Chocolat (Liu Mang Dan Gao Dian / 流氓蛋糕店)

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Episode 2

I don't have the habit of eating breakfast.

This used to be the meeting place of the Grand Hall

Every Monday,

the older brothers would come here to eat. That was one of Joint Blood's traditions.

What are you doing?

Even after all these years,

Boss still insists that there should always be a place at the table set out for the late Brother Bao.

Oh yeah, Boss specifically told me that Miss Qianhui you should sit there, this used to be Sister Maya's seat.

I have to sit where he wants me to sit?

Boss, food is served

Sister Maya used to make breakfast for us every morning,

but on the first day of every month, when there were monthly meetings, Boss would always cook.

Sorry about this,

but it's today..

Qianhui, come sit down, eat with us

I just said, I'm not used to eating breakfast

Breakfast is important, you need energy

You're only her boyfriend. You don't need to care for me

You guys are the same. I'll take care of myself

How about this, you can buy whatever you want.

I have money.

You can also buy other things ok? Money is on me.

What's with your faces?

Let's eat

Wait

This is how you start eating?

Together,

Sword to be brothers, our blood is joint

We share good fortune, we lookout for each others' backs

Let's eat

Did you forget your basic rules?

Didn't I tell you it got disbanded? How many time do I have to tell you.

Yes it's been disbanded. There's no Gang master and no monthly meetings. If that's the case,

then why are you creating an atmosphere equivalent to that of the monthly meetings? Why is everyone sitting here?

Sorry, take it as if I didn't say anything.

I'm leaving, you guys eat

Boss, it's ok

That's the new kettle I bought yesterday! The water's boiled!

Ah-Li, go switch it off

OK.

Brother Shiwu this is just too exciting!

Ah-Li, control yourself

I knew that after you came back. We could revive Joint Blood!

Uh..don't worry, please continue

Excuse me, but would you care to let me know what type of business' your company gets up too?

It's none of your business! Why are you asking so much? -Ah-Li!

How much is the monthly rent here? -It goes like this,

It is 210 ping units here, every ping is ¥2000 monthly rent, but you will have to pay a three month deposit first.

S**t! 40 thousand a month!

Are you a money pit!? Are you a thug from the underworld looking to steal!?

Sir, as you can see. On opening the window, all you see is beautiful scenery! The prices I am offering you are really reasonable

Ah-Li.

Okay..I am willing to discuss prices,

but that's only because the landlord is not short of money. We are wishing to sell to more decent companies.

That's why, I would really like to know what type of business your company does?

Excuse me, would you like me to introduce some items to you?

There's no need.

All the items in our shop are imported, meaning that they might be slightly higher on the price end.

The style is also quite mature, so for someone like you who is more suited to a younger style, I would recommend trying upstairs

Buy what you want to buy, I'll pay.

From here..to here,

I will purchase it all.

Y-yes! -Of course, of course!

Imports and exports trading, yeah yeah! That's the one!

Imports and exports trading?

What..?

We don't look it?

Uhhh..you look it! You look it!

You do, you do..

If we do look it then why are you talking so much

Brother Shiwu,

I am very happy, but

do we have that much money?

After disbanding, Boss split all our money,

and you've just come out of jail.

All our old contacts are still around, we can always come up with something and pay first.

But theres not only the money for renting the place, we still have to find our brothers, that will require some people.

I don't know if Boss, will change his mind

Nonsense, you weren't there when it happened.

Boss is still the top man: MaiSongqi of the underworld

that's why I was looking for a place as a start. But, to be honest with you, to ponder on what he wants to do..

I don't really know either.

Oh yes,

can you leave me your business card. We will back and talk through it some more.

Business card?

If he's telling you to leave it, then leave it. What's with all the crap?

Okay...I'll look for it..look for it..

Here...

Uh...I think,

the landlord's price is too high. This area is not for what you want to do, it's too expensive. Not worth the money!

If he tells you to leave it, leave it!

Uh...

the environment here is actually really bad!

you can always have a look around other places, okay?

Then you guys stay here and have a long look. I have some other things to get to so I'll leave first..

Brother Shiwu, it's people from the DaoChong Group.

You're bringing a bread knife now?

Where is your "Xiao Laowu"? (His weapon)

Boss confiscated it.

Put it away already,

watch my reaction alright?

Our president wants to meet you.

Where?

After you get in the car.

What?

Him alone.

Brother Shiwu don't go!

Brother Shiwu! -Don't worry

No seat belts?

Qin Shiwu.

President.

Long time no see

You came to see me six years ago,

but I wasn't there.

Yes, that was so unfortunate. But it was quite fun,

the 18 masters of DaoChong, all tried their best.

For Boss Mai to open a bakery,

I used to think it was because of his wife's death,

that's why he would do something so ridiculous.

I thought he would just play for a few months and then drop it. But, looking at the situation,

it seems he's serious.

He's getting older,

if he was talking about retirement, I wouldn't be shocked.

But you,

you're so young. Always nestled up in his bakery, just thinking about it makes it seem like such a regretful thing.

President, please just get to the point.

If you want to revive Joint Blood,

then I can support you.

No matter what you want, people, thugs, or even money.

Daochong Group can give it to you.

Rebuild Joint Blood with Daochong's money

President, your proposal is something quite unusual.

I'm saying this for real.

If you want me, QinShiwu

to help rebuild Joint Blood by making an appearance.

Then you can easily,

take our brothers and make them part of the Daochong Group.

President, you really are a businessman,

You have my admiration.

QinShiwu,

you have experienced many aspects of life,

I think that you know what principles I am talking about.

You can continue supporting your Boss,

and work in that bakery for the rest of your life.

Or, you can leave and rebuild Joint Blood.

MaiSongqi can open as many bakeries as he likes,

you were always going to be the successor to Joint Blood anyway.

QinShiwu,

to be honest with you.

I think you are someone who only appears in the brotherhood every hundreds of years.

Sacrificing your future

just for MaiSongqi.

QinShiwu,

you do understand what I'm trying to say?

Brother Shiwu, they didn't do anything to you right?

Oh, they wouldn't dare to do anything anyway.

But that old man, what was he saying to you?

Ah-Li, what happened today, promise you won't tell Boss, okay?

I don't have that much cash on me

Then do you have a card?

No I don't.

How about this,

you call this number, and ask for the boss, he will pay.

Okay, I will try it out.

Hello?

Where are you going looking so mysterious? You're not answering your phone, there's lots of work to do in the shop!

Brother Xiuzao, you wouldn't imagine what just happened to me and Brother Shiwu.. -Ah-Li

Shut up.

What is this secret, you're both acting so mysteriously.

Hello? Who are you looking for?

Looking for the boss?

Who are you?

Er, a lady just came into our shop to purchase some items,

but she doesn't have enough cash on her and she can't use a card either.

So, she asked me to call this number and..

to ask the boss to come over here and pay.

What are you talking about? I don't understand!

We are...a fashion clothing store in the East-side shopping market,

this costumer has spent quite a high sum of money,

so we were hoping that- What's this got to do with me?

She's buying things and not paying, so you're ringing us up and telling us to pay ? That makes no sense!

She's from a fraud syndicate, call the cops on her!

Mental person..

Hello? Hello? Hello?

It's that pervert again

Are you busy?

Isn't that MaiSongqi?

What's he doing dressed like that?

Boss Mai! Captain!