Bath Buddy (沐浴之王)

All across China,

all throughout Chinese history,

bathing culture has always existed,

and has even developed its own system.

For instance, the rubdown

stimulates blood circulation by soothing your veins

with primitive energies of the universe.

There's a whole philosophy to it.

Craftsmanship is what really matters here,

not the profit.

Su Dongpo, the great Chinese poet once wrote

"Dear masseur, you have been scrubbing all day,

"Easy, easy, for I was not at all filthy."

Look, after all the stuff I moved out,

can we call it a day?

Not yet.

Get me those koi carps as well.

That's right, both of them.

I'll put them in the box then.

Here you are.

Zhou, you've been busy all day. You must be exhausted.

Nah, it's okay!

You owe me two months' salary.

What I'm taking from you is not that much, is it?

Nope. Not at all.

You can take anything in this house that you like.

No, thank you. There is nothing left except for the drains.

There's no space left in my truck.

I do enjoy a room as empty as possible.

You know what, Zhou?

You could've been nicer the first time.

Well, I didn't expect you to bring so many friends today.

I've been working for you for a year.

Scrubbing is not really my thing, but I learned a lot from you

especially on making friends.

You're too kind.

I think it's fair to say that you taught yourself.

- So, I guess this is goodbye. - Goodbye.

Cool. See you.

Guys. No need to use force today. Let's go.

That's right. Off you go!

Zhou.

About that message on the wall, I'm afraid you have to clean it yourself.

No worries, I'll take care of it.

Goodbye.

My throat feels a bit sore.

A hate note? Fine.

But in red paint, are you serious?

"Hole in debt"?

JERK IN DEBT

I see, it's "jerk in debt."

The best scrub masseur in town,

Zhou Donghai, is this his place?

- He's dead. - Dead?

I have a job for him.

Poor guy died so young.

Watch your mouth.

Stop right there.

What job are you talking about?

I'm here for a survey and location search.

Unlike you,

sitting around doing nothing.

The advertising video...

Are you knuckleheads still racing cars?

Let daddy show you what a real man plays.

Wingsuit flying.

I've checked out the ad. Now, it's your call.

All this bathing culture and spiritual rubbish...

sounds too much like a hoax.

It's just lame.

And this part about rebirth?

How would taking a bath help with that?

No problem. I'll have them remake it.

And also...

Mr. Jin wants to talk to us

about the Hot Spring Town project.

- The president of Golden Pool? - Exactly.

He's such a jerk.

But a very successful one.

Successful?

He made it by poaching my employees

and telling everyone that I, Xiao Xiang am nothing but a mascot.

He also said that he knows nothing about this business.

And it's such a waste to have sent him abroad.

Don't interrupt me while I'm talking.

Cousin. We can totally do this project ourselves.

- But the capital chain... - Hey, where is the scrub guy?

He's here.

What are you doing?

What is wrong with you?

How could you eat directly after a foot massage?

Am I smiling at you?

Go get ready.

Let's go.

I see.

You hired a local scrub masseur for the research.

A much better approach than mine.

No.

It's just for relaxing before wingsuit flying.

What were you thinking?

I'm here for fun.

Look at this.

So shiny.

Are you done sterilizing?

Sterilizing what?

Your hands. Sterilize them first.

Who knows what germs you have on you?

There's the sterilizer.

And?

Wait, just hang on a sec.

After I'm done scrubbing,

you can give this herbal bath bag a try.

It will refresh your body and soul

and fill you with energy.

Oops, you got a scar here.

That's none of your business.

There are at least nine stitches. I have to avoid this area.

Cut the crap and get to work.

Sure thing.

Where are you from, bro?

I'm not your bro.

- Behave yourself. - You must be a very successful young man,

and very experienced at the same time.

But I bet you have no idea about my skills.

Oh, really?

While scrubbing your body,

I'm also giving you a thorough massage.

- Have you heard of Bathingham Palace? - Sure!

The biggest communal-bath franchise in the country.

Except now, it is going down the drain.

- What do you mean? - Ever since the old boss died.

- I... - I heard his son is a playboy

- and is nothing but a mascot. - I...

The experienced masseurs have all left.

Mark my word, Bathingham Palace will go down with mascot boy in charge.

Who are you calling a mascot?

BATHINGHAM PALACE

I'm so sorry.

So, you are the...

You are the play...

Playful hardworking chairman, Mr. Xiao!

Didn't you say this herb cures everything?

Here, cleanse your potty mouth with it.

Mr. Xiao, what a great sense of humor.

This is for external use only.

Do you think I'm joking?

It's your bath water.

I'd rather die than drink it.

You've got some balls.

I only offered you a cup,

but you preferred the whole tub.

Enjoy the taste?

Fine.

I drank the water

and effectively amused you.

Now pay up.

Do you want money?

Where do you even find the nerve?

I worked and I deserve to be paid.

You are just a fraud.

Listen, kid.

I scrubbed more men than you've ever met.

Now cut the crap and pay me. Come on.

Get lost.

What is the matter with you?

So you're robbing me, now that your little skit failed?

Come here, Uncle Wang.

Nobody even bothers to answer to you.

Who the heck do you think you are?

Without your daddy, you're no better than a piece of trash.

Get lost!

You have to pay me first.

Otherwise,

you're going nowhere.

Where are you going?

Stop. What are you doing? Pay up.

Get lost!

Jerk!

You little jerk!

Watch your mouth!

Jerk!

Mascot boy.

Drive.

Jerk!

If I ever see your face again,

I...

I will definitely...

Jerk!

Who are you?

It's me, Donghai.

Your grandson.

Grandson?

This is my homemade herbal medicine,

which is good for your feet and brain.

- Medicine? - Medicine.

No, Grandma. You can't eat it.

You soak your feet in it.

- But I have to take medicine. - Sure you do.

Grandson, come rescue me.

This man won't let me take my medicine.