Hi, handsome.
Hi.
Marjorina said she would not drink with any man by herself
unless she had feelings for him.
If you're Marjorina,
does that mean you have feelings for me?
The heels. They hurt the feet.
They're just shoes. I'll buy you a new pair.
No. You have to leave.
What?
Get out.
Why?
Get out.
Hello. Who's calling?
Szeto Tik-tik, are you still sleeping?
Miss Wah?
Is my breakfast ready?
I'll make it now.
I'm on my way to the restaurant now.
Miss Wah, come over and try your shoes. See if they still hurt your feet.
Don't bother. I'm wearing the back-up ones. I have no confidence in you.
Please wear something decent. Put on some makeup.
Don't be a disgrace to me.
I'm sorry. I was too busy making arrangements for your concert.
I forgot to pay attention to my looks. I'll go touch up now.
What's the matter? Are you hurt?
No. I'm fine.
This Gold Star Medal of yours is very precious.
Right...
I had to come in person to congratulate you on behalf of our people.
Congrats...
Thank you. I just do what I can. Cheers...
Cheers.
You must sing. This is amazing. Let's sing together.
The photo is nice. It looks even better than the real person.
It was shot with film.
After I blew it up, I put a lot of effort into touching it up.
I'm giving it to him as a gift.
Did you take the photo?
My business card.
Upstairs Photo Studio. This is so old school. Are you the owner?
What did you think I do?
You're well educated. But you like to argue.
You're rational. But you're not romantic enough.
If you were wearing a suit, I'd guess you're a lawyer.
But you're dressed like this. You look like a reporter.
Good judgment or do I still smell like a reporter?
Seriously? Did you really used to be a reporter?
Another name for a reporter is an uncrowned king.
Uncrowned king?
It appears you really loved your days as a reporter.
So why did you quit?
After I had a family, I wanted a more stable job.
You gave up your dream for your wife.
Having a happy family is my dream too.
I'm curious. Mr Lai is rich and famous now.
How do you feel about that? Are you jealous of him?
I'm sincerely happy for him.
But friends tend to compare. You were both equals when you were kids.
Why is he so superior now while you're still a nobody?
Is he luckier than you? Or are you not as competent as him?
Or did you make a wrong decision by giving up your dream for your wife?
Money and status aren't the only standard to measure a person's success or failure.
I don't regret my choice. Please don't doubt my integrity.
You're right. But if I had a choice,
I would want to stand on the stage and let people take photos of me.
I wouldn't want to be the one squatting down taking photos for other people.
Then you must work harder.
I hope someday you will write your own autobiography
instead of writing it for others.
You're right. Why has that never crossed my mind?
Hello...
Hello...Tik-tik?
Hello...Hello...Can you hear me?
Yes. You don't need to yell.
I thought you had offended Sis Fong and got fired.
Not yet. Still alive.
Keep up the good work.
You've survived half of the probation period already. Nice job.
You've worked longer than the time of your two predecessors put together.
You've got potential.
I have the potential to be a servant?
Master Kai, is that a compliment?
Sis Fong came to Taiwan this time
partly for business and partly for personal reasons.
You're her assistant. It wont be difficult to take care of the business part.
You just need to play by the book.
As to her personal reasons, you mustn't ask too many questions.
But you mustn't ignore it completely. Do you understand?
What does that mean?
Stay vigilant.
That's hard to understand.
Are you talking about yourself?
Hey...Tik-tik.
Excuse me. I'll call you back.
Sometimes so cold and sometimes so hot.
You're really hard to predict.
It requires life-long research for men to understand the mind of a woman.
How can you understand it so easily?
If you want to gain a better understanding, read more of my books.
You really are Marjorina, the writer I admire most.
Would you enjoy some red wine with me while we talk about a woman's heart?
I can't drink while I'm working.
What are you working on?
I came to Taiwan for inspiration. I want to write a new book.
I'm going to start writing tonight. So I want to stay sober.
Tomorrow then.
I want to go to a beautiful place with you tomorrow.
You will get more inspiration there.
Once I start writing, I will keep writing for days without rest.
So I won't be free tomorrow.
Come on. Relax.
Remember that women shouldn't work so seriously.
Don't wear yourself out. Make yourself look pretty.
Give men a chance to love you. See you tomorrow. Dress up.
Bravo.
It appears you're bedazzled by her.
Wah Fong-ying is my next medal.
Flowers will wither and songs will end. Do you remember your promise back then?
There's risk with every surgery.
I suggest you discuss it with your family before you make a decision.
That won't be necessary.
I have three children. I dare not see one of them.
One doesn't want to see me.
The last one can't come even if I could find this child.
I asked you to keep me company
while I'm developing the photos in the darkroom.
Now you want me to listen to you sing.
Not my singing. Listen to Sis Fong sing.
You've listened to her sing for years. Aren't you bored of it?
Right. Actually my husband looks so cool developing photos in the darkroom.
I've lived with you for years too. But I'm still not bored of you.
Looking back at the farthest galaxy,
singing thousands of songs to make you feel less lonely.
I hope you will still remember I once sang my feelings and my thoughts.
I once gave.
Every song and every verse, the emotion and the feelings.
Wife.
Ming Ha, I'm here listening to your idol sing.
You don't believe it? Listen to this.
Looking back at the farthest galaxy,
singing thousands of songs to make you feel less lonely.
I hope you will still remember I once sang my feelings and my thoughts.
I once gave.
I'm happy when you're happy. I remember how I cried back then.
Someday the curtain will rise again. Will you smile like you used to?
Remember the good old days.
Bravo...
When you miss me someday, follow my idol for me.
It'll be like I'm there with you all the time.
Honey, do you really want me to give this bottle of plum honey to that artiste?
Miss Wah, you have so many flowers. You can open a flower shop.
Miss Wah, you can still sing so well. So many fans still love you so much.
I guess no one on earth except my fans
will want to listen to me sing or give me flowers.
I'll go answer the door.
Lancy.
Hello, Miss Szeto. May I come in?
Miss Wah is getting some rest. I'm sorry.
It's OK. I haven't gone to bed yet. Let her come in.
Come in please.
Thank you.
Tik-tik, I don't need you here. You can go.
OK.
The flowers are beautiful.
I know you like water lilies.
I'll get a vase.
When will you go back to Hong Kong?
I haven't booked my return ticket yet.
Before you leave, would you like to tour around Taipei?
Sure. We can relax and talk.
Great. Mr Lai will come pick you up himself tomorrow morning.
Mr Lai?
He's your fan. Since you're here, he wants to show you around.
Tomorrow he's touring around with two of his friends from Hong Kong.
He wants you to join them.
The flowers?
Of course they're from Mr. Lai. There's a thank you card inside.
Thank you for your wonderful performance tonight.
Fong-ying, thank you for your spectacular performance tonight. Gordon.
So your boss sent you.
Yes.
Apart from being a messenger, do you want to tell me anything?
You sang very well tonight.
My daughter is really an outstanding PR officer.
You didn't flinch at all while lying to your mom.
What do you mean?
You said I sang well. But you didn't hear me sing.
I guess you just know PR-speak. You can't talk like a human being.
Tell Mr Lai that I only sing. I don't entertain the bosses.
He's your fan. This is a gesture of his goodwill.
He's not forcing you to entertain him. Can you say something decent please?
I don't know your PR-speak.
You have your professionalism. I have my own principles.
I'm a guest in your hotel after all. Please show some due respect.
I need to go to bed now.
Miss Wah, I've prepared the oatmeal you want. What's that?
Plum honey from Yilan. It's a native product.
Didn't you say you only eat food you've prepared yourself
in case local food makes you sick?
You didn't listen carefully.
Before I perform, of course I'm very careful and prudent.
The performance is over now.
I have the right to relax and enjoy the good food here.
You think I love eating oatmeal?
Will you still eat the oatmeal then?
One must not waste food. You haven't eaten breakfast yet, right?
Not yet...Thank you... The plum honey smells really good.
It's good for the voice and blood circulation.
It's great for women.
Really? Where is it sold? How much is it?
You can't buy it anywhere. A fan of mine made it for me herself.
She gave it to me to maintain my voice. She used to always come to my concerts.
Lots of fans give me flowers, chocolates, dolls, and jewelry.
She's the only one who made this plum honey for me.
This morning when I opened the door, I saw this bottle of plum honey.
I knew it was from Ming Ha. She's a native of Taiwan.
Many years ago, when I came here to perform, she came with her family.
Then something happened to her family. She moved to Hong Kong.
She said every time she listens to my songs on foreign soil,
she'll think of her family.
My songs gave her a sense of kinship.
So she came to each and every of my concerts.
So Ming Ha doesn't just idolize you,
she treats you like her family.
She once said that you can make money again if you lose it.
But family members are gifts from God.
Once you lose them, you'll never get them back again.
Those are photos from when we were students.
See which one you want to put in your autobiography.
Look, Sean. I used to be so handsome.
Look at the one with glasses. Did he look like Harry Potter?
Who's this guy?
Lui Tso-chi. He's a good friend. We were known as the Three Heroes.
He looks like a rich boy.
His father owned a factory. They lived in the Mid-Levels.
My mom and his dad used to work for him. His dad was very good to us.
When Tso-chi went to the States to study, his dad sent Gordon there too.
So Mr Lai used to be an attendant.
That's history. How would I remember that?
Whoa...you still have this photo? We were in Form Four that year.
We took part in the inter-school ping pong competition.
We even won the championship.
Sean, this is the first time I won first place in my life.
You must put that in my autobiography.
Strictly speaking, he didn't win this championship.
What do you mean? The photo is proof.
Back then we played doubles. The three of us formed a team.
Tso-chi and I were in the lineup. He was just a substitute.
How would I have been a substitute? You must be wrong.
Of the three of us, I was the best player.
You weren't the best player. You were the best at picking up balls.
You keep talking about Tso-chi. Where is he in the photo?
He took the photo for us.
This is really amazing. Will you still use the photo?
Of course. The caption will be: My first gold medal.
But you must state clearly that he was just a substitute.
Otherwise I won't let you use my photo.
You favor Tso-chi.
I don't favor anyone. I used to be a reporter.
I'm fair and serious. I'm just stating the fact.
The fact is there's a photo.
You're not Gordon Lai. You are Gordon Liar.
How can you be so shameless? You fool other people as well as yourself.
Listen to me. A photo doesn't necessarily tell the truth.
To find out the truth, you two should play a game.
Good idea.
Don't be silly, OK?
Where can I get a ping pong table all of a sudden?
You build hotels and shopping malls. You can't find a ping pong table?
Fine. I'll ask someone to get it right away.
I will beat you.
This is a battle for a man's honor.
Please do your very best and accept defeat gracefully.
Now let's toss a coin to see who goes first.
I call heads.
OK.
Don't bother. I'll let you go first.
Good.
Zero to one.
Hey, I was testing how bouncy the ball can be.
Please carry on then.
It was so close just now.
Your final smash was beautiful.
If I weren't cheering you guys on just now, you would have lost already.
You think we need to rely on you?
You're making too much noise.
Go away.
You'd have to buy me soda if you didn't catch the spinning ball.
You wouldn't have won the medal if not for Tso-chi and me.
I'm the coach.
You're in the cheering squad.
Coach...
Coach of the cheering squad.
Don't throw the ball.
What's it for then?
Smash him...
Mr Lai, it seems your first gold medal in life
doesn't have a substantial amount of gold.
Why don't you leave it out of your autobiography?
Buddy: I've arrived. Where are you?
I'm sorry, Mr Lai. I need to go.
It's 3 to 10. You can still catch up. Keep it up.
What are you doing?
Taking photos. You've lost your life's first gold medal.
I'll give you something else instead. This is really funny.
Give me your film.
Don't worry.
I'll make you a 50-inch photo so you can hang it in your office. Done.
Give me your film. Give it to me.
Do you need to get so mad? It's just a game.
We used to play like this.
What do you mean a game?
Perhaps you're still the old you. But I'm no longer the old me.
Maybe I've been too nice to you. I treat you as my equal.
So you think I'm just like you.
I have more hair than you. I play ping pong better than you.
I have a happier family life than you. I'm more honest than you.
Otherwise I don't think we're that different
Do you know who I am now? I'm the chairman of a listed company.
I'm the boss of thousands of workers.
I'm responsible for so many people's assets
and the livelihoods of so many families.
Do you realize that?
My image is the company's image.
I'm a celebrity. Half the people in Taiwan know me, Gordon Lai.
If the photos go public, my image will be tainted.
That will affect the share price of my company.
You can't afford to pay me the damages.
I'm sorry. I, Law Bun-hon, am a nobody.
I really had no idea
the logic of a big shot is different from an ordinary person.
Do you have such a big ego because of your achievements?
Are you allowed to act unreasonably just because you're rich and powerful?
That's the way the world works. Everyone is like that.
You're still living in your own little world.
You're an alien, Law Bun.
I'm not. I just don't compromise so I've offended Chairman Lai.
There are some precious photos in my camera. So I can't give it to you.
But I won't print your photos. I keep my promises.
Welcome to Taipei, my buddy.
Your counterfeit suit looks so real.
Where did you buy it? Cheap online shopping site?
Of course not. I live in a five-star hotel and go to Michelin restaurants here.
Seriously, I have less than $10,000 in my bank account.
Stop being a spendthrift. I don't have money to pay your bills.
Don't worry. I'm tycoon Gordon's VIP now.
Lodging and meals are free.
He even lets me use his limitless black card.
Really? Yes.
You asked me to come to Taiwan so urgently.
I thought you were in trouble so you were asking me to come to your rescue.
Actually you're enjoying yourself here.
Don't worry. If there's trouble, I will drag you into it.
But if there are benefits and advantages, I will of course share them with you too.
Good. By the way, let's use your card
to buy some gold in the jewelry shops nearby.
Then we can sell it for cash when we're home.
That did cross my mind.
But I'm not as cheap as you to say it out loud.
You're cheap.
Our internet channel has taken out a bank loan.
We need to pay an interest penalty.
This is the down payment for writing the autobiography.
Use it to repay it.
Is the Marjorina name that valuable?
What do you think? Money follows fame.
True. But the fame of a writer is like the chastity of a woman.
You've accepted money to write a lousy article for someone now,
that's like a woman going to bed with someone after taking his money.
You've sold out Marjorina's name. That's like selling out her chastity.
Your analogy is so lewd.
I just pity you,
You swore after you turned 30
that you wouldn't write using Marjorina's name anymore.
Now you've sold Marjorina's chastity for money.
You've sold your dignity.
I never forgot that.
Do you really think I'd let some rich guy ruin Marjorina's name?
Mister, you've taken the money already.
I convinced Mr Lai that I would only work as his ghostwriter.
I'm not using Marjorina's name.
He will publish his autobiography using his own name.
It's really an immoral transaction.
To each according to his need.
Whatever. Since you haven't sold out your chastity and dignity,
I can have fun with you then.
Don't just think about play. Time to work. Come on.
What do you mean work?
I have an appointment with a classic Hong Kong girl.
Tik-tik.
Coming.
Hey, the computer's not working. I can't read stuff on Facebook.
Let me see...It's fine.
The other person has privacy settings that block strangers from reading her stuff.
How are Nam-sze and I strangers?
What?
I'm Wah Fong-ying.
I'm known wherever there are Chinese.
They all know my songs.
Besides, I just worked with her. How could we be strangers?
But the computer can't tell you're the famous Wah Fong-ying.
Anyway I want to read her stuff.
That's easy. Add her as your friend. Wait for her to confirm. Then it'll be OK.
I need to wait for her to confirm?
Miss Wah, why do you want to read Lancy's stuff?
Rule number one of the assistant's code.
Don't be nosy...Miss Wah, you decide. I...
Lancy sent invitation on her Facebook to all her friends
asking them to go to her wedding.
You didn't know?
Of course I did.
Excuse me, Miss Wah.
I want to write a Weibo message for you to thank your fans. Please take a look.
You want me to take care of such a trivial matter?
No need. Why did I hire you?
I've got something personal to do. Don't come with me.
You can take half a day off.
Yes, Miss Wah.
I'm free...This is really great.
Szeto Tik-tik, your old wound hasn't healed yet.
Be careful someone might stab you again.
Marjorina says the best therapy for a broken heart
is to start a new relationship.
Hello
Are you ready to go?
I'm sorry. I'm writing.
You are not afraid of height, right
I'm always here for you, no matter how hard sometimes life can get,
I know we'll make it through as long as we have each other.
I'll be your light. You'll be my strength.
And when the skies are Grey, or even in our darkest hour...
We are almost there.
Thank you.
So, fresh air can be bought.
You don't have to.
You are always welcome here.
Who are you? Rich second generation? Low-profile tycoon?
Why do you care so much whether I'm rich? Do you discriminate against rich people?
I've prepared a surprise gift for you.
Hello.
Madam, please take off your shoes. Relax and enjoy.
Marjorina says heels are the life of a woman.
If you make yourself wear a pair of shoes that don't fit,
it's like making yourself marry someone who's not a match for you.
You said your heels hurt your feet.
I believe you have your reasons for making yourself suffer this way.
I really want to do something for you.
So I booked this comfortable spa for you.
I hope this could make up for your suffering
Thank you for your kindness. But I can't accept this.
Why?
I know Marjorina is the noblest of goddesses to you.
Unfortunately, I'm not Marjorina.
My name is Szeto Tik-tik. I'm just a rich lady's assistant.
I lied to you all this time. I'm sorry.
You don't need to apologize.
Actually I knew all along that you're not Marjorina.
Thank you for being honest with me.
You knew I lied to you. Why then?
Because it's not your status that I like.
I enjoy every moment when I'm with you. I hope it's mutual. Enjoy.
Sir, you forgot your pen.
Oh, yes. Thank you.
Please sit down.
Thank you.
Cheers...
How are your legs? Better?
I feel so much better now. Thank you, Sean.
You're thanking me already? The spa has only done half the job.
Your physical suffering has been relieved. But your real suffering is in your heart.
What you truly need now is a listener. A person who will lend you his ear
instead of someone who criticizes or judges you.
Two months ago, I was an ordinary office lady.
I was planning my wedding with my fiance. He's a salary man.
I didn't dream of becoming a rich lady.
I just wanted the perfect wedding, because it would be the last bit of romance.
But your boyfriend didn't want to spend the money.
He accused me of wasting money on the wedding gown, that I crave vanity.
He broke up with me over that. I immediately fell from heaven to hell.
Your boyfriend was out of line.
But I realized that there are more than 18 levels in hell.
I was in really bad shape.
I accidentally exposed my boss' extramarital affair. He fired me immediately.
I lost my job. I was heartbroken. All of a sudden, I was a mature woman with nothing.
Tragedy. You're the female lead in a tragedy.
But life must go on.
The female lead in a tragedy has to pay rent
pay credit card bills.
I had been a happy bride. I was cherished and loved.
How did things end up this way? What did I do wrong?
Tik-tik, you didn't do anything wrong.
A wedding is the most important moment for a woman.
Of course it has to be perfect.
It's the guy's fault. He couldn't give you happiness.
I really didn't do anything wrong?
It's a woman's right to pursue a material life and enjoy being loved.
When a man can't satisfy a woman, he'll accuse her of craving vanity.
Actually he's just trying to cover up his own incompetence.
You mustn't torture yourself over a man's mistakes.
Actually every woman is a goddess.
To accommodate the mortal and mundane man,
she has no choice but to downgrade herself to being a woman.
Tik-tik, I want you to resume your status as a goddess.
Forget about reality.
Say what you want from a man, no matter how crazy it may sound.
Just speak up and tell me what you want.
I want a unique wedding gown.
If you can't afford that, then don't marry me.
Exactly.
I want a subsidiary card with no credit limit.
I want to buy whatever I want without having to bother with checking the price.
If you can't afford that, then don't marry me.
Very good.
My money is mine. Your money is mine too.
If you want me to repay the mortgage of your flat with you,
please don't marry me. I want red wine.
Lancy, why don't we go to lunch together?
If you can't finish the work, leave it to us.
You're getting married in a couple of days.
How can you be the bride if you get sick from working too hard?
I'm not hungry. You go ahead and have lunch.
I want to finish the jobs on hand before I go on my leave.
OK. I'll go to lunch then.
Miss Wah, do you want some more tea?
No, thanks. Please bring me the check.
Miss Wah.
Nam-sze.
If I've upset you, why don't you just tell me?
Why did you play a joke like this on me?
What are you talking about?
Look at your Weibo.
Some fans gave me gifts. I just thanked them in my Weibo.
What's the problem?
Read your message first.
Ming Ha is dead?
How can a dead fan give you gifts?
I really didn't know.
Perhaps someone created this buzz on purpose
to make people believe that our hotel is haunted.
Then she'd get a chance to appear in the entertainment headlines.
You mean I made up the story to smear your hotel and create a headline for myself?
Nam-sze, your conjecture is really very odd.
I didn't know Ming Ha had passed away.
Besides, my assistant posted the message for me.
I had no knowledge of this.
You really didn't know Ming Ha's dead?
I really didn't.
Besides, I have so many fans. How can I pay attention to everyone?
Right. You're a diva, a star.
Your fans care about you. You're the focus of attention.
You say you love your fans. That's just a PR gimmick.
How would you treat them seriously?
How would you care if a humble fan of yours is dead?
Why are you so prejudiced against me?
This isn't prejudice. It's my personal experience.
You only ever consider yourself.
You've never cared about your own daughter.
After you divorced Dad, you picked up your career again.
You became even more successful.
Then you remarried and set up your celebrity family.
You have everything already. Me? I'm superfluous.
Nam-sze, I do owe you from all these years.
Back when I divorced your dad, I gave up your custody.
I let your dad raise you,
because I didn't want my status as an artiste
to affect your normal development.
Your decision back then was absolutely correct.
I can still live really well without you.
Please follow through with your decision and carry on pretending I don't exist, OK?
You...
I know you're upset that I didn't tell you I'm getting married.
You feel you've lost face.
Don't worry. I will send you an invitation. Please stop playing your petty tricks.
You...
Miss Wah, I'm back. Shall I make dinner for you tonight?
I went to a spa just now. It felt so good.
If you are interested, I can take you there.
You're not going anywhere. You're fired.
From this moment on, you're no longer my assistant.
Why are you firing me all of a sudden? What have I done wrong?
Look at the message you posted on my Weibo.
There's a rumor that this hotel is haunted. Lancy's holding me responsible for this.
I'm sorry, Miss Wah. I didn't know Ming Ha's dead.
I'll delete the message right away.
You can't stop the gossip now.
I'll apologize to Lancy then.
You think the word sorry is a panacea? You think it can solve all problems?
Sometimes when the damage is done,
it can't be repaired no matter how hard you try.
I knew you make mistakes all the time. You're careless too.
I kept reminding you time and again.
I can't believe you'd mess up such an simple job.
Miss Wah, perhaps I'm not meticulous enough.
But you can't put all the blame on me. You're partly responsible too.
I'm responsible?
Ming Ha was your loyal fan. Even you didn't know she's dead.
I've been your assistant for less than a month.
How would I know that then?
Besides, I had asked you to take a look at the message
before I posted it on your Weibo.
But you don't pay attention to such trivial matters.
You told me to decide myself.
Now you're accusing me of being negligent. I think you're the one who's negligent.
You want to fire me, right?
Which rule in the assistant's code have I violated?
If you can't name it, then it's an unfair dismissal.
You're just making me your scapegoat.
You made a mistake.
Now you're using all these excuses to put the blame on me?
Fine. Consider it an unfair dismissal then.
I'll pay you one month's salary in lieu of notice.
You're so generous.
Don't ever say I'm cold-blooded. I'll let you stay here tonight.
Take the first flight out tomorrow. Don't ever let me see you again.