(Chuen Kee)
(Miphelin Certificate of Excellence)
Sauteed coral mussels, Braised chicken with ham,
Scallops with Bell peppers and Fried shrimp paste balls, right?
The poor mother took the stroller to the market
and the baby was kidnapped.
At 7:30 pm? The market is closed.
Besides, why would she pull down the shades of the stroller at night?
Obviously the baby wasn't inside.
Super sleuth Bill Kei knows it all.
The mother is definitely guilty in this baby kidnapping case.
Get the warrant for her arrest.
(Cooking Sleuth)
(Yeung Tak-kei, a.k.a. Bill Kei)
Bingo, Super Sleuth! Impeccable analysis.
It is just a guess!
Good point! Call the cops for the arrest.
Bill Kei, you think you're loaded?
The ribs are burning!
(Philandering restaurateur, Mr. Ma)
A little burnt makes them chewy.
You can cover that up with gravy.
Only because Fai is away on an emergency,
or you'll never be the Commis 2.
You'd better stay on your toes.
Tak, you're the chef, keep an eye on him.
I will, Mr. Ma!
I'll kill myself if you can find another replacement.
I was being nice or you'll have to close.
You've been doing this for years,
if you'd work harder and spend less time playing with your phone,
you'd be more than a Commis 3.
Big fat deal!
I'm destined to be a super sleuth!
Being cooped up in this oily kitchen...
3 words: "wastes my time".
Bill Kei!
(Goddess Waitress, Fok Ling-ling)
You promised to queue up for Ray Chou concert tickets for me.
He's made it clear there won't be extra shows.
The box office opens in an hour,
get going or you won't make it.
I will, go back outside
or the boss will get on your case.
Let me handle this.
I'm counting on you.
Call me when you're done. Let's have dinner.
Don't make her your queen just because she batted her eyes at you.
She's probably toying with you.
I have a picture to prove it.
I'm prepared to spend the night with her.
I'm having someone fill in for me.
The rest of you? Go home to your mothers.
Cheers!
I had a $1,000 bill right here.
Where did it go?
You stole it while I stepped away!
I didn't steal any money.
Are you sure, Honey? Stop pointing fingers!
Just frisk her and we'll know.
I didn't steal your money, Mrs. Ma!
Mr. Ma, you saw me standing there.
I didn't steal any money.
What are you doing?
See? What's this?
That's mine! I didn't steal it.
I'm calling the Police.
Why are you crying?
Mrs. Ma said I stole from the cash register.
But that $1,000 bill is mine.
Mrs. Ma, you're sure there's a $1,000 bill inside the cash register?
Last month when you saw on the news counterfeit $1,000 bills were in circulation
I remember you said you wouldn't accept them
A customer from the Mainland said he had no credit cards and nothing smaller,
so I was forced to accept his $1,000 bill.
That's why I'm sure there's one inside the cash register.
I can prove if this is your $1,000 bill.
It belongs to Ling.
By smelling it? You're not Lassie.
Bill Kei, help prove my innocence...
You can tell by smelling the money?
Mrs. Ma is so scared of accepting counterfeit money.
She would examine it like doing an autopsy.
What is the first thing Mrs. Ma does when she comes into work?
Put on medicated oil.
Exactly! That's why she smells like it too.
So what?
Smell this bill.
It doesn't smell like medicated oil,
you can smell the light tint of lavender
that comes from the hand cream Ling uses.
That's why this bill belongs to Ling.
Thank you, Bill Kei.
My pleasure.
Did any of you steal it?
No...
Was it you? You took it?
I did not!
Don't worry, I'll handle this.
Since Mrs. Ma always feels hot,
did you turn on the fan when you came in?
Yes.
I also note that the money clip has come loose.
If my guess is right,
the $1,000 bill was blown away by the fan.
That's it?
See? I knew you were too careless!
Hurry up and see if a $1,000 bill is lying around.
No... I don't see it...
Don't bother to look.
Mrs. Ma always comes into work wearing a pair of fancy high heels.
She changes into a pair of flats
and puts the high heels under the table.
If I'm not mistaken, the $1,000 bill got blown away
and ended up inside her shoe under the table.
Here's a $1,000 bill!
Does it belong to Mrs. Ma?
See if it smells like medicated oil!
Yes!
Here you go, Mrs. Ma.
I'm sure this is yours.
It's in her shoe all along.
You'd better watch it and make no more mistakes
or I'll definitely fire you.
Let's all get back to work...
Get back to work...
No one can bully you while I'm around.
Look at the time!
The Ray Chou concert tickets will be gone.
Give me 2 hours.
I'll check the forum to see if anyone is selling.
I'll get them for you.
Really?
You're Toto the Hulk?
You're Super Sleuth Bill Kei?
You look more like a banana.
You can be so ignorant!
Because I like your posts,
these tickets will cost you $1,200.
It's $480 each, asking for $1,200 is such a ripoff.
Come on, we're pals on the internet.
Should I train you up at the gym too?
Take it or leave it!
Alright...$1,200 it is.
These are "shake hands" seats.
Ray Chou tickets are impossible to get.
I'm not making much...
Are these real? I'll give you $1,500!
I was here first!
Too bad! The highest bidder gets the tickets
$1,600! $1,700!
$1,800! $2,000!
$2,100! $2,200!
$3,000!
I'll buy the DVD.
That'll be $3,000!
No discount?
What do you think?
It costs money to woo my queen.
$3,000 it is... here!
I'll get my money's worth from my goddess.
3 syllables: beautiful!
You got the ticket?
For you? Anything!
Thank you!
Ling!
I told you I'd get your tickets.
Here's $2,500. Thank you!
You're welcome. Call me.
The tickets are for your friends?
They're friends from home.
They came to Hong Kong to see the Ray Chou concert.
Their husbands are so rich
I can make money off them.
The tickets cost $960.
Here's $1,000. Keep the change.
I should pay for your travelling expenses.
Your friends are my friends.
I booked a table for dinner. Come on...
Hello?
Alright... I'll be home soon. Bye!
Sorry, something came up, I had to go home.
Eat by yourself, bye!
Bill Kei, you're on your own again.
Wait... she lives on the other side of the harbour.
Why is she going that way?
Something's fishy!
Hi, Mr. Ma!
Mr. Ma?
I was an idiot to make her my queen.
An absolutely reliable source told me
Miphelin has dispatched their reviewers
to rate Hong Kong restaurants.
I believe they'll come to Chuen Kee soon.
They will maintain their anonymity
and mix in with the regular customers
to rate our food, service, ambience and kitchen hygiene.
I definitely want 3 stars ranking for Chuen Kee.
Yes!
You must be on your toes in the next few days, understand?
Yes, Boss!
Get back to work! Yes!
Ling, you must look after the customers.
I will, Boss!
Money isn't everything!
What a tramp!
You're a cool dude,
you probably don't mind being the runner up.
It really pisses me off!
Get back to work!
I don't care if he gets the 3 stars!
He's still be paying me the minimum wage.
(Chuen Kee)
You're by yourself, Sir?
How many do you see?
Just you.
Gosh! I thought you saw a ghost!
Please come this way!
Have a seat, Sir!
Thank you!
What kind of tea would you like?
Tieguanyin!
What would you like?
Is Tzat still your head chef?
He quit a long time ago.
Can I talk to your head chef? Sure!
I want to ask him something.
I'll get him for you! Thank you!
Hey, Bill Kei!
You gave me quite a scare.
That guy wants to see the head chef.
But he's busy with the Boss entertaining the foreigners.
Go fill in for him.
Who wants to see the head chef?
The Boss said anyone can be a Miphelin reviewer.
Go talk to him and don't be rude.
Alright... finish up for me.
Sure!
I'm Bill Kei, the head chef.
Can I help you?
I wish to order Chuen Kee's signature dishes
Kung Pao chicken, pomelo skin with shrimp roe and stewed pork with taro.
I tasted these dishes before here, but...
But what?
They're simple dishes but all special in their own ways,
from Sichuan, Guangdong and Shandong.
How many times do you cook the pomelo skin?
What seasonings do you add to the Kung Pao chicken?
What kind of meat do you use for the stewed pork with taro?
Is this a test?
We cook the pomelo skin at least 2 or 3 times.
Seasoning is nothing more than ginger, spring onions, garlic, soys sauce,
sugar and salt.
Kung Pao chicken is spicy, so you add chili.
Obviously we use fresh meat for the stewed pork, what else?
Get me the real head chef, pal.
You're no more than a Commis 3.
How did you know?
Simple! One, while you were slicing the Peking duck,
you made a stupid mistake of making uneven slices in size and thickness.
Two, as a chef, you couldn't handle the knife but cut yourself.
How could you be the head chef?
You're not an ordinary customer either.
I'm just a demanding customer.
Please order those dishes for me,
on condition that you don't cook them.
That's not how we operate.
Really? Really!
Please get the Boss for me.
I'll relay your message
and ask the head chef to cook for you.
Who's that guy the manager wants you to entertain?
Some weirdo who wants the head chef to cook for him.
But Uncle Tak and the Boss are entertaining the foreigners.
Exactly! What a pain!
This place is not that different from before
Fancy seeing her here!
Here's our kitchen.
We clean it every day.
The food, the kitchen, not bad...
I'm busy.
Hello?
Another phone ad?
Get off the phone and get back to work.
Right... sorry!
I think that's all we want to see.
We'll let you get back to work.
Sure... I'll walk you out.
Listen up, everyone...
Those are probably Miphelin reviewers.
Their order is top priority.
Make sure you don't screw up!
Right! Yes, Mr. Ma!
Miphelin reviewers won't openly inspect a kitchen like that.
They're definitely not reviewers.
What do you know?
Have you seen a Miphelin reviewer?
What do they look like?
They are completely anonymous.
I already know who's the real reviewer.
Who?
Super Sleuth Bill Kei knows it all.
The weirdo I waited on
knew at once I'm a Commie 3 and not the head chef.
He knows he should order our signature dishes
and he even knows how to make them.
He's definitely a reviewer.
Are you sure?
Should we fill table 8's order first?
Shut up! I'm the Boss,
I'm telling you to serve the foreigners.
Just do as I say.
If you think the weirdo is the Miphelin reviewer,
you can wait on him.
I don't want anyone to give him a hand.
Right, Boss!
Let's see if you're the Miphelin reviewer.
Show time!
Pomelo skin with shrimp roe.
The pomelo skin is tender but chewy
and has no acerbic taste.
The shrimp roes are particularly fragrant.
You're very demanding indeed.
I only want what's good for my stomach.
That's true. What's your line of work?
Any line of work is just work.
My side business is eating.
I know today is your birthday, but I have to work.
Don't be mad at me, OK?
I'd like to be with you too.
Why don't I buy you your favourite cheese cake?
Sis! What are you doing here?
Where's your phone?
Why? Don't you have one?
Thank goodness you don't have a case.
What's so good about that?
I haven't seen you for 6 months.
But you don't look like you came to see me.
I came here to look for someone.
Who? What case are you working on?
What's going on?
The client's personal life is not a PI's concern.
Your Boss hired me to find the person who filmed this.
This blue camouflage phone case is our only lead.
Do you remember any of your colleagues
who uses this phone and a case like this?
I don't remember them all...
Give me the picture.
I'll look into it.
Call me if you know anything.
Also, pretend you don't know me.
Bill Kei, the manager is looking for you.
Coming...
Good thing I took off the case.
Or else if the Boss knew it was me,
I'd lose my job as well as my life!
(Delete)
(Confirm)
Better toss it as far away as possible.
Who has seen my phone
and sent the clip to the Boss?
Uncle Tak, the head chef? No way!
He only wants to invent new dishes
and make Chuen Kee better.
If the Boss is in trouble, Chuen Kee is in trouble.
He has nothing to gain from it.
Who can it be?
Keung is so daft he's incapable of something smart like this...
How's the case? Still no leads?
The mystery man may strike any minute.
Don't worry, Mr. Ma! I have a foolproof plan.
I'll catch the mystery man soon.
If I don't hand over $200K before the deadline,
he'll go public with the footage.
He also threatened to sabotage the Miphelin reviewers' visit
until the restaurant goes out of business.
Sabotage the Miphelin reviewers' visit?
Obviously the blackmailer is one of your staff.
What? My wife controls my money.
I don't have $200K.
If she found out I cheated on her,
she's likely to kill me.
I have a plan.
I'll pose as a Miphelin reviewer and visit your restaurant,
to see which one of your employees uses that phone and case.
All you need to do is convince your staff I'm the Miphelin reviewer.
If the mystery man should take action,
I'll be his target.
Then we can catch him red handed.
(Penny-pinching Director, Chu Sau-na)
Enjoy!
Smells great!
The skin smells great and the meat is tender
But while you're making this dish,
you had something on your mind, there's a flaw.
What did you say?
Quit your act! You made this stewed pork with taro
and pomeio skin with shrimp roe.
Though I said wouldn't eat what you made,
the smell tells me you made an effort in cooking the pomelo skin with shrimp roe.
I decided to give you a chance.
Cooking is like playing the piano,
different people playing the same piece,
will produce a different feel and different emotions.
Food can reflect the chef's state of mind.
Distractions make the food taste different.
You wasted the stewed pork! What a shame!
Playing hooky again?
What about the client?
That weirdo has a rather unique theory on food.
He's a true gourmet.
It takes someone like him to become an international food critic.
I dare say he's the Miphelin reviewer.
Really?
Super Sleuth Bill Kei knows it all!
If the Boss asks you to entertain him,
the fate of Chuen Kee is in your hands!
The Boss only cares about the foreigners.
I'm the true unsung hero.
One of the customers found this case.
Can you check and see if it's the same
as the one who shot the film?
Did he say where he found it?
No!
Let me see... blue camouflage...
I'm certain the owner of this case is the person who shot the film.
I can't believe it's him!
What's the matter with you?
Bellyache.
Bellyache?
Are you alright?
I'm in pain!
Are you alright?
What is it?
He has a bellyache.
Are you alright?
The food is poisoned.
I can't believe you did that!
I didn't do anything!
Seize Bill Kei! Don't let him get away!
What is it? I didn't do anything.
Quit your act! You blackmailed Mr. Ma
and poisoned the food.
Don't frame me! I didn't do it!
This phone case is the best proof!
I trusted you and told you everything about the case.
You used me and destroyed the evidence before I was onto you.
No wonder you paid such close attention to the Miphelin reviewers.
You took charge of their order
so you could go after them.
You told me to wait on them.
I didn't do anything!
Let's see if you shot that film!
Give me your phone!
(Cloud Album)
How do you explain that?
I already deleted it!
I forgot to switch off the auto uploading function!
That's right! Don't bother to deny it.
Yes, I shot the film.
But I didn't poison or blackmail anyone.
Tell that to the Police!
Sis, he's calling the cops.
Forfeiting family for justice? How touching!
You're not sick anymore?
People can have a stomach ache or a bellyache,
but there's also such a thing as faking it.
Help me explain.
Luckily I faked it.
But someone did put laxatives in the Kung Pao chicken.
Can you be more specific?
Whoever added the laxatives was smart
and chose a dish with strong taste like Kung Pao chicken.
The laxatives were added to the chili,
so the spiciness can cover the smell of the laxatives.
But he can't fool my golden tongue.
I know who did it!
Hey... come back!
You blackmailed the Boss and
put laxatives in the Kung Pao chicken.
Don't bother to deny it!
You prepared the chili for the dish.
When I told you this guy was probably the Miphelin reviewer,
you spiked the chili.
I didn't do it!
Of all the people working inside the kitchen
how can you prove I did it?
One thing betrayed you.
Hey... what are you doing?
Don't move!
Your phone only has a 2-megapixel camera,
but mine is 12-megapixel.
You must have waited for me to put down the phone
and stole the clip to blackmail the Boss.
Sis, this picture is so fussy,
it's an insult to my 12-megapixel camera.
So it was you!
Keung, what have I done to you?
Why did you do it?
Because I hate your guts.
You get all the chicks because you're the Boss,
and they string me along like a fool.
I know how you feel.
I had the same experience.
I don't care what your excuse is.
You broke the law and I'll have you arrested
Hey...
You think I just took a picture?
I've loaded the clip.
It'll start playing when I press the button.
Go ahead and call the cops!
Calm down! Don't press the button.
I won't call the cops.
Look! It's Mr. Ma!
Creep!
I've disliked you from the start.
You're always sending out sexual vibes.
Find your own man, leave my husband alone.
And you! My husband's philandering is none of your business.
Why did you take this video?
Don't get on my case! He did the cheating!
She's talking about you, not me.
Shut up!
Look at the mess you made.
I'm the laughing stock because of you.
You have ruined Chuen Kee's reputation.
If we don't get the 3-star ranking,
I'm not paying the private investigator.
You should choose someone single with substance.
Relax! It won't be you.
I don't like greasy cooks.
I can't believe we're on a case again, like we did before.
You're on a case. I came here to eat.
If you hadn't faked your bellyache,
we wouldn't have caught Mr. Ma's blackmailer
I was just curious
and wanted to know what case you were on.
So I helped you lure the snake from its lair
The food, the kitchen, not bad...
No, thanks!
I'm busy.
Hello?
Better toss it as far away as possible.
Are you the Boss?
Yes! What is it?
I found this phone case,
maybe it belongs to your staff or a customer
Thank you! You're welcome!
What will you do now that you're out?
Keep eating good food.
I can't starve my golden tongue.
My former colleagues at the Police station told me food got you in trouble.
What exactly happened?
Sir, please settle your bill.
Not a problem! Wow! This is expensive!
I didn't bring enough money.
What?
Relax! Someone will pick it up, right?
Right.
Put it on my tab.
Thank you.
You helped solve the case. Now we're even.
I'm value for your money! Thanks.
You picked up his tab, Sis?
Who is that guy?
Mak Sei is a cut above others.
But he made a mistake back then.
(Chuen Kee)
So unlike you to come in early.
You know I messed up. Don't toy with me.
Good luck!
How dare you show your face!
Out! Get your pay cheque from Accounts!
What's up, Sis?
Drop by my detective agency right away.
Right!
The place looks so different in a few years.
It has the super sleuth feel.
(Robert Chu Detective Agency)
Where's my sister?
Smart Detective Agency? What gives?
Can I help you, Sir?
I'm looking for someone.
Mr. Ko or Miss Chu?
What's the difference?
Miss Chu is Robert Chu Detective Agency.
Mr. Ko is Smart Detective Agency.
But Miss Chu is Mr. Ko's wife.
As of March 1,
Mr. Ko no longer works for Robert Chu,
and Miss Chu is not with Smart anymore.
Are you here for Miss Chu or Mr. Ko?
Miss Chu.
Then it's Robert Chu Detective Agency.
Hello, Robert Chu Detective Agency. Can I help you?
He stepped away.
He went out.
On leave...
In the toilet...
sis!
Don't you knock?
Can I come in?
Very funny!
There was no one out there as I came in.
You must be doing very well.
You and I are the only sibling we have.
As soon as I got your call,
I took the day off to come see you at once.
Let me guess...
I know, you realised I have the genes to be a PI,
and you want me back.
I need time to think, I'm on my way up at the restaurant.
What can you do? You're good at messing things up.
Your cheap boss refused to pay the balance for the job.
I want you to go after him.
That's all?
What else?
I'll give you 10% of whatever you recover.
Ada, we run a detective agency,
not a massage parlour.
Your skirt is too short and the cut is too low.
Anna, I'm here to quit.
Here's one month's pay in lieu of notice.
I'm sorry.
Who is that? You hired a hooker?
Mr. Chan, this is my secretary Candy.
Hello, Mr. Chan!
Meet Ada, Bonnie, Connie and Dora.
They are my Smart Girls.
What is my brother-in-law doing?
He's no longer your brother-in-law.
We agreed to split up and the divorce papers are in the works.
Ko Yan, we had an agreement.
You're treading on my turf!
Yes, we agreed existing clients stay with Robert Chu,
new clients belong to Smart.
Uncle Tsat referred Mr. Chan,
so he's obviously a new client.
He was just a two-bit investigator
who only became the deputy chief because he was married to me.
He fooled around with my secretary
and when I asked for a divorce,
he showed his true colours
and wanted a share of my fortune.
What does that floozy Candy have that I don't?
No education, no looks, no body... tell me!
You win when it comes to age.
I mean mental age.
You can't run the Agency by yourself.
I have decided to quit my cushy job at the restaurant
and come back to give you a hand.
I'll give you $100,
plus two $10 coins, that's $120.
$120 an hour? Thanks, Sis!
This is the rate I pay for extras.
The going rate is $100 for two hours.
The foreigners you saw cost $200.
You're a lousy actor,
$120 is more than you deserve.
As an extra, you're OK.
As an investigator? No way!
I solved the blackmail at Chuen Kee.
You should talk! Your cheap Boss
wouldn't pay the balance of the job.
You're the reason he wouldn't pay me!
Don't spit on me!
Did you use the toilet or toilet paper?
Did you drink distilled water?
I had a cup of distilled water and used a tissue.
OK, I play fair.
That'll cost you $10.
You should be a robber, not a PI.
Business is bad and I'm barely surviving.
This is only fair!
Look at me, I'm a PI, inside and out.
I'm giving you a chance, Sis!
You're definitely not working for me.
(Good price for mobile phones)
Brother Chung, I'm unemployed. I need a job.
Watch where you're going!
Thank you for your support.
Please support our cause...
MY goddess!
I wonder if she'll be my queen.
How much is this model?
Toss it!
What's the matter with you?
Fellow citizens and neighbours,
many places in Hong Kong have great historical value,
and we grew up with them.
We must not let them be demolished.
If we don't do something about this,
Hong Kong will have nothing but skyscrapers.
Anything with a distinguishing feature will disappear.
The higher the skyscrapers, the higher the land value,
all the neighborhood shops will close down
and the big corporations will monopolise every aspect of our daily lives.
Lam Fu Kee wonton noodles is a 50-year-old shop,
and is known for its hand-made bamboo noodles.
They're delicious and I'm afraid you won't get to taste them again.
Because they're closing down.
Please stop them from closing down by signing your names.
We must disclose the truth,
make people aware of the difficulties of small businesses.
Please support Lam Fu Kee,
or they'll all disappear one by one.
How can we fight the big corporations?
Don't be nosy!
No, listen...
What's the use?
If you sign here, we may...
Hey, watch it!
You should know you have a big butt!
Your signatures will...
Step aside... Are you alright, Miss?
I'm fine!
Watch it or you'll break it!
Don't try to outnumber her!
A man should not bully a girl.
They call me Loud Yip because I was born with a loud voice.
The neighbours know that about me.
That's right!
Sir, you got the wrong idea.
It's OK, despite the danger, I'll help you.
No, they're all here to support Lam Fu Kee.
Then why are they tearing things apart?
I knocked it over by mistake.
Take it easy! You're overreacting!
Exactly!
I'm so sorry!
Show your support...
Few people would come forward these days.
You took these? They're very good.
Thank you. I love taking pictures.
Me too. Especially in black and white.
The kind that speak of cultural heritage.
Really?
Where is Lam Fu Kee? I want to show my support.
It's nearby. Their wonton noodles are really good.
But they have been harassed and vandalised recently,
so the owner intends to close it down.
I wouldn't stand for such injustice.
We must do something.
I agree. We must stand for justice.
I'd like to show my support for Lam Fu Kee.
I'll take you there.
I'll be right back. Thanks!
(Preserve Hong Kong's cultural heritage)
Let's go!
(Lam Fu Kee Wanton Noodles)
Enjoy!
Thanks!
Thank you, Auntie To!
Nothing fancy. Let me try the broth.
Made with flounder and shrimp roe,
just a sweet taste and no taste of lye.
Try the noodles.
The texture is firm to the bite.
Completely different from noodles made by a machine.
Let me try the wontons.
The wrapping is thin.
The ratio of the shrimp and pork is perfect.
You're a true gourmet, Sir.
You're doing very well.
We have had media coverage lately.
When people found out we're closing down,
they made a special trip out here.
We have a long queue every day.
You must hang in there and don't let us down
This shop provided a living for 3 generations in my family.
Too bad my husband died early
and my father is getting old.
He's in the hospital because he's worried about the shop.
My daughter will give birth soon.
I don't want to live in fear every day.
Why? You have enough business.
What are you doing?
Stop it! What is it with you?
Kit... take Ting home!
Be careful, Mom!
Watch out, Honey!
Be careful!
They came twice last month.
They're here again this week.
I don't know how to keep it running.
I'll call the Police.
I already did, several times.
It's useless even with the CCTV.
They wore hats and masks
and ran off after they trashed up the place.
The Police couldn't make an arrest.
I'll help you clean up.
Me too.
Really?
Of course!