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Starting from today...

you two shall be my followers. And I'll take care of you.

We'll be like brothers. Sharing the good times...

and the bad.

—Thank you, Boss. —Thank you, Boss.

Don't mention it.

Drink up. It's just a small glass. You won't get drunk.

Looks like we're halfway done here.

—More money for us soon. —That's right.

Here. One for you.

Thank you, Boss.

One for you.

I treat everyone equally.

—One for you. —Thank you, Boss.

—And one for you. —Thank you, Boss.

All right.

Tomorrow, you'll take the drugs to sell at school.

Once you start making money, you'll be able to buy whatever you want.

You'll get all the girls you want.

Drink up.

—Looks like we're almost done. —More cash for us?

That's right.

Don't be envious of my boys and their hot girlfriends.

You're handsome and you're good-looking. Just like me.

Work hard and you might be the one with a string of hot babes on your arm.

—Here. —Thank you, Boss.

—Here. —Thank you, Boss.

You get a share, too.

—More cash. —Thank you, Boss.

Hey, when am I meeting Big Boss and May again?

—It's almost time, Boss. —It's almost time, Boss.

Now, go sell these drugs at school.

And be smart about it. Go!

—Thank you, Boss. —Thank you, Boss.

It doesn't make sense.

Why did I...

—Give us so much money? —Give us so much money?

Exactly.

I actually gave you $5,000.

—Boss, it was only $4,000. —Yes, it was $4,000.

Hey, I am not that drunk.

—I gave you $5,000 each. Give it back. —You've got to be kidding.

Why do we have to return the money?

Boss, here's the $4,000.

—I said $5,000! —$5,000?

Here.

Can you lend me $1,000?

Boss is taking us to the cleaners again.

Boss, here's $5,000.

Look at them.

—Just check those bodies out. —They are to die for...

Pretty girls, how about it? Want to have some fun tonight?

Or would you rather waste the night away?

Is that your idea of a pick-up line?

Aren't we good enough for you?

If you want to ask us out, you better check with our boys first.

Oh, really? And who are they? Such big shots?

Not really big shots, but definitely not the small fries you guys are.

Look. They're right behind you.

Who the heck are you guys? Don't you know who I am?

—Do you know who runs this place? —Do you?

This is King's turf.

And King... is my boss.

We've overstepped ourselves. We apologize.

It's okay. There's no need to apologize.

Relax. We're all here to have fun, aren't we?

Let's dance and have some fun together!

Smile and be happy. Let's continue. Come on.

Serves you right!

What kind of dance is this?

Boss, they're doing the doggy dance.

Your parents had a hard time raising you. Stop hitting yourself.

—Thank you. —Not just yet.

The three of you aren't going anywhere until you've each sold 3,000 pills for me.

—But we... —You don't know where to get the pills?

—Fai. —Yes?

—Get them the pills. —Yes, Boss.

—But... —Let's go.

—Let's go! —Where are we going, Boss?

I have a date with Big Boss, May, and my future father-in-law.

Tai Fei of Hong Heng doesn't know who he's messing with.

—Tai Fei of Hong Heng? —Let's go see.

—Shall we tag along? —Let's go!

Great!

Hey! Wait for me!

Shin Wah Restaurant

You're a real scumbag.

My wife is renowned for her good temper.

And you managed to get her riled up? I can't help you now.

Brother Tai Fei.

I won't do it again. Please give me another chance.

Hey, tell that to her. Don't say it to me.

I'm not the forgiving sort.

You schmuck. Another word out of you and you're getting five more slaps.

You call yourself a pimp?

Your girl worked herself sick for you.

All she asked for was a night off to see a doctor

It's bad enough that you wouldn't let her take the night off.

How could you beat her up?

She's human, just like any one of us. You bag of slime!

I won't do it again. I'm sorry.

Listen up. Take her to the hospital right now.

Or you can forget about making a living on this street ever again.

Yes, Big Sister Kei.

Come on, I'll take you to the doctor's.

Big Sister Kei, that was really cool.

I haven't seen you so worked up...

since you beat Blind Beng up for feeling you up.

Seeing you so worked up gets me all hard.

—See? I'm so hard now. —Enough of your nonsense.

—Don't you think he's scum? —You're right.

That girl works for him. How could he beat her up?

I hate men who treat women like crap.

Are you trying to tell me something?

You know how much I adore you.

I'd never do that to you.

If I did, you'd shave me bald in my sleep.

You better behave then.

Or else...

Boss, they're here.

Tai Fei, they brought backup. What do we do?

Since when are you such a wuss?

I've been running a legal business for a long time now.

My guts are long gone.

Hey, Tai Fei! Looking good!

Mike, you're looking pretty good yourself. Come and have a seat.

So that's Tai Fei?

Boss. Have a seat.

Daddy. Uncle Tai Fei.

We haven't seen each other for a long time.

The last time we met was when I went for a massage at your parlour.

Is this your wife?

—Brother Mike. —Nice to meet you.

This is Toothless. He's a very old friend of mine

This is hilarious.

Used to be that bosses like us stepped up as mediators when our men had conflicts.

Now we have to get involved in their love lives too.

Hey, you're dating his daughter. You should at least greet him.

Uncle.

Is this a joke? You're a notorious womanizer.

Forget it. Let this be a lesson for May.

Just stop seeing each other. Go home.

Uncle Tai Fei, please don't do this. We're truly in love.

Please don't force us apart. He promised he'd change.

King treats me very well. He really does.

You seem to like him a lot. But how well do you know him?

He has bedded hundreds of girls. Have you bedded hundreds of guys?

You're just another notch on his bedpost. Did you think about that?

Have you got yourself tested for sexually transmitted diseases?

I'm wasting my breath here. Talk to your dad.

Darn that Tai Fei. He's pretty arrogant, isn't he?

He's just some old fart.

Uncle, I know I have a lousy track record with women.

But I'm serious this time. I really do love May.

I promise I will be true to her.

Please give me the time and chance to prove myself.

You've got to be kidding.

Putting on that act in front of everyone here?

If you like acting that much, go and be an actor instead!

How about an AV flick? You have the potential.

Come on, Tai Fei. That's not a fair thing to say.

You heard it for yourself. May said King has been good to her.

You should give him the benefit of the doubt.

I'm done talking. It's like trying to reason with a bunch of morons.

Tai Fei, you're being disrespectful here.

Toothless, what do you say?

Give me the word and I'll take her by force.

—What are you doing? —What do you want?

—Are you trying to mess with us? —You think we're scared?

What's with the posturing and gesturing? You guys think you're on TV?

Daddy, please give him a chance.

Give him some time to prove himself, please?

He promised me he'd turn over a new leaf.

I really like him.

Forget it, Tai Fei. This is how it is to have a daughter.

I should have had a boy. I wouldn't be so worried now.

Hey, young man. You had better behave yourself.

Her father has consented to you dating his daughter.

May, come to me if he dares to fool around on you.

I'll castrate him and serve his manhood to you as tea.

Thank you, Uncle Tai Fei.

Tai Fei, let's have tea sometime. It's on me.

We are triad members. We drink alcohol, not tea!

When you want a drink, call me. Let's go.

That cocky swine.

—Want to work tomorrow? —Tomorrow?

Sure. Let's do it!

Yeah, let's do it.

—Watch out for the cars. —Can we cross now?

Wait...

Buddy, be careful. We're here to make a living.

—Come on. Get it ready! —You're all talk.

He's right.

Here. One per person.

Take one, take one.

Can you guys do this? If you can't, I'll do it myself.

Oh, save it. You took more than three hours to make a sale last time.

And you're talking big now?

He's right. You girls are better at doing this.

—I'm no good at it. —Just get it done.

—Let's go have tea. We'll come back later. —Let's go.

Hold on. We need you guys to watch out for the cops.

What if the cops arrest us?

Stop arguing.

Chung, go get us some drinks. You two watch out for the cops.

If you see cops coming, just yell. Understand?

Be alert. Don't just ogle girls.

If I catch you ogling any girls, you'll get it from me!

He wouldn't dare. He's afraid someone would gouge his eyes out.

Shut up already.

Come on, let's get down to business.

—Let's get down to business. —Let's get down to business.

Hey, do you think we'll be able to get many sales today?

Special offer just for today! Only $150 per phone card!

Only $150 per phone card! Special offer just for today!

Do you think we can sell everything in an hour?

I'm pretty certain I can. I'm just not so sure about her.

I wasn't prepared last time. This time I've come prepared.

—Are you sure? —Can you do this?

—Of course! —All right. Let's get started.

Yeah, let's get started.

—Whoa, that's low cut. —You ain't seen nothing yet.

Look at you!

Do you have to try so hard?

The men won't be able to resist groping you.

They'll grope you!

If I manage to sell everything today, I'll wear even less next time.

—Are you sure? —You'll be taken advantage of.

Shut it. Let's get down to work!

—Let's get started! —Let's get started!

Time to work.

Uncle...

Could you buy a phone card from me, please?

I'll be in trouble if I can't sell them all. Please buy one!

What do you mean you'll be in trouble?

You have no idea what a tough life I have.

You see. I have siblings to take care of and my father is dead.

What's more, my mother is pregnant and couldn't work.

I'm the sole bread earner. So if I can't sell these, I'm doomed.

Sounds like you lead a hard life.

You're right. If I don't sell these...

we'll have no food tonight. Please help me out.

Seeing how tough your life is, I'll buy five cards from you.

Thank you! You're such a decent man.

We don't get many people like you in Hong Kong nowadays.

You're right. You don't get many people like me in Hong Kong.

—How much is it? —That will be $750.

Here. I'll give you $1,000.

Keep the change. And make sure you keep the money safe.

Thank you, Uncle. Thank you. Take care.

I heard about people making a living by recycling cans on the streets.

But I never thought they really exist.

What a fool.

Hey, handsome. I can tell you have lots of girlfriends.

Buy a phone card from me. You can enjoy discounts calling your girls.

You're pretty smart. You can tell I have lots of girlfriends?

I'm famous for my ability to charm girls.

Is that right?

Do you get called ugly a lot?

—You're right. I get that a lot. —I knew it.

They call you ugly because they're envious of your good looks.

You're right. They are jealous because I am handsome.

To tell the truth, I would ask you out if not for your girlfriends.

—Are you serious? —Of course.

—You can ask me out any time. —Really?

Tell you what. Buy ten cards from me.

I can only go out with you after I've sold all these cards.

Okay. I'll buy ten from you.

That's great!

Thank you so much.

Meet me here in three hours, okay?

—I'll have dinner with you. —Okay. I'll be waiting.

I'll be waiting for you!

He makes me want to puke.

Great bargain... phone cards at a discount!

This is a special promotion! Don't miss out!

Come and get your phone cards today!

Nice!

They're spilling out.

—Please buy a card from me. —Sure, sure.

—Two for you. —And three for you? Thank you.

—Here's the money. —Thank you.

—Here you go. —Thank you, kind gentlemen.

—Thank you. —Buy more. She'll pull her top lower.

—Thank you. —Then I have to buy more.

We're rich!

—See how good we are? —Don't be such a show-off.

Not bad. You girls sold everything in an hour.

Of course!

—What is it? —See?

I told you guys I came prepared this time.

All I did was reveal a little of my assets.

—Your assets? —Those men couldn't stop staring.

They even forgot about their change.

I just flirted a little, and I had those men wrapped around my finger.

Am I good or what?

—She's good. —Hey, I'll get jealous.

Stop yakking. Let's go grab dinner.

All you do is eat. You're useless.

Speaking of food, I am a little hungry.

Let's go eat.

After that, we have a little something to do. Hand it over.

Don't let him have it. Give it to me instead.

—What are we doing later? —Where will we be going?

Sorry, but you girls can't come along.

—It's a guy thing. —Hey, you're going to get hookers?

—Just us guys? —No. Not hookers!

Look. After dinner...

we'll go to Tai Fei's massage parlour and make some trouble.

Come on. Hand that money over.

—Let's go change. —Hey! You're taking all of it?

Hey!

Let go. You're breaking my arm!

Return our money!

I'll slaughter them.

—Welcome, bosses. —What?

Did you hear that? They called us "bosses."

What kind of bosses are we?

Who cares? Let's hit the shower.

Excuse me.

May I enquire if you are above eighteen years of age?

You think I'm underage?

What are you talking about? Of course I'm over eighteen!

What do you think?

May we see some identification?

What the hell? Haven't you heard of privacy rights?

They want to see our identification? What a joke. Let's go.

We need to know if you are old enough to be allowed in.

Do you know what my nickname is?

They call me "Old Fart."

—And I am "Old Pervert." —As for me...

I'm called the "Old Man!"

Can we go now? Let's go!

What are you looking at, fatty?

Bye.

Troublemakers.

It feels warmer over here. Come quick.

Watch it or you may slip.

Give me some soap.

You may slip and fall.

Lousy water pressure.

One moment it's cold, the next hot.

Who's messing around here? Your father?

Please, do you think you can intimidate us?

Four-eyes, we're taking a shower.

Can't you see?

Why don't you come join us?

Stop staring, fatso! You can't intimidate us.

Look how beefy he is.

Gosh, I'm cold!

Brother Bo, King's boys are here. I think they are out to make trouble.

—Shall we call Brother Tai Fei? —No need for that.

They won't dare to try anything. Just keep an eye on them.

Okay.

—Brother Tai Fei. Big Sister Kei. —Have some supper.

—How's business? —Business is good today.

—Where's Bo? —He's in the lounge.

Brother Fei. Big Sister Kei.

Is everything all right?

Sort of, King's boys are here. But they won't dare do anything.

How sad. The youngsters nowadays don't dare do anything at all.

Brother Tai Fei. Those boys are demanding to see the manager.

I'll handle it.

Unbelievable!

—They are taking so long. —What can I do for you?

Are you the manager?

Is this how you run a massage parlour?

All your girls are fat.

We did not come here to get manhandled by those gorillas.

Really? But you've tried over twenty girls.

None of them were good enough?

You charge a bomb here! $120 just for an hour!

Have you been to other massage parlours? Most parlours charge over $200 an hour.

—Perhaps you're mistaken? —No, we're not mistaken.

I'm already so skinny. Why did you get me skinny girls?

—I'm not paying for that. —In that case...

shall we compensate you instead?

Of course you must.

You must compensate us.

Yes, we'll compensate you of course!

Compensation is a must.

After all, the customer is always right.

So boys, what are your complaints?

You don't know how to keep your customers happy.

You ought to learn a thing or two from this old man.

—What's your complaint? —Your girls are too skinny and weak.

—Sister Fong! —Coming!

Come here, please.

Sister Fong, these boys said our girls are too weak.

—I see. —Give them a strong massage.

My girls are too weak, huh? Is this how you like it then?

I think you two complained my girls were too hard on you just now?

Let us get you some medicated ointment.

No, thanks...

Let them off. They're just kids.

We'll pay up.

Forget it, I don't want your money.

You guys look strong. Why don't you jump squat out of here?

Let go of me.

Hurry up.

I want to see you smile!

Pathetic little twerps. How dare you try to mess with us?

—Quick! Pick them up! —This is mine!

—Darn it! —Oh... so small.

What are you talking about?

Tai Fei, you son-of-a-gun.

Don't let me see you again.

Or I'll set a pack of dogs on you to rip you to pieces.

Get this straight. No one tells a soul about what happened today.

If you tell anyone, I'll kill you.

—Of course! —Do you hear me?

—Understand? —Yes.

Pao is throwing a first-month celebration for his son.

What shall we get him?

Some baby clothing and gold jewellery would suffice.

—Handle it for me. —Is it a boy or a girl?

Were you even listening to me? I told you it's a boy just now.

He has been a triad member for decades.

Who would have thought he would become a father one day?

Why? Are you jealous?

He is really happy now.

This is why I say, you women just don't get it.

We're in the triads!

Getting married is bad enough, let alone having kids.

You never know when your enemy will show up and slaughter your whole family.

Slaughter the whole family?

If everyone thought like you, the triads would go extinct.

—Yeah. —Yeah?

—You know what I mean. —I'm not talking to you.

Hello?

Who? What is this about?

I'll come over right now.

To Cheung Do Hospital.

Why? Did someone get hurt?

It's my ex-girlfriend, Ling.

The girl you told me about?

—The bubbly one you adore? —Yes.

—What happened? —She has cancer.

Don't worry. It's going to be all right.

Are you kidding? She has cancer. It's not going to be all right.

What shall we get her?

This is serious. How about some bird's nest?

All right. I'll leave it all to you.

—Stop by to get some bird's nest. —I was just trying to console you.

—I didn't mean to snap at you. —Men!

Come on, don't be mad.

Cheung Do Hospital

Excuse me.

Where is Lau Kar Ling?

—Who? —Lau Kar Ling! Do you know her?

—Second room down this corridor. —What's the room number?

—She snubbed you. —What the heck?

—Tai Fei. —Long time no see.

Yes, it has been more than ten years.

But I knew you'd come.

I have confidence in you.

What did the doctor say?

He was kind enough to be honest with me.

He said I have one month left.

It's okay. Everyone has to die someday.

And she is?

She is Kei.

How are you, Ling? Tai Fei talks about you all the time.

He said you're a kind and understanding person.

Don't listen to him. He's famous for his trash talk.

He exaggerates all the time.

His boasting skill is second-to-none.

But sometimes, he can be right about certain things.

He once said being with a triad member and a cop are the same.

In both cases, you don't know what will happen tomorrow.

It's okay. I knew this when I chose to be with him.

Kei, you're a stronger woman than I am.

I was too selfish back then.

I couldn't see past that, that's why I left him.

After you left, I got all my men looking for you.

I knew you would do that.

But I was determined not to let you find me.

Tai Fei, there's a reason I called for you today.

—I need to tell you something. —What?

Please don't tell me you want to come back to me.

Be serious.

—We have a son. —What?

That's quite a... gift you have for me.

Quit joking. Ling, where's your son now?

He'll be here soon.

He resembles you in every way.

I gave him the jade piece you gave me years ago.

Please don't be mad at me.

I never had time for him.

And he's always hanging around the streets.

You once told me that jade piece would protect its owner.

That's why I gave it to him.

Yes... I did say that.

How old is he now?

He's seventeen, and acts just like you.

—But he doesn't look like you. —What a bummer.

Hey! You told me you'd let me off. Leave my mom out of this!

Don't be afraid, Mom. I'm here.

What are you looking at? Stay away.

Shin, I'm dying. Nothing scares me anymore.

You told me you wanted to meet your dad.

—He is your biological father. —What?

You're saying he's...

He is your biological son.

I know this comes as quite a shock.

Don't worry, Ling. You know how Tai Fei trash-talks all the time.

I'm sure they will learn to get along.

Are you kidding me?

Tai Fei, are you free tomorrow?

—What is it? —It's nothing.

I was just hoping that the two of you could accompany me for a walk tomorrow.

If I don't do this soon, I may never have the chance again.

Sure, it's a date. We're free.

Let's go out together.

Thank you, Kei.

Tai Fei has found himself a wonderful partner.

Let's go then.

Shin, let's go. We should let your mother rest.

See you, Ling.

Bye.

What are you looking at? I think this is a load of crap.

Mom is so sick that she got all confused about who my dad is.

Look at you, you punk. Your mom is dying.

And you're spending all your time with King and his gang?

What's wrong with doing that? King has been good to me.

So what if you're some big shot in Hong Heng Triad?

Even if we're really related, I will never call you my dad.

Look at you. You're like a pile of dung.

You look nothing like me at all.

Get ready for the slammer, you snot-nosed punk.

At this rate, that's where you'll be spending the rest of your life!

What is it to you anyway?

Look at that! He's like a pile of dung!

—No way are we alike! —Well, I see the resemblance.

—No way. —You don't think he's your son?

Go for a DNA test then.

What's that?

—It's like a urine test. Let's go. —And what does the test do?

Help you find out if he's really your son. Let's go.

One, two, three, four. Work harder for more.

Two, two, three, four. Work harder for more.

Three, two, three, four. Work harder for more.

Four, two, three, four. Work harder for more.

Five, two, three, four. Work harder for more.

Six, two, three, four. Work harder for more.

That's child's play. Now watch me.

Monday to Sunday. Work harder for more.

Monday to Sunday. Work harder for more.

That's how you should be doing it.

Look at Chung strutting his dance moves.

—If only that blockhead was half as good. —Blockhead? Who?

My lousy boyfriend.

—Look at him. —Chung, come over.

Greetings, Your Majesty.

Cut it out already. Let's go and see how Shin is doing.

—Yes, let's talk to Shin. —Yes, Your Majesty.

—Shin. —Your Royal Highness.

—Why are you feeling down? —What's with you?

—What's wrong? —Come on, tell us.

Tell us.

Leave me alone, I'm in a bad mood.

—In a bad mood? —Let's follow him.

What's with you? Is it that time of the month?

You look as if someone just died.

Are you worried about your mom?

No one died.

But I got myself a dad.

As in a new stepfather?

Just ignore him.

You've always wondered about your father.

Isn't it great that you've found him?

Do you want to know who my biological father is?

—Who is it? —Who is it?

Tai Fei.

—Tai Fei of Hong Heng? —Yes.

Why aren't you thrilled? He's one of the biggest bosses around.

—You'll be famous! —He's right.

Don't bring him up again. Or we'll no longer be friends.

If some guy came up to me and told me he was my father...

I'd call him "Dad" right away.

I was brought up in an orphanage.

I have no recollection of my parents.

I have no idea what it's like to have parents.

This world is so unfair.

You have no father while I've had a parade of crappy stepfathers.

A stepfather is better than none at all.

Shut it! What do you know?

Having parents doesn't mean crap.

My parents have never cared about me.

I don't even see them. It's like having no parents at all.

Why are you crying too?

I feel sad for you guys.

My parents love me very much.

But sometimes, I treat them very badly.

My mom paged me today.

She asked me to go out with them tomorrow.

Are you going?

You should go!

Ignore Tai Fei and just take it that you're going out with your mom.

I don't know if I should go.

Oh, forget it. I'll figure it out tomorrow.

Let's go to the disco.

Come on. Let's go.

Tired already, old man?

—Shin. —Yes?

Take a walk over there with your dad.

I need to speak with Kei in private.

Let's go.

—Kei. —Yes?

It must be hard on you to come out with me.

Of course not. I'm actually enjoying myself.

I seldom have the chance to come to a leisurely place like this.

It's very generous of you to accept Shin and I.

Oh no, don't say that. You knew Tai Fei way before I did.

Not every woman is as accepting of a man's past as you are.

I'm happy for Tai Fei that he found you.

Are you thirsty? You want a drink?

Yes, please. Thank you.

Darn brat. Do I smell of poop or what?

Why are you sitting so far away?

I'm telling you. You'd better find a real job soon.

I don't care what you do, just stay out of the triads.

Stop glaring at me. I know you don't want to hear this.

I'm only saying this because your mother is seriously ill.

Get off your moral high horse.

If not for big bosses like you...

I wouldn't be in the triads.

You and I are different.

Punks like you swagger around in packs...

picking on young kids and bullying the elderly.

Someone looks at you a second longer and you beat him up.

What exactly do you get out of it?

Do you know what it takes to get to my position?

Tung Heng Triad deals in drugs.

Do you know how many men they lose every year?

Quit Tung Heng already.

I've been following King since I was a kid.

He has always been there whenever I got into trouble.

What's wrong with working for him? Stay out of my affairs.

Darn it!

I was just giving you advice and you're smoking weed in front of me?

Hand it over! How dare you smoke weed?

—You're still a kid! —Hey! It's just a normal cigarette.

Yeah? I don't believe you.

—Shin, let's take a photo together. —Come over here.

Tai Fei, come here for a family photo.

Bloody hell! What does he know?

Stand closer!

Smile, everyone. One, two...

I thought you said you wanted to drink alone?

I said I'd keep you company. But you said you're meeting your friend.

How about I come over now?

You're kidding.

You're drunk already? Didn't you say you're a good drinker?

I don't know where you live. I'll take you to a motel.

We can't possibly sleep out on the streets.

I'm hanging up. Bye.

—King? —Yes?

Who was that on the phone?

My boys wanted to have supper. But I told them it's too late.

—I'd rather stay home with you. —Oh, really?

I'm devoted to you. You know that, right?

No, go and take a shower.

How was the outing with your mother yesterday?

Just thinking about it makes me mad.

He was preaching to me all day about life and stuff.

Ignore him and just spend time with your mom.

I wonder how long she has got.

Wash your mouth with soap! Don't say such inauspicious stuff.

—Happy? —You're gross.

Hey, kid.

—What's up? —You're pretty hard to find.

—What do you want? —Come with us.

Get lost.

—Hey... —Let go of me!

I said let go of me!

Boss, some men took Shin away!

Tai Fei's men took him!

I demand to see Tai Fei right now!

What is this about?

Get him out here or I'll tear this place down!

Fine, go ahead if you dare.

—What? —Who's tearing my place down?

Tai Fei, you kidnapped Shin.

Return him to us now!

What are you talking about? I don't know where he is.

You're not letting him go?

What are you going to do?

Stop flashing that thing already. Just do it.

I'll change my name if you can get out of here alive.

—Boss! —Shin!

I'm fine.

—You said Tai Fei's men took him. —I don't know.

She was mistaken.

It was just a few of my buddies playing a prank on me.

Still planning to tear my place down?

—Let's go! —Okay.

Hey! A word of warning.

Never flash your weapons on my turf again.

The last ones who did that are still in a coma.

What's going on?

They took me for a DNA test.

—Cheers, Master Kam. —Cheers.

Master Kam, we have always worked well with the Vietnamese.

Why are we working with the Yunnanese this time?

You know how Lo Sha is.

He jacks up the price and limits how much we can buy.

The Yunnanese are easier to work with.

How so? My priority is to make a profit.

Their goods are twenty percent cheaper and we can place bigger orders.

Sounds great, Master Kam. We can go all out now.

We've been partners for ages.

Of course I'll count you in when I see a good deal.

You're right. Well, I won't say no to more money.

I'll get the money ready tomorrow. Send me a sample of their goods.

No problem.

We'll earn a lot more dealing with the Yunnanese...

than we ever did working with the Vietnamese.

But you have to be careful selling the goods.

Don't you worry. I can handle it.

—That's all. I have to go. —I'll wait for your call.

Stay on your toes.

I've put all my fortune into this deal.

—You hear me? —Don't worry, Boss.

I've got a whole bunch of kids working for me.

I'll get them to pass themselves off as tourists...

and have them carry the drugs in their backpacks.

Even if there were cops... everything would be fine.

Good to hear. If things go as planned...

we can retire after a few shipments.

Cheers.

—Boss. —Come in.

Wow.

—Is this for real? —Look at this.

—Stereo and sofa. —It's like a palace.

—It's beautiful! —Yes it is, you monkeys.

—Come sit down. —Okay.

Boss, your house is really nice.

—Where do you guys live? —At public estate.

When I was your age, I lived in the slums too.

At a place called Lam Tim.

If you're lucky, you will make enough to afford a house like this one day.

How's business today?

Here's the money, Boss.

Is business that bad?

Yes. It has been real quiet these days.

Don't worry. Our goods can keep.

You guys are in luck. I've got a good deal for you.

Boss, what have you got for us?

When I was your age, I already had a Rolex.

I was going out with girls in a convertible.

—That's because you're capable. —You guys are just as capable.

But you're still broke.

Do you know why?

—No. —Let me tell you then.

Firstly, you've had no luck.

Secondly, you aren't tough enough.

But we're tough. We grew up in a tough neighbourhood.

We even slept under bridges. We're tough.

All we need is one lucky break.

Well, you're in luck.

If you can pull this off...

you'll all be rich. You'll become big shots.

That's great! I want to own a convertible like you, Boss.

I'll drive all over Tsim Sha Tsui in it.

Listen up. I need a delivery made in two days.

I want you guys to deliver it to Master Kam. It's that simple.

You want us to do drug trafficking?

What? Are you scared?

Didn't you say you're tough and you grew up in a tough neighbourhood?

You'll never make it big if you're such a wuss.

Boss.

We're experts when it comes to pushing pills.

But drug trafficking is really beyond us.

What if we get arrested by the cops?

You'll lose the drugs and your followers too.

Stop worrying. I'll definitely look out for you guys.

One delivery is all it takes for you to get rich.

This is your lucky break.

But Boss... we've never done this before.

—How do we proceed? —That's right.

I've got everything planned out for you.

You and your girlfriends will act like tourists.

Hide the goods in your backpacks.

Don't be nervous.

Act like excited teenagers out on a trip and you'll be fine.

I think we can do this. We'll get this done for you, Boss.

But remember, should anything happen...

ditch the drugs and make your escape.

If anything happens to you guys...

I'll never be able to forgive myself.

—Get it? —Yes.

—Thank you, Boss. —Thank you, Boss.

Take the money. Treat yourselves to something good.

Let me get changed and we'll go out for supper. Okay?

—Okay. Thanks, Boss. —Wait a while.

Aren't you guys scared?

We could get into deep trouble for this.

That's why your girl calls you useless.

Do you think we would really be that unlucky?

Not every cat goes after rats, you know.

Stay calm. Everything will be fine.

Cheung Do Hospital

—Doctor, how is she? —We gave a her booster jab.

It should sustain her for a while.

Out of my way!

Wait.

—What do you want? —Lower your voice with me.

Your mother is dying. Stop acting like a bully.

Take this. Remember to put on a good show.

Here's another $1,000. Happy?

Stop pulling a long face.

Give it to me.

The result of the DNA test is out. I really am your father, you brat.

Listen to me. I will never call you dad!

—You need a good beating. —What's wrong with you?

Why are you causing a scene?

If you want to start a fight, do it another day!

Your mother is dying. Go in and be with her.

Mom.

How do you feel?

Let me help you up.

Slowly, Mom. Slowly. Be careful.

Shin, don't be mad at your dad.

All these years... he didn't know about you.

It's my fault.

I should have let the two of you reunite earlier.

I'm sorry, Shin.

If you need someone to blame, blame me.

Look at him. He has turned over a new leaf.

He has found a proper job and is doing well. Don't you worry.

Mom. They treat me really well. Don't worry.

Promise me, Tai Fei. Take care of Shin for me.

Don't worry. I will. I will take care of him.

Mom!

Mom...

Don't cry.

Hush, don't cry...

—Get away from me! —What is it now?

The show's over.

I will never call you dad!

—I don't ever want to see you again. —What did you say? You brat!

—Where are you going? —Shin.

Go call the doctor. Call the doctor.

Shin Wah Restaurant

Mike, is it really necessary to bring so many men along?

You'll go broke trying to feed all of them.

Oh well, what can I do? I just have a huge following.

What can you do?

A good fighter is worth a hundred cowards any day.

Too many cooks spoil the broth. Haven't you heard?

—Tai Fei, are you picking a fight? —Shut up, minion!

Let's cut to the chase.

There's someone I want.

What? Who?

It's this kid.

His name is Shin. He's one of King's men.

Excuse me for not being able to help.

He's one of King's men. You should talk to King.

Someone looking for me?

Hey.

What great timing, you slimeball.

Have you been waiting outside to make your grand entrance? Come here.

I'm here for Shin.

Tai Fei, has being a triad boss damaged your brains?

Shin is under me.

He's a member of Tung Heng. You have no right taking him.

I'm his father. Now do I have the right?

Tai Fei, have you turned senile? Don't you know the rules?

Don't talk to me about rules.

Rules are made by men. Are you letting him go or not?

Are you threatening me? What if I say no?

Then you won't live to walk these streets again.

Tai Fei, Hong Heng is nowhere near as powerful as you think.

Stop throwing your weight around.

Start worrying if you can make it out of here alive tonight.

I have left my mark all over Hong Kong.

Do you really think you can lay a finger on me?

What are you waiting for? Whip out your gun if you really have one!

Yeah, stop faking it already.

I bet your arm's getting tired. What an imbecile.

You better watch your back, Big Boss.

Tai Fei isn't someone you want to mess with.

What? Do you think he will come after me?

Boss, don't worry. I'll beat him up if he hurts a hair on your head.

Don't pretend you're packing iron when you're not.

You made all of us look like fools!

I'm so scared.

What if the cops arrest us? My legs are all wobbly right now.

Stop acting so scared. You'll attract unwanted attention.

Just act calm and natural. We'll be fine.

—Are you sure? —He's right.

If we do this right, Boss will promote us.

Then everyone will have to bow down to us.

What if things don't turn out well?

Don't worry.

Do what Boss said, just ditch everything and run.

They can't arrest us if they can't find anything incriminating on us.

Don't be such a scaredy cat. Stop worrying. Let's go.

I'm sorry.

You! Stop right there.

—Freeze. Police. —Where are you all going?

You look nervous. Where are you going?

Run! Chung, run!

—Run! —Run faster!

—Stop right there! —Run! Hurry...

—Run... —Stop right there!

—Hurry... —Come on!

—Run! —Stand right there!

—Stop right there! —Run!

Hurry up...

Run!

—Bunch of idiots. —Dumb punks. Let's go.

Did you get the stuff?

—It's all here. —Let's bring this back to Boss.

—Let's go. —Good job.

—Run... —Run...

Hurry...

Over here.

Are they still after us?

—No... I think we lost them. —Why did you leave me behind?

I didn't mean to. Instincts took over.

Besides, you were much faster than I was.

You jerk, you ran the fastest.

You ran, like, 3,000 metres in three seconds flat.

Darn it.

Of course he's fast. His legs are so much longer.

This is your fault, Chung. You jinxed us with all your "what ifs."

Forget it. The important thing is that we got away safely.

—What should we do now? —I say...

let's just get the heck out of here.

No, we can't do that. We have to let Boss know about this.

—He's right. —Let's do it.

Shin, you're Boss's favourite.

You should be the one to break the news to him.

He won't scold you so much.

Here. Use my phone.

—Call him. —Call him.

Boss? This is Shin.

Our goods were taken by the cops.

We're safe.

—So? —So?

—We're doomed. —What?

Chill, guys.

Boss said our safety comes first.

You had me for a moment there.

—Here's your phone. —You had us fooled.

What now?

—Let's go. —Let's go.

This way. Where are you going?

Cut the crap. How are you going to compensate me for the lost goods?

The cops got the goods. What do you want me to do?

I couldn't care less. Your men lost the goods.

Hey, you're not the only one making a loss here.

If this was an honest accident, I wouldn't kick up such a fuss.

Master Kam, what are you implying?

Your men got away unscathed. But all the goods are gone.

Do you take me for a fool?

I know an inside job when I see one.

In that case, I guess we have nothing more to say.

Let's go!

—You're letting them go just like that? —What else can we do?

We have no proof.

We have been partners for ages. I don't think Mike would do this.

It's hard to say. People change all the time.

—Hello? —Hi, Master Kam? This is King.

I can't hold my silence any longer.

This thing is actually more complicated than it looks.

What do you mean? And why are you telling me this?

Tai Fei and Mike are behind this. They are out to take you to the cleaners.

They claimed you won't dare confront them even if you knew.

What's more, Tai Fei said...

he has the Hong Heng Triad backing him up.

Master Kam, do keep this a secret. Don't tell anyone that I told you.

Why are you telling me this?

Oh, come on. I've always respected you.

I thought we could work together next time.

Sure, the Teochew Triad never forgets a favour.

I will watch over you.

Good to hear that.

Mike, you traitorous schmuck.

I'll pay you back for what you've done to me.

Just watch me.

What is it, brothers? I am Mike of Tung Heng.

We know you're Mike.

It's nothing. We're just here to bid you farewell!

Let's go.

Is he answering his pager?

Where is he? Call him now!

Get them here now!

—You take care of it. —What the heck?

Uncle Chat.

Uncle Chat.

Uncle Chat...

Uncle Chat. Please take a seat.

Uncle Chat, please have a smoke.

What were you guys doing? Why was Mike killed?

Uncle Chat, we have no idea what's going on either.

Tai Fei must be behind this. Everyone heard what he said to Boss.

No one messes with Tai Fei. I warned Boss to watch his back.

Mike knew Tung Heng and Hong Heng have always been feuding.

He should have been more careful.

Don't worry, Uncle Chat.

We will confront Tai Fei about this. He won't get away with it.

Boss is dead. What do we do now?

Listen to King for now. And seek Tai Fei out.

I need to consult with the elders about how to proceed.

Yes, Uncle Chat.

King, I'm home.

King?

He hasn't been home for days. Where is he?

You jerk, it has been so long since you asked me out.

Have you forgotten about me?

Don't be silly. You're always on my mind.

We'll meet up one of these days. Did you miss me?

I didn't say that.

Come on, I know you miss me.

I'll go down to the nightclub the day after to find you.

You better keep your word this time.

Hello, King? This is Ka Ka.

What's up, gorgeous? Looking for a man for the night?

Sure, but are you up for it?

Aren't you afraid May would get angry?

Who says I'm afraid? I'll find you at the club tonight.

I'll keep you up all night, screaming for mercy.

Great. See you tonight then. Bye.

Hello, Biu?

Go, go, go...

—Big Sister May. —Hi.

Where's King?

—We don't know. —Where can he be?

Don't worry, Uncle Chat. We'll avenge Boss's death.

But I'm afraid some of our men won't accept me as their leader.

Don't worry about that. You have the elders' support.

—Really? —Yes. We think you have what it takes.

All right. I'll stand in as leader for now.

I'm glad you agree.

Don't worry. I'll get Tai Fei no matter what.

—You two bring me luck. —Of course.

—Let me have a squeeze. —You're so naughty.

You already had your way yesterday.

What's wrong with you?

Is this why you haven't been home the past few nights?

What's the big deal? These girls enjoy my company.

—Am I right? —Yes.

I'll give you one final chance.

Come home with me right now. Or I'll go to Uncle Tai Fei.

Get lost right now. You're spoiling my mood.

Get lost before I slap you silly.

What did you say?

Don't do this to me. You're breaking my heart.

Come home with me, please?

—How could you slap me? —So what if I did?

Go back and tell Tai Fei this...

he is in hot water now.

The Teochew Triad just put a price on his head.

He can't protect you anymore. It's over between us!

And we know he had Mike killed. Tung Heng Triad is after him now.

Scram!

Hey! Shin!

—Come here. I have bad news. —What is it?

—What's the matter? —I overheard Boss talking.

He said Tung Heng Triad and Teochew Triad are after your dad!

You mean Tai Fei?

Oh, shut up. Why do they want Tai Fei dead?

They said he killed Mike.

Oh no, will they come after you too?

Silly girl. This is about Tai Fei. It has nothing to do with me.

You can't say that. After all, he is your dad.

If someone was after my dad, I wouldn't stand by and do nothing.

Yeah, right. You can't even fight me.

How are you going to take on anyone else?

Calm down, everyone.

We will just stay out of this.

No, you can't turn your back on your dad.

I'm going to pee.

I need to pee.

I'll go with you.

Come back here! He's going to call his dad.

You're such a moron sometimes.

The result of the DNA test is out. I really am your father, you brat.

—Hello? —Hello, Big Sister Kei?

I'm Shin...

I got word that the Teochew Triad...

is out to kill...

Tai Fei.

Tell him to watch his back.

—What is this? —It's settled.

What are these numbers?

Get out of my way.

—What is it? —It's none of your business.

Tai Fei, my boss wants to see you.

Your boss? Has being the boss damaged his brains?

Why should I do as he says?

—You'll regret it if you don't. —Why?

—Where's your boss? —At Tung Heng's warehouse.

We have a car waiting downstairs.

—I'm going. —Be careful.

Hello, Brother Yiu?

King is meeting Tai Fei for a showdown at Tung Heng's warehouse.

Okay, I'll gather our men.

Let's meet at the fire station.

Help me contact Brother Kee. Don't do anything rash.

It's almost time. Where is everybody?

Don't worry. They will be here.

I hope Tai Fei's all right.

Look. There they are.

—Brother Yiu. —Brother Yiu.

—Brother Yiu. —What's going on here?

King demanded to see Tai Fei.

Tai Fei got me to alert everyone there might be trouble.

Brother Yiu, those Tung Heng schmucks are making trouble again.

Let's do them in!

Stay calm and be careful. Let's check out the situation first.

Wait for me...

Hey Toothless, you're here too?

Of course! I'll put myself on the line for Tai Fei anytime!

Okay then. Stay behind Brother Kee and protect him.

Got it!

—Everyone, be careful! —Yes, Brother Yiu.

King, do you have to do that?

Just come at me. Why take it out on my son?

He's one of your men.

I'm glad you remember that. I'm his boss.

I have every right to do whatever I want to him.

Tai Fei, that was a stupid thing you did, killing my boss.

We are going to settle the scores today.

Who do you think you are? Flinging wild accusations at me.

I'm telling you, I didn't kill your boss.

Let the boy go right now and we'll call it even.

What if I say no? What can you do to me?

You're going to pay for this.

Oh, I'm so scared.

King, I'm begging you. Let him go!

Sure, I can do that. I'm an easy-going guy.

Crawl over here, and kowtow three times.

Then I'll let him go.

Let me go!

A proud man indeed.

Did I say you could stop?

Fine! I'll do it!

Don't do it!

Don't do it!

No!

Tai Fei!

I did as you said. Let him go!

Not yet.

—Boss. —Boss.

I want my drugs back.

What?

Don't bother denying it.

You colluded with Mike to cheat me of my drugs.

The both of you aren't making sense. You're barking mad.

Still denying it?

Hong Heng Triad has always steered clear of drugs.

Why the hell would I want your drugs?

To fling at my enemies in a gang shootout?

I'll have to beat the truth out of you.

No one is laying a finger on my man!

—Let him go. Now... —Do it...

—Are you okay, Tai Fei? —Fine but I can't say the same for them.

You sure brought a lot of your followers with you.

Are you trying to intimidate me?

Even if I'm willing to let him go...

I doubt Master Kam will agree. Am I right, Master Kam?

I don't care if the entire Hong Heng Triad turns up today.

I want my drugs back.

Master Kam, we have always steered clear of each other's paths.

We should look deeper into this matter.

There's no need. I swear that's what happened.

See that? We have a witness.

You schmuck! You set me up!

Master Kam, did you see it with your own eyes?

So what if I didn't? Why would I want to frame him?

If you didn't see it for yourself, how can you be so sure Tai Fei did it?

Master Kam, this doesn't sound fair.

Listen up. Free Tai Fei now, or you'll be sorry!

I'll be sorry? We'll see! Get them!

Hold it!

—Boss is here. —Uncle Chat...

Uncle Chat...

—Boss. —Uncle Chat.

Uncle Chat, you've come at the right time.

We've captured Tai Fei.

May, play the recording for everyone to hear.

King, you've gone too far. Don't blame me for this.

Biu, Shin and his friends will be making a delivery for me...

at 9:30 am on Thursday.

The goods belong to Master Kam and Tung Heng.

I want a few of your men to disguise themselves as police officers.

Scare those kids and get the goods.

Remember, I just want the goods.

Let those kids get away. You think you can manage that?

Piece of cake, Boss.

But won't we get into trouble with Master Kam if we take the goods?

That's the plan. We'll lay this on Mike and Tai Fei.

When those two start arguing...

we'll kill Mike and blame it on Tai Fei.

With Mike gone, the elders will surely promote me.

I'll incite Tung Heng and the Teochew Triad to destroy Tai Fei.

I will be famous.

Everyone will know and fear me.

Hands off me!

—Stand back! —Don't do anything rash...

No, let her go! We can talk this out.

Stand back or I'll kill her!

You lied to me and used me to kill Mike for you!

—Let her go! —So you're responsible for Mike's death.

So what? I'm much more capable than Mike.

His position should be mine!

Don't push me.

—Stand back! Don't come any closer! —Daddy, save me!

Here's payback for the kick you gave me!

From this day on, he is no longer a member of Tung Heng.

Great, get him.

—You schmuck! —Let go of me...

Tai Fei!

—Are you all right? —Of course, after all I'm Tai Fei.

Scum, where are our goods?

I'll cough them up if you agree to let me off.

—Where did you stash it? —At home, under my bed.

Keep your word and let me off.

We never gave you our word.

—King! —Forget about him.

He's dead meat.

I told you not to be with him.

Sorry, brothers. My apologies, Brother Yiu.

It's okay. Get your facts right next time.

There won't be a next time.

Tai Fei, is everything okay now? Can we go?

Yeah, thanks.

—Let's go. —Let's go...

—Let's go. —Grab the weapons.

—Are you okay? —Of course.

—Just drank some water, that's all. —I was so scared just now.

You're useless!

You were no better.

You were clutching my hand hard enough to break my bones.

Are you all right?

—Enough chit chat. Let's go home. —I'm not going back with you.

Your mom asked me to take care of you.

I'm a grown-up. I can take care of myself.

You go your way, and I'll go mine.

If I have the time, I'll swing by your massage parlour.

Grab a shower or get a massage. But remember...

I don't want any of your fat masseuse touching me.

Or I'll trash your place.

Watch your back, Dad.

Let's go.

You were really awesome just now!

Of course. You ain't seen nothing yet.

Did he just call me... Dad?

Well, you are his father.

Why isn't Man Chi here yet? I wonder where she is?

Maybe she got held back at school?

Held back at school? Are you kidding me?

—Hey! —There she is.

—Why are you so late? —Sorry, school ended late.

Why are you two so early?

The manager said we worked hard, so he let us off early.

Really?

Where are the guys?

Why? Are you worried that he might be out with another girl?

Oh, speak for yourself.

My boy is too much of a wuss to cheat on me.

I'll punch him silly if he even thinks about it.

Look. There they are.

—Hi. Sorry for being late! —We're here.

—Where were you? —Sorry. We're late because...

we were at the massage parlour.

—The massage parlour? —Yes, that's why we're late.

—You jerk! —Hush. Listen to me.

Let me show you something awesome.

—Check this out. —What is it?

You look ugly!

—Your head looks so small. —Hey, be careful with it.

You look like an idiot.

Hey, be gentle with it.

He looks like some sort of freak in this picture.

Quiet. Listen up.

I know you're not talking about me.

You're talking about my dad, aren't you?