Episode 17
You know how we couldn't understand
why the Godfather
chose Junior to be the new Chairman?
Yes?
I think I know why…
The Godfather wants to
deny someone else
from the Chairman position.
And this person…
is Han.
I found a little more about Han.
What is it?
He's not the same man
he used to be.
He's a religious man now.
Very religious man, indeed.
There's a good chance
he will be released earlier than expected.
We're all on the same boat.
Why the hell would I
guide us all to a disaster?
Sending me back to Taiwan?
Under the current circumstances,
Taiwan
would be the safest place for you.
Thank you.
That's good.
Sometimes things don't go according to plan.
Watch out, or you might be intercepted.
You're saying the British government
will intercept our case?
That's impossible.
What?
The supervisors have
given up on Junior's case?
Special Branch.
Officer Yeung.
I was expecting you to come by.
What happened?
Officer Leung kept it short?
Yes
Can't blame him.
He has his difficulties.
The British are cultured
to defend their face and dignity.
When they took over Hong Kong,
the public relations did a lot
to help create a positive, down to earth image for themselves.
In the year 1899,
when the British first took control of New Territories,
there was a huge battle between them
and the locals.
For six long days they fought each other,
many locals didn't survive.
I never knew about this.
I'm not surprized.
This part of history
has been deleted from
most educational reading material.
The families of the deceased
made sure their children and grandchildren
knows about this, so they passed on their stories.
Eventually, the British
needed to share benefits with them
in order to make a deal
and keep their mouths shut.
To be honest,
only a handful of people
remember this incident.
Most people from this era
has absolutely no idea
how much our forefathers
gave to protect our land.
The blood they shed.
The Hong Kong police
went through a time of extreme corruption.
The police were greedy and unlawful.
They collected bribes and protection fees.
The money they collected,
most of it ended up in the hands of the British lawmen.
It took the ICAC
about a decade's worth of hard work
for us, the police, to begin earning trust
and creating a clean, righteous image for ourselves again.
But underneath it all,
there are still some unlawful individuals,
ones who continue to hide in the shadows…
They are still using their power
to leech off benefits from Hong Kong.
Are you saying
that these people exist in our police force?
It's the unspeakable truth.
But what's in it for them to side with the triads?
Trying to find out myself.
Officer Yeung, you have been investigating this all along?
he's been gone the whole afternoon.
I wonder if boss is okay.
Old-Timer,
give him a call.
Got it.
Phone's off.
Heman.
Hello, is this WPU?
This is the OCTB.
Are your staff on the way?
I understand. Thank you.
They said they just received new orders
to put an end on Junior's case.
They're not coming.
End his case?
Could it be orders from our boss?
Probably not.
Pang.
Yes?
How long has Junior been released from hospital?
About eight hours.
We just lost forty hours…
You alright, officer Chan?
I'm fine.
I'll explain some other time.
From this moment on,
make sure nobody takes Junior away.
Anyone other than our boss.
Yes, sir.
Going somewhere, sir?
Gonna find someone.
Keep in touch.
Hello, Tang.
This is Phoenix.
Got time for a chat?
Sure.
Why am I wasting time with you?
I should be talking with your boss.
Our boss is not here at the moment.
Whatever it is, just talk with me.
I don't waste time with rookies.
Watch your mouth.
We're both officers of the law.
Get your facts straight, kid.
What is it?
Officer Chan,
they're from the Special Branch.
They're here to take Junior away.
This is the paperwork.
Old-Timer,
pay our respects.
Alright.
Excuse me.
Thank you.
Political Affairs, is it?
Strict order from our supervisor. We're taking the boy.
Reason?
None of your concern.
Alright.
None of my concern.
Good. Wong?
Yes?
Hand Junior over to this officer.
What?
Junior doesn't have a case with us.
We have no right to keep him in our custody.
That's true.
Unless…
Yes, sir?
What is it?
What's going on out there?
Junior,
no matter what happens later,
don't move and don't say a word, okay?
What is it?
What's going on?
How's officer Wong?
You alright?
I'm dizzy! I maybe passing out!
The convict attacked you?
Yes, officer Chan.
Assaulting a police officer?
Serious matter!
Yep.
Serious matter requires some time to handle…
We have to investigate.
Absolutely.
Officers,
May I inform you,
that we now have a serious case
that may just take a while.
Probably a couple of hours.
Would you mind waiting outside?
How barbaric is this strategy?
You're no different than the triads!
That's a horrible breath, officer.
Of course there's a difference.
We're OCTB.
We're a little less barbaric than your branch, I suppose.
What did you say?
You heard me.
What's going on?
Boss.
Sir,
these men are from Political Affairs,
they're here to take Junior.
Let them do their jobs.
Boss?
Just do it.
Get up.
Go with them.
I'll find a way.
Thank you, uncle Phoenix.
Cuff him.
Take him away.
Well? Get to it!
Hurry and take him away!
Let's go.
If you got work to handle, finish up and go home.
Officer Chan,
a minute, please.
Yes, sir.
You alright?
What happened to you?
Is it swollen?
Let me grab some ice.
Officer Chan,
what were you thinking just now?
You were about to make things more complicated.
Sorry, sir.
Do you know what happened?
Political Affairs acting up, what else?
Why makes you think they'd do that?
During my undercover era,
this type of thing happens all the time.
Some rich and powerful triad members,
even if we arrested them red-handed,
somehow, they would be off the hook.
If you're asking me,
I suspect that within the police force,
someone has beneficial relationship with the triads.
No matter what,
at least now we know
this person has to do with Political Affairs.
Any idea who this person is?
I'm not sure.
What do you think
they will do to Junior?
If I'm guessing correctly,
they're going to incarcerate him for 48 hours.
Then they're gonna set him free.
Godfather will then make his move.
We can't let this happen.
What else can we do?
Protect him 24 hours a day?
Boss,
you know…
I gave Tang a call.
I made arrangements to send Junior back to Taiwan by boat tomorrow night.
You crazy?
You're a police officer!
I know Junior's father was close with you,
but you have to think this over.
If anything unexpected were to happen,
you will be fired immediately.
Have you really thought this through?
I understood the risks involved
even before I gave Tang a call.
I'm willing to take all responsibilities.
Tomorrow, midnight.
After work.
No guns. No badge.
I'm going to take Junior to the docks personally.
What if you were attacked?
I don't know.
We'll find out.
Attention.
Boss,
the decision is all mine.
It's personal.
Nothing to do with the Hong Kong police,
and nothing to do with division B1-1.
The reason I'm letting you know,
is because I consider you my friend.
Also,
you've already helped all you can
with Junior's case.
I don't want you in trouble.
That is all.
Honey, you're home.
Yes, sweetheart.
What happened?
Another fight? Again?
No,
it was just an accident.
I don't even feel it anymore.
Honey, I'm so sorry about this,
please don't get upset.
Being upset is not good for the baby!
Come on, behave.
You're the one not behaving!
You got hurt again!
How do you expect
baby and I to handle ourselves
if something happens to you?
Alright, alright.
I promise you to be extra carful.
I don't care,
from now on,
your phone is on 24 hours a day.
I need to be able to find you.
Got it?
Alright. I'll bring extra batteries.
I'll check my phone signals too, alright?
Okay?
That's a beautiful smile.
Stop frowning so much!
If you don't,
the baby might be born frowning.
So, what's for dinner?
Whatever you like.
Listen, why don't I cook tonight.
You can't cook.
You rest up.
I'll take care of it.
Have a seat, and just relax.
This is gonna taste so bad…
Are you kidding?
It'll be super delicious!
Uncle Phoenix,
can please you go over
my homework?
I was watching all this time.
The mathematics is so difficult
for primary school these days!
You did pretty well, except for this…
What's 18 divided by 2?
Four?
Why is it four?
The answer is nine.
Two nines make eighteen.
Dinner's ready!
Let's have dinner first.
Alright, dinner time.
Let's go have some food.
Wow! You made this all by yourself?
Yes. I watched a lot of cooking shows
on television at the store when I got bored.
This is my first time, so…
Let eat! I'm starving.
Try some.
Okay.
Let's eat.
This is delicious!
Delicious
This tastes horrible…
You didn't have to lie.
I didn't.
Yu, what matters is not the taste.
What matters is the love.
Thank you.
Chan, you okay?
What is it?
You usually come home late from work.
This is a first time you came home for dinner.
Anything happen?
Nope, nothing much.
Alright. I believe you.
Little Phoenix, if you don't like how it tastes,
I can always make you instant noodle.
Great!
Just give me a sec,
I'll be right back.
Hey,
listen…
No matter how it tastes,
Yu really put an effort into making this.
Got it?
Yep.
Show her some love.
Alright?
Go inside.
Who is he?
Someone to see you.
Go in.
Sit.
Hands on the table.
Hands behind your back.
It's done, Mr. George.
Good.
Enjoy.
So, you are Junior.
Yes. I am Junior.
I don't know you. Who are you?
Of course you don't know me.
You may call me
Mr. George.
Relax.
If I had nasty plans for you,
you wouldn't be so comfortable
right now.
I am relaxed.
What do you want?
The Dragon-Head Baton,
and the Seabed. Where is it?
I don't know.
Listen,
I have at least five methods
of making you tell me
the truth about everything.
Wanna try?
This is your last chance.
You don't wanna do this.
Where is the Baton?
I don't know.
There's something odd about them today…
You think so?
Stop being nosy all the time.
Officer Chan, it's half past three.
Would you like afternoon tea?
I'm off work early today. Enjoy yourselves.
Everything okay?
Go do your job.
Alright, sir.
Hey.
What's up?
Do you guys think
officer Chan is planning an escape for Junior by himself?
Seriously? That could be dangerous.
Hard to say…
You know how officer Chan is sometimes,
he really keeps his thoughts to himself.
Yes.
How would you like me to handle this?
By the book.
When it's time,
let him go.
People out there will follow up on it.
Alright.
In three years, Hong Kong will be handed back to China.
What do you think the Special Branch is up to?
I don't know.
Do you need me to find out about it?
No, I was just wondering.
Do the best you can with your job.
At the right moment,
I will contact you again.
Thank you, officer.
You're early today, officer Chan.
Yes, I have dinner plans.
Chan's already handed in his firearm?
I'll bet something's definitely up tonight.
What are you thinking?
Alright. Thanks. Goodbye.
Hope I'm wrong about this…
What?
Tang? This is Wong.
Chan asked me to confirm tonight's meeting time with you.
Great. Thanks.
I was right. Chan's planning to send Junior back by boat tonight.
What?
I'm sure there will be dozens of people
who wants a piece of Junior the second he's released.
Why is Chan choosing to be unarmed?
I think he doesn't want us getting involved…
But officer Chan's in a lot of danger!
Should we ask officer Cheung?
No, of course not!
What should we do?
Officer Chan has taken good care of us!
We can't leave him on his own.
Hey, are you thinking what I'm thinking?
Of course we're going!
I'm leaving my firearm as well.
Wong, how about you?
Me?
Wong promised his wife to stay ot of trouble.
I'll go with you instead.
You will?
Shall we ask Old-Timer to come along?
What if he tells on us?
That's true.
Let's go.
Tiger,
leading your squad, I see.
I'm guessing that tonight,
you're not here to vouch for Junior as a police officer.
You'll see.
Sometimes I really wonder…
For this kid? Is he worth it?
I owe his father.
I understand.
Will you'll overlook this?
Gosh, Honey!
Take a look at this baby!
He's super cute, isn't it?
Yep.
If our baby
has such chubby cheeks,
he would be so cute as well!
Yep.
Honey…
Yes?
I'm tired…
Can we go to bed earlier tonight?
I'm not sleepy yet.
You better sleep too,
if you get panda eyes during pregnancy,
the baby will be born
with panda eyes as well!
Seriously?
Of course! You're both connected.
What the mother eats, the baby eats, right?
Come on, let's get to bed.
I'm googling this.
Come on, go to bed.
Good night, sweetheart.
I'll get the lights.
Take it slow, nice and steady.
Junior.
Uncle Phoenix…
is that really you…
You alright?
I can't remember…
Get in the car.
Action.
Team A hold hold the Phoenix.
Team B take care of business.
Yes, Boss.
Boss.
If we survive this,
you owe me a drink tomorrow.
Sure.
Junior's looking a little off,
you better take him there soon.
I'll meet you there.
Get in the car.
Danny Cheung came along.
As expected.
Follow them.
Await my orders.
Okay.
Other than the Phoenix,
Danny Cheung, team leader of the OCTB.
They're escorting Junior together.
Who is this Cheung?
Father was a police officer,
ex team leader of the OCTB,
senior officer Cheung.
He was the leading officer of the sting operation
that led to the arrest of Han and Fire-Shit.
Come here!
Why is the Baton so important to you?
Don't you know,
with your power and status,
just give the police a little push,
and you can completely ruin our triads.
Why cause all the chaos?
Rest up a little.
Mr. George is hoping to run this
from a business standpoint.
Using the least cost we can,
we gain the highest profit possible.
So what about
tonight's situation?
Mr. George personally confirmed
that Junior really knows nothing about it.
This means he is of no value.
Dead or alive,
he doesn't really care.
And the two cops?
Boss Ghost.
Got it.
Tai,
take two vans full to St. Stevens' beach.
That's it.
Keep up. Don't lose them.
Got it.
They're here.
Boss, officer Chan.
Officer Chan, Boss.
What brought you guys here?
Well, Wong found out about your ship…
Heman and I were worried,
so we decided to help out.
Help?
Do you know what we're dealing with here?
Officer Chan,
no matter what, we're a team.
Thank you.
Officers, it's gonna be a long night.
No problem.
Here they come.
Stay back.
Tiger,
is this really necessary?
We have our own reasons.
Sorry,
I'm late.
Honey,
I have a stomach ache…
Honey?
Honey?
I take it that your team
is willing to protect him no matter the cost.
Of course.
Since this is going no where,
shall we?
Fight? Alright, come on.
Shut up, rookie.
You have two choices.
One,
we take care of your team first,
then we take care of Junior…
Two,
I heard Junior never lost a fight.
I want a shot at it.
What do you mean?
Mano-a-mano.
One on one.
He wins, he leaves.
He loses,
his life is mine to keep.
My whole team is right here,
what makes you think I'd consider?
I'll do it.
Junior?
No time to be hero.
Uncle Phoenix…
officers…
I will never ever forget what you've done for me today.
However, this is triad business.
Tonight,
I take care of things myself.
Junior,
you look a little off today. Are you sure about this?
Officer Cheung,
don't worry.
I can do this.
Uncle Phoenix,
my father's spirit
must be so proud to have you as a brother.
Be careful.
Good boy.
Don't interfere.
Got it.
Come on.
Come on! Come on!
Come on! Come on!
Hang in there, Junior!
I thought you could fight?
We gotta do something, officer Chan.
Boss.
You okay?
Officer Cheung,
that's against the rules.
We're police officers.
Yo think we go by your triad rules?
So this is the end for all of us, then?
Stay where you are!
Chan, Pang, get Junior out of here.
Come on, let's go.
You alright?
Well?
Can you walk?
Yes…
This is all I can do for you.
Wherever the road takes you,
you're on your own.
Uncle Phoenix,
Thank you.
Don't get all mushy on me…
Get out of here!
Thanks, guys…
You're welcome.
I,
the infamous Lard.
Lived like a king!
But so what if I did?
They say a man is only as rich as his wisdom…
Since Blackie died,
I gave up on myself.
Damn it, the whole triad world was collapsing!
Got worst by the minute!
Who would believe
the golden years of the infamous Lard…
What an embarrassment.
After crossing paths
with Blackie's son Junior,
I found myself a little bit of hope.
I decided,
with Junior along,
I can take back the things that belonged to me.
Junior could reignite my triad status!
I wished that for just one day,
I could gather all those bullshit triad bosses out there,
and shove in their faces
that the Lard is still a tyrant!
I, the infamous Lard,
was not born to be bullied by you assholes!!
Yes,
I am very aware that Junior
is not suitable for the triad life.
But whenever I remember
that everything his father and I fought for all those years ago,
only to have the family take from us
what's rightfully ours. that makes me just so pissed off!
And at my golden age, I ain't taking shit!
Makes me absolutely furious!
Listen,
if the Lard is destined
to be a failure,
then I would rather fall at the hands of Blackie and his son.
I'll die in peace.
If I fall under the hands of those assholes,
you can tell them to shove it!
At the end,
I'm not even sure anymore…
Was I simply using the two of them?
Or were they using me, all along?
Well?
Well…
Whatever.
Whatever.
Whatever, whatever, whatever.
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