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I'm not asking you to join the School.

I just want to give you a few pointers

so you can build your strength in the shortest time possible.

Why won't you learn Baji? You obviously know it.

I'll learn Baji from Siu-chi!

Like this... try it!

Are you alright?

If you want the fruit,

don't use Leaning Mount, just shake it.

Understand? Yes!

Give me back my fruit!

Run! Hey, come back!

Run for it!

You're home! Yes!

How did it go with Chor Au-kuen?

Not bad.

What are you doing?

I'm working on the duty roster.

I'm trying to set aside more time to practise with you.

No need. Boxer is a quick learner.

We have enough time to practise.

Why are you so dirty?

We were practising Leaning Mount.

For how long?

Around... 15 hours.

The two of you together didn't go out for 8 hours.

How could you have practised for 15?

Did you sneak out to play?

We did. I'm sorry.

We practised for maybe 15 minutes.

Chiu Yeung, you took a break long enough.

It's time to practise.

Give me more time.

15 years is long enough.

Father created a mess with Baji fist.

As his son, you should use it to pick up the pieces.

I've put it aside for so long, I don't remember.

You made yourself forget.

I can help you remember.

You'll soon realise every move is still inside your head.

Leaning Mount...

Big Hammer...

Pressing Palm, Piercing Hammer,

Elbow Strike, Tiger's Pounce,

Scaling Tiger...

Father, why did you kill Master Duen?

You took me to school when I was a child.

I'm a grown up now, you don't need to drop me off.

It's your first day at work.

I won't miss it for the world.

Fu, where did you book the table for tonight?

Oi Lin Lau in Sheung Wan.

The chauffeur will pick you up after work.

I've invited all the uncles to help you celebrate.

You must be kidding.

My daughter is teaching in an elite school.

Your students are likely to become the future pillars of society.

I can't possibly keep a low profile.

Daddy, I'm just a teacher.

If you want to show off by picking me up and dropping me off,

my colleagues would think I'm bragging.

It will also affect the students' value system.

No one would appreciate my effort in education.

That's true.

See!

Please keep a low profile, OK?

Very well.

I have to go, bye!

I'll walk you.

No, Daddy! I don't want my students to see their teacher being dropped off.

Alright...

He's not leaving. What can I do?

Hello, you missed a button right here!

Thank you, Miss!

Hello, Good Morning!

Good Morning, Miss!

She's quite popular!

Good Morning!

She gets along with the students and their parents.

You can't do that.

Tuck in your shirt, understand?

Why doesn't she go in?

She keeps looking back, she obviously doesn't want me to go.

Good morning!

Only tough love from a father can make a child independent. Drive!

Good morning!

Delicious...

Kids, we're filling in for Sister Maria.

Get back to your seats.

What are you doing?

Delicious...

Stop eating, class must begin.

This is very good. You should try.

What is it? It's very good.

Sister says it's rich in protein.

What is it?

Deep fried silkworm chrysalis.

Silkworm chrysalis?!

Yeah...

Let's learn a few harder English words.

A is not just for Apple, but also Airplane.

B is not just Boy, but also Bread.

C is not only Cat, but Clock.

You're very smart. It's a clock.

Repeat after me, C for Clock.

10... 9... 8... 7...

You want to learn how to count?

Let's try...

6...

5...

4...

3...

2...

1...

Don't be afraid!

Put this on your head.

What is it?

Piss?

There's no car to pick me up!

Don't move!

Don't step on it!

Siu-sun... what are you doing? You're a pervert!

Don't step on it!

Step on what?

Miss All-shhy, you scared off my pet.

Siu-sun, I'm Miss Audrey, not Miss All-shhy.

That was an insect, not a pet.

Whatever! I'll have to catch another one.

Why are you playing on the street?

Your mother didn't pick you up?

All the kids know their way to and from school.

Thank you, Miss All-shhy.

You're pretty, capable and generous.

And you have a sweet tongue.

I didn't brush my teeth today.

My tongue won't be sweet, smell it!

Don't take the side alley.

I ran into a kidnapper before.

Luckily a hero came to my rescue.

Someone saved you? Is he from the City?

I know all the heroes of the City.

What is Siu-sun doing with Or Man-cheung's daughter?

Do you know a man who is tall, dark,

has a long nose and rather good looking?

Boxer?

You know him?

Of course! Are you in love with him?

I'm not telling you.

Please tell me.

I'm dead if she's in love with me!

No, drink your soda.

Thank goodness she didn't see me.

Siu-sun, are you sure there's someone home to watch you?

That brat brought her home!

Where were you, son? I missed you.

Play along and I'll buy you a popsicle.

Put me down, Dad!

Boxer, you're Siu-sun's father?

Yes, I have a son. That's why...

What's the racket? Who's this?

Honey, Siu-sun brought home a friend.

That's Or Man Cheung's daughter.

The safety of the City is at stake.

You're his wife?

You're Siu-sun's friend?

Is she looking for you?

You didn't pay the hooker again?

You're still recuperating from last time.

Good thing we sleep in separate beds,

or I'll catch whatever disease you have.

Honey, not in front of the kid.

Dad, why didn't you bring me with you?

Brat!

I don't need a husband like that.

You can have him if you want.

I think your wife got the wrong idea.

Since you've saved my life before, let me save yours now.

I know western witchcraft that can cure venereal diseases.

You can't be serious!

The prescription is simple,

100 ants, 10 cockroach legs and one lizard's tail.

That's brilliant! You're not laughing when you tell a joke.

Where would I find the ingredients?

Siu-sun, didn't you say you have a collection of insects?

Yes, I have them all.

Traitor!

Honey! What?

It's not worth getting killed.

No, to ensure there's harmony,

we should give it a try.

Tell me how to make it.

Here!

What's that floating in the bowl?

It's best that you don't find out.

Honey, no...

Come on, Honey!

No...

For the sake of our family.

Bottoms up!

Drink it while it's hot!

Hurry up!

Finish it!

A man should be flexible.

Bacteria can be harmless... even useful.

No more games. I don't have any diseases.

I can't believe you fell for it!

How stupid!

Before we came upstairs, Siu-sun told me

you're his father's friend and you're single.

A waste of my acting and I let you take liberties with me.

You should talk! You're trying to murder your husband.

Bite your tongue! You'll never marry a pretty girl like me.

Bite yours and have it all for yourself!

You guys are hilarious!

You should talk!

As a girl, it's beneath you to show up at a guy's front door uninvited.

I put on such an act to let you down easy.

You still don't get it?

What? Did I say something wrong?

I don't have time for games with a rich girl.

Miss All-shhy was nice enough to bring me home.

Are you sure?

I only want to know how this is related to the safety of the City.

Of course it is.

She's Or Man-cheung's daughter,

if she only has eyes for me like Fung Ha-moon did with Yam-yam,

we'll get into another mess.

That's crazy! We don't even know if she has fallen for you.

Even if she has, she's a different person from her father.

But you just broke a young girl's heart.

It'll be dark soon,

will Miss All-shhy get kidnapped?

Wait up, Miss All-shhy. Let me explain.

I know I was a bit harsh just now,

but I didn't really mean it.

Are you crying?

I hate to see a girl cry.

I don't know how to talk to a girl.

How about I slap myself?

I said the wrong thing.

Please don't be angry with me, OK?

A puppy would know how to cheer me up.

Puppy? Don't be upset.

You tricked me again.

I was teary-eyed just now because of you.

But I'm glad you're willing to coax me.

Will you make up your mind?

I can't tell when you're lying and when you're not.

Tell me... are you really a teacher at Siu-sun's school?

Yes, but not anymore. It's too much work.

Good! I told you the City is not right for you.

You should leave.

But I just changed my mind.

Your response is a lot of fun,

I can't stand to leave the City.

You lied to me again!

I'll never believe you again.

Don't worry! I'll continue to teach,

I'll be coming to the City every day to play with you.

Tooth Man! Hello, Tiu Lan!

I've made extra sweet soup.

I've brought you some.

Thank you. I'll put it over here.

Didn't you say you wanted me to show you how to save money?

There's a big sale at the department store.

I'll show you how to get a good bargain.

I've put off many clients because I had to guard the standpipe.

My Uncle is not here and I'm swamped.

I'll go with you next time.

Are you working or did you come to see the dentist?

Hello, open wide and let me see.

Mind if I touch... Relax!

You have a cavity. I can fix it. It won't hurt.

Those lines sound familiar.

It's my first time. Please be gentle.

Move your hands, you little tramp.

Don't contaminate my Tooth Man.

Tooth Man, let me help you.

You'll catch a cold wearing that low cut top.

Thanks, Auntie. But it's too small for me.

Tiu Lan, I need to get some porcelain filling.

Give her some water to rinse her mouth.

Sure! I'm more than willing to help.

This is for calling me Auntie! Hey, Auntie!

I'm sorry I got you wet.

Look what you have done!

Now I have to go home and change.

Yes, good idea! Go ahead.

Don't wear sexy dresses like that anymore.

You don't need customers like that.

We can go to the sale now that you don't have any customers.

That's a good idea.

Great! Let's go.

You go by yourself.

I have to stay and mop the floor and clean up.

I knew something's wrong.

I know everyone in the building.

Who would order water on the roof? How stupid of me!

Siu-chi, guard the door.

Don't let him get away.

Right!

What do you want?

You're not going down unless you practise hard.

Whether or not I practise is none of your business.

Of course it is. I live in the City.

I worry about its safety.

You're supposed to guard the standpipe and the City.

You may not protect me,

but what about the elderly and the young?

Why is a bloodsucker like you so keen?

That's because you're cold blooded.

Lives are at stake, why won't you practise?

Don't you feel guilty and ashamed?

If I practise, I won't have time to deliver water.

Then I won't have money

to pay you any rent.

If I don't pay you, you're likely to kill me.

Step aside...

Siu-chi...

You're not leaving! Come here...

What do you want?

I will kill you if you don't pay rent.

But if you don't practise, I'll double your rent.

Like this! Like this?

Left... Left...

Then right! Right! I'll raise your rent!

Again! Again!

Left fist! Left fist!

Straighten up or I'll raise your rent.

Then turn around...

Do I have to?

Turn around!

Don't hit me!

Stand properly!

Look at him, don't look at me!

I did!

When? When did you look?

I did!

No...

Stop... I will hit you!

Not so hard! It hurts!

Sorry, Boxer! You had your behind whipped.

It's nothing.

But it irks me Tiu Lan is bossing me around.

I didn't expect she'd be so aggressive.

Exactly! Something doesn't add up.

How did you get her involved?

I went looking for you at the perm shop.

She ignored me at first.

Then I said anything goes if you beat Ying-fung.

Then she got very excited.

Very excited?

She wants me to win,

because she wants Tooth Man to do something for her?

She asked me if "anything goes" include shopping, movies and dinner.

Shopping, movies and dinner?

No wonder she wouldn't let me see Yam-yam,

she wants to be alone with the Tooth Man!

I get it, she has the hots for the Tooth Man!

Boxer, I'd better go.

Drink this, it's good for your muscles and bones.

Why should I?

I dare you to say you won't!

Ouch... let go!

Tooth Man won't like a shrew like you.

Let go!

What will it take for him to fall for me?

You admit it? Ha!

I have the hots for him, so what?

What's wrong with that?

You pay peanuts for your room and board.

Can't you help me out?

Of course I can.

What do you want from the Tooth Man?

Marry you?

Or you only want him to date you?

But you really shouldn't do this to him.

I won't go that far.

Get him to go out with me.

Give us a chance to get to know each other.

Maybe we'll fall in love.

Is that it?

If I help you with this,

when you get what you want, you'll cast me aside.

That's crazy!

Have you considered... you have something I want?

What? No! Hey...

What do you want?

What do you think?

That's crazy! No!

I will practise hard,

but you must promise me something.

What?

Yeah...

You're not allowed to sing my song.

A bed like this is so comfortable.

See? I can stretch my arms and won't touch anything.

I'll get a good night's sleep for sure.

You have the bed now.

Don't forget what you promised me.

Don't worry! A man must keep his word.

You've already pitched in the bed.

You should be able to get married.

I'll get a good night's sleep

and get up early tomorrow to practise.

Move!

Stop standing there! Get out!

Look at all the food!

Help yourselves. Don't be shy!

Great!

Where's the soup?

Tiu Lan, get the soup!

You're too slow!

Hey, serve the soup!

Don't tell me she cooked this.

Not only that. It's her treat.

Your treat?

What's wrong?

Did you lace it with poison?

We'll pay for it eventually.

I'm not eating.

Me neither.

Go get the red chopsticks.

I think she has been possessed!

The truth is Tiu Lan wanted to thank you

for the hard work in guarding the standpipe.

She genuinely wants to give you a treat. Dig in.

Here's the rice!

Here it comes.

We're all here. Dig in!

Stop!

We have sausages?

Yes, I steamed them on top of the rice.

I mean where did you get them?

From your drawer.

It took me a year to pay for the sausage membership to get those.

Good! You paid for it, so you should eat it.

Dig in! We will!

40 cents... 50 cents... $1...

Boxer, it'd be perfect if we have wine to go with all the food.

Just eat your dinner.

Here... help yourselves!

Hey, this bottle of brandy is part of my dowry.

Don't drink it, it's mine!

Wine is meant to be consumed.

Give me a big glass!

Give it back!

More... don't be shy!

Pay up...

My hand is already crippled.

I only have one hand left.

You shouldn't gamble if you can't afford to lose.

You want money? You won't get it by killing me.

I beg you to give me 3 days.

I'll have the money then.

Fine! If you don't pay us in 3 days,

tell your daughter to prepare your funeral.

Sensible... senses... sensual...

Hello, Father.

Dinner is ready.

Why didn't you start without me?

A family should always eat together.

I steamed a preserved egg.

Why aren't you eating?

What is it? You sprained your hand?

It's sore from stacking newspapers.

Change of weather triggered my arthritis.

Here's $5. Go see a doctor.

No, keep it. I'm used to this.

Save it for yourself.

I make money so that I can look after you.

Mind your health! Here, take it.

Right... I don't want you to worry about me.

Let's eat.

Your feet really stink. Did you step on dung?

No, just a rat as big as a cat!

I think you're toying with me.

It's your good fortune you can wash my feet.

I might have stepped on a rat,

but I need my feet to practice Baji.

You've been toying with me for 2 days,

but I haven't seen you practise.

What game are you playing?

I don't practise in front of you.

If you're so suspicious, I can show you a move or two. Don't blink.

Looks impressive!

Hey! What's wrong with you!

Did I scare you?

That's all?

A true expert must hide his strength.

If you want to see the rest,

just watch me beat Tooth Man.

You'd better mean it or you're dead.

Hurry up and finish this.

Give me a massage too.

Why does a man need to buy so many things?

You should talk!

You're an irresponsible landlady.

What day is today?

The first, why?

Hey, no peeking unless you pay for it.

Boxer will pay.

Why me?

Yam-yam worked on this newspaper.

Thanks, Thai Hag!

Let me see...

Get lost!

I paid for it.

But I'm not finished.

What do you mean?

Hey, come on over...

What is it?

What's there to see?

Yam-yam's debut.

10 cents each and it's going fast.

Give me one...

I want a copy.

Me too.

Don't grab! Here...

Let me see... did she thank me?

What about me?

Finished!

Where's Yam-yam's name?

I don't see it.

The word "Yam" should be easy to spot.

I couldn't have missed it.

I didn't say they put her name down.

She's just doing the typesetting.

You should have told me!

Every word is hard work.

It's Yam-yam's labour of love.

Tiu Lan is right, one step at a time.

Yam-yam's name should be in print soon.

If she knew you're looking for her name,

I'm sure she'll be thrilled.

That's right! Yes!

We don't know when she'll be famous,

but she'll soon get paid.

She promised to take you out to dinner.

Bravo...

3...

We used to watch pretty girls strip for free

Now we can only watch men lose their shirts.

All because Brother Ha-moon is dead, On Lok House is burnt down,

and Brother Chun-mei has disappeared.

We're lucky to land a job in the fruit market.

But Fruit Market Mong treats us like rats.

We stand around all day for nothing.

6 games of "3" in a roll, I'm rich!

Gambler Fat!

Because he and his daughter got Brother Ha-moon killed,

or we wouldn't have ended up like this.

Don't tap me on the shoulder while I'm gambling.

Gambler Fat!

Hi!

You should at least thank me for giving you a chance.

But you made me carry everything like a coolie.

Boxer, you're falling behind.

Is that too heavy? Let me help you.

It's not heavy. But Tiu Lan wouldn't let me keep up with you.

I did?

Why?

Why? Because she...

She doesn't like the smell of durian.

Yes, the smell is rather strong.

It's very generous of Thai Hag to give Yam-yam 4 durians.

Exactly!

Of course you'd agree with him.

How sad...

Gambling will only bring disasters.

Fruit Market Mong and his thugs are monsters.

For that girl to be taken away like that,

I'm afraid everything points to disaster.

That girl is so well behaved.

How sad for her to have a gambler as a father.

Are you talking about Yam-yam?

Brother Mong, I did not cheat.

My men saw you trying to pull a fast one.

Chop off his hand.

Yes...

No... Brother Mong, please!

This is the only good hand I have.

Please let me keep it.

I'll make it up to you. Please wait.

Your men are bringing her.

Move it!

What is it? No...

Brother Mong, here's a treat for you.

Are you alright, Father?

You must save me, Yam-yam!

Let me see... not bad!

She looks nothing like you.

She may look young,

but she's well developed and still a virgin.

If you don't break my hand,

I'll let her sleep with you.

What are you saying, Father?

Fung Ha-moon of the Walled City died before he could deflower her.

It's such a shame if you give her up.

That's true!

I'm your daughter. How can you do this?

One night? Maybe 2... or 3?

As many nights as you like.

Father!

Forgive me. I can have another daughter,

but this is the only hand I have left.

Very well. You can keep your hand.

Great! Thank you...

Break his legs. Let him crawl!

Yes, Brother Mong!

No... Brother Mong!

Tough luck having a father like that.

What do you want? No...

Who are you?

Hand over Yam-yam!

Fix them!

Yam-yam... wake up! Don't fall asleep!

Boss!

Come... I'll get you out.

Sorry, Boss! I can't write anything for you to read.

Yes you can. I'll take you home. Yam-yam...

Yam-yam...

Tiu Lan, no!

Tiu Lan! No!

Tiu Lan, listen to me, let go!

Put the knife down!

Put it down, Tiu Lan.

Can you hear us? Tiu Lan!

Put down the knife. Tiu Lan!

Put it down! Tiu Lan!

Yam-yam is dead!

Tiu Lan! Yam-yam...

Is she alright?

What it is?

Tiu Lan... Tiu Lan!

What happened?

She has no heartbeat.

She's dead?

Tiu Lan, wake up...

Here goes nothing! Wake up, Tiu Lan!

Tiu Lan, wake up! You have to get married.

Well? How is she, Tooth Man?

Wake up, Tiu Lan!

Why did you stop? Why?

Tiu Lan...

Where are the others?

Not back yet. I didn't notify them.

What about Yam-yam?

I asked my cousin to take care of it.

But I have not located Uncle Fat.

How is Tiu Lan?

She's sleeping.

The doctor said her heartbeat and breathing are normal.

But he didn't know why her heart stopped.

Did you tell anyone what happened at the fruit market?

I couldn't even believe what happened.

I wouldn't either if I didn't see it with my own eyes.

Do you recognise Tiu Lan's kung fu?

Never seen it before.

It's awesome and very frightening.

Every move was a move to kill.

Even Lung Shing-fu's Muay Thai is not as vicious.

Where did she learn that?

She's been hiding it all along.

Everyone has a past they'd rather forget.

You're right.

Tiu Lan! Tiu Lan!

You're awake.

They took Yam-yam. Did you save her?

What are you talking about?

I said did you save Yam-yam.

She's gone. You were there.

Gone? What do you mean gone?

We knew she was kidnapped.

We went to save her.

What are you doing here?

Go save her! Go!

Tiu Lan, calm down!

Yam-yam will die!

Calm down...

You expect me to calm down?

Calm down!

Tiu Lan, listen to me. Yam-yam is dead.

You're out of your mind!

Don't say that to me.

She's alive and well, doing typesetting.

Her article will soon be published.

How did she die?

How did she die?

Tiu Lan!

Who killed her?

You're the heroes of the City.

Yam-yam couldn't have died with you around.

Tell me...

You don't remember anything?

Yam-yam died in your arms.

She did?

I don't remember that at all.

Pick up and...

Cut!

Grab the knife... swing over like this...

Siu-dee...

Siu-chi.

Look at him, don't look at me.

I did!

Who?