Episode 18
They just received new orders
to stop all investigations on Junior.
These guys from the Special Branch,
they wanna take Junior back with them.
Let them do their jobs.
I'm guessing that there is an officer
with huge beneficial relations with the triads.
Now we know who he works for.
They're going to incarcerate Junior for 48 hours,
and then set him free,
letting the Godfather do this dirty job.
The Dragon-Head Baton,
and the Seabed, where is it?
I don't know.
Boss,
I…
already set up an escape plan
to send Junior back to Taiwan.
I'm guessing you're not here today as a police officer
hoping to protect Junior?
If we survive this,
you owe me a drink tomorrow.
Sure.
What about tonight?
How are we doing this?
Mr. George has personally confirmed
that Junior really knows nothing at all.
He long no longer has value.
Uncle Phoenix,
I will never forget how much you're willing to help tonight,
but this is triad business.
From now on,
I'll handle this myself.
Get him out of here.
This is all I can do for you.
Whatever road lies ahead,
you're on your own.
Get out of here.
Sweetheart I'm not feeling well.
Why wasn't I invented to the party?
I can't believe this!
Am I a part of this team, or not?
Old-Timer,
you're retiring in a few years.
I discussed this with Pang,
we didn't want you risking
anything with your temper.
I understand.
Come on, smile!
Just relax, man.
Where's boss?
It was really serious business last night.
He's already having a chat with Officer Leung.
I hope everything's fine.
Nothing really happened,
I'm sure it'll be okay.
I'm sure it'll be okay.
Man, I was so scared last night!
Seriously nerve-racking.
Almost pissed my pants!
Officer Chan,
we were surprised he showed up at all!
He had to sneak out of the house, you know!
He had to sneak out of the house, you know!
He's really in for it now.
That's right,
have you called your wife back yet?
Oops!
Totally forgot.
Damn!
Not picking up…
Call again.
Hello, honey?
Mom?
Hospital?
Which hospital?
I'm coming!
Sounds serious…
Yes…
Hope it's not something bad…
Should be fine.
Stop being negative all the time!
Should be fine.
Hope she's alright…
What kind of cop are you, anyways?
How could you aid in the escape of a criminal??
Sir,
I believe officer Cheung…
Shut up!
Shut up!
I'm not asking you!
The Special Branch
has been on this case a very long time!
I can't believe you messed everything up!!
You, and your boss,
You, and your boss,
and the whole OCTB
is asking to be shut down!!
is asking to be shut down!
When did your department start getting involved with triad business?
Then what is the OCTB?
Shall we begin reporting all triad problems
to your branch instead?
Better watch that attitude, officer!
Hey,
let's just calm down a second.
We're all working for the police force,
let's not get ahead of ourselves with one or two cases…
Police force?
Your highest ranking official is the commissioner,
and our department?
We answer directly to the British government!
Direct commands from MI5!!
Direct commands from MI5!
Not even the same ballpark!
So mark my words!
My words are your orders!
If you can't give me a good enough reason for our loss,
I'll get you for this!
Sir,
how would you like us to resolve this?
Officer Leung,
no resolving is needed.
I quit.
Calm down, officer Cheung!
We'll discuss this later!
Not necessary.
I thought this over.
I quit.
You happy now?
Dad! Mom!
You bastard kid!
I knew my daughter shouldn't have married you!
Stop hitting him!
Maybe he can explain.
Explain?
I wanna beat him to a pulp!
I told you before
to take extra care of her now that she's pregnant!
How could you leave in the middle of the night??
It's your fault!
She had a miscarriage!
How do you feel about it now?
Oh my poor baby daughter,
there were so many guys after her
yet she didn't choose any of them,
but ended up with you,
you useless cop!!
you useless cop!
You're completely worthless!
Look what you did to your wife,
you miserable bastard!
you miserable bastard!
You… bastard!
Stop it
Calm down…
Come on…
Go to hell!
Go straight to hell!
Wong,
you're a father now.
Stop swearing around the house,
the baby will hear you.
Got it?
Alright.
Look!
This baby is adorable!
Chubby cheeks are so cute.
Chubby cheeks are so cute.
If our baby ends up having chubby cheeks,
he'll be so cute.
Promise me,
that from now on,
you will keep your phone on 24 hours a day.
I wanna be able to find you,
okay?
No problem.
I will bring both batteries,
and check on my phone every minute.
Alright?
I'm sorry, honey…
I'm so sorry!!
Sorry, honey!
Boss…
What is it?
Found out already?
Why?
Don't worry.
I didn't do it because of you.
Although we only began working together,
I truly believe
that you really love your job.
that you really love your job.
If not under extreme cicumstances,
you won't make these choices.
Were there any…
You should understand,
some things better be left unsaid.
Does your father know?
Man,
I don't know how to tell him.
Don't worry though,
he'll know soon enough.
I'll leave my father
and his work with you.
and his work with you.
Do visit him more.
You know, Danny…
The path you chose
is not an easy one.
You best think it through.
It wasn't an easy decision.
I'm sure you understand.
So,
how's Wong doing?
His family refuses to see him.
I told Pang and Heman to look out for him.
I'll have a chat with him soon.
See how he is.
We have a good team, Chan.
They're all yours.
Boss…
I'm not your boss anymore.
From now on,
you're the boss of division B1-1.
you're the boss of division B1-1.
See you around.
Take care.
Do take care.
Six months later,
Phoenix Chan became Senior Inspector,
and replaced Danny Cheung
as team leader of division B1-1.
After his resignation,
officer Cheung went missing.
The Wo Hing Sing sacred item
Dragon-Head Baton was never found.
Stop running!
Stop running!
Alright, alright!
Officers, it's a misunderstanding!
Misunderstanding?
Misunderstanding.
You sure? You sure??
Please, officer.
Stop!
Do you know how many blocks we ran?
How many blocks??
Stop beating, officer!
How many blocks?
How many blocks?
Do you know?
How many blocks??
Enough, enough, enough!!
Enough, enough, enough!!
Alright?
He's still young,
give him a chance.
Didn't you hear?
"Stop beating officer",
he never said stop beating him.
Enough.
Get up.
Well?
Are you okay?
File for injuries?
No…
Alright then.
Why did you run away?
You up to something?
Natural instinct!
I forgot I didn't even
have anything on me today.
Bastard…
Bastard…
Fine. Fine!
Geez…
Get out of here.
We're giving you a chance to cooperate with us.
If you are willing to, we'll let you go.
What you want?
We recently heard
that someone else is running these streets now.
Correct?
I guess.
Who is it?
I'm not sure,
but their boss is definitely a big shot.
A few days ago,
he even asked me to follow under him.
Big shot?
What do you mean?
You see,
all seven streets down there,
they were run by different triads families.
Since this guy came along,
it only took him a matter of weeks
to take over these streets for himself.
Isn't that incredible?
What's his name?
Speak up.
Well,
he's a friend.
What's his name?
General.
Didn't you hear?
No bullshit?
Come on officers,
I don't want you kicking my ass again.
Come here.
You got nothing on you?
No!
Spread open your legs.
You better not be bullshitting me.
Or you're in for a beating!
Fine.
Got it?
Yes, I got it.
Get out of here.
Alright.
Call us if you hear anything.
Alright, I will, I will.
Go!
General…
wait till we tell them about it.
Let's go.
Come in.
Officer Chan.
Excuse me,
officer Leung.
Quite alright.
What's up?
Something on your mind?
What's wrong?
I'm alright.
I was just passing by for a meeting,
so I decided to come by.
So,
I heard there's some action again.
Really?
Yep.
Since Hung Lok made deals with Wo Hing Sing,
there was obviously less trouble
the last couple of months.
However,
ever since businesses in Macau blossomed,
they began their fight for territories again.
What about the elders?
Have they not interfere?
Macau is a multi-billion dollar business.
They all want a piece of it!
Nobody's going to interfere, of course.
The world
runs on money these days, you know?
Isn't that right?
So, who's top priority these days?
Han.
Han?
I thought he was different now?
A new man?
A new man,
away from triad business?
away from triad business?
On the surface.
However my scouts have reported
that he is secretly
assembling his army.
I don't expect him to stay quiet for long,
before joining the action.
Have you met Han again yet?
No.
Officer Leung,
what's on your mind?
I was just thinking…
since you two have history…
especially because…
I mean…
Isn't it a little too personal
for you to be handling
Han's case?
Officer Leung,
don't worry.
I'm fully aware.
That's good.
Fire-Shit.
Han?
Been a long time!
About nine years…
How's that leg?
I was pretty young back then,
recovery was not bad.
*Laughter
What's up?
You're not here
to pick me up, are you?
Don't worry,
my thugs are picking me up.
You know,
I was released about six months ago.
I saw a whole new world.
a lot has changed these days.
Those that fought hard for you
all those years ago
are either dead or went missing.
The ones with power these days,
they don't know you, Fire-Shit.
They don't know me either.
And the Godfather?
We can get him to
elect a new Chairman.
Six months ago,
Godfather made some fresh blood
the new Chairman.
The kid went missing afterwards.
Under the tradition,
the spot must be untouched for two years.
No chairman?
What is the family thinking these days?
What a load of garbage!
Do they expect me to find a desk job somewhere?
Listen, how about teaming up with me?
If I remember correctly,
we used to hate each other.
Aren't you afraid?
Ten years ago,
it was money that pulled us apart.
We were money driven individuals, after all.
For the same reasons,
we could be pulled together.
As partners.
As partners.
Partners?
How is that
going to work?
Didn't you say it's a whole new world?
The Godfather probably doesn't care much
about us anymore.
How the hell
are we supposed to make it as partners?
Fire-Shit,
you have the muscle.
I have the money and background.
Why should we be following orders?
We should be the ones making order.
If we're gonna do this,
I suggest we start our own triad family.
Damn.
A new family?
You're kidding.
A new triad family…
You really think
it would be that easy?
it would be that easy?
The door…
I've already opened for you.
Whether you want to swim alone,
or party with me,
you make the choice.
We're not young anymore.
Think about it.
Han, own any restaurants?
We'll need a full stomach
if we're gonna screw with them.
Let's go. *Laughter
Wong, Pang,
come here a second.
Whoops,
smells like trouble.
Tell me,
any news I should be worried about?
Nope.
No?
Really?
Yep.
Well,
I heard someone by the name of General
causing some serious mess out there.
So you heard?
I guess we have…
Wong, Pang…
we're police officers.
We mustn't let our personal feelings get in the way.
I understand very well how close you are with Danny Cheung.
I miss him as well.
But if he's doing something illegal out there,
we still have to do our jobs.
We can't just pretend we didn't see anything.
You miss him?
I doubt it…
What do you mean?
Officer Chan,
if it wasn't for you,
Danny wouldn't have lost his job…
Wong…
Pang,
let him talk.
Now that you have his office,
you have no idea what it's like
for toopers like us to be working out there,
fearing the day
that we might have to be the ones
bringing him back in handcuffs.
He was our leader.
I can't believe this…
First off,
I want you both to know,
that I took full responsibility
for everything that happened with Junior.
As for Danny's decision to quit,
that was his own decision.
From the moment
he decided to quit this job,
the Danny that I used to know
is no long my supervisor.
Officer Chan,
a minute please.
Sure.
I'm not sure what's gotten into Danny recently,
but I truly understand your struggles.
No matter what,
we cannot treat Danny
like the rest of the criminals.
If you're really insisting for us to treat him the same,
we'll have no choice but leave this team.
I agree.
Alright.
I respect your decisions.
From now on,
I will personally follow up on Danny's case.
If there isn't anything else,
get back to work.
Phoenix Chan.
Jenny?
Officer Chan,
thank you for your time.
Hey, no worries.
Let's be honest…
Why did you come here
to see me today?
Do you have any idea
what's going on with Danny?
what's going on with Danny?
I haven't seen him in ages myself.
How is he?
Since his resignation,
his whole personality changed.
his whole personality changed.
Back then,
he used to discuss everything with me.
he used to discuss everything with me.
Nowadays,
I have no idea what's on his mind.
I'm sure you heard
what happened the night he resigned…
I do.
That very night,
he got in a fight with some of his old colleagues.
He was arrested for assaulting a police officer.
Officer Leung stepped in to help,
but Danny was still charged for his actions.
There's no turning back now.
Because of this,
he began to act irrationally,
constantly surrounded by weird people all the time.
I argued with him a lot.
Then recently, he simply moved out.
I haven't seen him a long time,
and I'm worried about him.
If he continues on, he will end up hurting himself.
Officer Chan,
you guys were colleagues.
Please help him out.
Jenny,
don't worry.
No matter what happens,
I'll be sure to get involved.
Make no mistake,
I believe boss to be a genuinely righteous person.
Tell me, do you know something I don't?
You know about as much as I do, I think.
So,
visit senior officer Cheung lately?
Yep.
You know how it is.
Even though he's retired,
gossip and news still gets to him.
When I met up with him,
he knew everything already.
How did he react?
He was calm…
However one night,
he said something a little off…
What is it?
Here's your spaghetti.
A cup of
iced milk tea, please.
Iced milk tea!
Got it.
How's the food?
Not bad, right?
You know,
I spent so many years in prison,
eating all that nasty food in jail,
manure looks like a banquet to me now.
That's funny! *Laughter
Hey,
such a huge restaurant
and you only got one staff?
What is it?
High salary?
Staff is not the problem.
Problem is the rent!
Rent is almost at 200K this part of town!
Since it's not so busy in the afternoon,
I decided to do this myself.
Save a buck or two.
You serious?
The rent here costs
almost 200K a month??
You can rent a space in Tsim East with that!
Fire-Shit,
times has changed.
You think it's still the eighties?
You think people are going to back you up if you call?
The way it is nowadays,
they wouldn't help if you were a dollar short!
You're not really thinking of
spending the rest of your life with coffee and tea, are you?
What else can I do?
Under the circumstances,
us old folks can only stay home.
Accepting destiny.
Screw destiny!
Would you be interested,
in teaming up with me?
Listen, Han.
I heard you're a religious man now?
All goodie two shoes.
Of course I'm religious.
If I don't play good boy,
how do you think I got out so soon?
*Laughter
So,
what's the plan?
Plan?
I told you earlier
I wanted to start a new triad family.
I refuse to take orders from the old farts!
But that's disrespecting the Wo Hing Sing.
Godfather would never agree with you,
ever!
That's why I need you around to discuss things with the Godfather.
Han,
you've been out a while now.
Why come visit after all this time?
Have some tea.
Thank you.
Well, Godfather…
Han knows you were busy with Junior's stuff earlier on,
so we decided to wait until you're free.
Whatever you need,
just tells us… right, Han?
Godfather…
The three of us, we've already decided
to start a brand new triad family.
Fire-Shit,
what kinda bullshit is this?
Bullshit?
You know me as Fire-Shit, and I never bullshit.
For nine long years
Han and I have been incarcerated.
We went to jail for the family.
Nine long years,
and no one from the family ever came by for a visit.
Is that so?
The day we were released from prison.
Did anyone from the family care to pick us up?
No.
The family has obviously forgotten about us.
I guess it's only customary
that we start our own loving family.
And you think you have been treated unfairly?
Do you have any idea how much trouble
your firearms caused us after the incident?
We spent millions on court cases alone!
What's your point?
Fine.
Let's say we break even.
How about Han?
Well?
We caused trouble, you say?
So much trouble for you,
that you're still living in this mansion?
Trouble, would be an old folks home.
White-Hair, you're usually wise.
Come on, cut the bullshit.
Han,
you have been laying low since you got out.
Have you been waiting for Fire-Shit's release so he can shit on us?
What?
White-Hair, show some love.
Be a little sentimental!
The old bosses,
they're dying off one by one.
Even Boss B is not with us anymore.
There are only a few of us left.
If we don't cherish each other,
we would be putting decades of relationship to waste.
You really wanna start your own triad?
It's not like we have to…
But we're not young anymore.
If we're gonna do this again…
Godfather, you know our personalities…
We either don't do this,
but if we do, we're do this the best we can.
We were interested in running as Chairman,
however, you made some kid Chairman just months ago…
Shit, we don't have much youth left in us.
In prison, I already lost nine years of my life.
If I wait another two years,
even Hong Kong is handed back to China.
God knows how it'll become.
So, the three of us
just wanted to meet up
with you, Godfather…
To see if there's any chance for a discussion.
Since you're here today to discuss matters with us,
it shows you still have some respect left for us.
We've known each other all these years,
I might as well
be honest with you.
Our family have seen better days.
First there was this bastard Jake,
he caused so much ruckus!
Then there's this kid Junior,
our sacred Seabed,
along with the Baton,
they all went missing.
Everybody knows about this
in the outside world.
Our family lost all dignity.
If you want a comeback,
as long as you're willing
to do something for us,
I, the Godfather, promises to disregard certain traditions.
Godfather,
as long as you're willing to,
whatever it is you want, we'll do it for you.
If you can bring back the Dragon-Head Baton,
I, the Godather,
will be first to make you Chairman.
Godfather,
you mentioned before
that we would be a laughing stock
if we made changes to a century old tradition?
That I did.
However,
how many still care about tradition?
None.
The whole triad world
is filled with people who couldn't care less.
They consider us stubborn
and unwilling to change.
Godfather,
I do hope you're a man of your words.
I, Godfather,
shall keep my promise.
Alright.
Han believes you one last time.
We're going now.
Han…
I shall expect good news.
Sure.
Good bye, Godfather.
Godfather,
are you really going let them do this?
Han is a sneaky snake.
Fire-Shit is a gullible fool.
Now that they have paired up,
there will be trouble.
I would rather the Baton
be in their hands,
than in the hands of others.
We are not the only people
looking for
the Dragon-Head Baton.
The employer of
the Ghost…
I wonder who
the caucasian really is.
Truly the untouchable.
Must have a very impressive background.
I have a thought.
We don't we…
Let Han do all the dirty work,
and attract trouble for himself?
True.
Good idea, Godfather.
We shall sit back and enjoy.
Yes. That is correct.
Yes. That is correct.
I understand now.
Yes.
Han.
Listen,
are we really going ahead with the Godfather's plan?
What do you guys think?
We want to start a new triad.
Could the Godfather be up to something?
Long-Legs has been counting his dollars.
He's trained up some brain power.
Godfather's obviously sneaky…
He is the longest living member
of our family,
it is only certain that he is the sneakiest of us all.
You know,
going along with the plan
might not be such a bad idea.
You're saying
we actually look for the Baton?
Think about it,
no matter how much background,
how high up the hierarchy
the Godfather is,
he is only human.
He will die one day.
But not the Dragon-Head Baton.
In our family, our organization,
it is the highest statue of power.
It is a greater asset to us
than any other of our possessions.
As long as we have it,
we can do anything
and no one would dare disagree.
Those who disagree,
we'll beat them until they change their minds.
I'm with you, Han.
Long-Legs,
any kids out there that's capable these days?
I'm telling you,
these young kids these days,
they're getting worst by the hour.
Can't count on them!
Rather do things myself.
Yet there are some things we'd rather not handle ourselves.
Why don't we ask around,
see who's been making a name for themselves,
Invite them over for a talk?
So…
This is the guy?
Yep.
Took me a while, but I found out
it was him who made a delivery
for Lard that day.
Did he say
where the package was headed?
He didn't say.
That old fart gave you a lot of cash.
No!
I… I don't remember.
Bullshit!
You're a delivery boy,
then you quit your job.
Started your own company, right?
All that, and you're telling me you're not suddenly loaded?
I told you,
I won it off a lottery ticket!
Lottery?
I buy the lottery every week, and I never win!!
Just not willing to talk?
There's nothing else to know!
I mean…
I really know nothing else!
Lil' Wah.
Hey, where are you going?
Hey, stay away from me!
Want another go?
Tell me. What happened that night?
Hey!
Are you alright, sir??
Need an ambulance??
Delivery this package for me…
and all the money you see…
is yours…
This… simple?
Alright…
mail it to this address…
to this person…
specifically, this person only…
any questions?
No.
Hang on…
Yes?
When you're done,
quit your job.
Fly to another city.
If someone asks about this,
you must keep it to your grave.
Or else,
I will come haunt you as a ghost!
Okay.
Go!
Tell me,
do you know what's in the package?
Of course not!
I… I dare not!
The address?
Where did you send the package?
I .. I promised him..
I can't tell, man!
So you promised him?
Lil' Wah. Do it.
Hey!
Hey! Not again!!
Lil' Wah,
what the hell are you doing?
Setting up.
Why the back side?
Aren't you chopping off his head?
His head will lean forward afterwards.
And?
His blood will be pouring all over the front!
Oh, right!
Move over a bit, Ghost.
Or else you'll be wearing a red shirt.
Don't!! I'll talk!! I'll talk!!
Talk!!
You wanna die?
Speak!
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