01x05 - Episode 5

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(Hualin No. 1 General Steel Works)

Mr. Wang, day shift?

Nope. Extra shift.

Freight in or out?

Not sure.

I'm only a driver.

That's the boss's call.

What are you looking at?

Quanli knows.

Hey, watch it!

Can you drive or not?

I'll teach you!

Driving so fast in the factory.

(Weighing Room)

Qiaoyun.

Mr. Wang.

Is there a problem?

No.

Are you working overtime?

Do you know
what's in that speeding truck?

Nothing. It's empty.

Got unloaded just now.

Are you sure?

Absolutely.

See you.

Nice meal.

My wife made it.

I don't feel well,
so she made something extra.

Look at that.

You got yourself a good wife.

It's OK to like others' food,
but not their wives.

Of course not.

Mr. Wang, should we go now?

No rush.

When did they load Quanli's truck?

Midnight as always.

It's documented.

And joined the fleet?

Yeah.

Wasn't the sheet signed?

Was there anything else in the truck?

No.

Whatever goes in our trucks
needs to be approved.

That's the rule, right?

Let me go check.

Mr. Wang, this is unnecessary.

Quanli already checked.

Mr. Wang, let's go. We're running late!

We've never missed the deadline!

Mr. Wang.

What's this?

Call Security.

Please, let it go.

Liu Quanli, you get a cut, too, right?

You aren't alone
by making your wife an accomplice, too.

Things are tough at home.

We all have a family to support,
but that doesn't mean you should steal.

Did your folks raise you to do so?

Bringing shame on our crew is one thing.

You're breaking the law, you know?

Mr. Wang, let it go.

We're all struggling.

So you're in this, too, aren't you?

Mr. Wang,
you should talk to Section Chief Xing.

That's all mine.

Section Chief Xing,

Jianchun, buddy, stealing is a crime.

Look at you lecturing me on the law.

It's not like that.

Those are old and crappy machines.

Nobody needs them anymore.

They were sitting there gathering dust
and taking up so much space.

Am I right?

Our factory is making less money.

Back in the day,

We'd need 40 wagons for one train,
but now, it's down to five or six.

So many of them are left there.

They're perfectly good,
but I can't take them, can I?

You're a model worker.

You've got a good name,
but will that put food on the table?

Still, you can't be a thief.

Wang Xiang, who are you calling a thief?

That's harsh.

Then what should I call you?

Let me put it this way.

I'm not doing this alone.

We've got people loading,
unloading, and covering it up.

Many people depend on this.

If you stop them,
you know what people can do for money.

They'll hate your guts
if you get in the way.

Besides, you are the only engine driver
we have, right?

I've prepared something for you.

Your work will be rewarded.

What's this?

A bribe?

Whatever you call it.

You can keep it or sell it if you want.

Don't get in the way of others
as well as your own.

Am I right?

Yeah?

We need to speed up, Mr. Wang.

Why is it slowing down?

Zhang, add some decent coal.

There's no slag, but big lumps.

The steam's not coming up.

Is the train breaking down?

What's wrong?

It's the throttle valve.

It needs more steam.

The commutator isn't working, either.

Can we keep going?

Of course not.

Call for help.

It needs a complete overhaul.

You can get changed.

I'm done.

What's going on?

You're getting in others' way.

Oh, that.

So you're moving

Xing Jianchun's staff, right?

This isn't my fault.

I won't talk to you.

I'll talk to Xing Jianchun.

What now?

Are you picking a fight?

Don't break the law.

Money is the law.

You don't work here, do you?

Believe it or not, if I call for help,
a dozen people will charge in.

If you lay a finger on me,

I'll break all ten of yours!

Let's do it!

Cheng,

Lei,

Shunzi!

Yes, Mr. Wang?

What's up?

Piss off!

I need some shampoo.

Section Chief Xing.

Are you watching them play?

Do you wanna play?

I can't.

Section Chief Xing, wait, hold on!

What's up?

I need to tell you something.

I'm sorry about what happened earlier.

I had told them more than once

that the train needed an overhaul,
but management refused to pay for it.

And you see, it broke down today.

Someone on the Maintenance Team
reported it and they found your stuff.

I apologize for your loss.

What do you mean my loss?

That stuff isn't mine.

Yes, of course.

It... it slipped out.

What's this?

I'm a decent man.

I don't deserve that.

Thanks.

Decent, huh?

Besides, Jianchun,
here's something else.

Recently, some street punks keep
coming here and making trouble.

Actually, I'm worried about them.

You know why?

Because if they run into those kids
in Locomotive,

who are operating machines
and weighing dozens of tons

all day, and get beaten up,
things will become ugly.

And if someone gets hurt,
that will be terrible.

Noted.

I'll see you around.

Sure.

Thanks.

Take care!

What a punk!

You know how
you can tell a person's value?

By the bribe others offered him.

I got two cartons of cigarettes,
the hard pack ones.

One carton is worth at least 50 yuan,
but I didn't even glance at them.

"Take them back", I said.

So you returned them?

That's the simplest way.

You gotta be nice, protect the briber's
feelings, and he can't blame you.

You know what that is?

As the poem goes,

"Silence is safer than sounds."

But by doing so,
you've made Xing Jianchun an enemy.

That guy, he's petty and vindictive.

I'm not afraid of him.

I was lenient enough
by not reporting him to Song Yukun.

In terms of background,
he's not my match.

He was recruited,
while I inherited my old man's post.

And speaking of my dad,
he dug the first shovel of dirt

when the factory was founded.

I grew up with it.

Think of me as old money.

I'm prominent.

He's nowhere near my level.

Hey, you...

Turn around

Your toenails got on my sweater.

Really?

No, they didn't.

They did!

- They went that far?
- Turn around.

Who are you knitting it for?

I don't wear yellow ones.

And I've got enough in the closet.

It's not for you.

Guiying from my team
now owns a tailor shop.

It's getting cold.

I offered to knit sweaters.

How much does she pay you for that one?

40 yuan?

30 yuan?

That's better than nothing.

And I don't have anything else to do.

What if you develop
an eye or wrist problem?

Your pay won't cover medical bills.

Hey, can I run something by you?

What is it?

Can you pull some strings
and get Yang a job in our factory?

No way.

He needs to study and go to college.

But look at him.

Is he interested in that at all?

He's out every day.

What if he picks up bad habits?

Maybe you should talk to him
and see what's on his mind.

What he thinks doesn't matter.

If he wants things to fall in his lap,
will that work?

I know.

That's why

I want you, you know, to talk to him,

OK?

Wang Yang, come here.

Wang Yang!

Hey, what's he doing
in his room all day?

I don't know.

He didn't even touch
the Crispy Sweet and Sour Pork I made.

Talk to him nicely. Don't be mad.

What are you writing?

Nothing.

There's something.

Let me see.

Come on.

Is that an essay?

No.

I'm writing a poem.

A poem?

"Snap your fingers.

He said, let 'em ring together..."

Listen, son, poetry
should be written in rhyme.

Your first line is

"Snap your fingers."

So the second line should be

"Let the sound linger.

Linger, linger, linger."

Sit down.

I said sit down!

What do you want?

Just say it.

Watch your attitude.

I'm trying to be nice.

I didn't say anything when you had exams
earlier, but you didn't do anything.

So starting tomorrow, you'll join
an extra class or a regular class at school

and resume your study.

Let me save you some time, Dad.

I'm not going back to school.

Why?

So that you can be a street punk?

Studying isn't my thing.

What is your thing?

Tell me.

Don't push me.

I'm not going.

I thought you'd be nice.

Why are you arguing again?

I'm teaching my son.

Get out.

Hey, this can wait.

Go to the kitchen.

I smelled something when the fan was on.

Don't get anyone electrocuted.

You're spoiling him, you know that?

Son, be honest with me.

Are you sure about quitting school?

100 percent sure, Mom!

I wouldn't get into college anyway.

Well, that's fine.

Here's what I think.

You can work at your dad's factory.

So, go to work, or go back to school.

Pick one.

Fix it tomorrow.

I can handle a train,
not to mention a small fan.

What did he say?

He'd rather work.

Good-for-nothing!

Who did he take that from?

So what if he could get into college?

After graduation,
he'd still come back and work here.

He'd be working
in Factory Affairs Office.

That's different.

I'm going out, Mom.

It's late. Where's he going?

He's giving up.

Just be glad that he's agreed to work.

It's better than hanging out all day.

What if he gets into trouble?

That's all your fault.

Get out.

You're distracting me.

Hey, get him in fast.

Got it.

Stop nagging me.

Go back.

Here's something to eat.

I'm going upstairs.

See you after your shift.

What are you doing?

Nothing.

My mom made Crispy Sweet and Sour Pork.

Really?

You know, traditional Crispy Sweet
and Sour Pork is sophisticated.

The temperature of the oil
must be perfect.

And it must be tenderloin.

Mix the slices with water starch
and massage them

to remove the water inside
for a tender texture.

Did you give your meat a massage?

Would you like to taste it?

Let me see if you got the right flavor.

Looking good.

Did you use white vinegar?

It should be synthetic vinegar,
you know.

Is it a bit salty?

Let me get you some water.

Wait.

Something is missing.

You left something out
when marinating the meat.

I don't think so.

I like it.

I'm going to work.

Go ahead.

Sugar, ginger...

Something is missing.

Thank you, sir.

Get out.

Have a good one!

Wang Yang.

It looked better
before Mr. Ge grabbed two pieces.

He ruined it.

It's fine.

I'm hungry.

Is it too cold?

What do you think?

Not at all. It tastes good.

OK.

Bring back the rest.

It's late.

The school canteen must've closed.

You've played the piano all night.

You could use some snacks.

It'll be too cold to eat then.

Let's finish it now.

There's too much.

Sure.

Thanks.

No need.

I can bring you more tomorrow.

Other than the food,

I'd like to thank you
for holding the umbrella that day.

Don't mention it.

You did 30 more minutes of parade step
because of me.

Time for the firework show.

Are there fireworks?

Yes, come here.

Every day at 9:45 p.m.,
more punctual than CCTV News.

Not a minute of delay.

Just wait.

Squint and look.

Just like fireworks, yeah?

Why is that flame so colorful?

That's a ground flare
to process waste gas.

If there's carbon monoxide,
it'll turn blue.

If it's the cupric ion, it'll be green.

You know a lot more than I thought.

Of course.

I grew up in a steel factory.

Hey, I can take you
to see locomotives someday.

My dad drives them.

That place is off-limits.

Sure.

Will do someday.

I have to get back
before my dorm is locked.

Someday can be any day.

Are you free tomorrow?

It's the weekend, so yes.

Then how about tomorrow?

Bring back the pork.

I've got more at home.

Thanks.

See you tomorrow!

I'm going out, Mom.

Already?

You're leaving earlier and earlier.

I'm bored at home.

Drop that and get some rest.

Will that pay for my pills?

Let me help you.

What's that smell?

Is the stove on?

Impossible.

I don't smell it.

Did you use my mousse?

Yes, a little bit.

Don't fool around all day.

Listen to your dad.

Stay at home and wait
for your job offer.

Don't ruin it.

I'm not fooling around.

My friend hooked me up with a gig.

It's legit.

How legit that you have to go there
after midnight every day?

I don't believe it.

Don't worry.

Once I get my pay,
your medical bills won't be a problem.

Just relax.

You'll be fine.

I'm glad to hear that.

Alright, just go.

I'll do it myself.

I'm off, Mom

Be careful.

Lie down and rest.

I'll finish it when I get back.

OK. Fine.

Go ahead.

See you.

See you later.

Does your dad drive a train alone?

There's a team.

My dad is the chief driver.

How nice that he can travel around!

It's not even close to what you think.

What do you want to be?

A doctor, I guess.

Didn't you learn the piano
to be a musician?

Liking something doesn't mean
you can own it.

I don't get it.

Aren't we supposed to do what we like?

In that case, do you like to be a waiter?

I won't be that forever.

It's temporary.

Besides, I chose that job
mostly because of you.

Come on.

Can you be serious for once?

I am now.

My dad wants me to work in his factory,
but I don't want to go.

Isn't that good?

This railway you're seeing is
the Hualin Line.

It crosses the Xiaoliang River Bridge

and extends 30 km further
to the farthest station here.

You can get off and transfer there
to Beijing, Shanghai, and Guangzhou.

But my dad has never got off his train.

That's the end of his world,
but I don't want to live like him

for the rest of my life.

Then what do you want to do?

Promise me that you won't laugh.

Sure, I won't.

I want to be a poet.

See?

You don't believe me when I mean it.

Do you mind telling me about your poem?

Are you interested?

I've never read it to anyone.

No peeking.

I'll read it.

"Snap your fingers.

He said, let 'em ring together.

Those far away will be shattered.

These close to home still know nothing.

Give a loud whistle.

I said, whistle like a bird,
a piece of iron, and a sharp needle.

The magnetic arc
caresses the green glass.

Have a glass of water.

Take a look at the river.

Calm at the calmest.

Otherwise, we'll skip a step.

A tiny drop of tear falls on a rock,
lingering before it dries..."

I'm working on the last four lines.

Come on. Let it out.

Laugh all you want.

I don't mean to.

Actually, that's quite good.

Is there a name?

Still working on that, too.

Now, I'm convinced that you're a poet.

Alright, let's go.

Or it'll be too dark to see the train.

Hey, Mo!

Are you settling in OK?

Yeah, it's fine.

My rheumatism is acting up again.

I can't even sleep.

The local hospitals aren't
as good as those in Hualin.

Hualin College No. 2 Hospital
and Hualin College Hospital

are famous for treating rheumatism.

Doctors back home
can't do much about it.

Your aunt is in great pain.

Yeah, you can see the doctors here.

It's cold.

Your uncle and I have talked about it.

We can rent an apartment
near the hospital

and stay for a while
and we can keep you company.

How convenient!

Eat up.

Mo, this room costs
at least 30 yuan per day, yeah?

Don't worry.

I get paid by working at night.

She wants us to be comfortable.

I see.

Thanks.

Your parents left when you were little.

Without your uncle...

Without my uncle,

I would've ended up in an orphanage.

I know that.

Why did you bring that up?

Just making small talk.

Your uncle loves you a lot.

Few kids are able
to learn the piano, right?

That's enough.

Go to the front desk and get some tea.

I'll go.

Your aunt will do it.

I'll go.

Stay and talk with your uncle.

Are you unhappy about us coming?

No.

Sit.

Kiddo, we're a family.

You know what that means?

A family stays together
forever and ever.

When did you cut your finger?

You're careless.

Look at them.

Your nails are too long
to play the piano.

You're still a kid.

You need adults to look after you.

I still remember that song you played.

What is it again?

♪Twinkle, twinkle, little star♪

♪How I wonder what you are♪

I need to go to work.

Uncle,

I gotta go.

Go ahead.

What?

Someone's knocking at the door.

You're having a dream.

Who'd come in the middle of the night?

It's true. Listen.

Is it Wang Yang banging in his room?

It's 1 a.m.

What's he doing?

That punk!

Is it Wang Yang?

That kid's gotta learn it the hard way.

He still hasn't come back at this hour.

Who is it?

Who is it?

Don't try to spook me.

Come out!

It's Xing Jianchun!

I'll k*ll you!

What did you do?

What took you so long?

I took a shower.

What?

At this hour?

I like it.

Is there a problem?

I can shower at home whenever I want.

What if you catch a cold?

Go back to sleep.

Enough is enough.

So annoying!

Do you know what Wang Yang is doing
when he's not home at night?

I think he got a gig from a friend.

A gig?

Like what?

A gig is a gig.

Did he tell you what it is?

I'm asking you.

Move up the soldier.

Are you busy?

Move up the soldier, not the horse!

That's evil.

It's OK.

Hey, play... the cannon and you'll win.

Talk about evil!

Hey, let's play.

Let them finish.

Sure.

That move is good, right?

Yes.

Thanks, Weijun.

(Hongyan Restaurant)

Who owns that bike outside?

Wait.

Hold on.

Where do you live?

Hualin Steel?

Answer my question!

Are you mute?

He stole it!

How dare you steal it?

That punk is getting away!

You stole my babe!

Watch out, Feng!

(How much is your bike?)

He's asking you how much it is.

You can keep it.

You can keep it!

Who are you?

His name... is Fu Weijun.

Got it?

Yes. Of course.

Shen Mo!

Let's go watch a movie tomorrow.

It's a new hit,

Titanic!

My family needs me.

I can't go.

Oh, come on!

Do you know how hot the tickets are?

I waited for two hours to get them.

What's wrong?

I can help you.

I'll try to make it.

Don't try...

Drinks for Box 5!

Don't try. You have to come.

I'll wait for you.

I will.

See you there.

Nobody answered.

Let me go check.

Sure.

Excuse me.

Is Shen Mo in your room?

No.

She hasn't come back.

You can leave everything here.

I'll give it to her.

No, thanks.

I'll give it to her myself.

OK.

Thanks.

You're welcome.

Thanks again.

(Girls' Dormitory)

Excuse me.

Wait!

Hold on!

So, are you and Shen Mo roommates?

Yes.

No wonder I find you familiar.

And you are...?

I'm Shen Mo's parent.

Nice to meet you.

Nice to meet you, too.

Shen Mo goes on and on about how close

you kids are and how much
you've helped her and looked after her.

I'll have her invite you kids
to our place for dinner someday.

I'll cook for you.

We're all far away from home.

We should have each other's backs.

It's nothing.

No need to thank me.

Look how sweet you are.

So, does Shen Mo
always come back so late?

Our dorm closes at 11
and she always gets back an hour before.

It's about time.

You kids love hanging out.

I understand that.

And I keep telling her
to go out and make friends.

Does she have friends out of campus
or maybe a boyfriend?

That I really don't know.

We don't talk about it.

I see.

If there's nothing else,

I need to get some hot water
before the place closes.

Sure, sure.

Go ahead!

Good night, sir.

Do come and visit us!

Will do!

Here come your birthday noodles.

May you live long and prosper.

(Happy Birthday.)

Where did you get the money?

(I earned it.)

I don't need a pager.

It's expensive.

Return it.

Why... why?

Once our cinema opens,

I'll be a boss, and so is Weijun,
and you, too.

A boss needs a pager.

OK?

Or you'd look cheap.

(I've got the same model myself.)

(I'll be able to find you,
and you'll be able to find me.)

You'll be able to find me,
and I'll be able to find you.

May we all live long and prosper.

Uncle.

I'm sorry, Uncle.

I had two classes for my major
this morning and I couldn't skip them.

Was yesterday your birthday?

I don't remember.

But I do.

I picked up something for you to wear.

It's in the bag. Take a look.

Thank you.

Try it on.

I will when I get back.

If Aunt is OK,

I'll go back to school.

What's the rush?

Put it on now.

There are no strangers.

I'll change it if it doesn't fit.

I'll get changed in the bathroom.

Is it on?

Yes.

Does it fit?

It does.

Open the door.

Let me see.

It does look good.

Can I go back?

I still have classes this afternoon.

Look at that lace.

I love those flowers.

So pretty, just like a few years back.

You're still a doll.

If only you were docile as before, too.

Stop working at night.

You're too young
to handle such a dangerous world.

If you do something wrong
or make bad friends,

all my effort into raising you
will be in vain.

Understand?

You hear me?

Yes.

Go ahead.

Thank you, Uncle.

15...

What's that?

Look, ever since I came to work,

I've never taken time off.

All I need is half a day.

If I let you go, what about the others?

If I got 20 more waiters asking
for a leave, what about my business?

Use this.

Three hours, that's it.

I'll be back by 11 p.m.

Clients won't come until then anyway.

I promise it won't affect my work.

Rules are rules.

I can't bend them for you, right?

Qu Bo is my buddy,
so that makes us brothers, too.

When I get paid,

I'll treat you to barbecue.

I'll make an exception for you.

Do come back before 11.

If anyone asks,

I didn't see you.

Thank you!

Thank you very much!

Enough!

Let go!

Don't mess with my accounts.

Just go.

See you later.

(Manager's Office)
Bye.

Where was I?

Got you!

Dad.

What are you doing here?

Are you asking me?

I should ask you that.

No wonder you aren't home at night

because you're with the wrong people
at the wrong place.

I'm not!

Stop lying!

If not, what are you wearing?

You look like a joke!

Are you a clown, a busker?

You've grown up.

Aren't you ashamed of yourself?

Take it off!

Take it off!

I said take it off!

I won't!

I've got a job.

I'm making money.

How is that shameful?

Do you call this a job?

Did we raise you to fawn on others,

lick their boots,
and serve them whatever they need?

Is that a decent job?

Your mom and I are racking our brains
to get you into the factory and find you

a good job.

Yet what you're doing is
a slap in our face!

And not just our face,
the factory's, too!

You ruined its reputation!

Do I have to ruin it,
or does it still have a reputation?

Other than you,
who still talks about that factory?

The good days are over, Dad!

It's time to wake up!

I...

You're so naive!

Me?

I think I know better than you, Dad.

You're the naive one.

Enough!

We're going home!

Come on.

I won't.

I'm needed elsewhere.

Go home!

I said go home!

You aren't going anywhere else.

(I'm Jack Dawson.)

(Rose Dewitt Bukater.)

(I'll have to get you
to write that one down.)

(Come on! I got you!)

(Come on!)

(Help, please!)

(Help!)

(Please help me!)

(Listen, listen to me!)

(I've got you! I won't let go!)

(Now pull yourself up!)

(Come on!)

(Hualin Cinema)

(Titanic)