Family business about to tank? Time for some Qing dynasty hustle.
Season 1 • Episode 25
LatestCHUNG says that PANG’s request is too unreasonable. Despite CHUNG’s objection, PANG is going to claim his share in three days. MAN points out that PANG means to bring Wui Yau down and CHI is extremely perplexed. PING sheds tears when she recalls the terms of the will. PING tries to negotiate with PANG, during which PANG airs all his grievances and discontent. PING and CHUNG make a formal apology to PANG, which causes PANG to burst into tears. PING invites PANG, HAU and SHEUNG to dinner but this does not influence PANG’s decision to claim his share. PANG brings a buyer to Wui Yau. Left with no choice, PING asks CHEUNG to come and announce the will of the late TONG. HAU is kicked out of the family. PANG is astonished to learn about his real identity. He cannot believe what is stated in the will but CHEUNG assures him that the will is valid. CHI and his family decide to look after PANG who has suffered a sudden stroke……
The story revolves around the Wui Yau Safeguard Agency, which is the most prominent safeguard and escort agency in Hangzhou. However, the agency was discovered to be close to bankruptcy, due to financial mismanagement. Together with his four sons, the patriarch of the family, Sheung Ching-Tong (Samuel Kwok) must, along with other allies and confidantes, rebuild the agency and save it from near certain death.
Acting
Samuel Kwok anchors the chaos as the overwhelmed patriarch.
Costume
Qing-era wardrobe that actually looks lived-in, not museum-pretty.
Creator
Lee Tim-Sing
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Lee Tim-Sing directed over 30 TVB series and basically built the template for modern Hong Kong period dramas. FREE
Safeguard agencies were real historical businesses that combined security services with banking and logistics — think FedEx with swords. FREE
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