Knowing your own darkness
is the best way to deal with the darkness of others.
- Carl Jung
Ready...
Go!
Stop!
I'm the judge, it's a tie.
Lower your weapons.
I'm the bodyguard, before my client's crisis is over,
I will not lower my weapon.
I don't like to be held at gunpoint.
A bodyguard never points a gun at the client.
No one is pointing a gun at you.
Including assembling the gun,
Cheuk Hoi passed all the tests.
I'm just trying to be helpful.
You're the user,
if you wish to hire him, sure!
I don't have a problem.
Let's go back and sign the contract.
Mr. Cheuk, few people can match me in assembling a gun.
If possible, I'll race you again.
Anytime.
Sorry, Miss Yeung.
I was supposed to buy you dinner, but you had to wait for me.
Don't be sorry, as long as you're buying.
You helped me find my wallet, I should buy you dinner.
Even if I'm buying, it doesn't mean I can be late.
Chu Sir, you're a man of principles.
I know people don't like the way I talk.
No, a man should have principles.
Why didn't you go in? I booked a table.
I already asked, they're overbooked.
We have to wait 30 minutes.
That's ridiculous. Why bother to book a table if we must wait?
It's OK, I'm in no hurry. We can chat.
Sorry to keep you waiting.
Not only are you a man of principles,
you also like to say sorry.
Should I start calling you Sorry Sir?
Forgive me, Miss Yeung.
Sorry Sir, you're apologizing again.
Don't call me Miss Yeung, call me Cherry.
Then don't call me Chu Sir.
We're friends, call me Ben.
Ben, if you don't want to wait, then don't.
What?
I'm not angry, I really don't mind.
I know there's a restaurant nearby.
Let's not wait and go there instead.
Shall we go?
Sure!
Let's go. Come on.
It's really good.
See? Told you.
Miss Yeung, this is on the house.
I can't accept that.
This is nothing, compared to what you have done for me.
Do you like the food?
See? My friend likes it.
Eat some more if you like it.
Looks like you're a regular around here.
She's more than that.
Miss Yeung has done me a huge favor.
Don't say that, I was just doing my job.
I must. I had a bit of cash flow problem
and was turned down by other finance companies.
Only Miss Yeung secured a loan for me.
That's because you're nice and I like your food,
that's why I helped you.
Thank God for you or I'd be out of business.
Thank God you came to me for help.
Or I wouldn't enjoy the good food.
Keep eating. I'll leave you alone.
Why are you staring at me?
I never cared much for finance companies,
but I guess they can really help people.
I don't mean anything by it.
Don't feel bad.
That's what I used to think too.
But after I started working, I realized they can really help SME
and give them room for survival.
That's true. This could have become another chain store or watch and jewelry store.
Even though what I do is negligible,
I can really help someone.
I don't care what others think.
You don't do it for money and have an aspiration.
If more people are like you,
cops will have less to do.
Don't say that, I get paid for what I do.
But I think you should give me a good citizen award.
Good citizen award? You should eat more.
Here's my personal award.
Eat more?
Definitely!
Did you bring enough money? I have a big appetite.
No. I'll stay and do the dishes.
Fetch me the peach puff...moccasin
Here!
It looks nothing like it.
Stop standing there like a log.
Fetch me some paper.
If I don't get the color right, you won't get any counterfeit money.
Where the hell is Tat Q?
He had something to do.
Where is he when I need him?
I've been jilted.
What's wrong?
I have nothing to live for.
What?
Why won't you let me see you, my goddess?
What are you babbling about?
Where were you when I needed you?
You show up and made such a racket.
I can't get the color right if you make so much noise.
What color? I didn't get the girl either.
That's enough!
Bloody hell!
No...sorry! He's drunk.
I'll take him outside. Put that down...
I'm your boss.
Why didn't you beat him up for pouring paint on me?
I'll leave!
I’ll kill you.
What is wrong with you? Wake up!
He hit me!
Will you sober up?
You went to your grade school reunion.
Why did you get so drunk?
What do you mean jilted?
Who wants to see them in their fancy clothes?
There was a girl whom I was in love with since I was a kid.
I wanted to see her
and profess my love for her.
But she didn't show up.
I didn't mind if she rejected me,
I can live with that.
But I didn't even get a chance to tell her.
That really pissed me off.
You bragged about the girls you have.
They can't compare to my goddess.
You don't believe me? I'm not lying.
I have a picture from the last reunion.
I can show you...
Here...that's her. Isn't she gorgeous?
If that's her, give it up.
Why? You don't think I'm worthy of her?
I saw her in Cheung Hing's Club.
She's with Cheung Hing.
Fook Wo and Cheung Hing,
Brother Foon-hei and Ngai Tak-shun,
they want each other dead.
Remember you screwed up royally over the blue ice?
Don't start any trouble.
There are other girls. Forget her.
You're so right.
Listen, I'm going full steam ahead.
Are you crazy? Have you been listening?
Of course I have.
So what about Cheung Hing?
This is a test for me.
We'll be the modern day Romeo and Juliet.
Don't laugh. If I can woo her,
she'll become Fook Wo's daughter-in-law
and I'll be Cheung Hing's son-in-law.
I might just resolved our differences.
Are you serious?
Do I look like I'm joking?
No...but you think they'll spare you if you mess with them?
I'm not afraid of anything or anyone.
If I any misgivings,
then it's not love anymore.
Hey...will you calm down?
Here's a tip for you,
you remain calm because you were never truly in love with anyone.
You'll understand when you meet the right girl.
I must learn how to make counterfeit money.
I must be more motivated.
Cheng Suk-mui, I love you.
That's no good.
Cheng Suk-mui, I want to say I'm in love with you.
Remember in grade school,
kids used to call me poo-poo boy?
No one would sit next to me.
Only you raised your hand
and volunteered to sit next to me.
I've been in love with you ever since.
Here she is.
Watch me.
Cheng Suk-mui!
Cheung Tat-kiu?
Yes, I missed you at the last reunion.
I came to see you.
What is it?
I want to say...I'm crazy about you.
Can you give us a chance?
You mean it? Yes!
I'm sorry, I can’t.
Why not? I'm talking about me.
I know. You're Cheung Tat-kiu of Fook Wo.
I might as well tell you,
I'm in love with someone else.
He's taller and much better looking.
The point is, I like a man in black.
I can buy a black outfit.
Just wait here, OK?
No...
Hey!
Brother Airplane!
You're with Fook Wo.
What are you doing here?
Can't you see I'm wooing her?
Get out of my way.
You know him? What's your connection with Fook Wo?
Strictly speaking, I don't know him.
What?
Do you know she's one of ours?
I know she's a daughter of Cheung Hing.
That's why I'm after her. So what?
Don't start any trouble on my turf, you bloody idiot.
Brother Airplane, I told you I don't know him.
If you help him, you're helping Fook Wo.
No, no such thing.
Come on, I can take on 5 of you.
Good!
Run...
Brother Airplane, I really don't know him.
Come back!
Open the door!
Come back!
You have a lot of explaining to do!
Sure!
Give me a glass of water
I won't cry tonight
Let my true love be battered by wind and rain
I cannot take back the love I gave...
Why are you beating time?
I've been jilted!
Give me some personal space.
I told you I've been jilted.
Sorry, Brother Tat Q!
Lok is a true brother.
He appreciates a broken heart.
The saddest thing in the world may not be the worst thing.
Don't...I want to look at it for 15 more minutes.
You'll be more depressed if you sing a love song.
Should I sing a birthday song instead?
You don't need love songs,
you need chicks.
I'll get you chicks to soften the blow.
It's Curly from Jiangmen.
You remember?
Yes and you are right.
I need chicks to soften the blow when I've been jilted.
Get me all the chicks, hurry!
Watch him! Sure!
I want chicks!
Yes, sit down. We'll wait.
Came to get me?
Is everything OK?
Why wouldn't they be?
Did Airplane suspect anything?
No, I told him the truth.
That Tat Q was my classmate from grade school
and he wanted to woo me.
Did he believe you?
Yes! He told me to stay away from him.
Stop asking about Airplane.
Didn't you hear me?
I said Tat Q was my classmate from grade school.
He was in love with me since then.
Just now...I turned him down
because I'm in love with someone else.
Someone tall and cool.
Someone weird and doesn't smile.
Someone who wears black.
I...better go.
It's late and I just got paid.
Let's go get a late snack.
What's wrong with your legs?
Come on.
Miss Sze!
This lounge is for ordinary customers.
But they are still recognizable and respected.
Don't piss them off.
Over there those VIP rooms are not open to public.
Straight ahead is Mr. Ngai's private room.
Don't go in there without permission.
I'll take you to the back reserved for staff only.
Miss Sze! Cheuk Sir, you started working.
All thanks to you. Watch out for me.
Yes, Sir!
Airplane reports to Mr. Ngai, he's in charge of security.
You're here to protect me.
There should be no contact between you.
It's best to remain polite to make your job easier.
I see.
I'll show you my office.
Scarlett!
Mui, you have met Mr. Cheuk.
He started today.
This is my assistant Cheng Suk-mui.
We meet again, Miss Cheng.
Hello, Mr. Cheuk!
Everyone calls her Miss Mui around here.
Miss Mui?
You flatter me. Just call me Mui.
Ask her anything about the Club.
Ask away.
I will.
This is where I work.
You don't have to be here while I'm working.
Just stay within the premises of the Club.
I understand.
You may go. I'll be here before lunch.
Get to know the place better.
I'll call you if I need you.
Sure, Miss Sze.
Mui!
Cheuk Sir, it's freezing in here.
Can you pick another place?
Don't call me Cheuk Sir inside the Club.
We're dead if someone were listening in.
You picked this place because it's noisy.
No one could hear us even if this place is bugged.
Besides, I'm not the only one who calls you Cheuk Sir.
Airplane does that too, out of sarcasm.
Miss Mui talks back now?
You started calling me Miss Mui.
I must be cocky to go with the title.
Make no contact inside the Club.
If we must, do it in here.
It's freezing and noisy and is giving me a headache.
Let's try not to meet.
Miss Sze? Leaving in 5 minutes?
I'll bring the car around.
Let's go, put on something warm.
Be careful! OK!
Where to, Miss Sze?
I need something to eat. To Cafe Olivier.
OK!
Please come this way.
Scarlett, sit against the wall.
I'll sit over there.
No need, we'll sit together.
See what you like.
You first, we can...
I'll get him.
Who are you? Why did you take my picture?
I'm a photographer.
I'm working on a feature about couples.
You look so nice together so I took your picture.
He's telling the truth.
It's true.
Don't take anyone's picture without their consent. Leave!
Are you OK, Miss Sze?
Yes, but I just lost my mood. Let's go.
Miss Sze, I noticed from the day you hired me,
to your reaction just now,
do you already know someone is after you?
If I say yes, will you quit?
I get paid to solve your troubles.
Of course I must protect you.
But for your safety, you'll inevitably need to sacrifice a bit of privacy.
The more I know about you,
the earlier I can evaluate the risks involved
and I can react faster.
You're right. I think whoever is after me is moving in.
I suspect everyone around me.
Want me to look into it?
Tell me as soon as you find anything fishy.
Sure! Back to the Club?
No. I want to rest. Take me home.
Want me to walk you to the door?
The security is tight. I can go up myself.
Pick me up at 10 tomorrow morning.
OK!
Load the oar.
Thanks, Ada! Next time leave that on my desk
Will do.
Scarlett, this is late for you.
Late for you. Still working?
We had a party, that's why we're here late.
Have you seen Mr. Ngai?
Shall I call him for you?
You don't have to.
Mui, do this tomorrow. Tell them to go home.
Everyone, Miss Sze wants you to go home.
We'll finish up tomorrow.
Bye, Scarlett!
Hoi, you may go too.
My job is to ensure you get home safely.
I will take her home.
You have nothing to worry about.
OK, call me if you need me.
Lock the door.
It's all here.
10 crates.
I like your attention to details.
Give them away to our customers if we can't finish.
Give them a hand.
A toast to us.
And the details?
Mr. White and I agreed.
Mun for me first 3 months.
That much?
Yes, he gave us 3 months,
to turn $100M into legitimate income for Ling Chi.
You know how much profits Ling Chi makes in a month.
To make $100M in 3 months?
You think we'll get away with it?
No doubt it's difficult.
But this is our first deal
and that's Mr. White' request.
If we back down, there won't be another one.
There won't be another one if we don't handle it with care.
I know you will.
What else is there except trust?
Ling Chi Finance has many branches.
We'll increase the volume of small loans
to increase cash flow and transactions
so it'll be harder to trace the money.
You'll need to find more customers
to boost our turnover.
Continue.
After the first deal,
I'll start other businesses.
Buy and sell antiques, foundation funds, money exchanges.
$100M for the first deal,
then $300M for 3 months or $800M in 6 months.
I'm sure we can handle it.
You have such high hopes, I can't put a damper on things.
I have no problem. Here's to us.
Cheers!
Hello, Miss Sze.
Mr. Tsang, this is my assistant.
Hi!
Miss Sze.
Ling Chi Finance told me about you.
Is the loan too big?
Your trading company ran into a problem
and you wish to borrow $5M, right?
Yes, even 90% of that is good enough.
I can pay you back in 2 weeks.
Z weeks?
Yes, my estimate was 1 month.
What if I lend you $7M
and give you 3 months to pay it back?
What do you think?
But...I need a small favor.
Small favor?
Zero interest on $7M,
but on the books, you borrow $5M and pay back $7M.
You pay $2M interest in 3 months.
You get my drift?
You want me to cook the books?
No, it's just another option.
It's your decision.
Forget what I said, let's go back to $5M...
Wait! $7M and zero interest? Yes!
You can pay it back in 3 installment.
Deal!
Let's go through the details.
You were right to ask me to check the wine cellar.
I pretended to take stock
and found those crates in the not-for-sale area.
I opened them and found money inside.
I have never seen so much money in my life.
There was at least $30M.
Money underneath the red wine?
The money is definitely dirty.
Blue ice won't bring in so much money.
Where is the money coming from?
Anything from Scarlett?
She's busy convincing major clients to cook the books for her.
She created transactions each worth millions
The money didn't come from Cheung Hing.
Could be from an international money laundering organization.
If Scarlett is into money laundering,
will I have to get involved?
FBI may catch me.
You don't have exemption from criminal prosecution.
Be very careful.
Miss Mui, you're a big girl now.
You're on your own.
Our first mission is to confirm if Scarlett is our UC.
I have a job for you and Lok.
Mui is on sick leave today.
Ada will be my assistant.
Ask Ada if you have anything you don't know, don't understand or not sure.
She'll report directly to me, OK?
We have several reservations tonight
and some clients have special requests.
I'll go through them one by one.
First...
CCTV setup! Get to work.
It's so empty, doesn't look lived-in.
Like a hotel room.
Good! Easier for us to search the place.
Be careful. She knows if things have been moved around.
Let me take a picture.
What clues will tell us if she's a UC?
Logbook or a warrant card.
Those should be in the safe house, not here.
Let's go look.
OK, I got the pictures.
Here's the computer. What's that noise?
I heard it when I sat down.
Something under the desk?
Did you trigger the alarm?
I hope not!
Don't move, let me look!
Well?
Mui!
Don't move!
What? You're scaring me.
There's a bomb.
That's crazy! It's not funny.
There's a bomb connected to the chair.
Mui, don't move.
There's a spring connected to the chair,
it might go off if you move.
Shall we call the bomb squad?
Can you defuse it?
I didn't take any lessons.
Neither did I. Cheuk Sir!
I saw on the CCTV, what's under the chair?
A bomb.
Cheuk Sir, we don't know how to defuse it.
Show me.
It's a liquid bomb.
Not sure if it's nitroglycerin.
If it is, it's very sensitive.
A tiny bump can set it off.
Except for the timer, there's also a pressure release detonator.
It'll go off if you get up.
Slowly move the wires away so I can see better.
Lok, you didn't tell me there's a timer.
How much time is left?
Well? If there's no time, you should leave.
Lok Siu-fung, I told you to leave.
Will you let me concentrate?
Mui, listen to me.
Trust Lok and trust me.
Let me look, get the scissors ready.
Lok, I know you won't tell me how much time is left.
Promise me, run if you still have 90 seconds
Don't worry, I won't leave you.
Lok, are you ready to cut?
Anytime.
Lok, look carefully.
The third wire is connected to the bomb.
The third one?
It's connected to the detonator.
Pull it out carefully.
Cut it and in principle, you can separate the detonator from the bomb.
In principle?
It may have a power failure protection or backup battery.
It'll go off as soon as power is cut.
Lok Siu-fung, what I did the other night means nothing.
Don't take any chances because of that.
You should go now.
Cheng Suk-mui, I will not leave you.
Is this the one, Cheuk Sir?
Yes, cut it.
I'm doing it.
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