If we're destined to be apart
We must accept our fate
You told me not to give in to 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
I have an announcement
I'm having a baby
What?
There'll be a baby in 7' months
Who's the father?
When are you getting married?
Will it show at the banquet?
Is it K.O. Fong?
Or that Ho Po-tai?
Or Kat's?
It doesn't matter
I've decided to raise the baby alone
A single mother?
Don't worry!
I'll help Sze-ka with the baby
Me tool I'm the godmother
I'll help take care of him
The jerk's denying it?
You can tell me
We'll go after him legally
Raising a baby is a big responsibility
Being a single mother is tough
Look at you
How can I face your parents?
I know this is hard to swellow
It's hard for me to explain
why I'm doing this...
Don't worry, Auntie
What Sze-ka needs is our support
Think how happy we'll be with the baby
Relax, Auntie! I'm a big girl now
I want to do this
I won't be sorry
I don't know what you're thinking
But you must be careful now that you're pregnant
Come home more for soup
Yes, Madam
Alright! Enough about you
Back to business
I have convinced Mr. Wong and Mr. Cheung
not to press charges
Really?
We got ourselves into this
Than suddenly you're having a kid
What about Phoenix House?
Don't worry
I won't let you lose money
Give me some time and I'll fix everything
Where am I?
I can't find my way out
Don't cry
Are you lost and can't get out?
Follow the rainbow
and you'll find your way out
Rainbow? How can I find it?
Trust your instincts
Instincts? Wait...come back...
Come back... trust my instincts?
Look at the food!
Broccoli and lily bulbs
Fried eggs with shrimp, fried fish
Taro duck, spare ribs and chestnut chicken
I made these for you
You like greasy food
Broccoli and lily bulbs is perfect
to clean your system
You know what does a baby need?
Me
It's protein, silly
Fried eggs with shrimp has protein
Fish has omega 3 and DHA
which helps develop the baby's brains
Baby, because of you
I get to eat good food
Go ahead and fawn on me
Start eating before they show up
Where are the chopsticks?
I'll get it, Your Majesty
They're here on time!
I'll do it...
This is not a canteen
Looks good! Let's get the rice
I'll help you
Sure
Let me do it
Your plan really works
Look how good she is to me!
Take my advice, don't go overboard
Don't worry!
I just want to teach her a lesson
What? You're coming
There's no room
Maybe next time... bye
Let's eat...
The food is getting cold, hurry!
I have a plan
We can make money from this
Private kitchen is the in thing
We'll revive Phoenix House
and turn it into a private kitchen
Again?
Trust my instincts, it'll work
Let's eat
This unit is a bit old
but it's close to where you live
It's convenient but on the quiet side
It's big but the rent is low
Perfect for a private kitchen
We can seat no more then 24
It's enough to set 4 tables
What do you think?
It's OK
But this long corridor is a bit wasted
and look at that...
These buildings are blocking the view
Renovation was half finished
Maybe there's something wrong
Let's look some more
Wait...this is Phoenix Private Kitchen
You've decided?
Rainbow... trust me
This is perfect for Phoenix Private Kitchen
The crib looks nice, let's take a look
Sure
Be careful
These are nice!
Charming pink lady
She'll attract all the boys
What if it's a boy?
He'll scare off the girls
Get blue
What if it's a girl?
It's your fault
You won't let the doctor tell you
Now we don't know what to buy
We'll just buy extras
How about green?
I don't like green
It's perfect for babies
Ho way! It's so ugly!
I'll buy it for you
Can I help you?
No thanks. We're just browsing
Take your time
Watch it
I kind of want a baby too
Why not? You and Pang...
I don't know what's wrong with him
He's like a baked Alaska
keeping me at arm's length
But for some reason
It makes me want him more
What am I doing?
That's what you deserve
Pang is a nice guy
If you love him, hang onto him
Don't come crying to me
if someone snatches him
Love is a tug of war between the sexes
Ching considers herself a man-killer
But even then she has met her match
Surprise!
You called a plumber, Miss?
Who are you?
I'm Yung
Mr. Tang asked me to come
But he didn't tell me you're so hot
Which tap needs fixing?
In there
In there?
This is great, do you mind?
Hey!
I know more then plumbing
I used to be a fireman
I can fix anything
Fix my foot! Get out!
Come out of there and get lost!
What's the matter?
I can really help you
Get lost or I'll call the cops
Give that back
Call me next time
Why aren't you here? You promised me
I'm tied up right now
I called the plumber already
Didn't he show up?
I won't need you if he's useful
Sorry, I'm come by later
How about Sunday?
I'm fully booked for the next few days
What do you need me for?
Water ski
Come back!
Look at that chic!
You're right
She's cute
What is it?
It's windy
You don't want them to stare
Rub this on for me
You can't get away from me...
Not yet, stay cool
Or everything will be lost
Stay calm, Tang Pang...
Hallo? Ok, bye!
Who was that?
A friend
Let's go waking
But I don't know how
I'll teach you! Come on
Stand up straight...
Like this?
Yes! That's it
Do what I'm doing
Hey, don't be scared, stand up...
Like this? You're incredible
Be careful! Pang, are you alright?
Stop the boat! He fell in!
Are you alright, Pang?
Don't scare me!
I can't do without you!
Ching, wake up...
What did you say?
I can't do without you
Louder
I can't do without you
You're lying, you ignored me!
Because I want you to care
What are you doing?
Get something important
Not as important as me
Listen, I've studied this
This is how you drink red wine
Cheers...
Well?
Excellent
Listen... after we finish the red wine
We'll drink other Chinese liquors
If you drink with us
You're our good friend
Our good friend, right?
Let's look at the contract
I'll explain before we start drinking
Be patient
Listen, money is not the issue
We'll talk business after we finish drinking
Cheers...
Yan?
Do you know it's pathetic
to spend New Year's Eve alone?
Can you spend the night with me?
You drank too much
I'll take you home
No... home to Hong Kong or Canada?
No, I'm in Shanghai
We're both in Shanghai
Don't...I'll take you home
No! Why must I go home?
I've been waiting for you
For the whole year
Can you forgive me?
Please don't leave me
Don't do this
No...
The current K.O. Fong
is no longer your best choice
No, you're the best
You're always the best
I know I did a very stupid thing
I'm bagging you, don't leave me
I know it was my fault
Please forgive me
Remember I said eyes can talk?
I see our future in your eyes
I don't want to be alone
Not on New Years eve
New Year's ave of 2004
was particularly important tome
My baby was finally born
Not the one inside of me
But Phoenix Private Kitchen
The century-old business is reborn
Thank you, everyone
Friends, gourmet and friends of the press
Welcome to our opening night
I'm very happy tonight
not because of the publicity you're giving me
But because I have met you
and am spending the last night of 2004
with my baby
Here's a toast to you all
Cheers...
Wait...here's the dessert
Please take a group photo for us
Sure...
Thanks... this way
Closer, thanks
What?
What is it?
She's going into labor
Get her to the hospital
It hurts...
Take a look, it's a boy!
Congratulations!
The baby is healthy, he's over 8 lbs.
This is from the hospital staff
Thanks
He's my baby?
He's heavy! I have a big responsibility
Sze-ka's maternal side had girls
Now Sze-ka has a boy
Is this some sort of omen?
Even the banker doesn't always win In baccarat
What are you going to call him?
Look, the countdown
10, 9, 8, 7...3, 2, 1, happy New Year!
Happy New Year
Happy New Year, let me hold him
No, let me hold him
Wait...he's wet
Shit, Tai Bo
Tai Bo?
That's his name
Because he's my precious baby
Cheers!
Congratulations!
Thanks
How brilliant!
You handled the IPO of
China Mobile in Hong Kong and the U.S.
You must be the Man of the Year in accounting in 2005
No one can rival that
This could be your toughest challenge in this field
The mobile phone business in China
has such great potential
Of the 300 million users in China
200 millions use China Mobile
It's easy to make the books look good
The hard part is to win such a big client
Am I right, K.O.?
It's been a long time
Indeed it has
You reached new heights in 10 months
How I envy you!
Competition brings out the best in me
After earning all those zeroes
I hope you'll reward your staff
We're all shareholders doing our jobs
No rewards are necessary
You are a popular boss
No wonder they left me one by one
Perhaps I should learn from you
Let's take the boat out someday
for old time's sake
Sure... someday
Good!
What are you talking about?
About my sickness
I know your mother is a brilliant business woman
Now I know she's not only your advisor
but also a cancer survivor
She's recuperating
She still needs rest
Mr. Cheung
How are you?
Auntie, it's windy here
I brought you a shawl, put iton
Thanks
K.O., people always say
There's always a woman behind a successful man
and you have two
How lucky you are!
What do you think of the reception?
Well done
If I need to host another function in Hong Kong
I'll let you handle it
You flatter me, Mr. Cheung
I'll be going to Canada with Mrs. Fong
You'll have to hurry if you need me
Why is that?
Excuse me
Go on
Please sit down
Yes
Miss Tai
In 10 short months
You opened Phoenix Private Kitchen
and published cook books
Will you model after your ancestors
and have your own career
and extend the legend of Phoenix House?
Compared to my ancestors
I'm luckier to be born in this day and age
What I lack, instead
is their invaluable experience
As their descendant
I feel it's my duty to extend
the legend of Phoenix House
Long time no see
How are you?
Why are you here?
I just finished a project in Shanghai
We're having a cocktail reception next door
I was passing by
and came in to take a look
Looks like you're doing very well
So are you
Here's Mommie
Don't cry, look...
My baby...
He wants you to play with him
Be a good boy...
KO. Fong, Sheung Yat-Kat
You're here for Sze-ka?
No, we're next door
Congratulations
Congratulations to you
Look at the baby, he's so cute
We have a private kitchen
Drop by some time
We'll give you a discount
Thanks, I better get back
Keep in touch
Bye!
Steam down here
You skin will be more resilient
Isn't that right, Sze-ka?
What?
Ever since the cocktail
You've been in a daze
No I haven't
No? You can't fool me
Don't talk nonsense
You act like you don't care
But deep down, you miss him
Don't second guess me
We're just friends
Oh really?
Actually he's the father of your baby
So?
You should tell him
What's the point?
Stay with the times
Single mothers are everywhere
I can raise him alone
That's not what I mean
I know you can do it
But the baby needs a father
What for?
I can give him anything a father can
see how healthy and happy he is
You think you can be both parent?
There's nothing wrong with letting him know
You stand to gain everything
K.O. makes enough money
He plans ahead and is good with numbers
He has high EQ and smart
The baby will be a lady killer if he's like K.O.
If he's so good, you can take him
I sure won't mind
I'm warning you, Sheung Yat-l-cat
Keep your mouth shut
Don't let him know he's the father
Alright
You're quite fit
I go wake-boarding with Ching all the time
Even the fattest guy will be fit
Looks like you got what you want
That's news from the last century
You're totally out, pal
That's why I need you to update me
Get to the point
We're friends, I care about her
You just can't forget her
Don't make me do your dirty work
I don't mind being treated like a millionaire
who parts with a few hundred grands
without a flinch for Phoenix Kitchen
It's not fair because it's your money
Did you tell Sze-ka?
She won't take it if she finds out
That's for sure
You know how she is
I don't get it
She's married, why is she still so stubborn?
Who said she's married?
I saw her with Kat and the baby
They look nice as a family
You're wrong!
Kat is not with Sze-ka
He's the baby's godfather
He's just helping out
Who's the father?
Sze-ka is not married
I don't know who's the father
Sze-I-ca won't say
Ching and Kat are being so secretive
The baby is 10 months old, maybe...
Hi
Sorry, I have friends inside
Am I interrupting?
Of course, but I don't mind
Care to stroll down memory lane?
Sure
This is Phoenix House in 1900
When my great great Granny opened it Beijing
In the 1920s, my great Granny Wong Chi-Kwan took over
She was a writer with many published works
In the late 1930s
It changed hands
It was renamed Phoenix Restaurant
when it moved to Hong Kong
In the 1970s
My mom Pak Wai-chun turned it back to Phoenix House
It folded in the 1980s
when they emigrated
My private kitchen is a continuation
of this century-old business
It opened last New Year's eve
You did a great job with it
It's a hit in 10 short months
Like Tai used to say
Anything can happen if I have: dream
Well? What do you think?
This is very different
especially the fried shrimps with dried orange peel
and the fried shark's fin casserole
You don't get it elsewhere
Times have changed
If we stick to the old recipe
It can't satisfy people's taste
We must keep up with the times
We keep the traditional taste
but use different cooking methods
Kat is helping out at a French restaurant
If he hears your compliment
He'll be thrilled
This is for the baby
Thanks
I only saw him briefly
Does he look like you or Kat?
He's asleep
Who looks after him?
My aunt. She comes over everyday
Enough about me! What about you?
How have you been?
I just finished a project in Shanghai
I'm on vacation
'm going to Canada soon
I have news for you
You'll be very pleased
What?
My mom helped me with my project in Shanghai
A truce?
The costumers over there
want to know how we make Roasted Phoenix
You're busy, I better go
Finish your almond tea with egg white
I already ordered it
Sure
Take your time
Sorry! I got off late
Well, what's up?
I'll cut to the chase
Who's the baby's father?
I know I'm being forward
But I have my reasons for asking
I know you're not the father
Counting the months, he should be mine
You must know
You should ask Sze-ka
You know how she is
She'll never tell ma
I've tried
Sorry, I can't help you
I don't know the answer
Even if I do, I can't tell you
I knew you'd say that
I thought I'd give it a try
Hallo? Tomorrow?
Fine, take Auntie to the doctor
I'll look after Tai Bo
Now'? Having a drink with a friend
Alright, I'll be home soon
Put him to sleep... bye!
Sze-ka?
Damn! I have an interview with a reporter
Are you available tomorrow?
Can you look after Tai Bo?
Time to eat
Get up and eat!
What's this?
No, you can't play with the necklace
The diamond is for the wedding ring
Where's the diamond?
Shit! Did you swallow it?
How could you let that happen?
Who's Tai Ho's family?
How is he?
We took an x-ray of him
There's something in his intestine
It could be the diamond
What shall we do? Is he alright?
Don't worry
It'll come out during normal bowel movement
Thanks
Thank God he's alright
Bo...What's wrong with you?
You're smelling his butt
He hasn't poo poo
You said that already
You can't sleep if he doesn't poo poo?
here, you got your wish
Really?
Can't you smell it? Stinks like hell
I'll help...
Change him
I found the diamond
Really? Thanks
Is the baby alright?
He's fine
I've been smelling his butt all night
Sheung Yat-Kat!
Here's your diamond
Thanks a lot
Stop laughing
Sze-ka gave me the dressing clown
She won't let me near the baby
Sorry! I'm glad he's OK
You've spent a few hours with him
How do you feel?
What do you want to know?
Just if you can handle him
I'm only good with numbers
Taking care of a baby is not for me
Thank God we didn't ruin your wedding
If your fiance walks out on you
I wouldn't know what to do
What?
I'm getting the diamond inlaid for the bride
I'm attending the wedding in Canada
I'm not the groom
Really? I thought...
The diamond is our secret
Don't tell anyone
If the bride finds out it was...
I won't
What's Kat doing in the kitchen?
You think he's being weird too?
When he came home last night
He was chirping like a bird
When he got up this morning
and said he had inspiration
and wanted to try out new dishes
I bet he found a new honey
You think so?
I've been watching him
Between Kai, Shing and Jun
Must be 1 of the 3
You're kidding! Those weirdos?
I'm not surprised
I think it's Kei
They spend all day in the kitchen
They must grow on each other
Kai is the artistic type who speaks French
He has the right feel
It doesn't matter as long as he's happy
You're right
Hi Jane, Miss Lam
Help yourselves
K.O. is right
This place is very unique
Luckily we have time to drop by
before we go back to Canada
Otherwise we may never get the chance
You have that wedding in Canada
and honeymoon in the U.S.
then you have to accompany K.O. to a meeting
You'll be very busy
You're getting married?
Yes! K.O. didn't tell you?
Maybe he forgot, congratulations!
Thank you
Thanks
You're already busy with your wedding
Yet you're helping me with odds and ands
That's because I'm your ex-girlfriend
This is cute, who's the baby?
That's Sze-ka's baby
Where did you get that picture?
I suspect he's my son
What?
Pang told me she's not married
No one knows who's the father
If you count the days
He's likely to be my son
Why don't you ask hen?
She won't tell ma
Stop lying to yourself
Over the past year
You won't get involved with anyone
I know very well
You still love her
Or else I wouldn't have dated Richard
Now we're getting married
What about you?
How long are you going to wait?
Go after her!
It's too late!
She's with Sheung Yat-Kat now
Sorry... hello?
I'm sorry
When we took the baby to the hospital because of the diamond
I had his DNA checked
What do you want?
Why didn't you tell me?
What's the difference?
I'm not here to fight
I want to take care of the baby
Even if we can't be together
We can still be partners
and raise him together
I have it figured out
I'll set up a trust fund for his education
From now until he's 12
He'll go to an International school in Hong Kong
then he'll go abroad
He can go to my alma mater
I have this all budgeted
Stop for a minute
It's a good proposal
but I'm telling you
This is not a business deal
I will not give you 50% of the baby
I'm taking good care of him
And I'm not holding you responsible for anything
I appreciate your good intentions
You and Kat have to look after Phoenix Private Kitchen
You leave him in your aunt's care
You lack a comprehensive plan for his education
You call that taking good care of him?
I can take him around the world
Broaden his horizon
Give him the best education and quality life
Your so-called quality
is only measured by money
You're so superficial
Don't be so stubborn
What's so bad about having extra help
to look after him?
I'm his father
I have the right and duty to take care of him
You only donated the sperm
He has nothing to do with you
I gave birth to him
You can be a single mother
No one can stop you
But you have no right to deprive him of a father
Kat is his father
He helped look after him for the past year
They have bonded wonderfully
Don't be so selfish and overbearing
He's is not your personal asset
I don't want to go to court over this
It won't do him any good
I'm telling you
Tai Bo is my life
Don't try to steal him from me
If you want to fight for custody
I'll fight you every which way