Immeasurable Ocean!
Are you OK?
What kind of driving is that?
So stupid!
See that? Tai-Kwan didn't even duck.
That's called "guts"!
Greet Brother Tai-Kwan.
Brother Tai-Kwan!
Save the ceremony!
Brother Leopard is looking for me?
Because I smashed your car last time?
If so, please accept my apologies!
Just a car! I have plenty of those.
I specially came for you.
Know whom I drank with last night?
The Crown Prince!
You said you worked for him.
He said he didn't know any Wan Tai-Kwan.
That's a long story.
I'll find a chance and explain it to you.
Alright. Save it.
I have business to talk with you.
Get in the car.
Just you and me here. I'll say it straight.
I saw on TV... You're working for Fung Ming Gui?
Yes, I'm a waiter there.
Such a waste of your kung fu to work as a waiter!
Quit and work for me!
Thank you for your kindness.
Frankly, I've had my days of fighting and killing.
I just want three years of peace at Fung Ming Gui.
Tai-Kwan, remember, if ever you're not happy at Fung Ming Gui, come to me.
Chung Ching Society will always welcome you.
Come here, Fat Boy.
Yes, big boss?
You're from Fung Ming Gui?
No. It's my father's...
Shut up! Listen, Tai-Kwan is my good brother
Don't give him a hard time.
If you do that and if he is not happy,
I am not happy.
If I'm not happy, you're in trouble.
I care about him most.
Make sure you do!
I'm going.
Please!
A few days here and you got involved with people like those.
Turn bad all you want.
Don't drag Fung Ming Gui in.
Master Tai, loyalty is most common amongst the rogues.
Han's Emperor Gaozu, Liu Bang
and Great Ming's Taizu Zhu Yuanzhang
started out amongst them and made huge achievements.
Brother Leopard may seem fierce
but he is very reasonable.
Just don't get involved with those people.
Get to work!
How could it not be right?
Uncle Tai has been checking the goods.
Bo and I have done the calculations.
There's a huge discrepancy.
Miss Chi, I have checked the accounts for the past 3 years.
We should have in stock 30 catties of abalone
40 catties of dried scallops
40 catties of fish maw.
But in stock we are short by 10 catties of abalone
20 catties of scallops and half of the fish maw.
So much? How much money is that?
Based on the purchase price, we have lost $134,863.50.
$134,863.50... That's right.
That can't be.
You keep the key to the warehouse.
Only you can open the door.
Uncle Tai always checks before he makes an entry.
How could it be not right?
Have you heard of the saying:
Mount Huashan spells danger; the human heart, worse.
In Ming, the emperor entrusted eunuchs with power.
Yet those guys hoodwinked everyone
and abused power,
The state was in a mess.
You mean someone is cheating?
You mean Tai?
I don't mean that.
It's just a comparison.
This thing about the figures...
don't tell anyone yet.
It's the first day we're resuming business.
We'll take care of that after we close.
Let's get to work.
That fool said he was going to Foshan.
It's just a lie.
Throw it away.
OK.
Next time we go past Fung Ming Gui,
take a detour.
I don't want to see those three clowns.
Good morning.
Good morning, Terry!
Good morning, Sandy!
Good morning. Sorry, we're late.
Sorry, Director.
Good morning, Director, everyone.
Sorry, I'm a little late.
You're playing my kid sister. You're Baby?
Hello, I'm happy we're working together for the first time.
Sandy! I like you a lot. I am a fan of yours
I have seen you in films since I was small.
But this is my first role.
Please show me the ropes.
Do look out for me.
It's your first time, so just relax.
Sandy, these two are your colleagues in the story.
She's your supervisor.
Hello.
Why don't we start?
Let's get to work.
We'll start from Scene 3.
Sure.
Alright. Start.
Sis, it's your holiday. Why get up so early?
Good morning.
I've made you "fesh orange jus"...
Hold it...
Baby, beware of lazy sounds
"Fresh Orange Juice", not fesh orange jus.
Sorry, Director.
Sandy, let's do it again.
That's alright.
Sis, it's your holiday. Why get up so early?
Good morning. I...
Sorry, I forgot the line...
Can we start again?
Good morning.
I've made you fresh orange juice.
And there are two...
What is this word please?
"Soft" for soft-boiled egg.
Good morning, I've made you fesh...
I got it wrong again!
Sorry! I forgot the line.
Sorry! Got it wrong again!
Sorry!
Forget it... Let's take a rest.
Director, you know it's my first rehearsal.
I'm a bit nervous.
You won't be mad at me, right?
Sandy, you won't be mad at me, right?
We all get nervous the first time.
Why don't you go with her to the canteen
so she could practice well?
Let's take a 30-minute break.
Director...
We do have a bunch of girls in our company.
Why not cut Baby's role?
She may ruin it for you.
Terry, you shouldn't do that. She is new after all.
But frankly, I'm worried this may cause you delay.
I'm sorry, Sandy.
Baby is specially assigned by the boss.
She has been a big hit online.
As soon as she said she's in
the Otakus flooded the webpage.
So called "goddesses" on the internet...
I've seen a lot of those.
You can get those Otakus to give a "Like" online
but few will pay for a ticket to the cinema.
But Sandy, I saw a fan group of Baby's last night.
They say they'll get tickets as support for her maiden piece.
Up to this morning, she has already got 80,000 Likes.
Really?
Give me my bag.
Lock the door.
How shallow are those otakus!
She shows her legs or her bust
and she's their goddess?
See! Plastic in her nose obviously.
And this, what a push-up for those breasts.
Someone so cheap can't have many fans.
That's not right.
Up to last night, she has over 300,000 followers on her webpage!
I've been in the field for so long
but she has more followers than I?
What are you doing?
I've thought about it.
I can't depend on my capabilities alone.
In this internet world,
I must fight for support of the otakus!
Ceci, take a few shots of me.
Pretend they're upskirt shots.
Put them online in an anonymous post.
How should I write the subject line?
Say... "Whoa! Sandy has got it too!"
Wait... Better say "Sandy exposed! Lost guard finally!"
Yah. That's it.
Wow! Such a crowd!
Don't argue with Auntie Hung anymore.
Come help me on the floor. OK?
Uncle Man-mo. Take the order for Table 4.
Yes.
Moon, the Imitation Crab's for Table 3
Three more plain rice.
Boney, yellow croaker's sold out.
Tell them, no more orders.
Sure.
Daddy, it's wonderful!
We haven't seen this for a long time. There's a long queue outside.
I'm telling you, in six months, we'll have to open a branch.
Quit your job at Big Spender's.
Come back here.
Sure.
It's the first day only.
Stop thinking too much.
Bill please!
Sure!
Chi...
Yes!
Let me. Go help your dad.
This is for Table 6.
Dad, bills please for 2 and 8.
OK.
Master Tin, Master Tai says those are old patrons, no charge for tea.
Table 2, $1,086. Table 8, $824.
Rounded up.
Let's see if you're faster than the calculator!
Ready, Dad?
Table 2, $1,086.
Table 8, $824.
A good catch indeed.
We pay Bo less than $12,000 a month
and he does the job of four.
I briefly showed him the menu this morning and he remembers all the prices.
His brain's faster than the computer.
Told you. We have all those amazing talents in China.
We picked up a treasure!
Boss...
Looks like Uncle Tai can't communicate with the western guy.
Should we give him a hand?
Hey... Didn't you say you speak English?
Me? No...
Chi...
Huh?
You don't like eat "so and so"?
Not "so and so".
I want to know about crab.
Master Tai, what is it?
This westerner is muttering. Don't know what he's saying.
Can I help you?
Yes!
Is this Imitation Crab vegetarian friendly?
I'm a vegetarian.
The cuisine is made from egg white.
Is it Okay for you?
OK! Yes, I'll have one of those please.
Your order will be served as soon as possible.
OK!
The customer says if the Imitation Crab is vegetarian, he wants an order.
He can't even speak English. He should speak Chinese.
Go to a vegetarian shop for vegetarian!
Take care of it.
Miss Chi, how can I help?
You speak English?
Since the early years of Wanli, Great Ming...
Hush!
Since early Wanli, Great Ming has had exchange with foreign countries.
I have a friend called Matteo Ricci.
He speaks many languages.
When I taught him Chinese, he taught me English.
Oh... My hat's off to you!
So we'll count on you with western customers
Dad...
Yes?
It's not only a great catch, but a Triple win!
Tai-Kwan speaks English!
See that customer at Table 7.
One person, eight dishes.
The dishes came over 15 minutes ago and he just stares at them.
Something's not right.
How can I help?
Give me the bill. Pack all of these to go.
Yes, Sir.
Dad! He's just taking the food away.
We open for business.
Why do we care how many dishes he orders?
So long as he pays.
The wok must be red hot, heat must be high.
Heart to the hand, hand to the ladle.
Sum, for Table 4, please.
Sure.
Siu-Tung. No spring onions for Table 2.
Yes, Yat-Bo.
Brother Bo... Something nice...
Some netizen post upskirt pics of a starlet online. Look!
Students of great classics view only the decent.
You go ahead, but not for me.
As you like.
What's this girl's name?
This? Wong Yi-San. Don't know her?
This is cool... Wow!
So eager, Bo!
Well-hidden side of you!
Right...
Mr Chu, Mrs Chu, Mr Cheuk.
Everyone, these are signature dishes of Fung Ming Gui.
You are all top chefs of the Dynasty Group.
I want you to taste them and tell me...
Tasty or not?
So? Good or not?
Say something!
Nothing special. Not presentable.
What do you think, Chef Chan?
Low-level stuff.
Can't be compared to any of our restaurants.
Am I right, everyone?
Yes...
See? You need not worry then.
That kid Li is all about packaging.
He can make the Golden Feast but it doesn't mean he is truly competent.
Gentlemen, you do find these commonplace?
If they aren't tasty, why would people queue up for them?
If there's nothing special about it,
why do those media want features on them?
If it's low-level stuff, why do they get an online hit rate of 100,000?
Master...
Daddy...
Ka-Po, just the right time.
You've tried these. Good?
Tell the uncles, are these tasty?
Yes.
Hear that? Kids don't lie.
It's you who are lying.
Honey, don't get all worked up.
Alright, alright.
I'll call the reporter friends tomorrow
and get them to stop the coverage on Fung Ming Gui. OK?
You can stop the print, but not the netizens
They are making that kid some kitchen god.
Fung Ming Gui can't be a threat to us despite the revival
but I can't stand that ugly smirk on Fong Tin's face.
Mr Chu, I've checked on Li Siu-Tung.
Fung Ming Gui hired him from the Mainland.
He came all the way,
and it must be for money.
So long as we can pay him,
it should be easy to pinch him.
Money is not a problem.
Without this chef, Fung Ming Gui will be back to square one.
Samuel, get this done.
I don't mind spending a fortune.
But if we pinch their guy, will people say were predatory?
Alright, alright. Let Samuel handle this.
He'll do it well.
Ka-Po, go to your room with Mom.
Siu-Tung, you must be tired from the whole night's work.
Chi told me to do the facial for you before you sleep.
That piece of wet paper can really help regenerate your skin?
Don't worry. What I put on you is good stuff.
You represent Fung Ming Gui now.
You must be presentable.
Listen to me, get in.
Daddy, where's Chi taking Tai-Kwan?
I don't know.
Don't you find it weird?
The closer we were to closing,
the darker Chi's face went.
You're talking with her at the warehouse.
What was it about?
She said she'd tell you at the meeting.
And everyone must be present.
Let's hurry home. Don't make her wait.
Let's go...
Honey, I want to buy something. Come with me.
Tin, you go ahead first. We'll be right back.
OK. Don't take too long.
Come on.
Why do you think Chi's calling this meeting?
What? It must be because Siu-Tung is drawing in business.
He wants to open a branch to make more money.
That must be it.
I say it's for fault finding.
What do you mean?
I saw Fun and Bo checking the stock in the warehouse.
They did a check on the orders for the past 3 years.
You know Bo is so sharp with figures.
I'm sure Chi knows the figures don't match.
She's after you!
You're kidding!
Where's Chi and Tai-Kwan?
Not at the police station, are they?
What say you?
Miss Chi, business was so good today.
You should be celebrating with Master Tin and Master Tai.
Why bring me here?
Sis Ha told me, the police station is like the yamen of Ming.
You want to report someone?
Tai-Kwan, how much is family love worth?
I can't get the sums right.
If you can't do it, how am I to do it?
But if it's about the books,
where does the family come in?
How should I put it?
Let's say... during your time...
if you're betrayed by a family member,
would you take him to the yamen?
I'm sorry I can't answer that question.
I left home when I was small.
I hardly spent time with my family.
I can't imagine what it'd be like to be betrayed by family.
But I remember something that may be of help to you.
What's that?
When I was first transferred to Department Six,
His Majesty wanted me to investigate a case in secret.
It was found out His Majesty's kid brother was embezzling army provisions.
It's punishable by death.
But in the end, do you think His Majesty put justice before family?
If it's drama on TV, they always say all are equal before the law.
Did you chop off his head?
You and I think alike.
If His Majesty wrote "Punish" on the memorial,
the prince should have been killed.
But His Majesty wrote the word "Family".
Why?
His Majesty told me,
he'd rather be accused of bending the law in favour of his family
and he wouldn't regret it.
Because it's such a blessing to be family with someone.
I get it. Let's go home.
Wow!
What?
Come here.
Never! It's improper to do that.
Come on!
A man shouldn't touch a woman...
Come on...
Sandy, barely half a day and your picture got a hit rate of over 100,000!
Cool!
Sandy, the radio called.
They want an interview with you.
It's about the upskirt thing.
I told them you're in a very bad mood.
You don't want to talk about it.
Last time I fell from the horseback and the papers just covered it for one day.
It's amazing how a little cleavage gets you so much publicity.
Show more when you have time.
Ready with the reporters?
Yes. They should be downstairs.
Ready with your makeup?
Yes.
Sandy... What do you think about the upskirt shots?
They say you have a great figure.
Ever considered becoming a sexy star?
Sorry but Sandy won't take any questions.
I want to take this opportunity to say
the reporter who snuck that shot of me was invading my privacy.
But I won't pursue this matter.
After all, it was all because I wasn't careful enough.
I hope all this will end soon.
Please don't forward this picture to your friends.
Finally, I hope you won't focus on my body,
no matter how much impact the picture has created.
I won't go for a sexy image.
I'll just focus on my job as actress.
Excuse me, please.
What are you doing?
Miss Wong, it's me. Bo.
What are you doing here?
I didn't go back to Foshan.
I asked my brother to make you this Lotus Seed and Red Bean Cake.
Lotus seeds are bitter. Red beans are sweet.
That's sweetness in bitterness.
Hope it cheers you up.
You're the best to me among all my fans.
Thank you.
Sandy, we're in a hurry. Let's go.
Excuse us...
Sandy...
Bye-bye!
It's been 10 years since you're gone.
Oh how I miss you!
You might not recognise me if we met again.
My face is covered in dust
and my hair is Grey...
Stop the car.
Why, Sandy?
What if that silly guy saw us?
Give me the umbrella.
OK.
Wait in the car.
Be careful.
Miss Wong.
I wanted to make it clear with you.
We are not friends.
I don't care whether you go back or not
please don't show up again out of the blue.
If you keep pestering me,
don't blame me for being rude.
Don't get me wrong.
I dare not ask to be a friend.
You're upset and I couldn't help doing something to soothe you.
Don't be so naive. Why would I need that?
You know that picture got me 100,000 hits online?
My name was No. 1 in people's online search today!
I'm overjoyed!
That can't be. Don't force a smile.
A decent girl had her body exposed. How could she be happy?
What do you know, country bumpkin?
What's most important in showbiz?
To be known!
Forget it! You won't understand.
Just remember, you see me and you leave before I see you.
What's more, no desserts for me.
Oh no. I can't dance and I broke my hand...
Chi, you're back!
Yes.
Meeting time!
Chi, I got tipped.
It's the first day we're back in business and we're full house.
So you called a family meeting to give us shareholders a bonus?
We still have a lot of bills to pay!
Anyway, you will be the last in line for any bonuses.
What I want to say is...
Chi... Let me say something first.
Even if Chi didn't call this meeting,
I would have got you here.
I was at the warehouse yesterday
and I checked the stock.
The figures aren't right.
I did some calculations.
We're over $100,000 short.
That doesn't make sense.
The expensive dried goods couldn't have walked away.
That's right. No outsiders could get into the warehouse.
Sure the calculations are right?
I checked 3 times and it's not right.
I thought I could be wrong, so I had Hung check it again.
It's still not right. Hung?
Anyway, a hundred thousands worth of goods is missing.
You tell me who did it. I think it's one of us.
We are family after all.
Just admit it if you did it.
I won't pursue it.
What do you mean? You mean it's me?
You're saying I stole the goods?
I can't hold myself back.
You look after the books. You've always been in charge of the warehouse key.
Now goods are missing. I don't know who else to go to.
Maybe we used it and forgot to record it.
Dynasty get their records mixed up too.
I've always been clear with my records.
I suspect someone's playing tricks at purchase time.
The figures weren't right when I went into the warehouse.
My husband handles buying.
So you're accusing him?
How would he steal company money?
The shop was left to Chi's mom and my husband anyway.
We are all shareholders of Fung Ming Gui, except you.
Hey... You're saying Fun is an outsider?
She's my sister.
She may be young but my daughters call her aunt.
She's willing to work for Fung Ming Gui out of respect for me.
I didn't want to challenge you,
but before my sister died,
you kept saying you wanted to expand Fung Ming Gui.
You wanted to open branches and expand the kitchen!
Now we're deep in debt!
Had it not been for my sister,
Fung Ming Gui could have gone to the landfill ages ago!
Why die up the past?
If you were useful at all
Father wouldn't have passed the restaurant onto your elder sister.
Know what you are? You are a loser!
Know what you are?
What?
The most useless at Fung Ming Gui.
You had to rely on my sister before she died
and now on your daughter.
Like you are useful at all...
Hey... stop this.
You were working so hard today.
Why get all worked up now?
Aren't you guys tired?
I called this family meeting
exactly because I wanted to talk about the goods.
Some goods are missing
and it's not Uncle Tai or Auntie Fun's fault
It's all my fault.
I took the goods. I am sorry.
It's my fault. My calculations were wrong.
A month ago, Uncle Kau of Sea Dragon borrowed it from me.
He said he'd pay us 10% more on the purchase price.
Of course, I agreed. But two weeks later
they went out of business.
I couldn't find Uncle Kau.
But you're always very sharp with figures.
You never care for petty gains.
That's what I did wrong this time.
I shouldn't have gone after petty gains.
We should be fair in this.
I lent people the goods, and I failed to get the money back.
I'll take care of the amount.
The total loss was $134,863.50.
Let's round it up as $135,000.
I've done some calculations.
I'll pay Fung Ming Gui $10,000 a month,
for 14 months.
Make the extra amount the interest.
Chi, everyone knows you put every cent you have into the shop.
How would you have any money left?
Now, count me in for this payback.
Me too!
We are the three sisters of Fung Ming Gui.
You must count me in.
But I can't contribute much. I make very little as a tutor.
Chi, count me in too.
Me too.
Why take it so seriously?
We are family. Just relax.
Especially when we have Siu-Tung now,
$100,000 is petty cash.
Forget it. I say so. And that's it.
That's why I always say,
you're most loyal, Uncle.
We open a branch and you'll be in charge.
Of course.
Of course...
You seem busy, doing what?
Just the right time.
I'm trying to figure out how we'll make up for the stock short.
We have all those outstanding payment.
Told you. Deduct it from my salary.
Stop it!
I've done the calculations.
You'll never work it out.
$134,863.50
It's simple and clear.
I don't get it why you'd take it on yourself
and let your uncle off easy.
You said it. He's my uncle.
Your uncle and aunt is such a pair!
I wonder which part of Fung Ming Gui they're after next.
How many times can you take it on yourself?
I won't need to. You're guarding it for us.
You just keep an eye.
Miss Chi, they said it. I am an outsider.
After I get married, I won't stay and let myself be caught in-between.
Why this laugh?
So funny you said after you "get married".
Stop daydreaming.
I've measured... We will fit right into Fung Ming Gui's space for old maids.
Touch wood!
What? I'm serious!
How can you put this curse on your aunt?
It's not a curse. It's the truth!
Cheers!
I'll find a husband tomorrow!
I don't believe it.
I'll beat you to it.
What happened? You're all wet!
You may catch a cold!
Go take a hot shower.
Thank you.
Yat-Bo, come here.
I have a question for you.
Big Brother!
Siu-Tung told me you asked him to make Lotus Seed and Red Bean Cake.
Is that true?
Yes.
Tell me... Was it for Miss Wong?
Yes.
Do you remember, in the Forbidden City you told me
you grew up with a lady back in your hometown.
The cake was a token of your love.
I remember that, of course.
Rumour had it in the palace, Grand Secretary
Zuo Guangdou of Donglin Academy
had a lover back in his hometown.
That's the lady the Crown Prince was marrying, Guo Qian?
Was this rumour true?
That's not a rumour. It's a fact.
Nonsense! Are you out of your mind?
You're projecting your love for the Crown Princess onto Miss Wong
You have not given up, you still have feelings for the Crown Princess?
You don't know what love is.
I admit it, I have not put down my love for Qian.
But I know well Wong Yi-San is not the Crown Princess.
I care about her and gets close to her
Which law of Ming have I broken?
Tell me.
You didn't commit a crime in action but in your heart.
You're clinging onto Miss Wong
so you haven't let go of the Crown Princess!
That is insubordination!
Let go of Yat-Bo first! Let's talk it over.
Stay off.
Brother Yat-Bo!
Leave him.
A tiny spark can set off a huge fire.
Let your heart loose and you bring yourself to ruin.
Reflect upon it here.
Siu-Tung, come with me.
It's been 10 years since you're gone.
Oh how I miss you!
You might not recognise me if we met again.
My face is covered in dust
And my hair is Grey...
Guangdou... You didn't eat?
You didn't eat the food I brought over these two days.
You can't hold on if you go on like this.
Just let me starve to death.
What's the use of having aspirations?
I've studied hard all these years but I failed
three times already in the exams.
I can't face you.
The Zuo Guangdou I know won't give up so easily.
We grew up together and no one knows you better than I do.
I am sure you will stun the world one day.
I have confidence in you.
I specially made this cake for you. Lotus seeds are bitter. Red beans are sweet.
That's sweetness in bitterness.
Red beans grow in the south, their new branches flourish in spring.
Pick more of them. They say how much I miss you.
I must succeed in the upcoming imperial exams.
Then I will take you as wife.
Miss Ling...
What is it?
I noticed that you rush to work early every morning and skip your breakfast.
So I specially made you some Osmanthus cake.
Miss Kei said you like sweets.
Thank you.
Little boy, how old are you?
It's past the Start of Autumn. I'm 23.
You sound so cute!
But I'm not interested in "Little Fresh Meat" like you.
Your Big Brother is different.
So don't even think about it.
OK? Go back. Bye!
"Little Fresh Meat"? Its edible?
Chef Li, remember me?
We met last time at the Golden Feast.
Of course. You're Mr Cheuk of the Dynasty Group.
You're looking for Master Tin or Miss Chi?
I came for you.
Me?
I'm here on behalf of the Dynasty Group.
I know you and your brothers came all the way from Foshan to Hong Kong.
I know why you are here.
You do?
I will show you something.
Then you'll know what you're looking for
can't be found in Fung Ming Gui.
Siu-Tung?
Siu-Tung!
Watch out!
Hey! There's a short cut.
OK!
Before you see what I'm going to show you
I hope you don't speak to anyone at Fung Ming Gui.
He's not picking up.
Sorry... Sorry... Sorry...
Siu-Tung didn't pick up.
Should we get help from the yamen?
Are you crazy?
Do you know what you are?
You'll be in trouble if you go to the police
If the yamen can't help,
those in the gangland can.
Brother Leopard can help.
Are you crazy?
This is the biggest of the 33 restaurants under the Dynasty Group.
Dynasty Restaurant.
Say hello to Chef Li Siu-Tung.
Chef Li Siu-Tung!