Ma'am! This lady...
This lady stole my trolley, ma'am
Ma‘am!
I'm sorry. My mum had taken it by mistake
We asked around at the market
So we're returning it to you now
You could even bring home the wrong trolley
Look at the time now
I don't know if the fish and meat have gone bad
I'm sorry. The trolleys look identical
So my mum took it by mistake
Please check if the items have gone bad
We'll pay you for your loss
Xiong, the items haven't gone bad
Even if they've not gone bad, they are no longer fresh
I didn't do it on purpose
Mum, don't go on
Please check the items in the trolley
Rose, check! - Yes, ma'am
The fish was still good
She was so unreasonable
Let it go
I'm not new to buying fish. I know how much the fish weighed
She asked for $15. It wouldn't even have cost her $10
We were at fault. Let it go
I didn't do it on purpose
I was worried about leaving your grandma at the food centre
An elderly person who slipped and fell down...
died shortly after being sent to the hospital
These days, your grandma...
wants to follow me wherever I go
She'd tag along whenever I go to the market
She'll blame me if she slips and falls again
So I did my shopping as fast as I could
In the end...
Doesn't Grandma have her mahjong games?
She's not been playing mahjong,
so she sticks to me and rants at me
She rips into me about everything -
be it my walking just a bit faster,
my misplacing the trolley,
or my taking another person's trolley
She's snapping at me at every turn now
When I am down with dementia one day,
I wonder how she'll come at me
You're thinking the worst again
No, Xiong. I've been very forgetful
I forgot to turn off the gas stove
I forgot the ATM card PIN
I also forgot where Kang's clothes were kept
You call that dementia?
Then I'm also getting dementia
I often get my school timetable wrong,
and get my classmates‘ names wrong
You won't believe this
I even got our unit number wrong once!
We have so much to remember these days
So we tend to forget some things
If you're really concerned, let's take you to a doctor
No, thanks!
Why see a doctor when I'm not unwell?
Sometimes, I do think...
"doctor" is a magical word
The mention of doctors gets you well again!
Hang on
Hello
Zhang Weikang is my younger brother
OK, got it
Thanks
Is Kang all right?
Who called?
The school called
Did he get into trouble in school again?
I'm not sure. His tutor wants to see me
Why can't he just behave in school?
Why is he always getting into trouble?
Don't worry, Mum
I got Weikang to apply for a bursary
The school probably wants...
to know about our family's situation
Don't worry
Let's go
I won't force you to tell me about it
I'm on standby
Come to me when you're ready to talk
Grandma, not bad! You know the word "standby"
Swordswoman is back in business!
Aren't you going to give Fangfang the porridge?
I am. Guang called to tell me...
to heat up the porridge if it'd gone cold
It's done!
Here you go. This is Guang's first attempt
He said he'd reserve it for you
Ms Buck Teeth was going to stop me
But I was fast enough to save this bowl of porridge
Who is Ms Buck Teeth?
She's Auntie Teochew's scheming daughter...
who acts all innocent
Be nice! That was mean of you
Fangfang, have the porridge
Guang cooked it for you
I... - Yes, the porridge looks plain
But Guang put great care into cooking it
I did my part, too
I went to great trouble to snatch it back for you
But you're not eating it?
That's just unforgivable!
I... - Save your breath
I know you're very troubled
You're crying inside
But this bowl of porridge carries a lot of affection,
and sincerity
It may be just a bowl of porridge, but it is more than that
Hello...
Excuse me, Swordswoman
This doesn't concern you. Take a break
You're brushing off a good man...
who took you in,
and is kind and in love with you
Don't you think you're too much?
I...
Save your explanation
Yes, one cannot love to order
My buddy is devoted to you
But we can't force you to accept his love
Likewise, we can't force you to eat the porridge
My grandma calls you her granddaughter
So I shall eat it on your behalf - I...
Did she say she wasn't eating it?
Grandma, she's been going "I..."
She's trying to say, "I'm not eating it"
Actually, I want to say...
I am going to have it now
But you've got to pass me the porridge
So that's what it's about!
I ended up talking so much
You were firing away, leaving her with no chance to talk
Eat the porridge. Pass it to Fangfang
Thank you for your encouragement
Each time I'm disappointed with myself,
I'll remind myself of what you told me
I promise that I'll let you have the first bowl of porridge that I cook
Yes, l was blinded by greed
I offered my girlfriend to another man!
Mr Ye, morning. Mr Chen, morning
Jenny, morning
Installing the air con units?
Yes. This is a good brand
Let me show you your room - OK
Mr Ye
I made sure the designer...
deliver a stylish office
How do you like it?
I like it!
I can trust you to get a job done well
Most importantly, Mr Liu and you put your trust in us
Oh yes
Here's the info on the investment seminar next week
Not now
Take a photo of me - Sure
Hang on. Stand farther away
Mr Ye, a moment, please
Jenny, come in to the office
Hurry up
Jenny, pass this file to Mr Ye
Mr Ye, look over here - OK
Good one! Smile
Another shot. Good shot
Thanks, Jenny
Show me - Mr Ye, here you go
Doesn't this pose give you an air of authority?
You're right!
Here's your script. Wait here - Thanks
These girls actually made it to the second audition?
What a joke
I think that's Rebecca Lim
Yes, it's really her
Here's your rundown - Thanks
Rebecca Lim!
May we take a photo with you?
I love your shows
I absolutely love your shows
May we take a photo with you? - OK
It was just Rebecca Lim
But they acted like they'd run into a superstar
I can't stand them
So did you gawk at her too?
You tell me
Even if it was Angelina Jolie or Jennifer Lawrence,
I wouldn't have turned into a fangirl like them
Then again, those girls are not in my league
Is your audition over?
Not yet
I didn't want to be sitting there with the rest
What's up with the panel?
They shortlisted people lacking the X factor
No wonder no one's watching TV these days
Do you want to reconsider it?
Why become a TV starlet?
Just marry me and be a tai-tai
Go shopping, do spa and have afternoon tea
Ajussi, you're getting ahead of yourself
Do you really see yourself as a tycoon?
You are just a CEO
In fact, we don't know for how long
You do think very little of me
I don't think little of you. But you've got a poor track record
Fine, even if you stay a CEO for 10 years,
how much can you make?
How much can you give me a month?
I want to be a woman of leisure
Youme, I'm more than a CEO now
I am a business partner, too
If the company does well,
I'll get up to $3 million in bonuses
I'll give you $50,000 every month!
Talk is cheap
$50,000? Why not make it $500,000?
But I really regret coming for the audition
I dread the thought of vying for a role...
with those substandard women
Being a TV star is no big deal these days
Overseas superstars get paid millions for a movie
Over here?
So what if we rise to the ranks of Rebecca Lim?
She looks so average. Where is the X factor?
But those women totally idol-worshipped her
How absurd. What a joke!
So what we've seen in TV dramas...
is a mirror of real life
Bye
Omigod
You're currently working at a law firm?
Yes
You work as a...
I'm a secretary
If you are cast in the drama,
how will it affect your job?
Not to worry. I love acting
I'll cherish every opportunity given
I can even quit my job right away
Come in
Hi
Rebecca Lim will be the first lead in this drama
If you are cast,
the two of you will play sisters in the drama
That's why Rebecca is involved in today's audition
Do you have any questions for her?
Do you think you're pretty?
Yes, I'm pretty
Compared to me, who's prettier?
Weixiong
He threatened me
Are you his sister?
I'm Alex. She's my wife Deborah
Take a seat
Weixiong, I told him that you are a lawyer
I'm ready for a lawsuit anytime!
What is going on here?
Like I said, he threatened me
He demanded money from me
If I refuse to, he'll send men to beat me up
Young man, did I say that?
I merely wanted you to return the money you'd conned out of my wife
Otherwise, I won't let things slide
Mister, could you fill me in?
Your brother hooked up with my wife,
sleeping with her and taking her money
When did I do that?
Didn't you go to a hotel room together?
I have the hotel's receipt which bears your name
Care to take a look at the evidence?
Yes, we did book a hotel room
But she never turned up!
So your ploy failed
Since you couldn't get her, you decided to take her money
She was the one lusting after me!
Heard that?
Only a fool like you would go for a toy boy
Who are you calling a toy boy?
Zhang Weikang
You'd better tell me everything
Here's the thing... It's not even my fault!
I merely provide a service, OK?
I solicited a sugar mummy online
She responded to my posting
She told me her husband fooled around,
neglecting her
They had a son, but he died in an accident
She felt that he blamed her for it,
venting his frustrations on her
So she felt lonely
She needed someone to talk to
So she and I struck up a deal
She'd pay me $3000 a month. Ask her
After our son died,
my wife started seeing a psychiatrist
Your brother went online to look for a sugar mummy
That was already a mistake
Yet he is all self-righteous about it
He doesn't think he's in the wrong
Young man
You're able-bodied. Earn your keep the proper way
Why don't you tell your sis...
how much more you've cheated out of my wife besides the $3000?
Don't go on and on
Stop talking
Alex, could you give us the details?
How did he cheat your wife out of her money?
Other than the $6000,
he also asked for gifts from my wife -
designer watches, bags and shoes
In just one month, he took $14,000 from my wife
These are the receipts
I did not force her to buy these items for me
Keep quiet!
When my wife decided enough was enough,
he got upset
He threatened to do a tell-all to me,
her husband
My wife got scared and wanted a break-up
So he sent me this photo using my wife's handphone
Correct?
A load of crap! She sent this photo!
She wanted to provoke you
She threatened me,
saying you'd set men on me...
because you were from the triads!
I was from the triads
But that's all in the past now
Why else am I talking to you in a civil manner now?
Get this, young man
If this were 20 years ago, you'd be lying in hospital now
Heard that? You are a lawyer. Take him to court!
Rebecca Lim asked you...
if she or you were prettier?
Yeah! How was I supposed to answer that?
What's so difficult about that?
Of course you'd say she is prettier!
Of course. Even if I think otherwise,
I shouldn't offend her, right?
Clever girl!
But I just couldn't bring myself to say it
You're saying?
So I told her this,
"I think I'm prettier than you"
You said that? You risk missing out on the role
I already stepped on her toes in the ladies
She'd never pick me anyhow!
Why should I bend over backwards for her?
So I got a kick out of putting her down!
Whatever
You don't care about becoming a star
You'll be better off being a tai-tai
Yes, I don't care for the role, but I can't take it lying down
Who does Rebecca Lim think she is?
If I joined showbiz,
I'd certainly outshine her!
It's all your fault!
How is it my fault?
You had such good timing!
You had to call me there and then
She ended up overhearing what I told you
I called because there was no response from you
What response?
I didn't hear from you after sending you the photo
It was just a photo taken in the office
What kind of reply did you want from me?
That was no ordinary office photo
I am a CEO now
I have my own office, a secretary...
It's the TV station
Hello
speaking
Really?
Thank you
Sure! OK, I'll be there. Bye
Omigod. I did it!
You got selected? - Yeah!
Rebecca Lim said...
I fitted the drama role,
so she strongly recommended me
She has very good taste!
No wonder she is an Ah Jie
You change tunes fast
You were just dissing her earlier
But you're all praise for her now
Let's go for a feast today, OK?
OK! Let's order...
No...
I'm going to be a star. I need to stay slim
I'll just have salad!
Who cares about staying slim now?
Your diet can wait! Let's celebrate the occasion
You're right. OK, let's order
Let's order a Boston lobster
Lobster? - It's your favourite
Next...
What's wrong?
And a cup of tea with milk
Omigod - What's wrong?
I suddenly felt nauseous
I felt better after throwing up
You must have been too excited
Maybe
Never mind. We shan't have lobster
Don't say that word
The mention of it makes me want to puke
You mean when you hear lobster...
I said not to say that word
Yes, I won't say it
But you absolutely loved this item before
I don't know why either
I know why!
You're expecting?
Don't scare me!
I'm not trying to scare you
When a woman is expecting, her hormones undergo changes
She becomes sensitive to certain foods and smells
Ajussi, you'd rather I didn't become a star
But you needn't go this far to scare me
I'm not scaring you
It's your body
So you know best if you're pregnant or not
Let me check
Are you?
Oh no... - That's good!
What did you say?!
I said, that's not good
Thanks a lot! You've killed my appetite
If you're worried, go see a doctor
Better not
These things will come back to haunt me when I become famous
Buy a pregnancy test kit from the pharmacy
Go on! - OK, I'll go buy it now
Youme, here it is
Follow the instructions closely...
to get accurate results
Discard it if it shows only one line!
If it shows two lines, I'm going to be a father
It's bingo at the first salvo. Cool!
Oh yes...
Youme was close with that playboy too
So is it my baby or his?
Fada
Fa... How is Fangfang?
No idea. After eating the porridge from you in between sobs,
she went back to the room
Why was she in tears?
She was sad, that's why!
It's not like she won Toto
Fa...
Fada, what happened to Fangfang?
Her affairs are none of my concern
I'm not the one having a crush on her
Even if Chen Bangqing hit and yelled at her...
Chen Bangqing hit and yelled at her?
I'm saying even if
You don't say things for no good reason
Are you keeping things from me?
Not really
I'm just making a clever deduction
It doesn't take much brains...
to figure out something so simple
Fangfang is only close to one person here
He's none other than Chen Bangqing
Of course her despair has something to do with him
Chen Bangqing has the face of a bad guy
That proves my deduction is correct
One's countenance reveals one's heart
It's not the time to discuss physiognomy. A life is at stake now
A life is at stake?
Yes! Why else did I get you to come here?
This brooks no delay
In her utter despair,
she may just ﬂing the windows open...
Fangfang's going to jump out of the window?
Opening the windows means jumping out of them?
She's opening the windows to get some fresh air
But if she is really in total despair,
she may just ﬂing open the windows and it's over
Now, hear, hear!
Do you hear it? - Hear what?
Windows opening
Break the door down! Stop her!
Break the door down!
Come on
Guang! Are you OK?
I'm OK
Fangfang, don't take things too hard
Never do anything foolish
Guang, I'm not going to do anything foolish
Then why did you open the windows?
Why not?
How is one going to jump out of this window?
Guang
Don't worry. I won't kill myself
That's good
I...
I'll get going
Guang
Thank you for the porridge. It was good
Come to my stall again
I'll get going
Why are you leaving?
Didn't you notice the change in Fann Wong?
She's aged by 10 years
She's been dealt a heavy blow
I understand why she won't talk to me or Grandma
She and I aren't close
Grandma and she are very close
So I don't blame her for not talking to us
But it's different for you. You'd gone to her rescue before
We should help those in need
So you've got to help her again
Take her out for a walk
Connect with each other
Let her know that kindness still abounds!
Get moving
Big Brother, I'm really OK...
Take things in your stride
Our time here on earth is short
Whether you like or dislike...
the person next to you,
we'll all be gone in 100 years
We'll all turn into ashes and dust eventually
What do you have against others and yourselves?
What do you have against the world?
That was profound and philosophical!
I could be called a guru!
Buddy, I guessed those words flew over your head
No, I understood you fully
Impressive!
Fann Wong, my buddy's a different man now
He's become as smart as me
He may take my place to cheer you up
Get going
Let's not trouble Guang. I'm really fine
You mean the opposite!
By saying you're fine, you're not!
Nothing irks me more than to see a sad face,
suffering in silence
I hope to strike Toto today
I can't win the first prize with someone moping in the house
Get going. Move it
Cheer her up! Bye
Job done!
What took you so long?
I was on the phone
That means the test was negative
Now, let's go have the lobster
Whatever for? I must get him today
Hey, George!
You can't go on avoiding my phone calls
You'd better return my call!
Or I'll call for a press conference,
and announce that you've got me preggers!
You're pregnant?
I saw two lines! It was positive!
Are you sure George Pu is the father?
What do you mean?
That night, the two of us drank and...
The baby could be mine... - Impossible!
Why are you so sure?
We were dead drunk. No way!
I'm sure George Pu fathered the baby
Are you really sure?
Surely I know it best?
If you say so...
So what if you're sure it's his?
He's a playboy. He'd have slept with many girls
As if he'd take responsibility for you
I bet he'd want me to go for an abortion
So I shall demand a sum from him
Come on! This concerns your body and feelings
You should ask for a big sum of money!
You're right! Ask for a big sum of money
That's him calling
Hello, darling! You're finally returning my call
What? You're his secretary?
Excuse me. I want to speak to George Pu, not you
OK! I'll give it some thought. Bye
Well?
His secretary called to fix a meeting with me
What a jerk! He's sending his secretary to settle it
That I don't care
So long as I get the money, I don't care
Weikang!
If I knew you were so useless,
I wouldn't have let that man send for you!
Call yourself a lawyer!
You couldn't even handle a has-been gangster
Woe is the person who hires you as his lawyer
Are you quite done?
You've already slapped me and ranted at me. What now?
I should be asking you that
Grandma gave you money to enrol in university
Fine if you don't take your studies seriously
Never in my dreams did I imagine you'd...
actually get yourself a sugar mummy
Do you find it embarrassing?
I'm not prostituting myself
Nothing happened between her and me
I wish I didn't have to get a sugar mummy
But you guys are not providing for me!
Grandma only gave me enough for the enrolment fee
What about the tuition fees?
Don't try to justify your actions
You're pushing the blame to everyone else
Our parents can't afford to send you to university
Nothing wrong with getting a job to earn your tuition fees
Of all the job options available,
why did you get yourself a sugar mummy?
I made time to keep her company,
and listen to her woes
Do I do that free of charge?
She was willing to pay for my time!
What did I do wrong?
Why did you say sorry to that man?
Because he was from the triads?
So you were terrified of him?
I apologized because you broke up a happy family
What a joke! I broke up a family?
It takes two hands to clap, you know
She and I didn't go all the way
What is she? A minor?
She's much older than me!
She was just playing the victim earlier on
I became the fall guy
Did I pester her for those gifts?
She offered to buy them for me!
So you're absolving yourself of all blame?
I'm wrong! I mistakenly thought you were plucky
But you lack guts!
Weikang
Stop calling my name
Pretend that you know nothing about my affairs
If you dare tell anyone about it,
I'll leave home for good!
Fangfang
Do you see me as a friend?
Of course
We don't really know each other
But you've been so nice to me
I'm very thankful for your friendship
I can't do more to help you
I'm just your average Joe
But Fada said an average Joe could also be a hero!
An average Joe could become a hero?
That's what Fada said
But I don't quite get what he meant
An average Joe is just an ordinary guy
How can he ever become a hero?
But if it's within my means, I'll surely do that
Therefore...
Fangfang
If there's anything troubling you,
feel free to talk to me
I may not be able to help,
but then again, I may just be able to help!
Just know that I'll do my best
Guang, I...
I'll tell you what happened
But not now
I'm not ready to talk about it yet
I promise you...
I won't let myself be so pathetic again
I've aged by 10 years
ll I carry on being so sad, I'll become an old granny soon
Don't listen to Fada's nonsense!
He just wanted you to chin up
He had a point there
None of us won't be here 100 years from now
All of us are...
but ashes and dust
What do we have against ourselves?
Fada is really good at this
His words have enlightened you
There is also you
You've helped me see...
the good side of this world
It's time for me to shine
Don't be fooled by Fada's crazy antics
He's actually a very smart guy
If he'd take his studies seriously enough,
he'd have been a doctor or a lawyer now
He is a deep one
When I first got to know him,
I found him a strange fellow
I found his actions perplexing,
and his words, puzzling
But when I thought about them afterwards,
I realized his actions were not without reason
His words made sense, too
That's him for you. I grew up with him
So I'm used to his antics
Know what? I'm three years older than Fada
But whenever I found myself in a fix,
he'd help me settle it
When we were little, I was slow and daft
I'd get bullied by the other children
Only Fada was willing to become my friend
He even got into fights with those bullies
Fada aced his studies too
Be it spelling, dictation, math or science,
he'd ace it
But he'd score zero during exams
How come?
He said he liked eggs
He's very smart
But he doesn't wish to become successful
It has to do with what happened to his family
How so?
Fada's family was rich when he was a kid
He lived in a bungalow
His father ran a huge business
But he later went bankrupt
Fada's mum walked out on Fada and his dad
She even married his dad's good friend
Fada's dad was devastated by the double blow
He later jumped off a building
That's why Fada often says this,
in their attempt to get rich and successful,
people will stoop low,
and even betray their closest and dearest
Chen Bangqing!
You lowlife!
Go down on your knees and beg for forgiveness
Stop playing dumb
I've got to show you I mean business!
Nutcase
Be good... doggie
You're going nowhere
Ever heard of this?
You can run, but you can't hide
Even if you can hide, Stallone's barks will follow you
Stallone, good job!
I owe you a nice treat, boy
You may leave now
Good boy!
Fada, I'm a busy man
Let's catch up another day
So long
Fangfang is dead
Come again?
Your wife, Fan Fangfang, is dead
This is not funny!
I'm not playing a fool here. You killed her
Till she breathed her last, she never spoke ill of you
Really?
Of course...
It's not true - You!
I got carried away with my joke
Darn you!
You've no right to get mad
A man should never make a woman cry
My grandma considers Fangfang her granddaughter
If you break her heart again,
you're breaking my grandma's heart
By extension, you're breaking my heart!
For that, you should get bashed up
Young man, a Toto ticket for you?
You'll win a prize - OK
How about this number? - I'll buy one
$4 - OK
Hello - Swordswoman
Why are you working so hard?
You sell veggies in the morning,
and lottery tickets in the afternoon
Auntie Veggie just underwent surgery
So she has to be careful
l was just helping her out
These tickets? I'm helping Granny Lottery Ticket sell them
I've got time on my hands anyway
My grandson told me that the elderly...
should lead an active life
Staying active is good for our health
Don't be too proud to admit that life is hard for you
Old fogey, what did you say?
I said that you're too proud
When I see you selling tissue paper the next time,
are you going to say,
"I'm helping the blind granny sell tissue paper"?
Why can't I help other people?
Swordswoman, he's got a foul mouth
Don't take him seriously
Exactly
Old fogey, just drink your coffee
Too bad, it gets to me
Just admit that she needs to make a living
But she's glossing things over,
claiming she's being helpful and all
You said the elderly should stay active
Then how come young people...
can just bum around all day long?
Who are you talking about?
Your precious grandson
Old fogey, fine if you wish to diss me
Why drag my grandson into this?
He doesn't bum around all day long
Fada finds himself work regularly,
and brings home a few thousand dollars
Stop speaking up for him
You're partly to blame for how he's turned out
How am I to blame for it?
Any idea what people are saying behind your back?
Don't go on anymore
Old fogey, stop it
I want to talk sense into her
Why do we slog a good part of our lives?
To have enough to live on in our old age
Look at her! She's still working at her age...
to provide for two healthy, strapping young men at home
Fada is already approaching 30
Yet he can't hold down a job,
idling his days away
His grandma has spoilt him rotten!
We're not getting any younger
Our days are numbered
But your grandson is still young
He has a long way ahead of him
If you continue to give in to his whims,
where he acts just like a freeloader,
I dare not imagine what his future will be
Fada is not a freeloader
Old fogey, who are you to criticize him?
None of your children or grandchildren are more filial than Fada
Just take it that I was talking nonsense
Before you talk about others, take a good look at yourself
I don't think your children are that dutiful
They are all leading their own lives,
leaving you alone and lonely
The cheek of you to diss others!
But I can say that my children are successful
They are lawyers and accountants
But her grandson? He's nothing
What's the big deal?
Fada just hasn't fully realised his potential
Once he does,
none of your children can match up to him!
If Fada could make something of his life, all of us here would be rich
His name shouldn't be Fada (prosperous)
His name should be Fameng (means daydream)
Do you feel a warm sensation in your back?
Nothing at all!
My back still feels sore and painful
You're a braggart. How dare you fool me
I'm not having you on. I was trained in this
Why don't I find you mahjong players?
Really?
But your back's hurting. Can you play?
Mahjong is a cure-all for me
So mahjong is even more effective...
than my One-Finger Skill
I'll make the calls for you
Step on it. I'm going to the toilet
Justice Madam Bao arrives! Court...
Xiong, what did the school tell you?
It was about his bursary application
Was it approved?
They'd need to look at his first semester results...
before making a decision
He's hardly at home
And when he's at home, I don't see him studying
How could he achieve good grades?
Don't worry
I'll speak to him when he comes home
Teddy, you had work done to your face?
How come your nose is so long?
Seriously! You chose to get work done on the wrong part
Shall I gouge out your...
I was saying you should work on how you tell a lie
A degree mill puts profits first
They don't provide bursaries
Maybe I should enrol myself in one, too
Stay away from me!
Did I step on dog poo?
You're worse than dog poo
Hear me out. Don't do this...
Subtitles: A Han, Mediacorp TV