If we're destined to be apart
We must accept our fate
You told me not to give into feudal ethics
Keep an open mind
and break new grounds
I always say it's better to be a woman
Only a fool would get married
You must remember
Finding someone you love
is the luckiest thing in the world
You must cherish it
No matter what lies ahead
You must never give up
Love can solve anything
Soon after Great Great Granny married Wong Yuk-lun
She has been neglected by him
While the devoted Yu Tsz
became the chef for Master Wong
so that he can be by her side
and help out when necessary
In today's society
I'm sure they would have an affair
Even though they didn't
The bad guys are still after them
Wong Yuk-lun, Great Great Granny and Yu Tsz
are slowly stepping into a trap set by Uncle Heen
Who said gambling is not a business?
You can lose an entire street
But within a few hours
You can also win a few hundred acres It's only a game
Be happy when you win
Don't get upset when you lose
I thought I was arrogant
You're even worse
You all have such dashing spirit
But we have to stick to the rules
Please itemize your assets
for the record
All our assets?
Are you afraid?
I'm only afraid you don't lose enough
Congratulations, Yuk-lun
To date, you have won 460 acres
3 streets, 2 mansions and 780,000 taels
Congratulations...
Really? I'll give 100,000 taels
and a mansion to Chin-hung
Thank you
Come on, let's continue
Of course
Deal...
Look what you've done!
Have you seen Snowy?
How can you be so rude?
I said have you seen my rabbit
Lazy bitch, where are you?
Sorry, Master Bo, I can't find it
How can you lose him?
If you don't find him soon
I'll whip your ass
Don't, I'm so sorry
How can you say that?
Who are you?
What I do to my wife is none of your business
I want to play pony
Hurry "Pl
You're too slow, we need to find Snowy
You're useless, hurry...
What's wrong?
Who are they?
That's Ding-ho, Uncle Ham's son
Sin looks after him
She's also his wife
They live in the outer mansion
and seldom come over here
Married to a kid?
She must be unhappy
She's from a poor family
She was sold as a child bride
At least now she can feed her family
That should keep her happy
Has Uncle Hean been living here long?
Not when I came with Madam Bik
I heard his business want belly up
and he owed people money
So he came to live with his sister
He's a very calculating man
Stay away from him
Damn! What kind of hand is this?
You're so lucky
A hand like this is hard to come by
Don't be so cocky
I'm going to the toilet
I'll show you when I get back
Sure...
We'll wait for you
At last count
Keep this up for a few more days
He'll squander his Father's fortune
Stay on your toes
and keep up the act
We'll split the loot later
Yuk-lun
What took you so long?
Now I'm tired
I want to go home
We'll do this later
Not after you have won so much
This is ridiculous
I'm really tired
Sit down
Don't forget it's Guan Yin's birthday
You have to go to the temple
I forgot
Make up a story for me
Just say I have an appointment
Don't do this
If your Father finds out
He won't let you come out again
Than even I can't save you
Besides you're on a losing streak
You should take a break
Choy, it's almost time
Go get the wine from the cellar
What's the matter?
I have an upset stomach
You look awful! What did you eat?
Chicken rice, same as you
Anything before that?
Master Lin brought us rabbit meat this morning
He told Tung to cook it for us
No wonder
Chicken and rabbit can never go together
I have to go again
I can't help you
Get someone else, sorry
Choy has diarrhea, he can't help us
I think I can manage
The wine jars are not very big
We'll just make more trips
I did what you asked me to
You were right
I tailed him for a few days
They are not merchants
and they're not closing any deals
They're gambling with Master Lin
He's back to his old ways
I told you
Playboys are no good
They only gamble and go whoring
I don't mind his gambling
I'm worried someone is using him as a pawn
in a scheme against this family
That Uncle Hean has ulterior motives
Fire! Get some gunny sacks
Have you seen Master Ho's frog?
Forget the frog
Get some gunny sacks and help put out the fire
Luckily it's only a small fire
Or else it'll be dangerous
What caused the fire?
It's Master Bo's frog
It's not an accident
It's a setup
Who did this?
The door is locked
Open up! We're in here!
Open up!
Open the door
Open up!
Stop it...
Why? What is it to you?
You have a lot of nerve
Carrying on in the cellar
while no one is home
I don't think Yu-fung did it
Let's investigate
Don't jump to any conclusions
Jump to conclusions?
Only someone stupid like you would believe her
It's your fault
You hired him
You let a wolf into the fold
I didn't do it
We put out a fire in the cellar
Ask Sin, she was there with us
I was with Master Bo the whole afternoon
I swear I haven't seen them
or any fire
You're lying
Why did you lie?
You helped us with the fire!
If the cellar is on fire
Where's everyone else?
Choy had diarrhea
That's why we were down there alone
What fire?
Your fire of carnal lust?
What are you saying?
Yu-fung, why did you do it?
I have always abide by my parents' teachings
I would never do such a thing
That's your version
I was told
on the day we presented the betrothal gift
He asked your Father for your hand
Is that true?
This is outrageous!
It's true
but that was in the past
Don't try to defame us
I'm the mistress, he's the cook
We have done nothing wrong
That's the way it was
and that's the way it will be
I'd like to believe you too
but do you have any proof?
The tiles!
There must be traces of the fire
How can that be?
Why are there no traces?
Why? Because you were lying
No way! There was a fire in here
This is the truth
Nobody is framing you
What can you say for yourself?
Hey!
Fighting back?
Lock them up separately
Let Master deal with them
Alright
Madam Bik... Madam Hei...
Let me go!
I'm innocent
Listen to me, Madam Hei...
Listen to me... Madam Hei
Sorry
Who's there?
Is it you, Sin?
Is that you?
I know it's you
I'm bagging you, please tell them
Sin... I know it's you
Please speak up for us
I know you're out there
I'm bagging you
Please speak up
Madam Hei
Yu-fung
Trust me, Madam Hei
I didn't do it
I didn't do anything wrong
It's no use
Sin said she didn't see you
There was no fire in the cellar
Who'd believe you?
I don't know what happened
It happened too quickly
As if someone is setting us up
If it's true, why would anyone do this?
I don't know
Sin was here
Ask her to testify
She can prove our innocence
It's too late
Master has sent for your parents
to try to decide what to do
They're in the ancestral hall
You unworthy child
What have we done?
How can you have an affair?
I have always pampered and loved you
This is such a disgrace! I'll kill...
Yu-fung, why did you do it?
I told you to know your place
Have you been listening?
Look what you have done now?
You have disgraced us
How can we ever face Master Wong?
Father, Mother, I'm innocent
I've done everything you wanted
I didn't step out of line
You're caught in the act
How can you deny it?
You have such exceptional upbringing
I'm very sorry, Master Wong
I'll pretend she has never been born
Do with her as you please
Oh no!
Yu-fung is my daughter
I went through great pains to raise her
You can't disown her
Mother, I really didn't do it
Master Wong
Yu-fung is gentle by nature
She's inexperienced and gullible
She was seduced
Please give her a chance
I'll apologize for her
Please get up...
Mother...
We can discuss this
I agree with Madam Ngai
I believe Yu-fung is innocent
Please go easy on her
Yu-fung is my daughter-in-law
I'm very fond of her
Anything I do to her now
is against my wishes
Master Ngai, we're old friends
If word gets out
It won't do us any good
Here's the divorce letter
I've decided to annul their marriage
Take her home
That'll be the and of it
Master, I refuse to leave like this
How can you stay?
Master Wong is very generous
What more do you want?
Father...
Thank you, Master Wong
What about Yu Tsz?
He's not one of us anymore
Do with him as you please
We'll have to go by the book
Master...
Say no more, I've made up my mind
Mother, what will they do to Yu Tsz?
Forget him
You're in no position to save him
Shut up!
I don't want to hear his name again
He doesn't exist after today
Mother, what are they doing to him?
Never mind that now
He's innocent! I must save him
Yu-fung... Master!
Push him in!
Yes
Stop! Please don't!
Don't do this, he's innocent
How dare you come back?
Keep them apart
Mistress...
Please...
Madam Bik, I'm bagging you
Please let him go
He's innocent, please...
Take her away
No, please...
Get up, Mistress
No...
Yu-fung...
Mother, Father, please help him
Lot go! Have you no shame?
Take her home!
No... Yu Tsz...
Let's go...
Madam Bik...
Let me go!
I know!
I know why there's no trace of the fire
Look at that!
Now you should believe me
There was a fire in the cellar
Master Yu and I have been framed
First, Choy had diarrhea
after he ate chicken and rabbit
and couldn't help with the wine
leaving us alone in the cellar
then someone rigged the door
When we open it
the oil lamp fell
and lit up the rag soaked in wine
The burnt tile was flipped over
the cracks were filled up
all other evidence removed from the cellar
leaving no trace behind
making it impossible for us to defend ourselves
Hear that? Yu-fung is innocent
Yes, she's telling the truth
What about Sin?
How do you explain that?
I can prove she was lying
Recognize this?
I found this in the cellar
You better speak up
If you tell us the truth
You can save our lives
and the reputation of both families
You're the only one who can prove our innocence
I'm nobody
I can take the heat
But you must not ruin Madam Fung's reputation
Sin!
I'm sorry, Madam Fung
I lied
I helped them put out the fire
No, I should be sorry
I didn't find this in the cellar
You must have left this when you brought me food
I know you're a kind-hearted girl
or else you won't bring me food
I know you'll tell us the truth
In any case, I'm grateful to you
for saving our lives
But I'll be dead now
Who threatened you?
Whoever it is
He framed Yu-fung and Master Yu
I'll back you up, tell us
I think I know who it is
I can't believe this losing streak
Mark it down
Chin-hung, massage my shoulders
Me? Giving you a massage?
In your dreams
What's the matter?
You're finished
What are you saying?
It's not funny! What do you mean finished?
You don't get it?
You gambled away your Father's fortune
You're finished!
Hello everyone!
I see you have cleared yourselves
Congratulations
You admit framing us?
Chung-heen, don't admit it if you didn't do it
Don't worry
I was worried they'll ruin my plan
But now everything is done
You caused all this trouble
Why did you do it?
What do you want?
It's too late for that now
Master Wong
You son signed these recently
Please take a look
Yes, I must pay up
Here's the deed
It's in the commercials
Gambling is like throwing money in the water
Wong Yuk-luk gambled his fortune away
and broke his family's heart
But the culprit himself
still didn't have a clue
Yu-fung, on the other hand
Knew that no matter how hard it was
She must brace herself
As for the devoted Yu Tsz
He knew exactly what lies ahead for Yu-fung
and felt excruciating heartache
Master Wong, everything is in order
Please move out in 3 days
We need to start moving
Master Lin
Yes?
The title deeds to the house
and the antique shop
are mortgaged to our bank
Please sign here
Here's your cash
Thank you
Why are you doing this?
I'll walk you out
Thanks
Chung-heen...
Yu-fung, we have done you great injustice
I'm very sorry
Watch your health, Master
You... I'll kill you...
Master...
Don't... mind your health
Master...
Father...
Master...
Yu-fung, forgive Yuk-lun...
Look after the family...
I will
Fire... Yuk-lun
Let go! Fire... get out!
Stop fighting
Mother...
Madam Hei
Help...
Auntie Hei...
Let me
Madam Bik
Be careful!
Hurry... the Master...
Yuk-lun...
Sister
Mother, are you alright?
I must tell you something now
or I may not have the chance
I'm not your Mother
Sister
In order to secure my position
I made Tai Hei give me her new born baby
Tai Hei is your real Mother
Without an omens
Everything was gone over night
Wong Yuk-lun gambled away his entire fortune
Master Wong died on the spot
Lin Chung-heen died in the fire
Madam Bik was wounded in the fire
and was paralyzed from the waist down
Madam Chi sustained a head injury
and flipped out
For Madam Hei, it was a blessing in disguise
She lost the fortune but gained a son
The Wong residence vanished overnight
Wong Yuk-lun should be man enough
to do his part as the sole heir
But look at him, he's pathetic
He's not cut out for poverty
It was up to Great Great Granny to pick up the pieces
They're gone...
Servants waited on us
Now we have nothing
Where there is a will, there is a way
We'll make it
First we must find a place to stay
Miss Yu-fung...
Fu?
Master sent me
They want you to go to the countryside with them
Now that Master Wong is dead
and there's disorder everywhere
The foreigners will be here soon
He doesn't want to stay
Go...
Sister
Are you alright? Sit down first
Even Yu-fung is deserting the sinking ship
I'd leave than stay with us and starve
I'm hungry, when can we eat?
Be patient, Master Bo
I'll find you something later
That's all you care about
Because of your father
We have nothing to eat
Yu-fung, forgive Yuk-lun...
Look after the family...
Are you coming?
Tell Father and Mother
I'm staying
I must take care of them
Take good care of my parents
Tell them after I settle down
I'll visit them when I have time
Miss...
Go on!
Take care of yourself
Yu-fung, we're lucky to have you
Don't say that
Let's find a place to stay
Sorry I'm late
I found you a place to stay
Yu Tsz
It's a bit shabby
It'll be fine if you clean it up
here? Are you serious?
How can we stay here?
Ka-cheung!
Well? It should be alright
Master Cheung
I know this is a bit shabby
I don't normally let anyone stay here
If it wasn't for Master Cho
I would never grant this favor
Thanks
Thank you
The Wong residence was comfortable
I'm afraid you're not used to this
here are some quilts
for when it gets cold
Thank you, Master Cheung
Make yourselves at home...
Thanks
Thank you
They stink!
Times are different, get used to it
They'll be fine after we clean them
After we clean up this place
It'll be much better
I know this is condescending
But this bakery is all I can find for now
At least we have a roof over our heads
We can't thank you enough
You were supposed to be our chef
Now you're helping us instead
I'm so sorry, Master Yu
I don't know much
but this is the least a man can do
I brought some steamed buns
This should be enough for now
I must help Master Cho prepare a banquet
I'll look in on you later
Thanks for everything
These buns are too hard!
No, Mother!
These buns are too hard!
Yu-fung
You must eat to get your strength
I know this is no delicacy
But it's not that bad
Master Bo, we can't afford lavish meals
Steamed buns beats going hungry
I don't want it
They're hard as stones
I want roast mutton...
Master Bo
Give him time, he'll understand
Even we get past today
What about tomorrow?
We can't have buns everyday
Don't be disheartened
We'll take one day at a time
As long as we have the strength
We won't go hungry
Yu-fung is right
As long as we can work, we'll manage
I can be a coolie
What? A coolie?
Who'll look after Mother?
Look at us now
Who do we thank for our plight?
If someone needs to get a job
It shouldn't be you
Fine, I'll get a job
Yuk-lun
If I can find money
you won't have to go hungry
or stay here anymore
Where can you get money?
From my friends
Poor people have no friends
It's not a good thing to borrow money
I'm not borrowing
My name should still carry some weight
They used to spend my money
Pui-leung is nothing compared to you
when it comes to connections
I'm going
Don't force yourself
Don't worry, I'll find money
Chung-kei! Yat-tung! Good to see you
Who's that beggar?
It's me! Wong Yuk-lun
What happened to you?
His house has been forfeited
Cut the crap!
Just pay back the money I loaned you
When did we borrow from you?
Don't make up stories
I gave each of you 500 taels last month
Exactly!
You said 500 taels was nothing
You gave it to us
That's right
Fine, then let me borrow it from you
Look at you!
You can't possibly pay us back
Get lost!
If they won't, I will
Do you need money?
What do you want to say?
I don't grovel to anyone
Wonderful!
I've seen enough playboys
but one with such character
You're the first
If I loan you money
You'll turn me down
Why don't I pay you to work for me?
Are you interested?
We finally have all the ingredients
These rich families are incredible
So much work for a meal
That's why they need me
I'm sure if I didn't go to Canton
Nona of this would have happened
Forget it, it's over now
If I were here
I would never allow this to happen
Hard to believe Master Wong ended up like this
I'm worried about Miss Yu-fung
I thought by marrying Wong Yuk-lun
she'll have an easy life
That's all you think of
No wonder you're accused of having an affair
Stop dreaming
She's married
It's over between you
I went to Canton
to see the owner of a big restaurant
to find a job for you
Tao Tao Ju wants me as their head chef
I want you to come with me
As your second chef?
This is a great opportunity
If you work hard, you'll make a name for yourself soon
Well? Can't let go?
You're in a thankless position
Given the chaotic situation
The foreigners will move in soon
You should come to Canton with me
Hurry...
You're too slow. Hurry...
You're a man
Walk tall, let them applaud you
Who's that?
Wong Yuk-lun the playboy
Why is he carrying a pig?
That's what he deserved
Come on! You'll earn 20 coppers
Hurry up, sissy!
You need strength to kiss up to me
Your mother didn't feed you?
What's this?
You...
You're useless
What are you doing on the ground?
Forget it, here's your pay
Get lost!
You said 20 coppers
You made a mess
I should make you pay
This is more than you deserve
You're in luck
This is fun! Let's go
Thank you, Master Yu
We were very hungry
Thanks for bringing us food
That's right
If we count on Yuk-lun
We'll starve to death
He's not back yet?
I saw him near Prince Kung's residence
You saw Yuk-lun?
Drink up...
There he is
Cheers
Yuk-lun
Why are you drunk?
4 coppers for a bottle of wine
What's wrong with you?
We're waiting for you to bring us food
and you went drinking?
Waiting for me? For what?
You have him
He'll do anything
You must have told them
You ratted on me
You're crazy
What happened?
I failed you
That's how I am
I can't do anything
except spend money
I'm a playboy, a wastrel
I can't carry a pig
They played me for a fool
You carried a pig?
Why? You look down on me?
Of course not
Madam Hei
In your mind
I'm the culprit
I'm the devil, a loner
I mined the household
and killed Father
Auntie Bik is paralyzed
Auntie Chi want bonkers
and Mother is a cripple
And you
I know what you're thinking
You regret marrying me
If you want him
Go ahead, I don't want your pity
Good job!
Any woman would love to slap a man like him
He's nothing but a bum
What must Great Great Granny do
to support this family?
If you think being a woman is tough nowadays
I'd say it's worse back than