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Greetings, everyone. The name's Leung Foon.

I'm having a nightmare.

I think the worst nightmare you can have

is dreaming that you can't sleep.

And how do I know that this is a dream?

Because someone who can't fall asleep

won't soak his pillow in drool.

These nightmares began

when my daughter was 8 and her mother,

my ex-wife Ann, took her and ran off without a word.

They happened every week or two.

I dreamt that I couldn't sleep

because I worried that

if I did and they came home,

I wouldn't be able to hear the doorbell.

When Ann felt I had no future and abandoned me,

I swore that I would work hard

and become a man of consequence.

It turns out that's easy,

if you leave your dignity at home

and don't bring it to work.

It was hard getting used to it.

I'd seek it out at work.

Then Pierre bought me a dozen jars of sea salts,

and had me leave them at home.

That was an odd way to spend money,

but he said their were worth as much as my dignity.

That woke me up, and I became a new man.

I'd come home, shower,

and hardly recognize the guy in the mirror was me.

So I made up my mind-

and took out all the mirrors.

Good morning, mentor.

You changed cars again?

It was new.

If you weren't looking out for me, how could I afford it?

I couldn't even afford taking the bus, right?

I told you to stop calling me mentor.

No way. Confucius said-

"Teacher for a day, teacher for life." Right?

What good am I... wasting all my money on cars.

First off, Confucius didn't say that.

It was after he died that his student Zixia said it.

And the saying was-

"Teacher for a day, father for life."

I got a belt. I got a buckle.

But I decided not to correct Simon,

because I didn't want to be his mentor,

and certainly didn't want to be his father.

"The Yuppie Fantasia 3" I just wanted a ride to work.

"Street Market Upgrade Grand Opening Lion Dance"

- Granny's fishballs are the best. - Sure are!

And really bouncy!

"Heartless Tang Lung Holdings robs the people's livelihood"

Granny, one order of fishballs, please.

Thank you.

(Dialect) Five hundred dollars?

Oh, keep the change.

- That's a lot. - Keep the change.

Thank you.

You're a good man,

not like those heartless, jerk businessmen.

"Street Market Upgrade Grand Opening Lion Dance"

I wanna see the lion dance!

Excuse me...

The lion has come!

Where's the audio?

Hell,

they get three grand from each shop for opening day,

then have the stones to use a CG lion?

Yeah!

Sure, they know how to raise the rent,

but how much can hiring two lions cost?

Maybe this is just the prelude!

Later comes the big surprise!

This is Tang Lung Holdings, a big, publicly traded firm!

Exactly because it's Tang Lung!

Do you know who their boss is?

Who?

Wong Fai. There's nothing he wouldn't do.

What, is this a joke?

It's good we got chased out,

otherwise we'd have lost our shirts!

Ain't business if it ain't crooked, that's them!

Hey, who wants fishballs and siu-mai!

"Get in."

Sorry, sorry, Brother Fai.

If I knew you were coming, I'd have ridden with you.

I do love to hear you say sorry.

You do it so well, let's have another.

Sorry.

(Japanese) Sorry!

When Pierre first introduced you to me,

I had zero faith in you,

because you're like my wife...

like a little woman, mincing about.

I wouldn't have guessed you'd change so much in a dozen years.

You keep your talents well hidden.

I nearly missed the opportunity.

I just learn from you.

Don't you dare say that.

Three grand from each shop.

Fifty shops is a hundred-fifty grand.

Then you get the driver

to write up that computerized lion dance video

and give him all of five hundred as a red pocket.

That's the kind of dirty plan I couldn't think up.

If I did, I couldn't do it.

You are something... a dirty rat!

Let's go!

The crate in the back is yours.

That protégé of yours is a fast learner.

I told you he's not my protégé.

Get out of here!

Bets out, hands off.

Begin.

That's enough, put it down.

Open up!

You're first, Q Tai Long.

4, 6, 8...

10... 12 pills.

Pierre.

2, 4, 10, 12,

14, 15 pills,

Pierre wins!

Aw, hell.

I had a physical today.

I got something called proteinuria.

Add in diabetes, high blood pressure, and high cholesterol,

that gives me three pills over you.

Can you beat that?

Well, best of health to you.

Thank you.

- Let's drink! - This dinner's on him.

What should I watch out for when drinking red wine, Dr. Q?

In small amounts, it helps both stomach and blood,

as well as prevents colds.

In large amounts...

Ten years bring so many changes.

You'd never guess that Q Tai Long

would become a certified herbalist,

treating people with Chinese medicine.

But he sure has ethics,

only treating those with salaries over five million.

Take your medication!

As a bad influence, Pierre here is amazing.

His first wife was five years older.

The second was the same age.

The third wife was ten years younger.

This wife...

is only now allowed into the Macau casinos!

Oh yeah,

from my previous honeymoon,

a souvenir I forgot to give you. Here.

- What is this? - Please accept it.

More salt?

Hey, what about from this last one?

I'II deal with it next time.

You're having a "next time"?

"To celebrate our 'coming together' 3.5 weeks ago, take one pill before coming in."

Hi.

You got pretty drunk.

Don't worry-

Alcohol has left me partly up.

Viagra can handle the rest.

I want your help with one thing.

As you can see by the state I'm in,

I can help with more than one thing tonight.

I can even handle three things.

You're naughty. You're getting smacked.

Oh.

How was your day?

That awful boss picked on me.

What for?

He said the coffee I made wasn't hot enough,

that it was weak,

and told me to make some more.

So I scalded my hand.

That man is no better than a beast.

That's why...

I can't undo this.

Don't worry. Let me handle it.

Do you want it done from the front, or behind?

What's the difference?

From the front, it'd take...

0.5 seconds.

From behind...

1 second.

I don't believe you.

Try from behind first.

Clock me.

Begin.

You drank so much tonight,

why don't I stay and take care of you? How about it?

I already called an Uber for you.

It'll be here in an hour.

You only have 59 minutes left.

Going for a hat trick?

I did say I could help with three things.

I am someone who does what he says.

Recharged?

Have fun!

Ann?

What's with you?

Nothing... I just drank too much.

Who are you looking for, miss?

I'm looking for my dad.

Who's your dad?

That would be you.

Then who are you?

I'm your daughter.

My daughter's name is Hay-hay.

My name is also Hay-hay.

But she's only eight.

Thirteen years ago, I was also only eight.

Who is my wife to you?

My mom.

Her name is Ann.

My mom's name is also Ann.

Where is she now?

Right here.

What did she give me? What is it?

What are you doing!

Now she's missing an arm!

Missing what arm?

These are mom's ashes.

What?!

By the way,

mom drowned to death.

Huh?

She drowned in Taiwan?

No.

It was in New York.

Didn't you move to Taiwan?

How did you end up in New York?

At first, yes.

But two years ago, I went to the U.S. to study.

Mom went with me.

So are you okay?

Your wife died,

you see your daughter for the first time in thirteen years,

and your first question to her is, "Are you okay?"

Did you design this place?

You don't like it?

If not, I'II tear it down.

You redesign it, okay?

That's okay, I won't be living here anyway.

Where are you going?

I came to see you and give you mom's ashes,

then I'm going to go surprise my boyfriend.

Boyfriend? How did you get a boyfriend in Hong Kong?

I met him in the U.S.

He's a foreigner?

Yep.

Why not a Chinese boy? Are foreigners so great?

Because my English is no good.

And you know I grew up in Taiwan,

without much chance to speak English.

And I was living in Chinatown,

so I thought I'd meet a foreigner, learn some English.

But it turned out he's from Spain.

His English was worse than mine.

Sorry. Almost done here.

Let me have a place to change.

Oh, over there.

Why don't I drive you to your boyfriend?

Sure.

Could a great actor please show me how to do this scene?

Should I be sad that my wife has died,

or happy that I can see my daughter again?

Also 33D. What a coincidence.

Let me drive you.

Oh, okay.

- What did you study in college? - Why don't you close the...

- The top's broken. - Asian studies.

- Where do I drop you off? - Let me out up ahead.

Just let me out up ahead.

How do you know your boyfriend's over here?

There's such a thing as Google these days.

Look at that.

I hope you two don't get that clingy.

Nope.

Let me out here.

- Huh? - Yeah.

- Up ahead at the turn, okay? - Sure.

Wait one second for me.

- Huh? - I'II be quick.

Surprise!

What the?!

Hi, Daniel.

- Bye! - Hay-hay?!

Are you okay? Who's that girl?

Drive.

Drive!

I once saw Ang Lee's "Life of Pi."

Watching young Pi struggling to survive

out on a vast ocean, alongside a tiger-

I thought it was too much.

Then today, I, a middle-aged man,

in under three hours:

learn that my wife has died,

see the dear daughter that I haven't seen in ages,

then watch as she nearly murders a foreigner,

and I'm the accomplice.

Not even Ang Lee could think up

such a fantastical plot.

The weather was perfectly fine when she attacked him,

yet it goes and rains when we make our escape?

And the top has to break down?

I'm okay!

You don't have to stare at me!

I'm okay.

Mom did say he couldn't be trusted.

I even argued with her...

I'm fine.

- That cheater. - Yes...

I'm strong. I'm strong.

Um, sweetie...

You'll be fine. Cry. Cry it all out.

Daddy's here.

Now that you're here, daddy will care for you. You'll be fine.

You'll be fine...

Officer...

Engine off. Pull the brake.

Brake's on. Engine's off.

What are you doing here?

Getting out of the rain.

I suspect you two are doing indecent things

in a public space.

What? She's my daughter!

Identifications. Both of you.

IDs. We're cooperating.

Hong Kong residents cooperate. Here.

"Leung Foon"

Yes. Last name's Leung.

Here.

My daughter. Just came back from the States.

- Your daughter? - Yes. My daughter.

"Hee Hee"

Yes, Hay-hay.

Her surname is Hui.

Your last name is Hui?

If you two have anything else to say,

come with me to the station to say it.

Why is your last name Hui?

You took your mother's name?

Finally. Today's nightmare is over at last.

Or maybe it's only just begun?

Eh? It's still warm!

Daddy!

Daddy!

Coming, coming!

What's wrong?

Here's what mom left behind.

Why is there a doll? She hates dolls.

Mom bought it for me.

Could you bring it over...

Please.

Cover it.

Through all those years,

did she talk about me?

Yeah.

When I couldn't sleep,

she'd tell me all the bad things about you.

Like what?

She said you snore really loudly.

That's crazy. Her snoring is just as loud!

But you know... I really liked the sound of her snoring.

It was bass-heavy,

a little like Anita Mui.

- Anita Mui? - Yeah.

Who's Anita Mui?

What, you don't know who...

nevermind.

And she didn't like your friends.

They couldn't help you and were a bad influence.

But did she know that after taking you away

it was because of those friends

that I was able to get back up?

And she said you weren't done maturing.

I wasn't mature enough?

Then how much did she want?

When she went to restaurants,

the steaks she ordered were only half done.

Yet she took plenty of big bites out of those.

I'm at least seventy percent done.

So why couldn't she handle me?

How are you, Mr. Leung?

Who's talking?

Oh yeah, I was looking for you.

I have something to say that you might like...

I can fly!

Seeing Ann flying around

like Harry Potter,

I couldn't tell if this was real

or some illusion I concocted from missing her so much.

It wasn't until Ann told me,

that I found out Hay-hay was allergic to eggs.

And she has asthma and needs regular medication.

And it turns out...

I missed out on so, so many precious things.

Is there anything you wanted to ask me?

Why did you have to go drown in a lake?

Did you know that once you left,

I worked my tail off!

I don't care that they call me a dirty rat.

They call me a boot-licker and it doesn't bother me.

I did it for you.

I thought I'd make it big and once I did,

I could impress you and you'd come back.

And then, for no reason, you drowned? Really...

Hey!

Look, don't you run off!

Don't run off every time

I make a sensible point!

You get your word in every time, but not me!

I'II wait for you. I'II sit here and wait!

Come on!

Who are you looking for?

Looking for you.

Then who are you?

Uncle... my condolences.

What?

Sam!

Hay-hay!

You really came to find me!

As long as you need me, I'II be at your side.

Hello? Uh, hi? Hey, hi.

It's just girls shouldn't be

so wild with boys while at home.

Daddy... she's a girl.

Who, her? What, you?

Uncle, hang tough! It will all pass!

Oh! It sure will...

Good morning, mentor!

You didn't answer my calls last night.

I looked everywhere.

But I get it, you have a lot on your plate.

Carry on, don't mind me!

No! My phone ran out of power.

Give me five minutes, I need to change.

Uh, this is my daughter, she...

I'II tell you about it later, let me get changed.

- Hi. - Hi.

- I'm Simon. - I'm Hay-hay.

I'm Sam.

Fine.

It's a nice match with mine.

Hay-hay has a nice ring to it.

Mine is "Ping"...

Hay-Ping, Hay-Ping. It pairs well.

You are uncle's servant?

- Protégé. - In what?

Mentor has taught me much.

Huge.

He's had a huge influence on me.

Hey, let's meet later and talk some more.

- What's your number? - It's...

Her phone's out of power.

Hey bro,

phones don't need power to exchange numbers.

I'II give you mine!

Quite alright.

Your friend plays a lot of war games?

Ever been struck in the brain?

Okay, let's go.

I'II call you later.

Huh?

Bye-bye, daddy.

Bye-bye.

Uncle! Hang in there!

On the plane for over ten hours.

I stink. Smell!

Go wash up.

- Bubble bath? - Bubble bath.

- Together? - Together.

Let's go.

Kids. They're so cute and fun to play with at this age.

Makes me want to have my own daughter.

"Tang Lung Holdings"

Good morning.

Morning, Mr. Leung.

What's so funny

to be giggling about during working hours?

- Nothing... - Nothing?

If there's nothing funny,

then get back to work.

Understood, Mr. Leung.

What was that?

Nothing.

Come in.

Good morning, Mr. Leung.

Thank you.

Reprimand me.

Huh?

I have something to tell you.

Hurry up and scold me,

or they'll be gossiping all day out there.

- Scold you for what? - First, tell me to sit.

- Have a seat. - Yes, Mr. Leung.

Now what?

Whatever. Say the coffee is too weak.

Hurry!

Are you joking!

Do you know how to make coffee? It's so bland!

Does someone have to teach you!

Why are you so angry?

You told me to reprimand you!

I want to ask you-

What happened yesterday?

You didn't come in, didn't take calls.

You met someone else?

Not at all!

Actually, I...

Smile while you're answering.

Don't let them see your awful look.

My daughter came back.

And your wife? She came back, too?

My wife...

Smile when you answer.

She's dead.

Your daughter's here.

How do you know that?

Felt it.

Daddy!

Hay-hay.

Hi, I'm Bobo, Mr. Leung's secretary.

You're Hay-hay?

Your dad misses you a lot.

Um, miss secretary-lady...

might you have left something at my house?

(Taiwanese) Ask your secretary to leave.

I have to talk to you.

What was that?

Your daughter said for you to have me leave.

She has something to tell you.

(Taiwanese) I graduated college in Taipei.

Mentor, boss wants you over, right away!

Oh, great!

Thanks so much!

Miss, mentor is very busy today.

Want to go somewhere? I can come with you.

I want to hit the gym.

Great. Hitting the gym would be great.

Since I've been feeling a bit off today,

I can go vent.

Perfect.

I know a wonderful place. I'II go with you.

Okay, let's go.

It's a nice gym. Quality dumbbells, very heavy.

Really, after just a few reps, I am done for the day.

Brother Fai!

Close the door.

Take a seat.

Why did you need me so urgently?

Last night, I dreamt of June.

My wife found out and punched me.

Don't you sleep in separate rooms?

- It's worse. - What's worse?

I didn't just sleep-talk. I sleep-walked.

I went into her room, called her June,

and took off her clothes.

I deserved to get punched.

You must really worry about June, then.

Can I trust you?

Brother Fai... aside from not getting in bed with you,

where am I not like your wife?

I might even be more loyal than her.

I think so, too.

Given nine-figure projects, you can handle them.

The street market upgrade was no challenge.

But this one's so thorny,

if I don't get your help, who can I go to?

Brother Fai, you're not saying that

after breaking up with her...

that she had a baby?

No. Even worse.

At the time, I gave her three million to be rid of her.

I think I overdid it.

That really hurt...

Three million!

I'm having nightmares every night.

And now I'm sleepwalking.

So you want some of that money back, right?

How much? Would half a million be enough?

Leung Foon-

Are you being serious?

Can you really get half a million back from her?

It shouldn't be too difficult.

But... after doing this...

Sorry, what I want to say is

could I pull out of the Singapore project?

Why?

It's just that... my daughter is back from the U.S.

I want to spend more time with her.

I didn't know you had a daughter.

Really? You do?

It's hard to explain.

If it's hard to explain, then don't bother.

Just handle the thing with June.

I will handle that issue,

but really, about the Singapore project...

If you start a task, you have to be the one to finish it.

Don't you know-

You are irreplaceable.

You and Connie are the only coworkers invited.

- Congratulations! - Thanks.

Bobo, you are good for nothing...

three years here,

and I've yet to hear you mention dating.

Your eyes...

What about my eyes?

I can't say it.

She says your eyes...

are right on your chest.

What's that mean?

It means your eyes are blocked by your pair of 33Ds.

They don't let a single one of the office guys in.

You know Simon constantly has an eye on you, right?

That brown-noser,

all looks and no substance.

Well, how about your boss?

You mean Leung Foon?

That's my boss, watch what you're saying!

Nevermind that, he could be your father!

Hey, you know what-

I accidentally peeped into his briefcase the other day...

inside was a box of Viagra!

And it was wrapped with a pink ribbon.

Do you know who might have given it to him?

Definitely a young girl-

And one with a huge appetite!

There's no one here.

Excuse me...

Sorry!

Sorry, is there anything I can help you with?

Someone referred us here.

Then... the name?

- Servant? - Protégé.

Brown-noser.

Not his position. His name.

That's okay,

because today we have a promotion I can go over.

So how about we have a look at it together?

Aren't you the janitor?

Sorry, the janitor just left for breakfast.

I saw stains on a bench and went to wipe it.

This way...

Hey, boss!

Well... so you've already met the boss.

The boss?

He's not just the head of this gym,

he's also the son of the owner of Tang Lung Holdings-

Wong Ho... Master Ho!

- That's enough. - That means?

He's your dad's boss's son.

She is...

She's Leung Foon's daughter, Miss Hay-hay.

This here is...

Sorry, do you play the man or the woman?

Is it miss or mister Sam?

Just Sam.

Neither.

Aw, just kidding.

Well, you guys enjoy.

Master Ho, put it on my tab.

Make it free, how about it?

Um, okay...

You haven't even joined a plan.

Aw, we're like brothers, don't be like that.

Right, you two enjoy. Tea on me some time, eh?

- You've gotten bigger. - Cut it out.

- Bye! - Bye!

He's a pretty nice guy, right?

- A nice guy? - Smooth talker.

Okay, fine. What do you want to do-

Chair yoga, wall yoga,

you can even do boxing. Then there's...

Boxing?

Whoah! Sorry, sorry!

Now what.

Well, there are safety considerations,

so only a trainer can spar with members.

Then tell your trainer to come out.

Sure! I'm him.

Huh? You?

You know how?

No, but I'm confident.

Okay, you're confident. Me first.

- Great! - Go Sam!

- Here... Yeah! - Yeah, go.

Excellent! Let's go...

Wait, sorry, you keep jumping. I'II be quick.

Keep jumping... Okay, go.

Hang tough!

What did you say? Speak louder.

Hang tough!

I'II whip up a whirlwind kick for ya.

A what kick?

Whoah! What the...

Don't you move!

Whirlwind kick!

Wow, nice!

Sam? Are you alright?

I'm fine.

You! Why did you dodge her?

From a whirlwind kick? Of course I'd dodge.

- Don't go anywhere! - Sure thing.

Where are you going!

Hey!

How did that happen?

- Let go of me! - I am letting go!

Don't move!

Let go of me.

You pitched a tent?!

Sincere-apologies-

it's-very-unexpected-no-explanation.

How about I make it up by buying you dinner?

- Buy me dinner?! - Yeah.

What kind?!

Italian. I know a very good Italian restaurant.

- Italian food?! - You don't like it?

No! I love it!

Then that's perfect.

But are you going to pitch another one during dinner?!

Hay-hay, where are you? Why won't you call back?

Call daddy.

Wow...

it's only been a while, but you've gotten much thinner!

Have a seat.

EMBA classmate of yours?

What's his standing?

Oh, it's not that special...

let's say he could... buy up Tang Lung Holdings.

So how will you thank me?

Leung Foon, did you know that your boss,

right in front of me, constantly says

you are the dirtiest of dirty rats?

I would always defend you...

up until you gave me his three million to get rid of me.

When you told me to go for an EMBA,

I didn't know what you were up to.

Now I know.

The first lesson in an EMBA -

"Management of non-performing assets."

The most effective way is to repackage and transfer.

You transferred me from Wong Fai to the Porsche.

Leung Foon, you really are the dirtiest of dirty rats.

You don't have to be so to the point. That hurts.

You can't be saved.

Sorry... just complimenting you.

Of each time you say sorry every day,

is there once where you mean it?

Call it a transfer fee.

If you see me again, don't say you know me.

I've always resisted this

"dirtiest of dirty rats" description,

because I think it's very insulting.

But I didn't dare argue about it,

because I feared she had an even more accurate,

even nastier way to insult me.

I'm sure no one believes that that day

my advice for her to keep studying was sincere.

Because no one believes a dirty rat can mean well.

So although I exceeded my boss's assignment,

I didn't even have a shred of satisfaction.

"I heard you say you have a daughter. Hope she won't need to go for an EMBA."

"Mentor"

Hello? Mentor?

Where did you take my daughter?

She's not replying!

The young lady said she wanted to exercise.

Therefore, I took her to Master Ho's gym.

You didn't! Why did you take her to him?

You know he doesn't like me!

Don't worry,

Master Ho liked her so much,

he gave her two free days.

Then afterwards, I...

Hello? Hello?

Mentor, the reception here is bad...

You...!

What?!

This is the end of the world for me.

Because my phone is out of power.

I've fasted for thirty hours before.

Thirty hours without food... to me,

that's not even a problem.

But thirty minutes away from my phone

and I will lose my mind.

Without me, you'd be finished.

You...

What kind of mother are you!

Our daughter just broke up and now she's dating again...

and with the boss's son!

She won't answer her phone!

I called so much I'm out of power!

I just don't know what kind of wife

would satisfy you!

You're already dead!

Can you get any worse!

All I can think about now is

if Hay-hay is having sex with Master Ho?

Are they using any protection?

Ann, you're driving me crazy!

That's enough. Stop it. Just stop it!

I don't want to hear any more!

Why are you here?!

I was worried, so I came over.

You're okay, right?

I'm fine.

Why were you talking into empty space?

No... no.

I was just on the phone!

Can't you just once give a straight answer

instead of giving the runaround?

Why didn't you say she was here?

Foon, who are you talking to?

I wasn't.

Why keep dancing around it?

If there's something to say, say it.

Don't tell me... not only is your daughter back,

but so is your damned, dead wife.

Well, if I said,

"Yes, she's back,"

Would you believe it?

I would.

She does.

If you say she is, she is.

Your wife is...

Hi.

Say hi for me.

She says hi.

Why did you drown? You can't swim?

I don't like you!

I don't need you to like me.

Y-you can hear her?

Women's intuition.

You don't have to like me, as long as Foon does.

You look exhausted. It's time for bed.

I don't want us to be disturbed when we're resting.

This is the first time I felt pity for Ann.

She was always powerfully in control of her desires.

In bed, she was always like a platoon commander-

Higher... lower... more out... more in.

Harder... softer... faster... slower.

I'm already softhearted,

but when she'd shout at me... every organ would go soft.

By comparison, Bobo was much more adorable.

Harder! Harder!

More out! More in! Left! Right!

Hey, you don't have to push it so far, okay?

I want to irritate her.

- Then let me get dressed. - No.

Right now, your body and soul both belong to me.

Scream together.

- Together? - Scream.

Louder.

Louder!

Where's the woman?

Hard work, Mr. Leung,

meeting the secretary even into bed.

Rushing in without knocking...

have you no decency?

Do I have decency? What about you?

Mom hasn't been dead a month and you're ordering him in bed?!

No, no.

Actually, I met Bobo long after your mom left.

Foon, do not get involved!

Step outside.

I have something to say to your daughter.

I have to go outside?

Uncle... let's get coffee.

But I don't have any beans.

Come on!

Just say it. What do you want?

You finally show your true colors.

Playing the secretary to get close to my daddy,

to fool him out of his money.

Didn't you study in the U.S.?

Why is your thinking so "TVB"?

Firstly,

I can make my own money.

No trickery needed.

Secondly, your father and I really love each other.

Don't try any silly games to split us up.

It will only make you look childish.

Real love for each other? Stop kidding around.

My dad loves my mom and only my mom.

Let me ask you...

How long has it been since you've seen him?

After coming back, how long have you spent together?

One week or two?

But I've been with him every day for the past three years.

So what makes you feel

you understand him more than me?

Then do you know how he feels right now?

His wife, my mother...

Just died in an accident.

The feeling you get when a family member suddenly dies...

you know what that's like?

In one month.

Twice.

After my father died of cancer...

mom jumped to her death.

This color's pretty nice.

Sam knows me well.

Mom,

after I'm done, how about I do yours?

Finally gone and none too soon.

So glad you're dead. So glad.

It's so bad for Hay-hay,

taking after her mother.

She hasn't gotten any taller!

It's no good being as tall as your dad.

The way your mom treated him

made him schizo and caused all kinds of strange diseases.

Daddy, you have lots of strange diseases?

Don't listen to him.

I'm as fit and healthy as ever.

I don't even catch colds!

Physical health is no representation of mental health.

Why else would the house lack anything

even like a mirror?

That's true, there aren't any.

- You want to know about your father? - Yeah.

- Uncle Pierre will tell you. - Okay.

Your father...

is just a great guy.

The end.

Let me fill that in.

Your dad's a great guy,

but it's tough being good and there's never any benefit.

I only came out of respect for your father.

That's why I bowed twice.

Just twice?

Some things you wouldn't understand.

Young girls wouldn't get the grudges we adults have.

Just listen to Uncle Q.

Find a boy who's like your father,

but don't ever be like your mother.

If you're like her, there's only one outcome...

that it won't be good.

- No good outcome? - Yup.

No more of that. See how you've frightened her?

Don't be scared. Uncle Q will give you a hug.

Hay-hay!

Sam!

Sorry,

I had to check a lot of places to get white Dutch lilies.

Let me.

Her mother didn't like white lilies.

It's not because she liked them,

it's because Hay-hay does.

She loves giving flowers she likes to other people.

You ran yourself out of breath

to help Hay-hay buy flowers for her mother?

She must be your boyfriend.

I'm Sam. Hey there, uncle!

Hi!

Why can't she find a man to be her boyfriend?

Be a little more open, will you?

These days, homosexuality is legal all over the place.

Women are for carrying on the bloodline,

why else would you get another one?

She can't, but a lot of others would help her.

I support her.

I don't.

- I stand by her! - I don't!

I'II still stand by her.

What can you do about it?

Uncle, calm down.

Sam and I are just best friends.

We're not lesbians.

And I don't go for girls.

Don't you worry.

What a relief. That's a good girl.

Should've said so sooner.

Grandpa, I want to go pee.

Grandma will take you.

Granny will take you, okay?

I don't know why granny

can be younger than mommy.

Let's go see where we can find a toilet.

Your restaurant, "Parfait," made a profit.

"Parfait"

You had to pick a French name like that.

I still can't even pronounce it.

But it was a good move. Tricked quite a few people.

Put that check someplace safe.

Got it.

Here, slowly...

And down...

The restaurant's not even mine now.

What's it matter to me if it profits?

There's no keeping score between fathers and sons.

And you were the one who opened it.

But you forced me to sell it to you,

worried I'd get cheated.

That's right... if not for me helping you,

how else would it turn a profit every month?

You're too good-natured. No good for doing business.

I'm not as crooked as you.

One more.

Okay, let me take it.

That's right.

I didn't raise you to be decent, so why are you?

What's wrong with that?

Nothing. You just won't get rich.

I don't know where I went wrong.

I don't know who I should give the company to later.

Why do they say these things about Tang Lung?

They ran stalls in the street market.

But after my dad renovated the area,

your dad suggested he triple the rent.

Of course they couldn't afford it.

Get out! Go!

Get out!

Come on, granny!

Let's go!

- Are you okay? - Granny's hurt!

Let's get her to the hospital first.

Thanks for paying granny's hospital fee.

It's nothing.

Where are we going now?

To sell you off.

Sell me off? You'd be willing to?

This place is quite unique.

Is it yours?

- Are you hungry? - Yep.

What are you making?

"Bermuda Triangle egg fried rice."

- I can't have eggs. - So there's only one... for me.

- A sandwich maker will work? - Of course it will.

I relied on it for three meals a day in the States.

Try it.

- Is it okay? - Tastes pretty good!

Of course.

It's kind of bland.

Not up to par.

I'm out of form.

When I grow up,

there's no way I'II be like my dad...

I don't understand my father.

Make all that money... for what?

Maybe he wants to leave it for you.

That's quite alright.

"If I need the moon, I will bring it down myself."

You're actually pretty ambitious.

Why do you think you can't compare to your dad?

I'm not as crooked, nor as ruthless.

But you're gentler.

The world doesn't have to compete on trickery and ruthlessness.

Chinese kung-fu has something called...

"Overcoming hardness with softness."

So I think...

Faye-faye, thank you so much.

The restaurant's closed, yet you still came to help me

test the new flameless stove that came in.

I just love watching new things come in.

Watching them come in, go out... going in and out...

it's really quite interesting.

This new Scandinavian electric stove is nice.

The stove-top fits so well, it just goes right inside,

without leaving the slightest gap.

It's because the hole is tight and deep enough

to hold the stove-top nice and firm.

- Faye-faye, you remind me of a song. - What song?

That careless driver.

That wet and slippery tunnel.

I think it's "wet and slippery road," not tunnel.

Looking at you, I can only think: tunnel, wet and slippery.

I'm wet already.

- So quickly? - My hands.

It's so hot in here, my hands are already sweating.

Mind if I see?

It really is wet.

People say...

wearing wet clothes can really affect you.

Quick, take off your clothes.

Work is important.

How about we first test that Scandinavian flameless stove.

People say...

they're able to do a lot on top of Scandinavian furniture.

I wonder how much can be done on a Scandinavian stove.

Sit up there and find out.

Seriously, you're not scared Mr. Leung will find out

the two of us are here testing the stove?

What Mr. Leung? Leung Foon?

What should I be scared of, him wearing glasses?

If not for my support and organizing the past few years,

He'd have been finished at Tang Lung.

How could he have thought up,

getting gangsters to pose as management to beat up on hawkers-

that was all me!

I'm telling you, he's done.

Done for.

I really can't stand him.

Everything has to be done neat and tidy.

For what?

Just saying it burns me up!

But with you here, I'm not worried,

because you'll help me douse the flames.

Come, make me happy!

Faye-faye, you make me think of something else.

What's that?

"I want to get up in Faye-faye"

You're lying.

You want to get in... or come out first?

Some say...

olive oil is much healthier than peanut oil.

Better try it.

He's done for.

Olive oil? "Olive" how good it feels!

Hey, don't! That's enough!

What, are you hot?

Yeah. Really hot.

Th-there's smoke coming from your ass.

Why did you turn on the stove?!

I didn't!

Why did you turn on the stove?!

I didn't!

- It hurts! - Let's go to the hospital!

Take me to the hospital!

"Leung Foon's Only Daughter Seduces Boss's Son Wong Fai's Number One Uses Daughter For Gains"

Is Leung Foon your mentor?

Definitely not. I just respect his age.

You got a few more years to learn, kid.

He would even use his daughter for an advantage.

Brother Fai!

Have a seat, Foon.

Sit!

What's wrong, don't know how to sit?

No... Thank you, Mr. Wong.

Just call me Brother Fai.

Oh... Brother Fai.

Brother Fai, whatever you say, I'II do it.

Well? Take care of your wife's ashes?

Oh! Yes, thank you so much.

If not for you,

I'd be waiting until 2046 for a spot.

You need time with your daughter. Take a half year off.

That's okay, she's always at home now.

There's plenty of time after work.

- Work is really busy. - Leave that work

for Simon.

Right. Relax a little. Have some fun.

But don't take too long.

The company can't do without you.

If there's nothing else, you can leave.

Simon, you stay here.

Oh...

Hey...

Close the door while you're at it.

Simon, I'm letting you handle the Singapore project.

No way, really?

I can't believe it! Look!

- See what they wrote? - Wow, can they get any closer?

What's so great that you can't show me?

Uh, nothing.

I didn't show her. She took it herself, okay?

Everyone will know in ten minutes anyway.

No big deal finding out a little earlier.

Forgive me. I'm not myself today.

Silly...

I'm not with you just to screw around.

It's also nice lying quietly here in your arms.

- Wait a second. - Huh?

Mr. Leung, I'm officially handing in my resignation.

Don't be so impulsive.

Brother Fai is after me, not you. You'll be fine.

I've thought it through very clearly.

I really don't want to stay in this crappy company,

hearing those bitches trash talk you every day.

And I can't contradict them.

I'm so mad I could have an aneurysm.

Can you just keep your cool for now?

Well it's not entirely for you.

You know I've wanted to open a coffee shop for a long time.

Now that I've saved up, it's time to make preparations.

And the biggest thing is...

I don't want to constantly find excuses

to avoid having lunch with those bitches.

I want to be totally up front about getting into bed with you.

If... I accept your resignation letter,

can you do something for me?

What's that?

Didn't you say you weren't "yourself"?

When I was telling you not to be so impulsive,

I had my own impulses.

Because I've never had a subordinate

resign to me in nothing but her underwear.

You bad boy.

I have to smack you.

It's my fault!

I have something to say to you!

S-say what?

I've thought it through...

I can't give the kind of happiness Hay-hay needs.

So I'm leaving Hong Kong.

Without me by her side,

you must take care of her for me!

H-how do you mean?

She's very timid...

too scared to shower alone at night.

You must keep her company.

Is that so...

I'II do my best.

Please, for Hay-hay!

Come here, Sam.

Come on...

Take care, huh?

Sam?

T-take your shoes off.

Sorry.

What's going on? Hugging so tight.

You're awfully friendly.

N-no, you misunderstand.

Sam is leaving.

Leaving? Why?

I... I don't want to fool myself anymore.

Besides, without me around,

you don't have to worry about me.

I think you'd be happier.

Sam. Face me.

Come on...

You goof,

without you around, how could I be happy?

Without you here,

when I'm dating or unhappy,

who would listen to me?

It's because I don't want to hear about you dating other boys.

I don't want to hear that you like someone else.

Don't you see?

I don't even like anyone else,

so now you don't have to leave!

Hey now,

hang on there. What was that?

Not liking anyone else? Then why did you kiss me?

You kissed him?

She made the first move.

Kissing is normal in America.

And you didn't tell me?

B-because it's nothing.

A kiss doesn't mean I'm his girlfriend.

You kiss me, then kiss him?

Is that such a fun game for you?

Let me say my peace.

Hay-hay...

I feel like you're a person of principle.

How did you become like this?

It's very disrespectful.

I'II be very disappointed.

What do you like about me?

You just like my body!

I don't respect you?

Have you two respected me?!

Here, let me tell...

Respect?

When you're dating,

I have to come and go whenever you want!

And yet I keep you company.

That's not respect?

You break up and I take a red-eye from the U.S. to be with you.

That's not respect?

I didn't tell you to do that.

- You just had time on your hands. - Hey...

Hey, how can you talk like that?

Take your hand off!

You're so free, why don't you deal with your damned father!

Hey...

When did you get so out of control?

A dead mother gives you no right!

Angela, lift your chin up higher.

Higher.

Higher.

High as you can.

Daddy.

Are you unhappy?

I miss mom a lot.

What do you miss about her?

I really miss her voice, the way she talked.

She was so harsh when she yelled at me.

But...

whenever she did, I'd feel safe.

Actually, I felt the same way too.

To this day I feel the same way.

I just had an argument with Sam.

She said I was out of control.

I don't even know how it happened.

If mom was here, she'd set me straight for sure.

I want her to come back and yell at me.

How about this...

pretend mom is sitting right over there.

Right there. Talk to her.

- There? - Just face her and talk.

Mommy...

I really miss you.

Could you come back and scold me a little?

I don't know the way forward.

Could you show me before you leave?

I used to argue and throw tantrums at you.

I'm sorry.

I want to say that to you in person.

Could you come back?

I feel much better, daddy.

Your mom would be proud to have a daughter like you.

You're still making him coffee?

- I filled out your vacation slip. - Thanks.

I'm telling you, Leung Foon is a real scrooge.

Don't lose even half a day for him.

That rat Foon's done, laid off by the boss.

Look at him.

Just a few days left and he acts all diligent like he's a somebody.

Like a somebody.

You think this is ready to go out?

Leung Foon!

You've been naughty.

You're getting smacked.

What are you staring at? Get to work.

Daddy.

Hay-hay? Are you looking for me?

No.

I'm looking for her.

Me?

Wow, pink. Does that match?

But this is the color your dad likes the most.

It's okay... what I put on is only for him to see.

Daddy said to me...

when he marries again, it has to be with my approval first.

I feel like you're overthinking this.

I never even considered marrying your father.

What?

Then why are you with him?

Are you playing games?

I didn't think someone so young would be such a conservative.

When you date boys,

do you think about marrying them?

I'm so young, of course I wouldn't.

But you're nearly thirty.

I think you ought to be a little concerned.

I'm concerned about feelings your dad and I have for each other,

not whether or not we'll marry.

Besides, I know your father only has one woman in his heart.

And that's your mother.

For as long as your dad and I have been together,

he has never once let me sleep over.

Because he says he's not used to sleeping with another woman.

Your mom could only see his shortcomings.

But not me.

I only see his strong points.

That's why I am much happier than she was.

But don't worry,

I don't intend to replace either you or your mom.

But don't think about scaring me off.

I'm no pushover.

Try this one.

You're actually pretty cool.

(Taiwanese) I like you.

Miss, the patient in bed 404 left on her own.

(Dialect) Driver, I want to go to Sihn Wah Estate!

- Where do you want to go, granny? - Sihn Wah Estate!

What?

- I don't understand what you're saying. - Sihn Wah Estate!

What are you saying? Where are you going?

Get another car!

- Granny! - I'm so glad you're here!

Why did you leave the hospital?

Be careful!

Here's what's happening, boss.

After we buy up those old buildings,

we'll demolish them immediately and build a mall.

The profits will be decent, around this amount...

Careful, granny.

There are two outstanding units,

but we'll have them this week.

I was so worried about you.

How could you leave on your own?

- (Dialect) Hand me your phone! - My what?

Eat shit, you sonofabitch!

Hey!

Mr. Leung, the victim is accusing your daughter

of deliberately attacking him.

Bail has been granted and she may now leave.

Dad, there's a girl I like.

That's great.

But you've decided to sue this girl.

So what should I do?

The person suing her is Simon,

so the person you should be persuading is him,

not me.

But you're using your company's lawyers

to sue her, right?

Master Ho, Foon and I are colleagues.

I'd like to let his daughter off,

but what can I do?

See my neck? There are complications.

It's terrible.

I've had enough of you!

If there's profit for you, it's "Mentor" this and that.

If there's nothing, then it's just plain Foon!

He is a dirty rat,

but at least he keeps his dignity at home.

But calling you a dirty rat

is an insult to dirty rats.

At least he does things to help the business.

You? You've ruined the reputation of my father's company!

Don't be so hot-tempered, Master Ho.

I may be a dirty rat,

but everything I do is for Brother Fai.

When that phone came flying in,

if I hadn't heedlessly thrown myself in the way,

and it really hit him,

the consequences would be inconceivable.

Hold it.

Since when did you block it for me?

The one granny wanted to hit was you.

No, Brother Fai, she was really throwing it at you.

You remember what she said when she threw it?

"Die, you sonofabitch!"

Which one of us is the sonofabitch?

You're not saying I am, are you?

No...

I'm the sonofabitch. I am.

I don't care what you've got going on with granny.

But if someone sues the girl my son likes,

Tang Lung Holdings backs her up all the way.

Got it. I know what to do.

Then get to it.

Got it, Brother Fai.

Mister Wong!

Got it, Mr. Wong.

Hey...

close the door.

Who knew reprimanding would be so tiring.

Have a piece of candy.

I used to think my successor

had to be as much of a sonofabitch as I am.

But... it turns out nice guys can be hard too, eh?

When you toughen up, you get harder than me.

Of course. I'm younger,

of course I get harder.

You little bastard!

Get changed. We're going out.

Where to?

To go say sorry to my boss and beg him not to sue you.

You want me to beg that jerk? I'm not going!

If not, you could easily wind up in jail!

Jail? I did nothing wrong! Why would I end up there?

You did nothing?

Someone got hurt! You're an accomplice!

Why'd you try being a hero?

Now you're getting dragged under!

First off, I wasn't trying to be a hero!

Second, I think I did nothing wrong.

I don't need to apologize!

Fine. Let's say you did nothing wrong.

If you go say sorry and the problems go away,

then if you don't want problems, just go say sorry!

When I was young, another student claimed I cheated.

The teacher didn't believe me. Only you believed me.

You taught me that if I wasn't guilty, then don't admit I was!

You cheat in school, worst case you repeat a year.

Right now, you'll have a criminal record!

You won't have any future, don't you get it?

I don't get it!

How did you get like this?

You have no dignity!

And you want me to be the same!

(Taiwanese) I hate you!

Slam it! Slam it harder!

Even better, slam until it breaks!

Hate me!

The whole world hates me, you might as well, too!

Ann, get out here and deal with your daughter!

Tell her to say sorry!

How hard is it to say sorry?

For more than ten years, I, your father,

have said sorry a dozen times every single day!

That's just how it is!

Hay-hay-

Sorry.

I shouldn't have told you to say sorry.

Over so many years,

I've said enough sorries.

You don't need to say it.

Don't say it.

Also-

I won't let anything happen to you.

Sweetie? Hay-hay?

Hay-hay!

Your daughter had a massive asthma attack,

but at least she was rushed here so quickly.

Once she's awake, she should stay two more days.

After observation, she should be fine.

Mommy?

I miss you.

I wasn't mad at you. I never was mad at you.

I'm mad at daddy.

Don't you want me anymore?

I want to stay and keep you company.

I just want to stay with you.

Hay-hay.

Please don't blame your father.

I want you to do something for mommy...

Daddy...

You're awake? You're awake!

Are you alright?

What's wrong? It's okay.

Are you alright? Don't worry.

Don't say anything. I'II give you some water.

Here, drink with this.

Drink it slowly. There you go. Drink... good.

Yes, slowly.

Don't rush!

Slowly... okay.

Daddy's really embarrassed you, hasn't he?

Oh, sorry!

Uh, you wipe.

I'm sorry. I'm sorry.

Mom really was right.

You're like a kid.

I need to stay and look after you.

What was that? S-stay?

Y-you're not going back to America?

That okay?

Of course it's okay. Of course.

It's great.

So, how about this-

You rest up. I'II go home and tear the place down.

You decide how everything goes. Okay?

I want there to be mirrors.

Oh... is that it?

Sure. I'II ring up Chet right away,

have him change it so that there's mirrors, okay?

Okay.

What else do you want Daddy to change?

J-just say the word. Say it.

What, say it.

- Baked... - Huh?

Baked pork chop and rice.

Baked... pork chop and rice?!

No problem. No problem.

You get some rest first.

You're still ill.

How can you have baked pork chops?

So silly...

Baked pork chop and rice.

You want that?

L-let me ask. Maybe they don't have it, right?

They don't. They don't.

You'll cry if they don't? Oh, no...

I'II order some. Okay, okay, don't cry.

- I want to eat pork chop rice. - At last,

I did get her a pork chop rice

that was just awful.

After she had one bite, it was again on me to handle the rest.

I'm leaving.

So soon?

Actually, there was something I always wanted to ask-

What was it that I did back then

that made you angry enough to leave home?

I don't remember anymore.

How pointless, eh?

There's a secret that I never told you.

What?

You remember how

I first met you at the karaoke?

I went up, sang a song.

Actually, I was singing it for you.

I know.

Do you still remember how it goes?

I asked myself: "When I look so dumb,"

I asked myself: "When I seem to have nothing I can offer,"

"how could I dream of being with you?"

"It's because...

you knew I'd secretly fallen for you."

Bye-bye.

"Not long after"

I stopped dreaming of not being able to sleep.

From then on, the dreams I had every night

were all arousing and exciting.

I lost my job, but I rediscovered my dignity.

The sea salts Pierre gave me, and that word "Sorry"

were all thrown into the garbage.

As for Hay-hay, she decided to be an entrepreneur

and borrowed a million dollars

to invest in Wong Ho's gym, which is still in the red.

My girl really...

- Clasp your palms together if you can, - has spirit.

if not, place them on your thighs.

Your gloves are on wrong...

- Like this? Like that? - No, not like this or that.

Hey, I said not like that!

- Then this! - Hey!

Two years, all inclusive, for 88 thousand.

It's your best deal.

But are you going to be teaching?

You want that?

Miss, got time for a movie?

But I have a boyfriend.

As pretty as you are, it'd be a waste if you didn't.

He's very stylish, with a beard,

like George Clooney.

George Clooney's out now.

Don't you think the guy in front of you is...

Justin Bieber?

Is that so funny? Let's go.

- Justin Bieber? - Yeah. What shall we watch?

Owner Out Dating. Be Back Later.

"A film by Lawrence Cheng Tan Shui"

Why did you go shave it off?

- Isn't a younger look good? - It is good.

There you go.

- But I like... - Hey...

I finally got to see you!

I always said I'd get a chance!

- What a coincidence! - Sure is!

But do you remember what I did four years ago?

It was so fun, of course I remember.

Of course it was fun.

But then I lost your number.

Can I have your contact info again?

Okay...

Hey, your dad... looks quite young.

My boyfriend.

You've got taste.

Pervert!

Waste of time. Let's go.

So who was that back there?

Don't remember.

What was so fun four years ago?

Not your kind of thing.

Drive, daddy.

The show's about to start... daddy.

I must thank Ann and Hay-hay.

Because if my life hadn't made such a big circle,

I may not have understood

that happiness is like a standard dish:

it tastes about the same wherever you go.

Most importantly, it's always on the menu,

but if you don't choose it, you can't be helped.