face, is to treat myself kindly.
Good!
Since Chief Superintendent Ming is so easy-going
Then I will be straight forward.
Let's deal with this openly.
What is the meaning of this?
Recently your department is far too productive.
You have already searched a few of my docks.
You know that my brothers depend on this for a living.
If everything is confiscated then we cannot survive.
Smuggling has always been banned.
But smuggling or not is only a simple rule.
Of course, I am in the wrong as I have yet to see you after your promotion.
I will first show my sincerity.
What are you doing? Hurry up and collect Commander Ming's gold.
- Carry it back to his house later.- Yes.
I'm not really interested in gold.
Then, what are you interested in?
Lord Wu, listen.
Such wonderful music,
such a lovely dance performance.
Yet we are discussing such corrupted matters,
polluting such a beautiful environment.
So Commander Ming is one who admires beauty?
What an interesting story!
Let's go!
What are you doing?!? Let go of me!
Let go of me, you guys!
Let go of me!
Commander Ming, from this point onwards, this girl will be yours.
Excuse me, who are you?
With what authority do you say that I'm his? Crazy guy.
With what?
For what? For this, ok?
Ok, Ok, Lord Wu.
Don't fight with a little girl.
If word gets out, this could sully your name.
Talking like this, does that mean you agree?
Lord Wu, do you know my background?
Of course, I know.
You are the son of the richest family in Shanghai.
Also the boss of the police station in this region.
Correct.
You say that I'm such a great guy.
If I were to want a woman, I already have a plethora of women begging to be with me.
What is the point in forcing this lady?
You... aren't pleasing me.
You are humiliating me.
It seems that there is no more of my business.
- Then I'm first leaving. - Stop right now!
I give you reputation and you don't accept it!
Even you disrespect me!
Lord Wu, bullying a little girl is not the behavior of a hero.
Sir Ming, I give you an easy time and you don't accept it? Don't make me harsh on you.
I will talk clearly with you today. This money, the person:
You chose one, and this issue will be over.
Or else, I'll make you never able to leave this place again!
Fine.
Lord Wu is so powerful.
But have you ever thought about this. I accepted your invitation
and yet I didn't bring anyone else?
What's happening? Why are you turning against me?
Lord Wu, I forgo the benefit of the easy life of a wealthy young master
to become a Chief Superintendent instead. It's all because I cannot stand people like you!
Either you behave and become a good person,
or wait for me to bring you down little by little.
Don't you dare use those gangster methods on me.
They are useless!
This area of mine is way smarter than yours.
And I have more tricks up my sleeve than you have.
If one day someone close to you shoots you,
Don't blame me for not warning you.
Pretty girl,
let's go.
Let go of me! Let go!
Let me tell you. I'm not a loose person.
I will not submit simply because you are a high level government officer!
What are you looking at? Never seen a beautiful girl before?
Lady, I want to tell you three things.
First: Not all men are interested in physical pleasures.
Second: Since you chose to work in this profession, you need to be more open to advances from men.
And third:
Scar Face is not someone you should mess with.
If I didn't hold your hand and take you out, and let him think that we have something going on,
then one day he might go out looking for you.
Do you have the strength to fight him?
I...
- Rickshaw! - Coming.
Dressed like this will attract too much attention on the streets.
Put on my jacket.
Where do you live?
Si Ma Street.
Sir, Si Ma street, please.
Okay.
Stop. Hey!
Your jacket, when do I return it?
With fate we will meet again.
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Dad.
- Where did you go? - How come you aren't asleep?
Why so late?
Is the company very busy?
Yes! I wa very tired today; I'll go sleep.
Wait, wait, wait.
Why are you dressed like this today?
And wearing a man's suit?
What did you go to do today?
I...
Dad, Big Sis went to a friend's wedding today.
This is the special look I dressed her in.
- Really? - Yes.
Tonight was really cold. A co-worker let me borrow this to wear.
Even under that case, you can't come home this late.
Qing Cheng, you are a woman from a good family.
You are also the older sister. You need to give your little sister a good example.
A woman from a good family should behave accordingly.
Even though our family is no longer wealthy,
our family's root is still there!
You must... Hey, you!
This kid! Mimicking me.
Fine, fine, fine. Let's all go to bed.
- Yes. - Yes.
Let's go.
Big sis, earlier was a close call. You were so close to being caught.
If Dad knew that you dance in Xian Le Si, he would be so angry that he'd faint.
Isn't it because of you? Who told you to go to such an expensive school?
And it's not like you don't know how hard it is to find a job here in Shanghai Bund.
Men can't even find a job, let alone a woman.
A dancing job is already really good.
Yes, yes, yes. I know. You treat me the best. You sacrifice the most for me.
In the future, if I'm successful, I'll take care of you for the rest of your life.
Hey, hey, hey. Who told you to take care of me?
In the future, there will be someone to take care of me.
Who? You have someone you like?
How is that possible?
But...
Stop.
If we have fate we will meet again.
But what?
Nothing much.
There must be something.
No, you can't keep something from me.
You tell me. You tell me.
Fine. Little troublemaker! I won't tell you!
Big sis, quickly tell me.
I won't tell you!
Quick tell! Quick tell!
Quick tell!
We've only used the tub for a few days. The quality is really bad!
Next time, I will talk to their boss.
No matter the reason, he has to replace this with a new tub!
What is going on?
- I now know. - What do you know?
It's this jacket's owner? Isn't it?
What are you randomly saying?
I don't even know
if I will see him again.
What will you do if you meet him?
Meet him?
I will...
Meet him and pounce on him!
You little troublemaker! Give it back to me! Give it back!
Give it back! Give it back!
I won't return it!
You still waiting for that person you like?
What are you randomly saying?
I just want to return this jacket.
Come on. I have seen it all.
You think i can't see your intentions?
It's not that.
Ok, I understand.
But Big sis has to warn you.
The men who come here
are not good men.
Good men wouldn't come to a place like this.
So, I say, it's better if you don't wait.
Otherwise, you'll waste your efforts.
Qing Cheng.
How come you are here?
I know you missed me, so that's why I came.
How did you know I missed you?
Shh. Don't talk anymore.
Big sis, why did you bite my shoulder.
Did I?
Quick, go back to sleep! Lie down!
Qing Xin, what happened to you?
Why aren't you going in?
Big Sis, why are we so poor? Why do we have such a low status in society?
What happened to you?
Do you know Mrs. Du from Xia Fei Street?
I know her. She is a socialite of the upper class.
She often holds parties and people take pride in attending them.
Her parties are awesome. The people who go are always wealthy.
Not only can you make new friends but you can see a whole new world.
All the girls in my class went to her parties before.
But I never did.
The night after tomorrow she is holding a massive party.
I wanted to buy a ticket by saving a lot of money,
but...
But what?
They said that I wasn't born well, with no status.
How is there such a saying?
I heard that Madam Du doesn't even have a wealthy background.
How can she be so prejudiced?
Okay. How about this. You go home and get ready,
I'll make sure to help you go to the party.
Are you lying to me?
My little Qing Xin, when have I ever lied to you?
Big Sis, Big Sis, you're awesome!
Long live, big sis! Long live, big sis!
BIg Sis, do I look okay?
You are too beautiful. If I were a man, I would be head over heels for you.
Good thing you're dancing at Xian Le Si.
Or else I would never be able to wear a beautiful dress like this.
Let's go.
Bis Sis, where's the invitation?
The invitation...
Did you forget to bring it?
I have it. Don't worry.
Hello, sir. This way please.
Ladies, where are your invitations?
Okay.
Do you have it?
Big sis, do you?
I have it. I brought it.
Here it is.
Hurry, hurry.
Lady, hello.
- Thank you. - You're welcome.
- I liked one villa, very beautiful. - Hi.
You look. It's her.
Hi!
Isn't this Nie Qing Xin?
How come you're here?
It's probably after many months of working
at some cheap store that you bought this.
At such parties the main thing is education and upbringing.
It's not like some stray cat or dog can come in here
and can become a decent person.
Do you speak English? Do you understand music?
This wine...
Do you know how to drink it. If you can't do anything
then I beg you to leave this place.
To spare you the humiliation!
Drink wine. Come. Come.
What are you guys doing?
Why are you bullying her?
We are only kindly telling her
to know her place or else she might embarrass herself.
- How is this called bullying her? - Right.
You look, she's standing there all by herself and no one pays her any attention.
She doesn't have any talent, just standing there looking silly.
That's not fun.
Come here.
Qin Xin knows how to dance very well.
Dance?
Who's going to invite her to dance?
Is she going to dance by herself?
Who said no one will dance with her?
Just wait and see, and see who will invite her to dance.
Let's go.
Then let's look.
They dance well!
Wow!
So pretty!
A really beautiful dance!
Fellow guests, please let me properly introduce
this beautiful lady next to me, Nie Qing Xin.
Next, anyone want to ask her to dance?
Lady, maybe I dance with you?
Pick me!
Pick me, lady.
Pick me!
Now, Qing Xin doesn't lack people to ask her to dance.
But what about you guys?
Do you guys smell the vinegar?
Oh no, this is too sour.
I need some fresh air outside.
- What's so amazing about them? - I know right.
May I ask what your name is?
My name is Nie Qing Xin. What about you?
This place is so hot,
I really don't undertsnad why so many people come here.
Also, everyone speaks with a mask.
Hey, don't go!
Brother Ming, I love you so much.
Why can't you love me like how I love you?
Xiang Xiang, listen to me.
Love is based on feels.
I don't have those kinds of feelings for you.
Can you please let me go?
No!
No difficulty is insurmountable .
if one sets one’s mind on it.
As long as you do not accept me, I will continue to stalk you!
Please god.
What did I do in my past life,to deserve such a punishment?
Hey, I'm coming right now!
Brother Ming, you used this strategy many times already.
This time, no matter what, I won't let you go.
My mother says that when a man courts a woman, between them stands a mountain,
When a woman runs after a man, there is only a veil between them.
This time, even if I bet my life on it,
I want to make this relationship a reality!
Stop.
Who are you?
Don't block us. What are you doing here?
Who am I?
Then you have to ask him.
She's my girlfriend.
What?!? How could you have a girlfriend?
Are you lying to me?
Now do you believe me?
You're going too far! How can you be like this?!
In the future, I don't ever want to see you again.
Sorry for my action earlier.
You save me once, I save you once.
Consider us even.
Then let us formally meet.
I'm called Ming Xia. The Ming from tomorrow (ming tian) and the Xia from summer day (xia tian.)
Nie Qing Cheng.
I know.
- From a huge poster outside Xian Le Si. - Oh...
Your problem is solved. You can go in now.
What's wrong? You aren't scared that she'll follow you?
Not that.
It's time for dancing right now.
You aren't telling me that you don't know how to dance.
I used to think it was a girl's thing to dance.
I felt like it wa weird to dance as a guy.
When I grew up to face society,
I then realized socializing required dancing. But when I wanted to learn again,
it was too late.
Then you should favor me.
- Why? - I'm one of the few good dancers in Shanghai.
I believe that. I've seen you dance before.
There aren't many people here, it won't be too awkward.
You want to teach me how to dance here?
Why not?
Nowadays, people who don't know how to dance are less than dinosaurs.
Also, you can't just hide everytime you need to dance.
Here, I'll teach you.
Sorry!
Turn.
Look.
You're pretty good for your first time.
But dancing is not something that I can learn in one try.
What if I can't find a teacher as good as you next time?
This...
Don't you have a suit with me? Some day, I'll just bring it over and teach you again.
Then, I hope I never get that suit back.
So I don't have to worry about not having a teacher to teach me.
Don't say anything. Concentrate, or else I won't teach you anymore.
Okay.
Big Sis, tell me.
- Big sis! - So annoying!
Big sis, you really fell in love with that Chief Superintendent?
What Chief Superintendent? He has a name, you know!
His name is Ming Xia.
And I'm just being his dance teacher, don't talk nonsense.
Am I talking nonsense?
In this world, there are so many people that want to learn from you.
But why is it him, and not others?
Moreover, you taught him how to dance.
Do you get any benefit, any fame?
You got nothing in return. It has been a few months now.
You guys are together everyday.
Everybody knows that.
Alright! My dear sister! Let's stop this chat. I am late already!
I'll treat you to some snacks tonight after I return. Okay?
This is more like it!
Stand still, where are you going?
I'm going to work now.
You still dare to lie to me?!
What kind of work are you doing?! You are a bar dancer, right?!
My colleagues told me you work as a bar dancer but I did not believe him.
I went to the bar myself!
Look at this yourself.
Qing Cheng!
Our family has always been upright. We do not do such things!
Dad, it isn't what it looks like.
You, you don't need to explain to me.
From now on, you can't leave this house.
Or else, I will have wronged your mother.
- You come here. - Dad!
- Listen to me. - Go in! - Dad!
Dad! Let me go!
Listen to my explanation!
Dad!
Qing Cheng, ever since you were a little girl,
Dad has always indulged you
There is nothing I did not allow you to do.
But on this one matter, no matter how you try to convince me, I will never agree!
Dad!
Bar dancer?! Child, do you know what is most important for a woman?
- It's purity. - Dad!
If you are not pure, then your whole life will be ruined.
You behave!
Stay in this room and think about your actions!
Dad will bring you food or water.
If you blame me or hate me,
I don't mind, because dad's doing this for your benefit!
Once you have thought it through, I will naturally let you out!
Dad.
- What are you doing? - Let me go, Dad!
You can't secretly let your sister go.
If you secretly let her go, I'll lock you up with her.
Now go down!
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♫The vastness of life, is used for me to fall into your hands♫
♫ The more I want to escape the more I cant escape from your sight ♫
Don't sing anymore. It's been a whole day. Rest for awhile.
Come, eat some food.
I know. Right now in your heart you are blaming Dad and you are resentful,
but there will be one day when you realize that Dad is doing this for your benefit.
♫You and I have only this one life. Only this one moment.♫
♫Don't care about others, no matter how much they laugh♫
♫ Confused thoughts in my head, dont know wether to cry or to laugh ♫
♫ ♫ When I hold your hand I'm really happy ♫
♫ Flowers bloom, wind become drunk ♫
♫Because you are by my side♫
Ming Xia!
I'm only late for a little while, but you can't wait?
- You were late for a full five minutes. - It was because...
Don't need to explain. That isn't important. What's important is that you came.
Sorry. I'm really sorry.
I don't blame you. For men, women are most important and valuable.
How about it? Did you think of where we should go practice dancing?
In the future, I can't come out.
Why?
Because my dad doesn't want me dancing at Xian Le Si.
He locked me up. I had to use a lot of effort to come out today.
I know my dad is doing it for my good,
but he doesn't know how bad I feel when I see how tired he is from working all day.
He doesn't know how hard it is for a woman to find a job in Shanghai Bund.
He also doesn't know how hard it would be for our family if we didn't have this salary.
I just want to use my hard work to earn money.I just want them to live a good life.
Is that wrong?
Did you tell all of this to your dad?
It's useless. He won't listen.
That isn't true.
When I was little, I heard this story.
Tell the heavens your wishes
The heavens will then help to fulfill your wishes. Wanna try?
Isn't this silly? We aren't little kids anymore.
You shouldn't say that. It actually works.
How about this, I'll go first.
I hope Nie Qing Cheng can smile.
You see, you're smiling.
Tell your wish to the sunset glow, it will help you.
Come, yell with me.
I hope my dad can understand me. I hope everyone can understand me!
Try it.
I hope my dad can understand me!
- I hope everyone can understand me!- AHHHH!!!!
I used to think that the girl before me was only pretty,
good-hearted and had a personality,
but I didn't think that she was so strong, cheerful and thoughtful.
There is a saying that goes:
"There are some people, and some things
that you're destined to meet."
I think that this is part of my fate.
♫Confused thoughts when I think, I smile whilst crying. Holding your hand through heaven and earth♫
♫Flowers bloom and the wind becomes drunk, because you are beside me♫
♫The vastness of life, is used for me to fall into your hands♫
♫The more I try, the more I can't escape from your gaze♫
♫The tenderness of life, is guarded in your heart♫
♫You have always and will forever be so strong♫
♫You and I, in this life, acting it out♫
♫Not caring about others' rampant laughter♫
♫Love and hate should be like this, don't need to think too much♫
♫I don't care if everything ends in desolation♫
♫I don't linger on the image of them laughing at me♫
♫I'm just crazy to know if you're going to get hurt again♫
♫They don't understand, this is what love is about♫
♫Their whole lives are merely like that♫