Laws are like cobwebs,
which may catch small flies,
but let wasps and hornets break through.
- Jonathan Swift
Did you check the money? This is a counterfeit.
Counterfeit? We're not local.
How do we know?
Cut the crap and use a detector.
Brother Foon-hei, do you have one?
Yes. Tat Q, get the detector.
Yes, Boss!
5 anti-counterfeit features can’t fool anyone.
What the hell? These are fakes.
Darn it. Who has the nerve?
Don't get mad, let's examine all the banknotes.
We have been playing for a while,
can’t tell whose money it is.
Are you stupid or scared? Just check the unused money.
Get the notes from our brief case, OK?
Yes! Whoever objects will answer to me.
Impressive! I'll go first.
MY turn!
You two are buddies.
Are you in on this to con us?
Well said!
See? My money is real, baldy!
Don't get mad. It's Brother Foon-hei's turn.
Chai Fing!
Chai Fing, you're too slow for an ace bouncer
What the hell?
I passed.
I thought he was gambling with counterfeits.
How could he pass the detector?
If you spend your money wisely,
counterfeit money can become real.
You paid off his thug!
You should have told me.
OK, my turn! What the hell?
You tried to con us?
No! Must be the underground bank.
You bloody traitor, I'll kill you!
No...
Serve you right!
Firecracker, I hate traitors who betray his brothers.
You mean what Chun Foon-hei did to Wong Sir?
The counterfeit money is your idea. What game are you playing?
So what if I want to gamble?
I can afford to play games with you.
Why didn't you tell me in advance?
Tell you what? Brother Foon-hei is the boss.
Your owner said nothing, you're just his dog.
Don't make me hit you.
Chai Fing...it's just a misunderstanding.
We're all family, harmony brings in the money.
See? The old geezer knows his place.
I'm treating you to a late snack.
Lok, Tat Q, you're under me, come with us.
Firecracker is buying, how nice!
You should all go.
You're helping me unload the banknotes, you should come too.
No, thanks! I'm too old for that.
You should get some rest, Brother Foon-hei.
Hear that? Even he wants you to rest.
That's not what I mean.
Chai Fing, a horse should have fighting spirit.
Just don't run away unbridled and know your way home.
Trust me, push hard at the finishing line.
Scarlett, though you're away from Blue Moon,
clients still come by to borrow money.
I gave them your offer and they took the bait
Very good. Before month end, we already made $30M interest.
Last month was $33M, this month should be over $40M.
Good! We're moving closer to target.
By month end, we need to balance the books with Ling Chi.
I want you to go in my place.
No problem. Scarlett, how's the shoulder?
Need to wait for the wound to heal.
You can’t rush it. Stay here and recuperate.
Staying here is nice.
Mr. Ngai is a good boss.
Victor is not my boss.
So this is not compensation for work injury? Even better.
Scarlett, don't go home yet.
I'm worried something might happen.
Do you know who wants to kill you?
Miss Sze, Mr. Cheuk is here.
Send him in.
Miss Sze! Miss Mui!
Get back to work.
Call me if you need anything.
Mr. Cheuk, watch over Scarlett.
Sure!
Did you find the killer?
You have overestimated me.
I have very little to go by.
I came here to get more information.
I don't have any.
You wanted me to find her but won't tell me anything.
Do you want me to find her or not?
I don't want Victor to find her first.
It's best that neither of you can find her.
Even if we don't find her,
she'll still come after you.
By then, it'll be too late.
It's OK, if you won't tell me,
I'll find her using my own way.
But it's best you wear this.
A tracker?
Carry it on you,
if you run into the same situation like last time,
I will know where you are.
Thank you.
Miss Cheng? It's Cherry.
You have a good memory.
Please come this way...
Want to borrow more? I knew $50K is not enough.
No, I'm here to see your boss on behalf of Scarlett.
You're Mr. Ngai's special agent.
Sort of.
But Mr. Tam went out after he dropped off his bag.
He's still out? It's almost 12.
Gather around, a new shop opened across the street.
Their macarons are famous.
I bought some for all of you.
Cherry, you should have one too.
Pink one suits you.
Mr. Tam, this is Miss Cheng.
Friend or client? Please have one too.
Sure!
She's your boss' assistant.
Miss Sze's assistant?
Yes, Scarlett is not feeling well.
She sent me over, I'm Mui.
Hello! Hello, Mr. Tam!
Just call me Tam, let's talk inside.
Get back to work after you finish.
Here, take this. This way...
The sums are recorded the way Miss Sze wanted.
Please check and see if they're correct.
These are the new loan agreements.
Enter them into the books like before.
Sure. I'll get on it right away.
I'll let you get to work.
Call me if you have any questions.
Sure! Let's get to work. Yes!
I picked this out for you, please accept it.
I can't. I was just doing my job.
I don't need this.
Don't be shy, silly!
I'll put it on for you.
Let me put it on for you.
No, give it to someone else.
Miss Mui!
You want to put that necklace on for Cherry?
She doesn't seem to want it.
Just as an encouragement for the staff.
I guess I'll get back to work.
Are you alright?
I'm fine. I have seen that before.
He's not capable of doing more.
I'll just slap him in the face.
Right!
It's time for lunch.
Are you inviting me to lunch?
If you'd do me the honor.
Sure!
That's all, thank you.
You come here often?
Sometimes.
I used to come here with Scarlett.
You said she's now in management,
I know she's now working for Mr. Ngai.
She came to see our manager last month.
He was kissing up to her,
and I didn't know how to greet her.
Why? You worked together before and she's not a snob.
Come to think of it, it was quite funny.
Scarlett and I met Mr. Ngai together for the first time.
We joked about wanting him to pick us.
I didn't expect she'd be so close to him now
They work well together.
But are they an item now?
Not officially. I don't know much about their private lives.
A clandestine romance sounds exciting.
You could have done the same with Mr. Tam.
Bite your tongue!
One, he's not wooing me.
Two, even if he was, I can’t accept.
Really? I thought he was interested.
He just didn't know how to spend his easy money.
From where?
He said he won the Mark Six.
He bought a Mercedes coupe and a Rolex.
He thought the girls would flock around him.
How stupid! We're not that cheap.
Besides, most of them have boyfriends.
And you?
Thank you. This soup is the best.
It tastes as good as it looks.
Try it, hurry! Very meaty-
Don't change the subject.
I'm not. I broke up with someone a few months ago.
But I just met someone cute.
We went out a couple of times and we hit it off.
You're in love with him?
A little. But we have just met.
These things take time.
When two people are together, what matters most is their values.
Only time will tell.
I'm surprised you're also the patient kind.
But you strike me as the aggressive type.
You might scare off the guys.
I do not.
Everything is about timing.
If you're meant to be, the timing will come.
If the timing is wrong,
you'll remain more than friends, but not quite lovers.
That feels good too, right?
I hope our timing will come soon.
Ditto.
Sorry, I was tied up at work.
I don't want to be charged with obstructing a police officer.
I promise I'll try not to make you wait.
Try? What do you mean try?
Wait a second.
Miss! Yes?
The zipper of your bag is open.
Thank you.
Please step aside.
Police! I think you're trying to steal from her.
Sir, please give me a chance.
I wasn't thinking straight.
A moment of weakness may affect your life forever.
Luckily I saw you hesitating.
If you did it, I don't care if you're a student.
It won't happen again.
Don't forget, if you have a rap sheet,
it doesn't matter who you beg,
the wrong move may ruin your life.
Thank you, Sir!
Alright, run along!
That was cool, Ben Sir!
Prevention of crime is part of a policeman's work.
Not every cop has principles like you.
I shot off my mouth again.
No, I like hearing it.
It's time, let's go.
Sorry to keep you waiting.
Here's our chefs recommendation.
But...
Say no more, Miss Yeung!
Let me take a picture.
Sit closer together, closer...
Yes, stick closer. Good shot.
Give me a big smile.
One...two...thank you!
This is our latest lovers' set.
Each type of sushi comes in pairs.
But...
This is very gimmicky.
Really? Each couple who orders this set,
I will take their picture
and pin it on this cork board.
Here...Miss Yeung, mind if I pin this on the cork board?
You'll be our first couple.
Couple?
But we're...
Can I have that picture back?
I...
If this was my first picture taken with my girlfriend,
I must pin it up myself.
Cherry, will you let me pin this up?
I won't if you don't want me to.
I can wait. This time I will wait for you.
Did you find anything today at Ling Chi?
As expected,
the dirty money Scarlett laundered at the Club,
the manager at Ling Chi will put them in the books.
He didn't care if the numbers don't match the loan agreements.
This guy is helping them cook the books.
We know they're all in on it.
Be patient. You won't find breakthrough evidence right away.
What else did you find out?
Scarlett's ex-colleague Cherry kept asking me
if Ngai Tak-shun and Scarlett are dating.
I don't know what to say. What do you think?
You're asking me? You're her assistant.
You're closer to her, you're the bodyguard.
I don't think so.
But the way Ngai Tak-shun cares about Scarlett is more than just a partner.
I don't know what would happen later.
Scarlett is injured and Ngai Tak-shun let her stay in his house.
He is definitely interested.
Women have a soft heart.
Ngai Tak-shun spends his money more wisely than Mr. Tam.
Who's Mr. Tam?
The manager at Ling Chi.
He told everyone he won the Mark Six.
Now he buys presents for his female staff
and takes liberties with them.
Winning the Mark Six is an excuse.
This is not the first time he's involved in money laundering.
Where is the money coming from?
Ngai Tak-shun wouldn't want him to flaunt the money.
He acted like he didn't have to work.
He comes in and then goes out again
and disappears for at least 2 hours.
There's something fishy about him.
He's doing something behind Ngai Tak-shun and Scarlett's back.
Follow him, maybe we'll find something.
Is he the UC?
Anyone in Cheung Hing is possible.
What are you doing, you pervert?
Not as perverse as you,
tailing that uncle first thing in the morning.
What gives?
That's none of your business.
What are you doing here?
I wanted a pretty girl to shampoo my hair when I woke up this morning.
Then I saw you and didn't expect...
I did you a favor and you didn't even thank me.
Don't get rough...What's going on?
That's none of your bloody business.
None of my business? Uncle is coming.
And I'm leaving. Bye!
Hey! What?
He's the manager of Ling Chi.
He goes AWOL every day,
I'm trying to find out what he's up to.
Why did you stick out your tongue?
Because your teeth are in your way.
If I hadn't, we'll blow our cover.
Don't look at me like that, I know I'm good looking.
Uncle is leaving. Gone! Let me help you.
He snuck out to play the stock market.
Well? Are you going to stand there?
What else? I can't go in, he recognizes me.
But there's nothing you can do out here.
I'll go in and check him out.
See what you can find out from Ling Chi.
But you're not to be trusted.
That's true.
Hey! Don't let him get away.
Only for you.
Mr. Tam! Hi!
What do you recommend today?
Thanks to you, I made a lot of money from 1664 yesterday.
It was nothing.
Make sure you tell me too.
Let me finish this big deal and I'll get back to you.
Sure!
Mr. Tam! Hi!
What will it be today?
Here. Put that on 1785.
No problem. Let's go into my office. Right!
Thank you.
Miss Mui, can I help you?
Can you let me into Mr. Tam's office?
But he's not back.
Mr. Ngai wanted me to follow up something.
Is there a problem?
No. I'll open it for you now.
Thanks.
I've been watching you.
You're hogging the machine but not using it.
Get lost and let me make some money.
Lady, the stock market is too high risk for you.
Put your money in the bank.
Or you won't have money to bury you.
Bite your tongue!
Yo“ crazy'
Mui, are you done?
No, I don't know the password.
The software I'm using can't get it right.
Hurry up. He's about to go back to the office.
I'm calling you so you can stall him.
How? The market is about to close.
Thank you, Mr. Tam.
I'll check other things.
Sure!
Thank you.
Here goes nothing. Hold on.
(Account No. tam 1025)
(password ; ******)
Listen, ORG100%$+$+$=:P
What are you babbling about?
The password, key it in.
Tell me again.
ORG100%$+$+$=:P
It's OK.
Do your Pa“!
I got something.
Hey!
You're back!
Don't browse those porn sites.
Don't use and dump me.
Without me, you'll never log in to Mr. Tam's account.
50?
What did you find out?
He's stealing from the company.
He takes it in the morning and pays it back at night.
He has a lot of nerve doing day-trades.
No wonder he's such a big shot at the brokerage firm.
You suppose Mr. Ngai will apply the house rules on him?
Looks like you really want to serve him on a silver platter.
I'll wait till I get more proof.
Go to hell!
Can you tell a good guy from his appearance?
You can’t, just like your look today.
Well? Do you like it?
You still look like a gigolo.
In any case, I did you a favor.
You should reciprocate by buying me dinner.
Reciprocate? You kissed me twice.
Fine! I'm buying. Where should we go?
How about my place?
Come...I don't go to cheap love motels.
Go to hell.
The creep is a creep...
I can't hold the gun or reload.
Give it to me.
Watch carefully.
This is how you do it with one hand.
You're injured, don't push yourself.
Thank you.
You won't need a gun anymore.
Why?
Because I will protect you.
From now on, I'll be your bodyguard and protect you.
Boss, you...
You don't think I can?
You knew someone wanted to kill me.
You're not afraid?
If I can’t protect you,
there's nowhere safe in Hong Kong.
You're saying I'm safe when you're around?
What? Just made another $100K?
Making money is so easy. Hello?
They know you took money from Ling Chi.
Who are you?
Never mind who I am.
Ngai Tak-shun's men are on their way.
Impossible.
Believe it or not. If you want to live,
go across the street right now.
My oar is parked over there.
You have 3 minutes.
Hello? Wait...hello?
Mr. Tam!
You called me? Who are you?
See for yourself.
Mr. Ngai knew?
You know who he is.
Get out if you want to die.
No. Take me away.
Do anything you want, I don't want to die.
Where is he?
Sorry, Boss! R. Tam was gone when we arrived.
He's probably on the run.
Don't worry. I sent out everyone to look for him.
We will find him.
Don't bother to explain. Keep looking.
Right!
If he ran away, Mui must be right about him.
He embezzled company funds.
We'll find him. It's just a matter of time.
The key is to find a replacement.
The money laundering business must go on.
Mui caught onto him.
She has been working for me and is smart enough.
Give her a chance.
Mr. Ngai, I'll do it well.
OK. You'll replace R. Tam starting tomorrow.
Right!
Hi, Manager speaking...
The assistant manager...get out!
I'm leaving, bye!
Bye! Ling Chi's female staff is of high caliber. Hello!
Can I help you, sir?
You need a loan to pay off your credit cards?
Do I look like I need help?
I'm looking for your manager.
Your new manager, where is she?
In her office. Thanks!
You need to make a booking to see her. May I have your name?
Your manager is my girl.
Call me Paradise, gorgeous! Bye!
Hey! Bye!
Mr. Paradise, this is not right.
Hey!
Miss Mui, this uncle...
It's OK, Cherry.
I'll be outside.
You have a high caliber staff.
Do I look like an uncle? Manager Mui?
My last name is not Mui.
Open your eyes and take a look, Manager Cheng.
Either way, you're still the manager.
You won't be sitting there without my help.
You'll get a lot of perks from this position
If don't get the prize money, at least give me a prize.
Personal loans, mortgages and debt restructuring, what will it be?
You look like you need debt restructuring.
I'll give you 5% discount.
Don't worry, no charges unless the loan is approved.
I thought you'd give me 50% discount.
Miss Cheng, can I fill in "punk" under profession?
You think I have time for games?
People would kill for your branch manager title.
No one is as smart as you are.
What are you saying?
You're smart, do you know why
Mr. Ngai sent Airplane over as soon as you tipped him off?
You think that uncle is smart enough to run away?
Or did someone tip him off?
I don't know how he managed to get away.
Maybe he snuck out to the brokerage firm
and saw Airplane on his way back.
You think he's lucky?
Lucky is something you can’t stop.
Take me for example.
MW“? Eke?
If not, this manager has work to do.
You just offered me a loan, now you want to kick me out?
The view from here is really nice.
If you continue to waste my time,
I may resort to hitting you.
What's the number of the security?
I want to bite you.
Didn't you bring souvenirs?
I was on the run, I wasn't a tourist.
As a cover up. If you didn't bring souvenirs
you'd be telling people you went there to work.
Was he cooperative?
He was soared to see Airplane.
He's such a coward he'll go into hiding.
Don't let Ngai Tak-shun find him.
He's our best ammunition.
If necessary, we need him to testify against Cheung Hing.
Lok, you never leave loose ends.
If you say he's safe, I'll take your word for it.
Cheuk Sir, does that mean you trust him and not me?
If you say he's neat, are you implying I'm sloppy?
I wouldn't dare.
You're now a manager at Ling Chi.
You took his position?
She unseated him by lifting a finger.
Women can be scary.
We can sit back and watch Manager Cheng perform.
We're counting on you, Manager.
Stop toying with me.
We're not. We're really counting on you.
Cheung Hing uses Ling Chi to cook the books.
If Ngai Tak-shun has money transactions with the dirty cop,
this is where we'll find our leads.
Use your manager position wisely.
The higher up you are, the more secrets you know
and it'll be more dangerous.
Are you sure you can manage?
Now that I'm working both jobs,
I will spend less time at Blue Moon.
Scarlett goes back to work tomorrow,
Cheuk Sir, she's yours.
I won't be at the Club tomorrow.
Scarlett wants me to keep looking for the assassin.
Sze Ka-lei is really cautious.
So cautious we can’t find anything on her.
Maybe finding the assassin
may tell us something about her past.
Then we'll know if she's a UC.
Shifu, I went to the university.
The employee of the campus convenient store told me
a girl came in earlier
and cleaned out their plasters, gauzes, bandages and painkillers.
I think she's the one you're looking for.
Here's the address...
(Waitress wanted)
Hello?
Miss Sze, are you in Blue Moon?
I just arrived.
Listen, the assassin might have slipped into Blue Moon as a waitress.
You must be careful. I'm on my way.
Is everything OK?
Yes. Just explaining something.
Don't kill her.
Are you alright?
Behind you!