The Boxer from Shantung (馬永貞)

Mr. Ma

"Inn"

Get up, up

Get up

Yes, yes

Get up

You shouldn't be in my way

You shouldn't sleep in the stairway, damn it!

You've already kicked me once

I think that's enough

What are you talking about?

He paid you, but there's no space to sleep

And you're beating him up?

He has paid? How much?

If you can afford it

You can go sleep in Xi Hui Fang brothel

There you can pick girls to sleep with you

Don't look down on others

What if I do?

Do you know this is Shanghai?

You country bumpkins from Shantung...

hoping to earn a living here?

Forget it

Never mind, let's go

Ma Yongzhen, watch your back

If you bother me again

I'll make your life miserable here in Shanghai

Damn it!

I heard Shanghai is full of opportunities

What is needed is just the strength and ability

Brother Ma, you haven't had your chance yet

When you have the chance

Your life will pick up

"Xi Hui Fang Brothel"

"Tan"

Hey

Leave! Who told you to wash the horses?

Mister, I'm Xiao Jiangbei. Me and Brother Ma

...have been cleaning up the carriages here

Xiao Jiangbei, there's no need to explain to him

Who does he think he is?

He is but a mere coachman

So? You're just a bum

Looking down upon us?

I'm not doing as great as you are now

But I'm sure my good days will come

I doubt it

Stay and wash my carriage, I'll pay you

We don't want your money

You want us to beat you up?

You beat me?

I suggest you cut that out

But if you insist, I can't stop you

Cheeky, are we!

You've got quite a fist

I might be a bum, I can fight

Leave!

Enjoying yourself?

It's tough for us to get the carriage cleaning job

What now?

We can find another job

That's easy for you to say

Hey, wait up

Master Tan Si

Good morning

What's your name?

Ma Yongzhen

Fellow man from Shantung?

You sure have a bad temper

To make a living in Shanghai

You can offend anything and anyone...

except money

Clean up my carriage now

You've the strength

Clean it up and this dollar is yours

Ma Yongzhen, I'm disappointed in you

You planned on picking up the dollar?

If you want to make money

Look right in front of you

This costs quite a bit

Why don't you take this?

That would be robbing

Who doesn't rob in Shanghai?

Back off

Master Tan Si, I've heard of your reputation

You live up to your reputation

If I'm no good, I wouldn't have my reputation

But I'm almost as good as you

You've still got a lot to learn, brother

The coin is still yours

Wait, Master Tan Si

Stop

I don't care for this dollar

Very well, I'm impressed

Brother Ma, are you mad?

Why did you throw away the dollar?

If only I could be like him one day

I've got 20 cents, Brother Ma

Let's go to Pot of Spring teahouse for some ballads

"Pot of Spring Teahouse"

Go! Beat them up!

So that they will disappear from Shanghai

Beat them

Hey, did he kidnap your sister? What's that for?

You...

What?

Look

Life's getting tougher everyday

Even such a vagrant is complaining to me

Are you a vegetarian today?

Move over! Let me deal with him

No? Don't you know why I'm here?

You don't know?

I can't imagine why

This is our turf now

Sing your songs well

Did you see me getting rid of Tan Si's men?

They're dying outside

That's between you and Tan

You better serve me well

Brother Fan...

Still haven't taken care of them?

We were about to wrap up

A man appeared out of no where

Brother Li got hurt too

Who's he? Tan Si's man?

No, a newcomer. Never seen him before

Hey, Li. You broke your arm?

Tell him who I am

Hey you, listen carefully

This is Fan Agen, Head of the 'Four Champions'

I didn't want to fight you

He killed a man

And pushed him on me

Are you working for Tan Si?

I work for myself

I'm sure you've heard...

of 'Four Champions' before?

Yes, I have

And I've just fought with you

The one with the knife isn't that good

You want to get yourself killed?

I bear no grudge against you

But if you insist, I won't stop you

What's your name? Where do you live?

Ma Yongzhen. I live in an inn when...

I can afford it, otherwise I live on the streets

Fine, I'll be looking for you. Let's go

Let's go

Got outdone by him

Never mind, let's go

That kid has got fists like iron

He's got to have practiced for at least 10 years

Where is he from?

No idea

Xiao Jiangbei, the one who's with Ma

I know him, he's just a hillbilly

No wonder Li got his arm broken

Ma Yongzhen won't be easy to deal with

Let's go and report to the boss

Let's go

Brother Ma, you're still in the mood for music?

Of course

We've got nothing better to do

You beat two of the 'Four Champions'

Three of them

That was brief with their leader

He'll hurt for a few days

Jin Lingzi, come here

Yes

What do you want to listen?

I have no money for tunes

You helped us kick out the 'Four Champions'

It's the least we could do

We could do with friends like you

I didn't do that for you

I don't need you to treat me

Here's a few dollars, keep it

After I've reported to Master Tan Si...

I'm Ma Yongzhen, Master Tan Si knows me

Tell him that

I didn't do this for him

I did this for myself

I don't want your money, or his money

I'll see him again

Wait till we are equals

Yes, yes

Goodbye then

The 'Four Champions' work for Boss Yang

Better stay away from them

I didn't provoke them

But I am involved now

You work for me

What's this? Asking me for help?

No, boss

We could have nailed him

Only that...

What? You're afraid of Tan Si?

I sent you to compete for his territory

What are you afraid of?