A Simple Life Page #3

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You walk ahead

I can wait

- Tired?

- No

We can sit for a while

Sit? Alright

How many times do I have to tell you...

...not to talk to them like that?

Why would they listen if you talk like that?

How can we get the permit we need...

What?

Approved?

It's been signed?

Okay, okay, I'm sorry

I was wrong

Fine, fine...

I'll check my schedule and see when I can come

Okay, bye

Any seats?

Sit anywhere

Granny, you can sit here

- Thank you

- You're welcome

Thank you

Thanks

- You're welcome

- Thanks

Can you clear the table?

Ready to order?

What kinds of fish do you have?

Garoupa, sea bass, butter fish

Any sea bream?

Garoupa, sea bass, butter fish

Which would you like?

Garoupa

And some steamed vegetable

No oil, no salt and no soy sauce

So, nothing at all on it?

- That's right

- Okay

- Hey!

- Yes?

One bowl of steamed rice

One lunch set between the two of you?

So?

Okay

- Your fish

- Thank you

You go ahead

You're not eating?

No, I'm not hungry

I have a meeting later

You know how much we eat at those meetings

Come on...

Here, let me do it

I wonder how Kaka's doing at Mrs Chan's place?

I'm sure she's fine

Better than if she stayed with me

I can't even take care of myself

Here...

Thanks

Thanks

How is it?

The fish is not bad...

But the sauce is too salty

Next time we'll bring your own soy sauce!

You were always so fussy,

you spoiled the rest of us

Bro, the taxi outside is about to be ticketed

Do I look like a taxi driver?

Aren't you?

I fix air conditioners

Ms Choi, these grapes are nice

- Are they sweet?

- Here...

I don't want it either

I haven't won a single game

Just wait...

The "4"?

Your turn

You can have this

Uncle Ha!

- Don't fall asleep!

- It's your turn

Which tile to play?

I'm sleepy

I want a nap, I'll stop playing

Uncle Ha!

What the hell?

What shall we do?

My wife says she's picking up our son

Then we'll drive to Scotland for the vacation

Well, you fancy joining us?

No...

My daughter wants to go to Japan

Maybe we can juggle the schedules...

Anyone want ice?

I do

Okay

What is that?

Something dark, looks good...

Ah Tao made that just before her stroke

It's ox-tongue

Good, it's ready to eat

- It's edible...

- Better if it was reheated

Hey!

You should serve it cold

Can't you wait?

Defrost it

Can't be done...

We don't have a microwave

Never mind, just warm it on low heat slowly

Let's get started

We should finish the game first

Okay

- Had enough?

- Come on

Enough? Then...

Okay, slice it...

- Shall I slice it?

- Go ahead

You're better at it

Of course, when it comes to food...

You're the expert

- Let me do it

- You're messing it up

- Don't rush...

- Let me do it

- Try it

- What a struggle!

Watch out or I'll cut your arm off!

Hey, let me get a look-in!

That's my slice!

- That one?

- Perfect!

Great! Tasty, not too salty...

It should be sliced thinner

What's happening?

Mahjong!

Off dancing again, Uncle Kin?

No, to Shenzhen

I hear that in the Futian district...

...they have a matchmaking agency for old people!

Are you sure, Uncle Kin?

Just RMB100 to buy a hope!

Come with me, Auntie Kam

Let's go together

How about you, Ah Tao?

The "2"...

That's yours

No, yours

Okay, let's race for it

- Okay

- Ready

I didn't even get to "3"!

Well, we'll let you have it...

...for being the one in our class...

...who brought us those great dishes from Ah Tao

Remember...

how we came here after practice?

Tao always cooked for us

We always left full to bursting!

She always dressed the same way

Black pants, white top...pretty cute

Those pants were too short

Fancied her, did you?

She looked pretty good

Aren't you off to Shenzhen?

It can wait

Ah Tao, your god-son on the phone

Hello?

"Once there was a fatty"

"Went to worship with a catty..."

"...of pork, his ass it itches"

"Dies with his side in stitches"

"One for water, two for skin"

"Three for the thirst that'll do you in"

"Four for the pimples blotching your face"

"Five for liquor, six for death"

"Seven are monkeys, eight are their tails"

"Nine for the hospital with no bed"

"Ten for the car-crash which busts your head"

"And Miss Hong Kong kisses you off!"

Know who we are?

Roger's old classmates!

You have to list our names!

Who was it who broke my bowl?

Wow, you still remember that?

And the one who peeled chestnuts for me...

ls Hengzi there?

What a memory!

Is Ah Chun there?

Ah Chun, say something!

Ah Tao, miss you...

...your stuffed duck dish!

Not to mention...

Your taro cake, your steamed crab...

Your marinated chicken...

And, most of all, your beef brisket

Ah Tao!

Shall we all come and visit you?

No need!

Just tidy the place when you finish eating

Don't worry, I'll do it

Ah Tao...

I'm off to Mainland China tonight

I'll visit you when I get back

Okay, take care, no need if you're busy

Hello? Hello?

She hung up

- Just like that?

- Yeah

Breathe in...

Okay, now push...slowly...a bit harder...

That's very good

Just a bit higher...

Right, that's good

Fine, now let it down slowly

Very good!

Alright? Now, one more time...

Try to keep your back straight k

You've made real progress!

Today, let's do it one extra time

Concentrate!

Good, keep hold of the rail

Stand properly

Stay balanced

Clasp your hands together

Clasp them, very good

Hold them up in front of your chest...

Now, push them outwards!

Stretch!

Very good! Now, laugh out loud!

Very good!

Okay, grab the rail again...

I'm much better now

We can take the minibus

The minibus

Let's take the minibus!

Ah Tao, button's off

Can you sew back, please?

Oh...

Please...

Wait a moment...

I'll do it later

Ah Bill, sit down!

Sit down first

Come on, sit down

Ms Choi...

Good morning!

Where's Ah Tao?

She's been expecting you

I'll fetch her

Ah Tao

Your god-son's here

Let me just sew her button first

Okay, alright...

Let me

It's done

Ms Choi...

I won't be back for dinner

Okay, Ah Tao won't be back for dinner!

Hello! Good morning

Hello! Morning morning.

Why's she frowning like that?

Ah Tao, long time no see!

Good morning

Who's that?

From Block 80

Come in...

What are you doing here?

Why are you back here?

She knew you were coming

I gave her the keys, she let herself in

Clever cat, you can open the door!

See? My slippers are still here!

Don't run off!

Stop! You want to go?

You want to go somewhere?

We must get you a new servant

Hey, come here!

Come and sit here!

Come on

What is it?

Bamboo leaves, pearl barley...

Four bowls simmered down to two

Have one now...

And take the other back with you

Well...

It's as thick as a paste!

Like porridge!

Critical, as ever!

You need one box or two?

Two

Two

- Where?

- Here

Can't get parts for it now

So?

Throw it away

No...

Just put it here, it's an antique!

Keep it...now give me a hand

Open that cupboard

I'll do it...watch out...

You stay there

I bought that when Jason was born

And you want to keep it?

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