Iron Bodyguard (大刀王五)

Let me tell you

I really can't stand this

You guys are just lying around.

Do you expect money to fall from the sky?

I know it's been very risky lately, but we've got to find how to live.

Come on, just forget it. Since my last arrest...

I'm still having nightmares. It's less risky being a hawker.

Hey, look what I've got.

What? Back to your old business?

We've got to find some easy money.

There ought to be some money inside.

It's real!

Go on.

Sir, as expected, they did it.

Look, it's the stolen money.

- Take them all. -Yes, sir.

- Come on, move. -It's not their fault, I stole it.

Let's go.

Mr. Wang.

Have a good day, Sir.

Careful there.

Help me, Mr.Wang.

Help me, please help.

Help me, please help.

How do you do, Mr. Wang?

Wang Du, what do you want?

Nothing, he seems to know me.

- I came over to have a look. -Mind your own business, Wang Wu.

Everyone knows you in Hubei province.

If we would listen to you, we'd never make an arrest.

Mr. Pei, I have nothing to say if they're found guilty.

But your department has arrested many innocent people.

I think you do understand me.

Wang Wu, I'll arrest you if you keep this on.

You don't have to worry about me. You know my name.

And you know I have a security company.

If you wish to arrest, you know where to go.

Mr. Wang, did you come back from your last job?

Mr. Wen, what's with all this modesty?

Mr. Wang, we caught these thieves in the act.

They stole from General Chong's brother-in-law.

Think about it, if we don't arrest them, what report can we submit?

I did it by myself. It wasn't their fault.

They are hawkers now. Damn! Had I known it as general's relative...

I wouldn't dare to do it.

Mr. Wen, since only one of them did it, arrest just that fellow.

I understand your point. You want me to release the other three.

Mr. Wen, then...

We've got to get back to our job, good day.

Thank you, Mr. Wang.

Have pity on my poor friends.

- Mr. Wen is very kind. -Thank you, sir.

Manager.

- Mr. Tan, what can I do for you? -Who's that fellow?

You don't often see those officers letting off convicts that easy.

- He's the very famous swordsman. -Wang Wu with the big blade.

Big Blade Wang Wu.

- So you've heard of him. -Yes, I have.

Could you please call him for me?

- Say Tan Sitong'd like to meet him. -Yes, Sir.

- Mr. Wang. -Please wait.

What is it?

Please come with me. Someone important wishes to see you.

Who might he be?

He's an eminent personality. Governor Hubei's son.

Mr. Tan was recommended to the Emperor...

who's to make major advances in his career.

Please tell this Mr. Tan...

that I'm just an ordinary man.

Not used to socializing with rich and famous. So excuse me.

Mr. Wang. Yes.

I'll convey your message.

- Mr. Tan... -It's not your fault.

I know his kind.

He wouldn't be so famous if he...

gets bossed around, would he!

- Bring me the wine. -Yes.

- Mr. Wang. -Mr. Wang.

What are you looking at?

Mr. Wang.

Wang Wu, have a look!

Someone came in. We greeted him like any other guest.

For no reason he soon got impatient...

and asked why you weren't there.

Then one punch and left with this hole in the table.

Amazing skill! Didn't spill a drop of tea.

The tea's all in here.

Was master QI here?

Yes, he was. We wanted to fight the visitor.

He stopped us, and he followed the man out later.

When he returns, remember to thank him for saving your lives.

- And then ask him to see me. -Yes.

Come on.

You almost scared me!

- Who's that man? -Big trouble, I'd say.

Do you remember last year what we did at Shanxi's Datong house?

Yes, we injured the three brothers of Yan family.

- Their father is here. -Yan Feng the Iron Fist?

He's got some nerve coming all the way to capital.

And he's brought some men along.

I think he's going to give you some trouble. Be careful these few days.

- We don't need to be afraid. -Yes.

But it's hard to avoid ambushes.

I don't have any other way.

I'm not afraid of anything.

Really?

Don't you worry about Camomile?

Are you three looking for our master? Have a seat.

Please.

Mr. Wang, we've heard about you.

We came here looking for help.

- How may I help you? -We need US$300 for traveling.

- What sort of trouble are you in? -Shall appreciate if you don't ask.

No problem.

Mr. Wang, we mean what we say.

People say that you're...

- No formalities, there's no need. -Excuse us.

We'll make a move.

You're known to spend money quickly.

But you should at least let the others know...

the money is from your hard work.

The money's gone, there's no need to nag over.

- What now? -Brother Yan...

we had just gone to test Wang Wu. He's one hell of a good man.

I've hired you to help me. Which side are you on anyway?

If you want to teach him a lesson for your sons...

set a date for a duel with him. Then we're all for it.

Fine, so you're now the aides of Wang Wu, is it?

Go, I don't need you anymore.

Hope you won't go and tell on me now.

We sure won't. Brother Yan, you'll regret it.

You mean I am not his match?

No, even if you beat him, you will regret it.

For he is a true hero. We're nothing compared to him.

Get going before I throw you out!

Inside, please.

Have a seat.

Look who's here.

Mr. Tan.

Mr. Tan.

- Fusheng is here. -Mr. Tan is here.

I'm late.

- You're late, drink as a forfeit. -That's right.

Good drinker.

He's different from you. It doesn't take him half a day to drink a cup.

- Please. -Do you hear that, Fusheng?

These are your girlfriends, have some more.

Yes. Speaking of girlfriends...

do you have a girl named Camomile?

We have so many girls. Don't you like any of them?

I'd like to see Camomile though.

I've heard she's a friend of Wang Wu.

But right now Mr. Wang is in her room.

He's here? I'll look for him.

Mr. Tan. What time do you think this is?

What do you think they'd be doing? I don't think you should intrude.

That's right, sorry about it.

Who's Wang Wu anyway?

You were recommended to the Emperor. You'll work in the Privy Council.

So you better stay away from guys like Wang Wu.

Will you write me a couplet for my new house?

You?

Hurry with the paper and ink.

Come on, be quick.

You're really taking your time braiding my hair.

Parting is such a sweet sorrow.

Since when did you learn to talk like that?

Lately, there's been a group of reformists coming here.

I learnt from them at their gatherings.

The emperor entrusts the country to reformists.

The world's going to change.

The world needs a change, but...

- I don't understand what they do. -Wang Wu!

What's going on?

Please stay put, gentleman. Wang Wu is fighting outside.

- Great, I'll help him out. -Fusheng, you're crazy.

Fusheng!

Look, this is what he gave me.

- Mr.Wang. -Fix my hair.

Four against one? That's not fair.

Go!

The stag at bay is dangerous. Let them.

Had I known they were so frail...

- I wouldn't have ruined your fun. -Thanks.

Are you alright, Mr. Tan?

- Mr. Tan? -Tan Sitong of Liuyang.

The other day I saw you helped some men from the custody of officers.

I am very impressed. Please excuse my rudeness the other day.

No problem.

You still haven't written me a couplet!

I've just made a friend. I want to drink with him.

If you've written it, then no one will bother you.

Come along with me.

Look, you've ruined the paper! Please change it.

Fine.

He's very arrogant.

Although he'll hold a post in the cabinet...

he's going to face troubles.

Look, Brother Wang.

Our country is ruined by useless officials.