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This special meeting today is mainly to
give you an account of

De Rossi International Funds of Singapore's
sudden breach of contract

and withdrawal of investment.

Marco was in Singapore earlier to
negotiate with Mr De Rossi.

Marco, could you brief everyone about
the situation.

I am sorry... I have failed to convince them.

Mr De Rossi insisted on their decision
to withdraw the investment.

I have failed you all.

"Sorry"?

Look at how much our stock price
dropped today?

What's with this misjudgment?

Before you signed the contract,
didn't you check how they're doing?

This financing plan was what you
secured yourself in Singapore.

Now they could withdraw just like that?

Is it a game or what?

What's wrong with you?

Now the shareholders have suffered
huge losses.

Marco, you must take full responsibility.

Listen to me...

The Board approved the move to seek
capital investment with the De Rossi's.

We shouldn't put all the blame on one
person when something happened.

We shareholders have lost real money.

Aren't we being responsible enough?

Exactly!

I understand, but I just think
we shouldn't admit defeat so soon.

What's most important is to find a
solution, not someone to blame.

I hope everyone here will be like me

Let's all put in an effort to get us
through this.

Young lady, say this uncle is arrogant
as an elder,

but with a project worth tens of billions,

we burn money every single day.

That's right.

Superficial comments like yours
wouldn't help.

Exactly.

I caused this,
and I will take full responsibility.

But on solving problems for this project,

we have lots of things to deal with.

If I just leave at this point,

only more problems will appear.

I hope you can give me a bit more time.

Once The Masons makes it through,

I will take the blame and resign.

From a PR angle,

if there is management change at this point,

it will only generate more queries.

It won't do our stock price any good.

Everyone, I agree that we should let
Marco stay for now

for him to handle De Rossi's withdrawal.

Actually there are many problems to be
solved ahead.

If we suddenly change our project head,

it will only lead to greater confusion.

Why didn't you take the chance to kick
Marco out?

Why speak for him?

Chloe was right.

To kick Marco out now, it will only
mean uncertainties

and more harm to our stock price.

Chloe is rather thorough in looking
at things.

What's most important is

we have yet to find out if Marco and
De Rossi are colluding on some tricks.

Keep him around and he'll give
himself away sooner or later.

True.

If the two of them are really colluding,

Marco won't step forward to save
The Masons.

Count on Sammie and we'll die even sooner.

I still think the only way to save
The Masons

is to convince Chelsea to marry
Lung Man-biu

in exchange for Kam Lung's help for
The Masons.

Your Daddy made it clear he wouldn't
force Chelsea.

There's my wife too.
She's strongly against it.

I dare not say so much.

Smart. A henpecked husband always have luck.

Why were you so rash? Why take
all the blame yourself?

Glad Chloe would speak for you.

Those directors were kicking up a storm.

To pacify them and keep them on
an even keel, that's the best way.

Besides, I didn't want this to affect
your position in the company.

So long as I can guard your place,

sacrifice is nothing for me.

Sis Chloe.

You're back, Chelsea?

The special meeting is over?

Glad you had an appointment and
couldn't make it.

Those directors wanted to eat people up.

I guessed it. I couldn't face them anyway.

I specially came to get you for lunch.

Even you are urging me to marry
Lung Man-biu?

I came to show you support.

This marriage with Lung Man-biu can
really help solve all the problems?

So many things happened at home
and I'm still insisting.

Do you find me very selfish?

Those are two different things.

Feelings can never be forced.

Really?

If not for all that happened

there could have been a chance between
Lung Man-biu and me.

But whenever I think about this
marriage of convenience,

I feel so disgusted.

So I'm telling you, don't force yourself.

I am the real lead in this story

but everyone's just speaking behind
my back.

No one would speak to me about it
face to face.

You should thank Father.

Daddy?

I'm so surprised Father would stand
so firm against a marriage

in exchange for Kam Lung's help
for The Masons.

Exactly since Father said that, no one
dare raise this with you again.

Daddy did say that?

Father does dote on you.

Feeling better now? Got appetite?

My treat.

Let's go.

What? The stock price dropped 10% again?

What's the matter with Sammie and Jin-hung?

If your Cousin-in-law knows, he's going
to get so mad!

That's it. I don't have the mood to talk.

Mother, worried about the company again?

I was just on the phone with your
Uncle Kai-lai.

He said our price dropped by 10% again.

What is it you and Jin-hung are doing?
Are things not working?

There's a way to do it, but Father
is against it.

I can't believe it he's like that.

You know, if Chiu-chi marries into
the Lung's,

everything will be fine for us.

Since Father has made up his mind

what counts now is what Chelsea is thinking.

You mean...

Think about it...

Father just doesn't want to force Chelsea

but if she would willingly marry
Lung Man-biu

things will be fine.

That takes Chiu-chi to agree first.

Since we can't convince her

we can get someone who can convince her.

One who can convince her...

Miss Chiu-chi...

Ping.

You're home, Chiu-chi?

Elder Mom. Mommy.

You're home so late, Chiu-chi.
A lot of work in the office?

It's hard for you.

Sis Oi-foon bought us a lot of ginseng
and dried seafood.

Come, sit down.

Elder Mom, are you staying for dinner?

I have to go. Maybe next time.

Man, if you've finished the fish maw,
just tell me.

I'll order a share for you.

Sure. Thank you, Sis Oi-foon.

The driver is waiting downstairs.

I'll come again next time.

Sure. I'll see you out.

Careful.

Man, think about what I said.

I will, Sis Oi-foon.

And do come for dinner when you have time.

We are family.

Sure. Thank you, Sis Oi-foon.

OK. Bye.

Bye.

Bye, Elder Mom.

Elder Mom came to see you.

It must be to urge me to be with
Lung Man-biu. Right?

Every mother wants her daughter
to have happiness.

All these years

you've been called a daughter
of the mistress.

You don't get appreciated at The Masons.

Think I don't know... I don't feel hurt?

If Master Lung does like you,

I believe you'll have happiness with him.

Mommy, I am just a co-worker with him.

I don't really know him.

He wants to marry you.

He must really love you.

Don't you young people always say

"It's better to marry a man who loves
you more, than one you love more".

Isn't that so?

Think about it.

Over these twenty-odd years,

when did your Elder Mom ever say
such nice things to me?

I don't have any other wishes in life.

I just want my daughter to marry well

that my husband is healthy

and that Sis Oi-foon would accept me.

Then we can really be one family.

We can live together in harmony
and happiness.

Chiu-chi, if you marry into the Lung's

not only can you have a good future

but you can also help your daddy
and save The Masons.

I believe by then Sis Oi-foon would
really accept us.

Mommy...

Sorry, I'm late.

I already came early.

I'm surprised you're even earlier.

It's OK. I came early myself.

You've been very busy at work?
You seem a bit tired.

I never thought you were a bad guy.

But I'm surprised you'd take
advantage like that.

Chelsea, what do you mean?

Did I put it not right?

The Masons ran into trouble with financing

so we've been trying to postpone the due
date for financing with Kam Lung.

I can't believe you'd suggest to your
daddy that

I could be used in exchange for that.

What are you taking me for?
Some goods?

Chelsea, I think you're mistaken.

I know that people out there are calling
me a mistress' daughter.

But I have my dignity.

I've used my own strengths to excel at work.

If you find me like any other girlfriend
you've had who is so vain,

you're so mistaken about me.

I think we have nothing to talk about again.

Chelsea...

could you just give me a little time?

Let me explain it to you.

I've never forced you to marry me.

You're still denying it?

First, I am absolutely serious about you.

I really want to be with you.

Second, I really want to help
The Masons resolve the crisis.

But Kam Lung is a listed company.

If I didn't pursue it with The Masons
according to the contract

I can't account for it
with the shareholders.

So the only way is to make use of
the Lung's own financial power

but I need a very good reason to
convince my daddy.

But unfortunately, these two things
happened at once.

I wanted The Masons to be perfectly fine

Then I can take my time to chase after you

until you can feel my sincerity.

But I really can't live with it.

I can't believe there's nothing in me
that's worthy of a thought?

Thank you for joining us at this press
conference by The Masons.

Today, we're giving an official response

in regard to the withdrawal of investment
by De Rossi International Funds, Singapore

into our joint-venture with the Kam Lung
Group in the new railway terminus project.

Now, may we invite the CEO of The Masons
Ms Ma Yan Sum, to say a few words.

Hello, everyone.

The De Rossi International Funds
unexpectedly withdrew their investment,

and that has raised doubts about
The Masons' later development.

And because of that,

we've seen fluctuations in The Masons'
stock price lately.

We hope to take this opportunity
to clarify a few things.

First, in terms of working capital,
we have absolutely no problems.

Second, on the new railway terminus
project, we have already...

The new plan of yours...

Is it for Kam Lung to give you a loan
in the name of the Lung family?

We heard that since the Lung's and
the Ma's are going to become in-laws,

the Kam Lung Group would give you the loan.

Is that true?

Rumour has it, Mr Lung Man-biu has
proposed to your Miss Chelsea Ma.

Is that true?

These involve too many personal matters...

How come the reporters could pick up
all that?

Someone must have let out the news.

Did Mr Lung really make a proposal to you?

Did you accept it?

Is it for saving the family business that
you agreed to marry into the Lung family?

Daddy.

Sit down.

At the press conference today,

the reporters kept asking about you and
Lung Man-biu's case.

Were you alarmed?

A little.

I'm just inexperienced.
I couldn't handle it well.

Wisdom is gained through experience.

It takes time to accumulate experience.

Now, Chiu-chi, no matter what people say,

if you don't want to do it

don't ever force yourself.

Daddy, sorry...

the family is in difficulty, but I...

I mean what I say, it's decided.

No one can force you.

No matter how stormy it gets outside,

you'll have this daddy to shield you.

So don't worry.

About the financing issue, I hope you
will give it a serious thought.

Here's a toast to you all, uncles!

Cheers!

Cheers!

Master Ma, we are old friends.

It's such a rare opportunity to meet.
Don't just talk about business.

And I thought you specially got us here
for wine tasting.

That's right.

Master Ma, you're drinking so little.

That's not sincere enough.

Master Wong, you're right.

Sincerity... the more the better.

The dishes are getting cold, maybe...
let's eat...

It's alright.

Young man, ever heard of that?

Master Ma used to have this nickname...
"Super-drinker", right, Master Ma?

My Father has cardiovascular issues...

Sammie, not to worry.

So many good pals are here.

They'll watch over me.

Come on. A toast to you first... Cheers!

Great!

Awesome, Master Ma...
This is to you!

Great.
That's the way!

Master Ma is bold indeed!

Sammie, you don't need to go with me.

Let Kei take me.

No. I feel more assured seeing
you home myself.

Marco, I am taking Father home.

See you later in the office.

Bye.

Father... pardon me if I am talking too much.

Those uncles just now didn't mean to
help us.

They're just being perfunctory.

Where are we?

Why... am I in the car?

Father, are you OK?

Are you not feeling well?

Old Tseung, take me...

Who are you?

Why isn't it Old Tseung?

Father has mild dementia?

How come there were no signs of that before?

There have always been symptoms of that,
just not so obvious.

Some serious emotional attacks could
suddenly make his condition go worse.

Mr Ma Yiu-cho's passing for example

created an impact on Master Ma.

Master Ma has been taking medication.

His condition has been well under control.

Perhaps since he forgot his medication
and he was drinking

there's this sudden hit of dementia.

I'll prescribe a stronger medication for
Master Ma.

Just take it regularly and have more rest.

It can prevent the condition from
getting worse.

Father, why didn't you tell us?

Does Mother know?

The Masons is in this situation.

I don't want to add to everyone's worries.

Sammie, you must keep this secret for me.

Uncle Sai-wang, how are you?

Marco...

I got the call and rushed over.

It's OK. Perhaps I was having a drink
too many.

My blood pressure went up a little.

Sammie was overreacting.

Right... the doctor said Father must have
been strained lately.

He should have more rest and take
his medication regularly.

Father, let's go.

Really?

Look...

I've had it checked.

Before De Rossi officially announced that
his dad Old De Rossi was critically ill

and that they're cancelling investment
in the project,

someone was short-selling big lots of
Masons' stocks overseas.

Found who did it?

Some were obviously dummy accounts.

Some orders were placed by
computers overseas.

Hard to trace.

Probably De Rossi was playing games.

Once the negative news were out,

he could short sell and make a fortune.

I suspected so, but I have no proof.

Yiu-chung is in Singapore. Get him to check.

Bro Yiu-chung called.

He would ask Uncle Sai-hing to help
look into it.

The Masons' prices plunged.

They are in chaos now.

Even Ma Sai-wang is sick.

God is on our side.

When are you launching the second step?

There is another variable now.

Yes. Now it's very hot on the internet.

The political marriage of the Lung's
and the Ma's.

Is that real?

We have to finish it in one go?

I will settle this by myself when necessary.

(Sandakan, Malaysia)

What about what I want?

We got informed about a report on

three dead bodies found at the bottom
of the slope.

We rushed over.

Two of the victims were the mother and
daughter in the picture you showed me.

And there's a guy.

As we've found, he's a local gangster
called Big Head.

So you found it an accident or
something else?

We didn't investigate at all.

The seniors told us someone paid a fortune
for us to treat it as a common accident.

The senior said that and we got paid.

Of course we'd do it.

Know who paid you that much money?

I don't know who's behind it.

But we know that the middleman was Wu Wai.

He's from the same gang as Big Head's.

But I heard Wu Wai has left Sandakan
for Singapore.

Is this the guy?

That's him.

Have you got his address in Singapore?

No. But I heard Wu Wai is a real gambler.

Look at your kid brother.

He came back from Singapore

with just what he wanted for himself...
Fish Skin with Salted Egg.

We have everything in Hong Kong.

But this brand of Fish Skin with Salted
Egg is sold only in Singapore.

He never knows what's right.

Why get all this?

You should have bought me abalone
and bird's nest.

Why go to Singapore out of the blue?

After you left, I've lost a fortune.

Why am I involved?

Why not?

If you were in the office and
you would give me hints,

I could have sold those stocks first

and I wouldn't have lost so much money.

What? Sis is the CEO.

Why didn't you go to her?

A CEO can't disclose insider information
or you could go to jail.

Sum, you couldn't say it yourself

but you could give a nod or shake your head.

I could take a hint. I could have sold
it all and I would have been fine.

But now...

Why keep quiet?

Don't give her a hard time, alright?

What do you know about investments?

With stocks, buy low and sell high.

Mom, don't worry. We're working things out.

I believe we can make it through.

Sum, stop this official talk.

I'd better sell half of my stocks tomorrow.

Don't know if your ways would work.

OK... Sell tomorrow. Now go prepare dinner.

Dinner? Again?
Come on...

What you told me to check in Singapore,
it's all here.

Smooth?

Yes.

Your guess was right, Sis.

There's really a problem with Marco.

You are in Singapore?

Just checked into the hotel.

Am off for Sentosa.

Why that hurry? It's after ten already.

Gamblers usually show up around this time.

Once we find Wu Wai, we'll know if
Yan Sum has bribed the police in Sandakan

to treat Mandy and the girl's death
as an accident.

Even if Wu Wai was that bodyguard
next to Mandy,

it doesn't mean Sammie's related.

You said it. Wu Wai is a gangster.

It could be Mandy hired a bad guy
as bodyguard.

Whether Yan Sum was related to the case

once we find Wu Wai, we'll find out.

Wait to hear from me.

Wait... Since you're in Singapore,

I want you to check something for me.

I'm surprised all those banks were
so cold to us.

Bankers are like that. They never
help when you're in need.

Maybe I was overestimating myself.

If I knew things would be like this

I wouldn't have dragged you into
this project.

Don't say that. It's me who can't help.

Forget it. I have to rush for a meeting.

Gotta go. Bye.

Bye.

(Patient: Ma Sai-wang)

Sammie, I've checked this drug online.

It's for dementia.

Don't keep it from me anymore.

Is Daddy suffering from dementia?

Since you've found out, I need not keep
it from you.

Yes, your Daddy has dementia.

But he doesn't want people to know

so I didn't tell anyone.

Why did it happen?

The doctor said Father has had this
for a while.

He has been taking medication to
keep it under control.

But since we failed in financing for the
project with Kam Lung,

Masons' price dipped...

He's not young anymore,

but to save The Masons, he had to
run around asking for friends' help.

Last time in the car, he suddenly
couldn't recognise faces.

He didn't know where he was.

I was worried so I sent him to hospital.

That's how I found out.

I'm so useless. I didn't even know
Daddy is ill.

Silly you. You don't live together.

How would you have noticed?

Don't worry. The doctor said it happened

because he didn't take his medication
on time.

So since then, I've personally fetched
medication for him

and watched him taking it regularly.

He'll be fine.

Thank you for taking care of him.

Chelsea, your daddy didn't want us worried

so you must pretend you didn't know.

He really dotes on you.

He's worried that in order to save
the company,

you'd rush into marrying a Lung.

He'd rather make it hard for himself
going about pleading for help.

Hi.

Hi.

Thank you.

You're welcome.

Sorry, I had you waiting this time.

I was early.

Our timing doesn't really match.

It's up to one's effort.

So long as I can wait for you.

Shall I get to the point?

I got you here today

because I have two questions for you.

You must think carefully before you answer.

Sounds like these are important questions.

Go ahead.

I want to know if you really mean to help
The Masons get through this crisis?

And, are you true to me?

Chelsea, I am 100% serious about you.

So about your family, I will exhaust
my means to help you.

Kam Lung's money is shareholders' money.

I can't make decisions as I like.

But I will convince my daddy to help you
with our personal financial means.

This should be the quickest way

with greatest hope of success

and the only way I can think of right now.

Chelsea

I hope you'll believe me.

That I have never taken our relationship
for a business deal.

I also don't want you to marry me out of
hope that it will benefit The Masons.

Exactly since I am serious
about this relationship

I keep turning you down.

But what a pity...

our relationship already involves a deal.

If that is the case...

why don't we put it down in black
and white?

OK. We can sign an agreement that's
legally binding.

If I, Lung Man-biu, fail to or don't step in
in time to resolve The Masons' crisis,

this marriage is null and void.

Grandma, aren't we waiting for
Auntie Chelsea?

Oh dear! Chiu-chi said she's coming
for dinner, but she's still not here.

Chelsea has been very busy.
She keeps working OT.

I'll call to see where she is.

OK.

Auntie Chelsea is here.

I can start eating.

Daddy.

Elder Mom. Sis Sammie. Bro Thomas.
Sis Chloe.

Marco.

Chelsea, you're late. Where were you?

I was with Man-biu.

Since you're all here,

I have an announcement.

I've accepted Man-biu's proposal
for marriage.

You finally agreed to marry Lung Man-biu?

Great! Everything's fine now!

Thanks to Buddha. The Masons has help!

Sit down and eat.

Chiu-dai, get up. Get up.

You sit here. Come on.

Sit down. Let's eat.

How heavy is this ring?

I don't know. 2-3 carats, I guess.

I don't like diamonds anyway.

What I mean is

it concerns tens of billions' worth of
business between the Lung's and the Ma's

and the future of The Masons too.

Doesn't this ring feel too heavy for you?

The Ma family has never given you anything.

Apart from feeding you well and
giving you education,

things that parents should do...

I can't even give you a family
that's complete.

Daddy, don't say that.

What I mean is,

you don't need to force yourself for
the sake of the family.

I have made up my mind.

I also know that Man-biu is serious with me.

What about you?

It's OK. Rather than looking for
someone I love

why not go for someone who truly loves me?

That should give me more happiness.

You didn't need to rush into a decision.

You could go out for him for a while.

I find this the best timing.

I've found someone who truly loves me

and what's most important,
who can help the family.

I am really happy.

You got me here to watch you drinking

and hear you talking about your Ex?

You do seem to care a lot about her.

What's the use? Now she only sees
Lung Man-biu.

Lung Man-biu is not bad.

You're not in their circle, how would you
know about their dirt?

Lung Man-biu is the same as Joe Ma before.

So you do know a lot.

It's Chelsea being too silly.

Taking Lung Man-biu as a good guy.

I'm telling you,

I know everything about Lung Man-biu's
dirty deeds.

This is the latest agreement
for our partnership.

The terms have been updated.

It's clearly written...

for our joint-venture on the lot by the
new railway terminus,

The Masons is supposed to inject
$14 billion for phase two...

Now Kam Lung has agreed to postpone
the due date by three months.

And it's stated that if The Masons fails
to inject the capital

Kam Lung is ready to pay for you first.

But The Masons will have to pay us
back with interest.

And the rights and interests for the
project will be reallocated.

Of course, this agreement is based
on a prerequisite...

that Mr Lung Man-biu and Miss Ma Chiu-chi
will be married.

I want to say something. Don't laugh at me.

To me, signing this agreement

is like signing on the marriage certificate.

You have a sense of humour, Mr Lung.

Chelsea...

Any comments on this revised agreement?

Do read carefully.

With legal matters, you're much better
than we are.

I have no comments on this document.

OK.

Thank you.

Happy collaboration!

Happy collaboration!

I hope you don't mind... the new terms
added were my daddy's idea.

He said in business, better be mean first.

Put everything clearly in writing.

That's right. We have to get things
clear in business.

That gives everyone confidence.

Good that you understand.

This is such a happy day.

Let's drink!

Cheers!

So kind of you, Master Lung.

That sounds distant.

Call me In-law!

Just the same. We'll have more
opportunities for that.

Master In-law, you've taught your son well.

We are so happy to have
Man-biu as son-in-law.

By the way, know if they've set the
date for their wedding party?

I am very open-minded.

Leave these things with the young.

That's right...

Daddy, Mommy.

Auntie Lung, Uncle Lung.

Daddy, you seem so happy chatting
with Uncle and Auntie.

I am badmouthing you in front of
the in-laws.

Sit down.

Sit down...

Thank you.

OK.

I'll say "hello" to the aunts and all.

You have a good chat.

Sure. Please.

Excuse us...

Have a good chat with your Uncle and Auntie.

My daddy loves kidding.

I hope you don't mind, Uncle, Auntie.

No...

Old Lung is funny. He says anything
he wants.

Chelsea said Auntie you're
seldom out socialising.

Would it be too tiring for you today?

No. Master is with me. I'm fine.

Come on, cheers!

Cheers!

Uncle...

The mom rising because of the daughter.

Mommy, why don't you join the crowd?

I got you something to eat.

Eat something.

I don't have the appetite.

You're not feeling well?

In the heart.

Chiu-dai, let's take pictures of Grandpa
Granny and the newlyweds.

What "newlyweds"?

Soon you'll be. Just move over.

Come on.

Thank you.

Stand closer.

OK.

Father, get closer.

OK.

1, 2, 3...

1, 2, 3...

We can take a few more for the
official website.

Auntie Chelsea is so pretty.

All these people around...

guess which of them are truly happy
for Chelsea?

Certainly not you and me.

Who is happiest... you can easily tell.

The new railway terminus project
was finally salvaged.

It's a happy thing naturally.

Closer.

Hold her...

Closer... Hold her.

What kiss on the face? Come on...

OK. A kiss on the face...

1, 2, 3...

1...

What a pair made in heaven...

What a deal made in heaven... by Sum...

You don't want happiness for Chelsea?

You don't want the Ma's to overcome
the crisis?

Now it's the best of both worlds.

Don't be a spoilsport.

It's too early to say if Chelsea
can have happiness.

Can't you be more positive?

The family could get over the crisis

it's good for Thomas too.

We're all winners.

I think the biggest winner in the
end will still be you.

It's such a happy day.
Not about that.

One on a kiss...

1, 2, 3..

Hurry now...

(Kam Lung Group... The Masons Group
New Railway Terminus... Agreement)

Well done.

You've concluded a fantastic deal for
the company.

This agreement covers all the possibilities

If The Masons can inject the funding
as scheduled

the project can go ahead.

In case The Masons can't pay on time

and we pay for them

Kam Lung will own the biggest share.

We can lead the whole project.

Together with the original terms for
compensation for breach of contract

that means no matter how things end up,
we will be the winner.

I was just acting according to
your wishes, Daddy.

You have no personal interests in this?

As I see it, you are the biggest winner
this time.