Be careful!
Wipe your face!
So sexy!
Before I forget... what's your name?
Bill Kei, the super sleuth.
Bill Gates is the world's richest man.
It's not the name of a super sleuth.
A super sleuth should keep a low profile.
What's yours?
Tong Ka-ka.
(Cutie Sleuth)
(Tong Ka-ka)
Baby Kaka?
I mean Ka-ka is a popular name for babies these days, Baby Kaka.
If I'm not mistaken, you're a social worker.
I was a reporter for a magazine.
I lost my job because of the story on Lam Fu Kee.
Your boss is afraid of offending someone?
Yes! How did you know?
There's only one reason for someone like you to lose your job.
I suspect the person harassing Lam Fu Kee
is Ching Hoi Noodles who has a dozen chain stores.
My story was ready to go to print,
but the editor was afraid they'd pull their ads,
so he withheld my story.
I argued with him but to no avail.
So I quit and I'm still unemployed.
What a coincidence!
What coincidence?
I hate chain stores that monopolise the market too.
They had to squeeze every dollar out of the customers,
leaving them with no choice.
Unity is strength,
we must speak up for the little people.
You have a great sense of justice,
you must be a social worker.
Super sleuth Bill Kei knows it all.
I'm actually a private investigator.
Private investigator? Did someone send you?
No, I'm a righteous person.
If you wish to help Lam Fu Kee, I can help you.
I'm sorry I'm in a meeting.
I'll have your report ready soon.
OK... thank you. Bye!
Hi, Sis!
What now?
I brought a client.
Miss Tong wants us to look into something.
Hello, Miss Tong! Hello!
How can we help you?
Let's talk over there. Sure!
I'll do the talking.
Lam Fu Kee, a famous bamboo noodles shop has been repeatedly harassed.
Miss Tong wants to know if Ching Hoi noodles is behind it.
What? Do you know who owns Ching Hoi?
Szeto Ching-hoi.
He's also a triad member.
This is not as simple as you think.
It's highly risky.
Members of the triad operate round-the-clock
We need to stand by 24 hours,
and use the latest tracking devices.
We'll need 2 teams on 24-hours standby,
the first phase will cost $30,000.
That's a lot! But I...
Let me do the talking, she's my sister...
Wait for me in the conference room.
I won't be long. Don't worry!
Let's talk inside.
What do you want?
I'll pay you $5,000 for now,
and we'll settle the balance later.
$5,000? I don't care if you're my brother,
you must pay 50% as the deposit.
You don't trust your own brother?
Yes!
I'll level with you, I was fired.
I have no money, no job and no place to live.
So?
I want to be a private investigator again.
Being a PI not as simple as you think.
You have no experience,
it's different from cooking.
Experience is something you acquire.
I've read all the detective novels in print.
I remember all the details of all sorts of cases by heart.
That's still not enough?
Your so-called experience is from comic books.
How good is that?
Come on... I'll pay you $5,000 upfront.
You can pay me whatever you want
and deduct the expenses of Ka-ka's case from my salary.
Very well, since you're so keen.
I'll hire you as a junior investigator,
$9,500 a month and you're on a 3-month probation.
That's just minimum wage!
Super sleuth Bill Kei deserves a bit more.
I'm not finished... you have no place to live,
there's a tenement house nearby.
I'll rent you one of the rooms for $5,000.
If I find a tenant for the other rooms,
you can't use the living room unless you pay an extra $2,000.
Use of the kitchen, stove and the roof will cost you $800.
BBQs and bringing over a chick will cost you $500 each time.
Food is not included.
You're my only sister! Don't be so mean!
This is already the discount for family.
Where else can you rent a place in the city for $5,000?
If you don't want it, I'll call my South Asian friend,
Po-po's number is 9458...
Fine! You're such a penny-pincher!
Whatever you say.
I'll let you sign the lease and employment contract later.
You're on your own with Lam Fu Kee.
I have no resources for you.
That's not a problem.
Sorry to keep you waiting.
It's OK. Your agency has won a lot of awards.
The Robert Chu Detective Agency has great credibility.
We have won many awards and have been interviewed by many magazines.
Sit over here.
Your sister said it'd cost $30,000.
Is it really that expensive?
Relax! I told her about Lam Fu Kee
and she agreed to help us for free.
Really? Shes just as righteous as you are!
I'll help you in the name of justice.
Thank you so much!
I really like detective novels
especially Sherlock Holmes.
Really? We're so compatible!
I'm a huge fan as well.
I have read and seen all the detective novels, TV dramas and movies.
Really? You must have read Charles Dickens
and Huff am John's nouveau detective novels
English? I can't read English!
Of course! The ending is such a surprise!
Everyone is a likely suspect, right?
Yes!
You must have also seen The Inspector.
That one has subtitles.
I just saw the third episode.
The killer is a bird, right?
Yes! What a surprise!
After the second scene,
I guessed it in about 6 seconds.
I have always been interested in PI work as a child.
Can you let me follow you on a case?
Not a problem! You can be my assistant.
Great!
(Waiter)
Anything else, sir?
Fried fish skin.
Uncle Tong, if you're fond of traditional food,
I'll take you out more often.
It's more like I'm showing you around.
Tsui Wing Kee's steamed rice roll in Hunghom is definitely No. 1.
You want that?
Do you know what sauce goes best with it?
Leung Choi-yuen XO sauce.
Without it, you might as well forget steamed rice roll.
Good!
Let's go there after we finish the wonton noodles.
Of course. Or I can't go home if we stay out too late.
Don't worry, I'll take you back to New Tai Tam Village.
Waiter... you switched jobs?
It's nice to work for your sister.
You can't guess everything, smart ass!
It's not a guess, I saw you.
In 10 seconds, you gawked at the girl twice.
That means she's your partner.
Judging from your lecherous look,
you're obviously infatuated with her.
You need not respond. Just take my order.
(Lam Fu Kee Wanton Noodles)
Who's the owner? I am, Officer!
Did you receive a threatening phone call?
No.
Someone called the Police about a suspicious item.
We came here to conduct a search.
Again? This is the third time this week.
Don't panic! Police is at work.
Look around for any suspicious packages.
Sir, that man left a bag under the table.
Is it a bomb? Let's go...
Calm down!
Don't panic even if there was a bomb!
The bomb squad is on its way.
Clear out and don't panic!
What are you doing?
Don't touch that!
It's a prank wasting Police manpower.
Sir, there's no need to evacuate.
Let's sit down for our noodles.
No, it stinks! Let's go to Tsui Wing Kee.
Where is Tsui Wing Kee?
That way.
What are we eating?
Steamed rice roll.
Did anyone collect protection money?
Did you see anyone suspicious looking?
No!
What about you, Miss?
Just now I saw...
Nothing.
The target should be nearby.
You're so brilliant. What makes you suspect that guy?
Super sleuth Bill Kei knows it all.
Lam Fu Kee's noodles taste great,
but he barely touched it.
So I put a tracker in his pocket
and took a video of him at close range.
If necessary, I can give it to the Police.
Take a look if you don't believe me.
Anything else, sir?
Fried fish skin.
You're right!
He should be nearby.
Better find somewhere to park.
Look, Ka-ka!
It's him!
He's probably meeting his boss or contact.
What should we do now?
We must, very carefully, film what's going on inside
and secretly install a bug.
We'll find out something for sure.
Ka-ka, it'll get hairy soon.
If you're scared, I can go in alone.
I'm OK. What can I do?
Be my girlfriend.
Girlfriend?
The owner of Ching Hoi noodles. We were right!
Brother Hoi...
We gave them hell again today.
They won't stay open for long.
Once we scare off that old hag,
Lam Fu Kee will close down soon.
If she'd agree to sell,
I wouldn't have to waste so much time.
Is this Mardi Gras? You all look so different.
I'm so sorry... My boyfriend is drunk.
Come on, we're in the wrong room.
Wrong room?
I'm sorry to bother you.
I'm sorry... bye!
Come on!
Stop! What's this?
A cordless mic! Let it 90...
Let it go... don't play drunk with me!
Fix him! Right!
Are you a coll?
I wish but I'm not.
Who do you work for?
Nobody. I was just having fun.
A tight trap? Choi... Yes?
Throw them off the roof.
Call the cops and tell them they committed suicide for love.
Right!
Help...
Enough! We're Pls.
Who's in charge? Come out...
Show your face!
I am. What is it?
Your stooges tried to bug our joint.
I want to know who hired you.
According to protocol, I have a confidentiality agreement with my client.
I cannot disclose anything.
We have our protocol too. Show them.
Right!
Stop! I'm a cop... used to be.
Used to be?
Brother Sam... I was just looking for you.
I already have everything on Lily.
Step into my office and we'll talk.
After I settle this.
I'll settle this for you later.
I've decided not to charge you,
as a token of our friendship.
Listen up, I'll look the other way this time
If it happens again, get ready to renovate.
Candy! Yes?
Show Sam the way and serve him coffee.
Sure! This way, Brother Sam.
Watch it!
Sorry, maybe you shouldn't try to help me.
No, we can't give up so easily.
We must fight against injustice and speak up for the people.
They're capable of anything.
We have no proof against them.
It's definitely not easy.
Why do you want to help Lam Fu Kee?
There are other good wonton noodles shops,
but Lam Fu Kee has been around for 50 years.
It's part of people's collective memory.
I don't want it to end.
If you persist, I won't give up.
A storm brews over an old shop.
(Wonton noodles with unquarantined pork)
(Ching Hoi Wonton noodles)
Wonton noodles!
Is this seat taken?
Yes but not anymore. It will be soon.
What would you like?
Wonton noodles.
Sure!
At least Lam Fu Kee is an old shop,
now you're into chain stores?
It's new and nicely decorated.
I thought I'd give it a try.
You're quite a gourmet if you knew to start with the broth.
What do you think?
Boiled with flounder and pork bones for 8 hours. That's sincerity.
What about you?
It's not bamboo noodles, but it's top grade.
The texture is firm and you can taste the eggs.
Like Lam Fu Kee's bamboo noodles, it has its own merits.
Brilliant! But most customers can't tell the difference.
What about the wontons?
The wrapping is pressed by machine.
That's why it's very thin.
The wonton is big and has substance.
Shrimp and pork at the ideal ratio, 30/70.
But too much sesame oil.
You do know something.
Ching Hoi flaunts its use of local fresh pork.
The colour of the filling should be brighter
The meat is resilient and does not smell.
It really doesn't smell.
Because they put too much sesame oil.
Are they trying to cover up something?
They're hiding something.
Justice will prevail. They can't fool anyone.
At least they can't fool you.
You haven't answered me... why are you here?
Why are you here?
Stop asking questions and get the bill.
(Great New Marine Group Ltd)
You brought me here to the industrial village at the crack of dawn.
Have you got some new leads?
Just watch Ching Hoi Kee's workshop, you'll find something.
What did you find out?
I was at Ching Hoi noodles yesterday.
I suspect there's something wrong with the fresh pork they claim to use.
It may even come from sick pigs.
Then their wontons can make people sick!
If we get the evidence,
we'll shut down all the 18 stores they have,
and no one will bother Lam Fu Kee again.
Is it really that simple?
Stop popping up behind our backs!
Next time, I'll show up in front of you.
You can't be that smart to think like I do.
You're the fat guy who defused the stink bomb at Lam Fu Kee last time.
I'm medium build not fat.
You call that medium build?
Yes, indeed. This is a killer body.
Everything looks normal.
How can you be a PI if you have no patience?
If you're so patient, what brilliant idea do you have?
The driver left half the truck empty,
and is still waiting around even after the wontons are loaded.
Something is fishy.
Why are they moving the goods from one truck to another?
Something is wrong. Let's move!
Stop the car!
Why? Hold it in if you have to pee.
Stop the car! No!
Stop the car!
Alright... I'll stop! Are you mad?
I should have thrown that lunatic out of the car!
Ka-ka, did you hurt your neck?
Should I call an ambulance?
No, I'm fine! Don't overreact.
Are you sure?
Don't overreact.
I'm worried about you.
What a steal!
A dozen ramen with pork bone broth straight from Japan.
Guess how much they are?
Don't bother, it's only $150!
It usually costs over $20 each.
We almost crashed the car so you could buy cup noodles?
Yes and no, they threw in 5 sausages.
Here's one for you.
Give it here! What?
Give it here! Stop it!
My name is not Bill Kei if I don't trash your cup noodles.
Stop it! We have to follow the truck.
That's more important.
Get away!
I'll put up with you on Ka-ka's account.
Drive!
Why did you stop the car?
I don't know where the truck is.
What should we do?
Do you know any taxi drivers?
Even if we find a taxi,
we still won't find the truck.
Wimpy Wing? It's Bill Kei.
Are you still driving a taxi? Good!
I'm in Tuen Mun looking for a truck, license plate LG6813.
This is urgent! Help me out!
Hello? Yes... Hotpot on me!
We found it, Yuen Long.
It's over there!
Ka-ka, have you heard of the super sleuth code?
No? Says who?
My idol, Detective Pineapple Bun.
Before each bizarre homicide
or before he makes an entrance,
he'd say something brilliant.
Code ♪1, every famous detective has a goddess as his assistant.
What about code ♪2?
Make something up if you don't know.
Please stand behind the yellow line will do.
Code ♪2, every detective is an expert in setting up a camera.
Let's go be that expert now.
Ka-ka, when an expert installs the camera,
he must decide if the perspective is wide enough,
whether he can see enough, far enough or clear enough.
In a complicated environment such as this,
the best position is over there!
Let's move!
Hold it!
What now, Bloody Fatso?
One, Bloody is not my first name.
Two, I'm not fat.
Three, I'm not Fatso.
Your worst mistake: you won't get over there
Why?
See that puddle over there?
They're all over the New Territories.
A puddle of water won't smell.
This puddle belongs to him.
I'm afraid if you set foot inside,
he'll bite off your foot.
I know, let's avoid him.
We'll go in from the other side to set the camera.
You're so brilliant! I was thinking the same
Let's move!
You have any ideas?
I have half of a plan.
But I'm hungry, I want to finish this set of cup noodles,
so I can think of the other half.
Quit your act, Bloody Fatso!
I repeat, my name is not Bloody Fatso.
My name is Mak Sei.
Bloody...
Wait! I believe him!
Remember only he knew it was a stink bomb at Lam Fu Kee.
I'll go find you some hot water.
Thank you.
I'll go with you.
Wait!
You have a more important mission.
I'll be right back.
I need a lot of hot water.
What's so important?
I'm helping Ka-ka, not you.
I know. This mission is a piece of cake.
Is that heavy? I'll take that.
Thanks.
There's a stain...
Really? White gets dirty too easily.
You're right!
Thanks.
Be careful! When there's no way out, reach for your behind.
Bloody Fatso! I'll make you pay ten times for this.
Bloody dog! You look like that Fatso!
Stop... Ouch!
I'm in the water, go away!
Thanks! We have cover here.
You need a comfortable place to eat your noodles.
Where's Bill Kei?
In the toilet.
Where's your camera?
In the car.
Go get it, I want you to capture
the magic moment of me eating noodles.
Sure!
Here it is.
Did you smell the pork bone broth?
There's something special about this bowl of noodles.
It only takes 10 seconds, not 3 minutes.
Let's do the countdown, 4... 3... 2... 1!
Forget the picture, eat the noodles while they're hot.
This is for you.
Will you really have the rest of the plan after you eat?
The broth is thick and fragrant.
The noodles are firm to the bite.
Eat them while they're hot.
Want something to drink? I'll get it for you.
Let's go together.
Sure!
My noodles!
Watch out!
Go capture the magic moment.
Why are you all wet?
Did you hurt your hand?
I'm fine.
Didn't you go to the toilet?
You look like you've been to war.
The Blood Fatso told you that?
Yes!
I'd flush you down the toilet.
What about the toilet?
Nothing! You were gone when I finished,
so I tamed the ferocious dog.
I played with it while I had time.
We took a walk and played fetch.
I gave it a bath too. That's why I'm wet.
You must have had fun.
Get lost, bloody dog!
When there's no way out, reach for your behind.
That Bloody Fatso!
Ouch...
Where is that Bloody Fatso?
He left.
I met a nice granny at the village store.
She helped me boil water
and loaned me 2 hot water bottles.
People around here are so nice.
Explosion? Are you alright?
I'm fine. See?
I was chased by a dog because of Mak Sei
and he almost injured my goddess.
I will make you pay ten times for that... no, 100 times!
Is everything alright?
Yes! I'm glad Bloody Fatso is gone.
Now we can set the camera.
No need. I have the evidence. Look!
How did that happen? That's brilliant!
Customs busted an illegal pork processing workshop in Sha Tau Kok
and confiscated close to 1,000 kg of unquarantined pork.
Conditions inside the workshop are awful.
We can clearly see buckets of unused chemical liquids,
which we believe are used to make wonton fillings.
Szeto Ching-hoi, owner of
the Great New Marine Group and the workshop has been arrested.
Suspected of using unquarantined pork for their wontons,
all 18 chain stores of Ching Hoi noodles have been shut down by the FEHD.
Ching Hoi wonton noodles look delicious,
but the ingredients may make people sick.
Now that they're shut down,
no one would bother Lam Fu Kee again.
We've made you a special bowl of noodles.
Thank you!
I'll wait on the customers.
Have a drink.
Great!
You're too kind.
You have done us a huge favour.
The neighbours can come back for noodles.
This is the least we can do.
You gave us such a huge present,
we don't know how to thank you.
I'll get out of your way. Enjoy the food.
For an old shop like Lam Fu Kee,
the most precious thing is the mutual support and protection.
Over the past 2 years,
I have been all over Hong Kong.
I have seen hardware stores, grocery stores
and old bakeries close down one by one.
They simply can't survive.
Hong Kong will have nothing left but new buildings and big corporations.
You're so brilliant!
No, I should thank you.
Not only did you help save Lam Fu Kee,
we solved the case and put the culprit behind bars.
That's the spirit of Detective Pineapple Bun
mutual support and protection.
Is that part of the Code?
No, in Vol. 10 of Detective Pineapple Bun, the murder in the Teddy Bear Villa,
it's a line on the last page.
Teddy Bear Villa? What a cute name!
It's great being a super sleuth,
we fight for justice and help people.
You said you quit your job
and our agency is hiring.
If you'll work for our agency,
we can mingle every day.
Mingle with what?
I mean mix coffee with tea!
Right!
Sorry! Hello? Really?
You want to move up the interview?
I can... great! See you later. Bye!
You have to go now?
Yes. Let's keep in touch.
Bye! Bye!
I don't have her number! Hey...
Baby Kaka! (I believe in love)
(I believe in love)
(I believe you'll be mine)
What are you doing?
I miss my goddess so much I'm having illusions.
Are those the Big Four
who run wild from Chai Wan to the Western District?
Don't worry! I learnt Wing Chun at the Community Centre.
I can protect you.
Shut up if you don't know any better.
If you piss them off and I lose their case,
I will fire you right away.
See? After we crack the Ching Hoi noodles case,
the agency is famous.
Cases are rolling in.
Get to the point.
Now that we have so much business,
can you increase my salary by a tad?
Sure! You'll work round-the-clock
and I'll hang you on the door, OK?
Forget what I said.
You know the price of our different service packages?
OK, very good! Now let me introduce to you
the elite team of investigators of Robert Chu Detective Agency.
First up, with over 40 years of experience,
and trained with Scotland Yard,
we have super sleuth Kam Tai-wai.
Everything is under control.
Next up...
A former reporter and one of the top paparazzi;
a former member of Coffee & Hotdog
and one of our rising stars, Tong Ka-ka.
Hello, I'm Ka-ka.
Ka-ka! It's really you! Am I dreaming?
Yes and no.
Yes... no... no... yes!
Detective Pineapple Bun said in Vol. 83
everything must be perfect when a man goes on his first date.
Put the best on the face
and show off everything.
Bill Kei...
What do you think? Cool enough?
I don't know about that.
But I think people behind us want to rip us apart.
Did we blow our cover?
No way! We came in disguise.
Look at the way you dress.
You can't fool us, you're a PI.
You really can't fool them.
We don't cheat our customers.
Even if we do, we won't let you catch us.
Get lost, creep!
I'm right here!
Get lost!
This is the one. Check the batch number.
It's the same as the one provided by the client.
This shop mixes the counterfeits with the real thing.
I'll pretend to get a fitting.
You take pictures and our job is done.
Bill Kei! Coming.
Come here.
Can I help you?
I can't reach the buckle.
Can you come in and give me a hand?
Three syllables: My pleasure!
Lady Kaka!
Look! A video camera... and it's on.
Let me turn it offmwe work for the TVB.
Bill Kei... no, Sidewalk Scientists know it all.
We only want to test the elasticity of the bra strap.
What elasticity, pervert?
I'm calling the Police, pervert!
Bill Kei!
Everything is under control.
Control my foot! You are fired.
What have I done?
You two, in my office.
Can you see the colour of my face?
It's black, like burnt charcoal.
No, it's whiter than paper.
Shut up! You have 2 choices.
Either I fire you
or you fire yourselves.
What? You're getting rid of us?
Shut up!
Can I say something?
I know we're inexperienced.
Let's hire someone with experience.
Someone who can help the Agency
and you won't have to fire us.
I'd love to!
But nobody wants to work for Robert Chu Detective Agency,
except that weirdo who says "everything is under control",
whom no one else would hire.
Let's go find him.
Mak Sei?
I managed to take pictures of the illegal meat processing workshop because of him.
Want something to drink? I'll get it for you
Let's go together.
Go capture the magic moment.
I've checked. His name is Mak Sei.
He used to be a famous cop who cracked many difficult cases.
No wonder a miser like you would pick up his bill.
I know... I'll shut up!
Carry on, Ka-ka.
His nickname is Mexico.
But everyone calls him Inspector Gourmet,
because he's solved many major cases.
5 years ago, he busted the biggest cartel of jewel thieves in Europe,
the mass poisoning at Dragon Restaurant,
and the double homicide in Tin Shui Wai.
But 2 years ago he went to jail for 2 years for misconduct in public office.
2 years sentence for misconduct?
He's a jailbird.
Yes, but if we hire him...
No way!
I was chased by a dog because of him
and I fell into the water.
I would have died if it hadn't been for my agility.
Get back to work.
You're not firing us?
Thanks, Sis!
I have a big job for you.
What kind of big job?
Find a missing person. Bring me Mexico.
Yes!
You're kidding!
I don't care how you do it,
you must make him join the Agency.
Don't be unhappy. Let's do something happy.
Something happy?
I guarantee it. Guaranteed?
This is our latest green tea lava waffle.
Try it and tell us what you think.
Thanks, May.
It's very sweet.
Good! It'll chase away your troubles.
You come here often?
Yes, when I'm happy or when I'm sad.
They all know me.
So Ka-ka likes the dessert at the Paris Filles Cafe.
(Inspector Pineapple Bun Vol. 10)
Mutual support and protection.
Where did you get that?
They have the whole series right here.
You often talk about your idol Detective Pineapple Bun,
so I looked it up online...
He's a main character of a comic.
This is my first encounter with detective comics.
This one is a big hit in Japan
and has won many cultural awards.
How much have you read?
Just 2 volumes, but it's very good.
After I started reading it,
I agree being a detective is challenging
and can help other people.
So I decided not to be a reporter anymore.
I can't believe you'd take to heart what I said.
From now on, you'll be my Baby Kaka.
Bill Kei! Baby Kaka!
Bill Kei!
What? What did you say?
I said unlike your idol Detective Pineapple Bun,
we can't solve a ease on our own,
but we must find Mexico so that we can learn from him.
Then someday, we'll become a first rate PI.
Bill Kei, mutual support and protection.
Let's go look for Mexico.
I'll go anywhere with you, even Hell.
I know where Mak Sei is.