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Look, this was a vacant lot back then.

Now? Five-star hotels, large shopping malls.

It's 20 years or so only.

Macao has developed so well like in car racing.

The whole world can be completely

different in one second.

Brother In...

(It's better to be feared than loved. Machiavelli.)

This task force is commissioned by the Hong Kong government.

I'm the chairperson.

Other members comprise non-government experts.

This special hearing is set up to find out

if SLF Group was involved in improper procedures

in obtaining a parcel of land numbered GL346-20.

Good evening, everyone.

Today is the 10th wedding anniversary for

my younger sister Celia and my brother-in-law Felix.

What a perfect pair they are.

But you could never imagine my sister

almost married an old man 10 years ago.

SLF's representative, please state your

full name and position in the Group.

Kun Hao In, Co-CEO of Macao SLF Group.

On April 7 last year,

SLF Group successfully obtained a

parcel of land numbered GL346-20

for developing a commercial complex.

It's approved in a report prepared

by the Land Policy Committee.

At last SLF Group defeated 5 other applicants

and successfully obtained the land.

Do you agree?

I do.

10 years ago, SLF wanted to develop our overseas business.

A local man told me that

if I wanted to do business there,

my younger sister must marry him.

He will then help me as we're family.

Subsequently, Venice Group which had submitted a tender

filed a complaint with this task force.

It said SLF Group had ganged up with the other four applicants

to rig the bid and control the result.

We paid a high price for the land.

Just say if you agree or disagree.

I disagree.

Then I said you got the power. We the Kuns got backbone.

Celia isn't a chip for exchange.

We stress integrity in doing business and principles in life.

Mr. Kun, do you know

committee member Ho Kin Choi of the Land Policy Committee?

Chairperson, what's your implication?

Do you have Ho's number in your phone?

Is that how you found out the contents

of Venice Group's application?

Before I answer this question, I'd

like to read aloud a statement.

Answer my question first.

My lawyer told me

I can read aloud this statement before I answer your question.

10 years later, our SLF Group has built

a very solid business network in

the Greater Bay Area and overseas.

We're known as one of the most

influential conglomerates in Asia.

That businessman back then is now long gone.

[laughter]

As a management staff of SLF,

I know very well that being fair and just isn't a principle only

but also the cornerstone for the development of a system.

But there are always bad people

who violate principles and disrupt

social order for their selfish desires.

This person is right in the task force.

You can log in "truthwillcome.com".

There's a clip in it. Check it out.

Venice asked how you would deal

with the Kuns during the hearing.

There's a member in the Land Policy Committee.

He's in charge of granting the land to SLF.

I will accuse them of collusion in the hearing.

What evidence do you have?

Evidence? Is it necessary?

Stigmatizing, smearing, libelling,

defamation and slandering.

They are useful tools, not evidence.

The task force is adjourned.

Sister Kate...

Isaac? Enjoy.

Thank you.

Kate.

Mrs. Tseung...Sam is really a lady-killer.

Kate, I'm so grateful.

You introduced Sam to my husband's mistress.

She then broke up with him immediately.

Who can resist such a honeytrap?

You need to keep a close eye on your husband.

If this happens again, Sam may not

agree to do me such a big favor.

Got it. Anyway, thank you. Feel free

to tell me if you need anything.

Don't worry. You will pay me back in due course.

Honey, come take a photo.

OK.

Congrats.

[camera clicking]

Thank you.

There's free Botox for everyone by a cosmetic surgeon.

To return your favor, we'll sponsor

a child in Africa for each of you.

Good.

Follow us.

Thank you...

[elegant music playing]

Ouch...Sorry, Mr. Kun.

Or...Shall I call you Master Kuan?

As you like.

My name is Summer.

Hello.

I host a travel show on TV. Do you watch it?

I travel for business only.

My itinerary is all taken care of.

I don't need to watch travel shows.

Master Kuan, you're funny.

Summer, do you mind telling me the kind of men you like?

Tall and handsome, funny and humorous, and...

And rich, right?

Come here.

That guy in white. Director Chan.

He's in technology and logistics business.

Listed in the USA. The market value exceeds 100 million US.

Hey, the guys next to him is Cheung.

He's low-profile.

He got the diamond watch he's wearing

in an auction. Over 10 million dollars.

The one next to him owns several horses.

They've won many international races.

But all are married.

If you really want a sponsor, we can introduce them to you.

Let me introduce. My wife Kate.

Excuse me.

I'm not interested in this type of girl.

Your older brother has survived

the special hearing in Hong Kong.

Your pursuit for the post of chairman is precarious.

SLF's AGM will be held next week.

When the meeting is over,

the shareholders will vote on the new chairman.

Most of the directors want to know your suggestion.

They need a consensus to ensure a smooth handover.

You're the Vice-Chairman.

Between Hao In and Hao Kuan, who

do you think can better lead SLF?

Their styles are very different.

Both are capable enough.

No one knows your sons better than yourself.

We all follow your decision.

I don't have all the say in the board. I have one vote only.

If you really ask me,

I think the new chairman shouldn't focus on SLF only.

He should look at the entire LKS Group.

You want the new chairman to join the parent company's board?

You're ambitious.

SLF makes so much money for the parent company every year.

But it doesn't have any say at all.

I believe you find it so unfair too, Dr. Kun.

Even so, power comes with the

situation. It doesn't come at will.

Anyway, we'll help whoever wins the

post of chairman to join LKS's board.

Congratulations, Hao In...

Thank you...

Brother In, I was told that your hearing went very well.

I look forward to watching your performance next time.

Sure, next time then... if the hearing can still carry on.

Sometimes you don't need to go to the extreme.

They will fight back when driven into a corner.

You kill a snake in one go. Otherwise it will bite you dead.

Cheers.

[urgent music playing]

I got wind that the hearing will very

likely be suspended. Hao In, well done.

Thank you, dad.

I've called Attorney Tang in Hong Kong.

We will take issue against Venice and

that chairperson of the task force.

We mustn't let it slide.

We must do that.

But right now we should allow the

incident to brew for a bit longer.

Don't blur the focus of the public opinion.

Right, don't make any move at this moment.

Let's see the way public opinion

goes in the coming couple of days.

OK.

Just now Lisa talked to me about the election of chairman.

She said the directors wanted to know my inclination.

I have already made up my mind. But I didn't tell her.

I want to talk to you two first.

Never mind who acts as the chairman.

We're family.

What's the difference whether

Brother In or I become the chairman?

I agree. It's the most important that the post goes to the Kuns.

I think so too. So the new chairman...

Kuan, it's you.

When the hearing is over, we need

to make new plans for the land.

Hau In, you need to take care of this

wholeheartedly. Don't get distracted.

OK.

Paying attention to detail is your forte.

I can't think of anyone else to replace you.

When the new hotel is completed,

you will be the next chairman then.

OK.

Oh, why don't you relieve Hao Kuan of all

the other duties in the company as well

so that he can focus on acting as the chairman, OK?

Just kidding. You must work hard.

The directors are troublesome.

Feel free to tell me if you need anything.

Don't worry. They all give face to pa.

It will be tough for you in the coming couple of years.

Let's stride forward together.

Yes.

[solemn music playing]

Pa noticed your hard work at last.

But from the way your older brother looked

when he left, he won't give up so easily.

Pa wanted to tell us that winning

or losing was all his decision.

I don't want to win this way.

You don't, but your brother does.

He will do everything possible to seize what belongs to you.

Sometimes you need to consider

what else apart from principles can

be used to protect the Kun family.

[sad music playing]

[sad music playing]

Hi, congratulations.

Now the hearing is over.

Your daddy will recommend you to the post of chairman for sure.

There's a problem with the election of chairman? Right?

He will recommend Kuan. I'll be next.

Why?

He wants me to follow a new project.

He insists that it must be done by me.

OK...

You're too competent...

If so, I wouldn't have worked so hard to help you in the hearing.

So you can become the chairman if you perform poorly enough.

I didn't know till just now that

becoming the chairman will mess up the work in the Group.

I'd like to ask pa

if he's been messing around being

the chairman for so many years.

It's his excuse only. What do you think is the real reason?

I've thought about it the whole night

but can't come up with a reason.

[depressing music playing]

There's still a week till the election. Can it be changed?

[depressing music playing]

Dr. Kun, a car has been following us for a long time.

[intense music playing]

[collision sound]

Brother Kuan, why did this happen? Right now daddy...

Calm down. Don't panic.

We've told all the servants to go

away. Only we know pa's kidnapped.

Chung, did the kidnappers say anything?

No, they pulled me off the car and took Dr. Kun.

Chung, you may leave.

Don't tell anyone about this.

OK.

Does Brother In know this? Let me call him...

No need to inform him.

You want to keep it from him?

Pa will be in greater danger if more people learn about it.

I hope he didn't order it.

We don't have evidence. Don't make wild guesses.

This is so serious. It isn't right not to tell Hao In.

Uncle On, it's the most imperative to save pa now.

Kuan's right. It's the most important to save pa.

[phone vibrating]

Hello.

Hao Kuan, I'm safe for now.

Don't call the police.

They want money only. They will set me free when paid.

How much are they asking?

100 million US in 48 hours.

So much? Can we raise that?

It isn't impossible.

We must ensure pa's safe return.

Later at 2:30,

you will hold a video conference with Social Media Marketing.

I've summarized the info and put it with

the relevant documents on your desk.

We'll cancel the Executive Meeting at 3:30 later.

Why the cancellation?

Master Kuan's secretary called and said Dr. Kun was occupied.

Your call cannot be connected at the moment.

Can't get even 100 million?

Mr. Kun, there's sufficient cashflow in the Group.

But the account must be operated by Dr. Kun in person.

As for your personal account, we may not be able to cash in

the properties and investments in such a short time.

I don't care.

Use all my investments and properties as collateral.

Lend me 100 million dollars US.

OK, I'll get it done.

Don't tell anyone about this, OK?

What's the matter?

Pa will come to this meeting even if

he's sick. This doesn't make sense.

Did Dr. Kun feel unwell this morning?

We ate breakfast together. He's fine.

[door opening]

He's Yiu Wah Bank's Manager Cheung.

What's the matter, Brother In?

Last time we went to Hong Kong for seafood.

What's the name of the restaurant?

Lam Chun Yuen.

Thank you.

Hey, why is today's meeting cancelled?

Pa went to Shanghai for a business meeting.

He didn't mention it this morning?

He isn't answering the phone.

You know pa. He flies without notice.

Perhaps he's still on the plane so

that he can't answer your calls.

You want to talk to him for something?

No, I'll talk to him later then.

Right, Brother In, pa must be exhausted flying here and there.

Talk to him when he's back.

The election will take place two days later. It can wait.

OK...Lam Chun Yuen, right?

Yeah.

Hao In, why did you ask to talk here? We can talk at home.

Talk at home...perhaps it's inconvenient.

Perhaps there's a different answer outside.

What's the answer you want?

Master Kuan said Dr. Kun went to Shanghai for a business meeting.

We've asked the hotels under our Group in Shanghai.

They didn't get instructions to receive him.

We've checked all the flights.

There isn't any record for Dr. Kun.

Where's pa?

Uncle On, where's pa?

I'm sorry, Hao In. I've promised not to talk about it.

I understand that.

Someone must have asked you not to tell me.

I don't get it. I'm a member of the Kun family too.

Why do you guys isolate me this way?

Because I'm the son of the second wife?

So I don't have the right to know pa's situation?

Uncle On, you watched me grow up.

I've always respected you as a senior.

It seems that I'm the only person in the

family who doesn't know anything at all.

Do you think it's fair?

Cousin Sam has been kidnapped.

What's the kidnappers' demand?

Raise US$100 million in 48 hours.

There's only 44 hours left.

Kate and Kuan are working on it. Don't get involved.

If you need help, feel free to tell me.

Pa's safety is paramount.

There are altogether 18 directors in SLF's board.

Two are always absent. Usually only 16 people will vote.

Dr. Kun is the most influential. All the others follow his lead.

I've talked to the friendly directors.

Pa didn't tell them whom he supports.

In other words, no one knows for now

he wants Hao Kuan to be the chairman.

The kidnappers demanded payment of the ransom in 48 hours.

There are about 40 hours left. It's

close to the time of the election.

If the hostage gets released once the ransom is paid,

pa's appearance will affect the voting preference for sure.

That's why Master Kuan wants so much to save Dr. Kun.

Don't ever think he's a good son. He's

doing this for the post of chairman.

What should we do now?

We must get enough votes in 40 hours

and pray that pa can't come back.

What's the big case?

Don't know.

[banging]

I want the dirty materials of all the people on the board.

Did they commit crimes, use drugs,

patronize prostitutes, knock someone up,

keep a mistress...

Lisa Yiu, Yiu King Hung,

Vice-Chairman of SLF Group's board of directors.

Apart from her own vote,

she could also influence the votes of three other people.

On the night of Felix and Celia's party,

I saw her talk to pa for a long time.

Don't know what they talked about.

Anyway, she's way too clean. It's hard to break her.

These four votes will go to Master Kuan.

I don't care how you do it.

Betray your relatives, friends, and even yourselves.

Don't go home in the coming couple

of days. Just work on this case.

Copy that, Sister Annie.

If Dr. Kun really manages to come back and

learns that you've become the chairman,

won't you worried about...

Let's worry about it when we've won.

Figure out a solution later.

You won't play in the tournament next month?

Are you chicken?

I won't be in Macao. What will I be afraid of?

Hello Philip, Quentin and Uncle Shing.

I'm Mr. Kun Hao In's secretary Florence.

Can we talk?

What does Hao In want from us?

SLF will elect a new chairman soon.

Mr. Kun hopes you guys will vote for him.

Hao In is so serious. He's sent someone to canvass for votes.

Of course I'm for Hao In. But he knows the board needs consensus.

We the veterans are used to taking

Dr. Kun's stance into consideration.

Dr. Kun wants fair competition for

the brothers. You won't get his order.

Let's see then.

Right, let's see then...

How about this?

Philip, look at the photos.

Your son is a secondary school teacher in England.

But he goes out with his student.

If this is made known, his prospect

will be seriously jeopardized.

Don't do anything reckless.

Mr. Kun takes you for a friend.

Of course he doesn't want to see the young man's future ruined.

Just don't know if you take Mr. Kun for a friend too.

Of course I do. I already decided to give him my vote.

Go tell him that I will vote for him

no matter how much Dr. Kun will support Master Kuan, OK?

I'll thank you on his behalf.

Quentin, this is yours.

Your hotel was attacked by hackers last year.

Plenty of the guest information was leaked.

You've spent much effort to cover it up for so long.

I think you know how serious the consequences will be

if this is made known.

OK...If I vote for him, this will be...

The media found out what happened.

Of course Mr. Kun is capable of keeping their mouths shut.

Hao In has always been a good friend.

Of course I will vote for him.

Thank you.

Uncle Shing.

Leave me out. Go tell him not to play so many tricks.

I listen to his father only.

Uncle Shing.

Hau In.

Shall we talk?

Hau In, this isn't right. What can't be discussed peacefully?

Why use the dirty materials for the post of chairman?

You're right.

But I've wondered for a long time if this is a good method.

It shouldn't be the best.

But it's the fastest and the most effective.

Why don't you reconsider it...or else...

[slamming on table sound]

What? Are you trying to intimidate me?

Listen carefully, Kun Hao In.

I've been doing business for

decades. Will I be afraid of you?

I admire people like you... who insist on their stances.

You turn from being fearless into

being fearful. It's so interesting.

Brother Kuan, Sister Kate, good morning.

Morning.

Morning.

Where's Brother In?

He didn't come home the whole night last night.

He's never been absent from the breakfast meeting.

He's got work to do.

Right, do you guys know

he met Uncle Shing, Brother Kwan,

and Master Pang in private yesterday?

Why did he go see them?

To canvass for votes.

What votes?

Do you know why he wants to

canvass for votes at this moment?

At first there's no need to do so.

It's because pa had decided everything.

He's playing such tricks at this juncture.

Obviously he knows pa's being

kidnapped. He's sure pa can't come back.

How did he find out that daddy's being kidnapped?

Only we know pa's being kidnapped.

I've been so nice to you guys. I take you for my own people.

But you set fire at my back door

while I'm trying to put out the fire.

Brother Kuan, never mind Brother In has knowledge of this.

It's the most important to rescue daddy.

Brother In's tricks wouldn't work.

How's the arrangements with the bank?

It should be done in 48 hours.

Keep a close eye on the bank. I want

to get the money soonest possible.

No problem.

But touch wood, what if pa really can't come back?

Uncle Shing, the board will elect a

new chairman soon. Where are you going?

My daughter will start school next week.

I've promised to take her to Disneyland in Hong Kong.

My vote is immaterial.

Master Kuan wants to talk to you.

Hello, Master Kuan.

Uncle Shing, I got wind that you

had a fight with my older brother.

Why don't you finish voting first?

Your brother has dirty materials against me.

I need to hole up for some time.

You know you have my support.

I really need your vote.

Master Kuan, I don't want to offend

your older brother, nor you and Dr. Kun.

But...I can tip you off.

I'm all ears.

Hao In has survived the hearing in Hong Kong.

Actually I saw him meeting with the

Land Policy Committee member Ho Kin Choi

in a restaurant under your Group.

That's the person mentioned in the hearing.

The restaurant belongs to the Kuns.

It shouldn't be hard for you to get hold of the evidence.

Got it.

Uncle Shing, come vote in time after

your vacation with your family.

OK.

Enjoy yourself.

Done talking? What did Uncle Shing say?

So Brother In had met with Ho Kin-choi in private.

If we can prove their collusion, we'll be

in possession of incriminating evidence.

We must get the evidence then.

Your older brother's good at playing tricks.

If pa really can't come back, he will defeat us for sure.

If we resort to such means, how are

we different from Brother In then?

I've been stressing fair competition all along.

How's that the same?

He's using such means to satisfy his aggression.

You're doing this to protect the Kun family.

Must I do what you say and use

unruly means against unruly people?

Now Master Kuan can't see

the CCTV footage of the restaurant in his own club?

Do you know who pays your salary as a security manager?

Master Kuan, I really don't have the authority.

Why don't you follow the normal procedure

and get my boss's signature for seeing the CCTV footage?

You mean I'm overstepping my

authority by giving you instructions?

Has it ever crossed you mind that

you must still show it to me when I

become the chairman two days later?

[hardware connection sound]

I'm sorry, sir. I'm in a hurry. Can you move your car?

I'll pay you compensation later, OK?

[phone connected]

Hey, I'm sorry. There's a car accident. I can't show up.

Sir...

OK...

Sir, I'm really in a hurry.

Hey, you bumped into my car. You want to leave?

Fine. Call the police then. We'll wait for the cops.

What's the matter?

If your car got bumped when you're

going to deliver the ransom,

would you pay compensation or call the police?

Delivering the ransom is urgent. Of course I'd pay compensation.

But he didn't do so.

That means he's not the one delivering the ransom.

Go to the end of the road.

You will see a scrapyard on the right.

Put the money in the car on the far right.

OK.

[solemn music playing]

It's you. You hit a kid and ran.

I remember your plate. Don't try to get away.

What? What are you talking about?

Someone said in the social platform

that you'd hit a kid and run...

They asked us to look for the car owner.

Guys, call the police. Don't let

her leave. Stop talking nonsense.

I didn't do it. Cut the nonsense.

(Yiu King Hung)

(Kun Hao Kuan) (Kun Chi Sam)

(Kun Hao In)

[solemn music playing]

Sorry for coming late.

Why are you so late?

I crashed my car.

Are you OK? I'm fine.

Good that you're fine.

It's almost time for the election.

Right, will Dr. Kun come in time?

I was told that he went to Shanghai.

Pa's in Shanghai. He can't make it.

We need to reschedule the election.

According to Clause 2A in chapter

4 of the company's Articles,

it only requires the presence of

two-thirds of the directors in

the election of the new chairman.

It doesn't require the presence of the incumbent.

As...all the directors who have the right to vote are here,

I don't think we need to postpone the election.

What do you think, Lisa?

[solemn music playing]

I agree.

I received Dr. Kun's message just now.

He said he couldn't come back in

time. He told us to go ahead as usual.

Don't wait for me. You can start voting.

This is impossible.

Why is it impossible? Can't he send a message from Shanghai?

Perhaps I'm overthinking it.

Everyone, the vote for the election

of chairman will officially begin.

If something bad happens to pa,

this clip will be our last resort.

Why don't you reconsider it? Otherwise...

Uncle Shing, show time.

[slamming on table sound]

What? Are you trying to intimidate me?

Enjoy yourself.

[phone connected]

Hello, Hao In. Don't worry.

Your younger brother didn't suspect it at all.

Thank you very much.

When I become the chairman, I will

count you in for all the projects.

Thank you.

You told me to send your brother to

the restaurant to get the CCTV footage.

What are you going to do next?

The security team is my people.

Do you know what the world will become?

It's a world of AI.

It's so easy to make a fake video.

So long as Hao Kuan shows the footage in the USB,

someone will say it's fabricated.

He can never take part in any

election again, let alone this time.

[solemn music playing]

Just now I saw Uncle Shing give Brother In a nod.

They must have ganged up.

We are defeated...

11 votes against 4. Mr. Kun Hao In has won.

[clapping]

Congratulations, Brother In.

Thank you.

I object.

[imposing music playing]

I'm sorry for coming late.

Pa.

[imposing music playing]

I can't believe it. I've tried so hard to hurry back.

But you guys didn't wait for me. There's even a result.

Is my vote really so unimportant?

Clause 5A in Chapter 4 of the

company's Articles prescribes that

if the election encounters force majeure,

the chairman can move to overturn the election result.

I couldn't hurry to the venue in time today.

That's force majeure.

Now I move to overturn today's election.

It will take place again later.

Pa, the article refers to the current chairman.

Just now Lisa has already announced

the result. I'm the incumbent now.