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[Can't Buy Me Love]
Episode 22
In front of the ancestors, I'm handing over the keys to Dor Fook.
I'll make Kam's Gold more prosperous than ever!
Dor Shau, you must obey Dor Fook and help him run the shop.
Procurer? You didn't tell me.
I told Mom Loi Hei.
She looked you up at the shop, but not me?
I guess we have our differences!
Did you have a fight?
Says who?
You want something, boss?
Of course, why else would I want to talk to you?
Minister Law and I have agreed, Kam's Gold will be closed tomorrow.
He'll arrive at nine o'clock to examine the goods.
Tell the workers, by seven o'clock tonight, they must pack all 20 bowls.
Dor Shau will be at the workshop at seven o'clock tomorrow morning
to ship the bowls over here, understand?
Sure!
Also, tell them that after the shipment, we'll be closed for the day.
Will we still get full pay?
Of course! That's petty cash to me.
You were afraid we wouldn't meet the deadline.
I won't let that happen!
Only a coward like you would worry so much.
See? We can deliver on time.
Fat was sick and Tat injured his hand.
We finished on time because Master Shau was flexible.
He checked on us at the workshop everyday.
Whenever we fell behind, he arranged for someone to work late.
Without him, we never would have met the deadline.
What about me? I did my share.
You were never at the workshop.
The Boss should make strategies, not work in the workshop.
You didn't have much schooling, you wouldn't understand.
Just make sure you know who's the boss and who's paying you.
You made a mistake last time with my pay.
Luckily, Master Shau fixed it.
I'll head back to the workshop and leave you to your calculations.
I'm the boss but Uncle Tai Lik shows me no respect.
Master Shau is the best... ha!
I'm the one with the keys.
I'm in charge.
It's Dor Fook...
Dor Fook!
What a coincidence!
You're here alone?
Where's Dor Luk and Dor Shau?
Where are they?
Can't I drink alone?
Of course you can...
I like drinking alone... I'm buying!
Great...
Cheers...
Anyone can be your brother.
You don't need blood ties to be brothers...
Good friends are like brothers.
Agreed!
Even strangers can be brothers...
Strangers?
Cheers...
Come back! Hey...
He's gone!
Let's play a game.
Wait... who's taking you home if you're drunk?
I don't need help getting home!
You usually have Dor Luk and Dor Shau, but...
I can manage without them! Come on...
Marry the Princess? For good fortune.
Kam Dor Luk sells his body.
Third-rank status, hard to swallow.
I'll drink up...
Drink up...
- Can you manage? - Why not?
I can drink 20 catties of wine!
Let me take a break.
Drink that for me Dor Shau... where is he?
Dor Shau?
Where's Dor Luk? He fainted? Dor Luk...
You're definitely drunk.
They're not here, you came by yourself.
You're drunk...
That's right! Those creeps are not here.
Kam Dor Fook can manage by himself...
We're counting on you... That's right!
I'll run the gold shop.
- Go ahead... - Watch him!
- Listen... - What?
I finished the bowls for the Directorate.
They thought we would miss the deadline.
Each bowl is sparkling...
When they ship them from the workshop, we'll deliver them on time.
- Am I brilliant or what? - Yes!
- Even without Dor Luk and Dor Shau! - Yes!
You have to make a delivery.
Don't get so drunk you can't get up.
Don't worry!
I'm in charge of Kam's Gold.
Nothing fazes me!
20 catties of Baigan...
Good!
Cheers...
Where am I?
Without Dor Luk and Dor Shau, I can't find my way home?
Shit! Where are the keys?
I'm dead... I lost the keys!
- Master Fook... - Dor Fook.
- Master Fook. - Dor Fook.
What happened to you? Are you all right? Where were you last night?
We were worried and went looking for you.
Dor Fook, what's wrong with you? Siu Yuk waited all night for you.
We'll deal with that later.
Did anyone open the vault?
No! What's wrong? You look worried.
- That's good! - What is it?
I was drunk and lost the keys.
What?
I'm glad nothing happened to the vault. I'll check the workshop.
- Dor Fook! - Minister Law.
- Greetings, Minister Law - Greetings, Minister Law
At ease, everyone.
Looks like I'm here early.
Dor Shau went to the workshop, they're coming with the bowls.
Please have a seat. Dor Shau should be here shortly.
- Sure! That's right! - Please!
Serve tea!
Mother!
Where are the bowls?
They're gone!
What?
What happened?
The gate was wide open when I arrived, and the bowls are gone.
Uncle Tai Lik was unconscious on the ground, and his head was bleeding.
I had someone take him to the doctor.
Whoever took my keys must have stolen the bowls.
I must report to the authorities.
- Stop him! - What is it?
What is it, Minister Law?
I must alert the mayor, and tell him the bowls have been stolen.
Then why did you stop me? I didn't do anything wrong.
You committed a capital crime!
Dor Fook didn't take the bowls.
But they were stolen from your workshop.
That means you missed the delivery deadline, and lied to His Majesty.
Not only is your gold shop in trouble
Dor Fook is the owner, he must be held responsible.
It's not my fault...
He...
If he's found guilty, he'll be beheaded.
What?
Dor Fook...
The bowls were stolen because we failed to take precautions.
No doubt Kam's Gold must be held responsible.
We'll do our best to salvage the situation.
Must you make an arrest?
Please show mercy, Minister.
We'll do everything to catch the criminal.
I'm willing to put up the gold shop as collateral, please don't arrest my son.
Minster Law...
I understand how you feel, but I'm appointed by the state.
I must be accountable to the Court.
Now the bowls are still missing, I must take Kam Dor Fook into custody.
Please don't do that, Minister Law.
Going to jail is worse than death. I can't go to jail!
Take him away! I'm sorry, Madam Loi Hei.
- Help me... - Dor Fook!
- Master Fook! - Don't worry, I'll think of a way.
Be patient, Dor Fook.
There's no bed in here.
Sleep on the floor!
No toilet either!
Do it on the floor!
Let's go.
I'm hungry.
It's past meal-time, you'll be fed tomorrow.
It's a bit chilly in here. Can you make it warmer?
Sure!
You weren't being very nice, why did you let me have this?
Water? I didn't ask for a bath.
The water is for this...
Where are the bowls? Start talking...
Dor Fook!
Dor Fook...
I spoke to members of the gold association.
Master Sun of Kam Chan Gold and Uncle Wong are willing to help
by lending us their top goldsmiths.
They have arrived at the workshop.
This is a huge favor. We'll pay double for the goldsmiths
and also the respective gold shops.
Luckily, we have outside help to redo the bowls.
Now we can save Dor Fook.
- Mom Loi Hei... - Dor Luk!
Well? What did you find out?
I found Chi and Yan.
They were totally drunk that night and the waiters had to take them home.
The waiters and their families can vouch for them.
Meanwhile, Cheng Shing Yung has disappeared. He didn't go home.
No one has heard from him.
There's something fishy.
Uncle Tai Lik said the robber was about my height
medium build, neither skinny nor fat, a long waist, and short legs.
That fits Cheng Shing Yung's description.
No doubt he got Dor Fook drunk and stole his keys.
Let's tell the Mayor and report to Minister Law.
Good!
Mom Loi Hei, you must save Dor Fook.
What is it?
He's being tortured in jail. He's screaming in pain.
What?
- How did that happen? - That's illegal!
It was so real in the dream...
My heart was pounding...
You scared me to death!
I visited him in jail, the guards said...
- Well? - What?
He's sick and semi-conscious. They won't let me see him!
Don't worry! Dor Fook is big and healthy.
He'll last more than a day.
You must save him...
Dor Fook is my son, don't worry.
I'd give my life to save him.
- Me too! - Me too.
Though the mayor put out a warrant for Cheng Shing Yung's arrest
the stolen bowls are still missing.
I can't release Kam Dor Fook.
He's sick and needs to be looked after.
I hope you'll have mercy and let him go home.
I'm afraid he can't take it if he stays in jail.
I ask for your leniency.
Closing this case is only a matter of time.
If Dor Fook stays in jail, his life will be in danger.
We're working through the night, we'll be able to deliver the bowls soon.
Every country has its laws.
It's your job to deliver the bowls
but Kam Dor Fook will remain behind bars until the robber is caught.
I can't help you.
Dor Fook can't sleep on the floor. He needs someone to look after him.
He'll be dead for sure...
I'm sure you can bend the law a little bit.
You know my brother is innocent. It's only natural that you let him go.
He can't die in jail for a crime he didn't commit.
Please have a heart, help us out...
- Minister Law... - That's enough!
'With reason, you can travel the world. Without it, you can't move an inch.'
You should know that, Madam Loi Hei.
It's my duty to serve His Majesty.
If I make an exception for you, how can I face the others?
How can I live with myself?
I can't make any exception without a good reason
If I play favorites and release Kam Dor Fook
who'll be responsible should anything go wrong?
I will.
Greetings, Princess.
- At ease. - Yes.
Minister Law, I'll get to the point.
I'm here for Kam Dor Fook.
The bowls are stolen, by law...
Before you bring up the law, let me ask you a question.
Please...
You call me Princess, that means I'm the Emperor's daughter.
Kam Dor Luk is a Prince appointed by Father.
Then how is Kam Dor Fook related to me?
He's your brother-in-law.
The Kams love and care about each other.
If Dor Fook is in trouble, Dor Luk will be very worried
like he's sitting on a bed of nails.
Dor Luk and I also love each other.
If he's not happy, I'll be worried sick.
Father gave me this jade bowl to wish me good health, peace, and happiness.
If I get sick because I'm depressed, who'll be held responsible?
If you don't release Kam Dor Fook, and it makes the Princess sick
would that be considered an insubordination?
Or even high treason?
If you still won't release him, I'd rather break this bowl.
Please reconsider!
Please reconsider, Princess!
Breaking the jade bowl is disrespect to His Majesty.
It's punishable by death.
You must reconsider, Princess.
I want him to know I'm not afraid to die.
I believe you, there's no need to break the bowl.
I'll use this jade bowl as collateral
in exchange for Kam Dor Luk's freedom for 10 days.
After 10 days
if Kam's Gold fails to produce the bowls, I will break this one.
All of us here and Kam's Gold will answer to His Majesty.
I appreciate your effort to help the Kams.
I urge you to mind the 10-day term.
My word is as good as gold.
If anything should go wrong, I'll be held responsible, you have my word.
Tell the Mayor to release Kam Dor Fook.
Yes, Minister.
Your Highness, Master Kam is breathing normal again
but his pulse is rather erratic.
Is everything else all right?
I'll prescribe something soothing, he'll recover in no time.
- Chun Yee, see the doctor out. - Yes, Princess.
This way, Doctor.
Goodbye, Princess.
Thank goodness for you, Princess.
You saved Dor Fook and fetched for him an imperial doctor.
I don't know how to thank you.
Don't mention it, we're family.
You taught me family should help each other.
He's lucky he's all right.
But if anything happens to him, I...
Dor Fook...
Why are you crying? Are you all right?
Don't cry... Are you in shock, Dor Fook?
Don't worry, after you take the medication you'll wake up laughing.
I'm crying because I'm ashamed.
Money is nothing as long as you're fine and the family is intact.
What's wrong with you now, Siu Yuk?
I'm crying because I feel guilty.
I shouldn't be so petty.
I should keep my mouth shut.
It hurts more because you don't blame us.
All right... stop crying.
Like the Princess said, we're family.
The spirit of the Kams... everyone is equal.
Like Grandma said
The spirit of the Kams... unity makes us strong.
The spirit of the Kams...
Everyone is equal, unity makes us strong.
Unity makes us happy.
How nice of you to drop by, Uncle Lam Tin.
Not nice at all. I'm old, broke, and sick.
I often have to gasp for air.
You're respected when you're in power, but you're ignored when you retire.
Those people are driving me...
Take it easy, Uncle Lam Tin.
We'll do our best to help you.
Though you are retired, you still look quite intimidating.
Who'd dare to bully you?
Someone did! This guy just came to me the other day.
He wanted to rent my boat across the river.
They loaded three boxes onto the boat, I watched them sail down the river
and then... the boat sank with the goods.
Is everyone all right?
Yes, but they swam ashore and ran off.
I tried to get someone to salvage the boat.
But those double crossing bastards gave me one excuse after another.
Nobody would give me a hand.
Loi Hei, you must help me salvage the boat and get the goods.
The boat sank? Were the goods heavy?
They deserted the boat and swam ashore?
Who'd abandon the goods?
Unless they're guilty of something.
Someone is afraid of the authorities.
The fellow who hired your boat, what did he look like?
He's about your height, neither fat, nor skinny.
Medium built, long waist, and short legs.
Cheng Shing Yung!
The stolen bowls for His Majesty have been recovered by the authorities.
We have proof that the robber is Cheng Shing Yung.
The Ministry of Justice has issued a warrant
and a reward of 1,000 taels of silver for his arrest.
This is a viable project with no costs!
Yung is rather pleasant looking, I can't believe he'd resort to robbery.
What a shame!
He used us to facilitate the robbery.
I'd be rich if I got 1,000 taels!
Everyone... Kam's Gold is putting up a reward of 3,000 taels.
That's right! 3000 taels reward to catch Cheng Shing Yung.
Cheng Shing Yung!
Come here...
Look closely at him...
Cheng Shing Yung is a thief.
He robbed his friends, good grief.
Remember his face.
Don't believe a word he says.
Friends should help each other, but he turned against his brother.
He likes to drink with us, but money made him turn on us.
His family thinks he's a vagabond. It's your bad luck if you know him.
Turn him down when he comes to you for help.
Report him to authorities and claim your reward.
Claim your reward!
The government offered 1,000 taels, plus 3,000 more from the Kams.
That's 4,000 taels! We'll be rich!
Do you know where he is?
Let's ask the fortune teller!
- Pok Yat Pok... - Pok Yat Pok...
- Pok Yat Pok... where is he?
According to my calculations, he went east.
That's right... he went east!
- Hey... - A diversion?
Follow him!
That man didn't follow them.
Maybe he's too cool.
No, he's a fool.
That great big fool Cheng Shing Yung.
What?
Come back!
Stop!
Stop chasing me!
You won't get away!
It's him!
You bastard! You betrayed a friend!
You could have gotten me beheaded and Kam's Gold in trouble.
Let's teach him a lesson!
I'll go for his feet!
I'll take the head.
Leave the belly to me.
No? How dare you resist...
How dare you...
I feel great after a fight.
We three brothers are invincible!
I go for his feet, Dor Luk aims for the head, Dor Fook takes the belly.
The three of us working together are invincible!
That's all we have left?
I don't know where to buy more.
Even if you knew where, you wouldn't know what to buy.
You bet, I'm the king of ham.
Liangtouwu has thin skin and small bones.
The meat is bright red with a fair amount of fat.
But Dor Shau is the expert on wine.
Grape wine from the west is strong and fragrant.
It's a perfect match with ham.
But we need Dor Luk's skill to cut the meat.
Speaking of the knife...
You can cut it straight down, push in or pull out.
Different textures and shapes will warrant different techniques.
We can't do without any one of us, or the other two will be useless.
It's my fault.
I hope you won't be angry with me.
With this toast, let's forget the past.
Why bring it up again?
We're brothers!
Cheers!
When brothers unite...
We're invincible!
Not so loud! Don't let them know we're drinking.
Yes.
They think they are so slick.
They think we don't know, but we know everything.
Men like to sneak around, thinking they can fool everyone.
They think they're so smart. Let them continue thinking that.
Let's go.
They think we don't know that they know.
How could we be that stupid?
Women are happy when they think they know our secrets.
Let them think what they want.
Men can be sloppy with small things, but we must be shrewd with major issues.
I've summoned you all here to be my witness.
I'm handing back the keys to Mom Loi Hei.
I know you wanted me to be the successor
but I'm afraid I don't have what it takes.
You'd better take over.
No, hold on to the keys.
The shop will be yours eventually.
With the keys in your pocket
you'll appreciate the magnitude of your responsibility.
Dor Shau and I will help you.
You have nothing to worry about.
As long as we're happy, it doesn't matter who holds the keys.
That's right!
Mom Loi Hei is right!
I'll get this right eventually, and make you proud.
You two must keep an eye on me. Don't let me make anymore mistakes.
We're brothers...
We're in this together!
Master Fook, I was wrong about you.
You didn't let your Father down.
I'm grateful to you.
You are?
I was injured and you sent me money.
I badmouthed you, but you're quite a nice fellow.
Yes! Dor Fook is grateful to you for protecting the gold
that's why he was concerned about your injury.
Dor Fook said the money is just a small token.
He personally picked out the herbs he sent, as well.
The boss is kind.
The boss is like a friend.
The boss is considerate.
Under his wise leadership, the shop will prosper.
The shop will prosper!
Actually...
He's so teary-eyed! Say no more... We understand.
Whatever is good for the boss, is good for us and the shop.
The Boss and the workers unite. We work in harmony to make money.
Kam Dor Luk, the storm blew over.
Everyone is getting along swimmingly.
Morale is high and you will do well.
You must work harder!
Read the files as soon as you can!
Accept the challenge!
Step up!
My butt hurts from sitting so long.
Maybe I should read this in bed.
I'm so sleepy... what should I do?
Lying down might help.
Have you seen Ngan Ping? How is she?
Still depressed.
A broken heart can only be cured by love.
How can we make her come to her senses?
What are you writing?
I'm reading Homilies to find encouraging words.
My Grandma gave me this book.
I want to share the writings with all those who have interest.
Dor Luk is working very hard, I want to give him these paper dragonflies.
To let him know you're behind him?
Princess?
What are you doing here?
I was in the washroom. You wanted to see me?
I want to see how you're doing.
Don't worry, I'm full of energy and strength.
Nothing fazes me.
Good! I have something to show you.
Don't... I'm concentrating on the documents.
I must not be distracted. Perhaps you should go.
All right, I won't disturb you.
Let's go back.
Yes, Princess.
I'll visit you again soon.
'Without the cold weather, how can you enjoy the fragrant plum blossoms?'
Very true!
'A man goes wherever his ambition takes him. Any place can be his home.'
Also true.
Thanks to you, I'm full of energy.
Thanks to your support, I'll do my best.
Next... Number 24.
Ngan Ping, you look awful.
Do you feel all right? Sit down.
She's been sick, I told her not to come.
You should go home and take your medication.
No, I must settle this! Just indulge me.
You should have just come to me. You don't need a number.
This is your office, we should go by the book.
Isn't that right, Minister Ting?
I came here today to tell you, I have decided to take Kwan Chung.
Please make the arrangements.
There's no hurry. I'm arranging for other candidates.
There's no need, my mind is made up.
I'm paying for it, so please hurry.
Would you like to meet him?
You should, to make sure you won't be sorry.
No, I can't wait.
I checked our birthdays.
Kwan Chung is doing it for money.
There should be no problem.
Just get it done as soon as you can.
Pick the date and prepare the documents.
There's no turning back after you exchange gifts.
Good! I don't want to drag it out.
I need to put an end to it.
An end to what? Don't scare me!
It's true, dragging it out is too painful.
Am I right, Minister Ting?
The second, eighth, and fifteenth of this month are auspicious days.
We'll do it on the second, it's the soonest.
How's the meat, Minister Ting?
I put in extra Yunnan chili and aniseed. Can you taste it?
You must have things on your mind, you can hardly taste the difference.
Alcohol may drown your sorrow, but what happens when you're sober again?
- Such a lovely couple. - Us?
You make a good match. You should probably get married.
It's just a memorial tablet. You don't need Kwan Chung, you can have mine
It was my fault, I was reckless.
I'm sorry I didn't think it over before I made a promise.
What did you tell me yesterday?
You didn't want me to marry Kwan Chung. You said you would give me your tablet.
Ting Yau Wai, I'm so disappointed in you.
Watch where you're going!
Why is this happening?
Sz, are you hurt?
Why is this happening to Ngan Ping?
She has suffered enough, why torture her?
Coffin... casket... what's going on?
Whose funeral is this?
Ngan Ping wanted me to get a quote.
Why?
It's so sad, she's in so much pain.
After seeing you, she's still very depressed.
Look! She spat out blood...
She said 'transformed from a cuckoo'.
'Every flower is bright red.'
'The blood drips onto the petals.'
'The tears onto the branches.'
I came out to get some medication, but the doctor said there's no cure.
I'm afraid she's dying!
Where is she? I want to see her.
She's burning everything she treasures.
Why? I know she can't stand it!
No! You can't burn that!
Give it back... let me burn it!
Why are you doing this?
Why? That's none of your concern.
I feel awful to see you like this. You're breaking my heart.
I thought your heart was made of iron.
It can't be broken.
You know I care about you.
I don't want to hear your lies.
My heart is clear to the sun and moon.
I love you.
Szeto Ngan Ping is the one I love.
If you love her, why won't you give her the tablet?
You're making her unhappy. It's the reason she's dying
I have indescribable reasons...
See? I told you.
All right! You're the smartest.
This is an act?
Because you wouldn't tell me, I had to force it out of you.
- What about the blood? - It's dye.
I'm sure you have some things to talk about. I'll leave you alone.
I cooked two pots of rice for myself.
Take your time.
You still haven't told me your reason.
Do I have to?
Forget it, I won't make you.
All right... I'm not my mother's son.
- What? - I was an abandoned child.
What?
It's so complicated.
'Ting Choi Wong and his wife may not be my biological parents'
'but they raised me and loved me.'
'Also, Madam Ting has coronary heart disease.'
'I have no choice but to give in to Toady and agree to marry her daughter.'
Your herbs.
What is it?
Did that man come to you for treatment?
I can't divulge a patient's details.
I want to know what's wrong with him, when did he come to see you
and the extent and location of his injuries.
Please have a seat.
Szeto Ngan Ping fought with the assassin and almost recognized him.
How can you be so careless! Where is he now?
He left town.
I wanted to kill Chiu Yeung.
Not only did we fail, we got ourselves into trouble.
If she pursues the matter, she'll eventually connect me to the assassin.
I doubt if Ngan Ping will find anything.
Chiu Yeung will not let it slide.
What if...
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