Yat-Bo... can you hear me?
I can hear you loud and clear.
Though this is not a new phone,
the voice transfer across thousands of miles is amazing.
Miss Chi, Yat-Bo and I are trying out the phones you gave us.
You're out late.
I want to get something from the convenient store.
I'll let you get back to playing with your phone.
Convenient store?
What kind of place is that?
A convenient store is a convenient store.
Let me escort you to this convenient store.
I'd like to see what it is.
Yat-Bo, I'm escorting Miss Chi to a convenient store.
Yes, Miss Chi, I'll tell you when I'm back.
After you.
Tai-Kwan, your hometown is so poor you have never seen a cell phone before?
Not only that. We have never seen a computer, TV, trains or airplanes.
In our era, we have no street lamps.
We carry lanterns when we go out at night.
You should work hard at Fung Ming Gui.
Hold on... What era? What lanterns?
Did you hear that?
Hear what?
100 paces away.
50 paces... 40 paces...
It's a gang fight.
Run! Don't look!
A true hero must help those in need.
You outnumber him, that's unfair.
That's beneath a man! Go away!
Immeasurable Ocean!
Let's go!
Hey...
Did they scare you?
It's OK, let's go!
We're in trouble if the Police catches you.
Thanks, buddy!
I'll take my leave now. Take care.
You're with the Chung Ching Society?
Who do you work for?
No! He's just a passerby.
He's nobody... totally not related.
Hey, buddy...
This convenient store is like our town fair back home.
They sell almost everything.
This is absolutely astonishing.
Let's get 2 things straight.
The man you just saved, I saw him in a magazine.
His name is Ting Hau. He calls the shots at Chung Ching Society.
Starting right now, you must stay clear of the gang.
People who run an honest business should not mess with them.
I see, good and evil cannot coexist.
Don't worry, I see what you mean.
What's this? This is delicious!
You never had a cup of coffee before?
This is coffee?
My friend Matteo Ricci told me
Westerners like to drink coffee.
Now I know why.
Miss Chi... Yes?
What's the second thing?
The second thing... I have meant to ask you,
Who are you? Level with me.
The 3 of you are really weird.
You have never seen a cell phone, a train or a plane before.
Just now... what you called Immeasurable Ocean
sent people flying across the street.
Where exactly are you from?
A man should have nothing to hide.
Not that I won't tell you the truth,
but you'll think I'm a lunatic.
I won't. I'll believe whatever you say.
We're from the Ming Dynasty.
Are you OK, Miss Chi?
I'm fine. I told you to level with me.
There's no need to make up such a story.
I'm not lying. My real name is Yuan Chonghuan.
I was born in Year 2 of the Wanli era in the town of Shi Jie.
I'm a 6th ranked Imperial Guard under the Crown Prince Zhu Changluo.
Imperial Guard? That's brilliant!
What about Bo and Siu-Tung? What are they?
Bo's real name is Zuo Guangdou.
He's a scholar at the Dongli Academy.
He's one of the Crown Prince's advisors.
As for Siu-Tung... I can tell you, but please keep it to yourself.
He's a eunuch at the Directorate of Palace Delicacies.
Stop! I get it... it's just a job.
There's no need to dig into your past.
That's not what I mean.
I already told you everything.
Fine! Whether it's Qing or Ming,
just put in an honest day's work at Fung Ming Gui.
I don't care about anything else.
Tomorrow is your first day, get to bed early.
Remember you promised us you'll contact the Crown Princess?
We'd like to meet with her as soon as possible.
Wong Yi-San, right? Sandy...
I meant to call her tomorrow.
You want me to call now? I'll do that.
Thank you.
Hello, Sandy? It's Fong Wai-chi.
Don't even recognize my voice?
Are you busy tomorrow?
I have a few friends who'd like to meet you.
Oh... you're filming in Taiwan?
It's OK, we'll hook up when you're back.
OK... Bye!
What did she say?
She's filming in Taiwan
and won't be back for another month or two.
Come on, don't look so glum.
It's not like she's not coming back.
What's your hurry?
I'll set it up as soon as she's back in town
Mr. Chu, the media took intimate pictures of your son and Sandy.
Are they dating?
Have you met her parents?
Is it because they're dating,
Sandy has been made the spokesperson for the Dynasty Group?
Listen, a picture doesn't mean anything.
My son is the heir to the Dynasty Group.
Women who wish to cozy up to him will form a line from Tsimshatsui to Kowloon Tong
Sandy Wong will need to take a number.
Does that mean you object?
Netizens have seen them together.
I said everything I wanted to say.
My son and Sandy Wong are just friends.
Say a few more words...
Mr. Chu.
Samuel, get rid of the reporters.
I don't want any trouble.
I'm Samuel Cheuk, the CEO of the Dynasty Group.
I'm speaking on behalf of Mr. Chu Ka-heen,
with regards to the scandalous reporting.
He reserves the right to pursue legal action.
Mr. & Mrs. Chu...
Ivan, I want to ask you,
are you serious about that woman?
Of all people, why did you pick that woman to be our spokesperson?
Are you mixing business with pleasure?
Don't get all worked up, Honey.
You're scaring Ivan... he can barely speak.
Ivan, I may not be your mother,
but I'm the Vice Chairman of the Group.
I think you should assess your relationship with Miss Wong from the Group's standpoint.
Who I date has nothing to do with company.
Daddy, I am dating Sandy.
I also want to say I'm serious about her
and I didn't use my authority to help her.
Did she put a curse on you?
Samuel, we're all family here.
You're Ivan's cousin, what do you think?
Ivan, your Dad is right.
I don't know if Sandy Wong is looking for perks by cozying up to you.
But I know the reporters will have a field day tomorrow.
I don't want people to say you're a playboy
and you abused your authority to chase starlets.
What about the Board of Directors?
What will they think about this?
Call up that woman and tell her off.
I don't want the media to catch you with her again.
Call her! No, I won't do it!
Don't think you're my only son, you brat!
If you disobey me, I'll wait till Ka-Po grows up
and turn over the Dynasty Group to him.
Call her now! I will not.
Kiu, issue a memo and banish this brat from the company.
No... demote him. Make him a security guard.
Honey, you're putting me on the spot.
Fire me or demote me, I don't care.
I won't make that call.
Ivan!
That woman had that brats head spinning.
He doesn't even know who his father is.
Pipe down, Honey.
Young people can't keep a long relationship.
Give him time, Ivan won't remember Wong Yi-San.
I'm afraid our Romeo won't let go.
Samuel, you're resourceful.
I don't care what you do,
make sure that starlet stays away from Ivan.
Don't worry, Uncle Fung.
It's easy if she's a money grabber.
Leave her to me.
Mr. Cheuk, you're back just in time.
Cat needs you to sign the budget proposal.
This is the proposal for the next quarter.
Accounts have already approved it.
You need to change the proposal.
Sandy Wong will not be the spokesperson for the next quarter.
Discuss among yourselves and find another artiste to replace her.
Cat, come in. I need you to do something.
I want you to do 3 things for me.
One, tell the ad agency,
to drop Sandy Wong's ad campaign.
Two, call the film company,
we're no longer sponsoring the film Sandy Wong is making.
Three, call her agent and terminate our 3-year contract with her.
Yes, Mr. Cheuk!
I know... you can't just cut it...
Hey, we have a contract, we...
Sandy, we're in trouble.
Dynasty wants to terminate our contract
and pull all the sponsorships.
Your story really pissed them off.
How about... it's Ivan.
Talk to him, see if we can still salvage it.
What are you thinking, Sandy?
No more games or there's no turning back.
That's enough!
I knew there's no turning back when I made this move.
They want to shut me out?
I'll drag Chu Ka-heen down.
I'd like to know what this loser will do for me.
Meet Chef Li Siu-Tung.
Starting today, he'll replace Chef Lau.
He'll call the shots in the kitchen.
What? Cat got your tongue? Say hello!
Chef Li!
Hello, folks. My name is Li Siu-Tung.
You're in charge. Say something.
Like what?
Don't ask me! Say anything you like.
How about where did you learn to cook?
Yes, Master Tin.
I entered the Palace when I was 5,
and was assigned to the Directorate of Palace Delicacies.
Directorate of Palace Delicacies?
I started out fetching water from the well outside Jing De Palace.
What are you talking about?
I have been in the business long enough,
but I have never heard of Jing De Palace or Directorate of Palace Delicacies.
Did you learn how to cook?
China has so many restaurants, you couldn't have heard of them all.
Chef Li, tell the kitchen staff about your rules.
Certainly.
I started out with the Directorate of Palace Delicacies
let's follow their rules.
Just remember this mnemonic chant.
Meals should nourish and protect
and there's a timing to eat everything.
The Earthly Branches "Mao" clash with "you" and "Chou" with "Wei".
Imbalance of hot and cold will put a hole in your stomach.
Elephants eat lions, lions eat tigers...
Can you explain? I don't think we understand
It's OK. I'll recite it again and explain.
Meals should nourish...
Stop! Don't bother.
Perhaps show us how to cook something.
How about Kung Pao chicken?
Let's see if you're as brilliant as Chi say you are.
It's not easy being the head chef at Fung Ming Gui.
What's wrong? You can begin.
I don't think I can.
You can't or you don't know how?
I'll ask you again. If you can't make it, get the hell out.
Master Tin, if you insist, I have a request.
I need you to prepare 2 things for me.
A knife and a wok.
The blade is 1.5 cm wide with a handle 10.2 cm long.
The wok must weigh at least 2 catties.
Anything less than that won't help the taste despite the culinary skill.
Are you finished? Enough excuses!
I say you can't cook. You're a fraud.
No... Boss, calm down!
Don't...
I'm not a fraud, Master Tin!
One must have the right tools to get anything done.
If you give me the right utensils,
Kung Pao chicken is easy.
Don't get cocky with me! Throw him out!
Right!
Give Chef Li another chance.
Kuen, find him a knife and wok he can use.
You believe him?
If he can cook, I'll write my name upside down.
We must learn to make ourselves look young.
Watch this...
Vanessa, please show us.
Chef Lau!
Yes, Boss?
Fung Ming Gui's future is in your hands.
Do you remember how to prepare the Golden Feast?
It's rather complicated with all those appetizers and such.
Not complicated at all. How many courses?
Remember how to make them?
Sis, jot this down.
Think! How many courses?
Auntie Fun! Hey!
Dad, shouldn't you be helping Chef Li with the Golden Feast?
What are you doing here?
You! What?
Chi! Yes!
He's a fraud.
Forget the Golden Feast.
Li Siu-Tung can't make Kung Pao chicken.
No way! You're obviously biased.
Dad, if we can't prepare the Golden Feast,
Fung Ming Gui will go out of business.
I'd rather take the demented Chef Lau
than trust that kid in there.
As soon as Chef Lau gives us the recipe,
I'll hire Chef Kam from Tim Fook Lau.
He can do it.
If he remembers the recipe,
Uncle Tai and I won't have to look for a chef in Foshan.
Auntie Fun...
Ask Siu-Tung what we need to prepare for the Golden Feast.
Sit down and do your job.
I'll throw that kid out myself.
I'll go ask him what we need to prepare.
The Golden Feast has 13 courses, including 4 appetizers.
Fun, write down the first course, Triple Duck.
Will you two hurry up?
Don't drag your feet on the first day!
Yes, Master Uncle!
You're a scholar. Leave the heavy lifting to me.
Thank you.
You suppose Siu-Tung can handle the Golden Feast?
He's all skin and bones.
He can barely lift the wok.
I think he'll screw up the Feast tomorrow.
Then we must stand firm.
While Fung Ming Gui is still worth something
convince Chi to sell it.
Let's do that.
Stop standing over there!
Can't you carry those boxes? Now move it!
Move! Don't just stand there!
(Chu Ka-heen, heir of the Dynasty Group)
(picks up starlet Wong Yi-San)
What is it? Why come here?
I know you saw Samuel. What did he say?
What will he do to Sandy?
Tell me everything. Hurry!
You started a big mess.
If I were you, I'd do nothing
and let your Dad and Cousin Samuel pick up the pieces.
Or you call that starlet and have a clean break with her.
Why do you all think alike?
What crime have I committed?
I'm not having an affair behind my wife's back.
I'm just dating a girl. Is that a crime?
Tell me, am I right or not?
Every word is a gem of wisdom.
I'm sorry but what Mr. Cheuk told me is company secret,
which I cannot disclose to just anyone.
If you want to know, ask him yourself.
I have a meeting. Bye!
We grew up together. Won't you help me?
Now that I have the guts to oppose my Dad,
that's enough reason for you to help me.
You and I are different.
Your Father owns this company,
you still get paid even if you don't work.
As heir to the Dynasty Group, I'm ordering you
to tell me what my cousin said.
What's this? A dare?
We grew up together.
I know you too well.
You only have a 3-minute enthusiasm.
I guarantee you'll forget her in a week.
Ling...
I have a meeting.
Ling...
Hey...
Hello, Mr. Chu. I'm Terry, Sandy's manager.
How is Sandy? I've been calling her,
but she won't pick up. Is she OK?
Of course not! She's been crying all morning
She cries every time you call.
Put Sandy on the phone.
She's in the dressing room.
She wants to be alone.
She just sent me a message
and asked me to do 2 things for her.
To tell you she's breaking up with you...
What?
And to hold a press conference
to announce she's quitting show business.
I have never seen her so depressed.
I'm really worried sick about her.
Tell me, do you think we should have this press conference?
Yes! I will be there too.
I want to tell everyone about Sandy and me.
Great! I'll go make the arrangement.
I'll see you later.
Sandy, everything is just as you have expected.
That's right!
Sandy! Sandy...
Please calm down!
Sandy...
There were intimate pictures of you and Mr. Chu Ka-heen,
what's your response to that?
Are you two dating?
Mr. Chu Kwok-fung doesn't seem too happy about the scandal.
Will you try to explain to him?
Will that affect your relationship with the Dynasty Group?
Say a few words... Please say something...
Tell us, Sandy.
I won't make any response for now.
I'm having a press conference in an hour
to give everyone a full account.
Excuse us...
The Golden Feast has 3 hot appetizers and 4 main courses.
Caramelized yam is the starter.
Let me see...
The 3 hot appetizers are Singapore style fried vermicelli,
BBQ pork and chicken with rice and cart noodles.
Remember that... cart noodles have pig's blood curd and intestine plus fish balls...
Dad, Uncle Leung can't help us.
We can't count on him.
Trust me, Siu-Tung can do this.
Forget it, Chi! Give the money back to Uncle Fung. Right, Tin?
Forget it. Let Big Spender win.
Chi, give him back the cheque tomorrow.
What's that smell?
Master Tin, I made Kung Pao chicken. Please enjoy.
See? I told you Siu-Tung can manage.
His slicing technique is simply superb.
Every piece of chicken is the same size.
He lifted the heavy wok like it was paper.
The ingredients are perfect with the chicken.
He's simply brilliant!
Impressive! Brilliant!
Delicious...
What's going on? What's with the human wall?
Hey, Tai! What is it?
We got it made. Siu-Tung is not only a chef,
he's a master chef.
His Kung Pao chicken is out of this world.
Are you kidding? What?
Really? Let me try...
Well?
Like my Dad's and my sister's!
We can save Fung Ming Gui!
Siu-Tung, can you prepare the Golden Feast?
I know it originated from the Yuan Dynasty.
When Kublai Khan took over China,
to appease the Han Chinese,
he combined Mongolian dishes with Chinese dishes,
and invited Han and Manchu courtiers to a feast.
Three of the 13 courses are desserts.
Five of them are beef and lamb,
roasted, baked and stewed.
The remaining 5 are seafood dishes by Han Chinese,
from the cheapest coarse fish to the most precious abalone,
stir fried, steamed, boiled, smoked and deep fried.
Bravo! Brilliant...
Brilliant! Simply brilliant!
Listen carefully to Chef Li.
We have a day to prepare the ingredients.
Yeah...
As of this moment, we don't work for you anymore.
Siu-Tung will not prepare the Golden Feast tomorrow.
We hereby tender our resignation.
What?
Why? Not enough money?
After you prepare the Feast tomorrow, Chi will give you a raise.
What's the matter with you?
You leave us hanging on your first day?
Chi, don't give them anything more.
They signed a contract.
What are you not happy about?
After the Golden Feast, let's sit down and talk.
What's there to talk about?
I open up my heart to you but you toss it in the gutter.
We'll never believe another word you say.
You vowed yesterday Miss Wong was out of town,
but you were lying.
It says here she didn't go away for filming.
I bet you only wanted us to stay and help you,
that's why you lied to us
about Miss Wong being your friend.
Is it true, Miss Chi?
Yes, I might have lied a little,
but I'm really trying to set up a meeting with Wong Yi-San for you.
Siu-Tung, let's go! Enough of their lies.
Come on!
Don't go, we should talk...
Please don't go...
Chi, what did you promise them?
Something to do with Wong Yi-San?
What's wrong with you? What a temper!
If Siu-Tung runs off, what about the Feast?
Get them back!
Explain to Chef Li...
What is that?
It looks like pastry and rice dumpling.
What does it taste like?
Siu-Tung, we have no place to stay
and not much money left.
We must spend it wisely.
Money will come and go.
We should try new things in the modern day world.
Let's count how much we have.
Come on, Siu-Tung!
Miss, what is this?
Ice cream.
How much is it?
$25 for a single scoop, $35 for a double.
Give us as much as you can with this.
You have enough for one scoop.
What flavor would you like?
Brother Tai-Kwan, you're the oldest. You decide.
No, you decide. You want to eat it.
Thank you!
So many flavors... which one should I pick?
This one!
Chocolate?
Pick another one, it looks dirty.
This one!
Vanilla?
Pick another one, it looks moldy.
Not this one and not that one...
I'll decide for you if you can't.
Pick a clean one.
Macadamia nut? Yes!
Very well.
It's smaller than my fist but it costs $25.
It must be precious. Siu-Tung, enjoy!
I don't mind! This is truly amazing!
I took a bite and did not chew
and it melted in my mouth like sweet soup.
Brother Tai-Kwan, you should try.
Let Yat-Bo go first.
Thanks! It's cool. Must be imported from the West.
Westerners are full of strange ideas.
Brother Tai-Kwan!
This is really amazing.
Without any ice but it tastes like ice.
Say no more, let's eat it together.
Wong Yi-San will host a press conference in 15 minutes,
in response to the recent report of
her relationship with Chu Ka-heen.
Let's go to Angela at the scene.
Wong Yi-san's management company refused to confirm
if Chu Ka-heen will show up.
Let's wait and see.
Sandy, it's almost time. Let's check out the venue.
Get the door!
Mr. Cheuk?
You wanted to see me?
Miss Wong, you've been our spokesperson for the last few years.
I guess no introductions are necessary.
Of course I know you.
You were there when I signed the contract.
I know you have a press conference soon,
can we have a word in private?
Terry, wait for me downstairs.
This won't take long. I only want to know
what you intend to say at the press conference.
I will make public my relationship with Ivan
Ivan and I both think we have nothing to hide.
I know Ivan will support me on this.
If I'm not mistaken, he's on his way over
so we can both be at the press conference.
I trust your manager already told you,
all the jobs you have with the Dynasty Group have been canceled.
If you're being pigheaded,
I guarantee you'll have more to lose.
I know you're well connected in show business.
I expected you to try to shut me out.
But for how long?
One month? 6 months? Or a year?
Ivan is the heir to the Dynasty Group,
he'll soon take over the company.
If I should tell him I don't like you,
even if you're his cousin, he'll can you just the same.
You're in over your head if you put all your chips on Ivan.
If you lose, you'll have nothing.
Nothing you say will do.
Ivan and I will show up hand in hand. Excuse me.
I have a letter from Ivan's father.
If you say anything unpleasant to Mr. Chu's ears at the press conference,
I will pass this letter to a lawyer
and he will ensure Ivan will no longer be the heir to the company.
Take a look.
You're smart.
You should know how to choose.
Sandy, I have made up my mind.
I will be at the press conference with you.
Money is not the issue. I don't care about being the heir.
Despite my Dad's objection, I want to be with you.
Sandy, are you OK? It's time. Let's go.
Ivan, at the press conference,
whatever I say, just repeat after me.
If I ask you yes or no, just say yes, OK?
Thanks for being here today.
I wish to respond to a recent magazine cover story.
About a month before this magazine went to print,
there have been stories about me and Mr. Chu Ka-heen.
But I never commented on those reports
until this morning when I saw this cover.
Ivan and I have discussed this,
we think we should issue a statement.
I hereby declare Ivan and I are only business partners.
At best, we're good friends who can talk about anything.
But we're definitely not dating.
Right, Ivan?
Am I right? Right!
Ivan and I have never spent time alone.
My manager or other colleagues were always there.
The day this picture was taken,
me and my manager was having lunch with Ivan
to discuss the ad campaign for the upcoming quarter.
Lunch lasted less than an hour
and we talked only about work and nothing personal.
As to why this particular picture was taken,
I'll let Ivan explain to you.
Ivan, please tell our reporter friends
why such a picture was taken.
Are you alright, Ivan?
I'm fine. After Sandy and I finished talking about the ad campaign,
we went to get our cars in the parking lot.
Something got into her eye and I went over to help her.
I only wish to say the photographer knew exactly which angle to use
and made it look like we were kissing.
But I'm quite offended by this photographer's action.
Ivan and I wish to reserve the right to pursue legal action.
Right, Ivan? Yes!
Ivan and I hope that after this press conference,
we won't be hounded by these rumors again.
I'm finished. Thank you, everyone.
Sandy...
She has nothing to add...
Sandy, say a few words...
Sandy, what's going on?
You wanted to make public our relationship at the press conference,
why did you want me to lie?
Did my Dad force you? Tell me!
Ivan, you think I don't want to tell the world?
I went back on my word because of you.
I started early in the business,
and I don't get along with my family.
I don't want you and your Dad to be like me.
I'd rather take the heat for you, get it?
Sandy, we can never tell people about us?
As long as you do well at work,
your Dad will think differently of you
and he won't object anymore.
I get it. I won't let you down.
It won't be long till I can hold your hand,
and tell the world you're my girlfriend.
But for now, we must be careful
not to let the reporters catch us.
You're right.
We should see less of each other.
Don't call me, I'll call you.
Can't even manage his father. What a loser!