Lady Sour (Vinegar Wife / 醋娘子 / Chuk Leung Ji)

(Specialised in treating pustules, skin whitening, soar removal.)

(Beauty guru Madam Cho. Moles, warts, body odour removal.)

Take my word for it.

I'll pay all rent past due by early next month.

If you come to bother me every day, how could I run my beauty business?

The silk shop owner told me this morning your clothes and jewellery are rented.

Oh my! Don't slander me!

Mom, we have a facial appointment with the owner of Tsin Tam Rice.

It's about time, ask him to leave.

You hear that? We're very busy. Come back another day.

I promise I'll pay the rent, so don't worry.

Don't break your promise.

All right, come back again.

What's your name, Sir? Apparently you're not a local.

You look like you need something. Want a beauty treatment?

Ha-ha! You've come to the right person.

I'm famous here in Mo Tak Town.

Why are you hiding your face? Don't be shy.

I welcome both male and female customers to my beauty shop.

Come with me.

We're having a promotion today. I can give you a special discount.

Have a seat.

Now take off your sedge hat so that I can take a look at you.

Wait, are you sure you can treat my skin problems without scarring?

Let me show you.

Sir, would you rather see the beautiful or the ugly side first?

The beautiful side, of course.

Show him.

Is she gorgeous or what?

Yes, absolutely. What about the ugly side?

Check it out.

Wow! That's kiddy stuff!

Sir, looks like nothing can scare you. I'm impressed.

But how come one side is flawless and the other side is so ugly?

Here's the story, Sir. I used to have zits all over my face,

but ever since I started using Madam Cho's secret imperial recipe,

the right side has cleared up completely.

With no scars too!

I just haven't used it on the left side yet.

What? You're willing to take that?

Look, this is good advertising.

I can show my customers my secret recipe works like a miracle.

Well, can you really treat skin disorders like scabies and pustules?

Yes!

Looking at the bottom half of your face, I can tell you're a handsome guy.

Why don't you take off your sedge hat and show us your face?

I actually don't mind, but it's pretty scary.

I've been around places all my life. There's nothing I haven't seen before.

All right, if you say so. You'd better be prepared.

What? You said you wouldn't be scared. Is there a cure or not?

Yes, of course.

Actually your skin isn't that bad. Just leave it to me.

You're indeed very handsome.

Once you're cured, you'll be like The Handsome Poon On living again.

You might even marry a princess.

Wait, how much is it?

Just one tael? One silver sycee?

One gold sycee.

What? You said you would give me a special discount.

But it's two gold sycees before discount.

You know, the secret imperial palace recipe is made from precious medicinal ingredient,

including pearl powder, gold leaf, and saffron crocus.

And snow lotus as the active ingredient.

Is that true?

That's why one gold sycee is very reasonable.

You'd better hurry. This limited-time offer will expire in two hours.

Look, it's flawless.

It's very smooth indeed.

All right, I'm in. I'll be right back.

Here you go, one gold sycee.

Why put it in your mouth?

I accidentally dropped it in the toilet this morning.

You'd better not put it in your mouth.

You don't have to check it like that.

Like you said, you've been out there your whole life.

I bet you can tell if it's authentic just by holding it.

Yeah, you're right.

So, give me the recipe.

I'll go get it now. OK.

I'll go wash the gold sycee. Don't keep me waiting.

It's so hot. Shan Cha.

Master Tung, I've got red bean cake and rice cake. Which do you want?

Those are too dry! Not for me.

There's a noodle stand ahead. How about some noodles?

We're very close to Mo Tak Town.

Let's go to Po Fook Store first, then I'll take you to a nice eatery.

Sure.

Master Po.

Master Chin, I didn't expect to see you. How's your father?

He's good, thank you. He sent me here to collect the payment.

So you have taken over? That's great. I'm so happy for your father.

Come take a seat. I'll go get the money.

Dead meat, Honey!

Don't curse me, I'm not dead yet.

No, I'm talking about myself!

What's going on?

I got conned! I paid 50 taels for a fake recipe!

Not only was it a scam, now it's all red and swollen, and hurts too!

Wait a second. From where did you get the 50 taels?

That drawer.

What? I need it to pay the balance today!

Master Chin, I'm afraid you'll have to come back again.

Look, I really can't pay you right now.

I understand. It's OK. You can pay later.

I really appreciate it.

Madam Po, may I ask who conned you?

Madam Cho!

Gosh, why are we leaving so soon?

We always stay for two months every place we go.

You know why. Those two doses were too strong.

No, they're not.

I've warned you not to go too far.

I thought people in this town were gullible.

I can't believe it!

No one even showed up.

Then suddenly two idiots came to us. Of course I had to make it strong.

Say no more. Hurry up and get packed.

I have a feeling they'll be here any minute.

And don't forget to change your clothes.

Why? As the saying goes, the tailor makes the man.

We still have to work.

This outfit is too catchy for someone on the run.

Open the door...

They're here!

Come out, Madam Cho!

Stop knocking and kick it down!

Madam Cho...

Go find them!

How dare you give me a fake recipe!

Good thing I tested it on my hand. My face would have been ruined otherwise.

I swear by my name I'll burn your shop down!

Where have they gone?

Madam Cho couldn't even take her belongings with her.

I bet they just left. Let's go get them!

Go...

Master Tung, should we go with them?

Why not? We're here to collect debts!

Master Tung, wait for me!

What does Chin Tung have to do with Madam Cho?

Listen. I think we should split up.

OK...

Over here!

Stop!

Stand there! You swindlers!

Ha-ha! Gotcha! Give me back my money!

Hey, I have a lot of personal stuff here!

Be careful!

Give me back my gold sycee!

In your dreams!

It's mine!

It's mine!

It's mine!

I can't believe it! That Volcano Face had me fooled!

Master Tung, we've never met the swindlers before.

It'd be hard to find them.

Why don't we go back to Po Fook Store and ask around?

Silly you.

Like they said, they wear jewellery and fine clothes. How hard can it be?

There's no water left.

Let me go back to Po Fook Store to get you some water and ask around.

OK.

This isn't the way to the town entrance.

I think we're walking in circles.

Gosh! You mean we're lost? What should we do now?

Don't start to panic now. Let me take a look around.

Madam, are you OK?

Let's go that way!

Yes!

Madam, are you all right?

Sir, my mom is sick. Could you help me take her to the doctor?

Sure. Sure.

Yes, please hurry!

Miss, we're going to the doctor, right? Why are we walking down the alley?

This is a shortcut.

Please stop here. Sure.

Mom, how are you feeling?

Gosh, I can't believe it! I feel much better now.

That's wonderful.

No, you should go see a doctor.

Sir, you're so...

Mom, are you alright?

We can’t afford to see a doctor.

We've been in debt ever since I got sick.

Madam, here's a silver sycee.

Take it and see a doctor.

Health is important!

You have such a great heart!

But then...Her father is sick and is dying.

I'd rather save this silver sycee for his funeral.

Mom, stop cursing Dad.

Come on, it's time to go home.

It's OK. I've got some spare change. I hope this could help.

Sure. Sure.

Madam, you're going to be fine. The gods will watch over you.

Bad things never walk alone.

Mom, it's getting late.

If you go on with your grievances, we'll never get to go home.

Madam, are you OK?

Yes! No!

What's the matter, Mom?