How long have you lived here, Li?
Meiyu and Meimei were born here
What do you think?
It's been 28 years
We moved here right after we got married
He made it sound as if it was something to be proud of
It's not like this is a palace
It's a rental flat
I was blind to have married you
All my close friends...
married big bosses and rich men
They all have their own apartments
I'm only starting to own one now...
thanks to my daughter
Li, did this hothead use to be...
a dashing man with a lot of charm?
But of course
When I was young,
people said I resembled Tom Cruise in Top Gun
Tom Cruise? More like torture
It was hell for me every day
You should say you were the one with a lot of charm
You were a ravishing beauty when you were young
I'm not as shameless as him
We've a wedding photo of you and Dad. I'll go look for it
Everything's been packed
Don't make a mess of it
Don't bother. I've got it with me
Come, Meiyu
Look
You resembled Andy Lau when you were young
You aren't the first person to say that
Isn't my wife pretty?
That's Lili? I thought you took a photo with the Hong Kong star Joey Wong
Are you kidding me? I can't possibly be a star
Why not?
Had you signed up for Star Search back then,
you'd have become the top artiste
You were really gorgeous when you were young
I'm just an old hag now
You're crazy
Why do you keep such an old photo in your mobile?
I can look at it as and when I like it. It's our wedding photo
But Lili wasn't in a bridal gown
Yeah. Why, Mummy?
Ask him
It was my fault
I said it was old-fashioned to wear a bridal gown
Fact is, I couldn't afford it
I can't help feeling I've let your mummy down
I'll pop the question again...
and find a pretty bridal gown for her
We'll be able to attend Dad's and Mum's wedding
The female lead has yet to say yes
I've better things to do
I...
Go on your knees
Pop the question...
What are you doing?
Try to be funny and I'll kick you downstairs
Get back to work -Come on
You guys are to blame
Dad
What are you doing?
Sweetie
Is someone borrowing our cafe for filming?
No
Careful
Careful. Don't sprain your back
Time for me to go to work, Mummy. See you at our new home
You be careful too
I'll see you guys around -Bye
Have some water -Thanks
Thanks
I should thank you
Your job keeps you busy
But instead of going dating on your day off, you came to help us
We've been neighbours for years
Meimei and Meiyu are like my sisters
You gave them tuition when they were kids
Are you tying the knot soon? Do invite us to your wedding
Not yet
Don't wait anymore. Good guys are hard to come by
Grab him before you miss the boat
What?
You said good guys were hard to come by
Fada, I won't call you a good guy...
just because you're helping me move house
Stop putting ideas into Teddy's head
Grab the man before you miss the boat?
You don't grab the man. Observe and think first
Otherwise, a good catch might turn out to be a bad egg
Weixiong is not like me; she's a lawyer
She's a good judge of character
I've met her beau. He's a hunk
He can't be as good-looking as me
Don't get me started
You can't even provide for your grandma,
yet you're thinking of getting together with Weixiong
Who says I can't provide for my grandma?
We're moving out one after another
But your grandma is still worrying about where she should go
She asked for it
I offered her a condo unit and a penthouse,
but she turned me down
She and my uncle even gave me a beating
Sleeping in the streets is her only option now
Granny Swordswoman mustn't sleep in the streets
It's pathetic
What can I do? My grandma is too proud
She's giving up the chance to move into another rental ﬂat...
to someone else who needs it more
Let's do this, Brother Big Brother
Yes?
Go and rent an apartment
If you need financial assistance, I can help
Are you so rich, girl?
Come on, Li
We all know Meimei is very popular now
She can afford to take out a five, six-figure sum to help us
Not so much... Don't scare me, Brother Big Brother
I dare not even imagine it
You're signed to a record label, aren't you?
Yes. Weixiong helped me go through the contract
How much is the contract worth? ls it a six-figure sum?
I'm a professional lawyer
All info on my client is confidential
Meimei has promised to help
I'm assured of a roof over my head
I'll get household expenses from you every month
Thanks. Let's hook our pinkies
Shameless fella! Give me a hand
Hello
Are you here to look around?
We're moving end of the year
So we have people swarming here to take photos
I'm looking for someone
So am I
You've come to the right person. I've lived here for 50 years
I know every single person here
Great. Is there someone by the name of Heroda?
I'm also looking for him
Heroda?
What's that? I've never heard of it
Hero is "ying xiong"
Da could mean big
Big Hero
Are you looking for Big Hero?
Big Hero?
Big Hero is most famous in Dakota Crescent
That must be him. Where is he?
He's...
over there
Use more strength
Hang in there while I get on the lorry
Hurry
No wonder my eyelid was twitching
Hurry, it's heavy
Hurry up
No... I've a tummy ache
You guys hang in there
Where are you going, Brother Big Brother?
If someone asks you about Heroda, tell her there’s no such person
Remember that
The pain's killing me
I'd better get out of here
Lazy Bum
Are the loan sharks gone?
Did you make a mistake?
These three ladies are big shots
They can't possibly be loan sharks
I borrowed money from international loan sharks
They're different from our local ones
Don't take me for a fool anymore
Mr Heroda
These three pretty women say you must contact them no matter what
Here
You're leaving just like that?
What do you expect then?
Don't you want to know what's going on?
You say different things at different times. I can't be bothered
No... I must explain everything to you
I might lose you
In the crowd
Stop singing
You've three minutes
That's too short. I've loads to say
2 minutes and 50 seconds
Let's talk over a cup of coffee and tiramisu somewhere
2 minutes and 45 seconds - OK
I'll start talking
We've known each other for a long time
As you know, I possess special abilities
I'm good at drawing inferences and making accurate predictions
You kept pressing me to do something about my life three years ago
So I decided to go to the States to carve out a career for myself
I spent the first few days sleeping in the park...
before I got to join an investment company...
as a futures pool operator
You know what an operator is?
It's a broker who accurately predicts the market...
and makes lots and lots of money...
whether the prices go up or come down
The Caucasians pronounced my name Chew Fat Dat...
as if it were a foul word
So I changed my English name to Heroda instead...
and became the hottest futures pool operator
Be it the stock market, Forex, the gold market or the oil market,
every field is full of secrets
Investment banks, hedge funds, and financial crocodiles...
all have a secret agenda
While there are people who become millionaires overnight,
there are others who lose their fortunes in an instant
I was tired
I was tired of man's insatiable greed
I was sick of making the rich richer
I vanished into thin air to come back here
I didn't expect them to track me down
They even sent three pretty women
You surprised me, Mr Heroda
If everybody found out I was a genius operator,
they'd get me to make money for them
I'm no exception?
You see me as a money-grubber who'd...
cling to you for money?
Don't put it that way
How should I put it then?
I... need to...
think
This is important. I need time to think how I should phrase it
Don't bother
Whether you're an operator or Heroda,
it's nothing to do with me
Time's not up yet, Teddy
Only 2 minutes and 11 seconds
Heroda?
Yup. Uncle Hai thought they were looking for Hero,
so he asked them to come here
But as you know,
Hero refers to Big Brother, Ye Xiaoying and Weixiong
So who's Heroda?
No idea
We were busy with the moving
Only Weixiong got to talk to them
And then?
They spoke for a while...
before the three women left
They must've got the wrong place
No doubt about it. The guy they're looking for can't possibly be here
I... - Going to tell us you're the one?
You'd actually let Aunt sleep in the streets
You can't possibly have anything to do with the three pretty women
You're not just shameless,
you're blatantly shameless
Well said
Even Lili is moving out
I should go to an MP
Why?
I'll request to go to an old folks’ home
Aren't you mean
You want us to be labelled undutiful descendants...
and get condemned by everybody?
I have your interests at heart
You can't even fend for yourselves. I don't want to be a burden to you
You're not going to an nursing home, Aunt
Weixiong said singles like us could apply for a two-room flat
I'll do that and also apply for a rental flat
You won't be sleeping in the streets
By the time you get a flat, it'll be too late
You've a better suggestion?
I'd like Grandma to move to a condo,
but she refuses
She likes having many people around,
standing up for justice and being a busybody
A condominium where people tend to...
care only about themselves doesn't suit her
It's more practical to get a second-hand 3-room flat nearby
You wish
Any idea how much a second-hand 3-room costs?
Around 200, 300K
Indeed. You've the money?
No
Hold it! I don't have the money, but the bank does
Time is money in our profession
I don't wish to waste my time on an unstable relationship
So please tell me whether you've sorted out your thinking
I...
You're not an ordinary woman. You're a lawyer
You should be straightforward and firm in your decision
I want to be with you
Good
Can you promise me something?
Drop Zhou Fada as a friend
Do you have to go to that?
Yes, I insist
Call it jealousy...
or possessiveness
It's as far as I can go
Can you do it?
I...
Teddy
What's he doing here?
No idea
He must've shadowed you
Teddy
I didn't expect to run into you here
Admit that our hearts beat as one
Why do you look so shocked?
Afraid that he might think this is an arranged meeting?
Rest assured it's a coincidence, Mr Zhentian
I should think it's a deliberate act
Likewise, you pretended to be homeless the other night...
to win Weixiong's sympathy
You may be a lawyer,
but I doubt you've heard of this
Judge others by your own standards
Explain it to him, Teddy
I bet he followed you here
No. I think he's meeting someone
Hi - Hi! We finally meet, Heroda
Good to see you
He actually took the trouble...
to hire three models to put on an act with him
They aren't models...
but famous international headhunters
Headhunters?
They're headhunting him?
Yup
Teddy
Teddy...
Don't go so fast
Where's that "righteous" lawyer?
Do you have to be so sarcastic?
He'd even put me, your best friend, down
He's too petty for a man
He's trying to keep you under his thumb
Look, Teddy
You've the looks...
though you're far from gentle
Why go for a man who bullies you?
You're a failure
Maybe you're right
But what does it concern you?
You should be with the three babes. What are you doing here?
You were gone when I turned around
So I quickly bid them goodbye
I told them I'd fallen for...
someone prettier than them
From now on, I'll be the operator of my own life
I've no choice but to reject them
But I didn't turn them down flat
I told them I'd study their offers
Go home and do that
I wish you and the woman prettier than them all the best
Bye
You're the woman prettier than them
Stick with me, Zhang Weixiong
I'm calling you by your name, not Teddy
That means I'm very serious about what I'm saying
I've already got a boyfriend
That lawyer doesn't suit you
You're not happy when you're with him
He's very successful as a lawyer,
but that's about all
You're No. 3 to him
He's No. 1, his career comes next,
and you're No. 3
Time is money to a lawyer
I don't wish to waste my time on an unstable relationship
Stop sowing discord
Sooner or later, you won't be able to stand him
I know you're tolerant of others,
but you draw the line somewhere
He'll cross the line one day,
and you'll kick him into a cesspool
Have I hit the nail on the head?
Don't think so highly of yourself
You're in no position to judge others
Yes, I'm only No. 3 to him
But what am I to you?
We aren't even friends
You don't even trust me
Not that I don't trust you
It's myself I don't trust
I didn't believe in love
I didn't believe love was eternal
What happened between my parents was a tragedy
They were once in love
But at the end of the day,
there were just death and betrayal
I told myself-
no matter how much I like you, I mustn't fall in love with you
I didn't want to hurt you
You're not afraid of hurting me anymore?
I am. I dread it from the bottom of my heart
But I also love you with all my heart
Zhang Weixiong
I didn't believe in love
I didn't want to love or be loved
If there could be betrayal...
even between a loving couple,
there couldn't be true love
It was you
You changed the way I saw relationships
I realised that if there was no love,
everything would become meaningless
Therefore,
I'll stop fearing love
I'll love you with my life...
and make sure you're not hurt in any way
Zhang Weixiong
Until I close my eyes forever,
my love for you...
will never sway
Zhang Weixiong
Give me some response
My words aren't touching at all?
You aren't in the least moved?
I know I should've sounded more touching
But it's such mushy, lovey-dovey stuff
It may come from the bottom of my heart,
but I don't feel at ease saying it
Don't I sound sincere enough?
How long did you take...
to memorise these lines?
One night
Did you copy them?
No, they came from my heart
Is that the truth? - Yes?
Besides your working as a futures pool operator,
is there anything else you're keeping from me?
Yes
Will you tell me? - Why not?
OK, I'm listening
Fine, I'll tell you
I've US$20 million worth of stocks...
which I got as a dividend when I was an operator
I've made a will
When I'm gone, all my money will go to charity
You told me to do that
While I'm alive,
I'll donate part of the money to charity every year
That was what you advised too
I've bought a 3-room resale flat for my grandma
Good
There's something else I must let you know
Go on
I'm still a...
virgin
Who cares about that?
There's something else - OK
There's something I should tell you too
I don't mind actually
What are you driving at?
Your virginity doesn't bother me
Are you itching for a kick from me?
I thought you were going to make a confession
OK, tell me what it is
Zhentian said if I wanted to carry on with him,
I'd have to drop you as a friend
He's too much
This was what I told him
Zhentian
I can't do that
Love should be unconditional
Oh yes
I knew you'd draw the line somewhere
That fellow finally got what he deserved
The air here is a little...
stale
It is?
Shall we go to a hotel?
Showing your true colours at last?
No... You said the air was stale
Let's go somewhere where there's fresh air for a cup of coffee
Zhang Weixiong
Is this a yes that you'll marry me?
I haven't even said yes to your wooing me
Don't push your luck
Be more decisive
Shall we go and buy a cot?
You're crazy
Wait for me
Look around, Grandma
Feel free to pick anything
Let's get an oven to roast chicken, Grandma
Do you even have to think?
Too small? You want something bigger to roast pig?
Don't be greedy. Let's just buy it first
If you really think it's too small,
you can ask for an exchange within ten days
So good?
You bet
You can exchange it for something else so long as you haven't used it
So feel free to pick anything
I haven't even made up my mind whether I want the flat or not
I've got the cheque for the down payment ready
I want Weixiong's opinion
What do you think of the flat we just viewed, Weixiong?
Fada was right, Grandma. It's worth getting
We must look at the price
How much is the owner asking for?
The property market is in the slump
The price he's asking for is reasonable
It also doesn't exceed the bank's valuation
I've a lawyer for a wife
Surely I can afford a 3-room flat...
and electrical appliances and furniture?
What?
You've no ambition at all
Precisely
I notice that Weixiong has started to call you Fada,
and Aunt, Grandma
But still, you must act like a man
Precisely. You're lucky that...
Weixiong is willing to date you
How can you get her to buy a flat...
and things for us?
Don't make me out to be so useless
I'll strive hard
It's a fact that you're useless
Weixiong, we can't let you pay for the flat
Fada and I will lose face
He won't return you the money
But relax, I'm around
Once you make payment for us,
I'll pay you back by instalments
I won't run away since I'm a man
Uncle
You've a great sense of responsibility. I'm so touched
Don't get too sentimental
Let's dig in
Congrats, and good luck
My sis is quite a shrew when she blows her top
I've had a taste of it
It's not too late to change your mind
I won't do that
In fact, I'm filled with gratitude
But Granny Mahjong doesn't look too pleased
You bet
I don't fake or say things which I don't mean
Go look at yourself in the mirror
Are you good enough for Weixiong?
She makes over 10K a month
How much do you earn?
Thanks for not disparaging me by just telling me...
to look at myself in the mirror
Mum, it doesn't matter how much he makes...
so long as he's kind
I had many suitors who were rich...
but I didn't consider them at all
I picked Ming because he was honest and kind-hearted
Did you ever regret marrying Dad?
Never
All we need is a bed...
and three meals
Happiness is what matters
So make sure you don't fight
Learn to control your temper
Got it, Mum - Got it, Auntie Hui
Auntie Hui is wiser than you, Granny Mahjong
No matter how rich you are, you can only have three meals a day
No matter how many properties you own, you can only sleep on one bed
You've lost me
Don't worry, Grandma
Whether we're rich or poor,
we'll be filial to you and Mum
Let me toast you again
Bottoms up
This is the best durian ever
Take one bite and you'll regret it
Why? Because you're only tasting it now
Are you from Japan?
Have some durians - Potty Mouth
Have something to drink - Thanks
Business is brisk
I don't know where your uncle got the contact...
to attract so many free-and-easy tourists
Business has gone up by 30%
How's he doing in the wholesale kueh business?
He's a bit slack initially, but his performance is improving
I'll let him have my shares in the new shop
You mean it?
Don't tell him the money comes from me
Got it
I'll tell him on seeing that he's so hardworking,
we've decided to make him a boss too
Let's eat
Let me know if there's a problem
Thank you - Thank you
Mummy
Boy
What are you doing here? - Happy birthday
Thank you
Where's Daddy?
What are you doing?
Happy birthday
Thank you
May you have beauty and a sweet voice
What would you like? French food? Sashimi?
Steamboat or... - Steamboat will do
Thank you
I've good news for you, Youme
Yes?
I'm going to be my own boss
Potty Mouth and Jiao are opening another shop
I've agreed to invest in it
We'll make money together
You've the money to invest?
Not at the moment,
but I will in time to come
You must succeed for Boy's sake
I'm so touched -Why?
In the past, no matter what I endeavoured to do,
you'd laugh at me
But you don't do that now
You even encourage me
I'm on the verge of tears
Ajussi
Thanks for being so good to me
I won't find another man...
who treats me better
I've good news for you
You're eating too slow, Boy
The tofu is nice
I've good news for you
Did I just give you a piece of abalone?
Listen up, Ajussi
I've got a promotion and an increment
What a scare
A scare?
I thought you were going to tell me...
you'd found another rich man
I've mended my ways
I know
What time is your flight tomorrow? - 9 am
Which terminal?
Why?
I'll see you off before going to work
Don't bother
You're my bro. I insist
It's Bonnie you should see off
What?
Her flight is also 9 am, but it's Terminal 3
How did you know that?
By some quirk of fate,
she and her family were having a meal at my hotel this morning
They were saying she was flying off at 9 am tomorrow for further studies
I believe her family will be seeing her off
See if you can meet in private
You haven't told me which terminal your flight departs from
So what if I told you?
You wouldn't be able to appear in two places at the same time
Which terminal? - Terminal 1
It's mates before dates for me
I'll see you off tomorrow
Meimei's on stage
Thank you
Thank you for your support
I'll be leaving for Taiwan next week...
to pursue my dream
This is the last time I'm singing here
I hope I'll come back one day to see you
Meimei is so useless
Everybody's trying to get out, but she's thinking of coming back
She cherishes relationships
You're smooth and glib, Zhang Weikang. Trying to gain popularity?
I can't get into the top ten otherwise
Top ten?
There's ranking in the culinary school
Fine. Listen to the song
Bin Trasher
Congratulations. Your dream has come true
I owe it to you
Thanks for encouraging me to pursue my dream
I owe it to you too
Thanks for letting me know dreams may come true
I've left the company
I'll carve out a career for myself...
without relying on my family
You can do it
You can do it too
I...
Can you give me your contact number?
My pleasure
Hello
Which gate are you alighting at?
Radio gate
OK
$12
You know this place very well, uncle?
Yup. I used to come here often
Are you Somaline Ang?
Yes
I watch your shows
You're good. Keep it up
Thanks
Bedok, please
Mr Hong
You're...?
I'm Luo Bei
Luo Bei
Please help yourselves
Want chicken wings, Boy? - Yes
I'll get more for you
Have two so you won't have to fight with others
The cafe is up ahead
Everyone, Luo Bei is here
Hello
Let me introduce you. This is Mr Hong, a scriptwriter from the TV station
Hello, everyone - Hello
My first drama serial was written by him
I know, Love At Last
That's right. Mr Hong and I hadn't met for years
He happened to take my cab today
He told me he couldn't find ideas for his new drama serial
So I invited him over to have a look
Welcome. Have a seat
Welcome
Your timing can't be more perfect
Today is our last day of business
Everybody's here for one last cup of coffee
You mean it's the last cup of coffee they have here
You're winding up the business?
Yes, and all of us are moving out
The government is taking back the land
We've to move by end of the year
Most of us are gone. This place is rather quiet now
But we'll be moving to a new place nearby...
to continue our business
Please give us your support
Thanks
If you want to write about Dakota Crescent, don't leave me out
The only provision shop in Dakota Crescent was owned by me
I ran it for 40 years
From a handsome boss, I became an even more handsome old boss
You're fast at stealing the show, Uncle Sihai
He hasn't even had a sip of coffee,
and you already started telling your story
He's afraid he won't be in the limelight
Here's the coffee
Thanks
Luo Bei told me he'd lived here for some time
Yup
This place changed me...
and gave me a chance to be reborn
You must include him in your story
He must play his own character
All of us like his shows
You used to be a hunk
My mum and my grandma were your fans
Stop pretending, Grandma
Admit that you were a fan of his too
Sure I was
You stopped casting him
That's why viewership is dropping
Nothing interesting about my story
Theirs are more fascinating
If you write about Dakota Crescent,
the TV ratings will be No. 1
My story will be the main draw
Oh please, don't embarrass us
My story is full of ups and downs
Any scriptwriter will like it
It's Weixiong he should write about
I'm with you
She's the pride of Dakota Crescent
She was born and bred here, and she's now a lawyer
My story is boring. It's nothing compared to Meimei's
Meimei is another legend of Dakota Crescent
Guan Meimei went viral online
She's signed on with a Taiwanese record label
You've heard of her?
Sure, sure
Meimei is my daughter
I've another daughter working in Beijing as a concierge manager
Both my daughters are awesome
Credit goes to my wife
This is my wife
I'm no longer your wife
She's my ex-wife and wife-to-be
I'm interested in all your stories
But first, I'd like to know...
who's a representative character of Dakota?
Hero
Hero?
It refers to Big Brother
Ye Xiaoying
And a heroine and my sis, Zhang Weixiong
Big Brother?
Ye Xiaoying?
Zhang Weixiong?
Hero for short?
That's right
We're just self-styled heroes trying to make ourselves feel good
Truth is, we're just small fry
We may be small fry,
but we can be heroes too
I'm just quoting Brother Big Brother
That's right
That you're small fry doesn't mean...
you can't do anything
We may not be able to accomplish...
or get involved in anything big
But we're capable of helping the people around us...
and rooting for those who have lost faith in life
A small effort may have a big impact...
and give strength to those...
who lose confidence in life and in themselves
I'm an example
So am I
Same here
We're living examples too
Same here
I'm also an example
You know what they're talking about?
Sure, I do. I don't have dementia
I remember those who have helped me
Same here
- Don't leave me out
All of us are living examples
Not me. I'm sprightly. I don't need any help
Granny Mahjong, you owe many of us money on the mahjong table...
but we don't go after you for it
You help me and I help you
Hero doesn't just refer to the three of us...
but everybody here...
and you
Dakota Crescent opposite Old Airport Food Centre...
is slated for rejuvenation
Built by the Singapore Improvement Trust in the 1950s,
the 17 blocks of rental flats have to...
make way for future development
About 400 households have to move out before end of 2016
They can either move to rental flats in other areas...
or buy new flats
Hero