Master Ho Yee, I know you
So? Everyone in Foshan knows me
Lecher, you want to molest my Sure Win? I'll beat you up
Wait. Molest Lai-ying? How would I do that? Master Yee, you've mistaken
I just want to see her
Lecher, you even know her name? You must be up to something bad
Let me finish first
There's a reason I know her name I said wait. I'll hit your head
You said you would hit my head
I'm sorry, Master Yee. I usually use this trick at critical moments
It's this trick again?
You've seen it before?
Lai-ying must have shown you. Actually I gave her the name Lai-ying. I'm her dad
You're Sure Win's dad? What's this trick called?
Distraction. It's a family trick
Not too many people can dodge it Let me show you once again slowly
Don't bother, it's OK
That means you believe me? I'm really Lai-ying's dad
You want me to believe you? You don't look like her at all. Let's ask her now
Please don't, Master Yee
Why are you afraid if you are her dad?
Uncle, what's your name?
My name is To Tsai-sum
To Tsai-sum. It sounds like Gambler Sum Interesting. I like this name
But Lai-ying said her family including her dad are dead
Did she say so? She's right I'm a disgrace to her
In fact what happened to your family?
Why did Lai-ying grow up in Salesian Society? Why don't you dare to face her?
It's my fault. We lived in Guangzhou before
Although I wasn't as wealthy as you
I had some fields and lands There wasn't any problem for a living.But...
You must be a daddy's boy
So you lost all your assets
Master Yee, you are really clever. I was so stupid. I mistrusted a fellow villager
We did business together. He cheated me out of all my money. I was mad
So I beat him up. He got wounded. I was caught. I've been jailed for over 10 years
The family was ruined
Lai-ying's so miserable
After I was jailed my wife looked after the family
She came to Foshan to seek the help of a relative. But she couldn't find him
Then she fell sick. But she didn't get the money for a doctor
At last Lai-ying became an orphan
She's taken to Salesian Society
Lai-ying won't call me dad again as if I'm already dead. This is what happened
Uncle, are you OK?
The noodle is just too hot
If so, you need to drink something Boss, give me 2 catties of wine Yes
But it's too plain to eat noodle only, right?
If so, let's get something to eat as well
1 bowl of beef brisket and 2 bowls of pig's knuckles
No problem, Master Yee
You're really generous, Master Yee
You just came to Foshan. How do you know me?
Actually I've followed Lai-ying for many days. I've seen a lot
I know you are very popular here You are very nice to Lai-ying too
As her dad, Of course I hope she could marry someone nice. I'll feel happy then
Uncle, you must take a closer look at me
I'm a very nice guy. So I think you should go to see Sure Win
I wish I could. But look at me How can I see her like that?
Don't worry. You can count on me
Sure Win is so kind hearted Her background is so pitiful
I bet her mom would want her to meet her dad again
She would even arrange a nice husband for her
Uncle, do you agree?
Thank God. Master Yee, you are so kind hearted. You will be rewarded for sure
Uncle, let's eat OK
This is very famous in Foshan Really?
Small Small Small Place your
bets
It must be small. Bet on it It won't be wrong. Small
4,5,6. 15 points. Big
What's wrong with this? I lose again
Pay up Pay up
This table has got so many Bigs
Let's bet on Big. There are 7 successive rounds for Big already. Trust me
There are already 7 rounds of Big Of course you must bet on Small
You should bet on Big. Do you know how to play? This is called Green Dragon going up
Of course you bet on Small This is called the Tiger turning its head
Green Dragon and White Tiger?
This is interesting. Why don't you bet on identical numbers?
OK. I'll bet on identical numbers
Everyone bets after him
Hands off Identical 4 Great
Master Yee Uncle, you are so lucky
Now you look like a tycoon. You won't feel embarrassed to see your daughter again
Kei Yes It's on my account
Take care, Master Yee
I didn't intend to use the money you gave me for buying clothes to gamble
But I haven't seen Lai-ying for almost 20 years
So I wanted to buy her a big gift
But you didn't have enough money, right? So you wanted to try your luck. I knew it
I was wrong to cheat you
Your name is Gambler Sum Your daughter is called Sure Win
I should have known you like gambling We've got something in common
Does it mean you aren't mad that I gambled with the money?
You didn't gamble fiercely enough Gambling is the source of happiness in life
I like the feeling of winning the most
But what a shame your skill is bad and your luck is poor
But you're lucky because you know me now Let me help you change your luck
Thank you very much, Master Yee You've spoken what's in my heart
Really?
We should know each other earlier You are really my good friend
Let's go then
Dr Campbell, Sure Win
Director Ho, what's up? You are a friend from heaven
It should be a friend from afar Besides, please call me Master Yee
You feel happy to see a friend from afar
How about a family member? Do you feel touched
Ying, you don't remember me, right?
I don't know you. I need to go out to check the records
Sure Win. Be honest. You know him You know why we come here
Are you really so stone-hearted not to talk to your own dad?
He's Lai-ying's dad? You guys carry on I'll get you tea No
Blood is thicker than water Give him a chance
Lai-ying, I know I owe you and your mom I understand you don't want to see me
I think you've got the wrong person I don't have a dad. I just got a mom
I know it's my fault
But in all these years, I've been missing you and your mom
I always wish I could see you again
It's been over 10 years You still won't allow me to see you?
As you say, it's been over 10 years Why didn't you come to see me till now?
Mom died of illness when I was 12
She worried about my future so much when she died. Why must she suffer so much? Why?
It isn't too late for him to repent Uncle is very remorseful now
Will he? Will he live his life honestly?
Sure Otherwise how would he dress so nicely and bring you gifts?
Do you know he learned cooking in jail?
In the past 10 odd years, his cooking skills became very good
Now he's the chief chef in Tai Sz Hei Restaurant in Guangzhou
Even the Empress wants to recruit him as a royal chef
He would have gone to the capital city had he not been missing you so much
He didn't need to come to Foshan
Now he risked his life in defiance of the Imperial Order
He's so nice to you, right?
Right. I just want to see you once Don't worry. I won't stay
Are you finished? Chief chef, right? Fine
Let me ask you. How much water do you need for cooking a can of rice?
When you fry vegetables, do you put in sugar or salt first? You can't answer, right?
Who says he can't? it depends on how big the can is Right
You shut up. He's incorrigible
He gambled and ruined the family He sold his properties. He cheated
He wounded someone and was put in jail My mom and I were so miserable
In the end, mom died. I grew up in Salesian Society
You've told so many lies already. Why do you still want to lie to me?
You said you wanted to see me Now you've seen me. Please leave
What leave? I'm the director I want to show him around
Fine. Go ahead. But I won't entertain you
I'm sorry, Yuk-ngo Lai-ying is my daughter after all
Please give me your blessing. I'll feel content if Lai-ying will call me dad
Lai-ying, if your mom knows in heaven
I believe mom will throw you out
OK. I'm leaving I'll never show up before you again
You goldfish lecher mustn't hurt my daughter. I'll kill you. Try my sidekick
I won't let you hurt my daughter
Then die
You are so wicked
Lecher, I'll kill you
Lecher
Let me fight you. You want to run?
Stop there
Ouch My leg You lecher
You stabbed my thigh with a knife? You want to kill me? Ouch
Does it hurt?
No. I don't mind becoming a cripple so long as you are OK
This is just a minor injury
Thank you, dad
You really call me dad? I'm so happy
You call me dad at last. I should feel content I'll leave now
Where are you going?
I've promised not to show up before you again. The world is so big
I've got somewhere to go for sure Don't worry. I won't stay here
Are you OK? Sit down You should stay here for treatment
That's right, uncle Sum. This time you've saved Sheila in front of her mom's tomb
Maybe she wants you two to have a family reunion. Why don't you stay here?
Will I give you guys trouble?
We respect old people. We even take care of other old people here
not to mention you are Sheila's dad, uncle Sum
That's right. Let's talk about it after you've got well. Now eat the congee
I can help myself
Boss, give me 10 catties of wine
Brother Sing, please wait
What are you doing? You think I'm using counterfeit money?
Do you mean I use counterfeit money?
Brother Sing... Brother Sing... Brother Sing
Brother Sing, you cheated in playing dominos
So I must make sure the money is genuine
How dare you! If you bite it again I'll make you swallow it. Now bite again
I dare you to bite again
I've got many things for you to bite I'll buy you boxes for you to bite
What's going on? The fabrics shop is cordoned off Right
Ohiu-choi, probe around Yes
The shadow of this girl is much better
than anyone of Mui, Lan, Kuk and Chuk in Yee Tsui Club
Brother Sing, you do have taste
I think so
Expensive curios from Wan Kuk Chai
Dim sums from Fung Yee Restaurant
Thank you. Siu-ut, you receive them
Yes, miss. This way please
Extraordinary. Extraordinary
Brother Sing Brother Sing. I've got some news What news?
The last name of the girl inside is Li
She's the niece of Li Hung-cheung
the governor of Chik Tai and Minister of International Commerce of North Ocean
The title is so long. She did come from a big family
I must change my name as well later
Have you heard that Miss Li has come to Foshan?
Yes. You mean the niece of Minister Li Hung-cheung, right?
Just now I saw her on the street What a scene
You saw her? That means you are predestined to meet her
She wants to settle down in Foshan Most important of all, she's still single
So?
Chan Sai-mei married the princess Isn't this a good trick?
There isn't a problem with the trick itself But the ending is bad
Chan Sai-mei was stupid as he had married Tsun Heung-lin earlier
You haven't married anyone You don't need to be afraid
That's true. Dad, you want me to marry her?
That's right. I've got you a go-between already. This Miss Li is about 18 to 22
Are you interested?
I think her figure is quite good I'm really interested
Then do it. Let's finish this drink
Then I'll prepare this for you I'll talk to the go-between
Let's finish the drink Cheers
Brother Sing
Good morning Good morning
Welcome
This is really grand. She's booked the entire Fung Yee Restaurant Right
Master Tsang, how do you do?
How do you do?
The young lady has already come
She's here?
She's taking some rest in the chambers
Taking some rest
She's already ordered the food
Ordered the food
Will you please wash your hands first?
Wash my hands OK, OK If such a beautiful maid gives me water to wash
my hands before every meal, it will be so enjoyable It's really good
That's right
The maid is already so beautiful The master must be much more beautiful
Brother Sing, people say rich families like giving the maids to their servants as wives
That's right
No, I heard that in rich families
the maids usually sleep with the young master first before they marry the servants
What's the noise? I don't know
Master Tsang, sorry to make you wait
You... Are... Miss Li?
I've forgotten to tell the servants to make tea with boiling water
The fine Longching tea is wasted
Miss Li is really a gourmet
Please call me Oi. My dad and my elder brother call me so
Li Oi. What a nice name. It suits you
Serve the food
Please enjoy the food
Is this beancurd?
These 24 pieces aren't ordinary beancurd They are called bright moon
Do you know the title of this dish Master Tsang?
Bright moon. It's white and big
More or less. It's called 24 bridges under the bright moon at night
There's also one more line. It reads...
Where will the girl teach me how to play a flute Play a flute? That's romantic
Master Tsang, the next dish is called Shadow beef. There is a story for that too
Every dish is so poetic
This is really meaningful. Why don't we stop eating for a while to chat?
Master Tsang is really interesting Do you have any hobbies?
Gambling. I mean I like going on pleasure trips. Miss Li, how about you?
I like what girls usually do, like planting flowers, sewing, reciting poems and music
Music is good
Why don't you play me a tune? At least you don't need to talk so much
What tune would you like?
18 caresses Whatever you like I don't know music anyway
If so, I'll play the tune Ambush
Dad, this time you are not asking me to marry a princess
You are putting me on exile. How will that Li Oi be 18 to 22?
More or less. It's 18 plus 22
That means she's 40. How can I marry her? It's really beyond me
Just now she made me eat weird things I felt like I went to a funeral
How hard is it to marry her?
Turn off the light Cover her face with a piece of black cloth
Then she's just an ordinary woman
I'll give you some strong wine to make you drunk. Take some LSD
Then treat her as a dead fish. Done
How can you say that? No. I really don't want to do it
You must do it. Sing, if you marry her the Tsang's family will feel proud
But I won't. Let's ask younger brother to do this. Hong Kong is so close to this place
Younger brother is also one of the Tsang's
He's handsome and educated He matches that Li Oi better
You are the eldest son. You must do it
It's impossible that your younger brother marries before you No way. Period
Will you do it or not? No, I won't
You really won't? No, I won't
Don't you feel embarrassed to see Ho Yee? Now he's the director of Salesian Society
If you don't work harder you'll be under him forever
But dad, it's really
If you marry Miss Li, you will be related
to the governor of Chik Tai and Minister of International Commerce of North Ocean
Just this long title alone is above him Will you do it or not?
Dad, I'll try to do it But I have a condition What?
Ifl really do it, I must get Mui, Lan Kuk and Chuk of Yee Tsui Club
to be my concubines. Any problem?
No problem. That's it
There are so many birds, flowers and trees in this place Right. There are trees
There are also pavilions over there
Yes, there are
You can see that too? I'm not blind
We get along so well
Thank you, Master Tsang You're welcome
So there's really destiny for love
Really?
The fortune teller said my future husband will do something big. He's clever
Really? I've got something big to do too
Master Tsang, what's you weight?
You ask me this question first? I'm about 120 catties
Given your height
it seems that 110 catties are fine 120 catties seems to be overweight
Given your height what should your weight be?
Master Tsang, do you have plans to join the civil service? What?
I understand you aren't good at studying
But give my family background
it shouldn't be difficult to study a bit and get a government post
I don't want to study If I want a title, I can buy one
There's one more thing One more thing?
There aren't too many members in the Li's family
We have to take up the job of procreating What? With you?
I'm the only daughter in the family
So my dad wants our first 3 sons to use the last name Li
Do you think I'm a hog? All the sons must use your last name? You even want 3 sons?
I don't even want to sleep with you just for once
Master Tsang, how come you say something so dirty?
I'm so dirty. I run a dirty business Your family has nothing to do with me
I want to be fat, OK? 120 catties isn't enough. I'll be happy if I get 150 catties
I won't study. I just know 2 words
Big and Small. I haven't criticized you yet How dare you to be so demanding?
You are so mean
Watch your steps. If the bridge collapses no one can get you out of the water
I feel good
Whoever mentions what happened yesterday will be beaten up Yes, brother Sing
Brother Sing Brother Sing
Brother Sing, good morning
Good morning, Master Yee
Master Tsang, what's you weight?
You didn't study when you were little
Now you don't know how to read But it doesn't matter. You can buy a post
Who says I don't know any words? At least I know two words. Big and Small
It must be you who's spreading this story
I haven't said anything What's that to do with me?
You are their leader Of course you're involved
You made me do it You are so mean
Brother Sing, just now you told us to beat them up, right?
But brother Sing, there are so many of them
You guys are happy, right? Laugh as you like Go ahead
People say Foshan is a big city. That's it? The people are shabby. The road is bumpy
It's really bad It's far from the match of Shanghai
It's here, miss. This is No.11. 30 cents please
Thank you He stinks
Put them on the ground first Then I'll pay you
Open up. Anybody home?
Ho Yee, someday I'll bite you like a sugar cane and squeeze you dry
How come no one answers the door? Even if they are out, there should be helpers
What is this? I'm sorry, miss
Never mind What?
It's English. It means it doesn't matter
Miss, you've got so much baggage
You must be looking for someone But no one stays here
No one stays here? Right
How come?
Isn't this place no.11 Pak Yeung Road?
Yes. This is no.11 Pak Yeung Road But it's been vacant all the time What?
Who are you looking for?
I'm the most familiar with Foshan Tell me about it. I'll help you
We are looking for the Ho's family that runs Hing Lung Pawn Shop
The Ho's family, right? They don't live here. They live at no.17 Pak Yeung Road
How would we mix up no.11 and no.17? That means we have to look for it again
How did you do your job? Now the rickshaw has left. How are we going to get there?
Don't worry. It's within walking distance
Here. Go along the main street Then turn left Brother Sing
What? We should help others. After you have turned left, you will see a road junction
Then turn left. When you see a stall you turn left again. After that, you
It seems to be very far away
If you think this is too far away, there's a short cut
There's a lane on the left leading directly to the Ho's family. It's called Peacock Lane
We'll take that lane Thank you
What? It means thanks
Oh, you're welcome. Let's go OK
Get the stuff and go
What? There is so much baggage. It's so far away. I can't walk all the distance
I'll go alone then. I'll ask a servant to help you later
What kind of place is this? It stinks
You lecher. How dare you to molest me? Stop there Hey, stop there
Damn it. This is outrageous
Although he's attracted by my beauty he still shouldn't do this
I won't let you get away
Sir, the drawing is finished That's it?
That's him That's him This time I have sacrificed myself
It's lucky that I could stay calm during the crisis
Therefore I could provide you with this picture
It's hard to identify him like this
Now I've covered my face Can you tell who I am?
Officer Sheung, if you can catch him I can identify him for sure
Sir, you are an officer. For the safety of the women in Foshan
and for peace in society, you will get this done, right?
Of course That's good
This is an automatic clock from France It's for you, uncle A clock?
Dad, you are going to die
No No He's fine Touchwood
Mary, why do you give him a clock?
In Shanghai, many foreigners like giving clocks to people as gifts
Even the Emperor likes it very much It means having a life as long as time
I see
Really? If the Emperor doesn't mind I won't be afraid then
Aunt, this jade bracelet is a foreign product from Switzerland What?
It's a western country It's made by foreigners
Sis, it's made by foreigners
Junior aunt Yes
This pair of earrings is for you
I've got gifts too?
It's prime blue jade
Thank you. Old master, they are beautiful
And this gold plate is for Hei
I wore it when I was little. I hope Hei will be as clever and cute like me
Thank you Hei, say thanks to cousin
Thank you, cousin
Come over here
Cousin Yes?
This is for you Me? Yes
It's an ordinary pair of sunglasses What's so special about it?
It's imported from France This is the most trendy fashion in Shanghai
Really?
Madam Tung, you give out the red packets to the servants Yes, young lady
I want one too This is yours
Mary, you are so generous
Mary, you've traveled a long way here
You must be tired. Ask Choi to make you some snacks, OK?
Right, Mary. What would you like to eat?
Well, I want to eat bird's nest
Bird's nest? Bird's nest?
Bird's nest?
You eat bird's nest as snacks?
I always fell sick when I was little So everyday I must eat bloody bird's nest
Dad, I want to eat too
I'll make you a hot pot
I know this is an expensive habit
Not too many places can provide prime bloody bird's nest
So I'll take several catties with me whenever I go on a trip
You take several catties of bird's nest with you when you go on a trip?
You may ask Madam Tung to give it to Choi She knows how to make it
Actually I'm quite casual. Just make it plain by stewing it
I'm used to eating it in the morning and at night
It must be freshly stewed. I like to be clean too. I take a bath twice a day
The water must be hot. I must put some aroma oil from France in the water
Will this be too troublesome for you?
Not at all
Mary, why didn't you come with your dad and mom?
They need to attend to the properties They can't come
Then you must send them a telegram to tell them that you are safe I will
It's so rough. The mosquito net is stale It stinks. I must replace everything
What tea is this? Where's my prime Longchang tea?
There's no more left. You've used it up before Officer Sheung
If we didn't put up a show, how would they be so courteous?
Hey, is your relative really rich?
Just now when I handed out the red packets there were just 2 servants
You call this a big family in Foshan?
Do we have a choice? This is the only relative left
At least we get a shelter here Hey, will you send a telegram to old master?
Don't do it. Dad is so stupid. He's suffered losses in every business he did
That's why we ended up like this
If he knows we're here, he may ask us to give him money. We'll be in trouble then
If your uncle asks about it, I'll tell him I've already sent the telegram
OK. That's decided
Let me introduce. This is Mary Kong from Shanghai. This is her nanny Madam Tung
This is uncle Kwai. He's the senior manager
He evaluates the pawned properties to tell
if they are genuine and to decide the loan amount
How do you do? Uncle Kwai
The one up there is the 2nd-in-charge, Fook The one down there is the teller, Chuen
How do you do?
I want to pawn something
What do you want to pawn?
A gold bracelet. It's solid gold I bought it with 10 taels
Senior manager
It's mixed with bronze. It's worse than silver. It's defective
I'll lend you 4 taels at 30% interest rate for 3 months
4 taels? It's less than half
You hear that? Your bracelet is gold
outside but bronze inside You're lucky that we accept it
I'll give you 5 taels at the most. Take it or
leave it I'll take it
Thank you. What's your name? Chan
Mr Chan pawns a rotten bronze bracelet. 5 taels
Receipt dated 2nd August, Mau Hoi Year Rotten bronze. Worse than silver
He bought it with 10 taels...
But now he pawns it at 5 taels only The gold bracelet is quite thick
It's glittering Why did they say it's rotten?
You must bargain in doing business
To say it's rotten is to protect ourselves
lest he says it's scratched when he redeems it
If he doesn't get the money to redeem it will you foreclose it?
They need the money for something urgent
We won't be so stone-hearted We'll give them 1 month's allowance
If he can pay the interest, we'll allow him to extend the time
This is the warehouse. You've met Shau before. He's an apprentice in the pawn shop
He sleeps here at night to guard the goods
Young master. Miss. Madam Tung
It's a ghost
Luk, you've scared people again
I'm sorry, young master
He's always like that
Luk is a clerk in the pawn shop He packs and stores the pawned properties
Look. There's a bamboo tag on every piece of good Right
The one you are holding is Ti no.10
If you check the column Ti in the record book, you will see what's inside
Shau, get the book here OK
Here. That's it
This is so interesting. Tin Ti Yuen Wong Yue Chau Hung Fong
It's because the pawn shop uses the 4-letter book for the serial numbers
It's meticulous. Hey, what's inside?
You can't go in
You don't need to go in here
It's the expensive warehouse for heavy items. There's nothing special
There's no need to look at it. Let's go
Oh, expensive warehouse
Miss Mary, we've done our best already But there isn't a clue
Officer Sheung, you are so sharp There must be some progress
Miss, no one will write the words goldfish guy on his face
Besides, the picture you drew is so
That means you failed to catch anyone You failed to discharge your duty
Officer Sheung, I must make a suggestion
This skirt is so dirty I don't want to wear it again
What ty? Dirty I see
Just now I wanted to throw it away But when I saw it, I suddenly got an idea
How can a skirt help us?
Officer Sheung, you can't see such an obvious clue? You aren't observant at all
Is there a handprint on the skirt? So?
You order all the male in Foshan to compare his hand with the handprint
Then you can find out who the goldfish lecher is What?
There are a lot of men in Foshan Right
Clerk Tam, it seems that you've got a better idea
But you ask all of them to come they will feel harassed
That's true. Why don't you sit in the courthouse
to see if the goldfish lecher will turn himself in?
I wonder if the governor of Guangdong and Guangxi will feel happy about this
The governor? Of course What?
I say of course The governor is a good friend of mine
Every time when he comes to Shanghai
he will go to high tea with me in a French hotel
Officer Sheung, you don't know that?
Next. Here. Doesn't match. Go. Next
OK, OK. Next
Uncle, do we need to check the handprint?
You two? Next
Dad, let's bet if we can catch the goldfish guy like this This is not a game
Right. You go gambling in a casino
No one is keeping an eye on them in the shop. They will take a break for sure
I bet we'll catch the goldfish lecher today for sure
Clerk Tam, how come my eyebrows are twitching?
I know, sir. It's because all the men in Foshan are now cursing you
Hey, everybody's here? Oh yes, I heard somebody's got a lousy idea
to check the handprint so as to find the goldfish guy. Who's so stupid?
Oh, it's you Really? It's him?
Bluffing Sing?
It's me? Don't talk nonsense
I'm not. You told me to go into Peacock Lane the other day
Once I went in there, the goldfish lecher appeared. It must be you
Are you sober? Open your eyes and look at me carefully
The goldfish guy you mentioned wears a moustache
Maybe the goldfish guy's moustache is fake Have you checked your handprint yet?
Right. Sir, is every men in Foshan required to check the handprint?
Clerk Tam, what do you say?
Tak-sing, if you are innocent, do it
Right. Do it Do it
Do I need to check the handprint Do I need to be the goldfish guy?
If I want girls, there are plenty in Yee Tsui Club
Do I need to be the goldfish guy?
Given your status, brother Sing, you really don't appear to be the goldfish guy
You've said something correct at last Master Yee
But given your character, it isn't surprising that you will do it
You are sly. It makes sense even if you suddenly becomes lustful
What are you talking about? How am I sly?
Isn't this true? If you are unhappy about me, you may come to me
Why did you bully my cousin?
Maybe you want to molest her so as to take revenge against me
Do I need to be so dirty?
I dare you to check your handprint to prove your innocence
Fine. I'll do it Take this
Thank you, brother Sing
So you are really the goldfish lecher
Oh, it's really you