Stretching his hand up to reach the stars,
too often man forgets the flowers at his feet.
- Jeremy Bentham
Let's get back to the plan we discussed.
Miss Law! Yes?
I know your plan is very good.
I discussed with my wife
and we decided against it.
It's OK. Can you tell me why?
We already have another policy.
That's why we don't need another.
I remember that policy was for USD$2O0K.
Yes.
You have a wife and son, right?
Yes!
Mr. Cheung, life is so unexpected.
We can easily run into an accident.
You know how many people are caught in a car accident each year?
I'm not sure.
Last year alone,
there were 18,138 casualties.
This is just the figures from traffic accident.
This does not include home or travel accidents.
I have a friend who told me
she knew someone who came out of surgery, and was laughing while watching TV
and burst the wound and almost died.
You must be exaggerating.
Listen, on the average,
everyone would run into some kind of accident that maybe fatal.
Touch wood, if anything happens to you,
who'll look after your wife and child?
A client of mine just died,
I went over to the hospital and his wife was crying her eyes out.
She was heart-broken and didn't know what to do.
She grabbed my hand and asked me
what to do because there's still mortgage on their flat.
I lost count of how many times she asked me the same question.
I consoled her and told her
her husband was very responsible
and increased the insured amount.
She should sort out his affairs and not to worry,
because I'll take care of the rest for her.
Is she OK?
Yes, thanks for asking.
That's why I think USD$200K is not enough.
You're right, Miss Law.
Please increase my insured amount too.
No problem at all.
Just sign here and here
and I'll fill out the rest.
Is this OK?
OK. I'm glad you took out the policy.
I'm just happy I can help you.
Thanks, Miss Law. I should get going.
You're welcome!
Bye! See you.
You're quite eloquent.
You again?
Why didn't you try to convince your boss?
Then you don't have to work so many different jobs.
Yes, I'm hungry for money,
but I won't work for someone who can't tell right from wrong.
Can I interest you in any work that can uphold social justice?
Like what? An informer for the Police?
Civilian CIB.
Civilian CIB?
You don't need to decide now. Think it over.
Call me if you're interested.
I know a lot of friends who don't have insurance coverage.
I can send them to you.
You better mean it.
Call me.
Something wrong with your toy?
Yes, my brother's car broke.
Don't worry. I'll fix it.
Your car is like new.
Thank you, Uncle Shing.
Wait...now that's more like it.
Thank you, Uncle Shing.
Good boy! Go on home.
Thanks! Bye!
Nice shop.
Can I help you?
Sheh Lok-shing,nicknamed Entertainment City.
You joined the Hong Kong Police in 1990,
was a sergeant at the Explosive Ordnance Disposal Bureau.
You were discharged in 2006 for stealing Police supplies.
I didn't steal anything. I needed tools for remodeling,
to ensure nothing happens to my colleagues.
I want them to work faster and safer.
You're just like the rest of the CIPs who framed me.
You think I want to buy and sell second-hand goods?
I wouldn't be doing this if I had an unblemished record.
Judging from the way you fixed those kids' oar, I trust you.
You do?
Someone who is kind to children cannot be bad.
I wonder if I can afford to hire you.
Look, pal. I don't know who you are.
SIP Cheuk Hoi of CIB.
I need someone trained in criminal detective work but is not a cop.
You're a handyman, are you interested in joining my team?
What do you want me to do?
I wrote down the time and place.
Look me up if you're interested.
I'll tell you then.
If I could hate you with all my heart
I had to run from you
Can't tell if I want to let go of you or miss you
No one is sad as I am
Please don't bring up the past
As hard as I try to reach out for you
There's still a distance between us
I look for you in my memory
You were a great imitator.
Thank you.
If you hit the big times
do you still want to sing?
Can't decide?
I'll try hard to make people appreciate my singing.
What do you like more? Singing or being a cop?
How did you know I was a cop?
Lee Man-hung, you like jazz,
that's why your nickname is Jazz.
You were in the Police Band.
You didn't answer my question.
Singing or being a cop?
Being a cop.
Then why did you leave the Force?
I want to catch criminals.
But they made me stay in the band.
They won't let me get a transfer, so I quit.
Out here, they tell me I can’t sing
and wanted me to be an imitator.
How ironic!
What do you say if I ask you to be a cop again?
Let me make this clear, it may be dangerous.
I hope to see you then.
Victor.
Where's Cheuk Hoi? Outside?
Didn't you want him more involved?
Tell him to come in.
He's not here today. He won't be back.
I forgot to tell you he quit.
Quit? What happened?
Personal reason. I didn't ask. I'll get someone else.
Did he tell you he went back to be a cop?
Already?
You knew? You were testing me?
I was just kidding. Of course I trust you.
Sorry, I hired him and didn't realize he had a motive,
and almost let him get to our core business.
When I sensed something fishy, I sent him packing.
It's OK. I let you hire an ex-cop to be your bodyguard,
because I'm confident whatever his motive was,
I won't let him threaten Cheung Hing.
It's OK. I let you hire an ex-cop to be your bodyguard,
because I'm confident whatever his motive was,
I won't let him threaten Cheung Hing.
Though he was just my bodyguard,
I think he smelled something.
If you think you let me down, consider it another favor you owe me.
Stay and work for me.
I will. What will you do to Cheuk Hoi?
I don't know. He's like a fly hovering over our heads.
We had to do something about it.
You didn't tell me about him
because you're afraid I'll kill him?
If that's the case, let's discuss it.
I wouldn't dare. I don't want to owe you another favor.
You had to come home somehow. Cheuk Sir?
You look rather pale. You need to pee?
This should last you the whole night.
Thank you, Sir!
I know you had a job to do.
Next time, come prepared.
The night is long, kid!
He deserved his reputation as the king of the CIB doggies.
Want to know my record of holding my pee?
Next time, get more help.
If you want to catch the tiger alone,
holding in your pee may kill you, kid.
Hey!
How's it going Brother 'I'm-tong?
There were scratches on the helmet.
Can you touch it up for me?
That will be tough. Get a new one.
Really?
Here, look at this...
This is brand new and suits your style.
This one? Not bad...
Let me try it on.
You know the place.
Can I help you, Miss?
I want to buy matching helmets.
What kind of style?
Cutie cartoon or stylish biker look?
No cutie.
What kind of biker helmets do you have?
Take this old and worn helmet,
you're still using it because you're nostalgic.
I'm not asking you to toss it,
you can put it there and worship it.
Then buy a new helmet.
The new one may fit you too.
Is she buying it for me?
This is a popular choice.
A bit fancy. Do you have women size?
Yes, I'll show you. Great!
Wait! Thanks!
Hang onto your card, Miss.
Thanks.
Here you go... Yes!
Careful!
OK!
They're heavy! Bye!
No need to buy it myself.
Hey buddy, I'm getting a new helmet.
But I won't abandon you.
I brought 2 friends to keep you company.
Though you won't be taking a spin with me again,
you won't be bored now that you have Z new friends.
Hey Fish, how do like your new home?
It's quite a nice place for a swim.
Hey buddy, I'll give you a name.
From now on, you'll be Chui Tin-tong, OK?
Come on, don't look so glum.
And you'll be Mui, OK?
Mui will follow Chui Tin-tong, OK?
Just follow him wherever he goes.
What is it? Where's Cheuk Sir?
Is Chui Tin-tong coming?
Don't you have any sense?
I used our own code in that message.
Why are you asking about them?
What is it?
Look over there, don't turn around.
What is it?
I said look over there. This won't take long.
Hey...what's this?
I'll open it. Well? Do you like it?
Wait, you didn't even see it.
Are you blowing me off?
No, I like it because it's comfortable.
It's cool. Hey, don't take it off.
I have one too.
Open it for me.
I won't need to borrow yours when I sit in the back.
Well? Isn't it cool? Like it?
It's comfy and looks nice.
We're both wearing helmets,
shall we go for a spin?
Let's go!
It feels good to be out in the sun.
It seems like we don't get much sun now that we're UCs.
Who we are and what we do cannot come to light.
Even daytime feels like night time.
But when I see you, even night time does not feel dark.
Why are you looking at me?
I know, you like my smile.
I know the best thing about me
is I have a nice smile.
What are you laughing at? You don't like my smile?
No, this is not a smile. You look pissed.
How do I look? Nice.
Your expression can affect your mood.
If you smile more, you'll be happier.
Look at Chui Tin-tong,
he likes to smile.
If you smile, time goes by quicker.
You seem to know him quite well.
I know you're not friends
and you hold a grudge.
I think you should let it go.
Just stay out of it, OK?
I'm saying this for you, not him.
I don't want you to be unhappy.
If you build up your resentment,
you have no room for happy thoughts.
You're going a bit slow today.
NM?
Time flies when you're having a good time.
That's why you don't feel it.
That's true.
Smile! Don't look so glum.
Smile, you're good looking with a smile.
I have to go. See you.
I see. I better get my own helmet.
If I could hate you with all my heart
I had to run from you
Welcome! Thank you!
I'm not the only one.
We're waiting for one more and we can get going.
Cheuk Sir, I've been here.
I was watching from inside.
As you can see, we have company.
We're all here. Jazz, Screwdriver and Entertainment City.
Even though you want to join,
I still need to do an interview.
Here's a test for you...
Pick your own target!
Cheuk Sir, CIB equipment is so lousy.
A little interference made it useless.
They're not lousy, you are too brilliant.
You don't think this is lousy?
I was jamming a song with friends on Sai Yeung Choi Street,
they walked right past me.
Look, I didn't train them.
Thank God or I'm leaving.
Screwdriver, you're late.
Because she has short legs.
I bought snacks and you can't have any.
You went to a snack shop.
They thought you were a kid and lost sight of you.
Now only Cheuk Sir gets to eat the snacks.
Give them back...
Jump»-
Cheuk Sir, what are you looking at?
You regret recruiting them?
He regrets recruiting you.
You!
I trust my judgment.
You're all brilliant in your own way.
I'll level with you,
There are dirty cops in CIB.
I need your help against them.
I'm still with CIB, but surrounded by ghosts
They're vicious and you may be in danger.
It's your choice whether you want in.
I'll respect your decision.
I'm in. Singing is a hobby, so is nailing the bad guys.
Too much deliberation won't get anything done.
Cheuk Sir, when I dispose a bomb, I don't care about my own safety,
as long as other people are safe.
Screwdriver, I won't force you.
I figure if you throw caution to the wind,
I'll make a fortune on your insurance policies.
Good! Stretch out your hands.
What?
We always do this when I was in the band.
50 corny!
Your first mission is to investigate Chu Chi-bun of CIB.
Yes, Sir!
We got something, look!
On his first day back,
Cheuk Sir went to HQ in Wanchai.
I know, he went to the file room.
What files did he dig up?
He made me read and memorize a stack of files.
I didn't really notice.
What happens after that?
He left by the time I finished.
It was night time when you saw him again?
Yes. I waited for him downstairs.
He was alone?
Yes, he went home and didn't go out again.
The next day, you asked for help?
Because Cheuk Sir told me
if I had to catch the tiger alone,
holding in my pee will kill me.
Cheuk Sir was right to tell me to ask for backup.
We saw him meeting with 3 people.
3 people?
But we soon lost sight of them. Sorry, Sir!
Cheuk Sir is really out of your league.
Just do your best.
Report back to me if you spot anything wrong, understand?
Yes, Sir!
Cheuk Sir, what are we doing in a bar?
You must go to a bar when you work for CIB.
This is where news circulate.
I seldom go to a bar, because I don't drink.
You should broaden your horizon.
But don't call me Cheuk Sir.
I see.
Don't bother. Someone will sell you.
Hey, handsome. Want to try a new beer?
We're doing a promotion.
What's so special about it?
The taste is a bit bland,
but the alcohol concentration is higher.
It has a sweet, fruity taste and easy to drink.
As sweet as you?
You'll know after you tried it.
Any freebies?
How about a lighter?
I don't smoke.
Then I'll give it to you.
You took the freebie.
Are you going to order, handsome?
Let's have half a dozen, OK, Cheuk...san?
Cheuk-san? You're Japanese?
Half and half.
Just one set? Order two sets.
Help me meet my quota, OK?
Will you drink with us?
If you will, we'll have 2 sets.
That's right!
Deal! Two sets coming up.
Learn this. What?
Beer girls have all the scoops.
Get to know her better.
Yes, S...an!
Bottoms up! Right!
Carry on... Keep drinking!
Open... Open...
Open this one.
Come on, let's play the finger guessing game
Sure.
I'll go first.
Come on...
Sorry!
Give it to me.
I tried to open it, it's password protected.
I'll do it.
Cheuk Sir, I know the dirty cop behind Chu Chi-bun.
I'm back on the Force for a while.
We didn't get a chance to sit down and talk.
That's why you wanted to meet me today?
If we don't start talking,
you and I are getting farther apart.
I don't understand, Shifu.
Something may start out small,
but if you don't handle it properly,
it'll snowball into something big
and there's no turning back.
You're very profound.
You make one wrong move and you'll go astray thereafter.
Stop before it gets worse.
You still have a chance.
Ben, is someone holding something against you?
Tell me if it's true.
You and I can tackle it.
Let's keep running.
Stop it!
If you keep running, we'll grow apart.
Listen to me and turn back.
There's no turning back now.
Even if I don't know where I'm heading,
I can only keep running.
I don't want to see you on the other side.
You will if you keep this up.
I'll see you around then.
Ben!
Ben?
Cherry, I'm off work.
I'll pick you up and let's have sweet soup.
There's one with a Michelin star.
Michelin star for sweet soup?
I'm still at work.
Working OT again?
I'm still working on a contract.
It'll probably take me all night.
I'll let you get back to work.
Call me when you get home.
We'll have sweet soup tomorrow.
OK, bye! Bye!
Working late, Miss Yeung?
Yes, I have a lot of work to do.
Let me get that for you.
Thank you.
Don't stay too late.
Please turn off the lights when you leave.
No problem.
Thank you.
December 18, I stole the security card
and entered Ling Chi's IT room.
I used Mr. Tam's ID and password
to check Ling Chi's loan transactions.
Under the revolving loan accounts,
I found suspicious payment methods on many accounts.
I believe this is what Lai Sir wanted me to check.
Unfortunately, the new handler has not contacted me.
I don't know how to follow up.
Cheuk Sir, I need your help.
Who are you?
Lai Sir's UC.
How can I help you?
Lai Sir asked me to help him find dirty cops.
I have a lead and need backup.
But the new handler did not contact me, so I came to you.
You're Lai Sir's friend, you're the only one I trust.
But why should I trust you?
I know a way to find Lai Sir's killer.
How?
I followed a dirty cop to a secret armory
where we might find the gun that killed Lai Sir.
We can use forensic science to find the killer.
Are you a cop? Did you kill Lai Shui-kuen?
It hurts...let me go.
Who killed Lai Sir? Speak up!
Look, I was following orders.
Come back!
You found the dirty cop who killed Lai Sir?
So I guess this UC can be trusted.
We finally found a lead on Lai Sir's death.
Too bad this guy was killed right after he admitted he was involved.
The trail went cold again.
Even if the dirty cop is dead, the Crime Unit will look into it.
If you tell them he's the killer,
they'll follow up on this lead.
What if the Crime Unit also has someone dirty, silly?
That's part of it.
Since I don't know who this UC is,
we may jeopardize him or her by bringing it to light.
Did you contact the UC again?
We set up a meeting.
You can tag along if you want.
You'll be able to ask a lot of questions.
There you are!
Don't you remember? I'm here to cook.
I forgot. Need any help?
No, but don't expect a feast.
Simple fried eggs with tomatoes, ribs and veggies.
All my favorite.
You better mean it.
You eat too much instant noodles and canned food that are bad for you.
These dishes are delicious and easy to make. I can teach you.
No way. Then you won't cook for me again.
That's not fair! I'll get the rice.
Let go, the food is getting cold.
Hurry UP!
Ben?
Cherry, I'm off work.
I'll pick you up and let's have sweet soup.
I'm still working on a contract.
It'll probably take me all night.