Once Upon a Time in Shanghai

Shanghai, 1930

A city of dreams for all Chinese people

If you are willing to work hard, you can raise your family

But if you are willing to sacrifice, a piece of paradise awaits you

There is only one principle here

Only the strong survives

They give up their blood, sweat and tears here

For a future of wealth and prosperity

Yet many people try to take the easy way out

And become gangsters

The temptation of money and power

Left behind countless dead bodies by Huangpu Jiang.

Yet

Young lads are still rushing in by the thousands

To chase their dreams

Finish him.

Brother Ma.

My son, this village is no longer a place for you.

You and Fritter bring Flora to Shanghai to find her father.

Your right fist is way too strong.

It will cause immense damage to those around you.

From now on, before you hit with your fist,

look at this bracelet and remember what Mom said.

We arrived in Shanghai.

Support us with money if you have. If not, please still support our performers.

Thank you.

Punks.

We've arrived!

Dad, Dad...

So this is what Brother Niu calls a grand mansion in Shanghai Bund?

What a dump!

Much better than our hometown though.

Little punk, who are you looking for?

Brother Niu.

What Brother Niu?

Niu Sanguang, Brother Niu.

Niu Sanguang, I should have known you punks were from the same slum.

Dinner's ready.

Excuse me...Oh Uncle, you're so early? Hi, Master Tie.

Buddies from your hometown?

Yes, buddies from my hometown.

They look up to me.

As their brother,

I have to feed them, right?

Stop running your business

and get a job as a labourer

with your buddies.

Oh.

You can't owe your rent for too long.

Fine.

I will give you two more days, ok?

Fine, fine, fine...

Brothers, let's dig in.

Let's dig in.

Gals with this quality

are everywhere in Shanghai Bund.

Well, I think Master Tie is a good man.

Good man?

Good men in Shanghai Bund

always finish last.

As your big brother,

I should welcome you to this place

and show you the real Shanghai night life.

Are you that hungry?

Brother Niu,

everyone says Shanghai is so prosperous.

But how come there is no one around?

This is the current situation of Shanghai.

The weak are the prey for the strong,

only the fittest will survive here;

That was the old Shanghai,

prosperous, vibrant,

with everything you desire.

It's just like a piece of fatty meat.

Everyone wants a bite,

even the Japanese is waiting for their opportunity.

Don't worry.

The Japanese cannot claim this place yet.

Shanghai Bund is dominated

by the four bosses in Axe Fraternity.

Each with his own territory.

Laughing Buddha, Scruffy Chou, Baldy Bai

and Chen Mou oversee the entire Shanghai.

But, something happened this year.

Someone called Long Qi has risen through the ranks.

He has completely changed

the power distribution of Shanghai Bund.

Nowadays people walking on the street

are either triad members or Japanese officials.

When Long Qi first arrived in Shanghai,

he was even less fortunate than we are right now.

But now, he has everything.

How did he do it?

With his fists,

and conquered

the territories one street at a time

If you can survive

before the cigarette burns out,

I will let you carry on being the boss of Peony Night Club.

You are here to negotiate with Long Qi today.

I am here to enjoy the performance.

I can't help if you guys want to fight.

Soldiers die because they are cowards.

I was born in Shanghai. This is my only way...

That's why, everyone should enjoy the here and now,

especially in Shanghai.

From now on, this place belongs to me, Long Qi.

Peony Night Club was gone. We will name this, the Paradise Club.

Any objection?

Any objection?

You won't object, right?

Scruffy Chou, why are you still here?

Well, please bring my message back,

I now own half of Shanghai Bund;

you three men will own the other half.

With this street as our boundary,

the side near the Bund is mine.

You three can decide the rest.

Agreed?

That's it. I was told you are a great songstress.

Sing me a song.

Can you think of me?

Can I still stay with you

since you said nothing kept you

The road back seemed more gloomy

I am worried to let you go by yourself

I think it was because I was not gentle enough

I could not share your sorrow

If it is hard to say it out

Then just leave the regret in my heart...

Brother Niu.

The powerful Chen Mou that you just mentioned,

is he the old man lying on the floor?

That's what I want to tell you guys.

This is Shanghai Bund.

It's unpredictable. Things change every minute.

Despite the power of the four gang leaders,

they can't overthrow Long Qi, he came out of nowhere and now has a hold of Shanghai

He is Long Qi?

Right, he is Long Qi.

Look at him. His figure is flawless.

His is wealthy beyond our means.

With his fighting skills,

no one can stand to take ten hits from him.

Shanghai Bund needs him.

He belongs to Shanghai Bund.

Mr. Long, congratulations.

Even with Chen Mou's two decades of Kung Fu practice,

Long Qi took him outwith just a few strikes.

That old bag died instantly. It was too easy on him.

From now on,

North Gate, and Pudong belong to us.

He will own the rest.

Setting Chen's Peony Night Club as boundary, trespassing will result in further conflict.

We still dominate half of Shanghai

while Long Qi possesses the other half.

Why still count?

It's half of the revenue we earn.

Just have someone send Long Qi the money on the floor.

We three have tried to get rid of Chen Mou for three years,

resulting in over a hundred deaths.

He could still alive until today.

But Long Qi finished him once he stepped foot in Shanghai.

We should be more than happy about his existence.

You think you have exploited Long Qi.

But don't forget,

if you feed the beast,

the beast will one day bite your hand.

Throughout these years, so many young lads have come here

and finally ended up at the bottom of the river, right?

Bai, do you think

we will be just like Chen Mou one day?

Remember to cut it this way next time,

otherwise your hand is useless.

Wait till that kid conquers and expands his territories.

Then we will harvest what his hard work has sown.

How does that sound?

Excited?

Come on...line up.

Wait for me here.

Brother Liu.

I am Guang.

Wow, you can drink with the best of them.

It tastes like water!

Brother Liu, trust me,

the guy that I introduced to you

is no ordinary man.

He is really strong.

He alone can do the work of several men,

Who could be this strong?

He is from my hometown, his name is Ma Yongzhen.

One, Two, Three! Wow, unbelievable!

Once more, good, let's go.

One, Two, Three!

Once more,

One, Two, Three!

Brother Ma, you are amazing.

One, Two, Three!

Keep it UP!

Great, You are amazing.