49 Days (犀照)

"The Rhinoceros Horn can be used as herbal medicine

to strengthen the heart and remove heatiness, and toxic substances.

Volume 67 of The Book of Jin records:

During the Jin Dynasty, the scholar Wen Qiao

came upon unfathomable waters at Wuchang's Niuzhuji Province.

He set alight a rhinoceros horn for illumination, when suddenly

thousands of phantoms with ferocious appearances

Ievitated along the waves, scaring all those who witnessed.

In Chinese history, this becomes known as "lllumination with Rhinoceros Horn."

Why don't we ask them all here for a group picture?

--Sounds good! --Come on!

"Everyone all together". A good omen! Let's all take a picture!

Come on, Auntie Cheung.

Careful...

Over there, Wong.

Careful now! Don't bump into people.

Shi, where's Nin and Ngau?

Nin got so scared, he had to go to the toilet!

Yes! He's gone to the toilet!

Stop crying now.

You're the only one I would marry.

Tell him to pack some medicine for his stomach.

But where's Ngau?

There are so many pretty girls at the capital.

What if you fall for one of them?

Don't worry, I won't.

Everyone, come over here for a group picture!

Come, let's all take a picture.

Come on...

Stand closer together, all of you.

Children in the front...

A bit closer still.

Ready...

Wait! Don't forget me!!

Hurry up!

Wait for me!

What have you done?! Oh no...

Nin, what the hell is wrong with you?!

We wanted to take a picture together, and now we can't be together anymore!

That's not a good thing to say.

Sorry, young master...sorry...

It's all right. We're not superstitious!

May the winds and waters be with us all the way to Siukatsui!

Ling Gi.

Daddy is going now.

"Flying and flying, the butterflies are playing.

But you're the only one in your father's heart."

Take care.

Oh no!

Where are you going now?

I left 2 pillows in the room!

Then go get them!

Hurry up! The boat's about to leave!

Why are you here? Get on the boat!

I forgot my pillow and quilt!

But you have taken so many things already!

You're always like this!

Remember to take good care of yourself.

"LAU'S RESlDENCE"

This is for you.

Our family finances are not as good as before.

You should keep your money for starting your business

instead of buying me any presents.

It's not expensive. It's the thought that counts.

Let me help you.

The rope is too short.

It's all right. I can wear it on my wrist.

Remember, you promised me.

You have to be back in three years.

I will, I promise. These few years will be hard on you though.

Don't worry. I'll take good care of the house.

I'll be waiting for you.

Goodbye...

Goodbye! Take care...

Goodbye!

Be careful!

Goodbye!

Young Madam!

Are you all right??

FOUR YEARS LATER

"SlN CHO TONG "

We have customers!

I have brought with me top grade bezoar.

Ask your boss to come take a look.

Mr. Kwan, you've been fooled. This is fake bezoar.

What? Are you saying that my clinic carries fake herbs?!

I'm just telling the truth.

Top grade bezoar should have a dark gold coating on top

with turtle-shell cracks,

and the smell should be a fragrant one

and not a pungent one like typha.

What are you all doing here?

Young master...

Also, natural bezoar is actually cows' gallstone.

Just like an ordinary stone,

it should not change its texture or lose its color when immersed in water.

If you don't mind, I can show you.

Boss Lau's apprentice is really something!

You're too kind.

Mr. Kwan? I'm Lau Shing.

Nice to meet you.

This is Ngau. He's still an apprentice.

But I can tell he's smart.

I think he'll soon be behind the herb counter.

That's too early.

Maybe 2 or 3 years from now.

Ngau, you didn't let me and our young master down!

Bravo, Ngau!

I'm impressed by the unity of the Sin Cho Tong staff.

No wonder Miss Susie at the western medicine factory

just can't stop praising you, Mr. Lau!

I hope our collaboration will be a successful one!

I'll prepare the contract.

Thank you, thank you so much.

We'll meet again.

Take care.

Terrific! We'll head back to the village tomorrow.

Go and check stock at the warehouse tonight.

I'll bring you all snacks later.

--Yes! --Thank you, young master!

Let's go to work!

Brother Shing, why do you want to return to the village so soon?

I'm worried something might have happened.

But sister-in-law didn't mention anything in her letters!

Look.

This is nothing special.

Dong Guai, Sook Dei,

bitter ginseng, "red wife"...

Sister-in-law is probably suffering from anemia and arthritis.

I'll put together some medicine and send it to her, and she'll be fine.

You should read what the words imply.

"Red wife, bitter heart, solitary life.

Unfamiliar land, return, familiar land.

Ling Gi, happiness, on sight."

Your sister-in-law is saying that she feels lonely

and that Ling Gi misses her father so much.

Wai really wants me to go back!

But what about Sin Cho Tong if you're not here?

How about this? You stay here, and I'll go back on your behalf.

No way. I haven't seen my wife and daughter in four years.

I must go back this time.

And, I am meeting a guest tonight. I won't be joining the rest of you.

We have customers!

This way, boss.

Mr. Lau! You're late again!

This way please...

Mr. Lau, please...

Drink this as your punishment!

You two have always wanted to lose your virginity to Mr. Lau.

Well, he is leaving tomorrow!

Mr. Lau, please help them out.

"Kill two birds with one stone". Don't let them regret this for the rest of their lives!

Come on...

Mr. Ho, I'm accustomed to the smell of medicine, not the scent of perfume.

Wow! We have a poet here!

Mr. Lau, I know you're good at doing business,

but what about drinking?

Why don't we have a few rounds together?

I wish I can,

but I won't lie to you. I'm not much of a drinker.

Besides, that's tea in your glass, not wine.

My mistake!

Drink some more...

I'll have a drink with Mr. Lau.

Madam!

Madam! You're here too!

This is not a suitable place for you!

I just want to share a farewell dinner with Mr. Lau alone.

Why are you leaving?

I'm not leaving for good. I just want to go back to the village

and see if there are any prospects for our business there.

And you'll never come back here if there are?

Madam...

Call me Susie.

You're always my best business partner.

Sin Cho Tong would not have become what we are today

without your help over these past few years.

And we would never have made so much money.

I'll forever be grateful to you.

Would you be willing to stay here if it wasn't for the business?

Stay...for me?

Shi?!

Madam...

I want the money, and you want him.

We share the same goal.

Oh no! The place is on fire!!

Don't just run away!! Get the stock!

Herbs first! Somebody gets the angelica on the 2nd floor!

Open the cabinet and take the ginseng and the stags' pilose antler!

Open the door! Open the door!

Uncle Fook!

Uncle Fook! Are you all right?

Open the door! Open the door!!

The front door is locked!

What are you doing??

Get away from me!!

You can't go in! It's too dangerous!!

All my colleagues are in there!!

Follow him right now!

There's no way out at the back!