Ciao Ciao (巧巧)

Hello. Can you hear me?

I'm in the mountains. I get lousy reception here.

Don't worry, sweetie. I'll be back in Canton soon.

OK, bye bye!

Oh, is Ciao Ciao back?

We'll settle up, as usual, once the stock is sold.

OK.

I should be off. Bye!

Right, don't worry, we'll do the accounting later.

I know.

What's Ciao Ciao's job in Canton?

Making money is all that matters these days.

Beneath the pine trees, I ask of a lad I see.

Away is the master gathering herbs, says he.

Up in this mountain, but where? I cannot tell,

For there the clouds are deep and dense as can be.

Slut!

You stole money from me again for quack medicine?

Don't think I'm blind, you slut!

You bum!

Think I'm not aware of your shenanigans?

I asked for compensation a hundred times.

The jerks never gave me a penny.

Slow down with the cigarettes. Look at yourself!

You're smoking away the money I earn in a day.

A litre of liquor, please.

I hired some help for the harvest. It's for them.

Did you grow much tobacco this year?

2,000 plants.

A year's work for half what my son earns in six months.

Here's your 500 yuan in rent for the field.

Don't you need it?

If I do, I'll borrow it back from you. Thank you. Bye!

A year of hard work for peanuts.

We've no son. We'll need you in our old age.

Open your eyes!

If it's that bad, I'll go to Canton, work, and send you money.

Ciao Ciao, don't go back there, please.

People are talking. Our family is a joke in the village.

So what? My life is none of their business!

Ciao Ciao, you're pretty. That's something.

Find a rich man and get married.

It's the best thing to do.

You want me to spend my life in this shit hole?

I can't stand living like you!

Turn around!

You brute!

You hurt me!

Stop!

Stop!

Stop!

Stop!

Li Wei, you think that's funny?

You little prick! What have you done this time?

Officer Li, Officer Xia, I'm sorry.

The twerp picked up bad habits in Zhejiang.

I'll take care of him at home, trust me!

- I'm really sorry. Have a cigarette. - Put that away.

Mr. Li, your son squanders your money on gambling and whores.

- He'll put you out of business. - Yeah, yeah!

You rascal! Still here? Scram! Go home!

Sorry for the trouble.

- Keep an eye on him. - Yes, yes.

Cheers!

Aside from this, I doubt you produce much genuine corn liquor.

- Try this, Mayor. - Eat and enjoy!

You're lucky the mayor is with us today. Be careful with your business.

If the fraud squad bothers you, call him, and he'll settle it fast.

Thank you. You're so kind to me.

I'll remember that for the future.

Eat and enjoy!

That's enough!

Come on, let's drink!

Mr. Mayor, a cigarette?

- Li Wei you're here? Come in! - No, thanks.

We'll settle up, as usual, once the stock is sold.

Fine. I've got all figures in my head.

Let's go.

Got a light?

You like this cigarette brand?

Me too. I'm hooked. Not at first, but I got used to them.

I had to since folks here judge you based on what brand you smoke.

Sit down.

True, I only smoke this brand.

They cost more in Canton. But I'm completely addicted.

Have you been to Canton?

I'm Cantonese!

I used to work there.

Then I heard the air is fresh in Yunnan,

so I moved here and opened a hair salon.

It's called Hair in the Breeze.

It's a chain in Canton.

Ever been to one?

I only go to the most famous hair salons,

like Hollywood.

Hey, drop by whenever you like. I'll give you a discount.

Sweetie, have you ever heard of Hair in the Breeze in Canton?

I met a hairdresser in town today. He said he worked there in Canton.

Never heard of it.

The Cantonese do tend to exaggerate!

Yeah, maybe. Anyway there's no tax on bragging.

But he seems really nice.

Nice? Come on! He just wants to fuck you!

I told you, all men are liars.

You're right, maybe he was bragging.

But I swear he seems nice.

Come on!

Show me the money!

Fuck! Fuck you all! I lost again!

Shit out of luck, eh? What's wrong? Didn't get laid last night?

Fuck off! What are you talking about?

Can't get it up with a condom, eh?

Bullshit! I don't fuck whores! I'd rather not fuck at all.

You think girls here can't compete with Zhejiang girls?

But hey, they're all the same to me.

All the same?

The whores here never shower. The girls here reek.

Anyway everything stinks here!

Where are you going? Want to play?

Nope. I have booze to deliver.

And stop shooting off your fat mouth!

You were in Canton all this time?

I was in Zhejiang. I had a good job and made lots of money.

I had a fight with a guy from Jiangxi. Man, I slaughtered him!

So I came here to hide out.

Did you really make a good living? You sure?

I'm not a whore. You won't get me like that.

Don't overthink things! I didn't mean that!

Take it. It's yours.

- Is it really the best rice? - Yes.

As I have no son, our family's future is in your hands.

My dear daughter, I hope you will take good care of us.

Why that glare? Isn't what I said true?

Cops!

Li Wei!

No, put your cigarettes away! Come with us. Hurry up!

You little shithead!

Hello?

Yes, Mr. Zhu, I'm so sorry.

I couldn't make it this morning.

Right, I'll deliver it immediately. My apologies. Bye bye!

Get a move on!

Take the liquor to Mr. Zhu in Gao Po.

You'd better bring back all the money! Every single penny!

No funny business! I can't sweet-talk the cops anymore.

I really prefer Canton to life here.

The pace is faster. Here, you just go soft.

Don't you feel lonely here?

You know, I've travelled lots. I'm used to being alone.

Ciao Ciao, everything about you is familiar.

It's like I know you.

Why do you keep saying that? What are you trying to tell me?

All this smoking is bad for you.

Sweetie, Xiao Wen just got fired.

She's freaking out: going home, getting married...

And you? You coming back?

I'll be back soon.

That hairdresser I told you about says he saw me in Canton.

I think he really likes me.

Don't stuck there. Come back here fast! I've already started looking for a shop.

Fab! I have to tie up a few loose ends. I'll be back soon.

Isn't Li Wei running deliveries today?

I have no idea where my daughter is.

Ciao Ciao is tough.

She's just what that cocky Li Wei needs to keep him in check.

We have to stop seeing each other. This is wrong.

What if Ciao Ciao finds out? I wouldn't be able to face her.

Don't talk like that. We can't break things off like that.

If you have to, you can move in with me.

I'll buy you anything you want. Anything to make you happy.

Change songs, please.

I've loved you for a long time and now today

you've finally entered my life.

I give you my heart I give you all I have

As long as you're happy

Let me be your guardian angel

Let me protect you and keep you happy

You give me new meaning every day

I'll love you forever I will never abandon you

No, I can't.

No gambling today. I'm taking my girlfriend out shopping.

Fuck off! I'm hanging up.

What do you do every day?

Do you enjoy your life?

Life? With enough to eat and drink, I'm just fine.