SHENZHEN, 2013
It's time to get up.
Wake up.
Is it too tight?
It's all right.
MORNING, NOON, NIGHT
Easy.
Jing Hao?
The television is out again.
I'll take a look tonight.
Before 6 p.m., all right?
All right!
Good morning, miss.
Good morning.
- You're here. - Good morning.
- Good morning, Ms. Zhang. - Good morning.
- Bye. - Don't forget your pills.
- Bye. - Bye.
- Good morning, Mr. Sun! - Hello.
The test results look promising for now.
Continue with the same prescription.
The cough you talked about...
I don't think that's to do with the CHD.
But my mom coughed all the time when she was alive too.
Her case was quite different from your sister's.
Despite being hereditary,
the symptoms can vary considerably.
But her breath runs short every time it rains. Is that normal?
She's too young
for her cardiorespiratory system to be fully developed.
Also, with her congenital heart disease,
it's normal to get short of breath when air pressure is low.
Don't worry.
- But sometimes after intense exercise... - She's six now?
Yes.
Better complete the operation before turning eight,
like I've told you a dozen times.
Despite exhibiting very limited symptoms now,
the situation will worsen once she's past eight.
It will get even more complicated
if you keep putting it off.
You'd better get the operation money fast.
You're late.
- You're early. - Be careful.
NICE VIEW MOBILE PHONE REPAIR
Hello and welcome.
I can't finish it within the month.
That one is fixed.
These two are goners.
Too old to find matching parts.
Not even Mr. Jing could help?
I'll just burn it then.
Here, like you asked.
How to Salvage an iPhone 5.
This is Greek!
An iPhone is an iPhone.
Will my employees be able to understand?
Phone me anytime if they have problems.
If that fails, I could always just go there and show them myself.
That's my man! How much is it?
It's 1,860.
How about 1,800? A nice, round number.
Why not 1,900 then?
It's also a nice, round number.
Refurbishing is a tough business these days.
And I'm cozy with my business?
So you don't want it?
I didn't say that.
Little rascal.
You're greedy as a hyena.
Bye.
See you next month.
Hello and welcome.
Is it done?
Almost there, Mr. Zhong,
once you stop banging on it.
This is taking too long.
I'm already late for the show.
It's 30, same as always.
Thank you, Mr. Liang.
This is
from my wife.
She brought it from her hometown.
A thank-you gift for fixing me with the gig.
- But that didn't work out. - Go away.
That wasn't your fault.
I went up there
and my legs shook so hard,
let alone cleaning windows while hanging on a harness.
No wonder the pay was good.
I'll find other gigs.
Safety first.
Mr. Liang, just get a new television already.
Even I can't help if it breaks down again.
- The boss is a cheapskate... - Mr. Liang.
302 wet himself again.
I'm on my way.
Take it. Cook for Tongtong.
It's good for the heart.
Hurry.
I'm coming.
PLEASE PAY YOUR RENT AS SOON AS POSSIBLE
Jing Hao.
What?
Your tooth fell off?
Where did it go?
You swallowed it?
Did it hurt?
Go and rinse your mouth.
Don't lick it.
Or the next one becomes a bucktooth.
Stop licking!
TAO ZHIYONG
Hello?
I'm home.
You're not working at the gas station tonight?
They don't offer part-time jobs anymore.
What about the surgery money?
It's almost half a million. It's not easy to scrounge up.
You still owe me.
It's only 2,000.
"Only"?
You said your mom was sick. Or I wouldn't have lent you.
Your dad didn't leave you any before he left?
He ditched us. We're grateful enough that he had no debt.
Where are you taking me?
Here. Here we are.
WAREHOUSE FOR ITEMS WAITING TO BE PROCESSED
- Let's play. - Bro.
My buddy is here.
I'll show him around.
Give me a hand.
What do you think? Second-hand Shennings. 100,000 and you can take them home.
What are you saying?
Where are they from?
Some import-export guy left it.
He went to jail
while he owed us two years of rent.
The boss said to free some space, so we're dumping them all.
Still, these are worth way more.
- Faulty? - Yes.
Rejects from Italy.
They said the whole batch was faulty.
We'll sell it as junk if you don't want it.
We've even made an offer.
For how much?
It's 80,000.
And you ask me for 100,000?
The price was set by the manager. I have zero control.
Plus,
you have to let them
make some money.
Is there a quality report?
Yes.
I know that you know your stuff.
SHENNING COMMUNICATION C8 MOBILE PHONE
QUALITY INSPECTION REPORT
All right.
I'll think about it.
Haozi.
I need another 2,000.
Buddy,
how about you return my 2,000?
The huge deal I hooked you up with is not enough?
The deal is not sealed yet.
Think of it,
would you?
HARDWARE TEST REPORT
SCREEN B+ CAPACITOR DAMAGED
To confirm,
you are pledging to put up everything in your store as collateral
for a loan of 50,000
to be paid back in 30 days,
with a monthly rate of 2%.
Please sign and seal here
if this looks okay.
Trade old phones for new ones at a high price.
Take a look. Come and take a look.
- Trade in old phones at a high price. - Recycle mobile phones.
Trade old phones for new ones at a high price.
HUAQIANG ELECTRONIC WORLD
Excuse me.
You are doing refurbishment now?
Between you and me,
how did you come by so many Shennings?
Trade secret.
Half of the market must be purchasing from you, right?
Cut the crap.
Do you want it or not?
I do. What am I, stupid?
Jeez.
Damn. Over 900,000.
You're making a fortune.
Fine, forget about your source.
At least tell me how much you got them for.
Is it 500,000?
Is it 400,000?
Can it be 300,000, Mr. Jing?
Why should I tell you? Because you let me use your calculator?
Bye, Mr. Li.
Mr. Jing! Take care!
Go make a killing!
- Goodbye. - Goodbye, Tongtong.
- Goodbye. - Goodbye.
What's with you?
Just excited.
What for?
I just found a gold mine.
What gold mine?
I'll show you this weekend.
What do you want for dinner?
Not black fungus.
No black fungus?
Beef noodles then?
No.
Brisket noodles?
No.
Enoki mushroom noodles?
No.
Milk custard
noodles?
TWO WEEKS LATER
Recently, local authorities have started
a formal campaign
against refurbished and knock-off phones in Huaqiang North.
Progress has been made.
The local commerce department seized large numbers of refurbished
and knock-off cell phones suspected of piracy and fraud.
What the hell?
You delayed for a month and now you don't want it?
Are you ganging up on me?
Are you blind?
Refurbishing is officially illegal now.
Two dealers got arrested yesterday.
Do you want that too?
But you signed this.
It's just a confirmation of intention.
Even if it's a contract,
it will be illegal now.
You can't hold me to it.
So my inventory's all bust?
You are losing money?
We all have a bunch of phones that are collecting dust.
Haozi,
this is business.
Penny-wise, pound-foolish.
Just accept it.
Accept it, my ass.
Young man,
you are not giving up yet?
Keep them for another month.
You said a couple of days and you'll take them out.
I need more time.
SHENNING ELECTRONICS
- Take a look at the meeting materials. - Jiani.
ZHAO ZHENCHANG, THE FUTURE OF SHENNING
Yes?
All right.
Sir?
He'll see you now.
This way.
Okay.
I told you, we don't buy back phones.
I'm not asking you to do that, Mr. Li.
Just buy the parts I salvaged.
And what would I do with those?
For secondary products, like certified refurbished phones,
you can make a whole industry chain.
I looked it up, there's a huge market based on overseas reports.
And I should do what they do?
We don't have people to salvage phone parts.
That's not a problem.
I can do the salvaging.
There's also quality control, which you won't pass.
I can.
I promise.
On what?
You're just a repair guy.
I wouldn't even agree to see you if it weren't for your daily pestering.
Mr. Li,
I don't think what I do is relevant.
Can I take it that if I pass quality control, you'll take my parts?
You won't.
I will.
Okay. Just let me pass.
Gosh, that's complicated.
Sure it is.
Dismantling it isn't enough.
I'll have to ensure they pass quality control as well,
which requires my parts to be in good condition.
Screens, motherboards, CPUs, memory boards, and cameras
are just the larger parts.
There are still many smaller parts.
Goodness... This...
Are all these phones on you? Alone?
Not a chance.
This is the dismantling manual for the 4S model.
Once I finish the manual for C8,
I'll hire a bunch of people,
then they can do it for me.
My friend,
you're a damn scientist.
No, not really.
All it takes is meticulousness and patience.
You could do it too.
Stop that!
With my elementary education? I can't even break chicken bones properly.
So what if you have little education?
Don't let your past define you.
Show some confidence, buddy.
All right!
Don't call me buddy.
I'm not here for this,
not for your inspirational crap.
I'm here for my money.
When are you going to pay me back?
I'm telling you, had I carried a weapon today, I would...
Either you kill me right now
or you give me one more week.
By then, I'll be finished with these,
pass quality control, and get my advance.
I'll definitely pay you back.
One week.
Okay.
There's no need to get worked up.
But if you don't have the money by then,
I'll just take everything in here
and you can kiss your little business goodbye.
No problem.
Little guy, you've got some knack for business.
It's just that sometimes,
you get a bit too aggressive.
Remember, one week.
NICE VIEW MOBILE PHONE REPAIR
STEPS 1 TO 5, DETACH THE SCREEN
SHENNING C8 MOBILE PHONE DISASSEMBLY FLOW CHART
SOFTWARE UPGRADE, REPAIRS
VIBRATOR
PAY YOUR RENT!
CHANGING THE SCREEN'S B+ CAPACITOR
SHENNING C8 MOBILE PHONE COMPONENTS
Mr. Jing.
Your parts passed the test.
Okay, thank you.
QUALITY TEST PASSED
Thank you.
We booked the 3 p.m. train for you.
Or a later one, if that's too hasty.
3 p.m. is good.
Mr. Li,
my parts passed the quality test.
- Here's the report. - Why are you here again?
- To seal our deal. - What's wrong with you?
You said you'll take my parts if they pass the tests.
- No, I didn't. - You said it last time!
Stop harassing me.
I'm not harassing anyone.
What are you, retarded?
You're too young for this.
Leave.
What has my age to do with this?
- Hello, Mr. Zhao. - Mr. Zhao.
What kind of scheme is that?
If we have to cut the price to combat refurbishing,
- what do I need marketing for? - Yes.
Stop saying that.
I need a new scheme in five days.
- Yes. - Hi, Mr. Zhao.
I'd like to make a proposal for a spare parts recollection chain.
There's a huge market for it.
It's on the rise overseas.
You could be the pioneer in China.
Think about it. The prospects are highly promising.
To combat refurbishing, it's better if you could cut off the source.
Recycled parts can make secondary products.
It will be a seller.
Mr. Zhao, just give me ten minutes.
- That's all I need. - I don't have ten minutes for you.
I'm catching the 3 p.m. train.
I'll be back in a month.
Please drive.
2:21 P.M., MAY 3RD, FRIDAY
Where is he going?
Who the hell are you?
Why should I tell you?
Tell me!
What do you want?
- Hi, please help me... - Excuse me.
Sorry. I'm catching the 3 p.m. train.
How much for one stop of the D378 train to Wenzhou?
It leaves in 30 minutes. You won't make it.
That's none of your business. How much is it?
It's 52 yuan.
Why did you park here?
Are you trying to get us killed?
I'm so sorry.
2:45 P.M.
Excuse me.
There'll be a conference call in half an hour.
Get ready.
Mr. Zhao.
Please check your ticket carefully and sit accordingly.
The next station is Shanwei Station.
- Do you have that ten minutes now? - Pay attention to the announcements
and get ready to alight.
I see.
Did you plan on selling the parts back from the beginning?
No.
You wanted to make a fortune out of refurbished phones,
but with the new law,
you weren't able to sell any, were you?
That's right.
I thought so.
Why do you think what you have here
is worth my time?
But if it works,
you can make it into an industry chain.
- It's very promising. - It's not that simple.
Do you quit whenever things get hard?
No one has done this in China.
That's why you're not going to try it?
What are you, their subsidiary?
What's your name?
Jing Hao.
How old are you?
I am 20.
Such a big ambition for such a young boy.
But you should already give it up.
Why?
Leaving aside the plausibility of the industry chain,
you wouldn't even be able to retrieve all the parts
and keep them intact.
What if I could?
Do you promise to take them?
I would take them if you could do it.
- Thank you, Mr. Zhao. - One more thing.
No advances.
Take care of the dismantling yourself.
I'm not providing plants or workers either.
If the parts fail quality control,
you won't get a dime.
Business card.
Contact him if you are ready.
LI PING, SOUTH CHINA CONSUMER BUSINESS OPERATIONS MANAGER
He reached out to you before?
Yes, several times.
Interesting.
How old were you when you came to Shenzhen?
Right after getting my master's degree.
I was 25.
I was about his age
when I first came here.
In a blink, a fishing village turned into a concrete jungle.
Everything is possible in this place.
Yes.
Stop with all the yeses.
Might as well get your scheme right.
Yes.
Here.
Sorry, I'm late.
It's okay.
Sorry if I held you up.
I live here anyway.
It's okay.
I'm so sorry.
Say goodbye.
Bye, Mr. Sun.
See you.
Where's your scooter?
It's broken.
I sent it in for repairs.
Does it hurt?
Not really.
Come on.
Don't go that fast.
It's dangerous.
I know.
Let's go home.
Come on.
No, let's go to the hospital.
Is that necessary?
The pharmacy then.
Okay.
IODOPHOR DISINFECTANT
PERMITTED WORKS: HIGH LEVEL CLEANING, MAINTENANCE, INSTALLATION, DISASSEMBLY
It will cost me a lot to build the factory.
I think I might find a daytime job
to get some money to run the factory.
But I'll need someone I can trust to oversee production.
Also, you are looking for a job...
I can offer much more than elsewhere.
It's not about the money.
What you are doing
is way too risky.
By chance this doesn't work out,
you could lose all your money
and then some.
Your whole life is over.
Forget it.
Safety first.
Come on, Mr. Li,
have a little more patience.
All right.
Mr. Liang,
Tongtong is six and a half years old.
She has to have the surgery by eight.
The operation,
hospitalization, medicine, nursing...
All that cost around 300,000
to 500,000.
Do you think I can make that kind of money by running my little dealership?
We've had an agreement.
If the yield is over 85%,
I'll be able to make 800,000 in four months.
I have to do it
and I have to make it.
I don't have a choice, Mr. Liang.
Are you sure about this?
Yes.
Okay then.
I'll switch shifts with my wife.
During the day, I'll be overseeing your place.
Thank you, Mr. Liang.
Think twice before you sign it.
I've seen so many wage earners like you
with your delusions of getting rich overnight
end up with nothing.
You'd better be practical,
quit dreaming about what's not...
You're a wage earner too.
Like I said, you've got some ideas.
You didn't budge when you refused to pay back.
You have some guts.
QUICK MOBILE PHONE REPAIR
NICE VIEW MOBILE PHONE REPAIR
TO LET
Are you kidding me?
You already own a factory and you want to be a window cleaner?
I need the money, buddy.
I'm not your buddy.
One man in my squad fell dead and you all disappeared.
I had to hold out for half a year alone. Now I'm your buddy?
I'm sorry, but I need money for my sister.
I didn't join any other squad, did I?
I changed careers.
So you didn't do this for two years?
One day, that's all I need to get the hang of it again.
You know what I was like.
We're full.
What?
Buddy,
this is the only job that pays enough for my factory.
Please?
Hands off.
Do you still have your license?
Yes!
There's no base pay.
Wait for my call.
Thank you, Ma Yue!
It's 3,000 for storage and rent,
not including utility.
Any chance you might do a little better?
How about 2,500?
No.
Two thousand?
The place is ancient.
How about 2,510?
No way.
How about 2,520?
It's 3,000. Period.
If you don't want it, tons of people do.
Three thousand will do.
But I get all the junk here.
It's 2,600.
How about 2,600?
WORK AREA
BUSINESS LICENSE
COMPLETION CHART
A JOB WELL COMPLETED!
LOVING NURSING HOME
A saying came to mind.
"It always seems impossible until it's done."
All we need is someone to do it.
Come on, people, follow me!
Now, the registration forms I gave you,
fill them in, and give them back.
Also, your ID cards.
You have to keep them secure.
Otherwise, there will be no job for you.
Keep up!
Stop following me.
It's 1,000 a month,
who would want that?
- Stop following me. Keep up! - No, not 1,000.
- Keep up! - No.
After it's all done,
- we offer 2% commission. - Left. To the left.
Almost 5,000 a month.
And people have to wait until it's all done?
No one would do it, except for those who can't find work.
How many of these people are there?
Ten, at most.
- That will do. - That will do.
That one is Wang Chunmei.
- One. - A single mom.
- Used to work at an electronics factory. - One.
- Now she does all kinds of gigs.
- Low pay, short-term. - I'm sorry.
- What happened to her old job? - I'm sorry.
Hearing loss. Too much noise in that factory.
Long exposure damaged her hearing.
- Rice? - Then she got fired.
- Chopsticks. - Still pending lawsuit.
Wang Chunmei?
Wang Chunmei!
Take their order!
Take our order.
What would you like?
You startled me.
Here.
- Point the air gun here. - Right, here.
- Preheat it first... - Preheat it?
- Yes. - And?
Soldering paste.
You have to put some soldering paste there.
I'm sorry.
I have to make you yell all the time.
The hearing aids that my son got me will arrive soon.
In a few days, you won't have to.
It's okay. I'm fine.
I'm okay.
Continue.
He is Zhang Longhao.
The manager at his old place once went physical on someone.
He stood up for the guy, but thanks to his combat training,
he injured the supervisor badly and did a few years' time.
Who'd want to hire an ex-con?
He could only do a few gigs at home.
This guy is a bit weird.
He doesn't engage with people much,
but he keeps several stray dogs.
Are you sure about him?
What do you want?
I've told you several times.
The air gun must be preheated to 350 degrees Celsius,
heat it evenly for three minutes.
Also, take out the boards by the corners.
The way you do it will break them.
I'm so sorry.
I'll do it right.
It's okay.
I went a little bit far.
Let's try again.
- It's 350 degrees Celsius. - It's 350 degrees Celsius.
- By the corners. - By the corners.
Come on.
These are called "cybercafe dwellers."
They live in cybercafes.
They want nothing
but to play games and get by, let alone work.
Most of them already sold their ID cards, living on no more than five yuan a day.
Why does this one want a job?
- He got a girl, a local one. - Save it for me.
Crazy enough to want to marry him.
So he now wants an actual job.
- Mr. Han. - Greet your boss.
Sir.
This one.
Hello, sir.
I'll introduce myself.
I'm Liu Hengzhi.
I can stay up real late.
I'm currently holding the record in this cybercafe
for the longest all-nighters in a row.
Sixteen weeks.
Do you still need more workers?
I persuaded my best friend to join me.
Sure.
Zhang Chao?
Wind Chaser?
Turn to the next page.
Sir?
On page 22,
there's no solder point on subboard lines,
so what's the point of an air gun?
We're not heating the points,
but the adhesive on the back.
Don't set the temperature too high or you'll burn the subboard.
Why aren't you listening?
I am, with my eyes closed.
- Well... - Where was I?
Don't burn the subboard.
We need to burn the subboard.
Fool...
Wake up.
This is not that easy.
What?
I don't sleep.
You were snoring.
Zhong heard you were setting up a factory
and decided to help you out.
They say they have something to offer,
but really,
they just have nothing to do anyway.
Will it do?
The four in the back
aren't able to dismantle phones,
so they want to be temporary workers.
Earn what you can spare, right?
Yes.
What about Mr. Zhong?
Do you know what he used to do for a living?
I spent half of my life dealing with clockwork.
Just look at this. No one could do a finer job.
A fine job, all right.
But do you have to take out every component?
It's useless now.
You could have told me sooner.
I did. You just didn't hear me.
All right.
I'll put them back on then.
Ready?
I'm taking the picture.
- Get in the center, sir. - Go.
- Come.
Three, two, one,
- Cheese! - Cheese!
NICE VIEW ELECTRONIC COMPONENT FACTORY
CLEANING TEAM
Thank you, doctor.
Let's go.
Did he say I'm okay now?
He said you're getting better.
No then.
You'll be okay.
Do you see that building?
It wasn't even there when we first came to Shenzhen.
Now it's all big and tall.
You're still young and can become big and tall,
right?
Tongtong.
Remember,
as long as we work hard,
nothing is impossible.
We're still a little behind schedule.
We're already faster than last month.
We should get faster and faster.
If that's the case, I'll do more tonight.
This is last month's rent.
For the utility bills, could you please speak to Mr. Yang later?
I will ask Ma Yue for more work this month
and pay by the middle of the month.
Fine.
Who are you looking for?
Is that pile of cell phones outside yours?
Yours?
Mr. Li of Huaqiang North told me to come over.
Let's talk about business.
I'll do my side and you do yours. No one will know.
Think about it. It's promising.
You are too timid to make a fortune.
Forget about it. Just leave.
What is he up to?
To lure me into some sort of electronic alchemy.
Electronic alchemy?
Soaking the electronic components in some chemicals
to wash out precious metals.
It seems that it can make a lot of money.
It's not about money.
It is illegal.
Right.
Safety first.
Why did you deduct 100 yuan from my salary?
You worked fewer hours every day last month.
You missed five days of work without telling me.
You should be thankful.
I had to help my alliance with dungeons.
You should have at least given me a heads up.
I'll tell you next month.
Then I'll give you the salary next month.
What? You are not going to give me now?
It won't be fair to others. How will I manage this factory?
Spare it, don't put me off with your manager duties.
You're the factory manager, so what? I'm the president.
All you got are a few containers and broken tables.
Yet you call yourself a manager?
- Zhang Chao, that's enough. - Why should I stop?
It's not fair!
This dump doesn't even have air conditioning.
The cybercafe is better than this.
Are you done?
If you want to do it, do it well.
Or you can leave.
You'd better remember this.
I quit on my own initiative.
I'm not fired by you.
- Zhang Chao. - Let go!
Zhang Chao!
Who cares?
Don't be mad, Boss.
He is out of his mind.
Never mind.
Let's get back to work.
Stop watching. Go back to work.
Mr. Liang,
this is for last month's utility bills.
Give it to Mr. Yang when he comes.
Do you still have money for yourself?
I do.
I've set up a factory recently,
so I'm in a bit of a tight spot.
Your business has nothing to do with me.
Tell me, how many times have you delayed paying rent?
Mr. Wang, please give me a few more days.
- I'll do my best... - Do your best?
You've been delaying for two months.
Tell me now, when exactly will the rent be paid?
Hello, Mr. Wang?
I can't hear you.
- My signal is poor. - Haozi, don't play tricks with me.
- I'll talk to you later. - Listen,
- if you don't pay the rent, I will... - Thank you, Mr. Wang. Bye.
Who are these people?
They came for Ms. Wang.
Over there,
they are talking.
They don't look like good men.
They were sent by her former employer.
She's in the middle of a lawsuit. I guess they want her to drop the case.
They've been here several times.
Were there so many of them here before?
Not really.
Ask them to leave.
You know I won't sign it.
We are both just working for someone else.
Don't give me a hard time, okay?
Your life is on track now.
What else do you want?
Why do you think my life is good?
I haven't heard my son calling me for years.
Do you think that's good?
Well, you can hear us talking now, can't you?
I am wearing a hearing aid.
Then just keep them on.
It's only a few hundred yuan, right?
My son skipped breakfast for a year
to save money to buy it for me.
Such a good son.
Who's responsible for my ear injury?
- It's definitely not mine. - Whose is it then?
- Whose is it? - It's definitely not mine.
My job is to get you to sign this so that I can leave. Understand?
I've said it many times. I won't sign it.
How come everyone else can sign but you?
- Are your ears so valuable? - Yes.
My ears are that valuable.
So many years without protective equipment,
our ears are damaged.
If I sign it, you will never treat workers as human beings.
You are just a damned worker. Don't try to challenge the factory.
- Yes, I'm just a worker. - You have to sign it today no matter what.
- I'm just a worker. - Do you understand?
I won't sign it.
For the last time, I won't sign it.
Go back and tell your boss to wait until the court decides.
Wait for the court's decision?
Come back. Did I say you can leave?
Did I let you leave?
Sign it.
- Don't touch me. - I did, so what?
- Don't touch me. - What are you going to do about it?
- Don't touch me. - Damn you...
Damn you!
How dare you fight back?
You are quite brave.
How many times have I told you?
I'll tell you.
You are only making this hard on yourself.
Who the hell are you?
Who the heck are you?
I am her factory manager.
What are you waiting for?
Get them!
Liu, let's go help!
Okay.
Calm down!
- Buddy! - Great!
- This way. - Okay.
Calm down.
- Come on. - You bastard! Picking on a woman.
I don't even hit female characters in games.
Brat, you are a factory manager?
You? A factory manager?
With just three old and sickly people? Do you want to die?
Damn it. Get him!
Stop fighting. It's not necessary, stop it!
Buddy, Mr. Manager!
Tell your men to stop.
You stop first.
You tell them to stop!
Guys.
Stop, everybody!
Are you really workers?
You are all gangsters, right?
Cut the crap!
The police will arrive soon.
If you dare to come here again.
The hearing aid was bought by my son.
I'll kill you all!
- Ms. Wang. - I'll kill you!
- Calm down! - No, Ms. Wang.
- Calm down, Ms. Wang! - This is too far, Ms. Wang!
Ms. Wang, calm down.
I can repair your hearing aid.
I can fix it. I can fix the hearing aid.
- Ms. Wang. - He can fix it! Shout!
- He can fix it! - He can fix it!
- I can fix it! - He can fix it!
Wait a minute.
What are they shouting?
The hearing-aid.
I can fix it.
For real?
For real.
I can fix it for you.
I promise.
Justified self-defense
is allowed.
Going overboard
is not allowed.
Look at them,
you guys have gone too far.
I'm sorry.
We shouldn't have done it.
Boss,
don't apologize.
They started to pick on our female colleague first.
Why should we apologize?
Sir, what are you complaining about?
If you hit harder,
you would be detained like them.
You're just bluffing.
That's it. Write a guarantee and then you can leave.
I'm sorry for all the trouble today.
It's my treat...
Tonight.
I will hold a banquet too.
I'm getting married on the 3rd of next month.
Getting married?
Did he say getting married?
- Yes. - Congratulations, Liu!
- Congratulations! - Congratulations!
This is great news!
All of you must come.
Good!
COLLEAGUES OF THE GROOM
"Hello, everyone!
I am the manager of Nice View Electronic Components Company.
I am honored to give a speech
as the groom's leader.
I sincerely wish
Mr. Liu Hengzhi and Ms. Wu Xiaoli,
the newlyweds, a happy marriage.
May every day be beautiful and happy for you as a couple."
- Yes! - Yes!
Thank you. Thank you, Mr. Jing.
Please welcome the best man and bridesmaid to present the rings.
Hengzhi,
at this moment,
if you're ready,
you can place the ring on your wife's finger.
Don't cry.
- Kiss! - Kiss!
Dad, please have tea.
Mom, please have tea.
The food is ready.
There you go.
CHEF: XU FU
The food is here!
Boss,
say something.
Long live the Nice View!
- Yes. - That's great.
- Long live the Nice View! - Nicely said.
Long live the Nice View!
- Boss! - The bride is here!
- Come. - Congratulations! May you have kids soon.
- Thank you. - Thank you, boss.
- Take it easy. - Thank you, Mr. Liang.
- Mr. Zhong. Sure. - Have many kids!
- Longhao, cheers! - Cheers!
Boss,
you aren't in a relationship, are you?
No girlfriend. Hey!
- Come over here! Hurry! - Take it easy!
They are my crane operator friends from the construction site.
- Enjoy your chat! - Hi, Mr. Jing.
- Mr. Jing. - Boss.
- Excuse me!
Mr. Jing, I think you and I go well together.
- I don't think so. - I'm the best for you.
- About the last time... - Move! Hear this, sir.
Let's drink the cross-cupped wine today
- and I'm yours. Deal? - What wine?
Come home with me.
Hey.
Let's have a drink.
Sit.
I heard you have dogs too.
What is the name of your dog?
- Tyson. - What?
Tyson.
The boxer?
I was the platoon leader.
If I didn't take the lead, who would?
I was just getting my mine-clearing gear ready.
As soon as I heard
a boom under the foot,
my leg
was gone!
It didn't hurt.
It didn't hurt at all.
Boss,
it was my fault before.
I was acting stupid.
I'll make it up to you
by chugging down a beer for you.
It was a mistake. I'll down it all.
There's not a drop left.
Just take a sip.
I'll take a sip.
Just a sip.
That's it.
That's enough.
No more.
You finish it.
I'll drink it up!
Boss.
Can I
still work for you?
Jing Hao,
can you drink with me?
No problem.
Cheers!
After this whole thing is done,
what do you want to do?
You already know.
I want my sister cured.
I mean for yourself.
What do you want to do for yourself?
Maybe...
I would go back and finish college.
Jing Hao.
PAY THE RENT TO OPEN THE DOOR!
I'm with my sister now.
Please open the door first.
No way.
What if you dash with your stuff the moment I open the door?
I have lived here for two years. Where can I go?
I don't care.
Pay the three months' rent you owe. Then move out.
I really don't have the money now.
- Just give me a few more days and I'll... - Enough.
If you don't pay the rent,
don't even think about taking away your luggage.
Sorry, the subscriber you dialed is busy now.
Please try again later.
Jing Hao.
I'm sleepy.
Where are we going to sleep tonight?
Keep your voice down. Don't let the boss hear you.
Sorry for the trouble, ma'am.
It's okay.
I am on the night shift today.
You can sleep in my bed.
Thank you, ma'am.
Sorry, the subscriber you dialed is busy now.
Please try again later.
Sorry, the subscriber you dialed is busy now.
Please try again later.
Where is Tao?
- He is not in the dormitory? - No, he's not.
Where else could he be?
Shuffle and deal the cards.
- Why are you here? - You tell me.
I've been looking for you all night!
- You kept hanging up on me. - What's with you?
You're gambling here when you still owe me?
Let's go. Pay me back.
- I'll hit you... - Let's go!
- Let go. - Go!
Pay me back!
What's wrong with you?
Go!
Don't touch me!
I can go by myself.
Go then.
- Move. - I can go by myself.
When I said, "Look for it yourself," you really did.
Don't you think you're going too far, Jing Hao?
What a great friend you are.
Friend?
- Is this all you have? - Yes.
I lent you money because you said your mom was ill.
Was she even sick?
You really would make up all kinds of lies.
Gambling bastard.
Like you never gambled?
Your bets had much higher stakes.
If you lose the bet, you will lose your sister!
What am I supposed to do?
You tell me!
What else can I do, but gamble?
Can't the landlord give you more leeway?
I owe him three months' rent
and only paid a small part of it.
If you and the neighbors hadn't helped me,
he wouldn't even have handed back my stuff.
Besides, it's nice here.
We have water and electricity.
Don't worry.
Anyway, if you need anything,
just tell me, okay?
Bye.
Jing Hao.
Why aren't we staying at Mr. Liang's?
We have already stayed for two nights.
We can't bother them too much.
Right?
Are you feeling better?
It's time for bed.
Aren't you going to sleep?
I'll work right next to you.
Will you always be here?
I am always with you.
Just go to sleep.
NICE VIEW MOBILE PHONE REPAIR
Wake up.
Tuesday morning. Wenbo Building.
- All right. - All right.
- Thank you, Ma Yue. - Thank you, Ma Yue.
Neck.
- It's itchy. - Don't move.
Don't move. Sit still.
Stop it.
Jing Hao.
Am I going to die?
No, you won't.
We will be able to do the surgery soon.
Will it hurt?
No.
You'll be fine as soon as you wake up.
All right.
We're catching up.
By the way,
how long have we delayed the factory's rent payment?
It should've been paid last week. Mr. Yang has called me several times.
Don't worry about it.
The cleaning team will pay me early next month.
I'll give him the rent and utilities then.
Fine.
I'll talk to him.
Okay.
Jing Hao.
Do you want to pee?
- I'll get you a potty. - There's a noise outside.
Stay here and don't move.
- Why is someone living here? - How do I know?
Run!
Hey! What are you two doing?
Run!
Stop!
Stop! Stop the car!
Stop!
Stop the car!
Stop!
- Jing Hao! - Give me!
- Give me back my stuff. - Let go!
Are you crazy?
Stop the car!
Jing Hao!
Let go. Hands off!
Are you crazy!
Do you want to die?
Stop the car!
- Stop the car! - Fuck off!
Are you out of your mind?
Stop! Give me back my stuff!
Give me back!
Bastard. Screw you!
Go to hell!
Pull over! Stop the car!
Are you all right, sir?
Are you okay?
- Call the police. - Okay.
Where is your shoe?
Your stuff was found.
Sign here.
We'll send it to you as soon as possible.
- Thank you, sir. - You're welcome.
If you hadn't held one of them down first, we couldn't have found them.
Don't pull these dangerous stunts from now on.
These illegal scavengers would do literally anything.
Why would you risk your life
just for a bunch of old phones?
It's not worth it.
It is.
Take off your gloves.
And the other one.
How many days have you been working like this?
Three days.
Damn you!
What are you doing?
Today, you dropped a bucket.
Tomorrow, you could kick the bucket.
Don't you know the rules?
How dare you work when you're injured!
Did you forget how Xu died?
Put away your equipment and get out of here.
Let me work until the end of this month.
I really need the money.
And you're risking your life for it?
Go!
Wait.
Payment for three days of work.
This is more than three days'.
Just go, my friend.
Thank you, Ma Yue.
Jing Hao.
Come here.
This is for the utility bills.
What about the rent last month?
It should have been paid half a month ago.
Can I pay you back when the work is done?
Do you want an extension again?
- No. - Jing Hao.
I've been nice to you, haven't I?
When have you ever paid your rent on time?
Also, how much trouble you've caused recently?
Did I let you pay for the gate?
And how many times have the cops shown up here?
How can I explain it to my clients?
Will you pay me for my losses when you're done?
Mr. Yang.
I'm really having a hard time.
I'm so sick of this.
Who isn't having a hard time?
Do you think you're the only one?
We are all having it rough!
I'll give you three days.
Either you pay me the rent for two months
or you leave.
It continues to rain during the day throughout the city.
The daily rainfall in some areas has exceeded 100 mm.
According to the latest forecast of Shenzhen Meteorological Bureau,
the super typhoon Utor
will pass through the city earlier than predicted.
There will be strong winds and heavy rainfall throughout the city.
All schools and employers are requested
to provide flood-prevention preparations
for those who are already in school or on duty.
Please give me a small advance.
I can charge 50,000 yuan less for the total amount.
No way.
It's 100,000.
Do you think you are at a flea market?
Haggling like that?
Mr. Li,
please help me this time.
- I recently... - It's not up to me.
You promised Mr. Zhao not to ask for an advance.
Then give me his phone number.
I'll talk to him myself.
Have you ever wondered why he gave you my business card?
It's because he doesn't want you to contact him at all.
The reason why he signed with you
was because you earned his respect at that time.
If he sees the way you are now,
do you think he will still pay any attention to you?
I was right about you.
You are just an overambitious wage earner.
You dare to say yes to everything,
but you can't get anything done.
Now get out.
If the typhoon comes,
you won't be able to leave.
Mom.
Do you want some water?
Do you know
that I'm leaving this world?
I don't want you to go.
I don't want to go either.
I will take good care of Tongtong.
You must also take care
of yourself.
I rented the container to others.
You have three days to move out.
When the rain stops, I'll get someone to clean out your stuff.
Then you can come to take it away.
Boss!
What a mess!
The wind was strong last night.
This Utor is quite impressive, isn't it?
Are our goods all right?
We did such a good job of waterproofing,
- there must be no problem. - Definitely.
That tarp is pretty thick.
Why are you sitting here?
There are only two weeks left before delivery.
I can't pay your salary.
The factory has been taken away and rented to others.
We have to move out in three days.
I don't know what to do.
I'm sorry, everyone.
Boss.
We have heard about the difficulties.
It's just about the wages and factory.
You are not the only one in our factory.
We are all employees of this factory.
That's right.
Why do you treat us like outsiders?
Let me make a stand first.
You can pay me the wage after the work is done.
That's fine with me.
Me too.
I'm fine with it.
- Me too. - I'm pretty fine with it.
I don't even need to be paid.
Don't worry about the factory either.
- We've worked it out. - Yes.
No employer dared to hire me after I left prison,
so I've always been working at home.
I have also done some outsourcing.
Each of us can get some work to do at home.
My roommates can also help.
We can definitely meet the schedule.
Yes. We are already skilled workers.
By the way,
what about the goods under the shed?
It's not a big deal.
I'll call my wife to give a hand.
You know what she does for a living.
That shed is nothing to her.
My wife is also coming to help.
We'll pack everything up and take it with us today.
I've talked to the old folks at the nursing home,
they'd love to have you there.
It's all solved.
- Yes, let's do it. - What are we waiting for?
Wait a minute,
there is one more thing.
Boss.
What do you think?
Honey, you're awesome!
- Go! - Go!
- Okay, stop! - Stop!
NICE VIEW
Honey, let's go!
Okay!
NICE VIEW ELECTRONIC COMPONENT FACTORY
Jing Hao.
Why are you awake?
I dreamed about Mom.
She said I've grown up
and she asked me to take care of you.
You must already be exhausted, right?
Thank you.
Jing Hao.
We'll contact you when the quality inspection is done.
SHENNING ELECTRONICS MIRACLES CREATE THE FUTURE!
Bye, Mr. Jing.
- Good morning, Mr. Sun. - Good morning.
- Good morning, Mr. Sun. - Good morning, Mr. Sun.
I may be late tonight.
It's fine.
I'll wait for you at Mr. Sun's duty booth.
Okay.
Will you get the results today?
Yes.
Take it easy.
You are the best.
Bye.
SHENNING ELECTRONICS
Hello?
Okay.
Mr. Jing. You can go inside now.
I think we nailed it.
- Please. - Yes.
Right.
Okay.
That's all for now.
Nice to see you, Jing Hao.
Hello, Mr. Zhao.
And they are?
My partners.
Have a seat.
Jing Hao.
First of all,
you were able to finish the order on time.
It's not an easy feat.
As for quality,
our agreement was a minimum of 85% pass rate
and your pass rate
is 87%.
Congratulations.
You've made it.
It looks like you went through a lot to get it done.
There is one more thing.
I've asked the products and marketing departments
to do a research study.
I'm going to build a green industry chain.
And I want to continue working with you.
Let's sign a contract for two years at five million yuan.
Will you join me?
Can I ask a question?
Yes.
Is there an advance payment this time?
Yes, there is.
We really did our best this time.
Like you did anything.
Am I right?
Mr. Li.
- This thing today is actually... - What?
Keep talking.
MARCH 2014, THE SURGERY WAS SUCCESSFUL!
SIX YEARS LATER
Please welcome
the CEO of Nice View Electronics,
who is also the general manager of Nice View New Products,
to the stage.
NICE VIEW ELECTRONICS 2019 NEW PRODUCT LAUNCH
Hello, everyone.
I'm Jing Hao.
- Good! - Great!
You're amazing!
ZHONG WEI, FOUNDER OF JIXIANG SENIOR CENTER SINCE 2016
ACCOMMODATING OVER 200 SENIOR CITIZENS, HIMSELF INCLUDED.
ZHANG CHAO, CO-FOUNDER OF WIND CHASER CYBERCAFE SINCE 2017
CURRENTLY OWN 7 CHAIN STORES, HOST OF MULTIPLE E-SPORT EVENTS.
LIU HENGZHI, CO-FOUNDER OF WIND CHASER CYBERCAFE SINCE 2017
HAD A DAUGHTER WITH WU XIAOLI IN 2018.
ZHANG LONGHAO, FOUNDER OF LONGHAO BOXING CLUB SINCE 2015
WITH HUNDREDS OF CADETS
LATER ESTABLISHED THREE SHELTERS FOR HOMELESS ANIMALS
MARRIED WANG CHUNMEI IN 2016
WANG CHUNMEI, FOUNDER OF WORKERS' HELP CENTER SINCE 2015
HAVING SERVED NEARLY A THOUSAND WORKERS
MARRIED ZHANG LONGHAO IN 2016
LIANG YONGCHENG, HR MANAGER OF NICE VIEW ELECTRONICS
MOVED INTO A NEW HOUSE WITH HIS WIFE AND DAD IN 2016
JING TONG, STUDENT IN MEILIN ROAD HIGH, FIRST GRADE OF JUNIOR HIGH.
HOPING TO BE A DOCTOR
JING HAO, FOUNDER OF NICE VIEW ELECTRONICS SINCE 2015
RETURNED TO COLLEGE IN THE SAME YEAR.
NICE VIEW ELECTRONICS 2019 NEW PRODUCT LAUNCH
NICE VIEW ELECTRONIC COMPONENT FACTORY
TO EVERY ONE OF YOU WHO IS FIGHTING YOUR OWN FIGHT IN THE NEW ERA
WE ARE ALL MIRACLE WORKERS
Together, everyone. Come on!
Come on, Boss!