Lion King!
Don't you run off!
Don't ever think I'll accept you because you made her pregnant
Fat hope!
What happened, Lion King?
I'll answer for it
Who wants you to answer for it?
I'm going to the police and have you up for raping a teenager
You'll go to jail and be caned 100, 1000 times!
You'll never get to stand up again!
Kelian is in her thirties. She is no teenager
She was untouched until she was outraged by this rogue
You'd better prepare yourself for the lockup
-Mum, you can't go to the police -Why?
I was a willing party
Rest assured I will marry her
Give them your blessing if they're truly in love
This is a domestic affair. Mine your own business!
If you want to be with this jerk, I will kill myself before you!
Who is it?
What on earth brings you here?
-I've bought roast chicken for you -Thanks
Where is Sis?
Digging her own grave in the room
Didn't I tell you not to leave the room?
-I'd like to go to the toilet -You can't!
Aren't you too much? Sis can't even go to the loo!
She or I? She had a tryst with Lion King and got herself pregnant
Sis is 30-plus. It's nothing wrong having a child during courting
Nothing wrong?
She was wrong to have gone out with my arch rival
Getting herself pregnant is even a greater error
Very simple. Let them get married
Having the baby is entirely legitimate
Lion King will stop being your foe once he is your son-in-law
So you bought the chicken with an aim to dish out this load of crap?
I've heard it. You may go now
I couldn't be bothered to visit you if I didn't come to talk about it
Every quarrel would only give me a few more wrinkles
My blood pressure goes up every time I see you!
Stop it. I won't go to the loo
Sis, why are you so timid?
Didn't I tell you not to be intimidated by this kind of person?
So you were behind her act of boldness, eh?
So what? I can't stand seeing her being bullied
Did you ask her to do more and irritate me to death?
I'm your daughter. I wouldn't be so malicious
So you know you're my daughter
Which daughter quarrels with her mum every time she sees her?
Which daughter gets herself pregnant behind her mother's back?
Would I do that if you weren't so biased, so tyrannical?
Would I get pregnant and leave this place at the age of 17?
I knew you hated me
You couldn't drive me to death in those years
Now you've asked your sis to do it
Not only that, I'll ask Sis to rob you of your flat and pension!
So the cat is out of the bag
I learnt it from you!
-She started it -You did!
I never stop regretting coming back to this place!
In that case, stop coming back!
To think Kelian could be so bold
She went out with that guy and even got herself pregnant
I'll never let her have the bastard
I want her to terminate it
Nope!
Why not? I'm her mum. I have the last say
She is your daughter. How can you suggest abortion? It's very dangerous
No big deal. I'd been through it
The context was different
You terminated your pregnancy because you were poor
What difference does it make?
I'd been keeping quiet over your prejudices against Kelian
But this time, you must have Kelian's interests at heart. We parents...
Do I need you to lecture me?
Whatever it is, I'll never forgive you for doing something so cruel!
Showing your temper at me, eh? I'm your elder sister, mind you!
I'll ban you from coming to this shop!
So be it. Do you think this place is full of gems?
Hubby, to think you could make her storm out of this place
I'm only trying to scare her so that she won't make a mistake
This time it looks real
Fret not. She has nowhere else to go. She's bound to turn up again tomorrow
I was hopping mad
Ma, don't get so angry
Keli was like that. So was your uncle
This is in our family. Why should Uncle be so nosey?
Indeed. Your uncle had never talked back to me
He must have picked it up from your auntie
I hope her daughter, Xiangxiang, will take after her
She'll be the one coughing blood!
Ma, don't get so worked up
This must be taken while it's hot
I have no appetite
Ma, don't get so angry. It'll give you more wrinkles
-You won't look so nice -Really?
After this, you'll take a walk and go shopping
Buy anything you like
I wasn't wrong in telling other people this
Of all the three daughters, the one most understanding and filial...
is none other than you
You're also the one Mum dotes on
There is a lot of time. Why don't you come with me?
There is a dinner next week. I'd like to buy a jacket
I'm afraid I can't go with you. I have to finish a report
Mekka has bought over our bank
I want to show my new boss what I'm capable of
Yes, you've what it takes to take on further challenges
You may even become a manager at the new bank HQ
-Keke's back -What's the problem?
We can't log on to our computer. We could've been retrenched
Keke's might be working
Keke, try yours
Not possible
Even Keke can't log on to hers
Mine could be out of order
The manager's here
Everybody, I'm very sorry
The bank ceased operation as of 12 noon today
-Meaning? -You've all been retrenched
-Why weren't we informed earlier? -This is our practice
You've been here for so many years. You should know
Clear your desks and leave this place in half an hour
Following the acquisition of the Ocean bank by the Mekka Bank,
Mekka's three branches in Shenton Way, Toa Payoh and Hougang...
have closed down
About 100 employees were retrenched
Isn't that the bank Keke is working in?
I know that
100 people were retrenched?
I wonder if Keke would be affected
Keke is more than capable. She won't be retrenched
-Ma, call Keke -No need
Hey, what are you doing here?
I heard the news. I was worried for Keke
Mind your own business. Go back to your room
Mum heard the news. The bank you're working with...
Keke, the news said...
I'll work for a different bank. Why worry?
So you were sacked?
I felt so unfair. I'd been performing
Why was I sacked together with people like He Wei?
What's the diff between good and bad performers?
Yes, it's their loss when they sacked... when they let you go
Ma, don't you worry. I'll find another job very soon
That goes without saying. I have confidence in you
You'll have my figure too once you've completed the entire course
Is it really so effective?
Of course, I have such a figure all thanks to those products
Believe me. You'll see the result in two weeks' time
Thank you
Keep in touch. Bye-bye!
Keli, when are you visiting Keke?
What's the big deal? Fatty Mama's looking after her
She is the most educated among us
Mum keeps piling praises on her. It's good she's been sacked
-She's your sister, after all -So what?
Blame Mum for treating her like a spoilt brat
Keke's been thinking so highly of herself just like Mum does
Keke deserves such a setback
-What about Kelian? -I haven't been going to that place
It brooks no delay
Kelian will be in hot water if people come to know about it
You gave her the idea. You should try hard to help
Cooping herself up in the room all the time!
Kelian, come on out!
-Did you call me, Mum? -Didn't you see that?
-The coffee spilt -So? Get a cloth!
It's all your fault. The cup had been lying there for ages
You told me not to come out
Did I stop you from cooking or mopping the floor?
I'll do it right away
Want me to do shopping?
Fat hope. I know you're trying to call that lecher
Don't bother
The toilet back there is so dirty. Go clean it
Who is it?
I thought you said you'd never come again
I came to visit Keke
At least you still know you have a younger sister
Sis!
Came to visit Keke? She's in her room
Did you bring anything along with you?
Apple strudel and roast chicken - good enough?
They are things Keke and Mum love to eat
I'll get some water for you
-Sis -You haven't found a job?
I've sent out a few applications. I'm waiting for their reply
Why did they take so long to respond?
Keke, nobody doubts that you're qualified and capable
But there are bound to be people better than you
Be less choosy. The market is so bad
Employers have so many people to pick from
They can always find a person more qualified and capable than you
But Keke's young and pretty
How does that help?
She's considered an 'aunty' compared with those young graduates
And if she doesn't change that I'm-the-best attitude of hers,
I wouldn't be surprised if she were to be laid off for a year
Have you said enough?
She is your younger sister. Have you come here to console her or rub it in?
I'm stating the fact
I'll show you I'll find a job in no time
Her character is just like yours
I should've known better than to buy those things for you people
Take them back and feed the dogs!
I can save a few dollars having them for my dinner!
Sis, the shop's been very busy. Come back to help
No way. Never ever think of stepping out of this house
You won't be doing anything good by going with this vicious woman
Don't you keep locking Sis up in the room
You'll die one day, you know
I'll drag her with me
Frivolous!
Go!
Feeding dogs with such nice food? I might as well eat it myself
Hubby, try the strudel. Very nice
You shouldn't have brought them home
Why should I leave them there when she didn't appreciate it at all?
You're to blame for asking me to go there
I got an earful instead
Keke is out of a job. She's a little fidgety
Besides, you're older. You should be more tolerant
Why should I?
Not only can I tell her off, I can even beat her
Mummy, Sis is beating me. I want to watch cartoons
-Why did you beat your brother? -He switched off my channel
Let him watch his cartoons. You're his elder sister, you know
Ma!
Er...we're getting on
Keli? She's very busy as usual
You'd like to speak to her? Yes, she's around
Ma wants to speak to you
Hello. Yeah, I'm doing fine. What about you? Had your dinner?
Yes, I've been very busy
Those two? They're doing OK
They're good. Doing quite well at school
Ma, Peixin wants to speak to you. Hold on
Auntie, Peixin here. How are you?
Rheumatism?
What about Uncle?
Hey, how did you get yourself into this mess?
Peixin, get me a rag
I'll catch up with you
Ma, how are you?
Take good care of yourself, will you?
Shall I pay you a visit?
Take good care of yourself. Call me if there's any problem
Miss He, the manager asked you to go in
Sorry, my appointment is at 2
Sorry, this lady came first
-When is her appointment? -2:15
But she came at 1:30
That's her problem. I came on time. You should let me in first
That lady's right. I'll see her first
Sis, is Keke still looking for a job?
Er...she's been to a few big companies
They were all very happy with her CV
She's having a problem in choosing the best one
That's good
Oh yeah, what about Kelian and her problem?
Kelian's tummy is going to get bigger
How is she going to face her neighbours if they come to notice it?
I think you'd better take that guy as your son-in-law
No way
Where is my pride if I'm so ready to accept him?
We've yet to see the real act
If he becomes your son-in-law, you can do anything to him
You can deal with him, you can torture him
Wouldn't you be able to take reprisals?
Nothing is more evil than that. Where did you pick it from?
-Didn't I learn it from you? -Are you sure?
Send for him
Who are you talking about, Mum?
The father of the child you're carrying
Ask Lion King out for a chat
-Ma, you've approved our marriage? -Can I do otherwise?
Your tummy's getting bigger by the day
I'll be sniggered at when you're out there in the streets
And who will take care of you when you're laid off?
You want me to support you and that jerk's baby?
I'm not so stupid
-Ma, I can marry Lion King? -Yes, you can
You'd better ask him for a meal before I change my mind
I'll call him right away
Ma, you've really consented?
Fat...er...Zhen-jie
At least you look like a man
Sit down
Lion King, over here. I'm going to spell out my terms
The reason for asking you to come here...
Hey, you'd better look at me when I'm talking to you
She's my daughter. Looking at me is as good as looking at her
-I don't like to beat about the bush -Me too
A wedding is such an occasion. I will agree to any of your conditions
It's too early to say that. It isn't as easy as you think
I started to save up for my wedding the moment I started work
Are you saying you're mentally well-prepared?
Yes, I'm more than ready
-I want a roast pig -Only one? No problem
I haven't finished
When Keli had a shotgun wedding, I was sniggered at for years
When Kelian gets married, I want a whole roast pig
-You should -Don't cut in
And 4 kinds of marine products
Mexico's abalone, Australia's sea cucumber, Japan's shitake and scallops
We Chinese are very particular about auspicious symbols
I like the figure '8'. I want each item...
Weighing eight liang
Each item weighing 18 jin
18 jin for each of the items. Wouldn't it come to over 70 jin?
Can you finish all of them?
The leftovers can be sold at your uncle's shop
Those things are very expensive
Are you hurt?
Any problem?
No problem. So be it - 18 jin
That's very generous of you
And I want 200 boxes of wedding cakes,
50 bottles of XO and a 50-table banquet
Do you have so many friends and relatives?
That's my problem
That's right, we don't have so many friends and relatives
-We'll have 10 tables -That's more reasonable
The other 40 tables will be paid to me in cash
$300 times 40 tables - a total of $12,000
-And... -And?
Of course - the parent's gift. I'm marrying my daughter off, you know
Just look at you. It will be symbolic, rather
How much is symbolic?
$200?
$20,000
Ma, didn't you often say I'm stupid and skinny - not worth a cent?
Your worth must be enhanced since someone is interested in you
Are you selling your daughter off?
To hell with that. That's what I'm asking for
Why don't you rob instead?
Why should I? I brought my daughter up for over 30 years
I even gave her an education
Can't I reclaim that small amount now that she's getting married?
Please ask yourself this question
She hardly completed her primary education...
before you wanted her to start working
She earned every cent of her upkeep
-Enough, Lion King -Why can't I say it?
It was your CPF savings which paid for your flat
Who is paying for whom?
I beg your pardon. Children ought to support their parents
Are you marrying her?
Enough. Let's go!
-I am -I'm giving you 3 days
Come back to me in 3 days or I'll have your child aborted!
Let's go
Lion King, forget about it. Let's have a cup of coffee
I told myself I must soak everything in
I practised before the mirror so many times
I told myself not to be provoked. But I still...
Don't blame yourself. Nobody can stand Fatty Mama's temper
Uncle Lion King, ask Daddy to give you a few tips
He can put up with my mum and granny - two tigresses
Do your schoolwork. This is an adult talk
I truly admire you
You can put up with those two tigresses for decades
Tell me how you did it
There is nothing one can learn about. It's my nature, that's all
You won't blow your top if you're able to see things in perspective
If only I were like you
Things will sort themselves out
Sometimes, what we can plan is just so much
But how can I possibly raise so much money at one go?
Don't tell me you want me to rob and borrow from loansharks?
Is it so serious?
Fatso says she'll take Kelian to have an abortion if the deadline is missed
That's only a threat
She may be very unreasonable but she can't be so hard-hearted
Besides, it's a fake pregnancy. Why get so nervy?
That's precisely my fear
If Fatso comes to know we're pulling a fast one on her,
that would be the end for Kelian
Sis, you've dropped something
Are you all right?
Who dropped the pad?
Keke did. I'm going to bath
You're still using this?
Aren't you pregnant?
Tell me or I'll rip your pants off to find out
Ma, have you had enough?
I'm going to beat her to death!
I won't dare do it again
You won't? How dare you cheat me at your age?
You're pregnant and you want to get married?
Go and get married. Go...!
Don't ever come back
Don't open the door!
I won't dare do it again, Ma...
Come on, Sis. Isn't it better?
You can be very open with Lion King. You can go out with him
Don't go home if she's locked you out
She's been so mean to you. Why don't you just get married?
She doesn't allow me to call her mum
Have you just come to know your fatty mama?
She can say anything the moment she is fuming
Didn't she say the same thing to me?
She even said she would never see my child for a moment
Nowadays, whenever Jieying and Jielun don't see her for a few days,
she'd ask Xueliang to take them over
Sis, wipe your tears
We'll take you home as soon as Fatty Mama has simmered down
You stay with us and ignore that fatty mama
Sis, please don't do that. You'll scare my customers away
Stop crying...
-What happened? -Why did you take so long?
My sis's been crying the whole day. Go talk to her
My poor little girl...
Okay, stop crying
Let's not cry, OK?
Keli was right. Forget about your mother
No matter how hot-tempered she is, she'll cool down one day
Stop getting so upset, OK?
-What's wrong? -Nothing
Nothing?
You called this nothing? Let me have a look
I knocked myself against something
This isn't being knocked. Fatso beat you?
That fatso is just too much!
I've applied ointment. It won't take long to heal
I've never seen a mum who does this to her daughter
Ignore her. We'll get married right away
-We can't -Why can't we?
We can't get married so long as my mum isn't agreeable to it
She was so angry over Keli's case. I don't want to upset her again
What will become of you if she carries on doing this to you?
What will become of us?
I will put up with Keli
We'll talk about it when my mum has simmered down
You...
Yes, I can wait
I can keep waiting so long as she doesn't beat you
Does it still hurt?
Such a pathetic girl you are
Who is it?
"It's me, Sis"
You aren't working today?
We wrapped up early since there weren't many customers
We know you've not been in the best of mood
We've brought bird's nest with rock sugar for you
That's very nice of you
Don't worry. I'm a survivor. I won't be driven to death so easily
That's you, sis. You'll flare up at the slightest irritation
That's not good for health
You came to seek pardon for Kelian, didn't you?
No matter what wrong she's done, she is still your daughter
How can you drive her out of the house?
Why can't I? She is my daughter. I can do anything to her
Didn't you say enough at the shop the other day?
Do you have to come in person?
Cut it out or stop calling me your sister
I told you not to come
She isn't your sister if she can be talked round so easily
There goes our bird's nest with rock sugar
-But... -But what?
Children should be punished by their parents if they've done wrong
No buts
She may be your eldest sister, but we can't interfere in her problems
Kelian had all along been very timid. This time round, it must be her guy...
Does Du Zhengyu continue to come hooking our Xiangxiang?
That word sounds rather uncouth
He is a divorcee. That's what he's doing
Xiangxiang can't be transferred for the time being
One is upstairs and the other, downstairs
Have they been seeing each other of late?
How would I know?
Kelian's faking pregnancy
What if Du Zhengyu makes Xiangxiang have a real one?
No way. I must monitor Xiangxiang's every movement from now on
I will bring her home from work
You'll put Xiangxiang in an awkward situation
Better than seeing her carrying a big tummy
That would really be awkward
Come again in six months
-What are you doing here, Mum? -Time to knock off?
-I have the last patient -I'll wait for you
You have trouble with your tooth again, auntie?
My teeth are perfect
Even if they weren't, I wouldn't look you up
Stop being cheeky with other people if one is married
Being nice to people doesn't mean one is a gentleman
Ma, don't wait for me
I don't have anything to do, anyway. I'll wait for the bus with you
Okay
-What time do you finish this evening? -9:30
You'll take 5 mins to walk to the bus and another 5 to wait for the bus
The journey will take 20 mins plus another 5 mins' walk
All in all, about 35 mins. So you'll be home at about 10:10, right?
Ma, my bus's coming. See you
Remember to come home early
I thought I saw your mum
Yeah. She was keeping an eye on me. I anticipated that from her
So I took two buses to come here
This is called a tit-for-tat
Ying, could you have taken contaminated food?
I couldn't have. We had the same kind of food
I got the runs but you didn't
Oh gosh!
What's the matter?
Xiangxiang's coming home. How can I go to the bus stop in this condition?
Don't go if you're having stomachache. She can come home on her own
Didn't I tell you I was going to follow her from now on?
I've done it once. How can I give up halfway?
-Why don't you go down instead? -Me?
Come on, it's so painful yet you want me to go down?
Oh no, it's here again
Dear, which bus stop is it?
"The one with an overhead bridge"
But there is an overhead bridge on both sides
"You're such a bum. Try both sides. Oh no, I've to go in again"
Time's up. I've got to go
Your mum comes only in the evening. We'll have lunch tomorrow
You know that your mum is just too smart
Yet you want me to lie to her
Pa, I didn't ask you to lie. I just want you to keep mum
Aren't you trying to make life difficult for me?
I know Auntie is biased towards me
But we shouldn't be asked to give up our relationship because of that
I know that the fault lies with the person in my house. But...
Pa, don't you want me to be happy?
Of course I want to see you happy. But...he is a married man
He has a daughter. Can he give you happiness?
Uncle, you have no confidence in me because I had a failed marriage
Do you have the confidence to give my daughter happiness?
I'd like you to give me a chance to prove it
-Something is bugging you? -Nothing
My job is just to run the provisions shop
Something's bugging you. Something is
Something's bugging you
Only pulling your leg - why get so uptight?
I'm bushed. I'm turning in
You can't keep it from me if something is bugging you
Are you really so smart?
You'll spill the beans the moment you're keeping a secret
-Do I? -Have you forgotten about the savings?
You gave Fatty Zhen a $500 packet on her birthday
You told it to the world in your sleep
Hey! What did you say about Xiangxiang?
What did I say about her?
Nothing. How could Xiangxiang and I keep anything from you?
-What are you keeping? -Nothing
-I heard you mumbling about Xiangxiang -Nothing
Yes, you said it's Xiangxiang's birthday next month
Yes, yes...
You decide the present you should buy for her
We'll talk about it
Let's turn in
Turn the light off
Turn in
I must stay awake...
Subtitles: H Yap