[English subtitles are available.]
Winter Begonia
Episode 2
♫ Moon high up in the sky ♫
Stop! Enough!
Refund! Refund!
Get off the stage!
Let's go
and see what’s going on.
Chacha’er.
Wait here.
I’ll be right back.
Refund!
Get off!
♫ As if Moon Goddess left her palace ♫
Get out of here!
Refund! Stop!
What’s going on?
Why are they yelling
and getting hot under the collar?
Mr. Shang
is young and willful.
After he tampered with the script,
fans and peers
are all mad at him
and trying to teach him a lesson.
They've had a change of venue more than once.
I heard rumors about it,
♫ I used to be Moon Goddess ♫
but this is the first time I’ve seen it.
Let him change.
If everyone sings the same thing,
that’ll be boring.
You came back from abroad
and isn’t familiar with rules in this circle.
What are the rules?
Things the majority follows
are the rules.
Behind them
is the code of ethics.
Mr. Shang is a lone wolf.
He can’t win.
I bet
Shuiyun Theater will soon be overturned.
He and I are quite similar.
Don't get me wrong.
I didn’t mean you.
Don't mistake it.
It’s alright if you did.
Actually,
I understand
why you asked to see me today.
I know how much you can make
for each trip.
It won’t break you.
Our country is in crisis.
All sensible men
should step up to safeguard our nation.
50% of the profits isn’t a lot.
If you still hesitate,
I’ll raise it.
Mr. Shang’s performance today
is an utter failure.
Well, Mr. Cheng,
I’ll see you around.
Take care.
Good day.
♫ Loved and adored by all ♫
Move! Move!
Go away!
Step aside!
Sir,
please calm down.
Get off the stage!
♫ My name is Yang Yuhuan ♫
Get down now!
♫ Majesty conferred the title of consort on me ♫
Get lost!
Get out of here
Didn’t you hear me?
Get down.
What are you still doing here?
Sir,
♫ Royal decree arrived yesterday ♫
cool off.
We can talk nicely.
He tarnished Lady Young and must be beaten up.
♫ Banquet will be held at Baihua Pavilion today ♫
Continue.
What?
He's only a performer.
What could he do to her?
♫ Gao and Pei ♫
If anyone tarnished her,
that'd be her lascivious father-in-law.
♫ Yes ♫
Who the hell are you?
One word,
♫ Are the food and liquor ready ♫
I’ll beat the brakes off of you, too.
♫ Both ready ♫
Can’t you understand me?
♫ Let’s head to Baihua Pavilion ♫
Either sit down and listen,
or
♫ Yes ♫
get out.
♫ Head to Baihua Pavilion ♫
Yeah! Beat him!
Good job!
You hit me?
It’s been a while
since the last time I got beaten.
You deserve it!
Beat him!
♫ As if Moon Goddess descended from the sky ♫
Stop!
Stop the fight!
Stop!
Go, go, go.
Arrest them all.
Mr. Cheng,
did you get hurt?
There you are.
What took you so long?
Sir,
you wronged me.
You know
those are notorious thugs in the neighborhood.
♫ Cold and Quiet in Guanghan Palace ♫
Right after they set foot in the theater,
we've been watching them.
My men were all on the second floor.
They couldn’t get into the boxes.
-How come... -On the second floor?
Then let those on the first floor die?
I...uh...
Things are ranked.
So are people.
-Brother. -I didn’t know you’d be hurt.
-I... -Brother.
-Chacha’er.
-Are you alright? -I’m fine. Don’t worry.
You’re bleeding!
♫ Guanghan Palace ♫
It doesn’t hurt.
It’s dirty.
I’m fine. It's nothing.
-Hurry. -I’m OK.
How dare you hurt Mr. Cheng!
Who do you think you are?
♫ Arriving at Jade Bridge ♫
Take them to the police station.
-Yes. -Yes.
Move.
♫ Lead the way to cross the bridge ♫
Go.
Hurry!
Don't push me.
Walk faster.
Mr. Shang,
viewers have left.
Just stop.
Not everyone.
I’m still here.
Sing.
Finish it.
Or I’d get punched for nothing.
Sit and listen.
Leader,
tea stains on the costume
can’t be removed.
I told you to stick to the original lines
and you’d get paid,
yet you didn’t listen.
Splashing hot water over you is nothing.
What if they beat you?
I had to try it.
Or how would I know if the new lines work?
Bring me liquor.
Leader,
here it is.
Mr. Cheng,
this way, please.
It’s still here.
What to do?
Mr. Shang,
you have a visitor.
Mr. Shang,
this is Mr. Cheng, Cheng Fengtai.
Mr. Shang,
you must be startled.
Thanks for your help.
You were hurt?
I’m really sorry.
You saw it?
You seemed calm on the stage.
Calm?
I’m trained
to always stay calm.
Leader. Where did the ring hit?
Let me see.
You're bruised!
Don’t panic.
I’m fine.
I apologize.
Those hooligans didn’t hurt you,
but we did.
Mi...Miss,
I'm sorry.
I didn’t mean to throw it at you.
No need to apologize.
I appreciate your gift.
Thank you.
Oh, silly.
That’s not a pretty girl.
Call him Mister.
She wasn’t wrong.
I haven’t removed my makeup.
My character is a girl.
[La Yuehong]
Mr. Shang,
let me take you back after you get changed.
It’s safer that way.
Thank you,
but no need.
I still have to
pack up to move.
It takes time.
Move?
You aren’t going to perform?
I will
but not in here.
Why, Mr. Shang?
What’s going on?
Why are you leaving?
Did I do anything wrong?
You've been attentive enough.
At least,
those men didn’t get on the stage.
You aren’t at fault.
It’s my decision to leave.
I feel guilty.
Fine.
Those goons
gave you a hard time.
It's my fault.
Look,
I’ll pay you fees for the whole month
as compensation
but please do me a favor.
I have no substitutes for this month.
Please perform one last time
before you leave.
Is that OK?
I’m obligated to do that
and I won’t take extra money from you.
But I have one condition.
What is it?
Today’s Drunken Beauty is ruined.
My last performance will still be this piece
Deal.
As long as you can go on the stage,
you can sing whatever you please.
I’m sorry
that you have to see this.
Since you're busy,
I’ll take my leave then.
It’s a mess here.
I won’t make you stay.
Thanks again.
Xiao Lai.
Pick out
my best coat
for Mr. Cheng to wear.
No need.
Just take it.
It’s cold outside.
Thank you, Mr. Shang.
Mr. Cheng.
Mr. Cheng,
don’t thank me again.
You agreed to repair my costume
and injured yourself because of me.
I owe you too much.
You knew me before?
You handled all my embroidered costumes.
I’m familiar with the freight agency.
How could I not know the owner?
Today’s performance failed.
You're welcome to watch it again.
Sure.
I’ll come
whenever I have time.
My pleasure.
Do take care.
Mr. Shang,
good day.
[Shang Xirui]
Are you mad at me?
You played hero tonight.
Aren’t you tired?
A hero is still no match for you.
Can’t laugh. Can’t laugh.
Knock it off.
We've been married for so long
yet I didn’t know you could fight.
Don’t you know who Shang Xirui is?
A superstar.
He's seen tons of fans fighting for him.
Were you not so well-respected,
he wouldn’t glance at you even if you died.
He got booed.
Why did you care so much?
Just mind your own business.
It’s nothing strange
that men engage in fights.
Don’t be so furious.
I know
I have no place to lecture you.
I came here from the other side of the country
to marry you without asking you for a penny.
You had no choice
but to take me in.
An ignorant country girl like me
is no match
for the rich and handsome Mr. Cheng.
Why you bring that up whenever you're mad?
Marrying you
is the smartest thing I’ve ever done.
I know how good you are.
Forget about tonight’s incident.
I was reckless.
I’m sorry.
But don't listen to them.
It wasn’t a real fight.
Look,
Chacha’er is a big girl now.
Don’t bring her with you to run around.
Yes, ma’am.
Does it still hurt?
Yes.
A kiss will remove the pain.
You deserve it.
Ouch!
You bring this to yourself.
Earlier in Huibin Theater,
manager did nothing when the thugs made a scene.
That was to embarrass our leader.
How rude!
You were at fault, too.
You were impulsive
by telling him to quit.
I didn’t sing by the book
so the audience lashed out before I finished.
I know the theater lost money
because of me.
I’m not stupid.
Tonight,
they caught a chance to get back at me
by letting those men stirring up trouble.
I don’t want to stay there anymore.
We can quit after we find the next hirer.
Our troupe has to support dozens of people.
If we can’t get paid,
how will we live?
Huibin isn't the only theater in town.
We can perform in another theater.
A few already contacted me a while ago.
Just pick one from them.
Uh...
I asked Xiao Lai to prepare a gift.
Bring it to Jiang Rongshou yourself later.
You didn’t show up on his birthday.
I heard
he was furious.
I won’t go.
You have to.
The Jiangs are deeply rooted.
You should know
newcomers shouldn’t challenge the locals.
You're afraid of Jiang Rongshou
but not me?
I don’t get what you're worried about.
I’m still popular.
As long as people still love my performance,
they’re willing to pay for it,
and funs still support me,
why waste time on those formalities?
If I go, I’ll have to call Jiang Rongshou uncle.
I don’t want to!
Eat.
Let's eat. Dig in.
Mr. Jiang. Mr. Jiang.
Mr. Jiang.
Here. Here. Here.
Come here.
Come.
I was looking for you.
How did it go last night?
Mr. Jiang.
My brother and the others were arrested.
What?
Why did the cops arrest him?
We were in bad luck.
That performer was fine
but we hit Commander Cao's brother-in-law.
Only I got out.
His brother-in-law told the commissioner
not to release them until they confess.
We had a deal.
You’d take responsibility.
Leave me out of it.
But...
Listen,
we never met today.
I don’t know you.
Wait, Mr. Jiang.
You can’t do this.
Mr. Jiang.
Don’t go.
Alright, Mr. Jiang,
that's all for today.
We’re leaving.
Take care.
Sure.
Father.
Drinking tea?
Come here.
Kneel.
Last night, a few goons
ruined Shang Xirui's performance.
Were you behind that?
No.
I...
Don’t deny it.
Right after they were arrested,
they gave the police your name.
Yes, I did it.
How dare Shang Xirui
ride roughshod over us on our territory!
Listen to yourself.
You’re a fool.
Shang Xirui is a rising star in the city.
If everyone knows
you set him up,
they’ll all take his side.
How will that benefit you?
Father.
We’ll just let him be?
There’s still plenty of time.
Be patient.
You should hit where it hurts the most.
Your trick didn’t damage him at all
but only backfired.
Use your brain.
♫ Clear clouds and gentle breezes ♫
♫ Flowers all blossom ♫
Who is this?
♫ What a wonderful spring ♫
He seems popular.
You took a punch for him that day
and you forgot about him already?
It's him?
Doesn't seem to be.
How come?
When I saw him that day,
the way he moved
♫ I have to stay here to repay the kindness ♫
and the emotions in his eyes
were exactly like Lady Yang.
Why is he dressed up as a scholar today?
This is what performers do.
They can be anyone.
♫ Debts paid off then we're separated ♫
Why did you invite him?
I’m his hardcore fan.
Well,
I invited him before but he turned me down.
I don't know why he agreed
this time.
Was it because
I held this party in your name?
Fengtai,
did he come for you?
Mr. Shang,
good to see you again.
Last time in Huibin Theater,
those hooligans
spoiled your mood.
I apologize for that.
It was their faults,
not yours.
Fengtai,
they're waiting for us to play mahjong.
We can chat with Mr. Shang later.
Suit yourself.
Please excuse me.
Let's go.
See you, Xirui.
I’m in bad luck today.
So bad.
White Board.
Hey,
without Chacha’er,
you can’t win?
Bravo!
See this tile?
See this?
Lost again.
I won. Pay up.
I had no luck at all.
Give me the money.
I need to pee.
Fengtai, Fengtai.
Fengtai.
Don’t use that as an excuse to leave.
I've done that a lot.
You can’t leave, Fengtai.
I’m not done winning your money.
Let go of me.
There are others here.
You have to empty my pocket?
Come on.
Let’s play.
Mr. Liu. Mr. Liu.
Come here.
Play with us.
Here’s your money.
-Encore. -Encore.
Encore.
Encore! We want more!
One more!
Sing one more.
Encore.
Alright. Enough.
Mr. Cheng.
Enough is enough.
If you want more, go to the theater.
Mr. Cheng.
Mr. Fan hired him to sing for us.
We want to hear more,
right?
Yeah.
Yes, Mr. Cheng.
Don’t ruin your brother-in-law's party,
Mr. Cheng.
I’m fine.
I’m glad you like my opera.
That’s the spirit.
Mr. Shang clearly loves what he does.
So dedicated.
Yes. That’s right.
He’s dedicated.
If my memory serves me correctly,
your family owns brothels, right, Mr. Huang?
Speaking of dedication,
why don’t you do a strip for us
to show how dedicated you are?
Why is he leaving?
Where is he going?
Mr. Shang.
Sing for us.
Don’t go, Mr. Shang.
Hot tea?
Yes, sir.
Have some and rest yourself.
Oh,
is it true
opera performers don’t accept others’ drinks
in case they're poisoned?
I have a sore throat
every autumn.
I didn’t expect to see you here.
Just now, when I saw you
in a plain robe,
I thought you were one of the young masters.
I like how you wear the flower.
You look lively.
This one?
While I was singing Meilongzhen,
they gave it to me for fun.
My costumes are colorful
but my own clothes are not.
It's just too much.
Speaking of your costumes,
“colorful” is an understatement.
They're more than extravagant.
A pot of hot water
they splashed that day
cost you hundreds of silver dollars, right?
More than that.
Let me put it this way.
Since I entered this business,
I haven’t gotten married
or bought properties.
Other than buying food and supplies,
I spend the rest on my costumes.
After I get paid, I’ll buy nice ones
and I wear them to make money.
It’s an endless circle.
You must think I’m a fool secretly.
You aren’t a fool.
You're unworldly.
By the way,
I meant to tell you
the investigation result.
Those punks
didn’t pick on you for your adaptation.
Their leader was tough
but the rest of them caved quickly.
They said the son of your chairman,
named Jiang...
Jiang something Bao gave them the order.
Jiang Dengbao.
Yes.
I knew it.
They made a huge scene
over a few lines I changed?
Not worth it
at all.
I did miss his father’s birthday, though.
How do you plan
to deal with those men?
They’re still in detention.
Jiang Rongshou bribed the police
trying to make this case go away soon.
Not gonna happen!
The police didn’t dare to do anything,
so they asked me.
You’re the victim.
What do you suggest?
Then,
release them after beating them up.
That’s it?
Things like this happen a lot.
I didn’t go to Jiang Rongshou’s birthday,
so it’s understandable that his son is mad.
But they injured you.
You might find
the punishment too light.
Then beat them twice before releasing them.
You have a big heart.
I have nothing to give you,
so I’ll regift you this
to liven you up.
A flower to buy me off?
Mr. Shang,
you're frugal in front of me.
There you are, Mr. Cheng.
Your brother-in-law is looking for you.
I have to go back.
Looks like I’ll have to pawn my pants today.
After we go back,
just sit next to me.
No one will bother you again.
That's great.
Red Dragon.
Fengtai,
you dressed yourself up with a flower
after you peed?
Wow!
Mr. Shang,
don't take it to heart.
My brother-in-law
can't stand being outshone.
Can you play?
Not exactly.
That’s OK.
Just pick a tile for me.
If I pick the wrong one
and make you lose,
I can’t afford that.
Relax.
Any tile is fine.
At this stage,
I have no fear.
Yes, Mr. Shang.
Pick randomly
to end Fengtai’s suffering soon.
Four Wan.
I won.
Pay up, pay up, pay up.
Sorry.
I think
I’m finally getting lucky.
Mr. Shang is always meticulous.
Boss.
Hello.
Boss.
Mr. Shang,
are you nitpicking again?
Can you see it clearly?
How about I ask them to turn on the flashlight?
Sure. Thanks.
Aren’t you demanding?
You have no mercy at all.
In terms of my profession,
I have no mercy on anyone.
Is it good?
♫ I don't deserve it ♫
♫ Yet it's rude to reject it ♫
♫ Take everything and carry it to the back ♫
I’ll take that as a yes.
Pack it well
and send it to Shuiyun Theater.
Be very careful.
Yes, boss.
Mr. Cheng,
see you.
Take care.
Donation is needed
to save our nation and people!
Donation is needed
to save our nation and people!
[Donate to save our country] [Donation is needed to save our nation and people]
Donate to save our country!
Donation is needed
to save our nation and people!
Donate to save our country!
Donation is needed
to save our nation and people!
Donation is needed
to save our nation and people!
Donate to save our country!
Make it round.
Look ahead.
Move.
Go up.
Higher.
Lift your arms.
Lower your shoulders.
Good.
What are you doing?
Lower your shoulders.
Hold it.
You’re practicing hard.
Hello, Mr. Niu.
Mr. Shang,
you busy?
Not too busy.
Just watching the kids practicing.
Xiao Lai.
Serve tea.
Have a seat.
I’ll bring you some tea.
Thank you.
You’re welcome.
What's up?
You have no work to do?
Minister Jin proposed the donation.
He asked us to perform for charity.
This is the list of operas.
Choose one you like.
When I saw the banner
in the street, I was thinking
about joining the charity performance
if there was one.
But this time is different.
We have to perform in plain clothes.
No costumes
or huqin.
But don't worry,
I have
one of the best musicians for you.
So we’ll perform for free,
meals not included?
Of course not.
Don’t worry.
You won't be starved.
Will Mr. Ning, Ning Jiulang be there?
No.
He’s chanting sutras all day
and seldom leaves the house.
Duke Qi donated money for him.
What about Mr. Hou, Hou Yukui?
He won’t come either.
So just me alone?
It sucks.
[Second Time in the Palace]
This is it.
Wait, Mr. Shang.
Choose another one.
Second Time in the Palace is too flat.
Not enough excitement.
I’ll make it exciting.
Alright then.
No wonder you're so popular.
I’m leaving.
Goodbye, Mr. Niu.
Take care.
See you. Goodbye.
Take care.
-Continue. -Keep practicing.
[Peking Opera Performance Fund-raising Event]
-Long time no see. -It’s been a while.
Cripple Jin is brazen.
He simply arranges a small show
to get money out of our pockets.
What is this?
You don’t understand.
Money we donate
has two uses.
First,
he can keep it to himself.
Second,
he can give it to Commander Cao
in the name of rewarding the army
to win political merits.
How calculative!
I thought
Commander Cao would dismiss him.
But once he takes the money,
he can’t give him a hard time.
Not exactly.
One nation can't have two kings.
Either Cripple Jin will have to leave
or Commander Cao will.
Forget about that.
It’s none of our business.
We’re here today
to enjoy Xirui’s opera.
He’ll be here, too?
Of course.
He’s famous.
How could he be left out?
Fine.
I’ll try to enjoy the show.
If I hang out more with you,
I’ll be an opera expert.
Just sit and listen.
Don’t hum at home,
or my two sisters will kill me.
I mean it.
How’s the preparation going?
Rest assured, Mr. Jin.
My father has made it flawlessly.
That's good.
Don't leave, Mr. Zhao.
Mr. Zhao,
the show hasn’t started.
If you leave, how will Mr. Shang sing?
He can do whatever he likes.
I’m unable to serve him.
Mr. Zhao...
What’s happening?
Mr. Zhao. Mr. Zhao.
We're about to begin.
Mr. Shang can’t sing without you.
Don’t go, Mr. Zhao.
Mr. Zhao. Come back.
Mr. Zhao,
listen to me, listen.
We need you, Mr. Zhao.
Niu Baiwen.
Come here.
Minister Jin.
What's wrong?
Nothing.
Tell Shang Xirui,
most people are here today
to watch
his performance.
If anything goes south,
he’ll have to answer to my gun.
Yes.
I’ll make the arrangement.
Father.
Come here.
I’m sorry, so sorry.
Our musician left.
Shang Xirui drove him out.
He does love drinking.
You know that, right?
But Shang Xirui said he’d ruin the show.
He’s well-known
in the opera circle.
So what if he drinks?
Well,
he left in rage.
Don’t you want to destroy Shang Xirui?
This is your chance.
Your life is on the line.
Aren’t you worried?
He said to shoot me.
Why are you panicking?
Stop joking around!
If something happens to you here,
I...
Don’t frown.
Relax.
I’ll take care of it once my thing arrives.
Your thing... Really?
Here it is.
Hi, Xiao Lai.
Hi.
Coming.
What is this?
You're waiting for this elbow?
Leader always says
to sing with an empty stomach.
Too much food will affect the breathing
and the performer will throw up on the stage.
But when it comes to himself,
he doesn’t care.
Miss Xiao Lai,
that’s not fair.
All performers
have their own quirks before acting.
You know,
Mr. Hou, Hou Yukui,
has to smoke before going on the stage.
Ning Jiulang,
following the rule in the palace,
always has lotus seeds soup with white fungus.
Yuan Xiaodi is funnier.
He used to be a scholar
and is still a bookworm.
Before he performs,
he has to read Tao Te Ching.
Mr. Shang is more down to earth.
I admire you.
Fantastic!
You got an idea?
Hold on.
It’ll come soon.
Mr. Shang,
my father wants to see you.
You want me to apologize to you
in public
and swear to be obedient in the future?
Isn’t that what you should do?
I’m sort of your uncle.
Of course I’ll help you.
How do you plan to help me?
Do you have a musician for me?
Outsiders
only know I’m a good performer.
What they don’t know is
I can also play the instrument.
I appreciate your offer.
Thank you
for trying to help me out.
But I caused the trouble
and I can’t bother you with it.
Kid,
you're young and may not know
that countless people
have died in Minister Jin’s hands.
He’s capable of anything.
So are you.
What’s that supposed to mean?
I simply missed your birthday banquet.
Yet you ordered them to scald me.
We don’t like each other.
Don’t pretend to be nice.
Fine.
Since you're so ungrateful,
I won’t waste my kindness on you.
Shang Fengtai,
take care.
Mr. Cheng.
What a coincidence!
I meant to enjoy your opera,
but now, I guess I can’t.
Come with me.
Where are you taking me?
Don’t mess with Cripple Jin.
I already did.
Don’t worry.
You can stay at my agency.
He dares not to touch you.
You're used to playing hero to save beauties.
You're a hero
but I’m not a beauty.
I’m also a hero.
Go back to enjoy the show.
You won’t be disappointed.