Three... Extremes (쓰리, 몬스터)

Mrs. Li? You're so beautiful.

They say your dumplings are the most expensive.

Of course! Please come in.

You've come at the right time!

The water is just boiling, waiting for you.

Actually, I know who you are.

I watched you on TV very often when I first came to Hong Kong.

You were the best!

I quit acting a long time ago.

Please, have a seat.

Mrs. Li, guess how old I am.

I suppose...

you're in your thirties at most.

I'm much older than that. Everyone calls me Aunt Mei.

But you don't have any wrinkles.

And I have fair skin, too.

I'm my own best advertisement.

Your skin is great. I'm impressed.

My dumplings are worth it. You get what you pay for.

Mrs. Li...

Want me to put in more cabbage?

It's up to you.

The Northerners always say,

"Good feeling comes from a nap. Good taste comes from a dumpling."

Dumplings have existed in China for more than 1400 years.

But the Southerners still say

they're just dough stuffed with meat, nothing special!

I use high-gluten flour for texture and chewiness.

I knead it fine until it's like a peeled egg.

Smooth, translucent and soft.

That's the secret to keep the filling from leaking out.

So that the juicy flavor explodes in the mouth, eat while it's warm.

I eat these often.

Sometimes in soup, sometimes minced and steamed with citrus peel.

Just think of the results, not what it was.

For women to rejuvenate, you must start from inside for the best result.

Only my secret formula can do this.

Let me sing for you.

Well, it's kind of a custom of mine.

I often sing songs from my youth when my customers eat.

Take it as entertainment. Listen.

The water of Hung Lake is rough

My home is on the shore

At dawn, boats go out with nets

At dusk, they return loaded with fish

Wild ducks and lotus roots are here

Autumns are bountiful with rice

They say heaven is beautiful

How can it compare with Hung Lake

You were already on a trip last week.

You promised to stay for our 15th anniversary.

I'm just going for a few days. I'll try to come back early.

It's boring here in the hotel.

We'll move into our new home as soon as the renovation is over.

See if there's anything else we need in the new house.

So many zeroes?

You used to laugh a lot.

Now even a big fat check can't make you happy?

You're not taking me along.

Why should I be happy?

- I'll be gone for only four or five days. - And if not?

I'll write you another check as a fine.

Fines are for mistakes.

Whatever.

About that contract... If you don't send it over soon, I'm going to change my mind.

I went through so much to get these.

- They're stepping up the surveillance. - Because some paparazzi have come.

Hong Kong media is so nosy.

Just don't show up in the next two weeks.

Even the locals can't get hold of the stock now.

We'll see.

- Thanks. - This is for you.

This way, miss. This way, miss.

- Put it through - Over there?

- The lunchbox - Okay.

Mrs. Li.

Ever consider having children?

We just can't. I don't know if it's his problem or mine.

Don't worry! You'll soon regain your youth,

as well as the heart of your man.

Do you have more potent stuff for faster results?

The best are those in the fifth or sixth month.

You have to remove it only by breaking the water sac, then sliding it out.

It's covered by a layer of creamy fat.

The colors are defined. You can even see the cranium.

Its tiny limbs will still be moving around.

It's only this big in the first trimester.

But the meat will be tough by the third trimester.

The fifth-month ones are perfect, kitten-like.

So cute and so nutritious.

Let me show you.

I'm serving it pan-fried this time.

We can always try some other styles next time.

What's this crunchiness about?

It's okay. They have hands and feet already, you know, and ears, too!

Those were bones?

Nah...their bones are hardly hard. I'll just chop finer next time.

Simmer in broth next time. It'll taste less greasy.

Broth is good. It keeps all the juices.

Are you done?

- This can't go on. - Pardon?

My skin is still flabby.

No! It's much better!

I need your most potent stuff.

Trust me, I'll find it.

It's time for me to sing.

- Suit yourself, but I must go. - Bye, Mrs. Li.

This way!

- Don't worry, I'll find it for you. - Call me when you do.

Trust me.

Aunt Mei?

- You are...? - I'm a friend of Mrs. Kam.

Oh, come on in! Hello, dear.

From now on, you don't have to work anymore.

And live off you?

I can afford that, given you're so slim and eat so little.

- Not true. I love eating. - And you like to laugh, too.

Relax.

You're almost there. It's been 18 hours already.

Relax.

You must try to relax, dear.

Will she be all right?

Of course.

Try to relax.

Your cervix has not fully dilated yet.

Poor girl, you're not even fully grown.

We women must defend ourselves. Don't let others bully you again.

The water broke!

- It's okay. - Don't be nervous.

I swear it will be over in seconds.

Breathe deeply!

Work with me, okay? Relax.

Hold on...

Relax...

Cry if you want to.

It's fully dilated!

Stay calm! And on my count...

One, two, three!

Where are my tongs?

Relax!

Try to relax.

Beautiful.

Don't be sad, my dear.

There's no more life in this baby.

Want some snacks? I'll do steamed dumplings this time.

Need some wine, too.

It was a boy.

A boy?

See that little thing?

So beautiful and rare.

Boys don't get aborted in China.

I didn't use any oxytocin, just a catheter.

Drugs make it inedible. It'll damage your nervous system.

It's a first-born, the most nutritious.

Nothing in the world can beat this nutrition.

The mother's a schoolgirl... young and healthy.

Then get working!

What's the style today?

This will make you feel like new, I promise.

Hello?

My husband broke his leg.

Now you need me.

Normally you wouldn't even care where I go.

You smell nice...

...look nice.

You haven't held me in ages.

Thirsty? I'll get water.

It's so hot in the street.

And we must go to Mongkok next.

Darn! I forgot about that.

Two more trunks to move.

- Woe is me. - Big trunks, too.

What the hell?

- What's this? - What is it?

- It's blood. - My goodness!

Here's a tissue.

Whose blood is this?

Kate? Are you all right?

Kate, what's going on?

Answer me, Kate! Answer me!

Kate? You all right? What's going on?

Something is going on here.

- She must have taken something. - Definitely.

Mrs. Li.

You look fabulous! Absolutely radiant!

- Talking behind my back? - No!

Just praising you.

I'll catch up later.

You're so late.

Perhaps she found herself a guru, or better, voodoo.

That's scary!

Mrs. Li, stop busying yourself. Join us.

- Bon appetite. - Thanks.

The food smells kind of fishy.

Yes.

- Is it the beef? - The beef?

It's the fish, I think.

Really?

I don't think so.

There's a strange smell here.