What are you doing there?
I'm studying
Don't you have to do other work?
I've done it
I've cleaned and mopped the floor. I've ironed the clothes...
Why take your lessons so seriously?
What's the time? Better go to the market
There is half a chicken in the fridge, some fish and prawns
Ruisheng's coming today
How can you cook when you only have bits and pieces? Get going
Buy a chicken, a duck, trotters, liver, a garoupa or a pomfret...
big prawns, vegetables, fruit and...just get everything
-Going just like that? -To the market
Use this
Use that?
You're buying so many things. How are you bringing them back?
Keli says you'll be arrested for using this out there
You'd rather listen to Keli and not me
Are you going?
-How much is it? -Say it louder
-How much? -A dollar
Wow, you even dare go around with a FairPrice cart
Look!
Miss, hold it
I'm a FairPrice staff member. This cart belongs to FairPrice
I didn't. I don't know. I don't understand...
Stop her!
Miss, let me repeat. This is FairPrice's property
Nothing to do with me
I didn't steal it. Really
You keep our cart at home. It's tantamount to stealing
I didn't know I couldn't push it home
Yes. It doesn't say on the cart such an act is criminal
You see this sticker on every cart of ours
They belong to FairPrice
They can only be used within the supermarket compound
The print is so tiny. We old folks can't see clearly
Moreover, I've inserted a dollar coin
It isn't stolen once the money is there
The intent to steal is there if you don't return it
We spend $200,000 on new carts every year
Carts not returned will result in great losses to our company
We can no longer treat it lightly
Sorry, this will never happen again
We are not that sort
Please let them off
Fine, I'll give you a chance
But the chain is snapped and the wheels are damaged
-You have to pay for them -How much?
We'll know the amount once we've done the sums
Let's go
Mum, I told you to return the cart but you refused. Now you've to pay for it
You stupid ass. Why did you bring them back to see me?
You should've taken them to see your auntie!
Now I'm being fined. You're such a dumbbell!
Hey, you were the one who asked me to keep it, you know!
You said on that day the manager was nasty to you...
and that you wanted to give him back
Now that you've been caught, you want me to take the rap
-That's very selfish of you -Me selfish?
I wouldn't have let you pick those things from here if I were
Listen hard. It was my father who left this shop behind
Don't I have the right to take those things?
Indeed, but your father left this shop to Xi and Xi alone
Everybody else has to pay
Come on, we're family
Forget it, Sis. Take two cans of abalone with you when you go home
Why must you give them to her?
Are you feeding her so that she'll go away with more stuff?
Can't I take them?
Hey, say something. Your wife's bullying me
You're such a wimp!
Yeah, such a wimp!
Mum, stop it. Forget it, Auntie
It's all your fault
What sin had I committed that I should give birth to a goon like you?!
Why are you still here? Keke's taking Ruisheng to have dinner at home
Go! Go! Don't come back if you can!
This is my father's shop. I can come anytime I like
And I can take anything I want
Your sister brought those people here. You pay the fine!
To think Auntie would come here to create a scene
Do you know who suffers most?
-Kelian -Mind you, me!
One is my wife and the other, sister. I'm wrong whichever party I'm siding
Get me two cans of abalone
Will they make you feel less pitiful?
Your auntie says Keke's taking her boyfriend to have dinner at home
See if the abalone would help her cool down
Keke! Ruisheng!
What a coincidence
Pa says you're taking him home for dinner
I've come to deliver the abalone
How did Uncle know Ruisheng's coming for dinner?
Auntie said so. Your mum and mine just had a quarrel
-Over? -The FairPrice cart
Auntie asked Kelian to do shopping with the cart
She was stopped by the FairPrice staff. But they didn't pursue the matter
Instead my mum and Auntie had a quarrel over it
My mum's not to blame
My mum is no thief. Auntie must have goaded her
I haven't been to your surgery for sometime
Almost a year. When is your next visit?
The surgery's been very busy. Do make an appointment
You couldn't be more stupid than bringing them to see me
How could I have given birth to such a dumbbell?
I'd rather have laid some eggs. At least I can eat them
You'd only make my blood boil!
That woman, Lanying!
I only took a few things and she started screaming
I will take a few cans of abalone tomorrow. I want her blood boil too
Who is it?
Come on in
-Auntie -What are you doing here?
Pa heard that Keke was bringing Ruisheng home for dinner
He asked me to bring two cans of abalone
At least he is nicer. Kelian...!
Ruisheng, how do you think you want the abalone cooked?
-I like abalone with spinach -Fine
Here, cook it
You want oyster sauce? Should it be sliced?
Haven't you cooked abalone before?
-Water... -Throw the water away?
I asked you to offer Ruisheng a drink
What would you like? Do you want ice cubes?
I'll help myself
Egghead!
Keke, what about a shower first? Dinner will be ready soon
Xiangxiang, sit down. Stay back for dinner
What a surprise!
Granny, Aunties...
I'll get some candies for you
Ruisheng, there must be good food when you're around
The salon was very busy. Keli had to stay back
Good, or she'll come screaming at me again
Here, your candies
Children shouldn't take too much sweet or they'll get toothaches
Jielun's milk teeth are giving way to permanent ones
Take good care of the milk teeth or he'll have an uneven set of teeth
You're as long-winded as your mum
I'll certainly take them to you if they have problems with their teeth
-Jieying, Jielun -Auntie
Go play in Auntie's room
Don't mess up Auntie's room, OK?
Ruisheng, is your union paying the worker for his injuries?
The doctor confirmed that he couldn't go back to work anymore
We've applied Gift Plus for him
He'll get a few thousand to help him cope with life and medical expenses
These are benefits enjoyed by union members
-Is your salon part of a union? -They can join a union?
Of course. I'll ask my colleague to talk to you if you're interested
Keli has to say yes
Xueliang, why are you so scared of your wife?
You'll have double eyelids if she wants you to
It isn't being scared. It's being respectful
But does she respect you? You'd know how much she understands...
its meaning if you look at how she's been treating me
Ma, don't get so worked up or your blood pressure will shoot up
Let's have dinner
I'm back, Mummy
Why did you come back so late?
Didn't I tell you we went to your mum's place to have dinner?
-The whole evening? -It's only 9 pm, mind you
Mum wanted to play with them
What's there to play with? They're so sweaty and smelly
Don't you take them there just to while away your time!
Fat Mama will only have bad influences on the kids
Look at what Keke has become
Far from being an obedient girl, she's the epitome of wilfulness
Granny loves us. Why don't you let us go there?
Why ask so many questions?
Look at how drenched you are. Go have your shower
So is Jielun
You're his elder sister. You should set a good example
-Your turn -My turn?
Have your shower. You stink. Get going!
Mummy, I'm tired
Tired? Let me give you a massage
Feeling good?
You gave me a fright!
-Maris,你给我孩子洗澡了吗? -洗了
-为什麽他没穿衣服? -他自己跑出来
你也得给他穿衣服, 他着凉怎麽办?给他穿衣服!
No sense of responsibility at all. How can I not be worried?
Has she washed this towel?
Come on, she's been working the whole day. Let her rest
Rest? It's not even 10 pm
She'll become lazier if you don't give her work to do
-浴巾洗了没? -我正在洗
好!
-Move aside. -Move aside? It's your turn!
My turn?
Look at your tummy? Aren't you having a workout?
-I've taken my bath -So what? Do it again
What are you people doing?
I've employed you to work and not to play computer games!
There aren't any customers
Can't you call them? Can't you do other things?
Don't do that. The computer will conk out
So much the better! You either watch TV or play with the computer
You're even attracted to women with square faces!
What are you jealous of?
I'm too busy to get jealous!
Computer games all the time
Have you finished the price list I asked you to do?
I have
-Where is it? -There is problem with the printer
Can't you think of other ways to solve the problem?
You can't even help do something so simple. You want me to drop dead?
I'll ask my friend to look at it
-Daddy, I'm going to school -I have to drive her to school
-Remember to make the call -Okay
Daddy, don't you think Mummy's getting more like Grandma?
-What's wrong with that? -She's very fierce
-Oh gosh... -Yes?
It's said that like mother, like daughter
Will I be like Mummy in future?
-Possible -What shall I do?
Find a husband who's able to take the barrages like Daddy
We'll look for one when I'm a grown-up
If you invest $20,000, you'll get this amount in return in four years
Sounds attractive
Plus the dividend. It's certainly more than your current fixed deposit
Do you have CPF?
If you invest with your ordinary and special accounts,
our bank will guarantee risk-proof investments
My CPF has all gone to my property
-Any cash? -I do
It's been set aside for my son's further studies
Thank you
Let the client see me only if you are sure he's interested
Don't waste my time
I thought she was interested because she was reading the leaflet
-You must find out from her -But you said no need
Customers can see you if their savings are more than 6 figures
Please use your brain
Not bad. It didn't take long for you to win a client worth $300,000
It isn't so difficult, actually
What matter is that one must be able to assess, talk and network
You remained the best this month
My goal has always been one of staying top
The position of PR Manager has been vacant for a while
Do you have confidence to take over?
I believe I can take the challenge
I have no doubts you have the abilities
But a manager is a little different from a head
Right now, you only have to bother yourself with business operations
A manager would have to manage personnel too, understand?
See you later
Call us if you need help
-Why did Annie leave so hurriedly? -Half-day off - her child's sick
Last week, she took her husband to see doctor. Today's another leave?
That's how when you have children at home
Having lunch?
-Yes. Care to join us? -Okay
We're going to the newly-renovated food centre
In that case, you go ahead
I thought we were supposed to go to Sakura. When did you change your mind?
I made it up. She won't come along if she hears the name 'food centre'
Why did you invite her...
when you knew that everybody would feel uneasy when she's around?
It's courtesy. I knew she wouldn't come with us. Let's go
Please sit down 请坐
Thank you 谢谢!
这是我们给您的资助金 This is the assistance from us
我感到很高兴 I'm very happy
因为我的脚受伤, Because my leg is injured,
不能去工作 I can't go to work
我的积蓄都用完了 I've used up my savings
幸好我加入工会, Thanks to my union membership,
否则我不知道应该如何是好 or I wouldn't know what to do
谢谢你们 Thank you very much
-谢谢你们 -不客气
让我们拍张照
Please help look after the guests
Producer, a drink for you
Make it more sexy and appealing
Producer, make sure you spice up my models
Don't you worry. I'll make them look like an 'S' shape
-The bust up and the tummy down -We haven't started
But you've to rehearse
-Boss, isn't that overdone? -It'll give the maximum impact
That's right. It's to make full use of the advantages in TV ads
Boss, your experience says it all
I've been in this line for over a decade. I know women inside out
-Are you ready? -Let's roll it
Glide before the camera but don't block my product
Let me introduce you. This is my colleague, Jason
We're busy with the ad. Do make yourselves at home
Get ready
If you want to be as slander...
and as attractive...
Again
I've forgotten
You can't even say those lines? Try again
If you want...
If you want such a smashing figure,
only Sensualite Slimming will make your dream come true!
Why did they take so long to take those few shots?
Didn't you ask them to memorize the lines?
The script was given out long ago but she was on the phone all the time
If this goes on, will you get it done today?
We will. It won't be much longer
How do you know?
Because she is my wife
If you want such a slender and smashing figure, only...
What's going on, Boss?
If you want such a smashing figure,
only Sensualite Slimming will make your dream come true!
To think you can't even utter those few lines!
Boss, I may have to camp here tonight
I can't do it either
Producer, I will do it
You?
I wrote the script and I speak standard Mandarin
-I'm the best choice -Fine, you'll do it
Let me touch up
If you want to have such a smashing figure,
only Sensualite Slimming will make your dream come true!
The first 50 customers will receive a 50% discount
Very good, right? Didn't I say I'm the best choice?
Very good. It might even be better if we have another take
You must emphasize the last line
Sure. Let's try again
If you want to have such a smashing figure,
only Sensualite Slimming will make your dream come true!
The first 50 customers will receive a 50% discount
Why should I join the union when I'm a boss?
Everybody who gets a salary and contribute to the CPF...
can join a union
$8 a month and $96 a year. What benefits do I get in return?
Many of them. You'll be given a union card
With it, you'll enjoy discounts at all our outlets
Members will enjoy a very good discount from resorts, at home and abroad
They include Joondalup in Australia, Genting and Pasir Ris Resort...
Indeed there are many pluses
When I do shopping, I want satisfaction
I don't mind paying a few cents more
I can still afford paying that extra dollar
My family are very particular about oral health
We only go to specialists
Your dental care discount means very little to us
As regards your creche, I have a maid to look after my kids
I work so hard. How do you expect me to find time for holidays, right?
Sorry to have made you come here for nothing
Not to worry. Many people still don't know what a union is
Indeed you have to bide your time. Keli is a hard nut to crack
I only managed to persuade her to have our wedding
Other than that, I'm hardly persuasive to her
In that case, will you show me how you managed to persuade her to marry you?
It can't be shown. It will result in fatality
So serious? Let us know the method you used
It can't be shown. Serious
-Stop forcing him -Okay, I won't ask
Why don't I get two forms for my beauticians?
-Send them to me upon completion -All right
-That's about it -See you
-Do you want us to close shop? -How would it?
-Why did you get the forms for them? -Because...
Yes? Labour relations are always antagonistic
I'm the boss
Aren't you encouraging them to pit themselves against me?
Labour relations in Singapore have always been harmonious
Harmonious? Why do they need a union in that case?
Unions are there to help workers pit themselves against employers
Give them to me
-Yes? -Those enemy's forms!
-Listen... -Give them to me
Keke, Congratulations on being the PR Manager
Thank you
Congratulations, Keke
Thank you. I will be your superior from now on
I should let you know what I want
What I want is excellent work and not glib talk
The talk about compassion will only hide shortcomings
It will do nothing for the company
Congratulations, Keke!
You're very lucky to have been promoted at such a young age
It isn't because I was lucky. I deserved it
She was so full of herself
I shouldn't have congratulated her
"Hello, it's me. Seen the apple strudels?"
I knew they were from you
Where are you?
I knew you hadn't taken your lunch
How did you know?
I've been with you long enough to know your character
Don't work so hard at the expense of your tummy
All right
-I've been promoted -Have you? Congratulations!
Some of my colleagues told me I was very lucky
But I got it on account of the solid work I'd produced
I'm unlike He Wei
We left college and started work at the same time
Some people said she got on very well with people. So what?
She was one of the candidates for promotion. But I beat her
Nobody could feel unrattled at all
But she came congratulating me instead. I can't stand her pretence
She could be genuine
Why are you speaking up for her? How much do you know about her?
Not much. I was her senior in college
-She was even your secret admirer -Come on, stop talking rubbish
-So you loved her? -Come on, let's drop the subject
-Shall we have dinner tonight? -We shan't
-To celebrate your promotion -Scrap it
Don't tell me you're unhappy
Really unhappy
Come on, be happy
I'll choose the venue and I'll pick the dishes
Fine. I'll pick you up after work
Hey, why didn't you have lunch?
I've bought rice for you
What are you drawing?
Can't make it out?
Even I don't know what I'm drawing!
It's like a machine. What is it?
Auntie wants me to automate the lapis sagu machine
-Can it be done? -It can. I've got it conceptualized
But she wants to see the drawings
-I'll give you a hand -You?
Tell me your concept. I'll draw it for you
-Can you do it? -I attended a course, mind you
Okay, you'll provide the drawings. In English, OK?
Got it. Go have your lunch
Auntie, here are the drawings for the upgraded lapis sagu machine
Why should it be upgraded?
Lapis sagu from this machine is going to be as tasty as ever
It'll be faster
But our lapis sagu is all about manual skill
Machines are only there to assist
You haven't even tried it
This machine has been specially designed for your lapis sagu
-Lion King, fill us in -Easy
The thickness and the time for steaming each layer have been programmed
Would it taste as nice as the hand-made one?
-Of course -And it saves a lot of time
Indeed. Humans can only produce 300 pieces of lapis sagu a day
This machine can churn out 250 pieces in half the time
You can work less hours. Tell me if that isn't good
It sounds good
But we don't know if it's going to be as tasty
We haven't tasted it. How do we know you're not blowing your own trumpet?
Lan-jie, lapis sagu is our signature product
It's the most popular nyonya kueh
Make sure it isn't ruined by someone out there
Lion King, I suggest you show a sample from this machine
No problem. I will do it myself
That Fatty Zhen felt so threatened when we were talking about lapis sagu
Who cares? It was Auntie who asked me to upgrade it
The company had better make more money from it
We'll get more bonus, right?
Forget about her. Let's start
How come?
Let's try it again
Still the same!
-Your machine is to blame? -Not possible
The recipe is from Fatty Zhen. She prepared the ingredients herself
Don't tell me she screwed up the ingredients?
Lion King!
Lion King, stay there!
-Lion King, what are you doing here? -I'm practising taiji
My foot! You were stealing my secret recipe
-Who could be so foolhardy? -Cut it out!
You tried to steal the recipe because you wanted to sell us out!
I'll ask Lan-jie to sack you!
The recipe you provided was skewed. So I...
-So you've owned up, eh? -But I couldn't see a thing
I don't care two hoots. Stealing is stealing
You're mean, shameless, immoral, blatant...
You're selfish, arrogant... You take chicken feather for...
-For a sword -Correct
Go ahead and rail at me. You've run out of time. Lan-jie will sack you for sure!
I'll also tell Lan-jie you've been difficult
You must have meddled with the recipe so that my machine failed to do its job
Listen hard
If my secret recipe is leaked, I will make your head roll!
Do you understand what I've explained to you?
I do after the tuition
Let's have something to eat
No need. I'm not hungry. I'm going home
I think we'd better have some food
Let's go
-Enough? -I'm full
Lion King was too much
How could he take a peep when your mother was preparing the recipe?
How did you know about it?
I was passing by when she was chiding Lion King
Actually, Zhen-jie wasn't wrong by not making the recipe known
But our company will suffer a great loss if the recipe dies with her
No, it won't. She's handed it down to me
Yes, I was told you were the one who helped prepare the ingredients
Kelian, there are many good points about you
What good points?
Girls nowadays go to restaurants, wear branded clothes and travel by taxi
That's too extravagant. I prefer to scrimp
And they fear putting on weight. They can't take more than 2 mouthfuls
I must take at least two bowls of rice before I feel good
I even help my mum finish her portion
It's too wasteful to throw things away
Not only are you thrifty and hardworking, you're filial too
I hear there is a good movie, Romantic Life Journey
Have you seen it?
Hui says it's very good. The male lead was very faithful to the female lead
Shall we find a day to see it?
My mum won't allow me to go with...
She won't know if we see the movie during our lesson
-But... -No buts
She won't find out if you go home on time
I'll get the tickets tomorrow
Kelian...
What do you think of this dress?
Why?
I'll buy it for you tomorrow if you like it
-You don't like it? -It's not that
It doesn't go well with my figure
This boutique is so big. There must be something which fits you
Don't waste money
I normally get my clothes from the shop downstairs
They're cheap and lasting
I bought this blouse for $8 and the skirt, $10
I've been wearing them for about 5 years
Nowadays, girls pay $200 for a dress
They'd leave them in the wardrobe after two or three outings
-Why did they buy them? -What else but to show off
You're so different from them
Let's go home or I'll get an earful again
Are you all right?
I'm fine
I often tripped when I was young
This way you won't trip again
Let's go
Who is it?
What's wrong, Caixia?
Someone was peeping at me when I was in the toilet
Who could be so outrageous?
It was a guy. I didn't see him clearly
Who could it be?
No need to guess. It must be that Lion King
He knows us so well. He can't be doing something like that
Haven't you heard of the saying: Unfamiliarity generates fear
I'd wanted to say nothing
Since something like this has happened, let me tell you frankly
I've been peeped at too
Come on, Lion King peeping at Fatty Zhen?
I'm a guy. But I can't possibly do it
He's in his forties yet he's never gone out with a woman
He never thinks about women?
Aren't we all in danger?
Hey, what are you eating today?
Kelian, join me for a cup of coffee
I'm puzzled. He looked at me as if I was a ghost
Am I so terrified?
More terrified than a ghost!
To think you could be going to the Ladies...
Pardon me?
Ask her
You said I was peeping in the Ladies?
I didn't say that. My mum did
Your mum?
Where is Fatty Zhen?
Fatty Zhen, come on out! Out here!
This is the Ladies, you know. Are you trying to molest me?
Why did you say I was peeping in the Ladies? Which of your eyes saw it?
Which of your ears heard that it was from me?
Your daughter told me, mind you!
Mum, I didn't say it on purpose...
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