A Simple Life Page #2

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It's an advantage to have a foreigner with you

Your charging structure...

...is quite complicated!

Is that all?

No...I want to know...

...if you have registered nurses,

health workers...

...pharmacists, dietitians...

...occupational therapists, physiotherapists...

Okay, okay...

I'll ask my superior to explain to you

He wants to know everything!

The guy's trying to make trouble

This is my boss

"Grasshopper"?

"God of Wealth"?

Let's chat over there

Long time no see!

Right, long time no see

How ya doing?

That auntie...

She's your girlfriend?

Sorry...

You can't tell at first glance...

But her cleavage is really something

Those young chicks have nothing on her

How about you?

- How about you?

- You're a big shot now

What are you working on?

Nothing much...

Well...Three Kingdoms

- Another version? There've been so many

- Right

Right, another one every few years

Got a part for me in it?

You must be kidding, it's an action movie!

I could have a go, couldn't I?

It's hard work

How so?

What if you got hurt?

No insurance, no pension...

That's true, at my age...

...I wouldn't recover from a fall

So, tell me about...

This place?

Well, six or seven years ago...

...my girlfriend...

She sort of suggested...

...investing in old people's homes

So I decided to give it a go

It's seriously profitable

We've made a bundle

You know, Hong Kong's population is ageing

Demand is high, so we've opened more branches

Both sides of the harbour

Before you know it...

...we'll outnumber convenience stores!

Just tell me which area you need

It should be around here, I think

We've always lived here

Right, once you're used to a place...

...it's hard to die anywhere else

You and I are about the same age

It's not for you, is it? Are you okay?

No, not for me

Your mother?

No, it's for our maid

She's worked for us for 60 years

How old is she?

More than 70

You're so kind-hearted

Looking after your maid

It's touching to see

And meritorious!

Let's see...I can...

...give you a 20% discount

No charge for air-con or heating

And lower charges for escort service

We'll do all we can...

...to make her stay here pleasant

To be frank, she might well die here

Is that too blunt?

Hard to believe...

...she's been with us for 60 years

Are we there?

- Yes

- This is it?

Ms Chung Chun-Tao!

My name is Choi, I'm the supervisor, welcome!

Watch your step

It's alright, I can manage

Take it slowly

Watch your step

Take care...

Slowly...

This is where you'll be living

Sit down

Sit over there

This way...

Would you like a wheelchair?

No...

You're doing well!

We don't have many single rooms

This is the comfiest one

Sit down

Slowly

Don't stare at me

Unpack all your belongings

We'll put nametags on everything

Including your clothes, shoes and socks

That way, your things won't get lost

These are the nametags

If you have any valuables...

...take good care of them

Or you can ask us to keep them for you

But if anything gets lost...

...we're not responsible

I don't have...

That's good

Then just unpack everything

If you need help, press that buzzer

Need any help?

No

I wish everyone was like you

Take a rest first

Dinner time!

Dinner time

Open your mouth, Ma'am

Open your mouth

Swallow, Uncle

Eat up

What's the matter with you?

What the hell?

Don't you know how to eat?

Look at you! Sloppy pig...

Headmaster, let go!

What are you doing?

Look at him!

"He who hears no counsel is a scoundrel!"

You're so messy, are you crazy?

I'm giving this to you

You're new here?

I saw you come in

None of your family was with you, right?

They're all in America

These aren't my false teeth!

Who took mine?

How can I eat?

Here, these are yours

Idiot!

What should I call you?

My name is Chung Chun-Tao

Chun-Tao?

That sounds like a maid's name

Am I offending you?

Just call me Ah Tao

Ah Tao

That sounds better!

Keep your opinions to yourself!

Never mind him

Let's eat

You like our dishes?

I want to go home...

No family here...

I want to go home...

I want to go home now...

I'm leaving, you know? Leaving...

I want to go home...

Alright...

I'll take you home

- Going home...

- Yes, you are

Come on...

I'll carry your luggage for you

I'll go with you

I'll see you home

Slowly, now...

Going home...

Go home...go home

Ah Tao!

What are you doing? Stop that!

Let the cleaners do it!

Is this place alright?

Fine

- Used to it now?

- Yes

Just stop that!

Don't, let me do it

Come on, let me

Come on...

Don't...

Tell me if you need anything

I'll bring it for you

I don't need anything

Are you sure?

Shower gel? Tissues?

A change of pyjamas?

Better to have two pairs

Yes, alright...

Okay, I'll bring them next time

You're so busy...

When will next time be?

Probably next week

Stop that

Leave it

When you next come...

...bring some fermented tofu

With chilli

You don't like the food here?

I haven't had tofu in quite a while

If you haven't had it, you don't need it!

Not good for your health anyway

Maybe I should get you a cell phone

Then you could call me if you needed anything

No

Don't waste your money

I can't use one anyway

I could teach you

No...

I can always ask the nurse to call you

I guess so

You don't need to worry about me

Do you remember when your grandma had a stroke?

You remember?

You've forgotten already

You were away

She had a stroke...

...and then got better

She was much better...

Then she had another

I'm much better off here

People take care of me

Your son?

No

I thought not, he doesn't look like her

God-son?

Yes

Ah Tao, you're very lucky...

...to have your god-son visit you

Stand on the spot and twist...

You're not getting it...come on...

You take a break

Auntie Kam, come on...

Let me take the lead...

You're so...

So...

Hey, newcomer!

Come on, let me show you how

I...you go to hell!

I can hardly move!

Then you should exercise more!

Don't be too stubborn at your age!

Follow my example, I have many interests

I swim, I learn English...

And I dance...

You need interests, or you die!

I'm right, aren't I?

Right?

Uncle Kin, stop this tomfoolery

What? I'm just communicating!

Come, sit down

My name is Mui

They call me Mui Gu

This is my mother

Hello

Just call me Ah Tao

Tao...

Have some sweet soup

No thank you, I can't take sweet things

I see

It's nice of you to come here...

...to see your mother

That's not it

I'm here to see her

I have regular dialysis

They have a machine here, it's more convenient

I'm old...

Too old to take care of her

I had a stroke

I told you...

...not to give the flat to your son

You wouldn't listen

Now he's dumped you here...

...and never even visits you!

You're our mother

We agreed to go halves on your expenses here

I've paid my share

I can't force him to pay his

Tell Ms Choi here to ask him for the money!

So much for your precious son!

It's his answering machine again

Don't worry...

You can settle the account here later

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