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I'll get you back up!
Madam, are you all right?
Honey, are you all right?
I'm fine.
Madam, are you all right?
I'm fine. You're bleeding, Mr. Fong.
It's just a flesh wound.
As long as you're all right.
I better call an ambulance.
Thank you.
You're welcome.
Excuse me!
- Mr. Fong, why are you... - Mr. and Mrs. Fong, why were you there?
- Please comment... - Thank you.
Don't push.
Here comes Vanessa!
Thank you, everyone. Thank you, that's enough.
They say you refused to be sexually harassed and lost your film contract.
Is that true?
Is that why you wanted to commit suicide? Say a few words.
- Say a few words. - Comment!
- Quiet! - Let Vanessa explain.
Everything you read online is not true.
Why did you try to commit suicide?
I have personal love issues.
I was being unreasonable.
I'm sorry that I made you worry about me.
This incident has helped me realize just how precious life really is.
I appeal to all of you, especially young people.
Don't be foolish like me.
I've let everyone down, especially Mrs. Fong.
Are you happy now? You've made such a mess.
I'm sorry, Mrs. Fong. I didn't mean to.
Relax. It's normal for girls your age to make mistakes.
What you did may have compromised the agency's reputation
but I won't punish you.
I'll give you another chance
but you must do as I say.
What do you want me to do?
If you're a good enough actress in front of the reporters
you'll star in our next film.
We feel Vanessa is a promising talent.
We're going to give her the chance that she deserves.
What matters is that the public forgives, accepts and supports her. Thank you.
- Are you sure you're okay? - Are you all right?
I'm fine. If I wasn't, I'd be at the hospital.
- I'm a doctor, if you feel-- - Shut up, both of you.
Shiu Gat, pick six numbers between one and 46.
What are you doing?
I want to buy the Mark Six lottery.
One who makes a narrow escape is sure to have good luck.
You almost died, you'll win the lottery!
Hurry, give me the numbers...
If anyone should win, it's Shiu Gat, not you.
I'm doing it for her.
You really should thank my boss.
Luckily, he had a new heart.
If he had a heart attack, he wouldn't have been able to save you.
I should thank him.
I really thought I was going to die.
That's why I say that my boss is amazing.
He's rich, good-looking, successful and loyal. What a dream man...
You're such a golddigger.
Anyone could have saved her.
You could have called me.
I'd call the CEO. Who needs a bartender?
Bartender and Assistant Manager.
You got promoted?
Yeah, recently.
So what? You're still waiting on people.
If we were going to call anyone, we would call Yan.
She's a professional social worker.
At least she could negotiate, right?
Yes, social work is very professional.
Do you hear that? Or we would call Eason.
He's a professional cardiologist.
If anyone fell from that height, he could perform first aid. Right?
I certainly could help.
Do you hear that? What's the point of calling you?
To throw bottles and mix drinks?
I've never hit a woman before.
That's enough. Get me something to drink, please.
Bunch of snobs...
Watch, when I hit it big...
Hold on!
I'll get you back up!
Honey, are you all right?
I'm fine.
Mr. Fong, you're bleeding.
It's just a flesh wound.
As long as you're all right.
What are you thinking about?
On a glamorous stage, among sparkling glasses
the bartender uses his magical hands to showcase the wonders of wine.
The contest is not only a competition of technique
but also an appreciation of the art of drinking.
Whether the concern is aesthetics or taste
everyone can express themselves boundlessly.
Great Aunt. Great Aunt!
What is it?
Were you listening?
Yeah! You thought I fell asleep?
You were talking about a bartending contest.
- That's right. - Yeah.
What do you think?
Not bad. Go ahead, but I have no money...
I don't need your money.
If my boss trusts me, he'll come up with the money.
Good, keep it up, then. Go, go.
If I succeed, we'll celebrate.
I'll brush my dentures to be prepared.
On a glamorous stage, among the sparkling glasses
the intoxicating fragrance fills the air--
Morning, Mr. Fong. Mrs. Fong.
Morning, Mr. Ting.
I have a proposal to present.
Can I come in?
No, this is the shareholders meeting.
General staff is not allowed.
We'll talk next time.
Thank you.
Let's start.
Before that, I want to say something
about the incident with model, Vanessa S.
It's settled. What is there to talk about?
I just want to commend Mrs. Fong on handling it well.
You were brilliant in stopping the scandal.
Not only did you salvage the company image
but you've also made Vanessa more famous.
Yes, the beauty of it is that
we can ride this chance on to making the film.
I like the gimmick.
You're too kind. I only did what I could.
You're quick on your feet.
Good work.
- Yes. - Yep.
According to the report
turnover and profit margins of Easy Do Finance dropped 23 percent last month.
What happened?
According to our analysis
it's due to the recent changes to our promotional campaign.
We failed to attract our customers
our market share has slipped from third place to fourth.
Power, you made the last minute changes.
What should we do now?
I'll take full responsibility.
I believe that this is temporary.
Relax. I'm confident that we can turn things around.
[Karst caves in Sleepless City site, come quickly.]
There's something urgent.
Meeting adjourned.
Honey...
We'll talk at home.
Tell the engineers to meet us downstairs.
Mr. Fong, I have a proposal--
Not now. We'll talk later.
- Hey. - Master Kau.
What would you like?
- Black coffee. - Sure.
Why aren't we meeting at Good Heart?
You like the food here?
No, it's horrible. But it's quiet in here.
I want to talk to you about Shiu Gat.
It's not convenient at Good Heart.
What's so secretive?
What is this?
Clippings on Shiu Gat's mother's murder.
Madam's mother was murdered?
It was more than twenty years ago.
The case is still unsolved.
The killer is still at large.
Shiu Gat still can't get over it.
No wonder she treats criminals like they killed her father.
I know you have good connections
and your experience can really help me.
It's ancient history.
If they had the leads, they would've solved the case.
No, technology is more advanced now.
I read an article in a medical journal.
They say DNA can now provide new leads for unsolved cases.
A mosquito helped solve one of the cases.
Maybe you have a point.
Thank you.
I hope you can help me ask the officers in charge of the case.
Better yet, get those old files so that we could look for new leads.
For Madam, I'll give it a try
but I can't guarantee anything.
I'm sure that you won't let me down.
Let me see.
[Prostitute Killed]
[Young Girl Loses Mother]
It can't be...
What is it?
What? What is it?
Any leads?
[Dream City Night Club]
Brother Kau, looking for Shiu Lan?
Of course.
Sit over here.
All right, all right.
Sit here and wait.
Okay, okay.
I've been thinking, and I want to quit...
Let's get married!
Married? You're such a kidder.
I'm serious! You don't love me?
Do you understand? I'm trying to get ahead.
I can't afford any burdens.
Getting married has nothing to do with your job!
Look. I'm a romantic.
Look. These are all my girlfriends.
I won't give up the forest for a tree.
It's over for us.
Creep! Creep! Creep! Creep! You've been lying to me.
You slapped me three times. I've paid my debt.
Don't ever try to see me again!
Brother Kau.
Hung, tell me
is Shiu Lan working somewhere else?
I haven't seen her for a year.
Have you seen her?
Don't you know? They say she's pregnant.
She's hiding somewhere to have the baby.
I thought you knocked her up.
No... we split up a long time ago.
She's surrounded by other men.
Who could say that I'm the father?
Master Kau, I needed file Number 0-8-3-3-3-1.
Why did you give me Number 0-8-1-3-3-3?
Sorry, sorry, sorry. Here. I'm sorry.
I don't think this is it.
It's not?
Here, here it is.
Master Kau. What's wrong?
Nothing. I drank some strong tea last night and couldn't fall asleep.
This can't be happening...
Dad.
Why are you here?
I posted bail for one of the kids.
Since you're off soon
I thought I would go home with you.
Madam, Mom is cooking.
She wanted to know if you would join us.
I always agree to home-cooked meals.
Let me put my things away.
- Mom! - You're home.
- Auntie. - Shiu Gat.
Veggie Delight! Great.
They're really good.
Dinner will be ready soon.
- Great. - Thanks.
Vegetable BBQ pork is my favorite.
This place has the best ones.
- Really? - Come on, come on.
You like Veggie BBQ pork too?
This place uses maltose. Theirs is the best.
I'm surprised that we have the same taste.
Curry vegetables?
- You like that too? - Yes.
Dad and I love this!
Dig in, dig in.
Wow, it's hot!
It's hot.
- Can I have a glass of water? - This can't be happening...
- It's too hot. - What's wrong? Too hot?
- Yes. - Here's your water.
Thank you.
Are you okay?
Shiu Gat, Yan tells me that you don't cook.
That's not right.
Why don't you come here more often with Kau after work for dinner?
Great. You're so good to me.
You make soup for me at Good Heart
and always give me huge portions.
Of course. You're Kau's boss
and Yan's best friend.
You have such affinity with my family
it's only right for us to look after you.
Thank you.
Fatal attraction.
What are you mumbling about, Dad? Let's eat.
I bought you a present.
For me? It's not my birthday. Why did you do that?
Because I wanted to.
- It's beautiful. - It's gorgeous.
You said that the air conditioner at Good Heart was freezing.
Now you won't be cold.
It's so pretty. Thanks, Shiu Gat.
- You're welcome. - You're so kind.
You remember what I said?
Wouldn't it be nice if she was my daughter?
Do we look alike?
You're both very pretty... just like me.
Flattering yourself now.
I'll get some more water.
Let me, let me.
- Allow me. - Thanks.
Where's the cup?
Like the architect said the karst cave issue is serious.
The cost of grouting is astronomical.
It will substantially increase the cost of Sleepless City.
Will you consider making adjustments, or simply give up on the idea?
Sleepless City is Mr. Fong's baby.
We can't give up so easily.
I know that, but we don't have enough cash to cover the high grouting costs.
If we borrow more money
we'll substantially increase our debt ratio.
If we run into problems with other projects
we're likely to face a financial crisis.
We must keep this karst cave issue under tabs.
What do you have in mind?
We're the only ones who know.
Forget about grouting.
Find a cheaper alternative.
Nonsense. Safety is the priority.
China's safety standard is much higher than that of other countries.
We can drive in more piles. It may not collapse.
Sorry.
[Yiu Yuet Shan calling]
What happens if the building collapses?
Pay damages with money or lives?
We'll have legal liability.
Honey, you must face the facts.
We don't have the money for grouting. We must find alternatives.
Sleepless City must be safe.
Otherwise, I'd rather drop the project!
Could you stand that?
Martin, what do you think?
[Yiu Yuet Shan calling]
Mr. Fong's misgiving is justified.
Mrs. Fong has her point.
Nonsense.
I mean... if grouting is a must
should we ask other shareholders to raise capital?
We'll get a nice earful from them.
I'm the major shareholder. What can they say?
Okay. Even if they do pay
what about our shares?
We need to think of something.
Forget it. Let's call it a day.
Why didn't you help me convince him?
If you want what's good for him
you need to be on my side.
Mr. Ting, Mr. Ting... over here, over here.
Here's a table.
I have an idea on how to make Night Shadow a hot spot.
Is that why you kept calling me?
I'm doing what's best for the company.
What kind of idea?
Imagine a glamorous stage, with sparkling glasses...
an intoxicating fragrance fills the air...
Get to the point.
I want to organize a bartending contest here at Night Shadow.
We'll invite celebrities, models and film stars to be the judges.
- A bartending contest? - Yes.
The star-studded event will become the talk of the town.
What's wrong with you? That's a stupid idea.
Who are the patrons of Night Shadow?
Rich men and their sons.
If you run a cheap event like that, they'll never come again.
We'll keep a low profile.
You still don't get it.
You're lucky Mr. Fong has other problems to deal with
and you didn't get to pitch this.
Mr. Fong has problems right now?
Please don't waste my time.
If you really want to help, make me a drink. Okay?
Okay.
Great Aunt, you're here.
You're playing hooky again.
I'm not. I'm not getting rewarded for working hard.
I'd rather spend time with you.
He plays hooky all the time?
No, just whenever he feels like it.
The sweet soup looks good. Thanks.
Your boss didn't like your idea?
He's not the boss.
He only started recently but he acts like the boss.
I bet the big boss was giving him a hard time and he took it out on me.
What kind of a look is that?
No... I'm just curious...
what kind of idea can you sell?
You're looking down on me?
Have an orange.
- Thanks. - Yes.
I'm tired. I'll be in my room.
- All right. - Be careful.
I will.
- Good night. - Good night.
You made the mistake of trying to sell yourself
instead of Night Shadow.
No wonder they didn't like your idea.
As if you know.
I don't. Don't ask me.
Wait, wait... tell me, tell me.
Night Shadow is a place to make connections
not a place to make money.
If you really want to get ahead
try to think of something your boss can't
or solve a problem he can't solve.
You're right.
Help me think...
The company has three major investments.
One, the modeling agency.
They're making a movie now.
Two, real estate.
That's too big a project for me.
Three, Easy Do Finance.
They say the boss wants to change its business objectives
and improve its image.
Good. Don't promote borrowing for the sake of borrowing.
Let's take a hint from this organization.
They specialize in developing Third World countries.
It's not strictly about borrowing
but giving them a chance to be self-sufficient too.
If you apply that to Hong Kong
we can give loans to small or mid-sized companies with financial problems.
Or to underprivileged groups trying to start up businesses.
You can help people and help...
improve corporate image.
The key is convincing your boss.
You need to back up your proposal with more data.
I'll go online.
Hurry up.
You're back.
Hi...
It's dawn. I'm late.
I have to go.
Watch traffic...
You started?
We're done.
Done?
It's none of your business. Good night.
Mr. Yip, the DNA report shows...
Give it to me. I'll read it myself.
So what if I know? I can't tell her.
"I'm your father."
"I'm sorry I didn't look after you..."
"or your mother..."
"It's been more than twenty years."
"We've led our separate lives."
"It's better to be just, boss and subordinate."
"You'll feel better this way."
I hate you... I don't want you to be my dad!
You don't care about me!
Why did you bring me into this world?
You promised to buy me a doll, but you went back on your word!
Hello?
Master Kau!
Leave me alone, we'll talk another time.
No, there's a new development with Shiu Gat's Mom's case.
But I need to know more about Shiu Gat's past.
Let me do it.
If Eason finds out I'm Shiu Gat's father, the whole world will know.
Do you know how long it takes for food to decay?
No.
Me neither.
But someone online put what we're eating right now into a jar.
Guess what happened after ten weeks?
The stink will reach the sky?
You're only half right.
One thing... they looked almost the same
except that the color became darker. What does that mean?
Even germs aren't interested.
Are you serious?
Don't believe everything you read online.
It's just a reference.
It means that there are things on Earth
that will not rot, no matter how long you leave them standing out.
Where is this getting us?
How is that related to Madam's mom?
It does, a little. I checked with my friend, a coroner.
He said that in Hong Kong, forensic technology is quite advanced.
If we can find one piece of evidence
even if we couldn't extract the DNA from the blood sample back then
we can do it now, twenty years later.
- No way. - Why not?
We can close the case with DNA.
It wasn't our case.
It's against the rules to butt in.
If you want the officers on the case to reopen the file
you have to have a new lead.
It's so old, you won't find anything new.
Forget it, stop digging.
Shiu Gat's wish is to find the killer.
She simply can't let go.
What is Madam to you?
Are you in love with her?
No. I care about her as a friend.
You're a doctor, not a cop.
If we're dropping it, why do you need the file?
I'm a cop, reading old files does me good...
According to intelligence
there's a bookie center inside.
Master Kau, Oppa, Tomato C, take the back door.
Keung and I will go through the front.
- Yes, Madam. - Yes, Madam.
Madam, let's swap.
It's not like you to request the frontline.
The safest place is often the most dangerous, silly.
One goal handicap for Chelsea, five percent discount.
Are you in or not?
What are you doing here?
Go home, kid. It's dangerous out here.
Can I play too?
- Cops! Run! - Don't move! Police!
- Run... - Police!
Come back!
- Stay right there. - Police! Freeze!
Come back!
Stop moving! Stop!
- Let go! - Tomato!
Watch him.
Don't move!
Police, don't move!
How dare you attack Madam?
Stop! Please!
Freeze! Freeze!
I have never seen you so ferocious.
You bet, he was attacking my--
our Madam.
Of course I had to protect you.
People react strangely after a major blow
and are capable of weird behavior.
Master Kau, are you sick?
Do you need to talk?
You're sick. I can refer you to some doctors.
I know someone who can change your luck. Just let me know.
How about breathing exercises? According to today's Medical Journal...
All right, all right, all right. You're all sick.
Madam's great courage
reminded me of myself when I was young.
It's time for this dormant volcano to wake on up.
I've made up my mind.
When I retire, I want to go out with a bang!
Why? Oh... you don't believe me?
If the dormant volcano wants to wake up
we'll back you up all the way, right?
- Of course! - You bet!
- Master Kau is back. - Bravo!
- Wake up... - Cheers!
If I lend you $200,000 to start a business
how many payments and how much per payment would you deem reasonable?
It would be best if I don't have to pay.
- Yeah, that's it. - Yeah, that's reasonable.
Do you know that poor people in other countries
can pay back 100 percent of their loan?
You're too greedy.
This way, Mr. Tung.
Who's the big shot that requires your personal attention?
Mr. Tung is the CEO of the Wong Hoi Group.
He's a billionaire, not known to many.
Tell the staff to serve him properly.
Mr. Fong will be here for a meeting with him.
Roger.
That's the gist of the development plan for Sleepless City.
What do you think, Mr. Tung?
I need to study this carefully.
I'm cutting you in because you're my friend.
I need to think it over.
Of course! This is quite an investment.
If I were you and I had such a pretty wife, I would stop working.
I'd wine and dine her every day. Right, Mrs. Fong?
Nonsense.
How can you run a business if you're so impatient?
You should practice Buddhism, like me.
The masters' prayers will do you some good.
Spare me your Buddhist talk if you're not interested.
For someone who needs a favor, you're awfully demanding.
I can't possibly work with your husband.
- Let's go. - I'm sorry, he's drunk.
We'll talk next time.
Martin, show Mr. Tung out.
Yes, Mrs. Fong. This way, Mr. Tung.
Mr. Fong, I'll get back to work.
Why are you so impatient?
I'll go. I'll go for a walk.
Hey...
We work for the same boss.
Here, buy yourselves a drink.
Hey, Mr. Fong, fancy seeing you here.
Can I help you look for anything?
You like these chocolates?
I never did, but lately...
You like it too?
It was my brother's favorite.
You're the talker, say something.
What would you like to hear?
Stop that nonsense.
I'm just trying to relax after work.
But when I work, I work very hard.
You're a hardworking bootlicker.
This is common courtesy for an employee in front of his employer.
It's an employee's duty to keep his employer happy
but to get ahead, you need true talent as well as hard work.
That's true.
My parents gave me no help.
I started to support myself at fourteen.
I would eat rice with soy sauce when I had no money.
I'd sleep in a truck when I had nowhere to go.
I've worked in just about every trade.
I've slaved until my hands were wrinkled.
I have seen it all.
I know I will get through this!
You have so much power, that you can keep a phone charged.
You'll make it.
You've been tipping them to get near me.
What is it?
Like you said, you need talent to get ahead.
I have an idea that can improve our corporate image and bring us profits.
What kind of idea?
Position ourselves as a corporation with social responsibility
by offering small loans to the small to mid-sized enterprises
with emphasis on efficiency and flexibility.
With proper background checks, of course.
It's better than granting loans to gamblers
or shopaholics who have gone over their credit limits.
If you're interested, Mr. Fong, I'll send you a proposal.
No.
I agree with Martin.
You know our situation.
To set aside ten million dollars to small businesses would be another burden.
The shareholders won't approve of such a high-risk project.
Even TV commercials tell you that
all investments involve risks.
If the plan can really make money
I'm sure the shareholders will approve.
Who will be held accountable if something goes wrong?
I will.
How will you do that?
Hey... I want to try it. You got that?
It's only ten million dollars, we can drop the plan easily.
As an experimental program
this won't make us lose much. But we may improve our corporate image.
Consider it our advertising budget.
- But what if-- - No more buts. It's decided.
Should I talk to Mr. Fong again?
Or I can warn Little Yiu to back off.
No. Once Mr. Fong makes up his mind
the more you object to it, the more determined he becomes.
We can't watch the company go down in flames.
We've never had such a big disparity in our thinking.
He's behaving strangely lately.
I'm disappointed with his decision.
I have worked so hard for this company.
I don't want to see it go down.
- Do you trust me? - Yes.
Mr. Fong can be very stubborn.
It's hard to convince him that he's wrong.
We'll wait until he needs help to act.
What can we do?
We'll need money to make up for the loss.
The shareholders are too conservative to approve high-risk investments.
Treat it as internal transfer of funds. Don't tell anyone. Do you have a problem?
Why are you buying me lunch?
What do you want?
I'm not that calculating.
I wanted to thank you for the great idea.
Mr. Fong bought the idea?
Yes.
Keep up the good work, okay?
Little Yiu.
Mr. Fong, what a coincidence.
You're here for lunch?
I came to see you.
Has something come up?
I wanted to go to Night Shadow to discuss your small business plan.
They told me that you we're here. I didn't know that you were on a date.
Mr. Fong... with her? You must be kidding.
I won't impose.
Mr. Fong, if you don't mind, please join us.
Very well.
I wanted to pick her brains to see how we could make the plan work better.
Really?
She made a little contribution to the plan...
Right. Just a tad.
No, a little bit more...
No wonder the plan looks doable.
There's a mastermind behind it.
Do me a favor, Mastermind.
Don't blow my cover in front of the boss.
It's entirely his idea.
Good girl.
You should pay her.
Madam is an honest civil servant.
She doesn't care about money.
Your skin is thick as a wall.
Yes, thick but resilient.
I'm so excited.
I get to eat with my highly-respected boss
and the intimidating Madam.
I promise, to thank you for your support
I will do my very best to make this small business loan plan work.
I hope it can help people and make money.
- Cheers. - Cheers.
Is it a bad thing or a good thing to try to get ahead?
The act, in and of itself, is neither right nor wrong.
It depends on the means.
Hurting others to benefit oneself?
Win-win or lose-lose?
You need a good heart, as well as intelligence. What do you think?
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