When Wang He Di leaves the small village he grew up in, to find work in the streets of glamourous and dangerous Shanghai, the first thing that catches his eye is the beautiful Shen Yue, a young woman also trying to make her fortunes in the "Paris of...
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Fury marring his beautiful face, without a word, He Di immediately turns away from them and walks out the door, slamming it behind him. Having not expected that, Yue panics, jumps out of her chair and starts rushing towards the door after him.
"Are you going to go outside in that petticoat and robe? People will get the wrong idea about this place if you show them your bosom like that. They will think it's a secret brothel and that you are merely no better than a common whore." Remarks Chao Xing, in a casual tone.
Yue stops running and turns to face her, eyes blazing with anger, tone seething.
"Get out of my dressing room now Chao Xing!"
"I'm just trying to save your reputation Yue, surely you must see that?"
"I SAID GET OUT!"
Chao Xing turns to face a shocked Wu Chung and shrugs her shoulders.
"I guess we won't be going dancing tonight. Thanks for dinner Mister." She smiles sweetly at him and walks out.
Yue's chest is heaving, agitated by what has transpired. Wu Chung looks at her and says,
"Forgive me Shen Yue, I did not realize that there was such animosity between you and your sister."
"We are not close. I'm so sorry she dragged you into our mess."
"Don't be, it's not your fault. By the way you sang beautifully tonight."
"Thank you. Listen Wu Chang, I'm sorry but you have to go as well."
Yue pulls her robe closer to her, clutching the collar tightly.
"Oh right of course, you need to change, where are my manners? I will wait for you outside, I would still like to take you dancing."
"I'm afraid not."
"Oh you have other plans? Can I persuade you to cancel them?"
"No."
"No?"
"I'm sorry Wu Chung, but I can no longer entertain you. I'm spoken for."
"Spoken for?"
"Yes...I'm engaged to be married."
"To whom? Your piano player?" He suddenly recalls He Di's scowling face.
"Yes that is correct."
"But him? Why? He has no money to speak of and a woman like you needs to be taken care of. What kind of life can he give you?"
Yue looks at Wu Chung and smiles pitiably at him. She answers him.
"A happy one... that is the kind of life he can give me. Now will you please go, I've already kept him waiting for too long."
