Mr. Lin, the cops are everywhere, I don't think we can hold onto the goods
Destroy it all, blow it up!
There isn't enough evidence to charge Lin Hok-man with arms dealing,
but the Justice Department says you can pass your evidence to
commercial crime investigations; there's enough to charge him there.
If it weren't for your ill-starred sweetie, I would be living so happily.
Now my girl's left me, and I lost my job, too!
Nobody wished it on you.
So you borrowed over $40k from the loan shark, just to move here?
Mr. Lin seems like he has a plan to win the case.
I've decided to confess, maximum sentence 18 months.
If you're interested, wait for my release and we can play another round.
It's only fun if there's a contest. Since you lose every time, what's the point?
Wait and see.
It's been a long time since we've had short meetings like this.
No need to burn the midnight oil, eh? I'm not used to the easy life!
Are you saying I'm Spartan?
I never said that, and wouldn't dare to, I just made a very Spartan decision. Hello.
Sir.
Just in time, one wedding invite each. Come early, no need for presents.
Cash it in.
We know what to do.
You're a bit short on cash yourself!
What?
Shaving cream.
And none of the guys told me just now?
Who has time to pay attention to you?
At least there's you. That will be all.
See you at the pub tonight.
OK.
Have you noticed anything going on between Madam Yiu and Mr. Yeung lately?
What do you mean? Just colleagues.
No, did you see anything today?
Like what?
"Shaving cream"
So what, that's all there is to it.
In plain view like that; from my intuition, I'd say they're...
Shhh.
Who are you shushing?
Shhh.
I'd say they have something going on.
Madam.
Who has something going on?
Oh, hi, no, I was just saying Lai-fa has got it going on with her great kung fu!
Is that so?
Whiskey on the rocks?
Thanks.
What about officer Yeung? I thought he'd come with you.
Come out and say it, what do you want to know?
Madam, you really understand her.
You have no curiosity.
Don't drag me into this!
You two think I have something going on with Joe?
I believe that men and women can be good friends.
But married men...
Come on out and say it.
You don't mind?
Being the third in the relationship.
You don't need to!
Is it worth it?
Whatever you do, don't lower yourself.
Enough. You've got it all wrong. True, Joe was my ex, and a good one.
But it's all in the past, and we're just good friends now.
I said so, they did have something
But Susan knows all about it?
Of course she knows. I watched Joe chase Susan, and I even gave him advice.
I take Susan as a sister, anything wrong with that?
I couldn't do it, so awkward.
Not someone conservative like you, learn to be open minded like Madam.
I'm happy they're getting married; if Susan doesn't mind, I'd love to be a bridesmaid.
Already broken up, and still you have to face him all day. I couldn't take it.
That's all there is between me and Joe. If you have questions, just ask, don't guess.
You know him? He's checking you out!
Since he's so eager to be rejected, why not let him have it?
I'll skip the next happy hour; can't get lucky with Madam here
Enough picking on me for tonight, OK? Drinks are on me.
This one looks nice.
No!
This one is too busy, Susan looks better in a simpler one.
This is better. What, you don't like it?
He likes it, but he's afraid you'll be too pretty to match him.
Hard to help him there! You only marry once; I'll only do it if I look pretty.
Why don't you marry Sam, you only listen to her anyway.
Good idea. Anyway, I get along really well with Sam.
And you agree on everything!
What, jealous? Men are so petty, don't marry him.
I wanted your advice, not your mischief!
The tailoring is this year's latest from Italy, lots of brides love it at first sight.
Yes, so, do you like it?
Sure, but isn't it a bit low-cut?
Well, might as well change it, then.
No need, I'll be by your side, who will come close? As long as you like it.
That's true.
Here it is!
What?
You can get anything you want here.
What are you looking for?
Over there.
Take a look.
Here it is. Give me your covert listening device, pinhole camera,
infrared heat sensor, and all that stuff.
Are you feeling alright? Let me take you to a doctor.
I'm fine.
Are you serious?
For the sake of Bowie's future happiness, some sacrifices must be made.
You're nuts.
Please pack it all up. Wait for me, Bowie.
So much money for all this stuff, have you paid the rent yet?
Well, I had paid it.
Had paid it?
Yeah, but now it's turned into all this high-tech gear!
Not this stuff?! Sure.
You jerk! Come back here!
You're really doing this.
Of course. She's back!
That's May from block B, 7th floor. The one always staring at me.
That's May? Not Bowie?
You've got serious Bowie on the brain.
From today, I will grasp Bowie's every move; her entries and exits, her habits,
this high-tech surveillance operation can only succeed!
You know this is risky. If they find out, we could even go tojail.
I need to try a new approach. It's like Odysseus and Helen of Troy.
My true love can win her over. The harder the struggle, the sweeter the victory.
It was Menelaus, not Odysseus.
It wasn't Odysseus?
You irritate me to no end. Women like men to die for them.
Just take a leap from here, you'll be sure to please her.
Relations of sex without love can't last.
Not jumping? If you don't jump, I will.
Jump from that window, just don't get in my way.
She's really back! Action! Bowie, you're back.
It stinks! What is this stuff?
Bowie's garbage. I've already categorized it: Food, clothing, living, work.
You are thoroughly nuts. Look at you. You look like a bag lady.
This facial mask must be Fa's. Bowie's skin is so nice, no need for it.
Oh, this is a brand Bowie wears. Pricey, but OK as long as she looks nice.
It's her! A kiwifruit peel, must be hers.
You are getting crazier by the minute. What, is her name carved on it?
It's my intuition, my passion's intuition.
"Fa, we're out of abalone. - Bowie" Such beautiful handwriting.
You are sinking fast.
Put this away for later...
Don't ask me, you pick dessert.
Don't feel like choosing, or don't dare to?
Quit picking on me! Can't say anything wrong if I keep my mouth shut.
I think among all men, he is most petty.
I agree. You weren't like this before I accepted your proposal.
Have a nice chat, I'm out of here.
Order a souffle for me on your way out.
Fine.
Dessert? You will be a bride soon. You don't want to keep fit?
It's for you, you always want one.
What about me?
You can share it with Sam, I only need to have a look at it.
If I eat it, I'll become fat, you'll be fit and trim, and get all the attention.
Right, I want to get all the attention.
Hey, you two, how about me?
What kind of man can attract such a talented and beautiful woman?
Tell you later.
You work with her all day, have you seen any of her super lovers?
She is so stern at work. Who would take an interest?
Really?
Take your potshots now. When I'm a Ionely old spinster,
you won't be able to get rid of me.
Fine, not a problem.
Extra help around the house, OK by me.
Hello? Yes, I'm eating, where are you?
So you like the big and strong type.
Hello. Am I interrupting?
Not at all, have a seat.
We agreed to meet after I finished eating.
But I missed you.
Let me introduce: Tom, Susan, Joe.
Hello Hello.
Hello. Sam says you two are to be married, congratulations.
Thank you. Thank you.
It's time.
For what?
See the premiere. Remember, you wanted to see that mystery.
Oh, yeah!
See how considerate Tom is? Been awhile since I was in a movie theater!
We're an old couple, no need to take such trouble.
Afffection is like eating, the more exciting, the fresher.
The fresher, the more tempting!
Take a lesson in emotional appeal.
We'll get out of your way, don't want to disturb your tender moments.
More like us getting out of your way!
Bye. Bye.
For some reason, I found tonight especially delicious.
No need to wash or cook, of course it was delicious.
OK, then next time I'll cook and wash.
A likely story.
Stop washing, OK?
What are you up to?
Can't you leave the dishes for awhile?
Dirty dishes will attract cockroaches.
If cockroaches come, I'll catch them for you.
Then what about the dishes?
I'll help you wash them. But not now.
This one is so pretty, you see?
The one you picked today is prettier.
They're all pretty, but I'm afraid if I picked the wrong one I'll regret it.
Will you regret picking me? Let's go to bed.
Right, I am a little tired, you better hurry up and get on home.
That's not what I'm talking about.
Behave.
Can I not behave tonight? Let me sleep here.
OK, then you take the sofa, I'm going to my room. Goodnight!
Get up and wash the dishes before you sleep.
Uh huh.
You promised me you would wash the dishes, or cockroaches will come. Get up!
Uh huh.
Get up!
Never mind, go back, it's late.
What, the sofa isn't comfy enough?
No, I'm afraid I'll misbehave.
Just kidding, no problem. It's fine.
Joe, why don't you stay.
Relax a little.
I just can't, I'm sorry.
What's the problem, we'll be married soon.
We'll be married soon, why not wait, just three more weeks.
I really don't understand why we have to wait for that day.
For me, OK, I just don't want to do it yet.
Pretend I never even said it. I'm going to get a glass of water.
Mind if I sit here?
Sorry, I want to be alone tonight.
A glass of White Soft.
It's great to be single. Drink anytime you like.
Marriage is great, at least there's an extra person to wash and catch cockroaches.
Cockroaches?
Forget it. To marriage.
To single life.
Good morning. Good morning.
Good morning. Look, I can't control it, everyone smiles when they see me.
Bye Mrs. Quickie.
Who is he talking to?
Who's he laughing at?
Good morning Miss Yiu. Good morning Mrs. Quickie.
Good morning, uncle Chan.
What are you talking about?
Good morning Mrs. Quickie.
Enough! Don't say good morning, don't call me Mrs! I'm not married!
Sorry. What are you doing?
I'm going to warn him not to make up any more stories!
The 18th floor residents are really unsanitary, letting their dogs and cats
knock over the garbage bins.
So much garbage. Why so dirty?
So loud, aren't you afraid you'll be found out?
Bowie.
Irrefutable evidence. You handle it.
Bowie, I just want to know you better. Aren't you moved?
You're angry at me, which must mean you care. You finally understand me.
Garbage! Garbage!
Bowie...
Quickie, Quickie, Quickie!
Hey, those are fragile. After your tantrum, you'll sleep well. Turn off the lights.
I'm in trouble. Can't you show some concern?
If it weren't for me, you wouldn't know you were being stalked.
Then follow through, stay up and help me think of a way to make him disappear.
Do you need to pull an all-nighter for something so simple? One: Kill him.
Stop kidding!
Two: If he won't disappear, why don't you? Move out.
Why should I move? I'm not sleeping. I'm clever, I'll come up with something.
The sky is leaden. Much as my heart.
Are you dead yet?
I can't go on like this.
I have to keep strong. Miracles won't happen to a blob of mud.
You are sounding like a human again. Making progress.
It's not over until the fat lady sings; I can still chase her. Why quit now?
Oh, crap. Come on!
Li Kin-keung!
Sun Chi-kong!
You disappeared; I heard you're not at the old auto shop, what are you up to now?
Yeah, I'm parking cars now, more room for creation. Quite some business I've got.
Talking about business, I want to start an auto shop myself.
Really?
But I haven't enough capital. I thought of you. Want to become partners?
Come have a seat.
Give us some space. Sit. You know I'm experienced with cars.
Sure, it's your old profession.
I'm willing take a chance, I just need a reliable partner.
Really? About how much money?
$300 grand. $300 grand?
Really $300 grand.
I'll call you for dim sum, OK? See you.
Alright, call me.
Bye, I'll call you.
$300 grand. I don't even have $30.
Look, look! What do I do?
First, button this up.
And then?
Fix your hair. Dump the comic book.
Quickie.
Looking for me?
There's something I need to discuss with you.
Discuss?
How about we find somewhere to talk?
OK.
What is it, Bowie?
Honestly, my dad just went bankrupt.
My mom has terminal liver cancer, and is in intensive care.
My foolish little brother got in a fight and was sentenced to a correctional institute.
What a tragedy.
The doctor said if he operates, there's a 50% % chance of recovery.
Why not do it?
No money! I don't have money to help my dad repay his debts,
get my mom the operation, or find a good lawyer for my brother.
Come on, your problem is my problem. Don't cry, it's made your mouth all dirty.
Really?
How much do you need?
300 grand.
3... 3... 300 grand?
To cover my family's expenses, I maxed out my credit cards.
Help me, Quickie.
Don't worry, give me two days.
I'm counting on you.
But your ad says clearly fast money, no proof of income required.
Haven't you had enough? Is she really worth it?
I won't give up so easily. What's wrong with parking cars?
At least it's my own business; somebody will lend to me. What?
Lend me money for a counter attack, and I'll give it back to you.
But she needs to find someone who will walk through fire for her.
Wake up.
Bowie really needs me now. If I don't help her, she'll be mad at me forever.
If she won't be with me, what should I live for?
Fool, if you can get the $300 grand, at least do something useful with it.
Like what?
Give it to me to do business.
Someday you'll understand me. Give me the phone.
You grab it, it's yours.
Keung!
Is your stomach still upset? We can take wedding pictures another day.
Why haven't you changed? Are you really unwell?
Let's go. Go?
I said let's go, no wedding for now.
Are you kidding?
Can you tell me what happened?
I don't know how to tell you.
I should say, I don't know how to make you understand.
We'll be married soon, just come out and say it.
Fine. Tell me, are you just marrying me so we can "do it"? Answer me!
I'm a man, it's a normal urge, what's the problem?
It's because your faith isn't strong enough, you can't control yourself.
You said wait for marriage, and I didn't oppose you.
I really respect you. What makes you think I don't?
Then tell me truthfully, did you only get faith because of me?
Where are you taking this?
You don't really have faith. Just like you are only marrying me to "do it".
These are two totally different things.
I knew you wouldn't understand.
You're right, I really don't.
That's the problem! I always wanted my partner to share my faith.
God won't bless a marriage of people with different beliefs.
Just now I was praying in the changing room for God to help me.
I feel much better having said all this.
I know that we will have more tests before we can go before the altar.
Any idea how long we will be tested?
God will let us know when the time comes.
5, 4, 3, 2, 1, Yea! 48 hours have already gone by, a toast to my new freedom.
Cheers!
Be careful playing with fire.
It has never scared me.
Are all men different after sleeping together?
Forget I said that.
I'm not laughing at you, I just choked.
Let me tell you, they're all talk before, but then you can't get a word out of them.
Then they fall asleep.
Bingo. The more a woman likes someone, the more she wants to chat.
Men are different. They don't want to talk, they just want to get in bed with you.
If a woman is normally quiet, but suddenly wants to talk a lot, is that a problem?
I don't get it.
If you like someone, of course you want to talk with him.
It seems the problem is bigger if people don't want to talk than if they do.
What is the problem?
Someone wants to talk to you. Go ahead, we're used to it.
Hello? No reception, I'm going outside.
Don't often see Sam with so many problems. Makes you think.
How about we go to Victoria Peak?
I think it'll be too foggy, it won't be fun if you can't see the lights.
Then let's go for desert. I know a comfortable place around the corner.
OK, but I think your place is the most comfortable, let's get take out.
Are you in a rush?
Oh, crap, I forgot we finished the last bottle of red. Can we buy some near here?
It helps create the mood.
Sorry, I have no mood tonight.
Was it something I said? I thought we were both straightforward. Sorry.
No, but I don't feel like it tonight.
OK, when you feel like it, call me.
Here's your beer, shove over.
I don't know what women are thinking.
I have no idea what men are made of.
First, it's "not before marriage". Fine. Then suddenly the marriage is off!
4 years. If I didn't have normal needs, I wouldn't be normal, right?
Do men always have to have needs, or can they chat a bit first?
Men are made differently from you women, it's hard to control.
Then women's psychological make up is different from men, never so urgent.
Aren't relationships troublesome?
So if there were no women, there would be no trouble?
If there were no women, there would be nothing for men to live for.
So why do men want to get women in bed?
Instinct, I guess. How can I explain it; it's like eating when you're hungry.
Why do women want to get men in bed?
For women it's not just for that, women take it as another form of communication.
So deep, can you explain it more simply?
Like a western meal, there's an appetizer, then soup, then main course, then desert.
Get it?
I don't have to get the whole set, I can just order the main, eat, and leave.
But between men and women, sleeping together is not the main course.
You sound so much like Susan.
Wait, are you talking about the problem with me and Susan,
or with you and Tom?
I don't want to create more problems for myself.
No more talk, I'm going to bed. Off with you.
You treat all your friends like this, woman?
You can sleep on the couch, watch TV, or play video games.
There's water in the fridge. I can't help you with anything else. Goodnight.
Thanks you.
I'm busy today, no time for lunch with you.
I have something important to discuss. Look at this and you'll know.
Doctor Kim, Psychologist.
I thought about it all night, we really need this.
I think you have a bigger problem than me, don't drag me into this.
Take a better attitude to psychological problems.
If you're sick, see a doctor. No big deal.
Have you called your big brother? Ask if he's trying to kill me.
I called him, he told me to go find him right away. Help me talk to Quickie.
I want to help, but I'm up to my ears in debt. Any more and I'm dead meat.
He asked you for money?
Not just me, he took all the brothers to the loansharks.
Brother Keung. Boss.
Are you all looney?
Good. The $300 grand will be in your account in an hour.
Boss, you know he owes you money and can't repay you, and you still lend?
If he can't repay the capital, I'm just as happy if he pays the interest.
You'd love that, $300 grand.
Even the interest will kill you.
In any case, after an hour, I can rescue Bowie from the pits of hell.
I wonder if she'll be so moved she cries.
Who is it?
I think I'll go to bed now.
No, come back!
You guessed it.
Say I'm asleep, or dead, I don't care, just don't say I'm here.
Don't leave, give him an explanation. This is an order, go.
Yes, Madam. I haven't chewed someone out for ages!
Sorry, I'm a day late. Don't be embarrassed, take it.
Your problems are my problems. When will you see your mom, I'll go too.
You played with matches, and now you started a fire. Say something.
See, she won't accept your good intentions.
Take the money back and see if they'll act like you never borrowed it.
Yes, take it back, she doesn't need it.
She needs it; auntie's problems, uncle's debts, and her brother's court case.
Say something. No? OK, listen up.
Auntie is very healthy, uncle has no debts, and her brother is in university.
You've been played, fool, let's go. What are you standing around for?
It's funny, huh? As long as you're happy.
Goodnight!
Wake up, we have to talk.
What is it, I dreamed I was holding Bowie, why did you have to wake me?
Fool, you don't listen, she played you.
Don't say that, maybe she's just testing me.
Since you already borrowed the $300k, why not give it to me for an auto shop?
I returned it already.
Huh?
Yeah. The interest will be added to what I borrowed before.
You returned it without consulting me?
Now that you're not mad at me, I can really sleep well.
OK. Sleep now. Rockabye baby, on the tree top...
I'm going to go turn on the gas.
Good morning. So early! Careful you don't overdose on coffee.
What are you doing? You're in sad shape if there's an operation today.
You don't care if I live or die. I had to take coffee all night to stay awake.
You had your head under the covers.
It had to happen sooner or later. Not all your lovers are so insincere.
Still, you just give him the boot. Quickie is a good man, accept him.
Not if he was the last man on earth.
Don't be so absolute. Didn't your mother teach you?
Before you grow old, don't take your suitors so lightly.
What? You're cornier than my mom.
Bowie, you have to do it, you must win. Why no more coffee? How can I think?
Hello, I have an appointment.
Ah, Miss Sung. Yes.
That's right, Miss Sung Lok-kei. Her English name is Sam.
You said I was the last client.
Sorry, please take a seat, you're next. Sir, you can see the doctor now.
Thanks. Just take it like you have a cold. Take it easy.
We can begin.
I understand men less and less, why do they always have to be like that?
I think I understand women less and less; I don't get what they're thinking.
Please don't say you're waiting for me.
Bingo.
So, was it worth your while?
I have no idea what she was talking about.
Something about the manifestation of Freudian symptoms.
Me too. Did she tell you one of the defining characteristics of this illness,
is that suddenly you don't know yourself, and you want to explore your inner self?
And the more you want to understand yourself, the more unfamiliar you feel.
Jeez, she said the same thing to me.
Looks like we're afflicted with the same disease.
Want to have a chat, are you free?
Are you serious?
What do you think?
Crap, how did it turn out like this? What's going on?
It's fine, come on.
Waiter! Yes?
Set lunch B.
B platter.
Slice the ham, eggs sunny side up, change from macaroni to spaghetti.
How much to change to a cold drink?
2 dollars.
One dollar per ice cube? Forget it, hot lemon tea with extra lemon.
Actually, I invited you here to talk about your friend and my friend.
Some friend of yours. Ask her not to take advantage of her looks...
to play him like a fool. The worst is he really is a fool, and walks right into it.
If I could control her, no need for me to ask you here! Look out for your buddy.
You know Bowie is crazy, she might do anything.
Yeah, she really would do anything, like I need to hear it from you.
Unless you want to see your buddy suffer.
Yeah right, like she's some fairy princess.
I warned you, up to you to believe it or not.
Hold it. What?
You get your drinks for free? Red bean ice $15.50.
I have never met a man who was such a skinflint. Here's $20, keep the change.
Still think there's a free lunch? Dream on.
How corny is that, even grandma uses an ATM card, and she still has a passbook.
$500 G's?!?