Hua Cheng

(You are Xie Lian)

An ordinary day in a gambling house. The loser begs Hua Cheng.

Man: Prince, have mercy!

Hua Cheng: (laughs) The game is played. Go away.

Man: My children…

Hua Cheng: It's too late. Take him away.

The man is taken away. A worker approaches.

Worker: The next guest is anonymous.

Hua Cheng: Let him come in.

Xie Lian enters.

Hua Cheng: What are you willing to lose? I don't care about my limbs.

Xie Lian: Offering myself.

Hua Cheng: (recognizes) Gege?!

Xie Lian: Sanlan… that is, the mayor.

Hua Cheng: Sorry…

Xie Lian: Will you accept the bet?

Hua Cheng: Yes. I put myself there.

Whispers among the audience.

Girl 1: He offered himself!

Hua Cheng: Bring the bones.

Xie Lian: Don't cheat.

Hua Cheng: I won't.

Roll the dice.

Hua Cheng: 8. Xie Lian: 5.

Throw again.

Hua Cheng: 7. Xie Lian: 10.

The Decisive Round.

Hua Cheng: 11. Xie Lian: 12.

Girl 2: The mayor lost?!

Hua Cheng: The deal is done. Everyone leave!

Visitors disperse.

Hua Cheng: Ready to receive your prize?

Xie Lian: Since I won, I'll use it.

Hua Cheng: I'm already yours... but now it's official.