Subtitles By TVB USA
[Can't Buy Me Love]
Episode 4
A ghost!
I'll kill you all!
No!
It's human!
It's a girl! Help me untie her!
Ng Sz Tak, those creeps have been arrested.
No one will come after you again.
My name is Ng Sz Tak.
Thank goodness I'm still alive.
Thank you for saving my life.
It was nothing.
What would you like?
- Two catties of dumplings. - Right away!
Wait! You didn't take their order.
You already did.
But you didn't order.
Don't tell me you can eat two catties of dumplings.
You said you were buying, so I didn't want to order too much.
How much do you usually eat?
Two catties will make me half full, three catties is normal.
Four catties will make me very happy.
Four catties?
No wonder your name is Sz.
Give us five catties.
Give her four catties, and we'll share one catty.
Thank you.
You said they tried to force you to be a prostitute.
Why did you leave your hometown?
There was an epidemic after the flood.
What about your family?
I have no family.
My uncle's cousin's aunt's grandmother raised me.
But she died in the flood.
That's so sad!
I intended to look up Yan Kung in Cheung On.
I have no money.
Those creeps kidnapped me and wanted someone to pay a ransom.
If not that, they were going to sell me to a brothel.
Of course I resisted.
You were very lucky to escape.
Here you go... enjoy.
- Thank you. - You're welcome
I'll just help myself...
You mentioned your benefactor...
Yan Kung came to Tin Ping Village two years ago.
He used up all his money, and was sick and hungry.
I took him in and found him a doctor.
I sold my cow so he would have the money to come back to Cheung On.
Because I'm his benefactor, Yan Kung said if I ever came to Cheung On
he would return the favor.
Yan Kung will return the favor?
Doesn't that make him your benefactor?
Or are you his benefactor?
You're wrong, his name is Yan Kung and I'm his benefactor.
He wrote me his address. I told those creeps to ask him for the ransom
but they said there's nobody by that name.
Maybe he gave you the wrong address.
No, I asked him several times.
Maybe he did that on purpose.
Definitely not!
He was grateful when he found out I sold my cow.
He made an oath he would give his life to pay me back.
Maybe he moved away.
I'm worried about him.
Let us help you out.
We'll look for him tomorrow.
Not us, just you.
Now you're my benefactor!
Did you sleep well?
The bed in the hotel was so big and so soft.
It was so comfortable, I felt like a fairy.
Everything in Cheung On is better than Tin Ping village.
Is that your hometown? How is it?
It's very poor.
During a drought, I had to climb several hills for water.
You hardly see anyone along the way.
You wouldn't understand.
I do.
You do?
Carrying water on Shaoshi Shan is nothing.
The worst part is practicing without a shirt in winter.
- Shaoshi Shan? That means... - Shaolin Temple.
No wonder you're such an expert.
You took down those creeps last night.
Shaolin martial arts certainly live up to its name.
There's still so much to learn.
My skill is nothing to brag about.
I prefer not to fight.
Spoken like a true expert.
They're not only skillful but they have a kind heart.
People like you are rare.
Let me help you.
You're so kind, young man.
Thank you so much.
It's nothing.
Thank you.
You have a huge appetite and you're strong!
It's nothing.
This is where Yan Kung lives.
Really? Let's knock.
Anyone home?
Who is it? Don't break my door.
That's Yan Kung!
Yan Kung! It's me, Sz Tak!
What was that?
Can you hear us?
He heard my voice, maybe he's so excited that he passed out.
- You think so? - I'm sure! Let's go save him.
How? Climb the wall?
That'll take forever! Break the door down!
You'll destroy the door.
Step aside, let me bust it open.
Thank goodness my door is intact.
Why did you bang on it?
Yan Kung, I'm glad you're all right.
Who are you? What do you want?
It's me, Ng Sz Tak!
No, I'm dead! I broke the antique flower pot.
I saved your life last time.
When?
I took care of you when you were sick.
Bite your tongue! Don't curse me!
I sold my cow to give you money to come home.
You swore!
'I will never forget your kindness and will give my life to pay you back.'
You gave me your address and told me to look you up in Cheung On.
You promised to take care of me.
You should be an actress.
- Yan Kung. - What now?
You answered me, you must be Yan Kung.
So what if I am?
Sz Tak did you a huge favor.
She's homeless, and you should take her in.
Take her in? I don't run a charity hall.
You're an ingrate!
She sold her most valuable possession
so she would have money to send you on your way.
And now I'm sending her on her way!
Why not just say she sold her house and land to to help me?
You...
Do you have an IOU?
Why? We're good for our word.
That means you're an imposter.
Hey, don't yell! You owe her money!
Hey, don't try to frame me!
Get lost or I'll call the authorities
and charge you for trespassing and robbery.
- Get lost! - Yan Kung!
Hey!
Maybe he's not Yan Kung.
Or maybe he has indescribable troubles.
He's the right guy and he's not in trouble.
I must have made a mistake.
He conned you.
- What? - Yan Kung is an ingrate.
He refused to acknowledge you.
You're too kind, you know nothing about the treachery of the world.
You're inexperienced and too simple minded.
I was counting on Yan Kung to take me in.
What shall I do now?
You can work for us in the meantime and make other plans after you settle down.
Thank you.
All right! Master Shau recommended you.
If Madam Yuk has no objection, you can start right away.
Come this way.
I'm not surprised you ate the leftovers if you're hungry.
But how can you be hungry? You eat two bowls of rice every meal!
We can't afford to keep you.
- Madam Yuk. - What is it?
This is Sz Tak, Master Shau sent her!
Say hello.
Madam... Yuk.
- You stutter? - No! I'm just nervous.
You're so skinny! Half a bowl of rice for you?
What? Yes, I'll manage.
See? This is more like it.
- What can you do? - Anything.
Of course you can.
We didn't hire you to look pretty
I mean what is your strong suit?
- Cleaning. - What else?
- Washing. - What else?
- I can cook. - What else?
- Can you break the firewood? - Yes!
Try to break each piece in five blows.
Don't be like her, who eats too much for the work she puts in.
See? That's how you do it!
She eats half the food and does five times the work.
Mei King, show her around.
Yes, Madam Yuk.
Thank you, Madam Yuk.
Madam Yuk! Mil...
What milk? Master Fook doesn't drink milk.
No, someone from Military Command is here.
The warfare department?
I'm surprised word of Dor Shau saving the girl got out already.
The entire city of Cheung On knows about it.
Dor Shau learned from Shaolin.
Commander Lam is pleased.
He wants Master Shau to train the soldiers.
- As the head coach? - Head coach?
I'm not worthy of the appointment.
You're too modest.
The Military Command is strict with their recruitment.
The first coach was 'Golden Blade' Shum Kwok from Jingzhou.
He was followed by 'Thunderbolt Hands' Lau Ho of the Muishan Sect.
Then it was 'Thunder Palms' Leung Choi.
They were all renowned martial arts experts.
Madam Loi Hei is very knowledgeable.
My grandson is a true Shaolin disciple.
That makes him an expert like his predecessors.
Commander Lam has such insight.
Don't put yourself down, Dor Shau.
We're very grateful to the Commander.
I'm glad Master Shau has accepted the appointment.
The Commander awaits his visit, goodbye.
Thank you.
Have a safe trip.
- This way... - Safe travels.
Wonderful!
Congratulations! You made a name with your fists.
And with your kicks.
Next up, you'll become a general.
First we have a Prince, now we have a coach.
Greetings, Coach.
Dor Shau, you are famous!
I must thank the ancestors.
Dor Shau has himself to thank for his recognition from Military Command.
It's not from the blessing of the ancestors
nor my connections as a Prince, but his own ability.
Dor Shau, your title is not from anything but ability and hard work.
You've certainly made a good showing for the family, and avenged my humiliation.
I'm so happy... and so proud.
With great ability comes great responsibilities.
I'm sure you can live up to Commander Lam's expectation.
I know you're a responsible man and you won't let me down.
- Mother, I'm afraid-- - Don't be afraid!
You raised the fire dragon cauldron.
You must serve your country and the people.
- The spirit of the Kams... - Brave and fierce!
The spirit of the Kams... charge ahead!
Kam Dor Shau, Shaolin is not right for you.
You better leave.
I understand!
But I hope you can do me a favor.
Let me raise the fire dragon cauldron and get the dragon and tiger tattoos.
That will satisfy my mother.
I can't do that.
You must beat the 18 copper monks before you can raise the cauldron.
You can barely get past one of them with your skill.
Stop dreaming, and go.
This is getting out of hand.
Stop dragging your feet! Hurry up!
Actually, maybe, perhaps, you shouldn't come with me.
- What? - Why?
I'm just there to sign up.
Why bring a crowd? I can go by myself.
No way!
We must be there to root for you.
You're going to be a coach, that's a once in a lifetime opportunity.
We must come along.
Give us a chance to show off.
- Let's go... - Let's go...
Princess Chiu Yeung.
Greetings, Princess.
At ease! Where are you going?
To Military Command.
We're going with Dor Shau to sign up.
He's going to be the head coach! Right, Dor Shau?
You're not going.
Why? We have an appointment with the Commander.
I cancelled it.
- What? - What?
Why? Dor Shau is going to be the coach.
Because he's not qualified.
What?
Why do you say that?
Commander Lam was misled by rumors.
He has mistaken Kam Dor Shau for a martial arts expert.
We'll see his true colors at the tryout.
I want to spare you the humiliation.
- There's nothing humiliating about us. - That's right!
If Kam Dor Shau wants to serve his country
I can speak to Father, and let him be a guard.
Being the head coach will impact the safety of the country.
I can't sit back and do nothing, and let this imposter get away with it.
Dor Shau is a Shaolin disciple.
The tattoos on his arms can prove he's an expert.
He's definitely qualified to be head coach.
He has the tattoos!
So? The force of the wind can test the strength of the grass.
He can't even beat Ngan Ping.
What kind of expert is that?
He'll only set a bad example for the guards and humiliate the state.
Have you no shame?
- That's baloney! - Dor Shau is an expert.
- Impossible! - Shaolin is a renowned sect.
- My grandson is definitely qualified. - That's right!
You're lying!
I learnt with Master Wai Lan of the Emei Sect.
I know a thing or two about Shaolin kung fu.
I have fought you before.
Your style is messy and your stance is wobbly.
You're not qualified.
You beat him because you were sneaky.
You were vicious and despicable.
It's beneath him to fight you.
He's an expert.
- Right, Dor Shau? - Expert? Why is he captured so easily?
You know it very well.
Tell us! How good are you?
Speak up! You have something to hide?
Martial arts is to build the body and protect the country, not pick a fight.
I exercised patience, but don't push me.
If I wasn't trying to protect my brothers
you wouldn't have been able to hit me with your sneaky tricks.
Sneaky tricks?
Exactly! Shaolin kung fu is fair and pure
unlike you, who attack the eyes and shins.
Don't defame me just because I beat you!
I won't let you speak ill of Master Wai Lan.
I have never heard of her!
I only know you're picking on us.
Don't insult my master!
Trying to catch me off guard? That's sneaky.
Exactly!
Civilians have no right to insult the Dowager's appointed maid.
I'm a Prince, not a civilian.
- I can reprimand her. Sneaky... - You....
Speak no more... let them fight it out.
- Very well. - Let the fighting do the talking.
- Great! - You'd better acknowledge defeat.
All right!
The spirit of the Kams, brave and fierce!
The spirit of the Kams, charge ahead!
What a joke!
We'll do this fair and square
besides the injuries and death... begin!
- Tiger Claws! - Yes!
- Dragon Fists! - Incredible!
What a phony! Emei Seven-Step Windy Palms...
Don't kill him!
Dor Shau, cripple her!
In that case... finish him off quickly.
Oh my God!
Not me!
No... it's Sz.
- Sz! - Sz!
My arm!
- Dor Shau! - Dor Shau!
- Are you alright?
How do you feel?
My arm!
Ngan Ping wins!
You're a man, admit your defeat and stop moaning! How embarrassing!
You're embarrassing!
You took advantage of him when he was distracted.
- He's no match for me. - You were sneaky.
Ngan Ping won fair and square.
You ambushed him! That's treacherous.
Heaven is watching, you'll get retribution.
Heaven won't let you off easy.
You'll trip when you walk and choke when you eat.
I hope you'll be injured so badly, you can't eat or sleep.
And your heart should feel like it's on fire! Heaven will get you some day.
Be quiet! Help Dor Shau to his room.
- How are you? - How do you feel, son?
My arm...
- Is it broken? - Let me see.
Looks quite serious!
- Leung Sun. - Yes?
Go fetch the doctor.
Yes.
Madam Yuk, what about Sz?
Bring her inside.
- Be careful! - Careful!
Take it easy... slowly.
Can't hurt that bad!
He can't be seriously injured...
- Doctor! - Doctor!
- How is he?
Is he all right?
He's fine.
He just tore a muscle.
What?
Will he get well?
He's fine.
It'll just take 300 to 400 days to recover.
What?
300 to 400 days?
He can't move for a year?
He'll never be a coach!
It's just a matter of time. Dor Shau is meant to be a general.
But he can't carry any weight.
Can he use a sword or blade?
He'll be lucky if he can use chopsticks.
What?
His opponent was vicious.
Emei's Seven Step Windy Palms technique can tear through muscles.
I used needles to block his acupuncture points
or his right arm would have been wasted.
Ngan Ping destroyed Dor Shau's kung fu?
The tattoos are useless now.
He'll never be a general.
Doctor, Dor Shau needs his right hand.
He has a bright future serving his country.
He has to be the coach and a general
I beg you to cure him.
- Money is no issue... - That's right.
A doctor treats his patients like his own children, but I'm sorry.
There's nothing I can do for him.
What?
- Mom Loi Hei! - Mom Loi Hei!
- How are you feeling?
I'm fine... Before Heaven crashes in, there must be a way.
Let's check on Dor Shau.
Try to look cheerful.
Don't let him see our long faces.
He needs our support.
Remember, don't cry!
Don't mention the word 'hand' or 'right.'
Don't bring it up or rub it in! Let's go.
- Dor Shau! - Dor Shau!
Grandma! Mother!
Sit down...
What do you want to eat?
I'll tell Sz Tak to cook for you
I have no appetite.
Come on, cheer up!
The doctor said you'll get well soon.
That's right!
I know what's going on.
Don't worry! There's justice in the world.
- You have such a kind heart, right? - Hey!
I told you not to say 'right'.
You just said it.
Cover your mouth with your hand...
Now I said it...
You can say those words.
My right hand is wasted, that's a fact.
You must be strong, Dor Shau.
Grandma, what's the Kams' spirit today?
The spirit of the Kams... fortitude and determination!
Don't worry, it's Heaven's will.
It is destiny I can't pursue a military career.
I must accept.
Life is full of setbacks...
I'm sorry to let you down, Mother.
If you have the guts, you can cross the seven seas.
If you don't, you can't get out the front door.
I know you're a brave man.
If you can't be a general.
You can still do anything you want.
Man needs spirit like a bird needs wings.
You lost a fight, but you're not a loser.
I'm proud of you.
A man should not cry, except for sensitive folks like us.
Go ahead and cry if you want.
Yes, you should cry to let off some steam.
There's no justice!
My grandson doesn't deserve this.
Your injury breaks my heart.
My goodness! Why is everyone crying?
Kam Dor Shau tripped and fell.
How can his hand be disabled?
Serves him right for trying to pose as an expert.
Accidents happen in duels.
He knew he was no match for me, but he chose to humiliate himself anyways.
Right! That's his problem, not mine.
Extreme measures for extreme times.
If I can't fix the Kam family, how can I help Father rule the state?
I ought to teach them a lesson.
They have no integrity.
They won't admit their defeat and cursed me to having injuries
so I can't eat or sleep and my heart feels like it's on fire.
I have a clear conscience.
Good imitation. You little devil!
My left hand really hurts.
It feels like needles pricking.
Really? Don't scare me!
Is it the curse?
I hope you'll be injured so badly, you can't eat or sleep
and your heart feels like it's on fire. Heaven will get you some day.
- Send for the Imperial Doctor. - Yes, Your Highness.
How is Ngan Ping?
I applied needles to her left hand.
That should ease the pain and calm her down.
The pain will stop in 4 hours.
Ngan Ping! Does your left hand still hurt?
Not only that, now my right hand does too.
- What? - Get the needles!
How is she?
She's fine, Your Highness.
I applied needles to her right hand and eased her mind.
She should be fine in four hours.
Where does it hurt now?
Now it's my head... like the Earth is caving in.
Fetch the needles!
Yes!
- Doctor. - Yes?
Is she alright now?
Maybe... she should be.
Maybe? She should be?
I'm aching all over, Princess.
You put holes all over her body.
Why is she still in pain?
Exactly! Why? I don't understand.
I put needles on her acupuncture points...
I don't care, just cure her.
If you can't, I'll finish you off myself!
Yes, Your Highness.
Ngan Ping!
Lie down!
Grandma, you promised you'd come back as stars when you died
but there are no stars tonight.
Where are you? I miss you.
Princess.
Ngan Ping.
Don't cry, Princess! Look!
They're beautiful!
The fireflies can be stars.
I'm sure your Grandma misses you as much as you miss her.
I thought I wouldn't see her on her birthday, but now I can.
Your Grandma loved you. She'll watch over you every night.
Thank you, Ngan Ping.
You're welcome.
You'll go everywhere I go.
I will always protect you.
Ngan Ping.
Ngan Ping, I promise I will cure you, no matter what.
You're sure you can cure Ngan Ping?
Not sure, no. But I will try.
I'm at wit's end, what's your suggestion?
If you'll personally offer incense
and pray to Heaven for Miss Ngan Ping's good health
I can set up an altar and perform a ritual.
Miss Ngan Ping will get well soon.
Let's try that.
We need to find a effective spot to set up the altar.
Let's go!
This spot is ominous...
This is the spot.
Here?
This spot is protected by water and mountains.
It's the most harmonious location for setting up the altar.
I'm royalty, my mansion should be better.
How can the Kam's garden be more harmonious?
It is, according to my compass.
- Set it up! - Yes, Your Highness.
You have a huge mansion. Why must you do this here?
All lands belong to my Father, including your house.
You have done enough damage to Dor Shau.
No more rituals to curse him.
I'm not interested in your brother, I'm praying for Ngan Ping's health.
I have yet to settle with you about the curse you put on her.
There is justice after all.
That's what she gets.
Shut up! Your brother deserved what he got.
If he learned his kung fu properly, none of this would have happened.
Ngan Ping is innocent.
She's innocent? I'm grateful when she doesn't harm us.
She's never harmed anyone.
You and your family are vicious.
- That's a lie! - Your family is wicked.
- Please pour the wine, Princess. - Move aside!
- My family are good people! - Oh no!
Kam Dor Luk, you have chosen to oppose me.
If anything bad happens to Ngan Ping because you disrupted the ritual
I'll make you pay!
If anything happens to Dor Shau, I will...
You'll what?
Speak up! I dare you to curse me!
- I will... - What?
Leave.
Let others be angry, I will not be.
Anger makes a person sick.
Right.
Life is a dream, don't be upset over something trivial.
Too true.
Life goes on, count your blessings.
This one is so true...
I feel so much better.
Sz! What are you doing with the ladder?
The crows are stealing wolfberry fruits from the kitchen.
I'm trying to look for the nest.
Really?
I used to chase them away all the time back home.
But I feel a bit dizzy.
Sit down! I'll send for a doctor.
No, I'm just hungry.
You didn't eat?
Only half a bowl.
That's not enough! You eat four catties of dumplings!
One can adjust one's appetite.
It's time I get used to it.
Just like yesterday, I almost passed out because I was hungry.
I distracted Master Shau and he got hurt.
I have yet to repay him for saving my life.
It is my fault his kung fu is gone.
Don't blame yourself.
Dor Shau is tough, he'll be fine.
Buy yourself some dumplings with this money.
Remember not to go hungry again.
My foster mother named me Sz Tak so I would observe the codes of womanhood
as well as remember the four taboos.
What four taboos?
Don't be greedy, spiteful, deceitful, or ferocious.
I must support myself.
You're honest and faithful, and you work so hard.
You're going to be great!
Ngan Ping, why did you get out of bed?
I want to cast the oracle but I keep getting the wrong combinations.
Maybe even Heaven won't help me.
I have good fortune, I'll cast it for you.
This is outrageous!
How dare you disobey me!
I heard the crows last night.
Crows are bad luck.
I'm sure the Underworld guards are coming for me.
Ngan Ping!
You must help me!
There's a quilt in the cabinet.
Inside there's a box.
There's a small box inside the big box. Can you bring that to me?
This one?
Yes, open it.
You saved a lot of gold!
I saved up the gold so when I get old you'd allow me to leave the Palace.
This would have been enough for me to build a house.
But it looks like I won't make it.
Princess, please give me a proper burial.
No! I won't bury you, and I will keep your gold.
What? No!
Then you had better not die.
If you manage to stay alive, I'll let you leave the Palace.
You can find a husband to grow old with.
Really? Then I'll have a family!
I won't be a lonely ghost.
But I can't...
I was once very sick when I was a child.
Grandma found me a gold protective charm.
Since I got well, I've been carrying it with me.
I'll give you the charm to protect you. You'll get well for sure.
Thank you, Princess.
It's gone!
Don't you carry it with you?
It was here this morning.
Choi Kee's peony radish is getting worse
I bought some from Wing Kee, look!
It's all right, I'll let you decide.
Yes.
Princess Chiu Yeung.
Kam Dor Luk!
Greetings, Princess.
Go fetch Kam Dor Luk.
- What's the racket? - Is there a ghost?
- Exactly! - I heard a ghost howling.
- You're right! - It's the Princess!
Greetings, Princess.
Kam Dor Luk, where is my protective charm?
What protective charm? I don't understand.
It's a golden plate shaped like bamboo.
It has the word 'safety' engraved on it and tied to a piece of red string.
I haven't seen it.
I had it with me this morning at the ritual.
It was gone after you started trouble.
You must have stolen it.
- What? - You're calling Dor Luk a thief?
Have you looked for it?
Maybe you lost it after you returned to the mansion.
I looked everywhere.
Who else would have taken it?
It's just a golden plate.
We have plenty of them at the shop.
I'll make you a bigger one, you can write anything on it.
Harmony is the key.
Nothing matters more than harmony in the family.
It's no trouble.
My Grandma left me that piece, it's priceless.
I will turn Cheung On upside-down to look for it, let alone your house.
It's that serious?
Of course it's serious.
Losing the charm means her Grandma will not look out for her anymore.
She's in for a long streak of bad luck.
If I find it on you, I'll have you beheaded.
Fine! Go ahead! You don't scare me.
No one in this family would keep things that do not belong to them.
Dor Luk has no money problems.
Kam's Gold is full of gold.
Why would he take your gold plate?
Where's your proof?
Don't be so sure until you have proof.
You cover up for each other.
Everyone is a suspect.
- Eunuch Lee, search them all. - Yes, Your Highness.
You have no business here, run along!
Go on!
Hey!
It was you!
No! I don't know what it's doing in my basket.
- You didn't steal it? - Most certainly not.
I'll give you a chance, I'll let you off if you admit it.
Sz, admit it! Just say you're sorry.
Why? I didn't do it.
Don't be stubborn.
I can prove Sz didn't do it.
Her name is Sz Tak.
Besides the four virtues of womanhood, she also observes four taboos.
Don't be greedy, spiteful, deceitful, or ferocious.
She would never steal anything.
That's absurd! What kind of proof is that?
This morning, she was hungry.
I gave her money to buy something to eat, but she refused to take it.
Someone who refused money would never take your tiny golden plate.
Princess, since you found your golden plate, let us handle Sz.
We'll give you an answer later.
No! You'll cover up for each other.
I will interrogate her personally.
Take her to my mansion.
If she's guilty, I will have her beheaded.
Yes, Princess.
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