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Eng Dub A Father Who Chose Peace
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00:00Dozens of cars are waiting for me when I leave prison.
00:03Hundreds of my subordinates nod and greet me, they beg me to join them again,
00:06but I ignore them and walk past them to stand before my wife, Lily.
00:10Tears roll down her face as she slaps me.
00:13Once.
00:14Twice.
00:14Thrice.
00:16Everyone watches in shock as I let her slap me a dozen times.
00:19I hug her tightly while she sobs loudly in my arms.
00:22I kiss her forehead and say softly,
00:24The old me is dead from this day forth.
00:26Lily leans against my chest and leaves a bite mark on my shoulder.
00:30I ignore my subordinates and take her hand, saying,
00:33Let's go back home.
00:34I defeated thousands of men, causing havoc everywhere.
00:37Everyone feared me.
00:39The police arrested me on my wedding day.
00:41Lily cried her heart out in her wedding dress.
00:44I understood then that power was useless if I couldn't protect my family.
00:47Her crying face haunted my thoughts while I was in jail.
00:50I silently swore that I would quit.
00:52Lily had a tough life in the last few years.
00:55She refuses Emperor Group's money because she wants me to cut ties with my past,
00:58but no one's willing to hire me because I had served time in jail.
01:02She sells the diamond ring I gave her.
01:04We buy a van and do deliveries.
01:06Life is tough, but we're happy.
01:09Lily gets pregnant, thinking of being a father makes me ecstatic.
01:12One day, Lily's water breaks during a delivery.
01:15I rush her to the hospital.
01:17When we reach a junction, a BMW tries to force its way into our lane.
01:21Normally, I'd let the car merge into my lane, but Lily is in labor.
01:26Every second is precious.
01:27The light is turning red.
01:29I have to wait two minutes if I yield to the BMW.
01:32Everyone knows how tough it is to wait for the green light.
01:35I slam my foot on the accelerator.
01:37The BMW refuses to yield and forces its way into my lane.
01:40It continuously honks at me, wanting me to give in.
01:43We're seconds away from colliding.
01:45I steal my nerves and press forward.
01:48The driver loses his nerve, but he has already drove past the line, so he has to turn left as
01:52well.
01:53He rolls down his window and shouts at me.
01:55Why are you being so stubborn when you're just driving a van?
01:58You think you can pay a BMW's repair fees?
02:00The old me would have ended him.
02:02I ignore him.
02:03Lily's safety is my top priority.
02:06She leans weakly against the seat and says,
02:08Don't fight him.
02:09Hospital first.
02:10I nod and touch her stomach, reassuring her.
02:13I know what to do.
02:14I didn't expect the driver to speed up and swerve into my lane before suddenly braking.
02:19I slam my foot on the brake.
02:21The van lurches forward.
02:22The safety belt digs into Lily's stomach, causing her to scream in pain.
02:26It hurts.
02:27Slow down, honey.
02:29Anger burns in my chest when I see Lily's pained expression.
02:31I was driving carefully until the driver decided to cause a commotion,
02:35braking so suddenly and dangerously.
02:37I assume that he'll come out to argue with me.
02:39I plan to tell him that we're rushing to the hospital, but he starts driving again.
02:43I sigh in relief, thinking that it's over.
02:45But I'm sorely mistaken.
02:47Consumed by rage, that guy drives at a snail's pace and blocks my way.
02:51When I swerve left, he swerves left.
02:53When I swerve right, he swerves right, too.
02:56I'm losing my mind.
02:58I roll down my window and shout,
03:00Stop this.
03:00I'm rushing to the hospital.
03:02I honk at him wildly, hoping he'll stop.
03:04But he ignores my pleas and continues blocking my way.
03:07I'm filled with a murderous rage.
03:10My glory days flash through my mind.
03:12He would have been dead if I hadn't changed.
03:14I'm not obliged to yield to him.
03:15I didn't expect to get involved with a madman.
03:18Lily can tell that I'm losing patience.
03:21Teasingly, she says,
03:22You've dealt with worst, Joe Holt.
03:24Have some patience.
03:26I can't stay calm when you're involved.
03:28I've never been a romantic person, yet I can't help but worry about Lily.
03:32I love her dearly.
03:34She bites her lip and says,
03:35I can endure this.
03:36I've been through worse.
03:38I force myself to calm down.
03:40We're about to reach the highway.
03:42It's dangerous to drive slow on the highway.
03:44The driver won't be that foolish.
03:46The BMW suddenly speeds up and swerves right, clearing a path for me.
03:50I sigh in relief and swiftly speed up.
03:53I say gently,
03:54Don't worry, honey.
03:55There's the highway.
03:56We'll be at the hospital soon.
03:57Lily's face is pale.
03:59Just then, my phone rings.
04:00I answer the call.
04:02An anxious voice asks,
04:03Is Mrs. Holt in labor?
04:04We're on our way.
04:06I got someone to buy a gold necklace for the baby.
04:08Don't come.
04:08I won't accept your gift.
04:10I've cut ties with you.
04:11You were our boss.
04:13Let us have a look.
04:14I don't answer.
04:15I watch the BMW driver roll down the window.
04:18I wonder what he's up to now.
04:20Does he want to fight?
04:21I watch as he throws a cup of milk tea at the van.
04:23It hits the windshield, causing the drink to splatter everywhere.
04:27I can't see the road.
04:28The van is going 80 miles an hour.
04:31Lily shrieks in terror.
04:32I slam my foot on the brake.
04:34I frantically remind myself that I can slow down, but I can't change lanes.
04:38No matter how obscured my vision is, I swear to protect my family no matter the cost.
04:43The car slows down.
04:44My heart is racing.
04:46My subordinates are panicking over the phone.
04:48Is Mrs. Holt okay?
04:50Why did she scream?
04:51The safety belt digs into our bodies again.
04:53Lily wails in agony and holds her stomach.
04:55It hurts.
04:56He's a lunatic, honey.
04:58Is he trying to kill us?
04:59My subordinate's breathing turns heavy over the phone.
05:01Is someone messing with you, boss?
05:03I can't afford to be distracted.
05:05There's something greasy in the milk tea.
05:07A thick layer of grease sticks to the windshield no matter how I try to clean it.
05:11I can't see the road.
05:13Just then, the BMW driver moves in front of me again.
05:16He's not driving slowly, but he keeps speeding up and slowing down when I'm basically blind,
05:21messing with me.
05:22I'm tempted to drag him out of his car, but we're on the highway.
05:25My subordinates sound furious over the phone.
05:28No one messes with the boss.
05:29Round up everyone right now.
05:31We're coming to help you, boss.
05:33Tell us your location.
05:34We'll protect you and Mrs. Holt.
06:06I ignore my subordinates when the driver slows down.
06:09An empty space opens on the left lane.
06:12It's my chance.
06:13I quickly merge into the left lane and speed up to pass him, but the van is too slow.
06:17The driver realizes that I'm trying to pass him.
06:20He swiftly tries to cut into my lane, but my car is already merging in.
06:24The way he's blocking me is illegal.
06:26We're seconds away from colliding.
06:27I'm about to slow down when I glance at Lily.
06:30She's gripping the armrest with a look of conviction.
06:32I feel like I'm seeing the Lily of the past, who used to stand by my side.
06:36I grip my teeth.
06:37Instead of braking, I step on the gas.
06:40The BMW driver eventually loses his nerve, but it's too late.
06:44My van crashes into the BMW with a loud bang.
06:47I grip the steering wheel to keep the van steady.
06:49Since the BMW is already partially in my lane, it swerves wildly and nearly flips.
06:54This is my chance.
06:56I hastily pass him.
06:57I have to admit the BMW is sturdy.
06:59From the van's rearview mirror, I watch the car spin around before hitting a barricade,
07:03breaking one of its headlights, but it quickly regains its bearings.
07:07The driver is enraged by my actions.
07:09After riding itself, the BMW chases after me.
07:12I sigh heavily.
07:14I've no choice.
07:14I'm better than him, but my van can't outrun him.
07:17He only needs 5 seconds to reach 60 miles per hour.
07:20Meanwhile, I'm transporting goods in my van and need 20 seconds to reach the same speed.
07:24I can't lose him when I'm outmatched.
07:27Besides, my van is already unsteady.
07:29To be safe, I exit the highway.
07:32I can't risk Lily's safety.
07:34I stop my car and turn on the blinkers.
07:37I trust that the driver will let me go once I explain the situation to him.
07:41Using this chance, I hastily exit the van and clean the windshield.
07:45This way, I can send Lily to the hospital as soon as possible.
07:48The BMW slows to a stop next to my van, perhaps afraid that I'll escape.
07:53The driver, Flint Klein, stops his car in front of mine, giving my van no space to maneuver around.
07:59Only then does he step out.
08:00He points a finger at me and starts cursing me out.
08:03Why are you acting so high and mighty when you're just driving a van?
08:06You dare not let a BMW pass you?
08:09Are you stupid?
08:10The old me would have punched him by now.
08:12But for Lily's sake, I suppress my anger.
08:15I couldn't let you pass.
08:17I'm transporting a pregnant woman, who's in labor.
08:19Flint walks over to the van window to look at Lily.
08:23Bewildered, he asks.
08:24Why drive like a lunatic with a pregnant woman on board?
08:27We could have avoided this if you let me pass.
08:30I don't understand why he's calling me a lunatic.
08:32I was already turning left.
08:34You're not supposed to turn left at your position at the time.
08:37Shut up.
08:38You ran into my car.
08:39Pay up first.
08:40I don't understand why I have to pay him.
08:43Why do I have to pay you when you're in the wrong?
08:45I'm rushing to the hospital.
08:47The cops will take over.
08:49Leave if you dare.
08:50It'll be a hit and run for you.
08:51I thought he would change his mind after finding about Lily.
08:54He doesn't.
08:56On the contrary, he's trying to accuse me of committing a hit and run during such a critical moment.
09:01I clench my fists, realizing that something is amiss.
09:05Lily weakly says.
09:06Calm down.
09:07You promised me you wouldn't fight again.
09:09I take a deep breath and suppress my anger.
09:11You can call the cops.
09:13We can talk later.
09:14Let me leave.
09:16Don't get in my way.
09:17I try to get back into the van, but he slams his foot against the door.
09:20The door slams shut with a deafening bang.
09:23He points at me and shouts.
09:25Listen up.
09:26I drive a BMW.
09:28Meanwhile, no one will care if the child in her stomach dies.
09:31Out of my way.
09:32My wife's in labor.
09:34Flint shrugs.
09:35He doesn't care.
09:36I don't care.
09:37It's not my wife who's giving birth.
09:40You almost killed me.
09:42You can either pay me now or grovel at my feet to settle this.
09:45You're insane.
09:45He scoffs.
09:46Calling me insane when you refuse to give in to a BMW driver.
09:50The world's gone mad.
09:51At that moment, I realize that Flint is a bastard.
09:54He looks down on me.
09:56He thinks I shall yield to him because I'm poor.
09:59Worried I'll start a fight, Lily holds her stomach and says.
10:02We don't have much money on us, sir.
10:05My husband used all his money to pay for our child's birth.
10:09We'll owe you until the cops handle this.
10:11Fuck.
10:12How dare you mess with me when you're poor?
10:14I'm tempted to punch him in the face, but Lily's pain noises stop me from snapping.
10:19Suppressing my anger, I say.
10:21We've given you an out.
10:22If you agree, I'll owe you money until the cops intervene.
10:26Let us leave now.
10:27He shrugs and says.
10:29Why should I wait for the cops to make a decision?
10:31Are you trying to threaten us?
10:33I know you're trying to take advantage of us right now.
10:36My honest deduction seems to have dealt a blow to his pride.
10:40How dare you accuse me of that?
10:42I lift my hand and block his wrist with my arm, stopping his attack and making him yelp in pain.
10:48I reflexively clamp my free hand around his neck and lift him off his feet.
10:53He looks at me in terror.
10:55His legs flail around in the air.
10:57His words are indecipherable.
10:59Panicking.
11:00Lily exclaims.
11:01Stop.
11:02Don't hurt him, honey.
11:03I glare at the BMW driver.
11:06In the past, I would have dealt with trash like him without blinking.
11:10The BMW's doors suddenly swing open.
11:13Two other men step out and start cursing at me.
11:15How dare you lay your hands on him?
11:17I didn't notice that there were other people in the car.
11:20I look at them and loosen my grip.
11:22I'm not scared.
11:24Although I can easily deal with them, they can be heartless and target Lily instead of me if they're cornered.
11:29I'll never be able to forgive myself.
11:32Flint drops to the floor and wheezes painfully.
11:35He doesn't know I'm worrying about Lily, assuming that I'm scared.
11:38He grits his teeth.
11:39Scared now, are you?
11:41Where's your bravado now?
11:42His friends help him up.
11:44His face twists as he demands.
11:46I wanted $20,000 at first, but now, I want $50,000.
11:50Bastard.
11:51How dare you touch me?
11:52Lily anxiously says.
11:54My husband didn't hurt you.
11:55You're the one who attacked him.
11:58Joe was just defending himself.
11:59His friends retort.
12:01I didn't see him attack anyone.
12:03I only saw your husband attack him.
12:05Lily panics.
12:06She exclaims.
12:07Stop spouting nonsense.
12:08There are cameras everywhere.
12:10Joe has only been out of prison for a year.
12:13Don't you dare frame him.
12:14They are stunned by Lily's words.
12:16They then burst out laughing.
12:18Flint approaches me and pokes his finger into my chest.
12:22He laughs and says.
12:23So, you've served time, huh?
12:26Was it for robbery or burglary?
12:27I ignore Flint.
12:29I grab the door handle and say.
12:31Last warning.
12:32Stop getting in our way.
12:33I need to send her to the hospital.
12:35Quote.
12:35Flint grabs my hand and scoffs.
12:38Stop acting intimidating just because you've done time.
12:40I've been in fights too, you know.
12:42I don't understand him.
12:43His fights are child's play compared to the bloody battles I survived.
12:48Meanwhile, one of his friends exclaims.
12:50Pay us $50,000 if you want to go.
12:52Don't you love your wife?
12:54Cough up the money now.
12:56Flint cackles.
12:57Glad for his friend's support.
12:58Stop pretending to be a doting husband when you can't even pay me.
13:02I'm tired of dealing with them.
13:04Fortunately, I have some pens and check.
13:06I grab them and jot down $50,000 on the check.
13:09I know I won't be paying Flint once Lily is hospitalized and the cops intervene.
13:13I didn't expect Flint to tear the check to shreds when I hand it to him.
13:17He hisses.
13:18That's worthless.
13:20What if you run away?
13:21What do you want?
13:22I'm running out of patience.
13:24I don't trust you to keep your word.
13:26I'll only accept cash.
13:28I don't care if you have to get a loan.
13:30Cough up the money right now and beg for my forgiveness.
13:33I...
13:33I can't get a loan.
13:34I'm not lying.
13:36I haven't been able to find a job because I serve time.
13:39No one will loan me any money.
13:41Flint refuses to accept my excuse.
13:43He says...
13:44Get someone to do it for you.
13:45I'm about to reject him when my phone starts ringing.
13:48My subordinates are calling again.
13:51Flint snatches my phone before I can do anything.
13:54He looks at the screen and says...
13:56This must be your friend, right?
13:58Perfect timing.
14:00Let's ask him to collect money for you.
14:03Flint cackles...
14:04You'll be inviting trouble upon yourself if you answer that call.
14:08He laughs...
14:08You're a terrible driver, but you're good at talking shit.
14:11He then answers the call, turning on speaker mode.
14:14My subordinates anxiously ask...
14:17You okay, boss?
14:18Are you at the hospital?
14:19Flint replies impatiently.
14:21Calling him boss when he only drives a van.
14:23He wrecked my car.
14:24I won't let him leave unless you send me $50,000 now.
14:27My subordinates breathe hard.
14:30Where are you?
14:30We'll head over now.
14:31Rose Street under Dawson Highway.
14:33It has to be $50,000.
14:35I won't let him leave if a cent is missing.
14:37You can call the cops.
14:39I don't mind.
14:40I'm rich enough to play your games.
14:42No cops.
14:43We'll play with you.
14:44Wait there.
14:45We're bringing $500,000.
14:47The BMW driver is confused by my subordinate's words.
14:50He asks...
14:51What is he talking about?
14:52He agreed to bring $500,000 but said no to the cops.
14:55One of his friends laughs and says...
14:57He's just scaring you, acting as if he's going to beat you up.
15:01Flint shakes his head.
15:02Do poor people like to put on an act?
15:05Oh, how terrifying.
15:07Your buddy isn't going to beat me up, is he?
15:09I feel repulsed looking at his face.
15:11I squash the urge to punch him and walk to the passenger's side.
15:15I take Lily's hand and gently say...
15:17Don't worry.
15:18They'll be here soon.
15:20We'll be able to rush to the hospital then.
15:22Lily sobs and whispers...
15:24I'm sorry, honey, for making you owe them again.
15:27I shake my head and kiss her hand.
15:29I whisper...
15:30Your well-being is the priority.
15:32Flint and his friends start laughing boisterously.
15:35Flint points at me and says...
15:37Wow!
15:37You owe your friend?
15:38Will you give him free deliveries?
15:40His friends roared in laughter.
15:42Well, making deliveries is expensive.
15:44It costs at least $20.
15:46They laugh again.
15:48Lily eventually grows annoyed at their endless insults.
15:51She sadly asks...
15:52Why are you harassing us?
15:54You're the ones who are in the wrong.
15:56Flint says...
15:57So what if I harass you?
15:59I'm bored.
16:00Is insulting you a crime?
16:01He approaches me with an arrogant look.
16:04My car is more expensive, so you have to compensate me.
16:07I'm richer than you, so you deserve to be harassed.
16:10Got a problem?
16:11I clench my fists.
16:13Flint looks down at my hands and scoffs.
16:15Hit me.
16:16A pauper like you will be thrown in jail and go bankrupt.
16:19But I'm different.
16:21I just have to compensate you if I beat you half to death.
16:24His friend says...
16:25Stop scaring him.
16:26He won't dare hurt you.
16:28He's going to be a father soon.
16:31He needs to work to raise the baby.
16:33Flint scoffs arrogantly.
16:34Hear that?
16:35That's the difference between us.
16:37Even if I beat you up now, my company is still earning money.
16:41If you hurt me, your baby will starve to death.
16:44Just then, a deafening noise sounds through the air.
16:47My subordinates have arrived in a medevac helicopter.
16:50The helicopter lands on the large, empty space next to us.
16:54Flint and his friends stare in shock.
16:57Bewildered, he exclaims...
16:58Oh, my God.
16:59You even called for a helicopter?
17:01Every mile costs $50.
17:03No?
17:04Stop playing the hero before your wife when you have no money.
17:07His friend chimes in.
17:08Look closely.
17:09General hospitals charge that price.
17:11But this looks like Emperor Hospital's helicopter.
17:13They charge $200 per mile.
17:16Emperor Hospital isn't private.
17:18Don't they only treat Emperor Group's members?
17:20As Emperor Group's founder, I'm a little stunned hearing them mention it.
17:24Flint and his friends grow nervous.
17:27They wonder if I'm part of Emperor Group that can't be crossed.
17:31Flint hesitates before he approaches me.
17:34Are you part of Emperor Group?
17:35I'd like to apologize if you were.
17:37You can leave once you show me your ID.
17:39No need to pay me.
17:41Shocked, his friends say.
17:43I remember now.
17:44Didn't Emperor Group's CEO, Joe Holt, get released from prison a year ago?
17:48His wife mentioned that he left prison a year ago.
17:51He can't be Joe Holt, can he?
17:53He's right, his friends called him boss just now.
17:56Surprise flickers over Flint's face.
17:59He quickly regains his composure and says.
18:01Joe won't be driving a delivery truck.
18:03It doesn't matter who he is.
18:05We can't afford to offend anyone from Emperor Group.
18:08His arrogance is gone and replaced by politeness, he says.
18:12Sir, I didn't know you were part of Emperor Group.
18:15Show me your work ID, and we'll call it even.
18:19I'll even cover your repair fees.
18:21I don't have a work ID.
18:22I had cut ties with my past, so I didn't stay with Emperor Group.
18:26I answer honestly.
18:27I don't have an ID.
18:28His respectful expression stiffens before it's replaced by humiliation and rage.
18:33I thought you were part of Emperor Group.
18:35Why did you call their helicopter here?
18:37Every mile costs $200.
18:39Can you afford it?
18:40He and his friends relax upon hearing my answer.
18:43Their arrogance returns in full force.
18:46They assume that the helicopter is picking up someone else.
18:49You sure scared me.
18:50A van driver couldn't possibly be part of Emperor Group.
18:53The BMW driver is being two-faced again.
18:56He points at me and says.
18:57I thought you were with Emperor Group.
18:59Cough up at the money now and beg for my forgiveness.
19:02I have no time to waste.
19:04I unbuckle Lily's seatbelt.
19:06I pick her up just as the medical team steps out of the helicopter.
19:10They rush over to me.
19:12The paramedic asks me.
19:14You booked maternity room, no, 32, correct?
19:16Yes.
19:16Flint chortles when he hears our conversation.
19:19She's going to a maternity hospital?
19:21I thought it was Emperor Hospital.
19:23I guess you're not their employee.
19:25He laughs.
19:26You're quite the spender.
19:28They have no helicopters, so you used one of Emperor's.
19:31You scared me just now.
19:33Thought you were with them, but you're just using their helicopter.
19:36The paramedic doesn't understand.
19:38He quickly helps Lily onto the stretcher and tells his colleagues.
19:42Prepare for takeoff.
19:43But first he grabs the stretcher and shakes his head.
19:46Wait.
19:46She can't leave.
19:47What do you mean?
19:48He continues.
19:49I don't intend to offend Emperor Group, but this couple still owes me money.
19:53They can't leave.
19:54He shoves me aside and says.
19:56You're quite the actor.
19:58Knowing you can't win, you call a helicopter from Emperor Group to scare me.
20:03I finally lose my temper at that moment.
20:05He keeps harassing me by using Lily's safety against me.
20:09I grab a fistful of his collar.
20:11He steps back in terror.
20:13Flint's friends grab my shirt in retaliation and try to pull me off him.
20:17My shirt rips in the chaos, revealing the black dragon tattoo on my back.
20:22They gasp in shock when they see the tattoo.
20:24One of them exclaims.
20:26Doesn't Joe have this tattoo?
20:28Flint looks at me in shock.
20:29He seems to have an epiphany and exclaims.
20:32I get what's going on now.
20:34You damned pauper.
20:35You called the helicopter here because you served time and have a dragon tattoo on your back.
20:40You plan to pose as Joe.
20:41His friends snap back to their senses upon hearing his analysis.
20:45He's doing so much to drag Emperor Group into this.
20:48He might trick those who aren't in the know.
20:50Flint sighs and says.
20:52Bastard.
20:53I'm just asking you to pay me, but you have a death wish.
20:56Do you have any idea how dangerous it is to pretend to be Mr. Holt?
21:00He was in jail for so long, but Emperor Group left the CEO role vacant for him.
21:05They're incredibly loyal.
21:06In the past, they eliminated everyone who pretended to be Joe.
21:10Ignorance has made you a fool.
21:12Flint grabs me with one hand and pulls out his phone.
21:14He smirks and says.
21:16Coincidentally, my partner works with Emperor Group.
21:19What if I call him and tell him to inform Emperor Group about this?
21:23Things will get interesting, no?
21:24I reply.
21:25You're digging your own grave.
21:26Flint asks.
21:27Cat got your tongue?
21:29If you had worked hard, you wouldn't be so broke now.
21:32Lily loses her patience at Flint's endless insults.
21:35She exclaims.
21:36My husband is Joe Holt.
21:37Flint laughs.
21:38Do you take me for a fool?
21:39Or perhaps you take Mr. Holt for one?
21:42No one will give up on being Emperor Group's CEO to make deliveries with a van.
21:46He really is Joe.
21:47I'm not lying.
21:48Flint looks at the paramedic and says.
21:50This man claims that he's Joe Holt.
21:53He's saying that he's your CEO.
21:54I'm just a regular employee.
21:56Mr. Holt's friends are our higher-ups.
21:59I don't know what he looks like.
22:01There's an emergency here.
22:03Don't get in our way.
22:04Flint asks.
22:05Are you sure we're getting in your way?
22:06If this guy is pretending to be Mr. Holt, how will you explain yourself if you save his wife?
22:12The paramedic asks.
22:13How are you so sure he's an imposter?
22:15Flint replies.
22:16We can find out now if he's the real thing.
22:18He then makes a video call.
22:20When the call connects, he points the phone at me and says gleefully.
22:24Greetings, Mr. Mills.
22:26Guess what?
22:27I ran into an imposter pretending to be Mr. Holt when I was out today.
22:31The man on the screen is stunned when he sees me.
22:33His face darkens.
22:35I recognize him.
22:37Ash Mills.
22:38He's stuck to us like a leech in the past.
22:40Flint says.
22:41I heard you used to work with Mr. Holt.
22:44I figured you wouldn't let an imposter run around sullying Mr. Holt's name.
22:48So I called you as soon as possible.
22:50Ash asks.
22:51Where are you?
22:51Flint quickly replies.
22:53Near your company.
22:54I wanted to visit you to discuss our next project when I ran into this pauper.
22:58Okay.
22:59I'm coming over now.
23:00Ash then abruptly ends the call.
23:02Flint is oblivious to his impending doom.
23:04He starts chortling.
23:06You're done for.
23:08You crossed someone you shouldn't have.
23:10He laughs.
23:11I glare at him.
23:12He has no idea he's the one who's done for.
23:15Ash is indebted to me.
23:16So he acts quickly.
23:18It doesn't take long for Flint to start waving in a certain direction.
23:22He laughs.
23:23We're over here, Mr. Mills.
23:24I turn to watch Ash and his men stalk toward us.
23:27I didn't know he had established a company here since I had cut ties with my past.
23:32Meanwhile, the sounds of roaring engines echo along the road.
23:35My subordinates have arrived.
23:37Dozens of luxury cars, such as Maybach's, Mercedes's, and Bentley's, are racing toward us.
23:43Flint is stunned by the sudden appearance of the cars.
23:47His eyes widen when the cars screech to a stop next to us.
23:50What's going on?
23:51He stammers.
23:52My men exit the cars and approach us.
23:54The leader, Luke York, is carrying a briefcase.
23:57When Flint spots Luke, he exclaims,
24:00Isn't that Emperor Group's Mr. York?
24:02Why is he here?
24:03Are you an idiot?
24:04He must be here to meet Mr. Mills.
24:07They used to work together.
24:08Lady Luck must be smiling down on me.
24:11Mr. York can witness me capturing Mr. Holtz Imposter.
24:14Flint waves enthusiastically at Ash and my subordinates.
24:18He points at me and says,
24:20Mr. Mills, Mr. York, I caught this punk pretending to be Mr. Holtz.
24:24Whatever.
24:24He was driving wildly on the road just now.
24:27He even crashed his van into my car and refused to pay me.
24:31He says his wife is in labor.
24:33I informed you when he claimed to be Mr. Holtz.
24:36His friends chime in as well.
24:37This man is a real punk, Mr. Mills.
24:40We had to work together to crush him.
24:42Seeing his friends wanting some of the glory, Flint says,
24:45They're right.
24:46I wouldn't have been able to subdue him if not for my friend's help.
24:50Luke asks,
24:50So, it's the three of you, yes?
24:52Flint nods vigorously.
24:54That's right, Mr. York.
24:56It's such an honor to meet you.
24:58You came in the nick of time.
25:00This pauper tried to scare us.
25:02If his friends had shown up, we wouldn't be able to crush him.
25:05His friends even threatened us over the phone.
25:08Ash eventually grows tired of Flint's blabbering.
25:10He lifts his hand and slaps him hard across the face.
25:14He roars.
25:15You fucking stupid fool.
25:17Flint is flabbergasted by the sudden slap.
25:19He holds his cheek and stammers.
25:21Why did you hit me, Mr. Mills?
25:23Ash grits out.
25:24Don't talk to me.
25:25I'm terminating our partnership.
25:27Me.
25:27Flint panics and asks.
25:29Why?
25:30We have so many contracts.
25:32Why are you pulling out?
25:33Didn't I do a good job, Mr. Mills?
25:36Stop joking around.
25:37If you end our partnership, my company will go bankrupt.
25:40Ash spits.
25:41You think we're on the same level?
25:43What a joke.
25:44He then turns around to address Luke.
25:46I'm sorry, Mr. York.
25:48He's not my employee.
25:49We were just partners.
25:51I didn't expect him to be such an ignorant fool.
25:53Luke ignores Ash and approaches Flint with his briefcase, offering it to him.
25:58Flint is stunned.
25:59He asks.
26:01What's inside, Mr. York?
26:02Luke opens the briefcase.
26:04It's filled with cash, stunning Flint.
26:06Luke says.
26:08I told you over the phone that I would bring $500,000.
26:11Flint's smile stiffens.
26:13He stares at the cash and swallows loudly, asking.
26:16You're the one I spoke to over the phone, Mr. York?
26:19You damned idiot.
26:21Yes.
26:21I'm the one you spoke to.
26:23He's not an imposter.
26:24He's the real Mr. Holt.
26:25At that moment, my subordinates nod at me and greet me loudly.
26:29Flint is stunned.
26:30Flint pales as his legs go weak.
26:32He falls to his knees.
26:34His friends aren't faring better, looking at me in disbelief.
26:38He points at me and stammers.
26:39You, you're the real Joe.
26:41I ignore my subordinates and walk over to Lily's side.
26:44I take her hand and gently say.
26:46Let them send you to the hospital, honey.
26:48Will you come?
26:49Yes.
26:49I'll come once everything's over.
26:51The paramedics get to work and hoist Lily onto the helicopter.
26:54After the helicopter flies off, I turn to look at Flint.
26:57Flint.
26:58He's shaking from fear as he stammers.
27:00I didn't know you were Joe Holt.
27:03If I had known, I never would have had the guts to cross you.
27:07I say.
27:07The Joe Holt of the past is dead and gone.
27:11So, what you're saying is that I deserve to be harassed if I'm a regular man?
27:15I didn't mean that.
27:16I remember your words.
27:18You're richer, so I need to compensate you.
27:21You're richer, so I deserve to be harassed.
27:24Flint is rendered speechless.
27:26Luke frowns and asks.
27:28Is that so?
27:28I can pick on you if I'm richer?
27:30He claps his hands.
27:32One of his men springs into action.
27:34He swiftly gets into a Bentley and rams it into the BMW.
27:38The bang is deafening.
27:40There's a dent in the BMW, but the man doesn't stop.
27:43He reverses the car before ramming it into the BMW again.
27:46He repeats this again and again until he nearly destroys both cars.
27:50Flint and his friends are trembling in fear, not daring to speak.
27:54Luke says smugly.
27:56According to your logic, you need to compensate me after I crash my car into yours because I'm richer than
28:01you.
28:01Flint turns pale and blabbers.
28:03Your car is so expensive, Mr. York.
28:06I can't afford to pay you.
28:07Luke hisses.
28:08So, you're not going to pay me?
28:10No matter.
28:11You three can split the debt.
28:12You have a close bond, don't you?
28:14You, working together to pick on a pregnant woman, paying me shouldn't be an issue, no?
28:18His words terrify them.
28:20They crawl over to me and hastily beg for mercy.
28:23Please forgive us, Mr. Holt.
28:26We won't do it again.
28:28We've learnt our lesson.
28:30Please have mercy on us.
28:31I'm repulsed by their hypocrisy.
28:34They're just pathetic losers who harass people who are poorer than them and grovel at the feet of those who
28:38are richer than them.
28:39If I weren't Joe Holt, if I were just a regular, poor man, they would have been merciless in their
28:44harassment of me.
28:45I simply shake my head at their begging.
28:48I've cut ties with my past and don't care anymore.
28:51I'm begging you, Mr. Holt.
28:52I'm even on my knees.
28:54I'll compensate your van.
28:56You can ask me for as much as you want.
28:58Luke grabs his hair before he can finish his sentence.
29:01He drags him aside and says impatiently,
29:03Mr. Holt's left this life.
29:04Don't you get it?
29:05He can't control us anymore.
29:07Flint sobs and says,
29:08I admit that I like to harass the weak, Mr. York.
29:11But I'm just a nobody.
29:13Even if you sell all my assets, I won't be able to compensate you.
29:17Ash hisses.
29:18No, you can pay by selling your company.
29:21You can also sell your house to cover for it.
29:23Flint exclaims.
29:25I'll be utterly broke then.
29:26Luke asks curiously.
29:28Is that a problem?
29:29I'm richer than you, so you deserve to be picked on by me.
29:33These are your own words, no?
29:35I walk over to Flint and look down at him.
29:37I ask.
29:38You shouldn't have forcefully tried to merge into my lane, am I right?
29:42He nods vigorously, cries, and says.
29:45We've learned our lesson, Mr. Holt.
29:47We shouldn't have picked on you just because you were driving a van.
29:51I continue.
29:52Do you acknowledge your reckless driving and illegal actions as well?
29:55Yes.
29:56I admit to everything.
29:58It's all my fault.
29:59Don't forget to wire me the compensation.
30:02Of course.
30:03I'll definitely do that.
30:05I'll let you off the hook for the van incident.
30:07But I don't think you can just walk away.
30:11Considering the state of the Bentley.
30:13Flint is sonned.
30:14He anxiously says.
30:16But I didn't damage his car.
30:18He's the one who rammed my car.
30:20I shrug and say.
30:21According to your logic, his car is more expensive than yours.
30:25So why didn't you move your car of the way?
30:27Luke chimes in.
30:28You're just driving a BMW.
30:30You should have moved your car.
30:31Flint looks ashen.
30:33Just then, one of Luke's men brings a contract and offers it to Flint.
30:37Luke says.
30:38Sign this contract.
30:40You damaged my car, so you have to compensate me.
30:42Flint cries and says.
30:44I'll go bankrupt if I sign this contract, Mr. York.
30:47I'll have nothing left.
30:49Luke says in disdain.
30:50A bully like you, who harasses others, doesn't deserve to be rich.
30:54Flint takes the pen.
30:55His hand trembles violently.
30:58He's unable to sign the contract.
31:00His tears drip on the paper.
31:02Desperately, he says.
31:03Please have mercy on me.
31:05I can't afford to compensate you.
31:07I've learned my lesson.
31:09I say.
31:10No, you haven't.
31:12You just realized you messed with the wrong man.
31:14He is hesitating when Ash speaks up.
31:17You sought me out today because you wanted me to pay you, right?
31:20Do you know what will happen if I refuse to pay?
31:23He answers.
31:24You're my biggest client.
31:26I'll go bankrupt if you don't pay me.
31:28Ash says.
31:28Yes.
31:29You won't have any funds if I don't pay you.
31:31The loan sharks will come knocking.
31:33I can keep delaying my payment.
31:35But can you wait?
31:36I am.
31:37Flint starts panicking.
31:38He hurriedly says.
31:39I can't.
31:40Mr. Mills, the loan sharks will end me before the court comes to a decision.
31:44Ash continues.
31:45You built your factory by taking out many personal loans.
31:49Who do you think is more scary if you can't pay off your debts?
31:53Us?
31:53Or those loan sharks?
31:55Flint is trembling violently.
31:57The loan sharks are different from Emperor Group.
32:00Emperor Group has to follow the law, while the loan sharks will do anything to collect their debt.
32:05He cries and says.
32:07You're forcing me into a dead end.
32:09Ash replies.
32:10So what if I am?
32:11Have you forgotten how you bullied Mr. Holt?
32:14Listen up.
32:16We're being kind by bankrupting you and humbling you down.
32:19Flint has no choice but to sign the contract.
32:21He murmurs.
32:22I'll pay you even if I lose everything.
32:25His hand trembles as he signs the contract.
32:27I walk over to the battered BMW and search inside.
32:31As expected, there are two cups of milk tea inside.
32:35I grab one cup and approach Flint.
32:37He's scared speechless as kneels before me.
32:39He doesn't retaliate when I pour the drink on him.
32:43Instead, he says.
32:44Good job, Mr. Holt.
32:45I ask.
32:46Am I below you for driving a van?
32:48No, of course not.
32:50I'm in the wrong.
32:51I shouldn't have thought that way.
32:53I didn't want to compete with you.
32:55Stop trying to butter me up.
32:57Remember this.
32:58People work hard to earn money.
32:59They don't need your charity.
33:01Don't think that you can belittle others just because you're rich.
33:04I won't forget, Mr. Holt.
33:06I look at his friends and say coldly.
33:09You two were having fun egging him on.
33:11The two of them are shaking.
33:13One of them rushes to say.
33:15We were just watching him, Mr. Holt.
33:17He made all the decisions.
33:19We didn't do anything.
33:20I scoff.
33:21You were also harassing me just now.
33:23Now that you're in trouble, you're trying to pin the blame on him.
33:26Ash chimes in.
33:27I know them, boss.
33:29They're also working with me.
33:31They just received new equipment, so they want more orders.
33:34Interest peaked, I ask.
33:35It would be troublesome for them to lose orders instead of getting more since they received new equipment, no?
33:41The men's faces twist in fear when they hear my words.
33:44They begin groveling at my feet.
33:47Please have mercy, Mr. Holt.
33:49We've already put all our assets on the line.
33:51Ash is his.
33:52Don't bother begging the boss.
33:54I'm going to cancel all your orders.
33:56I'll also be informing your other partners.
33:58One of them crawls to my side in a panic.
34:00He grabs my leg and wails.
34:02I have a lot of debt, Mr. Holt.
34:05I need this to survive.
34:07I'm begging you.
34:08I still have a family to feed.
34:10I ask.
34:11Did you consider how I also had my family with me when you were bullying me?
34:15The man is speechless.
34:17I ruthlessly kick him away and say impatiently.
34:19You didn't care when you were the bully.
34:21And yet, you hope for others to pity your plight.
34:25The world isn't that kind.
34:26Luke says respectfully.
34:28Don't worry, boss.
34:29We'll handle the rest.
34:31I nod.
34:32Luke hesitates for a moment before continuing.
34:34Why don't you rejoin us, boss?
34:37Everyone's waiting for you.
34:38Your current life is tough.
34:40Even small fry are picking on you.
34:42I don't say a word.
34:44Luke is right.
34:45I'm working an honest job.
34:47And yet, I have to face mistreatment.
34:49If I return to Emperor Group, my life will be easier.
34:53Lily and our child won't be bullied either.
34:55I'm lost in my thoughts when my phone rings.
34:58I immediately pick it up.
35:00Lily's weak voice echoes from the receiver.
35:02We have a beautiful daughter, honey.
35:04My heart squeezes as warmth floods my chest.
35:07I hurriedly reply.
35:08I'm coming over now.
35:10You need clean towels and clothes, right?
35:13Do you need anything else?
35:14My men are paying attention closely while I listen to Lily.
35:17She orders me to buy diapers and milk powder.
35:20My heart feels warm as I listen to her.
35:23I end the call after I jot down the items she needs.
35:26I sigh deeply and say.
35:27Thank you for waiting, but I won't be going back.
35:30Luke asks.
35:30Don't tell me you're content with living a normal life.
35:33I reply.
35:34Although a normal life is tough, I'm very content.
35:37The money that I earn is clean, and I can sleep soundly at night.
35:41Luke says.
35:42Emperor Group is clean now.
35:43We haven't done anything illegal in years.
35:46We're a proper business now.
35:48I smile bitterly and say.
35:49Emperor Group is clean because I haven't returned.
35:52If my enemies hear that I've gone back,
35:55do you think they'll let go of their previous grievances?
35:58End quote.
35:59Luke grits out.
36:00We won't forgive anyone who messes with you.
36:03I reply.
36:03Emperor Group can be a proper business because I haven't gone back.
36:07I cut ties with the family because I wanted to give you a future.
36:11They are silent.
36:13They know that I'm right.
36:14If I return, everyone will find out Joe Holt is back.
36:18Even if I mind my own business, they will worry about me taking revenge.
36:22It's a silent rule that as long as the leader steps down, everyone will forget about past grievances.
36:27To ensure that everyone can live peacefully, especially Lily and our newborn, I have to stay away.
36:33Luke understands my reasoning.
36:35He sighs deeply and says.
36:37We won't force you if you've made up your mind.
36:39We hope you'll accept these.
36:41He waves his hand.
36:42One of his men brings over a tray.
36:45There are two things on it.
36:47A gold necklace and a dove that's also made of pure gold.
36:50Luke explains.
36:51We made the gold necklace while your old rivals made the dove.
36:54The truth is, they share your sentiment.
36:57They will keep the peace as long as you don't return.
37:00Luke suddenly falls to his knees, flustered.
37:02I ask.
37:03What are you doing?
37:04Luke replies.
37:05They made this dove a year ago, boss.
37:07But we didn't plan to give it to you, hoping you would return.
37:11I'm sorry.
37:11I reach out and caress the dove.
37:14I say softly.
37:15I guess this is their retirement fund for me.
37:18Luke says.
37:18Yes.
37:19Once you accept this dove, the old Joe Holt will remain in history.
37:23Ash chimes in.
37:23Accept it and leave the past behind.
37:26These items are valuable, but they're nothing compared to what you're giving up.
37:29I briefly hesitate before I accept the items.
37:32My subordinates sigh when I do so.
37:35I place them in the van.
37:37This time, they don't follow me.
37:39Instead, they watch me from afar.
37:41They nod at me solemnly when I enter the van.
37:44I leave as they watch me.
37:46I'm feeling a little reluctant, but I know that I have to embrace my new life.
37:50I enter Lily's room when I arrive.
37:52I see Lily cradling our child.
37:55I hurry to her side and kiss her forehead.
37:57Lily smiles and asks.
37:59Is it over now?
38:00I nod.
38:00She asks me.
38:01Did you bid a proper farewell to your past?
38:04I did.
38:04I'll always be by your side from now on.
38:07I'll be a good man and take care of you both.
38:09I hug her shoulder and murmur.
38:12I've had a taste of glory, but nothing in my past compares to my happiness now.
38:15I used to be feared by all, but I'm just a regular father now.
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