If there is not the war,
you don't get the great general;
if there is not a great occasion,
you don't get a great statesman;
if Lincoln had lived in a time of peace,
no one would have known his name.
- Theodore Roosevelt
Loki
What are you doing here?
You know how dangerous this is?
What if someone from Cheung Hing or Fook Wo saw you?
People come up here all the time.
I sent you our coded message and you didn't respond.
I was worried about you, so I came over.
I didn't respond because it's not important.
As you can see, I'm fine. You should go.
I'm here anyway, let's talk.
We haven't talked for a while.
Guess what? I found my Mom.
Really?
Her boyfriend died.
She was very upset and became a gambler.
She owes a lot of money and I had to keep bailing her out.
She wouldn't change so I scolded her.
Then she ran out onto the street and wanted to kill herself.
But things are OK now. I have my Mom back.
That's good.
But she's a real piece of work.
I wanted you around so bad, but it's OK now.
She's more sensible now.
She's now singing on Temple Street.
Let's go root for her.
I can't.
Can't even go hear her sing?
Fine! We'll sit at different tables.
Then sneak into the dressing room to say hi.
I'm nobody to you.
Meeting your family is not a good idea.
Lok, can you tell me what kind of
relationship do we have?
We're Cheuk Sir's UCs.
Of course we're more than that.
When I sat on the bomb,
your risked your life to protect me.
You were worried when that otaku approached me.
We came up with our own set of codes.
You're wearing the helmet I gave you
and took me around on your bike.
You used to smile at me all the time.
Why don't you smile anymore?
Did something happen? Tell me.
All I can say is...there's nothing between us.
Whatever you told me before,
is no different from what other colleagues told me.
Of course not!
You think I'd get the wrong feeling?
What happened between us
you can’t pretend they didn't happen.
Tell me what's going on.
Will you stop it?
I didn't realize I gave you the wrong impression.
It was my fault, OK?
Please don't grab me, OK?
Let me apologize.
Sorry, maybe I got this all wrong.
I'm sure I was mistaken.
It's OK, I must go.
Don't come up again.
It's too dangerous.
Ling Chi Finance, can I help you?
Yes, we have dial-a-loan.
No, you don't need to come up or bring proof of income.
Tell me about your job,
the name of the company, address and phone number.
If the loan is approved,
the money will be deposited into your account directly.
You want to think about it?
Sure...it's good to think things over.
You want something?
Auntie Lan said you'll root for her.
Give this to her.
What is it?
She wants to update herself.
She wanted me to print the lyrics of some of the latest songs,
so she can keep up with the times.
She should sing songs fitting for Temple Street.
Why you?
You told her you're bringing a friend.
She thought it was me.
Give her my regards.
Chui "I'm-tong! What?
Busy? Can you go with me?
Aren't you going with Lok?
He's busy today and busy from now on.
I'm always bumming around.
I love it when people ask me out.
Especially a date with Mui.
That's what I'm waiting for.
Let me call the florist.
I must send her some flowers.
Thank you.
It was nothing.
Hey!
Are you crazy? What are you doing?
This is for messing with Mui.
Who do you think you are?
What's between us is none of your business.
I won't let you mess with her.
If you love her, take her.
Leave me out of this. You're crazy.
Hey, I'm not finished.
Stay away from me.
I don't want to talk about Mui.
Leave me alone.
Bouts of pain fill my heart
My red teary eyes and your shadow
You wave your hand helplessly
These goldies are timeless.
Have you been fighting?
Be quiet and listen.
The guys from the Fook Wo casino?
He's from Fook Wo, but he's not the enemy.
Loving you breaks my heart
and makes me crazy
new"
I lost my cool and happiness
Thank you.
Why don't you feel the pain?
You don't care for my love
It's over.
Getting jilted is no big deal.
You Mo...continue to work with each other.
Him and I will work together.
We'll just be co-workers.
Remember what you said.
Bouts of pain filled my heart
Auntie Lan!
Sorry, we just finished the renovation.
I put on essential oil to get rid of the smell.
Have a seat.
Johnny and Victor will be here shortly.
I have printout for your meeting.
Please take a look.
I'm new at this, please give me pointers.
I'll be outside, call me if you need me.
Thanks! You're welcome.
Scarlett...
Sorry! Is Victor here?
It's almost time. The agents are here.
Are you OK?
Meet Mr. Ngai Tak-shun, Asia's new Boss.
Starting today, he'll replace Mr. White.
Thank you for coming here to met me.
I'm Victor, Johnny and I will watch over Asia.
Let's cut to the chase.
Let's not make the other Bosses wait.
Today, I'm hosting the meeting on behalf of Asia.
I'd like the agents to convey your Bosses' wishes.
Man, let's begin.
OK! First, Pd like to follow up on our meeting in Europe.
We signed an agreement with Shing Chi
to launder all their money in Greece
before the sovereign credit rating is lowered.
The commission is 5% and we must complete it in 4 days.
Regarding today's agenda,
the leader of the opposition in Zimbabwe
wanted to borrow US$100M,
what do you think?
Lady Coco said we have deals with the military,
we may piss off both sides.
Captain is worried about the government forces
capturing Z strategic towns from the opposition.
It's probably too risky.
Victor, what's your view?
They both gave a good analysis.
But they missed one point.
Our current deal is to help the government sell black market oil and earn a commission.
We can grant a loan to the opposition
only if they give us the drilling rights of the oil wells.
After all, oil is in constant supply
and the figures will be clearer.
If you don't object, let's do that.
Let's have a drink.
Cheers! Cheers!
Well? How do you like the wine?
Very nice.
Let me tell you a story.
It's a stow about this wine.
How nice of you!
I was sent to a village on an operation
where I met the owner of this wine.
He was in the wine trading business.
But because of the war and the economic sanctions,
his company closed down.
He was unresolved about the restrictions.
He opened the biggest vineyard in his country
and started to make wine.
A few years ago, the wine from his winery became the top 10 in the world.
This wine tastes even better after I heard the story.
Nowadays, people buy wine from him.
He doesn't rely on someone else.
He taught me one thing.
No matter how rich you are,
without any clout, you'll be back to square one overnight.
Only power can make people bow before you.
That's why you opened this wine?
I often use this to remind me.
Our goal must be very clear.
You're not far from your goal.
Becoming Johnny's partner is the first step.
I'm sorry you'll have to continue to work very hard.
Relax! Johnny made no moves on me.
With Man on the inside working for us,
I feel safe being the agent.
Only when I have absolute power
I can guarantee your safety.
I'm sure you will and it won't be long.
To our future!
Cheers! Cheers!
The disk I gave you is useless?
I came to tell you,
I had someone hack into that disk
and reached 3 companies' sewer.
But they were shut down right away.
Using a high security system with remote control,
I'm sure they're related to money laundering
You still suspect me?
I'll trust you when I have solid evidence to arrest Johnny.
You're so efficient, that won't take long.
The I.T. expert gave me a full report.
Someone hacked into 3 clients' system in Z days.
Three? You told me two.
How can they hack into three clients at the same time?
It's likely someone hacked them based on your client list.
Don't worry, we have a security system that can auto delete the files.
There won't be a leak in the data.
I'm not worried about the system.
I'm worried if there was a leak on the client list,
you and I will be in a lot of trouble.
We're just guessing.
We manage the security system,
no one has alerted them.
They'll know if one more client is hacked.
I see. I'll look into it.
Be careful! They all have firearms.
I know.
Fishballs with extra thick noodles and braised beef sauce,
add a bit sesame oil and vinegar.
Is it really that good?
Auntie, you should put Raptor's recipe on the menu.
I guarantee people will queue up from here to Shamshuipo.
You're exaggerating!
I was in touch with Raptor,
he said he'll be in Hong Kong.
Did he come by?
No. Not a glimpse of him.
Maybe he has work to do.
Here's the money he sent this month.
That's all he does.
It's the thought that counts.
Maybe he thinks you don't want to see him.
Take it. I have to go.
Cheuk Sir! Raptor!
Thank you.
I heard everything.
You've been looking after my Mom ever since.
You even gave her money. Thank you.
It's my job.
I recruited you as a UC.
I'm the reason your mother is alone.
It's not your fault.
You've been so good to us.
How could I forget how nice you have been to us?
How could I possibly suspect you?
You were right. It was an accident.
Why is Heaven playing a trick on us?
Wing-cheong and the others died in the explosion.
I lost everything, including my identity.
I'm like a rat on the street
and dared not go see my Mom.
Tell me what happened.
When you woke up, why didn't you go to the embassy?
I thought you were dirty
and you'd still try to kill me if you knew I'm alive.
I couldn’t make a living in Thailand
so I bought a phony passport and came back to Hong Kong.
I dared not show my face,
sol hung out with the junkies and sell intel to the cops.
The key is you're alive.
You can start over.
Your fingerprints can prove you're still alive.
Really?
There were precedents for oases like this.
You can even be a cop again.
But this is not the right time.
Why?
There are dirty cops on the Force.
You'll be in danger.
Raptor, interested in fighting these dirty cops with me?
Of course!
Your identity will be very useful.
But you'll have to postpone seeing your mom.
To her, I'm a punk.
If I can help you complete this mission,
I can tell her proudly
I'm a cop and not a punk.
Let's work hard so that day will come soon.
Thank you, Sir!
Here...
What's going on?
New"
Brother Foon-hei is tired of eating tea restaurant food.
He ordered good stuff for us.
This Thai restaurant is famous in this neighborhood.
Eat this while it's hot.
Cheuk Sir told you to watch out for this guy
Relax! The food is not poisoned.
You don't believe me? I'll eat whichever piece you point at.
This one.
OK...it's delicious. Eat it while it's hot.
Come on...
Dig in!
Let me try.
A baby coconut for each of you.
I'll enjoy mine upstairs. Enjoy!
Relax! You can count on me.
Alright...
I haven't had a baby coconut for ages.
(Indonesia)
You don't work for Johnny,
why do you have this ring?
Someone gave it to me.
Who is your Boss?
Chum Foon-hei of Fook Wo.
I have heard of him.
Since you brought the ring, you must want something.
Mr. Man Li, Brother Foon-hei wants to talk to you.
Mr. Man Li, I'm sorry we had to meet like this.
Chum Foon-hei, just tell me what you want.
Fook Wo would like to work with you.
Why would I do that?
Because your partner cannot be trusted.
You mean Johnny?
Yes, someone hacked into your servers of Tsun Hing and Ying Hing.
I bet they didn't tell you.
Johnny didn't bring it up because he took care of it.
Perhaps you're safe for now.
Do you know why your companies became the target?
What if I told you Johnny leaked your client list?
Would you believe me?
What do you want, Chum Foon-hei?
Simple, work with me when Johnny is dead.
Johnny will die?
In 3 days.
Within 3 days, Johnny will be dead.
Don't move! I know you.
You're Madam Cheung's dirty cop.
You guys killed those dirty cops.
Am I right? Speak UP!
There really was a masked killer after us.
This is a copycat murder we intend to frame him for.
Madam gave the order to take you out.
Come back!
Ben! Shifu!
Don't move, you're hurt!
After everything I have done,
you're still willing to come see me?
You're my protege,
I hope to bring you back to the right path.
I don't want anything to happen to you.
I should have listened to you and turn back.
I shouldn't be doing this.
Tell me what happened.
I was stupid and wanted to get ahead.
I misplaced my trust in Madam Cheung.
She gave me a secret mission,
to retrieve some missing dope hidden by a UC.
I arrived at the place and someone fought me for me the dope.
I fought him off in the end, but I lost my gun.
How did that happen?
I thought I dropped it in the fight.
But I combed the place and couldn't find it.
I reported back to Madam Cheung.
She offered to help me and told me not to report it.
It was a setup.
Soon afterwards, she told me she found my gun,
but it wasn't the same piece.
She's been using that against you?
Not only that. She told me Fong Sir was dirty
and told me to bug Fong Sir's phone.
He was gunned down while he was meeting his informer?
The CIP of the rabbit team?
I'm the reason Fong Sir is dead.
If I caught on sooner about Madam Cheung,
Fong Sir would be still alive.
You trusted her. It's not your fault.
She entrapped you.
I used Cherry to kill you and your UCs.
I really thought Madam Cheung would spare me and Cherry.
But...I had to kill Cherry.
I was useless...utterly useless...
Cherry didn't blame you.
After I read Cherry's letter,
I realized I can't go on.
But Madam Cheung wouldn't let up.
He told someone to pose as the dirty cop killer.
She wanted me dead.
Ben, it's not hopeless.
You still have a choice. Turn yourself in.
Just tell Hui Sir everything you know.
Last time I saw the Assistant Commissioner, he had high hopes for me,
but this time...I'm here to turn myself in.
It's going to be difficult,
but at least you found your way back.
You're still young, you still have a chance.
What is it?
I split my wound.
Do you need an ambulance?
I'm not a weakling.
Shifu, get me some gauze and bandage.
Wait here. I'll go get help.
What's the matter with you?
Can't even find him? Keep looking.
I was a good cop. Why did you force me to be a dirty cop?
Why? You did this to me.
If I die, I will bury you with me.
Ben...
Stay back.
Calm down! Stay back!
Calm down. Let her go...
You can still turn back.
There's no turning back.
Cherry is dead. You can’t turn back the clock.
Ben...
There's no turning back, Shifu.
Listen to me, drop the gun.
Cherry is dead, she must die too.
Ben...
Madam Cheung, why did Chu Chi-bun try to kill you?
Because he has violated the Police code and probably broken the law.
Like what?
He lost his gun and did not report it.
He secretly used another gun as a replacement.
That's a big deal.
You can check his gun.
The serial number has been changed.
Hui Sir, IIO will look into it.
Also, Fong Sir, who was killed while he was meeting with his informer,
someone bugged his mobile phone
and we found the recording inside Chu Chi-bun's computer.
You suspect Chu Chi-bun is connected to Fong Sir's murder?
I suspect Chu Chi-bun is dirty.
Madam, why didn't you report this sooner?
I have gathered the evidence,
he found out when I was about to report him,
that's why he wanted to kill me.
We will conduct a thorough investigation based on your statement.
Madam Cheung, go home and get some rest.
Thank you, Sir!
Hui Sir!
Cheuk Sir, have a seat.
Hui Sir, why do you want to see me?
I shot your protege in front of you,
I'm sure you'll be very upset.
I wish to talk to you.
I'm OK, I'm adjusting.
I hope you realize I had no choice.
I must shoot to kill.
You didn't have a choice, but he did.
He chose a path of no return.
Madam Cheung told us Ben was dirty.
When she was ready to expose him,
Ben was cornered and chose to kill her.
Hui Sir, you think this is the truth?
Madam Cheung turned in strong prima facie evidence against him.
We will conduct a thorough investigation.
As Ben's shifu, what do you think of him?
Do you know anything we don't?
Ben was injured, he asked me to drive him to HQ to do something.
I didn't realize he wanted to kill anyone.
I don't know the details of Madam Cheung's statement.
But Ben is dead and the dead cannot bear witness.
I don't wish to make wild guesses.
Of course, we'll handle this with care.
Let me know if you think of anything suspicious.
Yes, Sir!
Didn't expect Chu Chi-bun to be gunned down by Hui Sir.
He made the wrong choice.
But that Madam Cheung is outrageous to put on such an act.
She should be an actress, not a cop.
Cheuk Sir, why didn't you tell Hui Sir Madam Cheung is dirty?
Before we have solid proof,
bringing it up prematurely
will only put them on their guard.
They killed Cherry, now Chu Chi-bun.
It's probably a relief for Ben.
Make sure you don't make the wrong move,
or else it'll be difficult to turn back.
It appears Mr. White was killed because he failed to meet target.
Mr. Ngai helped Johnny clean up the mess.
So Johnny recommended him to replace Mr. White.
The organization only cares about numbers.
For Mr. Ngai to secure his position,
it's best that he retains Mr. White's existing clients.
We offer a better deal than Mr. White,
those who only care about money should be easy to solicit.
All except King.
Who is he? Is he greedy?
Can we offer him a bigger discount?
It's not about money.
King and Mr. White are good friends.
Mr. Ngai killed Mr. White,
I don't think he'll work with us.
Can we skip King?
People call him King because of his clout.
Everyone follows his lead.
Without his consent, the others probably won't work with us.
It's OK, I'll try to bargain with him.
If he finds out you're Mr. Ngai's agent,
he might avenge Mr. White.
It'll be too dangerous for you.
The agent must do a good job.
Don't tell Mr. Ngai.
Please enjoy.
Brother King.
You came alone, Miss Sze...you have guts.
Brother King is a businessman,
who would not make a move on a potential partner for no reason.
Ngai Tak-shun's agent is as tough as they say she is.
Before you came, you must have found out
my relationship with Mr. White.
I know you and Mr. White have been through life and death together.
He took a bullet for you in Columbia.
If you knew, I'm curious to know
what makes you think you can convince me?
Money is king. Everyone likes money.
Money is king. Your offer is lucrative.
But I must pay back the bullet I owe White.
If you represent Ngai Tak-shun,
and he broke White's neck with his bare hands,
I'll put this bullet in you.
No problem.