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What now?

Luckily you showed up or I'd be dead.

I was worried you can't manage on your own.

That's why I'm here.

I'll summon my colleagues to arrest him.

Kit, rememer don't let anyone know

I told you Nalong's whereabouts.

Also don't tell anyone I saved Nalong.

Pretend you apprehended him alone.

I don't want to get involved.

I don't want to waste my time to testify in court,

or let this affect my job. I understand.

Don't call Yim Sir.

Call your new commanding officer.

By giving him a chance to earn a merit,

when you're reinstated,

you'll leave a good impression with him.

(Choi Yu-lung, Sergeant)

You're smart to call me

and let me lead a team to make the arrest

and got commended for it.

I will mention your name to the gweilo.

Hopefully when the ICAC investigation blows over,

you can be reinstated right away.

Thank you, Sir!

Kit, you're on suspension. Why are you here?

Nothing. Just came in

to see if I can help with anything.

Help bury us?

Those of us who are clean are in for it.

Don't say that, we're co-workers.

We must stick together.

Join us for the meeting. What meeting?

To figure out how to fight the ICAC.

Another colleague killed himself today.

We can't be sitting ducks.

The ICAC has gone too far.

We must speak up! Put up a fight...

We intend to collect signatures and give them to the CP

and ask him to back us up.

Or we start demonstrations

and fight the ICAC to the end.

Fight the ICAC to the end...

Those ICAC pricks are on a rampage.

What do they take us for?

They bully us because they have the support of the citizens.

They show off by coming after us.

At first we thought it was just an act.

But these pricks are dead serious.

Two officers have already killed themselves.

I don't know what to do.

I really don't know what to do.

We handed in our guns and have been suspended.

All thanks to Monkey and his wife.

They spilled the beans as soon as they were busted

We'll see.

I'll fix him once they let him go.

But they'll be locked up for a long time.

We can't touch him,

unless we go to jail to do it.

What? Are you cursing us?

Where's Kit? Why isn't he here?

Didn't you call him?

I did. I don't know why he's not here.

Bloody hell! I got wind

that rat Kit arrested Nalong.

Arrest Nalong? Why?

No wonder...that rat is usually afraid of his own shadow.

But right before the deal, he cut his hand

and made me take his place.

Then what? Monkey and his wife were busted.

You suppose that rat screwed us?

He definitely squealed on us.

We better find out. Find my foot!

Chin Wing-kit! Stop!

Did you rat on us

and got Nalong and Monkey busted?

No! I came across Nalong by accident.

Accident? You think I'm stupid?

Take him to the alley and fix him.

No! Move it!

Beat up this rat!

Prop him up... Get up!

You ratted on us?

Kit!

Stop! Let go of my brother...

Are you alright? I'm fine.

Chief!

I didn't tell the ICAC anything.

Please believe him.

He won't testify against you.

Chief, I think he took the pictures of us

at the fruit market the other day.

What are you doing here?

Come back!

You took pictures of me?

You and your brother toyed with me?

Chun! Fix them good!

No, don't hit my brother! Do it!

You'll kill them!

Still won't talk?

Cops!

You're lucky! Keep your mouth shut! Let's go!

Are you OK? I'm fine!

I'm not kidding. If you won't talk,

the ICAC will press charges against you.

I'm a small potato. I don't know much.

Even if I told them what I know,

they won't have much to convict them.

Who knows the most?

Turkey and Uncle Cheong.

They're Blind Tso's head henchmen.

They also knew I never took the money.

But that doesn't mean anything.

They won't help me

or testify against Blind Tso.

If we spill the beans to the ICAC,

it won't help them arrest Blind Tso.

If other cops found out I ratted on them,

I'll be dead. Just don't say anything.

Let me figure this out.

You're going to Taiwan?

But you said you'll be fine.

Times have changed. I may face charges.

If I don't leave, you want me to go to jail?

Uncle Cheong, I'm Kit's brother.

Get in!

Kit told me inside the Police station,

only you looked after him and think highly of him.

Never mind that now. What do you want?

I know it was presumptuous of me to show up like this.

Or you may think I'm stupid.

I hope you can help us out.

I hope you can tell the ICAC

my brother never took the money. He's clean.

I'm praying that

the ICAC won't come to me.

You want me to go to them?

Get out and say no more.

No, only you can help him.

I can barely save myself.

I will not go to the ICAC

and testify against my pals. Get out!

Uncle Cheong, are you on the run? Out!

Are you running away? Get out!

Uncle Cheong, you must help Kit.

He'll go to jail if you don't

and he'll be ruined. Uncle Cheong...

You want my neighbors to know? Leave!

Uncle Cheong, Kit is a good kid.

He only wants to be a good cop.

If he can't be a cop and ends up in jail,

it'll be so unfair and such a shame.

That's his business.

No! It's your business too.

Just think...if you ran off to Taiwan,

what about your wife and kids?

I'll come back for them.

Then you'll be on the run forever.

Leave! You want me to hit you?

Uncle Cheong... Leave!

He was right. If you went to Taiwan,

what will happen to me and the kids?

I told you I'll fetch you.

Can you stand to see the kids

become illegal immigrants for the rest of their lives?

They won't be able to hold their heads up again.

I don't speak Mandarin.

I don't know what we can do in Taiwan.

Don't worry, Turkey!

Meet a Taiwanese girl and you'll learn.

What's going on? Did you tell Cheong

the time and place? What's taking him so long?

Loud and clear. He's never late.

Maybe he chickened out.

We're in this together. No one is jumping ship.

Chief!

What's wrong with you?

Making everyone wait.

Where's your stuff?

Sorry, Chief! I can't go to Taiwan with you.

What did you say? My wife didn't want me to leave.

You're kidding! You listen to a woman?

I don't want to leave my wife and the kids.

You'll go to jail if you stayed.

I'd rather go to jail. I want to see them again.

So you'll rat on us?

No, I won't rat on you.

I'll only admit what I have done.

You want to rat on us

in exchange for a lighter sentence.

Never crossed my mind! No?

Chief, is this how you treat a brother?

Go kill him.

Let's go. Cops are on their way.

Chief, we better hurry if we want to catch that boat.

Let's go, Chief!

Come on!

Mr. Leung Chi-cheong,

how can the ICAC help you?

I'm in danger.

I need protection and so does my family.

Chun! Kit! What are you doing here?

This is my brother Kit.

I have good news for you.

I just came from the ICAC.

They won't press charges against me. Really?

Uncle Cheong turned himself in

and became a state witness.

He spilled the beans

and the ICAC arrested Blind Tso and his lot.

Uncle Cheong also vouched for me

that I was not on the take.

The sky is blue after the rain.

I can't believe Uncle Cheong would listen to me

and went to the ICAC.

You went to see Uncle Cheong?

I was grasping for straws and would try anything.

So I went to see him.

It was you who saved my life.

Don't say that.

I should have listened to you. Thanks!

There's someone else we must thank.

Here's a little something.

The ICAC is making arrests around town.

Giving me a gift right now,

they may bring me in for coffee.

Open it. See if you like it.

It's beautiful!

It took us a while to pick it out. We hope it suits you.

I sure won't mind. I'm glad you liked it.

Why the sudden change of luck?

I got lucky. Uncle Cheong testified I'm innocent.

Uncle Cheong works with Kit and is now a state witness.

Hopefully he won't go to jail.

Even if he must, I hope it's a light sentence.

What about Blind Tso?

Based on Uncle Cheong's testimony, they're all in custody.

It's OK now. Cheers!

Cheers!

It's so ironic. Fighting corruption is the right thing to do.

But people treat the ICAC like a monster.

Many officers are outraged

about the ICAC's high profile arrests.

They wanted me to join their protest.

I don't want to go.

It's getting out of hand. How will it end?

Hopefully it's a storm in a tea cup

and won't get any worse.

There you are! Waiter! More rice!

I want to try eating rice with shark's fin soup.

Stir it up for me. I can't do it.

I want more soup, less rice. Yes!

What gives?

You booked a room and eat rice with shark's fin soup.

Did you strike gold?

Just a bit of quick cash.

You gave us Nam Shing Cotton Mills,

the price has shot up.

I know, it tripled.

Don't remind me. Only because my sister objected.

Or else I'd be rich by now.

Don't look so glum. Say thank you.

What?

I poked my finger.

Lily introduced me to her friends

who traded through me.

Because of that, I became a runner.

I was given a certain quota

which I used to buy Nam Shing Cotton Mills.

In a few days, it went up by several folds.

For a profit of $30,000, that's $7,500 each.

Excellent!

I counted you in.

Me?

Perhaps something in return?

Sensible!

Thanks!

You made $10,000 by waving your finger.

It's almost a year's pay. The nerve of you!

So what? If we were to lose,

we lose together as brothers.

Brothers at a time like this?

What are you doing? Nothing!

So cheap!

Rice with shark's fin soup is cool.

If there's any left,

can I bring that home to My Dad and Kit?

How will you spend your money?

On clothes!

Chun, don't tell my sister

I made $7,500.

Why not?

It's a happy occasion.

Let's have a BBQ on the beach.

Ask your sister too.

I bet she has a nice figure she's not showing us.

No way!

She's always saying no.

She's such a stick in the mud.

She'll just be a spoil sport. No!

You don't have my sympathy.

Last time you had a row, she was very upset.

You really want to leave her out?

If you like her so much, you invite her.

I intend to invite Kit.

Right! He got off with the ICAC,

we should celebrate with him.

How about my Mom?

She's an Auntie,

I'm only inviting pretty girls.

My Mom always said she's pretty.

Mom, what time is it?

You've been asking me from 8 to 11.

Exactly! It's already 11.

Ting-ting is still out.

You should reprimand her.

I wasn't home by 11 when I was her age.

It's not safe nowadays. I was worse.

Why are you always defending her? She's your daughter,

you should watch over her or she'll go astray.

I'm afraid she'll turn out like Dad,

gets herself in debt and had to go on the run.

You'll lose your daughter.

I doubt it.

Ting-ting is too smart.

I need to set one more target.

What target?

My two major principles,

get tough when the tough gets going and charge ahead.

Lok Lam inspired me.

My two targets, pass the accountant exam and buy a flat.

Now I need to add one more.

Discipline my sister properly.

One is better off with targets.

But I wish to remind you,

your constant nagging

may turn your sister away.

Mom, I'm home.

Here comes your third target.

Ting-ting!

I bought you roast goose for a late night snack.

Such a good girl! You struck gold?

Heaven has been good to me.

I regained something I almost lost.

What do you mean?

I went through great trouble

to get a reliable inside tip.

But Jing-jing won't let me borrow money to buy it.

Thank God for my partner.

He counted me in anyway.

I made money from nothing.

Watch out! A little perk

is enough to con you.

See? She criticizes everything.

Hugo took a daring gamble

and he pulled it off.

What if he didn't? You'll be in debt!

I'll get chopsticks.

What did I tell you?

If you want your sister to talk to you,

you must try a different approach.

But I can't help it.

You must. Relax...take a deep breath...

Ting-ting!

Hugo is organizing a BBQ party at the beach.

He invited your sister. Let's go.

Hugo is organizing it?

Yes, it's a no umbrella party.

Don't bring an umbrella.

Relax! It's for people we know.

It's very proper. Don't bother to ask her.

She won't wear her swimsuit in front of strangers.

I'll go. You will?

Of course.

I bought a new swimsuit. It's very pretty.

I haven't put it on. Here's my chance.

Are you serious? You better show up.

Of course. I will keep an eye on that jerk.

Make sure he doesn't take advantage of my sister.

Don't worry! It's all in good fun.

My sister is a grown up,

but she's still very immature.

I better get back to my studies.

You don't want any roast goose?

No, she bought it for you,

not for me.

Of course not! She bought it for you.

She knew you don't like fat.

She picked a lean one. See?

Really?

Thanks!

I'll get back to my studies.

I have a big heart.

I should be mad at her.

Yet I had to coax her. Come on!

Ting-ting, you're such a good girl,

you share everything with me.

Will you share some of the money?

Of course! How much did you make?

I won...$1,700!

$1,700?

(This is the way I knew that it would be)

(Can't you see...)

(I found love, found it just in time)

(I found love, now it's mine, all mine)

Come here, take a look. At what?

I picked the right girl.

She seems like a bad girl at first.

Now she's such a knockout.

Yours...seems so uncool.

What do you know? That's called dignified.

Hide the sea urchin.

Why are you wearing your Mom's swimsuit?

No, my Dad left me this.

The beach and sunshine...here I come!

Grab a buoy...don't drown!

Swimmers beware! A whale is coming...

You're not going in the water?

No, I'll sit over there. You go ahead.

Stop looking! Take a swim with the others.

Not me.

My mission is to watch my sister.

Make sure she's not taken away by the grackle.

Ting-ting, frisbee? Sure!

Come on...

Awesome! You caught it!

Hello!

That's brilliant, Kit! Can you teach me?

Sure!

See? Ting-ting sticks with Kit,

I'm so relieved. At least he's decent.

That's right! Just like me,

my brother is righteous.

You must hold my hand and teach me.

Drop it like this...

I still can't.

You're doing quite well. Like this?

It's OK...you're doing well.

It's so hard. I can't do it. Let me show you.

Hugo, what's wrong with you?

Sorry...I hit too hard.

I always hit too hard.

The Hong Kong volleyball team wants me to play for them.

I couldn't be bothered. See?

Look at the speed.

Help me pick it up.

You're such a rascal! Me?

That's what you love about me.

All women love rascals.

Here they come!

You're late!

Who are they?

The one in red...I have seen her somewhere.

They're hostesses from Fleming.

They're Hugo's clients.

He threw this party for them.

You're late!

It's so far away and we had to walk.

It's worth it. Put down your things first.

Then take a swim and we have BBQ. Sure!

You invited them to keep up appearances?

Will they stick us with tickets?

Stick my foot. They came here for fun. No charge.

Cool! Catch, Lily!

Hello!

Ting-ting! Sis, this is Lily.

We work together at Fleming. She's really nice to me.

I remember. I saw her outside Fleming.

She knows Chun rather well.

Not really. We met once or twice.

It's OK, we'll get to know each other better

Chun, let's go take a swim.

I can't swim. Then let's sing.

I can't sing. I have a horrible voice.

But you just said...

Our food is getting burnt, let's go back.

Let's play ball. Sure!

Based on my observation,

your sister likes to hang out with Hugo.

That's why I must keep an eye on them.

Like a lighthouse.

You almost got me!

A lighthouse needs power.

Shall I get you a steak?

Great! Go...

The steak looks nice. Can I have one?

Hold this.

Do it yourself.

Give me...

We can leave after the girls finish changing.

Well?

Luk Siu-fung had the most fun today.

Yes, I played so long with the girls

without sticking...

No more sticking tickets.

No more ticket phobia.

Actually...we had a good time.

That proves they like me.

Hugo, ask them out again.

I'm a sweet talker,

but I'm not a pimp.

I confirmed something today.

Lily digs you! Don't talk nonsense!

Lily followed me around all day,

but Jing-jing doesn't seem jealous.

That proves something else, Jing-jing doesn't dig you.

Watch your mouth! Watch it!

All set? We're arranging transportation.

Chun, take Lily home.

Sorry, that's out of my way. He can take you

No, I need to take Ting-ting home.

No need to bother you. We're flat mates.

The two of us

will take the two of them home.

Exactly! Jing-jing, Ting-ting, let's go.

Bye...

I'll take you. Come on...

Is it really called for?

Your pal kept giving me the "lemon".

He's like an expired lemon himself.

Mouldy and stupid.

Was I too pushy?

Maybe...maybe not.

What day and age is this? He's too conservative.

Exactly! I told him he's a stick in the mud.

He likes the understanding wife and loving mother type.

The typical homemaker.

Understanding wife and loving mother?

You intend to change?

Women can adapt.

They can completely change for the one they love.

The change will be quite complete for you.

Sit down.

I can't believe you'd visit me in this pathetic situation.

You were kind to my Dad.

I must help where I can.

I'm definitely going to jail.

Just a matter of how long.

You have ways to shorten the sentence.

At least 8 to 10 years for peddling heroin.

Such rotten luck. I already got away.

But some creep tipped off the cops

and they caught up with me.

Is there anything I can do?

What worries me the most,

is my 80-year-old Grandma.

There's no one to look after her in Thailand

I'm illiterate. I can't even write her.

Don't worry! I'll write her for you.

Tell her you went to South America for business

and won't be able to visit her in a while

and not to worry about you.

If I have money to spare,

I can send some to her.

Thanks, Lik!

This world is about karma.

Good thing I let you go back then.

Or else no one would help me today.

What are you doing?

You're my benefactor!

Thank you, Lik!

You're truly my benefactor. Thank you!

For my own safety,

I'm sorry I had to do this to you.

Haven't had durian like this for a long time

It'll be a while

before I can bring you durians from Thailand

Why? My wife will give birth soon.

She won't have the baby in Hong Kong.

I had to stay in Thailand until the baby is born.

I won't be back for a while.

I have the whole flat to myself?

Stay as long as you like.

Even if I sell, it won't be any time soon.

Rent it to me.

I'll look after it for you.

You said you wanted to read Thai news.

I brought you some newspapers.

Any big news in Thailand?

Lung Kwan, the gangster in Chinatown was arrested for drug possession.

You must have heard about his evildoing in Chinatown over the years.

He was wounded when someone set fire to his club

and ended in the hospital in a coma.

He tried to stage his comeback,

but his thugs were scattered and no one paid him any attention.

Someone exposed him for drug possession and he was thrown in jail.

I guess that's where he'll spend the rest of his life.

Maybe Dad was watching over me.

My life has never been so smooth.

Lung Kwan and Nalong are both in jail.

I can now work towards my goal.

I shot 3 birds with one arrow. I put Nalong in jail,

got Kit out of a bind

and most importantly, I helped Tong Fa buy up that flat

and gained Tong Ho-fung's trust.

Dad, thank you.

Well? Is it pretty? Very.

Mom gave it to me.

It belonged to my Dad.

Guess what she meant by this.

It implies Mrs. Tong

will pass you the mandate of Tong Fa.

In the name of the Board,

Mom also gave me a $500K cheque

for taking care of the flat on Chun Yeung Street.

Mrs. Tong really loves you.

Because she knows I have the ability.

Tong Fa can't do without me.

You're an engineer. Know anything about Feng Shui?

A little.

Tell me, which office has better Feng Shui?

Mine? Or my brother's?

Your office is not bad.

Since you moved in, everything is going well

without a hitch. You're right!

But he has the office of the Managing Director (MD).

We have different titles.

If I take both, the problem is solved.

I think Mom will soon make the announcement

and make me the MD.

Congratulations, Boss!

You should think about your new title.

When I move up, so should you.

Whatever you decide.

I guarantee you'll skyrocket to the top.

About the Chun Yeung Street project,

I haven't decided our next step.

Should we rebuild

or sell it to another corporation?

Give me 2 proposals.

At the next Board meeting,

I'll have something to present if Mom should ask me.

No problem. I do that ASAP.

Come in!

Did you want to talk about

the Chun Yeung Street project? I have an idea.

Why don't you tell me after your nap?

Gordon and I made a decision.

I'll be at my desk, Boss!

Director Lee of East Star Bank

wants to meet you at Fleming tonight.

What time do you want? Let me book a room.

I'm very happy today. I want to meet my wife for a drink.

Tell him I'm busy. I'll see him next week.

Right, Boss!

Honey, you seem very pleased.

We'll have good news soon.

A promotion?

I'm already in charge of a lot of projects.

If I get a promotion,

I should become the MD.

What will become of Ho-shan?

Only someone capable should get the top job.

Let me help you in the office.

I know the office well.

You're the wife of the MD,

you shouldn't show your face in public.

Then let me do some volunteer work.

I don't want to stay home. It's boring.

Volunteer work is for attention seekers.

Leave that to women like my sister-in-law.

You should have a baby soon.

You won't be bored if you have a child to take care of.

That would be best.

Madam Ping, you wanted me to check

what Madam Yuet was making that stank so badly.

I found it.

She dumped the dregs in the garbage.

That really stank!

Do you know what it's for?

I don't know.

How odd! She drank the decoction in her room

Something is fishy.

Shall we ask Master Fung? Definitely not!

Madam Ping!

Lai-ping! Ming-yuet!

You're not feeling well? You made a decoction. Are you OK?

I'm fine. It's the flu.

You're Mrs. Tong,

you don't need to do everything yourself.

Just tell the staff.

Let Auntie Yung do it for you.

Right! Let me...

It's OK. I can manage.

Are you feeling better?

Yes, thank you for asking.

Auntie Yung, don't just stand there.

Go help her with the dishes.

No, I can do it. It's just one bowl.

She won't even let you touch the bowl. Something is definitely wrong.

Auntie Yung, take the dregs to a doctor.

Find out what it's for.

I know you work very hard. This is for you.

Thank you.

You like the present?

Of course! It's very meaningful.

The cheque is to encourage you

to work even harder, understand?

I will, Mom!

Mrs. Tong... Mom!

Have a seat, Mom!

Anything else? Yes, Mom!

Gordon, show Mom the report.

Mrs. Tong...

On behalf of the company,

I acquired that building on Chun Yeung Street.

The site is now ready for reconstruction.

I have two proposals

that I think are feasible. Mom, take a look.

We'll get to that later.

Mom, we can't stall anymore.

We pay interest every day.

I know you're working very hard

on the Chun Yeung Street project.

But Ho-shan already has a plan in place.

Work on something else.

What do you mean?

Ho-shan told me last night

Tong Fa will take up the reconstruction work

I think his suggestion is doable

and I believe the Board won't object.

Thanks, kid brother

for your help in acquiring the building.

I'll take over now.

You have nothing to worry about.

Mom, you promised to put me in charge of this project.

That was my original decision.

But my wish

is to see the company grow steadily.

If everything is working, it's best not to make any changes.

I don't want any complications.

I see.

Gordon, let's go! Yes!

You'll eventually understand the reason behind my decision.

Ho-fung, how lucky you are to have time off.

Poor me, I have to work so hard.

This is outrageous! Mom knew he's a loser.

Why did she put him in charge?

If he's capable, I wouldn't have to save his neck.

You have the ability. You'll get your chance

Don't patronize me! Get out! Right!

Miss Tong! How is Ho-fung?

In a foul mood. I'll go see him.

Ho-fung!

Is Mom becoming an old fool?

Why give Tong Fa to that loser?

Mom is not a fool.

Ho-shan knew which buttons to push.

What do you mean?

I didn't want to say, but...

But what? Tell me!

Yesterday Ho-shan and Lai-ping

gave Mom the scarf

Long sent home from the U.K.

and badmouthed you.

What did he do now?

They said they had to be nice to Long,

since he's the eldest grandson.

They also said if Mom wants another one,

she can only count on Lai-ping and not Ming-yuet.

What does that mean?

I don't know where they got wind

about Ming-yuet being sterile.

What proof do they have?

I don't know if it's true

or they just made it up.

But Mom believed it.

Tong Fa will only be passed on to a son, never a daughter.

A grandson means the world to Mom.

If she knew you can't give her any,

why would she hand over the company to you?

That's why she gave the project to Ho-shan.

She wants Tong Fa to grow.

Who badmouthed my wife

and said she's sterile?

Ho-shan must have some sort of proof.

Why don't you ask Ming-yuet?

Master Fung!

Where's Madam Yuet? In the study.

What is it?

What are you not telling me?

What do you mean?

Is there something you're hiding from me?

Or did not tell me?

No.

No? Then why did Ho-shan and his wife

told Mom you can't have any kids?

Why?

I didn't mean to hold back anything.

I just never had the chance to tell you.

Tell me now.

Is it really that important?

Yes, to the Tong family,

childbearing is most important.

Tell me Ho-shan is lying. Tell me!

We've been married for several months

and I'm not pregnant. So I went to a doctor

who diagnosed me with endometriosis.

Then I went to a Chinese doctor who said I have blood stasis problems

resulting in meridian blockage which makes it hard to be impregnated.

That's why he prescribed something for me.

So you are sterile?

How dare you lie to me!

Why didn't you tell me about something so important?