What now?
Aren't we tailing her?
What tailing?
Check the fingerprints.
Fingerprints?
Just do it.
We don't have time to spare.
OK.
You don't have to do anything. Just...
How naughty of you!
What now?
What actually do you want?
I said you don't have to do anything.
Just chat with me.
That's it?
I am more interested in the man who took you in.
That's your preference?
Get a better target!
Tai-fai is a scum.
Yet you still work for him.
You think I want to?
Were it not for...
Are you a cop or is this a sting?
You can save it. I have an ID card.
If I were a cop, you would have been arrested the moment you took my money.
Why should I chat with you?
You are right.
Back to the scum.
The usual story.
A naive girl who put love first and thought he's the man.
Actually he lives off women.
I did think of leaving him,
but I am now hooked on drugs.
At times I was talked into taking over his debts.
See? I am now tied to him.
Does he treat all the girls out there this way?
What do you think?
Believe a pimp to your own woe.
You get some niceties when he's in a good mood,
or punches when he's not.
What about that Nanako?
He controlled her with drugs too?
No. She blindly believed in him.
That jerk?
Really, we girls have similar stories,
except that silly girl.
She believed that scum was good in nature.
You tell me,
isn't falling in love with a pimp the stupidest thing in the world?
Now that she's dead.
It probably is a relief for her.
She doesn't have to suffer that scum anymore.
Poor girl.
For a time I thought she had found herself a savior.
How did you know?
She looked so relieved when Tai-fai was put behind bars.
She was on the phone in a corner all the time.
What could it be but another man?
Take it easy.
Didn't you hear what our lawyer said?
We were let go because the cops don't have enough evidence to charge us.
Lin...
Private number.
Why didn't you take it?
I am too afraid.
What if it's important?
Let me keep it.
Lin, I am really terrified.
Let us go back to the mainland for the time being.
We are being watched.
You are right.
You go shopping to lure them away.
I go get the tickets.
I'll tell you where to wait for me.
Pick up the calls.
Lin...
Why going back to the mainland?
Has something happened?
Tell me about it.
I'll help you.
I'm fine. It's taking a break with friends.
I won't stay for long. Don’t worry.
Here's some money. Keep it safe.
I have money. You keep it for yourself.
What has happened?
What friends?
Mom, I don't have the time to tell you about it.
You take good care of yourself.
Don't go...
My cataract operation is coming.
Stay till it's over.
If I go blind, I won't be able to see you anymore.
You'll be fine. It's a minor operation.
I'll be back very soon.
You take good care of yourself.
I have to go.
Be careful.
Keep the money safe.
Lin...
Tickets are bought.
Wait for me at the bus stop at 1 am.
Be careful.
Hong Kong to Foshan.
I am not available for your call. Please leave your message.
Where are you?
You neither picked up my calls or returned my message.
Hurry up.
Sir, we are leaving. Are you on?
The number you've dialed is not available at the moment.
Please call later.
Sorry, I am late.
It's alright. I ordered you milk tea.
What else do you want to ask me?
I have a project to rush.
I don't think I can stay for long.
I mean to tell you.
We're wrapping up on your sister's case.
Do you come here often?
My sister and I often met here after our reunion.
What's her favorite drink?
Iced milk tea, heavy on milk and sugar.
I kept telling her to cut it down.
But she wouldn't listen.
I gave yours two spoonful of sugar.
See if it's to your taste, Nanako.
Thanks.
Should I call you Eggette, Duckie or Nanako?
I don't know what you are talking about.
I have your fingerprints checked.
You are the elder sister.
You were picked for adoption.
You didn't want your sister to be left behind.
So you two switched identities.
She got adopted as you.
You stayed behind as her.
Don't be unhappy.
I'll ask Pa and Mom to come to adopt you as well.
Don't go.
Don't cry.
This rabbit will stay with you as me.
Let's switch.
You be Eggette, I be Duckie.
You'll have a home, you'll have Pa and Mom.
You two can't do that.
Please... Please...
I don't want her to be left behind.
I don't want to be left behind.
Separating you two is heartbreaking.
She has since kept this secret for you two.
Come on, Mr and Mrs Yu are waiting for us.
Be happy. Keep smiling.
We'll meet again.
You stayed behind as your sister.
You too were adopted later.
You didn't realize it at the time.
You two didn't just switch identities,
but two very different fates as well.
After your reunion, you found out that your sister had been living a happy life.
You were filled with jealousy.
It got to the point that you wanted to replace her.
You wanted to get back what's yours.
I don't know how you got her to get into the car.
With her dead, you used her identity to become a college girl.
You could finally shake off your terrible past.
Did I get it right, Tsui Man-ting?
What an interesting story.
I did make up a lot of details.
Why don't you tell me the true version?
I genuinely want to help you.
You can't get away.
You know very well what kind of a man Tai-fai is.
What if he finds you out?
Be happy. Keep smiling.
We'll meet again!
Yes. We did switch identities.
I am Eggette.
We did switch identities.
I am Eggette.
We two lived in two different worlds.
I was so naive as to believe in Tai-fai.
I made a mistake and there's no turning back.
Duckie always thought that she owed me her happy life.
She thought she had wronged me.
I went down this path because of her.
She called the police to have Tai-fai arrested for drug possession.
She thought my problem was over once he's taken away.
I would be free again.
She gave me the courage to leave him.
It had never occurred to me it's possible.
Then Duckie was found to have cerebral aneurysm.
It couldn’t be operated on.
She had to rely on medication for temporary relief.
She wanted to repay me by switching back identities.
She wanted me to live her life.
She had everything set up.
The tape you heard in campus was the instructions she made me.
It's a step-by-step guide on going to lectures and going back to the dorm.
The headphone kept my contact with schoolmates down to a minimum.
It's a perfect plan.
Yet you could still find it out.
She booked plane tickets online two months ago.
We planned to travel the world together.
Then she found out that her days were numbered.
She decided to do one last thing for me.
Why are you doing this?
The same thing I did for her a dozen years ago.
To give the best to the other.
When I was packing her stuff,
I found the letter she left me.
Thank you for giving me your happy family.
I had been living in a sweet dream.
It's about time for me to wake up.
You should get back what's yours.
Life is precious.
Be brave and step out of the dark.
Live your life to the full.
The years flew by.
Good morning everybody.
Morning... Good morning...
Where's your spirit?
All moonlighting last night?
According to surveys,
only two things can make Hong Kong males of every age to stay up late.
One is soccer, the other video games.
Last night's game was exciting.
So were the fried drumsticks.
Life would be a blast if every night was like last night.
It'd be a curse when your gout attacked.
You know yourself.
No more reminder from me.
Got it.
Count me out for tonight.
I need to go home early.
Mam...here you are.
Done?
You said speed is key.
What's staying up for it?
Awesome.
You would stay up all night to complete it.
It must be one hell of a story.
Read it yourself.
I can swear on my grandfather Salad Hung's honor.
The truth is now known.
The twin sisters case is actually a murder case.
The younger one killed the elder one.
She got jealous of her elder sis' happy life.
She was left to live a terrible life.
For money, she killed her sis and took her identity.
She used it to claim compensation.
Lai, am I right?
The file is closed.
Old Mr Hung, your grandson has just ruined your honor.
The fingerprints prove that she's Tsui Man-ting who has a drug record.
There's the tape too.
It was what I thought at first.
That means they switched identities before they were adopted.
It's obvious.
They reunited after many years.
Seeing that her elder sister was leading a terrible life,
Duckie sacrificed herself, so her sister could live as her.
It's stranger than TV dramas.
Eggette had done so much for Duckie.
Duckie was a fool.
Death is not the only way to switch their identities back.
It's because she had cerebral aneurysm.
All they asked is a happy family.
So the Pope is Catholic.
Our family is our castle.
However hard one’s life is,
if we can go home to care and a full meal,
it's worth it.
The case...
The report will be sent.
The compensation is left to the insurance company's discretion.
What about Yu Pik-yiu's foster parents?
Should they be told the truth?
Or should we leave it to the police?
It's really not our business.
Still, I think we owe them.
Mam, take it easy.
I called Tsui Man-ting out.
She didn't want to break her parents' hearts either.
I agreed to give her time to break it to them.
How caring of you.
As you said.
You...
What about your report?
Still seeking the truth?
You know I don't give up half way.
I'll keep digging.
Excuse me.
Hello, Madam Mok?
What?
Yan Yin.
How's it?
Lau Yuk-hing is taken to hospital.
It's still unknown if she can come to.
A letter was found inside.
She confesses to the murdering of Chiu Wing-hon with Lai Kwok-Lin.
The fear of getting caught led to her suicide with charcoal fumes.
We found no signs of struggling at the scene,
the door was locked from inside.
So, the cause of her death is not found to be suspicious.
What about Lai Kwok-Lin?
Not caught yet.
Immigration is alerted.
We'll be informed if he tries to cross the border.
The truth is now known.
You can close file.
I still have a lot to follow up.
Later.
Thank you, Madam Mok.
Hello?
OK, we are almost done here.
Till I am back. Bye.
What is it?
My colleague called me from the hospital.
Lau Yuk-hing died ten minutes ago.
Who is it?
Don't worry. We'll take good care of Auntie.
Madam.
Lai Kwok-Lin, come with me.
Madam, I confess. I killed Chiu Wing-hon.
Morning...Morning.
Do egg and ham on toast and black coffee agree with you?
I have worked all morning.
I am so hungry I'll eat anything.
What did Lai Kwok-Lin say?
You are more nagging than my superior.
Till I have taken a bite, OK?
I didn't just come here to have breakfast with you.
I'll think twice even if you treat me to a five course meal.
OK.
Lau Yuk-hing's death probably hit him hard.
Lai Kwok-Lin confessed to everything.
What he said fits the description in Lau Yuk-hing's letter.
One more thing.
This postcard was found in Lau Yuk-hing's house.
Honey, you may find writing you a postcard an odd thing to do.
I happened to see people getting postcards to send home.
It occurred to me I shouldn't leave you alone at home.
I feel bad about it.
My father left my family before I was born.
Mom raised me up on her own.
I was a rascal son.
I meant to turn over a new leaf and be a loving son.
But Mom has started another family.
I thought I would die a lonely man.
Then I met you.
It's the first time I had the feeling of having a family.
I don't know how to say it in person.
So I put it down in writing.
Honey, I love you. Hon.
His life was cut short when he had turned over a new leaf.
I worried too much about my husband's feelings.
It wouldn't have happened if I had reunited with him.
There's no turning back the clock.
I am sure he had never blamed you.
He was happy for your happiness.
He was grateful, too.
He had had the family he longed for.
Admiring her again?
For the last time, alright?
Don't be so sentimental.
She has formally quit school.
What's the point of finishing it as another person?
She wouldn't be happy.
She is willing to start anew.
She is good in nature.
Though it's been a rocky road,
she has finally got a loving family.
I am happy for her.
You sure can fall in love easily.
It's not love. Mind your words.
It's good to have a big heart,
don't let your heart rule your head.
I felt for her. I was not in love with her. OK?
Whatever. It's called the adolescent syndrome, meaning hormonal imbalance.
It is curable.
Get you another love interest and you’ll be alive and kicking.
You felt for Tsui Man-ting too.
Or you wouldn't have gone to such a length for her.
Mind your position, no talking back.
No ducking! And a successful one!
Smart!
Let me treat you to ice-cream cone.
Come on.
Lai Kwok-Lin confessed to all the charges in the Chiu Wing-hon case.
They were deep in debts.
They lured street sleepers to work for them with a board and lodging offer,
Chiu Wing-hon was picked in the end.
Lau Yuk-hing faked falling in love with him and married him.
Insurance policies were bought under his name.
His monthly salary was just a transaction trick.
However, with the pay advice he was able to apply for credit cards and loans.
With outstanding payments fast piling up
he was taken to the mainland... to die in a freak accident,
so that they could claim insurance compensation.
Chiu Wing-hon never stood a chance.
However, they couldn't escape the long arm of the law.
Lau Yuk-hing killed herself for fear of getting caught.
Lai Kwok-Lin and his two workers are charged with conspiracy to commit murder.
We have done Chiu Wing-hon justice.
Lai, what about your case?
Tsui Man-ting turned herself in.
The police exercised discretion and she wouldn't be charged.
She has quit school.
She is now living with her sister's foster parents as herself.
It's the best possible ending.
The two cases are now closed.
Thank you for your hard work.
Mam...get me some straightforward case next time.
Such melodramatic cases give me indigestion.
Straightforward cases don't require our service.
There's one thing in common between these two cases.
None of them had a complete family.
It's often taken for granted.
To many, it's beyond reach.
Family reunion doesn't come easy.
Meeting adjourned.
Hello?
What? It's the Mid-Autumn Festival.
You can't spare several hours to go stargazing with your son?
What about dinner?
What?
What made you ask me out so early?
A joyride?
No. my clock is getting slower.
I want to get a new one.
I thought slow living is the trend.
You have the time for slow-living. Others don't.
I don't want to be left behind.
This one.
I read about it online.
It carries many designer brands.
Right.
George, I have something to ask you.
Go ahead.
I have seen some strange things.
I have this urge to ask about them.
If you know the other person won't give you the answer,
what will you do?
Have you heard of this saying?
Time will tell.
Time will tell?
What is more important in a relationship,
quality or time?
It really depends.
Some people have instant rapport.
Bedfellows can still be strangers.
Let things take their course.
Give each other time.
You will know when the right time comes.
OK, I promise you I won't ask again.
You too have to promise me this:
No sudden disappearance for days.
I'll worry about you.
This one.
It looks good.
Miss, you have good taste.
It's the work of a renowned designer, a collectible item.
Currently it's only available as a preorder.
So it is not available.
It is, as a preorder.
Do you have a dollar?
What for?
Give it to me.
I meant to give it to you.
However, it is a taboo to give clocks as presents.
Don't be so superstitious.
So I am selling it to you for a dollar.
Thank you.
Please fill in the order form.
Yan Yin.
Mantus...
It has been some time...
Here's my card.
You are now a lawyer.
Excuse me.
Hello? Hold on.
Let's have dinner some other time.
Who is he?
You'll know when the right time comes.
Lucky you.
Caramelized apple fresh from the oven!
Great.
Who's that young man?
Schoolmate?
Kiddy B...it looks great. How's it made?
Very time consuming.
Slicing is the key.
See? All slices are of the same size.
I got it. He's your university alumnus.
I think it needs more syrup.
It tastes a bit sour, doesn't it?
No... No?
I find it very sweet.
Sour?
Sweet?
Someone finds everything sour now.
I can tell he's a professional.
His demeanor tells me he's a lawyer.
His physique and tan say outdoor sportsman.
He likes water sports.
Your silence means I got them all correct.
I'm not going to tell you.
I have to warn you.
He has a roving eye. He's a womanizer.
What should I do?
If he asks you out, take me along.
Hey, beware of sugar-coated poison!
After dinner sweet, anyone?
Didn't you just have fries on the sly?
OK...no more...
Do you have special dishes for the festival celebration?
Can I be a freeloader?
We have the exact dishes every time.
I am sick of them.
What are you thinking?
Home cooking is the best.
Moreover, a reunion dinner is not about the dishes, it's about the people.
Indeed. You two stop complaining.
Guys, we clock off at 3 pm today.
If you have nothing to rush, call it a day.
Great.
Happy reunion.
Be fully recharged.
Make sure the deadlines are met.
Yes, Madam.
OK, happy Mid-Autumn Festival...
Bye...
What are you doing?
Staying behind is not your style.
Rechecking the twins report for oversights.
I am not in a hurry.
What's wrong with you?
Why are you this attached?
You too have fallen in love with the girl?
Mental! I am not a young boy.
I don't fall in love this easily.
Then why do you care so much?
OK, we are old colleagues.
I won't make you talk.
You can pour out to me anytime.
I had a sister who was quite like Yu Pik-yiu in character.
She was ten when she died.
I took her to the beach to play.
A freak wave took her away.
Yet I could do nothing.
I was filled with remorse.
Even if I could be teleported back to the scene,
I still could do nothing.
I got it.
I am fine.
Excuse me.
Hello, Jason? I can go now. 6 pm, OK?
Hello, Lan? I can go now. Bye.
What? Come on!
Planetarium Projector.
You are suspected of living on earnings of prostitution of others.
Please help us with the investigation.
Move it.
We are free at last!
Daddy, Mommy, have some tea.
Great...
I have something to tell you.
We got it.
Let bygones be bygones.
We are a happy family, that's what counts.
Right...
Come on, dig in.
Yes. We all dig in.
Here we are...try it hot.
So much!
It's the Mid-Autumn Festival.
You like BBQ pork, have some more.
You have some more...
We have mooncake as dessert.
Come on...
Are you ready?
It's gorgeous!
Waiting for someone? Call her.
Maybe she has a date.
Here she is...go over...
Hello... Hello...
Let's have mooncake.
We agreed on the slip and fall accident only. Why the woman?
Chan Ka-kei, it's not your first time.
That woman was such a fool.
The cops could break her.
You and I would be in trouble.
I did it for our sake.
Yet you were not worried about Lai Kwok-Lin telling on us.
He got the message from the woman's death.
We promised to take care of his mom.
He had no choice but to confess to all the charges.
He had no choice. Neither do I.
You are a smart girl.
You made your choice a long time ago.
You won't be left out in our coming projects.
What's our next project?
These two again.
We have to think up a way.
Someone is forgetful.
Where's my breakfast?
Here you are.
One encounter and your soul's taken away.
What are you talking about?
My mind was on a case.
Really?
Payment reminder.
This number's monthly fee is due. Please settle it immediately.
Give it back. Come on.
Here you are.
What now?
You are filled with questions.
Yet you find it embarrassing to call.
What embarrassing? What questions?
There's nothing between us.
Whatever you say.
Let me do it for you.
It got through.
Here you are. Come on.
Hello, Lau Kwan & Cheung Solicitors. How may I help you?
Hello, may I speak to Mantus?
I thought this is his personal number.
Sorry, he is on a trip.
His calls are transferred here.
When will he be back?
Sorry, I don't know.
Do you have a message for him?
No. Thanks. Bye.
Well? He's out of town.
Is this a disappointed or relieved look?
I thought you knew me.
I feel sorry for you.
George is mature, accomplished and has great taste.
Mantus is a successful young professional.
If I were you...I would be torn too.
Mental! You aren't asked to.
Stop troubling yourself.
Two eligible bachelors in front of you.
Don't tell me you have never wavered.
Listen! No, and I won't.
It's about time to go to work.
Grab your handbag and go.
Oops! More on it when I am home. Bye.
Mantus, Mr Tse is here. He's waiting outside.
Ask him in.
A girl just called your personal number.
I said you are out of town, as instructed.
Thank you.
Mantus, how come you suddenly disappeared?
I've been looking for you for a month.
Where have you gone?
Something has happened back home.
I need to go back to Hong Kong.
If you still want to see me,
meet me outside the library.
Be there.
The timing was never right for us.
Morning. Morning...
Where are those two?
They have both fallen ill.
They called to ask for a sick leave.
The young and the weak!
The old aren't that sturdy either.
What? Your gout again?
My knees and feet hurt when it rains.
I told you to go on a diet.
Have you gone to a doctor?
It's Chinese medicine.
The physician is very popular.
I got my chip this morning.
My turn is tomorrow.
I feel your pain.
Go home for some rest.
She's not always this kind.
Just go.
I count on you two.
Seek treatment.
Be careful! Go on a diet, OK?
OK...
What now? You alright?
Sorry.
I go get a pill and a mask.
All weaklings.
None are as tough as you are.
Indeed. I have never seen you fallen ill.
I have a son to support.
Falling ill is a luxury I can't afford.
You will know when you are a parent.
That means Jimmy is your panacea.
And your source of happiness.
Save it. Sucking up won't help.
I won't let up.
Here we go.
Kong Ka-kei, registered Chinese medicine physician.
According to Immigration record,
he has not come back since he left town in July 2007.
Missing person? For nine years?
I have read about his case.
Since he has been missing for more than seven years,
his family have applied for a presumption of death certificate,
that is to have him legally declared dead.
The process has taken two years.
The court declared him legally dead last month,
giving his family the right to claim compensation from the insurance company.
Exactly.
It looks like an honest claim.
However, as Mr Kong's life insurance policy was bought eight months before his disappearance,
we're asked to check it up, just to be safe.
Nine years is too long a wait for a fraudulent claim.
The insurance company is overcautious.
It gives us business.
You can see, you two are all I've got.
So? Joint investigation?
Joint?
Or you two stay here and I go do it.
Good .
I don't think so.
Sherlock, carry on.
There are two beneficiaries.
One is his wife Yiu Wing,
the other his mother Cheng Ho-choi.
Here they are.
You can tell they aren't amicable in-laws.
Too true.
It's in the news. They are going to court to fight for his legacy.
Very typical.
Gossiping done. You know the rules.
Take our time.
Just be quick.
Good. You two have good rapport.
I am sure deadline will be met.
Breathe...
Easy...
Here we go...
Sorry...am I in your way?
How clumsy of you.
Tai chi?
We are closing anyway.
It's for Kiddy B.
I have stiff neck and shoulders.
So I need his service.
Tai chi has the benefit of straightening the back and improving circulation.
Feeling better?
Much better.
I feel relieved and reinvigorated.
I thought Kiddy B was the master.
So you are the mentor again.
Interested? Join us.
Sure.
How should I begin?
It's simple.
I have a German bridge date.
Yan-yan, you keep him company.
I'm sorry.