You alright? Is it really that serious? If you were blown up like a can of sardine, I don't think you would be here
in a one piece. How's your small back? I made you pork tail soup with
showy millettia. It'll be delivered over. Eat it. Groan... Shut up. Miss Ling, I'm fine. I am full of beans. Don't bother with the soup. What's wrong with you? Didn't you just lean on me
stiffer than a zombie? I didn't want her to worry about me. Who's it? It stinks! What are you applying? Your mouth stinks! It's
herbal dressing. How cheeky! It means you are fine. Though my back hurts, I still came here to check you out. Why should you care? We have been through hell and back together Remember? I do. I said if we could survive it,
I would pay you physically. Cut it out and disrobe. What for? Do it and you'll know. Hold it! It'll be too much for my back. I'll do the hard work. Just disrobe... No... Or I'll do it for you. Though we were very close last night,
skin-to-skin tight... we shouldn't cross the l
ine! If I don't mind it, why should you? I'll be tender. Hardcore? How does it feel? I feel like I am in some cult movie... What do you know? You'll see. Now this fanning does make me feel good. I was stiff as a rod. Now it's loosening up. Working? Working. It's my exclusive prescription, good for circulation, detoxification
and bruises. Don't take my herbal cure for verbal abuse. Where did you get the prescription? The jungle. Jungle? Hong Kong has no jungles. Where's the jungle? The Amazon or
Africa? Shut up to hide your ignorance. Hey... What? Now that Chan Man-fai and Jackal
are arrested, Miss Ling doesn't need your
protection anymore. What's your plan for yourself? Don't tell me you mean to join me
and Mr Yik as a hitman. Though Chan Man-fai is taken care of, so long as Miss Ling is still
in this circle, there will be other Chan Man-fais. She is still in danger. Well, then I should prepare you
more herbal dressing. Though I still don't know how, I want to get Miss Ling out
of this
murky world, so she doesn't have to live
in danger anymore. Your exclusive prescription
can be taken orally as well? You just said you want to help Miss Ling. It obvious you're out of your mind. External application doesn't work
for you anymore. Try oral. I got it. Let us try it together. No... Mom, what? The dishes not to your liking? I just don't have the appetite. Grandma, you don't feel well? Seeing your cousin so despondent. How can I have the appetite? Hung, you're placated. He has learne
d his lesson. Let him go back to the company. Indeed. Make Grandma happy,
give Ricky a chance. If everyone will get a chance every time
they got into trouble, it'll never end. It means the Group won't last long. Don't you worry. The group is so solid. Moreover, with Sister on the helm, It will last longer than you do. Auntie Hei is worried about Ricky
going back to his old ways. However, if he's not allowed
to go back to the company, how can he prove he's changed? Indeed, a man is defined by his
career. If he's not given a chance for it now, He'll miss the start. Ricky, right? Of course. Spare me your chorus. To show your sincerity, you should start from the ground up,
as a clerk. What? Me as a clerk? Just like me working as an intern. It's different. He's too old
to be an intern. A man can bite the bullet. The ground up, so be it. Daddy, what? Don't worry. If you can show your worth, Auntie Hung and Auntie Hei
won't deny you a chance. Indeed, back to the company first. We are family.
We'll take care of you. Hung, it's so decided. Ricky, so many pleaded for you. Cherish this chance. Yes, Auntie Hung. Kent, we have several vacancies. You take care of it. No problem. Leave it to me. Me as a clerk? It's a joke! If Daddy had not stopped me,
I would have blown up! I knew you are fiery! If I failed to stope you, your Auntie Hung would have kicked
you to the curb! It's not easy for Mother to turn
Sister around. You just bear it. By keeping you in the company, it means
Auntie Hung ha
s not given you up. You aren't the one taking the brunt, it's easy for you to say. I used to be in the senior level,
I'll be teased to death. You used to head a whole team. Now they can order you around. They won't let the chance pass. I'll go anywhere but the
real estate department! Ricky, why don't you volunteer
for the Logistics Department? Mr Choi the director will soon retire. If you are good, Auntie Hung may
let you take over. Me? It's a good idea. It's called spreading out. Why should you
father and sons
hole up in one department? But I know nothing about logistics. Learn the ropes. Maybe you prefer to be teased in
the Real Estate Department. Sit down. Take it easy, come on. I asked you to come because
I have something to talk with you. Chan Man-fai's taken care of. Miss Ling is no longer in danger. My protection is more than enough. Do you mean...I am fired? I mean to ask you whether you are interested
in joining the Ling's. If you mean to stay in Hong King, you should think ab
out your career. But I know nothing at all, nor do I have any experience. What can I do? You can start from something simple. What about getting the hang of the company from the Logistics Dept? If you are not interested,
I won't force you. Alright. However, I have one condition. Go ahead. I want to be in a Ling's that's legit. I don't want the company to get involved in
murky businesses anymore. In our world, the grey area is
our normal operation. If it's illegal, it's not normal. With the compa
ny's scale,
it doesn't need illegal operations. So long as you are doing illegal businesses
you are in danger. I know you care about my safety. It's not just the Ling's, I have the
interest of the alliance to look after. You can run such a big group, there's nothing too difficult to you, unless you can't bear to let go. Or do you have other underlying reasons? Some things are beyond my control. If you really want to help me,
walk your talk. You may succeed where I just can't. Alright. When shall
I start work? It will be arranged. Mr Yik will inform you. Excuse me. Miss Ling, welcome! You are punctual indeed. Please sit. Councilor Lau, you've brought
a friend along. Let me introduce my Thai friend to you. Mr Johnny Cub. He's the leader of one of the
guerilla forces in Northern Thai. He's very influential in Thailand. Many political and business big shots
want him as their ally. If the Ling's has him as a partner, it'll bolster the alliance's influence
in Southeast Asia. Councilor Lau, w
hat' the business you said? You don't beat around the bush! Johnny means to have a firearm
deal with North Korea. He wants it shipped back to Thailand
once the deal is closed. He wants to use our container ships
to smuggle firearms for him? It's easy job for you. I don't think you'll say no. Sorry, I can't help you with it. I am giving you a deal. You don't care for money or to live? So you speak Cantonese. I don't need to have what I just said
translated to you. Miss Ling, I've brought you many
businesses so far. Just do me this favor. Councilor Lau, I'll be happy to invest
or launder money for you. However, calling firearm smuggling a favor
is more grating that four-letter words. I'll never do anything that'll harm the
Ling's or the alliance, nor do I want to get involved
with guerillas. Hag! So you don't give me face! We are guerillas, not boy scouts! Come on...So there's no deal. Just take it easy. Johnny, Miss Ling can't help us this time,
It's no big deal. I'll find another way f
or you. Don't you forget. You brought it on yourself. Brother Kent, here's what we've found. Johnny Cub used to be in the military. He now heads the Black Devil Guerilla
Force in Northern Thailand, dealing in drugs and human trafficking,
among others. Why are they so anxious for the firearms? Johnny Cub wants to strengthen his force
for a warfare with a new guerilla force. So he will have the firearms shipped
back no matter what. Not many in Hong Kong are in
position to take the job. We'll be in
trouble if it falls to one
in the alliance. On the alert. Roger. What? You are going to work in the Ling's? The bomb must have given you concussion. I say he's smart! Since Miss Ling asked you
to go work for her, the offer must be a general manager
at the very least. 100 grand a month? I go there to learn the ropes. I am given entry level pay. I think I make less than you do. Are you serious? You are the heir. You should have bargained Why bother? The Ling's will be his someday. You guys overth
ink it. I just want Miss Ling to stay away
from the alliance. I don't want her to dabble in illegal
businesses anymore. Though I still don't know how, going into the Ling's and work from inside
is the only way to do it. Sorry. Don't be so naive. The Ling's is long established
with a well-oiled interlinking operation. You think you can change it alone? Just forget it. I know the Ling's is intertwined with
the mob and other powers. It's not easy to make Miss Ling
retire in safety, but I have time.
I don't think so. Many can't wait to take Miss Ling's place. If she steps down, someone will rise up. Moreover, the Ling's has so many foes. If she's out of power,
you are in danger too. Are you done? Let me tell you. I've thought about what you just said. I'll cross the bridge when I get there. Why worry beforehand? I have to try it to find it out. I like your persistence. As your buddy I get your back. My future is tied to yours. What are you guys talking about? Brother Kit has some good news
? Yes. Get your Brother Koon a black coffee
to wake him up. I am fully awake. Your birthday is in two days, right? Since you are in Hong Kong,
let's make it big this year! Good! Pot luck dinner? Thank you for your kindness. Just a dinner will do. It's better to forget about it. No way! Auntie Mei gave you a big celebration every
year with a feast and a birthday present. I'll take over this year. Auntie Mei, I'm home Kit, you are back. Wow, what a feast! Sit down. You are one year older today. Ki
t, happy birthday. Thank you. Let me help you put them on. Stand up. Comfy? Yes. Cool? Very cool. I knew you would like it. Kit, happy birthday. Auntie Mei, I'm hungry! Bravo! A feast! Contented already? There's more. How did you know I like this bike? I raised you up, didn't I? Kit, happy birthday. Thank you. I'm home! Not a moment too soon. The same dishes again? What? You grew up on them. They are your lucky dishes. What? You don't like them? I'm not done. I am going to say: these dishes agai
n?
My favorite! They are delicious. I'll never get tired of them. Give me your word. You have to make them for me every year. Otherwise, I am going to upset
all the tables here. Don't be so hyperbolic. Delicious! Happy birthday. Thank you. What is it? Wow, it's expensive! You love x-games. I bought you this cam for you
to capture you in action for...me. I had been drooling for one. Thank you. I meant to ask you this question for years. You are very unimaginative
when it comes to cooking, but you
are very creative
when it comes to presents. Happy birthday to me... Happy birthday to me... Happy birthday to Kit, Happy birthday to me... Auntie Mei, thank you. Make a wish... Mr Yik, what's it about? Your birthday is coming. Miss Ling has a present for you. For me? She remembers your birthday. All the gifts Auntie Mei gave you
were picked by Miss Ling. The MP3, hand phone, bike and action cam
were all from Miss Ling? The pair of trainers you got when
you were five was from her too. Mei said
Kit's pair of canvas shoes
is falling apart. A pair of trainers is the right
present for him. He'll like it. He's five now. It's about time
he learned to tie his own shoes. Mr Yik, remind Auntie Mei
when you are in Taiwan. Miss Ling, the bike is assembled. Good! It has to be taken to Taiwan
in the coming two days, or it'll be too late. You really love Kit every much. You know he loves sports You bought him the best bike available. Mei said he has a crush on
a female schoolmate He needs a bike to
see her home. Modern technology is awesome. It's small, yet it has so many functions. I wonder if he'll like it. Though you are not living with him, you know his every move and preference. Don't worry. He loved the present
you gave him every year. Mr Ko, this is your room. My name is Heidi, Dept director
Choi's secretary. He happens to be on leave today. Miss Ling has given me the instruction. You aren't familiar with our operation. If you have any questions, ask me any time. Sure, thank you. E
xcuse me. OK. This is your desk. What? Not a room for me? I'm a Ling after all. Are you taking me for an entry level clerk? Sorry, Mr Ling. Rooms are for manager grade or above. You have the best location
in this open office. If you want to change place,
I can arrange it for you. What about moving to your lap?
Can it be arranged? You are no fun. Get me a coffee. Alright. Heidi... Excuse me...I don't know your name. Could you get me the shipping orders
of the last three months? What? Aren't you a
staff here? You should know where the orders are kept. You are a staff here too. Why don't you know where they are kept? Mr Ling... Sorry, Manager Ko started work today. He doesn't know how things work here. Just take it easy. What? He knows nothing and he's the manager. He has his own room as well? I'm stuck here with entry level clerks. It's not fair! Ling Ka-zau? What? Don't you know me? Mr Ko, just tell me your orders. Did you say shipping orders? They are in the cabinet over there. Let me
show you. Thank you. Hey! My coffee! Sorry... Miss Ling, what's it about? Please sit. It's your first day at work. How's it? OK! Heidi the secretary has told me
the operation of the Logistics Dept. There are a lot of documents to go over. Here are our annual reports. They will help you understand the company. Good. Others say Miss Ling is demanding. It's so true. I have confidence in you. I got the birthday present you gave me. I love it very much. It's too expensive for daily wear. You are welc
ome. I'm glad you like it. I have to say thank you. Thank you for remembering
my birthday every year. Mr Yik told you about it? Yes. Tomorrow is the 23 rd. G-Force and Yan mean to throw me... Come in. Mom. Oh, you here too. Kent. Am I in your way? No. It's about my work. I don't get in your way. Excuse me. Thank you... Mom, you remember our date tomorrow? I've asked Uncle Ping to come out
of retirement to make us congee. Look at you. You are so excited every 23rd of October. The 23rd of October
too? Thank you... I have all appointments cancelled
for tomorrow evening. It has been some time since
I last tried Uncle Ping's cooking. Tomorrow night is the night. Any problems? Look at the figure. You mean the order was huge, yet the actual shipment was
less than 10% of the said figure. You mean the book was cooked. The Ling's has been doing
money laundering for others. I told you it's part of our
normal operation. You call that normal? It's a matter of perspective. My perspective is that
I a
m now on a pirate ship. You got on board because
your mom is the captain. It's not funny. Yan and G-Force are throwing you
a birthday party tomorrow. Sorry, I am wanted elsewhere.
I can't attend. You and Miss Ling have a date with Kent. What made you think so? I happened to overhear it. Kent has a date with Miss Ling
every 23rd of October. It means a lot to him. It's because it's his rebirthday. Rebirthday? We are honored. We have Miss Wei Yee-yau,
PR Manager of the Ling's Union Group, and two o
utstanding students,
Yu Hoi-ming and Cheng Ka-chun with us. You two got top marks in this year's
public exam. You two are accepted by top
overseas universities. Not only that, you two are
awarded full grant for it. Can you two share with us the
secret of your success? Yu Hoi-ming, what's yours? Ka-chun and I are both orphans. It wouldn't have been possible for us were it not for the support of and
grant from the Seedling Fund. Miss Wei, can you tell us more
about the Seedling Fund? It was set up
by the Ling's in 1997. It aims to give underprivileged children
or abandoned orphans the care and education that
more fortunate children enjoy. Every child has the right for education. The Seedling Fund has been low key and
made no public fund drive all these years. Why? Miss Ling Hung, our Chairman, believes that
doing good deeds should come from the heart The Fund is solely supported by the
Group and Miss Ling's private donation. This interview would help the Group's image I am more pleased t
o see that the
Fund really has helped a lot of kids. Someone has got sentimental. You've not forgotten our date
tomorrow, right? Leave your work to Patrick
and others to follow. How can I forget? You were so excited this time every year. I have everything arranged. Congee again? Mom and I went to Ping Kee
for congee every year. It's no exception this year. Are you two particularly fond of congee
or it has a special meaning? It's so special you can't share it with me? Nothing special. It has been
our habit for so many years, it has become a mutual understanding
between Mom and me. I didn't find it worth mentioning. OK. Are you ready to tell me the story now? It was on the evening of 23rd of October
twenty-seven years ago. I was a toddler abandoned by my parents. It was uncommonly cold that night. I sat on the curb by myself. The smell from the congee stall opposite
was so appealing. No! it's dirty. Don't eat it. Where are your pa and mom? It's beyond us. He's left to his fate. Come with
me. I still remember the taste of it. It's the best congee I've ever had. Call it fate or destiny. I felt so close to that auntie. I stuck around after the congee. She later formally adopted me
and became my mom. That's why going to Ping Kee for congee
has become your annual ritual. It's our mutual memory. It's the anniversary of my rebirth. I'll always cherish it. Logistics, anything to report? Miss Ling... Here you are... Let our newcomer do it. I've studied our operation
of the past few year
s. There's room for cost cutting. Mr Choi and I have given the details
in our report. Sister, Ricky is in Logistics. You know how sharp he is. Just leave it to him to handle. I've glanced over the report. It's well written. Go for it. That's it for today. Meeting over. Sister...if you want to know more about
the Logistics Dept, what about asking Ricky to join
our meeting next time? We'll see. Kit is wearing the watch you gave him. It suits him. He did say he loved it yesterday. I should have wis
hed him
happy birthday just now. Yan is throwing him a birthday party
at home this evening. Why don't you join us? Should I? You have never spent his birthday with him. Now that he has accepted you, why not seize this opportunity? Not that I don't want to... But I have a date with Kent. If I stand him up, it's... This annual celebration is Kent's way
of saying thank you to you. I think he'll understand
if you can't go this year. This is Kit's first birthday celebration
without Auntie Mei. He'll
miss her. Your coming will be a great consolation. Maybe I have talked too much. The decision rests with you. It's bubbling hot. Try it... Well? The fish congee is so savory. It's perfectly cooked. No wonder you chartered the stall and insisted on Uncle Ping making
you the congee every year. Kent is sentimental. He's a loving son too. I will make you congee
so long as I can move. Uncle Ping, thank you indeed. I won't let you work so hard. I am picking up congee making, so that I can serve you in
stead. Good! You as well. Hello, Mom? It's all ready here. Oh, it's alright. Some other time then. Bye. What? Mom is tied up. She can't come. It's alright. We are happy on our own. Uncle Ping, a large bottle of beer please. Let's drink on it. Sure. Let me call Mr Yik to see whether
Miss Ling can join us later. If it's urgent, Mr Yik won't let Mom be disturbed. Just wait here. It'll soon be done. Uncle Ping, let me give you a hand. Come on, sit down... Am I a captive or what? Sit down. What now?
Pizza with Mexican cilantro! Since it's your birthday, I ordered an extra hot one. That's it? Brother Kit... What now? What's it for? Happy birthday! Thank you... It's not my taste! Koon, hold her! You guys! If Auntie Mei's spirit in heaven sees you, she'll come down to drive you all out! See who's here! Don't look so stunned. Miss Ling here. I knew... How come you are here? I hope you don't mind me
crashing your party. No way! I had never spent your birthday with you. Now I finally have the cha
nce
to say happy birthday to you. Thank you. Good take! If it can go on air, I am sure it'll make many mothers cry. Save it. Let's get the soda... Soda... Take your time. I give them a hand. Please sit. That's G-Force... Let me turn it off. Do you remember this? It's last year's birthday present from you. I sure do. The presents were just material
compensation to make myself feel better. Thinking back, I'd rather I had not sent you away,
we wouldn't have missed so much. Actually, it's not too la
te to start anew... Let me get you a drink. We wish you longevity... We wish you a happy birthday... Many happy returns of the day... May you live long... Congratulations... Thank you... Make your wish... That I'll be rich! Dream on! Hold it! Since Miss Ling is here, do it together! Right, together! Together! Alright. 1, 2, 3... Happy birthday! What now? Hey, take the message for me. Well? What's it about? Kate says Kent is still waiting
for Miss Ling in the congee stall. She has to come however
late. How can congee compare to birthday cake? Keep the message from him. You didn't hear it. Why not? It's mother and son bonding time. Don't break them up. But it's forwarded to Kit. Do you have a brain or not? Don't force yourself to finish it... It's delicious. Really? You shouldn't have drunk so much. She's a poor drinker. Really crazy... Hey... The wine is for drinking,
not throwing at people! Sorry...Let me get you a towel... It's not your phone. I am checking it out only. Why so secreti
ve? Why are you hiding it? Something's not right. How nimble. It's because you are flat. Cheeking me? It's below the belt! Done! How did you break my phone? It's not his? You are after my phone! Where is it? Take it out! You wish... Don't... Yan, if you see Miss Ling, tell her Kent is still waiting for her
in the congee stall. She has to come however late. Thank you. Oh no... Right, they have a date. I didn't know Kent is still waiting for her Are you sure you want to tell her? Kent is still wai
ting for you
in the congee stall. I told him I couldn't come. Why should he wait for me? Because it's the 23rd. This day means a lot to him. You knew about it? I can't be so selfish. I don't want Kent to be unhappy
because of me. You came and said happy birthday to me, I am more than contented. I think Kent wants to hear it from you too. You really want me to go? It's not yet midnight. You can still make it. See it as another birthday present for me. You are right. You two are both my sons. I lo
ve you two equally as much. Bye. Mom... Thank you for coming. Miss Ling... Mom. Sorry, you were kept waiting. It's good I can still make it. Miss Ling, my driving is still good. Mr Yik, thank you. Mom, I thought you couldn't come. You love me so much,
how would I forget it? Don't just stand here. Sit down. Uncle Ping...four bowls of fish congee. Coming... I had enough already. You two enjoy. Don't go! Stay. I could make it because of you. It's your doing. What? Do you find me nosy? Yes. That's w
hy you have
to have fish congee with us. You two have been through up and downs,
yet you two are still so loving. I really am happy for you. Bear this in mind. Cherish your loved ones. However difficult the situation,
don't let go. Or you will end up with regrets. Mom, I wouldn't have had today without you. I'll cherish what you gave me. I know you are a loving son. But you owe me nothing. On the contrary, it's heaven giving me
a chance to be a mom. I'm grateful to you for sticking by me
all the
se years. Mom, you are sentimental today. What? Are you finding me getting
more nagging with age? How would I? Congee here... Fish congee here.... Thank you. Enjoy... Brother Ping, thank you. The congee has to be enjoyed hot.
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