"Republished Youth"

Fantasy Romantic Contemporary Love Film 5

Scene 31 Time: Day Setting: European-Style Hotel Office

Characters: Zhu Fuliang, Black Dog, Barbarian Bull, Sneaky Eyes

△Inside the European-style hotel office, the boss Zhu Fuliang is working at the computer when Black Dog and his two sworn brothers walk in.
Zhu Fuliang: Black Dog, I told you to investigate that construction site that’s currently underway. What’s the situation?
Black Dog: Boss, I found out the other party is a widow surnamed Cai. Her son came back after making money and is preparing to build a Japanese-style guesthouse.
Zhu Fuliang: A Japanese-style guesthouse? No wonder the site is so huge! No! Once they open for business, they’ll definitely steal away my customers.
Black Dog: Boss, how do you want us brothers to handle it?
Zhu Fuliang: After they finish construction and begin operations, go there in the middle of the night and set a fire to burn their house down.
Black Dog: What if people die?
Zhu Fuliang: Can’t you use your brains a little? Target an empty house with nobody staying in it!
Black Dog: I understand.
Zhu Fuliang: I’ll prepare plane tickets and escape money for the three of you. Early the morning after the arson, you’ll go across the strait to lie low for a while, then come back after things quiet down.

Scene 32 Time: Day Setting: The Cai Family Japanese-Style Guesthouse

Characters: Cai Shinan, Cai Shifen, Qiu Xiuduan, Zhang Yahui, Black Dog, Barbarian Bull, Sneaky Eyes, You Sihai, Li Mingde, You Suru, Cai Shinan’s classmates, neighbors

△The Cai family Japanese-style guesthouse is completed. Inside and outside the Cai family guesthouse, congratulatory guests fill the place, mainly Shinan’s classmates and the Cai family’s neighbors.
△You Sihai and his sister, together with Li Mingde, bring gifts to offer congratulations. Cai Shifen leads the three of them inside.
You Suru: It feels really wonderful! Shifen, who designed this for you?
△Zhang Yahui walks over, and Shifen immediately grabs hold of her.
Cai Shifen: The designer is right here, my future sister-in-law, Sister Yahui.
Zhang Yahui: Shifen, are these your friends? Welcome!
Cai Shifen: Yes! I’ll take them around to have a look.
△At this moment, Cai Shinan sees You Sihai and walks over to stand before the three of them. Although displeased, it is inconvenient for him to explode, so he merely wears a poker face.
You Sihai: Hello, Brother Cai. Congratulations on the completion of your new house.
Cai Shinan: Today I don’t want to quarrel with you, but please stop pestering my sister.
You Sihai: (forcing a smile) Brother Cai, don’t be like this! I already stopped betting on the Mark Six lottery.
You Suru: (joining in) Yes! Brother Cai told my older brother not to gamble on the Mark Six lottery, so he stopped going.
Cai Shinan: Anyway, don’t set your sights on my sister, or I won’t let you off.
△You Sihai and Cai Shifen exchange glances, both looking embarrassed.
Li Mingde: Surnamed Cai, don’t go too….
△Li Mingde is promptly pulled back by You Suru and barely suppresses his temper, swallowing the words that had reached his lips.
△Zhang Yahui also tugs at Shinan’s sleeve, signaling with her expression.
Cai Shifen: (trying to smooth things over) I’ll take you all to look at the backyard.
△Shifen quickly leads You Sihai and the other two away toward the backyard.
▲Camera cuts
△Cai Shifen leads You Sihai and the other two out the door. Sharp-eyed Suru spots Black Dog and his two companions sneaking around not far away.
You Suru: (pointing with her finger) Brother, it’s those three gangsters again.
You Sihai: Those three sneaky-looking guys probably have some bad idea again. Ade, let’s go meet them.
△You Sihai waves his hand, and the two of them walk toward Black Dog and the other two. Black Dog notices that the approaching men are You Sihai and Li Mingde, immediately pats Barbarian Bull and Sneaky Eyes on the shoulders, and the three knowingly jog away. You Sihai and Li Mingde watch the backs of the three men without chasing after them.
You Sihai: Ade, those three might be planning to use underhanded means against the Cai family. After we get back, gather a group of brothers, split into several teams, and bring crossbows, spear guns, and walkie-talkies to take turns standing guard around the Cai family. If anything happens, notify me immediately.
Li Mingde: (confused) Boss, Cai Shinan treats you like this, yet you still….
You Sihai: I don’t want Cai Shifen to get hurt.
Li Mingde: Fine then! That reason I can accept.

Scene 33 Time: Day Setting: European-Style Hotel Office

Characters: Zhu Fuliang, Black Dog, Barbarian Bull, Sneaky Eyes

△Black Dog and the other two walk into the office.
Zhu Fugui: How did your observation go?
Black Dog: Boss, enemies cross paths on narrow roads. We ran into You Sihai and his followers.
Zhu Fugui: Oh? What was You Sihai doing there?
Sneaky Eyes: You Sihai seems to be quite familiar with the Cai family.
Zhu Fugui: I only told you to deal with the Cai family. Don’t provoke You Sihai.
Black Dog: Boss, but earlier on Donggang Street, they….
Zhu Fugui: (thinking for a moment) I know they bullied you, but their fishing association dominates the local territory. No gang leader dares provoke them. Swallow this anger and don’t create extra trouble for me.
Black Dog: (helplessly) Fine then! Boss, when do you want us to make our move?
Zhu Fugui: Within these next few days. Pick a windy late night, and make your moves clean and swift.

Scene 34 Time: Night Setting: Cai Family Japanese-Style Guesthouse

Characters: Cai Shinan, Cai Shifen, Qiu Xiuduan, Black Dog, Barbarian Bull, Sneaky Eyes, Li Mingde, two subordinate brothers

△A sea wind blows in the dead of night. Black Dog and the other two carry a can of gasoline and several torches, sneaking up outside the backyard wall of the Cai family guesthouse.
△Li Mingde and his two subordinate brothers, who are standing guard, spot the three men and immediately use a walkie-talkie to notify You Sihai.
△Black Dog and the other two pour gasoline over the torches, light several of them, and hold them in their hands, preparing to throw them into the courtyard. At this moment, Black Dog’s palm and Sneaky Eyes’ elbow are suddenly pierced by arrows shot rapidly from behind. The two scream repeatedly as the burning torches fall to the ground.
△The screams alarm the three members of Cai Shinan’s family and several guests inside the house.
△Cai Shinan gets up and casually grabs a long wooden stick as he heads toward the backyard.
△The Cai family mother and daughters, along with the guests, all poke their heads out to look.
Qiu Xiuduan: Who the heck is it, shouting noisily in the middle of the night?
△Black Dog and the other two turn around and try to flee, only to have their path blocked by Li Mingde and the other two.
Li Mingde: (shouting harshly) Raise your hands, or the next arrow will pierce your heads.
△Black Dog and the other two dare not resist and huddle together. A short arrow is stuck through Black Dog’s palm and another through Sneaky Eyes’ elbow. The two clutch their wounds with one hand, their expressions full of pain.

Scene 35 Time: Night Setting: Cai Family Japanese-Style Guesthouse

Characters: Cai Shinan, Cai Shifen, Qiu Xiuduan, Black Dog, Barbarian Bull, Sneaky Eyes, You Sihai, Li Mingde

△Li Mingde and the other two trap the three men while holding crossbows and spear guns.
△Cai Shinan comes out from the backyard holding a long wooden stick and sees the two burning torches on the ground.
Cai Shinan: (furious) Who is so bold as to come to my house and commit arson?
Li Mingde: (pointing with one hand) These three. Earlier on Donggang Street, these three harassed your sister, and Sihai boss and I taught them a lesson.
Cai Shinan: (walking forward) Who ordered you to come set the fire?
△Black Dog and the other two keep their mouths tightly shut and dare not meet Cai Shinan’s eyes directly.
△You Sihai arrives at the scene with several subordinates.
You Sihai: Just as I expected, I caught these three street rats. Tie the three of them up and send them to the police station.
△You Sihai’s subordinates take out ropes and bind Black Dog and the other two. Two subordinates pick up the torches that had fallen to the ground.
Cai Shinan: (suspiciously) Sihai, how did you know these three would come here to set a fire?
You Sihai: Brother Cai, on the day of your opening ceremony, I noticed these three sneaking around near your house whispering to each other. Originally I thought they were planning a burglary, so I sent people to monitor the place. I never expected they were actually here to burn down your house. What a sinful thing!
Cai Shinan: (unhappy) Oh? You were monitoring my guesthouse?
You Sihai: (waving his hands) Brother Cai, don’t misunderstand! I meant no harm.

Scene 36 Time: Night Setting: European-Style Hotel

Characters: Zhu Fuliang, two police officers, You Sihai, Li Mingde, several subordinates

△You Sihai, Li Mingde, and several subordinates lead two police officers to Zhu Fuliang’s European-style hotel. Just after the officers explain their purpose to the front desk clerk on duty, Zhu Fuliang hears the commotion. Without even caring that he is only wearing pajamas, he slips out through the back door, only to be captured alive by three of Sihai’s subordinates guarding the rear exit. They twist his arms behind his back and escort him to the front entrance.
You Sihai: Go on, run again! You dare do it but not admit it! What kind of man are you?
Police Officer A: We caught your subordinates Black Dog and the other two. They confessed that you instructed them to set fire to the Cai family guesthouse. I am now placing you under arrest.
△Police Officer A immediately takes the handcuffs from his waist and cuffs Zhu Fuliang.

Scene 37 Time: Day Setting: Cai Family Japanese-Style Guesthouse, Fishing Association Office

Characters: Cai Shinan, Cai Shifen, Zhang Yahui, You Sihai, Li Mingde

△In the lobby of the Cai family guesthouse, Cai Shinan sits on the sofa reading a newspaper, while Shifen sits behind the front desk.
△Zhang Yahui hurriedly walks in, holding a rolled-up newspaper in her hand.
Zhang Yahui: Shinan!
△Cai Shinan raises his head.
Zhang Yahui: I only found out from the newspaper that something happened here at the guesthouse last night.
Cai Shinan: Yes! The guesthouse had only been open for two days when criminals came to set it on fire. Fortunately, You Sihai’s subordinates stopped the criminals in time.
△Cai Shifen walks out from behind the counter and comes before the two of them.
Cai Shifen: My older brother has always regarded You Sihai as an underworld gangster and has deep prejudice against him.
Zhang Yahui: You Sihai does have the habits of a man from the jianghu world, but he actually seems rather upright.
Cai Shinan: I’m just worried about him getting close to my sister!
Zhang Yahui: A prodigal who turns back is worth more than gold. This time he acted bravely for a just cause and caught the criminals in time. You might as well open your heart, befriend him, and guide him onto the right path.
Cai Shinan: How come even you have become a lobbyist for You Sihai?
Zhang Yahui: I’m speaking the truth! He likes Shifen, and Shifen doesn’t seem to dislike him either. Just let them try dating and stop worrying so much!
Cai Shinan: Fine then! Shifen, call him and tell him I’m treating him to a meal to thank him. I want to talk things over clearly with him face to face.
Zhang Yahui: You should make that call yourself. That would be more sincere.
Cai Shinan: Alright, alright, I’ll call him.
△Cai Shinan puts down the newspaper and stands up.
Cai Shinan: Shifen, give me Sihai’s phone number.
△The brother and sister walk together to the counter. Shifen hands Shinan a business card, and Shinan picks up the telephone receiver to make the call.
Cai Shinan: Is this You Sihai? I’m Cai Shinan, Shifen’s older brother.
▲Camera cuts
△At the fishing association office, You Sihai receives Shinan’s call and gestures with his hand for Li Mingde beside him to stop talking.
You Sihai: Brother Cai, this is Sihai.
Li Mingde: (curious) Boss, Cai Shinan?
△You Sihai covers the mouthpiece with one hand and places an index finger against his lips, signaling Li Mingde not to make a sound, then continues the phone call.
You Sihai: Brother Cai, you’re too polite. Alright then! Since elder brother is sincerely inviting us, Mingde and I will come over. Mm, today at noon, alright.
△You Sihai puts down the receiver, a faint smile appearing on his face.
Li Mingde: Boss, Cai Shinan invited you to meet?
You Sihai: Brother Cai is treating me to a meal and said he has something to talk to me about.
Li Mingde: Cai Shinan isn’t going to lecture and humiliate you again, is he?
You Sihai: Judging from his tone just now, probably not. Later we’ll change into another set of clothes and go together to the Cai family guesthouse.
Li Mingde: Should we wear suits, Boss?
You Sihai: (laughing) Of course! Brother Cai wants to see me. How could I be discourteous?
Li Mingde: (understanding, laughing) True enough! You’re going to meet your future brother-in-law, the boss above the boss.

Scene 38 Time: Day Setting: Cai Family Japanese-Style Guesthouse Restaurant

Characters: Cai Shinan, Cai Shifen, Qiu Xiuduan, You Sihai, Li Mingde, Zhang Yahui

△Inside the Japanese-style restaurant of the Cai family guesthouse, a table full of Japanese cuisine has been set out. Cai Shinan and Qiu Xiuduan host a banquet for You Sihai and Li Mingde. You and Li have specially put on suits and leather shoes.
△Zhang Yahui and Cai Shifen busily carry dishes out.
△Cai Shinan pours sake for the two men.
Cai Shinan: You Sihai, thank you and your brother Mingde for helping me resolve a crisis in time.
You Sihai: Brother Cai is too polite.
Qiu Xiuduan: (turning her head and shouting) Yahui, Shifen, once the dishes are all served, come over and eat together.
△From the kitchen, Shifen responds: Alright, you all start eating first.
Cai Shinan: (raising his cup) Sihai, Mingde, I toast the two of you.
△You Sihai and Li Mingde also raise their cups and drink the sake.
Cai Shinan: Sihai, before this I had some misunderstandings about you. Don’t take them to heart.
You Sihai: (smiling shyly) Brother Cai, I’ve taken all your advice to heart.
Cai Shinan: Sihai, what work are you doing now at the fishing association?
You Sihai: General affairs section, doing miscellaneous work. However, my father plans to buy a new tuna fishing boat for me and let me take over his business, so after a while I’ll be going out to sea.
Cai Shinan: Oh? Becoming a ship captain, not bad! Recently I’ve also been thinking about what kind of business I can do after coming back here.
You Sihai: Oh? Didn’t Brother Cai just open this guesthouse?
Cai Shinan: This guesthouse will be left to my mother and younger sister to manage. I want to do some other kind of business.
You Sihai: I see? Does Brother Cai have any idea what business you want to do?
Cai Shinan: Something related to tourism. Around here, you can only do business with tourists.
△Zhang Yahui and Cai Shifen bring out four dishes, filling the entire table. The two women sit down beside Qiu Xiuduan.
You Sihai: (smiling with praise) The whole table is filled with seafood delicacies. The cooking is no worse than a grand hotel!
Cai Shifen: This whole table of Japanese cuisine is all made by Sister Yahui.
You Sihai: Sister Yahui’s Japanese cuisine feels even more professional than the chefs at big hotels.
Zhang Yahui: My mother is from Japan. I learned from her since childhood.
You Sihai: So it’s a family tradition. No wonder!
Cai Shinan: Sihai, what do you think if I buy a sightseeing fishing boat to attract tourists?
You Sihai: A sightseeing fishing boat? Great idea! It would perfectly complement your guesthouse business.
Cai Shinan: (happily) Then it’s settled. I’ll go into the sightseeing fishing boat business.
You Sihai: Brother Cai, I’m familiar with the shipyards. I can accompany you to talk with the operators and see what type of vessel and equipment you want. However, sightseeing fishing boats with better equipment all cost over ten million.
Qiu Xiuduan: Son, a single boat costs over ten million. Where are you going to get so much capital?
You Sihai: Auntie, you don’t need to worry. The funds for buying a boat can be borrowed from the fishing association credit department. I also want to invest in it!
Cai Shinan: Mom, I already have the funds!
Zhang Yahui: Auntie, Shinan and I have the funds, so you don’t need to worry.
△Hearing Zhang Yahui say this, Qiu Xiuduan feels somewhat reassured.
Cai Shinan: However, Sihai, I’ve never piloted a boat before. I heard you also need to get a license.
You Sihai: Brother Cai, don’t worry about that. Mingde and I can take turns teaching you in our spare time. With one month of intensive training, you’ll be able to go take the license exam.
Cai Shinan: Sihai, Mingde, then let me thank you both in advance! Come, come, eat the dishes! Help yourselves.

Scene 39 Time: Day Setting: Shipyard Area, Reception Room

Characters: Cai Shinan, You Sihai, Li Mingde, Manager Zhu, assistant, craftsmen, workers

△You Sihai, Li Mingde, and the shipyard manager accompany Cai Shinan on a tour of the shipyard.
Manager Zhu: Our shipyard is the largest in all Taiwan. As long as customers can draw the design, we can build it according to the customer’s requirements.
You Sihai: Manager Zhu, Mr. Cai is my elder brother. Your workmanship and materials had better be solid. Don’t make me lose face!
Manager Zhu: Sihai, don’t worry. We put our hearts into building every ship. What we build is our reputation. We will definitely satisfy our customers, especially with the after-sales service we provide.
You Sihai: The reason I favor your shipyard is precisely because of your after-sales service. That’s why I introduced the ferry operators in Donggang to order ships from you.
Manager Zhu: Gentlemen, please follow me to the reception room to choose the exterior design and equipment.
△Cai Shinan and the other two follow Manager Zhu into the reception room. More than ten pictures of sightseeing fishing boats hang on the walls inside. Cai Shinan, You Sihai, and Li Mingde walk forward to look at them.
Manager Zhu: These dozen or so models on the wall are all the latest styles. Our clients mainly come from Europe, the Americas, and the Middle East, as well as nearby Japan, Korea, and Singapore.
You Sihai: Your shipyard’s export business is really huge?
Manager Zhu: Domestic market demand is limited. To maintain a certain scale for the shipyard, naturally we have to focus mainly on export markets.
△A female assistant brings over ship catalogs and a tray of coffee, placing them on the rectangular table.
Manager Zhu: Sihai, Mr. Cai, please have a seat.
△The four men sit facing each other on opposite sides of the long table. Manager Zhu pushes two catalogs toward Sihai and Shinan.
Manager Zhu: Mr. Cai, approximately what is your budget for purchasing a ship? I can recommend several models for your reference.
Cai Shinan: Budget is not the issue. The important points are comfort and ease of maintenance.
△Manager Zhu opens the catalog and recommends several ship models. You Sihai and Li Mingde enthusiastically offer opinions from the side as the four men discuss things animatedly.

Scene 40 Time: Day Setting: Cai Family Japanese-Style Guesthouse Living Room

Characters: Cai Shinan, Cai Shifen, Qiu Xiuduan, Zhang Yahui

△In the living room, Cai Shinan’s family and Zhang Yahui sit around a square table. On the square table is a large color picture of a sightseeing fishing boat.
Cai Shinan: This is the model we ordered today. The decoration for the small restaurant and kitchen inside the cabin uses a Japanese style.
Zhang Yahui: This shipyard is pretty good! They even have Japanese-style decoration.
Cai Shinan: They also take orders from Japan!
Qiu Xiuduan: How much does this boat cost, Shinan?
Cai Shinan: Mom, you don’t need to worry about the money.
Qiu Xiuduan: I’m worried that you’ll end up burdened with heavy loan interest.
Cai Shinan: I didn’t borrow money from the bank.
Zhang Yahui: With this boat, we can begin planning to combine lodging and ocean sightseeing together. That way we’ll be quite competitive in the tourism market.
Cai Shifen: Sister Yahui, quit your teaching job and hurry up and marry into our family to become the lady boss.
Zhang Yahui: (smiling) As for me! Whether I get married or not, I still prefer the simple life of teaching.