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[Can't Buy Me Love]
Episode 26
I know this is not your birth date, but the show must go on.
They'll clash and fight? So it's doomed?
Yin cannot exist without Yang.
This is the life of a loner.
Nothing will go right if they get married.
Knock on wood!
You'll have a streak of bad luck.
Mother! Ours should have been a good match.
Trouble with your fiancee?
No wonder you look depressed.
Mother holds a grudge, and her luck hasn't been that good lately.
That's why she believes in numerology.
I can't disobey Mother, or let Ngan Ping down.
Don't worry! There'll be a way out as long as you talk things through.
Minister Law! Yau Wai! You're early!
Dor Luk!
Why did you invite us for a drink?
Sit... here's a toast to you, Minister Law.
You flatter me.
I want to thank you for hiring me.
I know I'm not a Prince anymore
and I can't hold office without taking the exam.
I'm grateful for your guidance.
I have learned so much, despite my short tenure.
It's such a shame you missed your chance.
Even if you can't be the procurer, you can stay and be my assistant.
I can?
I chose you for the position not because you're a Prince
but because of the flame burning in you.
Minister Law recognizes a talent, don't let him down.
Thank you, Minister.
Dor Luk has prospects and is willing to learn. He'll make something of himself.
You flatter me... drink up.
Let's get drunk!
- Cheers! - Cheers!
You stole my buns, thief!
I did not! I paid for them.
But you didn't pay me! I'm turning you over to the authorities.
No! I'm a businessman.
I was robbed and didn't have money for an inn.
I'm staying at a rundown temple and my wife is ill.
Please don't arrest me!
You should feel sorry for him, let him go.
He only took a few buns.
If I let him go, everyone will steal from me.
Move it!
No! Please let me go.
Look! A few coppers! Did you leave them here?
You're so careless.
Leaving money doesn't mean you have paid.
If the owner didn't hear you, he'll think you're a thief.
Yes! It's my money.
Then he's not a thief!
Good! It's all straightened out!
Run along! Your wife is waiting for you.
Thank you!
Minister Law, I saw what happened.
I saw through the corner of my eye that you left the money on the counter.
You helped a thief.
He was in rags, you can imagine he's broke.
A man stranded away from home is a sad fate most people would overlook.
He only took a few buns, that proves he has no ill-intent.
He only did it to stay alive.
Why didn't you intercede on his behalf?
Circumstances determine the method.
The owner was right to turn him in.
After all, we should abide by the law.
Without it, the world would be in chaos.
But even the law makes exceptions.
I can't openly intercede for him, but I can save him with a trick.
A state official must show understanding for the people.
I only stick to the book.
Unlike Minister Law, I'm not flexible enough.
- My hat's off to you. - I should learn from you.
That's right.
There are things a gentleman must do.
You should do it, once you set your mind to it.
Take you and Ngan Ping, for instance.
If you love each other, you should go for it.
If you give up because of a fortune-teller, what a shame.
Absolutely! A good marriage is predestined.
If you wish to marry Ngan Ping, you must fight for her, or you'll regret it.
You'll also break her heart.
I see! I know what to do.
I won't give up.
She's not there.
She's not anywhere!
She's lucky she got away!
She had a lot of nerve!
Borrowing from us! We'd kill her...
Hey...
Sim? Why are you sneaking around?
Those men are looking for me.
You borrowed from them?
Come back... how could you turn me in?
It's only right you pay your debts.
You said you were going home. What are you still doing here?
Thanks to you and your wife!
I intended for Yau Wai to marry my daughter.
I wrote and sent for her.
While I waited for her, I went inside a casino and lost all of my money.
Stop blaming me!
You're hopeless!
Quit your gabbing.
I have nothing left, give me money.
Me? I don't owe you.
Yes, you do.
You already took my wife's jewelry. I have yet to settle that.
How can you ask for more money so brazenly?
Will you or won't you?
I'll expose you if you don't.
- You're threatening me? - That's too obvious!
You wouldn't dare! I'll tell Mai Yan Chi...
Don't...
Master Ting!
- Minister Law! - Are you all right?
I'm fine...
That woman...
A wretched relative... good riddance.
Thank goodness he didn't come after me.
I'm broke, what should I do?
Excuse me, you look familiar.
Have we met?
No.
Pardon me, are you hurt?
No.
I know you.
Over 20 years ago, I saw you near a temple outside of Yangzhou.
You were carrying something when I almost ran into you.
I don't know what you're saying.
My baby was abducted.
Relax! I won't pursue the matter.
It's been so long... I only want to know what actually happened.
You'll let it slide?
Hak Lan, you can rest in peace.
What is it, Hak Lan?
Someone took our son...
That must be the abductor! I'll run after her!
Hak Lan... are you alright?
Our son...
I'll find our son. Don't worry, I brought the medication.
You'll be fine... Hak Lan...
I passed by the temple and heard a baby cry.
I went inside to take a look.
I saw a woman lying there with a baby boy.
She looked like she was dying.
She couldn't have taken care of him anyway.
I got greedy and went off with the baby, hoping to sell him for money.
- Who did you sell him to? - The owner of a gold shop in Yangzhou.
He's here in Cheung On.
Which gold shop? What's his name?
Ting Fung Gold... Ting Choi Wong.
Ting Choi Wong? Ting Yau Wai is my son?
You know him? What are you doing?
You vicious kidnapper! You killed my wife and broke up my family!
Watch out for fire, beware of--
Madam! A dead body!
Rest in peace, Hak Lan.
I found our son.
But I won't tell him until I complete my mission.
Ting Choi Wong! Mai Yan Chi! You stole my son.
I was separated from him for over 20 years.
You'll get your retribution.
I want you to pay for what you did.
Leap over the fire basin and block the bad luck.
- Come. - Be careful, Yan Chi.
- I will. - All right.
What a bummer!
Out with the bad luck...
What a bummer!
We had to identify a body early this morning.
It gives me the chills just thinking about it.
Father, Toady... Aunt Sim has no one here.
She died so suddenly.
We're her family. This is the last thing we can do for her.
I never said we wouldn't.
I feel sorry for Yuet Ngor.
She came here to get married, but she buried her mother instead.
Give her money to take the body home.
I hope she'll have an easy life, and we'll have peace of mind too.
Why did you stop wiping?
Keep splashing pomelo juice and wipe down the house.
Wash away the bad luck.
Open the window, hurry!
Yes, Master.
Are you tired, Mother?
Life is so unpredictable.
Not long ago, she was still fussing, but today, she's dead.
How can my luck be so bad?
Is it Ngan Ping's fault or your cousin's?
- Definitely Sim's fault! - Aunt Sim's fault!
Her bad luck rubbed off onto us.
We must have been infected by her bad luck, that's why we're in trouble.
Don't blame it on Ngan Ping.
I'm tired, I'll go lie down.
Bing! Help Mother to her room.
Yes, Master Wai.
You know your Mother's temper. Maybe there's still hope.
- I hope so. - I'm sure of it.
I know a lot has happened to your family lately.
I invited you here to cheer you up.
Thanks for your concern.
Life is full of ups and down, and is always impossible to guess.
Since you have no control over it, you should put that aside.
- Minister Law. - Yes?
You seem to be itchy all over.
Is that from the lamb?
No, the field mustard in Cheung On are in full bloom lately.
The smell of it makes me itchy.
Really? Me too.
What? We have quite a few things in common.
When I was little, I'd get itchy when the flowers were in bloom.
Luckily, Father found me a cure, and turned an herb into a cream.
I'm almost cured now.
Father and Mother really loved me. I'm grateful for their upbringing.
Are you all right, Minister Law?
Did you choke on something?
- Can we have some water? - Here.
Are you all right, Minister Law?
Water, Minister.
Well? You feel better now?
Much, thank you.
Minister Ting is so concerned.
I'd think you were father and son if I didn't know any better.
I'd love to have a son like you!
We could have a drink or two, eat some mutton, and have a nice chat.
Father!
You're early! Sit over here.
- Sure. - Sit down, Master Ting.
- Minister Law. - Have a seat, Master Ting.
- Sure! - Have you eaten? You like lamb?
No, thank you.
That's odd!
You have totally different tastes. That's so hard to believe.
Father doesn't eat lamb. How about some rice noodles?
I'll order extra chili for you.
Father! Your favorite rice wine.
No, I'll just have tea.
Yau Wai and I are going shopping.
Mother has been in a bad mood.
We decided to go to Jade House and buy her something to cheer her up.
I know the owner.
Really? Could we get a discount?
Minister Law.
Master Chow, this is Minister Ting and his father.
- Master Ting! Minister Ting. - Master Chow.
I've been wanting to meet you.
We'd like to look around.
- Help yourself! - Sure!
This jade and pearl hairpin is colorful.
Mother will like it.
I'm sure she'd like this butterfly hairpin.
This jade hairpin is elegant and subtle.
No way!
Mother likes jewelry that is flashy.
It definitely cannot be jade.
This pearl hairpin looks good too.
She only likes those with gems.
They won't be cheap.
She's hard to please.
No woman can resist the pull of a hairpin.
- Maybe there's still hope for Ngan Ping. - Tell Ngan Ping to buy her one?
If Ngan Ping were to purchase it for her, she'd agree to the marriage.
Then let's... do it!
- Excuse me... - Yes?
- Give me a good price. - Very well.
Good!
[Law's manor]
Hak Lan, our son is a filial son.
That hairpin should be yours.
You're his real mother. He should respect you instead.
The Tings? They don't deserve it!
Why are they so happy?
We're his biological parents. We're family!
My son has only one mother.
I won't let them take away what's yours.
Father is taking Mother to Jade House.
We'll act like we ran into each other.
I pretend to read her mind and pick the hairpin she likes.
Then find an excuse to give it to her.
I'll give it to her and you'll pay.
Money is not an issue. I brought plenty.
Pick anything you like.
Jade House's pieces are exquisite.
I won't know how to decide. You must help me out.
You want a hairpin or jade?
We've already picked out a jade and pearl hairpin.
Really!
And a butterfly hairpin.
Watch out!
Father! Mother! Are you alright?
[Don't be hasty.]
- Are you alright, Ngan Ping? - What can happen to me? Don't be silly!
- Are you hurt? - I'm fine, but you're not.
Me?
Ngan Ping, I'll take you to a doctor.
All right!
Minister Law, Master is right.
Don't start any trouble before we complete our mission.
We have worked so hard all these years.
If anything goes wrong, our efforts will be wasted.
Please exercise patience.
I understand.
I have plenty of time to deal with Ting Choi Wong.
They should die 10 times over for what they did.
I'll wait to see that happen.
Don't worry, it's just a flesh wound. She'll be fine after a few dressings.
Thank you, Doctor Mok! Siu Ho.
- Yes? - See the doctor out.
- Yes, Master Luk! This way, doctor. - Thank you.
Does it hurt, Ngan Ping?
I was doing fine before, but now I can feel the pain.
Thank you so much, Ngan Ping.
I can't believe you risked your life to save my parents.
I only acted on an instinct to save lives.
If it wasn't for you, we wouldn't just be left with flesh wounds.
We'd be dead right now!
We can't die, because we're supposed to be together on this plane.
It was nothing, please don't mention it.
See? She risked her life to save us.
That's all because of Yau Wai.
Consider what she has done for him.
But we... we don't know how to repay her.
That's an overstatement, Master Ting.
Aunt Chi, life is unexpected. It's hard to tell disaster from good fortune.
You consider Ngan Ping a jinx, but she just saved your life.
You can't tell if she's good or bad or you.
A friend in need is a friend indeed.
Only when you're in real trouble can you know who is good for you.
Even the symbol says disaster can be good fortune.
Dor Luk, what symbol is that?
Never mind, it's just a symbol.
You'll know who your friends are when you're in trouble.
Just like us.
Dor Luk!
Hear that? Say something!
You've already said everything.
I have a sore throat, I can't talk.
Aunt Chi, do you still think Ngan Ping is a jinx?
- You can change your lot and luck. - Really?
My friend Pok Yat Pok and I are working out a solution.
I've also asked friends from the Palace to find a rare divination manual
that can turn everything around.
Dor Luk and I have studied in detail.
Nothing about Miss Ngan Ping's outlook fazes us.
Even though she's a natural loner
it doesn't mean she'll bring bad luck to those who are dear to her.
I trust Dor Luk.
That's why... you tell them.
Miss Ngan Ping's lot is weak in Earth, so she lacks Water.
Shallow Water means no Gold. No Gold will result in weak Earth.
It's a vicious cycle.
I thought you found a solution.
Numerology is a matter of give and take.
If you lack one element, make it up with another.
Give her more Water and money will roll in.
More Fire, she'll have children and money.
More Gold, her life will be prosperous.
If Ngan Ping burns incense for 49 days in a row, her bad luck will go away.
She'll feel much better.
Her luck can change beyond your imagination.
I trust Dor Luk.
I don't trust Pok Yat Pok.
If you're so good, you should have known I'd have an accident.
If you're so good, you'd have seen that I'd land on my feet.
I think you're a liar. Only a fool would believe you.
You're talking nonsense.
You can't fool me with double talk.
I'm not stupid.
Ngan Ping risked her life to save me. I knew then that she's good to me.
You said she'll suffer setbacks, so we dare not go near her.
Are you trying to con money from us?
What's wrong with you?
Pok Yat Pok, we're pretty much done, right?
- Right! - Please.
I told you everything.
- That's outrageous! I'll shut you down. - You'll never open for business again.
Hey! What's wrong with them?
I'm doing you a favor but they threatened me.
- You better make it up to me! - Don't worry... I'll pay you double.
- You said it! - All right.
I'd beat up that con artist if he had hung around.
He said Ngan Ping is a jinx, but I know she's my lucky star.
She'll make a good daughter-in-law, and he almost ruined it for us.
That is so infuriating!
Don't stare at me like that.
You don't know what's good for you.
You object to this marriage?
No, I wouldn't dare!
Looks like we'll be hearing wedding bells soon.
That's up to them.
We're going to have a blast!
Your future mother-in-law finally came to her senses.
We must make it a boisterous affair.
The wedding must be extravagant.
The garden will be covered with red flowers.
Post the word 'wedding' on every wall.
You must use gold instead of black ink. Gold on red is more dazzling.
You must drink grape wine.
Good ideas, Dor Shau! But Yau Wai is the one getting married.
They should decorate their house, not ours.
He sounded like he's getting married.
We should respect Yau Wai's wishes.
You can plan your own wedding when the time comes.
Yau Wai, what do you have in mind?
Who will you invite?
I'm just happy we're getting married. I have no particular requests.
Ngan Ping has no family.
She's like my sister, I'll give her away.
We must put on a good showing.
After all, he is the government matchmaker.
Invite the high officials and celebrities in town.
Sort out the proper seating arrangement.
Yes!
We'll plan the wedding for you. Everything will go smoothly.
But... Who should do Ngan Ping's hair?
Grandma has a good life.
She has grandchildren and enjoyed a long life.
She's the best choice.
- That's right! - Talking about me?
- Grandma! - Grandma!
How do I look? Pretty?
- Is that... - Yes, I grabbed it from your room.
My peacock hairpin and my phoenix hairpin!
They look better on me.
The rouge and lipstick also suit me better.
Look at you... you look haggard.
You're getting too old.
Too old? Grandma, I'm Siu Yuk.
I know! You think I don't recognize you? You think I have dementia?
- No! - Do I have dementia?
- No! - Nothing of the sort.
- Am I pretty? - Very!
- Very pretty! - Very pretty!
Grandma, calligraphy can help you think.
I brought you some writing materials.
I forgot something, do you know what it is?
What is it?
I wouldn't ask if I knew. I meant to do something.
- Get dressed? - No!
- Put on something? - I will if I'm cold, I know that.
You want to eat?
I can tell when I'm thirsty and hungry. I'm not a child.
- Grandma! - I...
Grandma! It's wet under your chair.
What? I needed to go to the toilet!
How could I have forgotten that?
Tell me, am I sick?
Tell Grandma...
No, you're fine.
I'm fine?
No matter what happens, we'll take care of you.
Remember the spirit of the Kams?
We're united!
Grandma, it's all right!
Grandma!
Dor Fook, I need to talk to you. Come to my room.
I'm Dor Shau, Grandma.
Dor Shau? Go wake up Dor Fook.
Are you Dor Fook or Dor Luk?
I'm Dor Shau.
Whatever, as long as you're my grandson.
I wonder if they're asleep.
Come on, Dor Luk.
Stand in single file. Come on.
Lo Hei, wear this.
This is for you, Dor Fook.
Grandma, I'm Dor Fook.
How about we just claim our own?
- Loi Hei! - Yes.
- Dor Fook! - Yes.
- Siu Yuk! - Yes.
Dor Luk!
Siu Chiu.
Dor Shau.
I know that I'm sick.
While I can still remember, I want to give you something.
Your Mother gave me these boxes. She wanted me to give them to you.
- Dor Fook! - Thank you, Grandma.
- Dor Luk! - Thank you, Grandma.
Wait! Grandma, I think green is for Dor Luk.
Red for Dor Fook.
Right... swap.
Let's swap.
What is it?
So exquisitely translucent!
It's beautiful!
A piece of paper? What is it?
See what it is.
A title deed for a house west of Cheung On.
That's the most expensive area!
Great! We'll all come by and visit.
Good!
This is fun.
Loi Hei, you've looked after this family for so long.
You made Kam's Gold what it is today.
I want you to open a new branch and put Dor Shau in charge.
Don't worry, I'll try my best.
- Dor Shau! - Yes, Grandma?
I'm so worried about you.
Your brothers are married but you're still single... Hold this!
This pair of bracelets is for when you get married.
Thank you, Grandma.
My last wish is to have great grandchildren.
Grandma.
New branch, new wife, great grandchildren.
You must make them come true.
Even if I don't know you anymore.
I'll still be very happy.
- Grandma! - Don't worry, I'll find a good wife.
You'll see me get married.
If you find someone nice like Sz, I'll be very pleased.
Dor Fook is good with flowers.
Dor Fook is good...
Dor Fook is good at making a mess.
Siu Yuk.
This is not your job, this is a servant's job.
You have better things to do.
What's the matter with you?
This is pissing me off...
What is it? Chest pains?
No, I have regrets.
The land value in the western part of town shot up.
The house at the end of the street was sold at double last year's value.
Dor Luk's house has a much better location.
Imagine how rich he has become.
Good! He'll be laughing in his sleep.
You're happy for him, but I worry about you.
The green box should have been ours.
You picked the red one.
Are you blaming me? I did it for you.
The jade ruyi is just as good, maybe it'll become invaluable.
Whether it's a house, or a ruyi, mother left that for us as a memento.
We're not going to sell it.
How many times can you look at a ruyi?
A house is different.
Did you eat something bad? You want to throw up?
I can't breathe... I want to eat something.
I've had two drumsticks, three bowls of peony radish
four pieces of ham, and five fried cakes.
Now I want to eat again.
You overstuffed yourself.
I'll take you to the doctor.
I still want to eat.
Come on... let's get some medication.
- Siu Ho. - Yes?
Are we out of walnuts?
We still have plenty.
They're good for circulation. Please give some to Granny Kam.
Right.
Mother, dinner is ready but Grandma is still asleep.
Let her sleep a bit more.
Dor Fook and Siu Yuk are not back from the doctor's.
All right!
Mother! Chiu Yeung.
- Here they come. - Yes, here we are!
Dor Fook! Siu Yuk!
Hold it... let me check if the floor is wet.
It's clean, you can come down
- Siu Ho. - Yes?
- Help Siu Yuk. - Yes!
What are you doing?
Slowly...
- Dor Fook! - Yes?
What's wrong with Siu Yuk?
Nothing! I'm not sick.
She's not sick, she's...
Pregnant!
Pregnant?
- Really? - Yes!
The doctor told me I'll be a father. I did it!
We must thank the ancestors.
No wonder you're acting weird.
So Siu Yuk is pregnant!
How fitting! I made stewed lotus seeds.
- Congratulations, Dor Fook. - Thank you.
Congratulations, Siu Yuk.
After seven years, I finally get my wish.
I thought I just overate.
Remember what the doctor said, keep still.
No more fried food.
Peony radish congee every other day.
Foot massage every night.
Avoid stuffiness and heat on the streets.
You must know all the taboos.
I'll do all the household chores, including the cleaning and shopping.
Thank you.
I'll buy a sedan chair so you won't have to walk in the sun.
Leung Sun and Mei King will be at your beck and call.
You can't eat lamb, rabbit, pig's liver, or crab.
As long as I have peony radish.
I'll get anything I want because of the baby.
All right!
Don't upset me or I'll give birth to a grouchy baby.
Hold it!
No tigers should enter a pregnant woman's chamber
because tigers are ferocious animals and like to eat babies.
Dor Fook, you were born in the year of the tiger.
He can't come inside?
We'll be separated?
- Really? - Don't be an alarmist!
I don't believe it. Your father was a tiger too.
Dor Shau is tall and strong and lovable.
Let me finish.
It's true, Dor Fook was born in the year of the tiger, but he's a paper tiger!
You're toying with me! Damn!
Grandma's gift boxes are amazing.
The ruyi granted your wish of having a baby.
As soon as Dor Luk touched the deed, the property shot up 79%.
That means Dor Shau's gold bracelets will get him married soon.
It won't be that easy.
Yau Wai knows your birthday. Finding you a wife is a piece of cake.
I wonder if Grandma is awake. I'll break the news to her.
I'm sure she'll be thrilled.
Dor Shau will not look at another woman.
He's really dedicated.
Absolutely!
That boy won't let go of Sz.
The design for the tea set is good.
The pot has engraved dragons.
We also have eight-sided cups with musician designs made from casting.
It has eight musicians holding different instruments.
It's perfect for the charity sale.
Charity sale?
My assistant has given me great advice.
Why don't you explain to Madam Loi Hei?
Recently, a philanthropist in Taiyuan has donated a lot of money to the poor.
He took good care of the old and weak. He made sure they were clothed and fed.
His good deed was highly praised and well circulated.
His Majesty has decided to meet him.
When he heard of the philanthropist's charity sale
he ordered us to make these gold vessels to contribute.
Obviously, that's a job for Kam's Gold.
Rest assured, we'll do our best.
I'm putting Dor Luk in charge. It's a piece of cake for him.
- But you must be careful. - I will.
Mr. Assistant, I await your advice.
I should learn from you, Master Fook.
I wouldn't dare...
I must submit the design for His Majesty's approval.
On the 10th, I want Madam Loi Hei to go to the Palace.
- To the Palace? - Yes!
I'll take Dor Shau with me.
I can only bring one person.
I just remembered, I have a meeting with the four majors.
Right...
You should reschedule, this is more important.
We have done that several times. We can't reschedule again.
Dor Fook can come with me.
- No! - No?
I'm having a baby, I can't.
Siu Yuk is pregnant.
She needs someone to look after her.
I'm taking her to the doctor on the 10th.
Let Dor Shau represent you.
- Good! - Good idea!
Dor Shau is handling the design, let him make arrangements for the charity sale.
He'll be thrilled to see His Majesty.
All right... as you wish, Madam Loi Hei.
Yes, Minister.
[To Princess Tak Sin]
Dear Princess, I'll be in the Palace to discuss the charity sale.
On this sunny day, while the birds are singing and the lotus is in the pond...
You're going nowhere.
Love is about lovey-dovey nonsense.
Get to the point, like this.
Tak Sin, I know you love me.
You talk about the young man on the white horse.
But you're probably lying, right?
You'll scare her away!
But you'll bore her to death!
Dor Shau, you must grab your chance.
You act like you don't care!
I won't stand a chance if I listen to you.
This boring talk gives her nothing to look forward to.
Boring? Siu Yuk is crazy about me.
Girls fall for me left and right.
I'm not making fun of you, but I must tell her how I feel.
See? I'm well prepared.
Show me.
Read it to me.
'Princess Tak Sin...'
You'll both be her.
I only want to know if you love me.
Who do you love more? Me or him?
If Mother and Grandma hadn't said those things
would I be the one you love? Or the young man on the horse?
I'll choose you.
I lied, I forgot about him.
Stop kidding!
Sz's mouth is tiny!
Sz talks in a high pitch!
It'll be all right...
I'm serious!
You made her a longevity lock. She'll be touched
I wish you luck.
Remember, the spirit of the Kams...
Be a lady-killer!
This trip to the Palace... all or nothing!
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