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
Mr. Lea did the right thing...
Headmaster, he made those girls pull a rickshaw
My granddaughter is a lady
Asking her to pull a rickshaw
is asking her to be a coolie
I want your explanation
Or we'll never rest our case
Yes, explain yourself
Or we'll never rest
Calm down! Let's discuss this
The students used a proper way
to get something they want
They didn't break any laws
Why must you object?
You're saying I was wrong?
Students should communicate with their parents
and review their behavior
That's what you should do
Headmaster, either you suspend him
or I'll file a complaint with the Education Board
about your dereliction of duty
Educate talented students
Pride of the students
Support Mr. Lee
Correct teaching method
Where have you been?
Shut up and come with me
Who is the Headmaster?
I am. What is it?
I'm a reporter from Tai Tung Daily
The girls who won the Rickshaw Relay
were some of your students
Are you gathered here for a celebration?
Well?
Friends of the press
Thanks to Mr. Ching's leadership
our parents' support
and Mr. Lee's guidance
We managed to win
Why did you enter the contest?
We entered the contest
because we wanted the prize money
to pay for a friend's fathers operation
We wish to do what we can
to save a life
We managed to win
because of the Headmaster's consent
and our parent's support
They are so understanding and charitable
You did this to help a friend?
Why didn't you tell me?
What's the use?
Madam, you've been so supportive
Please say a few words
My granddaughter did a meaningful thing
What about Mr. Ching?
Would you like to say something?
Very well, everyone did well
Let's take a photo
Yes...
Those reporters are well informed
and God-sent
I can't let them blame Mr. Lea
You called the reporters? Smart move!
Of course
Cheers
Thanks to all of you
We managed to win
I must thank you
Without your help
My Father cannot have his operation
They are making arrangements now
Mr. Lee, I must thank you
Here's a toast to you
You don't have to thank me
I come from a poor family too
Poverty is nothing to be ashamed of
One should have aspirations despite poverty
Work hard and you'll live with dignity
If you want people to respect you
You must first respect yourself
You're from a poor family?
Thanks to my patron
or I wouldn't be here today
Kat-cheung is a famous author
He's the columnist Si Hao
"Si Hao" is the word "Kat"
Is that really you?
You're so lucky
Your idol is right here
That was nothing
I want to do something for the country with my pen
The Women's Association is preparing a pamphlet
Can you write something for us?
No problem
How clumsy of me!
I'll get you another one
Thanks! Please throw this out
Poverty is nothing to be ashamed of
One should have aspirations despite poverty
Work hard and you'll live with dignity
If you want people to respect you
You must first respect yourself
Auntie Sin, I told you 100 times
Knock before you come in
I did. You didn't answer me
Than why did you come in?
What if you passed out in here?
You're so eloquent
If you can read, you'll be outstanding
If I could read
I won't need your help
Read me this letter
The same guy from the church?
This pen is broken
Let me throw it out for you
Don't touch it!
Where's the letter?
I bet it's the same
Thanking you and don't know how to repay you etc
Your Mother is so kind-hearted
I know. Your relative almost raped you
Mother saved you and annulled your marriage
so you don't have to be a child bride
She gave food to the poor
All these years
She sponsored some poor student to Japan
under the name "Anonymous“
and told the church not to disclose her identity
because she wanted nothing in return
She had such a kind heart
You have that love-sick look
Did you fall for someone?
How do you know?
Have you aver been in love?
Who was it?
Do I know him?
Too bad he didn't love me
He only loved your Mother
Mother?
So Mother was in love with someone else
Don't blame her
She had a platonic relationship with Master Yu
They did nothing out of line
Of course I don't blame her
I feel sorry for her
She gave up her true love to save the family
and married someone she didn't love
It was very noble of her
If there was nothing between them
Why didn't you tell Yu Tsz how you feel?
How can I be so shameless?
I disagree
You must fight for your own happiness
Don't do anything reckless
You know your Grandma
Marriage is something to be taken seriously
Relax! I'm just thinking out loud
It's getting late, go to sleep
You too
Alright...
Candied haws...
Candied haws, Miss?
Want one, Chi-Kwan?
Mr. Lee! What a coincidence?
Where is he?
She's pulling your leg
You love to argue with him
I knew you'd wake up when you hear his name
Are you buying or not?
Hurry up, my treat!
I'll pay you back, alright?
Sorry!
Watch where you're going!
That looks familiar!
Let's me see
Hey!
"Cheung" is engraved on it
Did you steal Mr. Lee's pen?
He didn't want it
Why do you want it?
I know why, you fell for him!
You're in love with a teacher!
Are you serious?
It's against ethical tradition
You can't do this
Times are different now
You should keep up with the times
A new woman should be able to choose
She should take the initiative
What if you're rejected?
That's so humiliating
We should fight for our happiness
I can handle anything but not this
What a coincidence, Mr. Lee?
Stop it!
No! see for yourself
Fight for your happiness, remember?
Come on
Why are you here?
I came to donate some clothes
Did you come to pray?
Talk to you later
Father, I need to trouble you again
Please pass this letter to my patron
Sure
I really want to know
who is Anonymous
Where does he live?
How I can meet him?
Sorry, I really don't know
Even if I do, I can't tell you
Because your patron left instructions
Don't worry, someone will collect your letter
Thank you
The patron you mentioned
is called Anonymous?
I want to thank him personally
but of all the letters I have written
I have only received one reply
Excuse me, I must go now
Did Mother sponsor him?
Even the Gods are on my side!
The letters!
Dear Patron, I'm writing to you...
My Father died when I was a child
My Mother raised me alone
She can't afford to send me to school
luckily I have your support
I'm thrilled to hear from you
I will never let you down
There's something I hope you won't mind
I have always wanted to know
if you're a man or a woman
old or young
I'm very excited about my scholarship
to study medicine in Japan
I want to be like you
Helping those in need
Dear Patron, time flies
Before you know it, I have finished medical school
I have decided to give up medicine
and become a teacher when I return
because during this national crisis
I must heal the hearts of my countrymen
in order to save the country
Young people is our hope
Dear Patron, I'm standing inside the church
Imagining what you look like
I have no religion
But the benevolence you have shown me
has taught me to be selfless
We're both here in Beiping
I would really love to meet you
So do I
That night, Great Granny stayed up all night
like she was studying for an exam
That's what happens when a lovesick girl meats her man
Kat-cheung is everything Great Granny yearns for
Tall and handsome
Patriotic and hot-blooded
How exciting!
Great Granny is beside herself
Help! Let me go...
Help! Let go... Prince!
Will you marry me?
I will...
I'll be with you forever
Wong Chi-Kwan, who are you talking to?
Him...
You want to spend your life with that?
I mean...
I'm very interested in hygiene
I'd like to dedicate my life
to study the human anatomy
Since you have such aspiration
I'll loan you the model
Take your time and study it
I will...
How could you?
You ate my whole month's allowance
You volunteered, no one is forcing you
You promised not to laugh at me
that's why I'm buying
It was hilarious to see you with that thing
Stop it!
Get off her case
She's too infatuated with Mr. Lee
to know what to do
What else?
Pay attention in class
and stop dreaming
You don't understand
I have discovered a big secret
What is it?
My Mother is the patron who has been sponsoring Mr. Lee
I can't think of anything but him
What should I do?
Tell him you're in love with him
How'? I used to argue with him
How can I tell him I'm in love with him?
It's useless
Write him in your Mother's name
After you found out what he likes
Cater to him yourself
then you'll leave a good impression
By than, he'll fall in love with you
Yes, let's do it
You're making progress
If you follow my prescription
You'll increase the chance of getting pregnant
Really?
I don't mind spending money if it's true
Chi-Kwan should be home by now
It's almost time
Auntie, Uncle
There she is
Chi-Kwan, Lai-chak has been waiting for you
Have a chat with him
I need to get some rest
Stay as long as you like
Old clam producing a pearl
Did you play a trick on him?
You're home from school?
Yes
Hi
How are you? I'm Cheung Li
I'm Fan Lai-chak
Mrs. Fok's doctor
Nice to meet you
Let go of her hand
You're behaving like a lecher
Sorry, I have been overseas for too long
I was used to that etiquette
It's alright
Other than making money
What else can you do?
Westerners always sand flowers
I hope you like this
You're incredible? You know magic?
For you
Thank you
If you're so good at magic
Make yourself disappear
I'll show you the letters
Don't tell me you like that scum
I'll despise you
What? I don't understand
Why you hate him so much
I think he's quite nice
He's capable and funny
and he knows magic
He's a show-off
I like a dauntless man
Someone with ambition and ideals
like him
I know
What should I write?
He said your Mother has written him only once
If we write him out of the blue
will he...
We must think of an excuse
that won't make him suspicious
and then shift the focus on me
Good idea! Let me see...
Teaching is a great responsibility
Students are the pillars of society
You must take good care of them
Especially the rebellious ones
because rebellion is the forerunner of freedom
Spend more time with the rebellious students
Tell him it's his contribution
and your Mother's wish
What next...
here we are, Boss
You come from the country
I know the country
We have information
The Governor is hosting a party
at the Country Hotel 3 days later
It'll be the best opportunity for you
Sure thing, Boss
Is your friend still living with you?
He doesn't know anything
He'll be moving soon
Be careful
Brother Tsui...
Thank you...Kat-cheung
Why are you so happy?
I just came from the church
I received a letter from my patron
The last one was over 10 years ago
This is the second letter
He has been reading my columns
He told me to teach my students well
That's excellent
I wanted to thank him in person
What about finding a flat?
I'm working on it
rent in Beiping is expansive
It's hard to find one I like
But don't worry, I'll move out as soon as possible
You better hurry
I don't want to share my toilet
I hate to leave you
Don't be silly
You'll miss the train
and you'll lose the business deal
I only care for your money
Give me a kiss before I go
Stop it!
Talk to you later
I'm so sorry, I tripped
What the hall is wrong with you?
It's my fault
I'll help you clean up
Damn! You're making it worse
Take that filthy thing away!
I'm sorry...
Don't lose your tamper
The train is leaving
I'll buy you new clothes when you get back
Go on, hurry!
You're too blind and clumsy to be a rickshaw man
You should be a beggar
softy...
You have time to take me home?
That's what I'm doing
Hang on
A sweet potato please
This can keep your hands warm
Thanks
Get in
When I get off work every night
Riding in your rickshaw
Holding a hot sweet potato is the best
I must think of ways
to keep a long term patron
You were being nice
You forfeited your other business
just so you can pick me up every night
What other business?
It's dangerous for you to go home alone at night
It's safer if you know the rickshaw man
You should pray that I find a husband soon
then I can quit
and open a coffee shop
The night club is hosting a Starlight Extravaganza
I'll be getting off work late
Can you still pick me up?
You better find someone else
I'll be going away for a while
To where? I'm just curious
Maybe your wish will come true tomorrow
then you don't need me
I hope you were right
then I'll buy you a cup of coffee
Sure
Mr. Lee, I don't understand that last lesson
Can you show me again how to dress a wound?
I'm in a hurry
Come to class early tomorrow
I'll show you then
What's your hurry, Mr. Lee?
Can we help you?
I need to find a flat
Do you know a place for rent near the school?
I don't think so
Of course there is
Next door to Mo Siu-fun
Really?
Or maybe not
Who was it? Let me think...
I made it
What are you up to?
What's that smell?
Yes
Is it preserved bean curd?
You have such a good nose
Is it from the store around the corner?
That's right
We have the same tastes
Want one? I have extras
No, thank you
Don't you like it?
I used to
But when I walked past the store last time
They put the bean curd next to the hogwash
I stopped eating them
They're not very hygienic
You shouldn't be eating them either
I will...
Cheung Li, if you think of it
Please let me know, thank you
You call this catering to him?
Quite the opposite
How would I know he changed his mind?
This is one strike against me
Don't be so pessimistic
I have another plan
Chi-Kwan won't buy it
This will definitely work
She'll be in a very favorable position
Grandma, Auntie Sin
The rent includes room and board
Any problems?
Of course not, you're such a good landlady
Let's sign the lease
Sure
Good
Sorry, Grandma
I want to talk to you
Sin, show Mr. and Mrs. Chan around
Yes
What is it?
You can't rent out the west wing
Why not?
Mr. and Mrs. Chan are very nice
see how cute the kids are
They'll make good tenants
You're wrong, Grandma
Most landlords don't rent out
to couples with kids
Couples always argue
and kids are naughty
We'll have no peace if they move in
They'll even chase away Lady Luck
Are you sure?
Catch me...
Come back... wait for me...
Hey!
Catch me...
Oh no! My chrysanthemum!
Thank goodness the antique vase is safe
Too bad for the chrysanthemum
Don't run around, kids
You'll break our antiques
Stop running around
Look what you have done!
Don't hit me!
I told you to watch over them
You're so careless
Grandma, if they become your tenants
You'll have to put away everything breakable
and put up with their crying and bickering
see? I told you to behave
I'm sorry, Mr. and Mrs. Chan
I can't rent out the room
Why not?
I'm saving it for my granddaughter when she gets married
I'm really sorry
Sin, please see them out
This way please
I'm going to kill you
It's all because of you
I told you to keep an eye on them
I almost did it to myself
Luckily you came home just in time
Good tenants are hard to come by
Next time I have to be more picky
I have a good tenant for you
Chi-Kwan
Grandma, Auntie Sin
Here's the perfect tenant
How are you, Mrs. Wong?
He's the tenant you're talking about?
Mr. Lea has no problems with the room
Bu! I do
It's inconvenient for a teacher to stay with his student
On the contrary
If I have problems with my homework
I can go ask him
It's to our advantage, Madam Hei
If Chi-Kwan does well at school
She can graduate sooner
Exactly
That's right, in an old private school
It's common to have a live-in tutor
Alright, you can stay, Mr. Lee
I'll have to trouble you
with Chi-Kwan's studies
Don't let her slack off
So she can graduate soon
When are you moving in?
The sooner the better
Let's sign the lease in the living room
Sure
You're so naughty, Governor
Are you with me?
Of all the girls inside
I only have eyes for you
Whatever you say
Governor
Go get the car!
Go on!
I'll shoot you
Let's go for a late snack
Where to? What would you like?
Whatever
After him!
Don't see him!
We'll go back
Yes, sir
Hurry!
Brother Tsui...
You're awake?
Where am I?
This is my home
The bullet has been removed
The doctor said it has missed your vital organs
You should be fine
Doctor? He'll call the cops on me
and I'll implicate you
I must go
Sit clown! Don't worry!
This doctor is recommended by my colleague
He only cares about money
If you don't want to implicate me
You should sit still and rest up
Get well as soon as possible
then you can leave
Sorry to trouble you
I should thank you
Why?
I'm nothing but a hooker
I should be condemned
but I saved a hero today
Now I can go down in history
I know nothing about revolution
or patriotism
I only know one thing
If my friend is in trouble
I must help out
Stop talking about troubling me
I'm your friend?
Of course, unless you're not willing
The cops are looking for you
What are your plans?
I must leave at once
and wait for further instructions
What's going on? You've searched the place
What happened?
The rickshaw man is a revolutionary
He tried to assassinate the Governor last night
Over 20 guns pointed at him
That was suicidal
What happened to him?
He got away
At a time like this
being a revolutionary is suicidal
Go away...
When you're in love with someone
You'll take good care of him
The lovesick Great Granny
did everything for the man she loved
Excuse me, Auntie Sin
Did someone clean my room?
No, Chi-Kwan left instructions
forbidding us to go over there
That's strange
Did you lose something?
You think it's an inside job?
No, I think someone has moved my things around
That's odd, maybe it's...
Maybe you moved things around
and then forgot about it
I'm late for class, goodbye
Goodbye! Is the room haunted?
Bad dog... bringing in garbage again!
That's my shoe
How can you tell? They all look alike
There's a hole in the bottom
But...not anymore!
I see. You cleaned up my room
I'm your landlady
I must look after my tenants
Your shoes are too worn
You probably won't let me buy a new pair
I went through great trouble
to make it look like the old one
I'm grateful for what you did
But you shouldn't have
Now your Auntie Sin thinks the room is haunted
I won't do it again
There's something I must tell you
When I cleaned your room
I read your articles
Someone has marked them up
This version is different from
what was printed in New Youth
I meant to publish these articles
But the publisher holds a different point of view
They edited your articles?
They're not mine anymore after the edit
So I called it off
You're giving up?
I'm still thinking
Cheung Li told me
A publisher from Shanghai is here on business
He has published materials for the Women's Advancement
He's an ardent man
who respects originality
He'll print what others dare not print
Talk to him, maybe there's still hope
Are you sure this is a short cut?
Why are you so slow?
Sorry, I have shorter legs
Shit! They're all wet!
Shut up!
I'm sorry, I'm so clumsy
Shut up and pick them up!
You better go ashore
I'm sorry for being so clumsy
Try to dry them
Let's hope we can hand them in
before the publisher leaves tomorrow
We'll wait at the train station
until he shows up
Look, you're bleeding
I must have cut myself
I'm so clumsy
I cut myself
and I got your manuscripts wet
I wasn't careful enough
and now I ruined everything
I'm sorry, I didn't mean it
I'd be mad too
You worked hard on them
If it was me, I'd kill someone
Let me dress your wound
We don't want an inflammation
Shit! The ink...
I'll copy these, you'll do those
It won't take long
You better go ashore
We're almost there
We won't make it
You can't give up now
It's not just your work
It's also the people's conscience
Do this for the people
as well as for yourself
You can't give up now
Hold on tight
Mr. Leung...
Cheers!
After Mr. Leung reads through your articles
I'm sure he'll publish them
Man proposes, God disposes
I've done everything I can
The rest is up to the gods
The gods will help you
Why?
Because you're talented
Thank you
You cut your leg trying to help me
and you spent all night drying the manuscripts
I owe you more than just thank you
then make it up to me
Take me to school on your bike
Tip me off on the exams
and buy me a lavish meal
I can't help you on the first 2 requests
As for the third request
Order anything you like
I'll go ahead
Sesame seed cake with meat
and fried glutinous rice
Sure
Fried glutinous rice?
They're the best
How are they compared to
stewed glutinous rice back home?
Stewed glutinous rice?
When I was studying in Japan
I missed my Mother's stewed glutinous rice
during the Chinese New Year
I probably won't get to eat it this year
Horses racing on the hills
The moon shining on the city
The new moon...
Shining on the city
here we are
This road used to be never ending
Today, it seems to short
I need to buy something from East Street
Can you give me a lift?
No, I have to go to West Street
It's out of the way for me
Why don't you...
Why don't you go home first?
You had all the chance. What a fool!
I can barely contain myself
I ran into the biggest problem in my life
Remember I told you I'm a teacher?
I have fallen for a student
To help me realize my dream of publishing a book
She did all the run around
I'm deeply touched
We have many common interests
But there's a huge obstacle between us
It's impossible for us