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Dre Parker
[Liang had just injured Dre's leg]

Do you think I could've won?

Mr. Han

Win or lose doesn't matter, Xiao Dre.

Dre Parker

You know that's not I mean.

Mr. Han
[long pause]

Yes. I think you had a good chance.

Dre Parker

So let's do the fiery cup thing.

Mr. Han

You don't need to fight anymore. You have proven everything you need to prove.

Dre Parker

What, that I can get beat up easy and then quit? That's not balance, that's not real kung fu. You said that when life knocks you down, you could choose whether or not to get back up. Well, I'm trying to get back up, and why won't you help me?

Mr. Han

Because I cannot watch you get hurt anymore.

Dre Parker

Please, Mr. Han, please.

Mr. Han

Just tell me, Xiao Dre, why? Why do you need to go back out there so badly?

Dre Parker

Because I'm still scared. And no matter what happens, tonight, when I leave, I don't want to be scared anymore.

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