It's hard to bear.
Not as hard to bear as your pa's lot.
He only has three cheap buns after a hard day's work,
That's far from enough for me.
Not everyone is a food incinerator like you are.
I have a treat for you.
You do?
Fists for feast.
Come on.
Brother Mo, milky, 150.
Go in.
Brother Mo...
Brother Mo, milky, 200.
I haven't seen you two before.
Who referred you?
Brother Lung.
Brother Lung?
Four-eyed Cheong! How forgetful.
Get the name right! Go in.
Sorry... Thanks.
How outdated you are.
Brother Lung was nicked by the Customs yesterday.
It's hard to be a father and a mother.
I picked up this part-time job to help pay for her tuition.
Are you two under Brother Lung too?
Brother Lung?
Oh, I got some supermarket coupons from a lucky draw.
Why don't you two have them?
Oh...
Let me tell you, Brother Lung was nicked by the Customs yesterday.
How careless...
Do you want to work or not?
Stop it! No...
What's going on?
A thief here.
Take him away.
We are closed for today. Go...
A thief out of the blue.
The day was wasted.
We are here anyway. Look around.
Be careful.
Watch out...
Didn't you hear me?
Are you hard of hearing?
Thanks to your slap. It's your fault.
Be more careful.
The rubbish bin can't support you.
You aren't invincible.
A permanent injury will make you our burden.
Thanks anyway.
Your job brought you here?
It's not your business.
A grey goods trader and his girl are making out at the staircase.
What a superhot scene.
The site is now a restricted area.
I need no live commentary. Just film it.
I'll get back to work.
I upset your bun.
I don't want to owe you anything.
It's for the bun.
I have no change.
Keep the change.
Get a proper meal.
Don't use it on gambling.
Uncle Wing, good you are here.
I have another batch outside.
Take it in.
The car is parked here, not there.
You don't have to shout. I can hear you.
I thought you were too cool to return greetings.
Actually you are a Tin Ear Girl.
Allow me to apologise to you.
Are you making fun of me?
No. We are partners.
We should get to know each other more.
What happened?
Your pa's doing again?
Hussy, your brother is crying!
What are you doing?
No 7...
Pa... it's broken...
Come on, don't cry.
Let me fix it for you.
What's wrong with you?
It's burnt!
You should have checked on it.
You do the cooking if you are so picky.
I have to cook, man the shop and take care of On.
You do nothing but gambling and drinking.
I got a penalty at school again today.
What does it concern me?
Hussy, you are my bane.
I have had no luck since you were born!
Yes, I am a bane.
You will never win or have any luck!
Hussy, talking back?
What nerve...
What is going on?
She had the nerve to talk back...
You alright? Does it hurt? Kiu...
You and your pa are like cola and scotch mints,
it's instant explosion whenever you two meet.
I can't shake him off.
He haunts me like a ghost.
I wish he would be locked up for life.
Don't talk tough.
You two are family. Your fates are tied together.
It can be worked out.
Like fish paste soup and fake shark's fin soup,
it seems they can't be mixed, actually they can.
Maybe he really has turned a new leaf.
What about you and Uncle Tong?
What about us?
I have said it many times. I am not his son.
It's yummy!
Come on, try it.
Yummy?
It's fishy and it's gooey! What yummy?
We share weal and woe together, right?
Some cook, really...
We share weal and woe together.
Here you are. Thanks.
You're welcome.
Cool... Bring it on...
Medication for three days.
Some four times, some three times a day.
I have the pills all separated for you.
Just grab and swallow.
Your forgetfulness has rubbed off on me,
Let me check them again, to be safe.
This to be taken before meals, this after,
this one to be taken only when necessary,
this one as directed... all here.
You are home.
Ka-ka has fallen ill. Be quiet.
It smells good. What is it?
Porridge.
In red and purple? What is this porridge?
Black glutinous rice with dried longan and red beans.
It's sweet and it's good for circulation.
The dried longan and red beans are as soft as marshmallows.
Ki-ka will love it.
It's almost done.
How very nice of you.
You don't just cook for her,
you cook with her taste in mind.
I am not as fortunate.
Wah took me to street stalls when I was ill.
Street stalls have excellent congees.
Done!
Let me give you a hand.
I am sorry.
How's it? Still hurts?
A bit.
Ching-ching...
It must hurt like hell. Poor you.
You scared me.
How could you be so careless?
I am fine now.
Sorry. It was careless of me.
What can a "sorry" do?
It can't make up for it, can it?
What's wrong with you?
You were no help, you should have stayed away.
You have messed it up instead!
How outrageous...
Wah, come on, he didn't mean it.
If he meant it, he would have gotten more than harsh words from me.
My cake competition is coming in two days.
What can I do with this injury?
Don't worry. You are pretty and talented.
You are a perfect pastry chef.
You can win in any competition.
Just take a good rest.
It's not any competition.
It won't take place in Hong Kong next year.
It's my first time representing Paris Filles Cafe.
I can't miss it.
Then I have no choice but to call up my cooking talents for you.
I'll be your hands and you'll be the puppeteer.
We husband and wife team will mean a sure win.
Stop kidding. You can't even make some decent instant noodles.
No way can you help me with cake making.
But where can I find an assistant at such a short notice?
Though I don't know about cake making, I used to work in a kitchen.
I can handle the dough and I can make dim-sum.
I am not a bad kitchen help.
I can be your assistant if you want to.
You'll really help me?
I did it to you.
I'll win if I have your help.
Bill Kei, thank you.
Let's talk about the details.
How dare you...
Stick to your dim-sum, what cakes?
I'll put up with you for the time being.
The apron gives me this overwhelming sensation.
I can feel it coming all the way up to here
Now I want to puke...
How over the top...
I am glad you can smile again.
Does it still hurt?
It's much better now. Thank you.
You are now one-armed.
Just give me the orders.
What is the first step?
Take a sip first.
Oh, the water of life.
Here you are.
I can't drink.
A sip and I'll feel dizzy.
Don't tell Ka-ka about it.
Or she'll tease me.
OK. Back to the competition.
The topic of this year's competition is the Norwegian Forest.
Super sleuth Bill Kei knows it all
My gut feeling tells me this is the reason you want to be in the competition.
I don't just want to win.
I want to get back that unforgettable taste from the other entries
Entry sample No 1.
Let's get started.
What's the first step?
Beat the eggs first.
You said subtle beating makes a smooth batter.
You remember my exact words.
You are holding it too high.
Lower. Like this.
Let me get more eggs.
Entry sample No 56.
Try it.
How's it?
What? Even the oven hates me?
Stop laughing. What's wrong with you?
You look cute even when you are upset.
Stop kidding.
We are out of ingredients for sample No 57.
I was just kidding.
It tastes very good.
This will be a sure win.
Really?
Bravo! We made it!
We made it!
Bill Kei!
I have something to talk with my girlfriend
Guess whom I bumped into today?
Your landlord.
What is it?
What is it? Where are you hurrying to?
To Put up my property for rent.
It's not easy to find as good a tenant as your girlfriend.
Then why did you evict her?
I didn't.
She insisted on moving out right away.
She even paid me a month's rent as compensation.
I found it odd.
Why should you move to Ka-ka's?
I found you an excuse.
You couldn't find a place right away.
Actually it's your plan to steal her boyfriend.
Save it.
I saw how tight you were holding him.
You were on the point of kissing him.
I really don't get it.
You are easy with all men except me.
It's not what you said.
I had a drink and so I was not myself.
There's nothing between me and Bill Kei.
I probably mistook him for Isaac
Isaac who? Who's this Isaac?
He's my ex-boyfriend.
He's the reason behind the Norwegian Forest.
You said it's for your best friend.
So it's for your ex-boyfriend.
Why did you lie to me?
I couldn't help myself.
Somehow, Bill Kei looked like Isaac to me.
There really is nothing between us. Believe me.
It's what you said.
I know I should only have you in mind.
I promise you, it won't happen again.
You don't have to promise me anything.
I should give you my word instead.
I will not doubt you ever again.
I am sorry.
Sorry.
What for?
I don't want you to get it wrong.
I couldn't help myself just now.
I mistook you for another man.
Do you remember I talked about my Norwegian Forest?
My ex-boyfriend taught me how to make it.
His name's Isaac.
He was very nice to me.
But my best friend stole him from me.
That's how our relationship ended.
He has since disappeared.
Sorry. So there's such a tragic love story behind it.
It's more harrowing than the Korean drama Chicken Pie to Heaven.
Don't worry. I had no silly thoughts.
You have a very good boyfriend.
I can tell Chicken Wah cares a lot about you
Thank you. I feel so relieved.
I can have a good sleep.
Good night. Sleep tight.
Oh, an SMS
I found a picture of the pin boy in a college yearbook. His name is Isaac.
I am sending it over.
So he's the boyfriend Ka-ka is looking for.
Hold it.
Ka-ka's ex-boyfriend is called Isaac.
Ching-ching's ex-boyfriend is called Isaac.
Are they the same person?
That's weird.
But Ching-ching said her best friend stole him away.
Could this best friend be Ka-ka?
That's 4 syllables: Impossible!
You think the loss of memory can get you off the hook?
No way. I will never forget it.
You've been staring at me all the way here.
What now?
You look like a red packet. I can't help it
What do you know?
Hurry up. It's not as good when cold.
Oh yes, it's Uncle Tong's birthday.
You have spared no expenses.
New outfit and gift.
More than you will do for a girl.
Didn't you say you two are no kin?
Spare me for once? OK?
Brother Mexico... Sis Kiu...
I've been waiting here for some time.
How sweet of you to come pick us up.
Sis Kiu, is my player fixed?
Come on... Here you are.
It's fixed. It's the drive belt.
It's replaced.
The magnetic heads cleaned as well.
The songs won't go out of tune anymore.
Spare her the jargons. She can't get it.
I do.
You mean it won't get out of order again.
She's smarter than you are.
It's working!
I'll sleep well from now!
Sis Kiu, thank you.
There's more.
Come on.
Put it inside this bag and wear it on you.
You can play it anywhere.
How pretty! I love it very much.
Isn't it good to be a nice girl?
If only you could patch up with your pa.
Spare me for once.
Brother Mexico, why are you dressed as a red packet?
You think so too?
Let's go.
Uncle Tong, many happy returns.
Uncle Tong, hunkier by the year and mightier by the hour!
Thank you.
Please sit...
Uncle Tong happy, happy birthday!
You said "happy birthday" this morning already.
It's happy, happy this time.
How sweet of you.
You did dress up... as a red packet.
No... it's quite casual actually.
You gave me the retort when I called you a red packet.
Now give Uncle Tong his.
Uncle Tong, I have a special present for you. Look...
What's it?
Wow...
Dongpo Pork! Good!
And still hot.
Of course!
I drove him to Tuen Mun this morning.
He had the Lam Tei Superchef Brother Siu-fung prepare it for you.
We brought it over once it's ready.
How very kind of you.
It's my pleasure.
Let me put it on a plate for you.
Here comes the sauce...
It smells so good.
There you are, Dongpo Pork by the Lam Tei Superchef Brother Siu-fung.
Bravo...
Uncle Tong, why won't you try it?
It's your favorite dish
Bony said my cholesterol level was too high.
I had to give up greasy food.
I'll give it a pass.
An occasional bite won't hurt.
Indeed. Just a bite.
Uncle Tong...
Kwok Sir...
Bony, you're here so early?
I listened to you. I have not touched the Dongpo Pork.
Who are you to dictate his diet?
I did say he shouldn't try Dongpo pork.
Since today is your birthday,
a bite won't hurt.
Just a bite...
But you have to try this afterwards.
It's stir-fried black fungus and celery.
I made it for you as your birthday present.
It's light and it's good for high blood pressure.
Let's all try it.
It feels like a reunion dinner. How nice.
A Reunion Dinner is for New Year's Eve.
It feels the same.
Let me try it...
Do you feel like an outsider?
Don't you think you have talked too much?
It's yummy...
Uncle Tong, what about the Dongpo pork?
Someone said a bite wouldn't hurt.
It's high on cholesterol, I should give it a pass.
You guys enjoy.
I am contented with this.
Skinny, it smells good, tastes good and looks good.
What a present!
I have something for you too.
Choi, try it.
Yummy? Yes...
Skinny, this is our heirloom.
I gave your mom this pendant as our love token.
It is now yours.
It's too valuable.
Do you like it? I do.
Uncle Tong, you gave such a valuable heirloom away just like that?
Skinny is my son. We have reunited.
Shouldn't I pass it to him?
Thank you.
You are not Skinny.
Uncle Tong can give it to whoever he likes
How awesome! You could carry two basins of Poon Choi in one go.
It's no big deal. I can handle four at once.
You looked cross not so long ago.
You are now so bubbly.
Your name should be Best Actor, not Mak Sei.
I've even been Best Actress, didn't you know?
My spirit is revived by this aroma of Poon Choi.
It's reinvigorating. It's exhilarating...
I smell roast chicken.
It's poached chicken.
There are Abalone in oyster sauce,
Braised pork, Duck a la king,
Prawn in tomato sauce, Pork rind in red beancurd sauce, fish balls and radish...
I can't bear it anymore.
The Poon Choi Fiasco
What a sharp nose!
The names alone make me drool!
Sharp indeed. Sharper than a dog's.
Wanna try it right away?
Yes...
What if someone tells on us?
I am just a porter.
I see no evil.
Eat to your fill.
It's yummy...
Will they find out if I have another piece?
I'll take all the blame. OK?
This one...
Wipe your mouths if you don't want to be found out.
Mak Sei and Choi are really close.
Indeed.
Uncle Tong said edible presents should be put in the kitchen.
Hey, what are you doing here?
What?
I wouldn't call it good breeding.
Weren't you taught not to wander and poke around as a guest?
Face against the wall!
What are you doing?
I came in to get Uncle Tong medicated oil.
He has a bellyache.
Medicated oil! See?
Really? Just for medicated oil?
What else? To steal it?
Hand me the pendant!
Why should I listen to you?
Because you are not Uncle Tang's son!
You are not Skinny!
Neither are you.
Who are you to him?
Now I find you suspicious.
Don't be so cheeky.
Don't let me catch you red-handed,
or you are dead meat.
Can you?
Excuse me. I need to take the medicated oil to Uncle Tong.
You know, I need to follow up with the Poon Choi feast.
Closer...
Kwok Sir is good looking and nice.
He comes to visit Brother Tong all the time.
Call it Brother Tong's good luck.
Right.
That fatso Mexico is another story.
He looks like a creep, and he mooches off Brother Tong for free food.
Brother Tong...
I am not the only one calling you a creep.
What do those nosy housewives know?
All that glitters is not gold.
They are right about you.
You do mooch off others on food.
Pick at pickles instead.
It's salty...
Guys, a toast to Brother Tong!
Cheers!
Make yourselves at home! Enjoy...
Thank you...
What's this black stuff?
This village's exclusive sauce.
It's a must to go with Poon Choi. It brings out all the flavours.
Sis Kiu, I just remembered I have to feed the dog at the village entrance.
Why don't you go with me?
Sure.
Hey, save me a few pieces of pork rind.
Soft ones.
Granny, I'll be right back.
Save you what? Some mumbling.
Dig in...
Brother Tong, it's a special day.
A toast to you. Bottoms up!
Bottoms up? Yes!
His flu is not totally gone yet.
Let me drink for him.
You sure can drink.
What's a glass or two to me?
Uncle Tong, Chief, what about a picture?
One, two, three... smile...
One more...
Ready? One, two, three... OK! It looks great.
I have something special for you guys.
Great!
Where is it?
What are you looking for?
Three-snake wine.
It's been kept for 30 years.
Three-snake wine? Yes.
Where did you put it?
Right here.
Did you really?
Or you have left it at home?
Now I am not so sure.
Let me go back to get it.
No... it's your birthday feast.
You just stay here.
Let me go get it.
Don't bother. Let me go.
I have longer legs and walk faster.
Let me.
The keys are here.
How clumsy of me.
This wine goes to the head real fast.
What? Drunk already?
It's not in my dictionary.
What are you doing here?
I said I'd be right back.
I have something to ask you.
Whether I love you back?
The answer is "no".
Mental!
You seemed to care about the pendant very much.
It means something to you?
What's the story behind it?
Or you are Uncle Tang's son.
What a pest!
I don't know what you are talking about.
You don't?
You really have a scar.
I said you are Uncle Tong's son.
Why wouldn't you reunite with your pa?
I am not Skinny. My name is Mak Sei.
You are a Mak. Uncle Tong is a Mak.
You two are father and son.
Don't be so nosy.
Are you really hard of hearing?
Why bring it up again?
Go fall into the water and be dead!
How very kind of you.
Cheers...
Brother Tong, many happy returns...
Cheers...
Are you alright?
It's the drink I picked up for toasting...
It's very bitter.
It's wine! Poor you...
Girls should stick to soda.
A sip doesn't hurt.
Just chase it down with a soft drink.
Just soft drinks for me from now on.
Brother Tong, what about some rice wine?
I'm saving myself for my three-snake wine.
Guys, let's have a round later.
Great... Later...
What takes that fatso so long?
Uncle Tong, what takes Brother Mexico so long?
Maybe he doesn't know where it is?
Give him a call.
There's no answer.
Let me go get him.
OK... be right back.
Granny, I'll be right back.
Be careful.
Brother Mexico...
Are you there?
Why? You rascal...
Instead of getting the wine,
you took advantage of Choi!
You beast...
I didn't! Hear me out...
You beast...
What have you done to her?
Sis Kiu, what happened? I am so scared.
Call the police!
You don't feel well?
What about going to hospital for a check-up?
No.
How come I got drunk so easily?
Sir.
What? Faking drunk cant get you off the hook.
Just save it.
You are caught red-handed.
I will nail you for rape.
Don't you frame me.
I haven't done anything.
I haven't touched Choi.
Spare a thought for her honour.
Oh, how very touching!
Don't you forget, you have a criminal record.
If I were you, I would just admit it
Then that dim-witted girl doesn't have to testify in court,
and the judge may give you a shorter sentence.
Let me repeat, I have done nothing.
I have nothing to admit.
Actually we all know what kind of a man he is.
He loves food, but he's not a horny man.
Maybe it really is a misunderstanding.
He's caught red-handed. He can't deny it.
You sit back down.
You are here to take his deposition, not to be his lawyer.
There are many witnesses.
You were seen in bed with the girl.
So you still deny it?
OK, you'll be charged once the girl's examination report is out.
Get ready to move your sorry butt to jail.
Get hold of some evidence before trying to frame me.
Come on, when a case is reported, we have to conduct an investigation.
The police will not make ungrounded accusations.
Please cooperate with us.
Get a thorough deposition from him.
Yes, Sir.
Please tell me what happened.
I felt so dizzy when I got to Uncle Tang's house, I passed out in the living room.
I saw Choi lying beside me when I came to.
Then people came in.
I am certain I have done nothing to Choi.
You have done nothing?
That means you were set up?
Do you have many foes out there?
Actually it's very simple.
Li Ah-choi is a dim-witted girl.
You knew she wouldn't resist.
So you set up a trap for her.
You just didn't know others would pick that time to come back.
That's not the truth.
I always see her as a little girl.
There's something else.
You are hiding a secret from others.
I am not.
You are.
None in Tai Tam New Village knows that Mak Tong is your father.
The funniest part is that even Mak Tong doesn't know about it.
Why wouldn't you tell them?
Mak Tong joined the Marine Police in 1968 and was stationed in the Southern District
He retired a sergeant in 1999.
He has been suffering from senile dementia for several years.
Coincidentally, the crime scene is the village house owned by your pa Mak Tong.
The one who called the police was your pa.
Mexico Sir, if his memory came back, would he still do the right thing?
Yes, he's my pa,
but he has nothing to do with this case.
Leave him alone.
Let me repeat, I have not molested Choi.
Come in.
Sir, the examination report is out.
OK.
Excuse me.
Li Ah-choi was not sexually assaulted?
So the case is closed!
I would have nailed you if the people had not returned too soon.
Don't be happy so soon.
You can still be detained for 48 hours.
Once I have enough evidence,
I can still charge you for indecent assault
You aren't off the hook yet.
Li Ah-choi, can you tell me what happened?
Sis Kiu, I am very scared...
Take it easy. Just tell her what you remember.
I saw nothing when I got into Uncle Tong's room.
Someone suddenly came out and knocked me out.
When I woke up, Brother Mexico was lying beside me.
My head hurt terribly.
Then Uncle Tong and others came in.
Why did Brother Mexico do such a thing to me?
It's not right. I am so scared.
Choi, it's alright now. You have me.
Do you remember who knocked you out?
Miss Chan of the sheltered workshop said we shouldn't let men touch us.
Am I going to have a baby?
I am so scared.
No, you won't.
I don't want it...
Have a bite.
You must be hungry.
Egg and beef sandwich and hot milk tea.
You enjoy. I have no appetite.
Come on. I believe you.
But the evidence is unfavourable to you.
You have to tell me the whole story. Otherwise, I can't help you.
I have this feeling that I was set up.
What have you found at the scene?
You know I can't tell you about it.
I got it.
What happened between you and Uncle Tong?
Why wouldn't you reunite with him?
Am I interrupting your private chat?
No. It's nothing in particular.
You are lucky this time.
Let me remind you.
I'll keep on digging-
Let him go.
Yes, Sir!
That's good.
Go take a bath with pomelo leaves to cleanse...
No. I have to go to a place.
Aren't you Mak Sei...
Rascal... Scum!
Uncle Tong was so kind to you.
You used him to get close to Choi.
She's just a little girl!
Rascal...
Uncle Tong...
You have the nerve to come here?
What's wrong with the police force nowadays?
How could they let you go?
I am innocent. I never touched Choi.
Choi is the innocent one.
You have ruined a sweet girl.
Rascal, get lost!
Or I'll throw you out.
Uncle Tong... please...
It's probably some misunderstanding.
What misunderstanding?
You are his wife, so you take his side.
But you are a woman too.
Be true to your own conscience.
I am not his wife.
Whatever. You two are pests.
Get lost or you'll see.
Get lost now! OK...
How come you are here?
Chicken Wah told me you were let go.
You didn't go back to the agency or go home.
You must have come here.
You had the nerve to come here alone.
Are you praising me or teasing me?
You were once a cop.
You know you should leave witnesses alone.
I meant to tell him the truth.
And get in to gather evidence.
Do you believe I am innocent?
It doesn't matter what I think.
Let's see what others think.
Come on.