Linlang - First Season

How are you and your grandfather?

We're doing fine, Ma.

You've got nothing to worry about.

Why don't you just return to the U.S.?

You'll earn way more here.

Ma, I'm earning enough at the gym.

Besides, I can't just leave Grandpa by himself.

I'm helping him run the place.

Liv,

remember our neighbor from before, Biel?

Yeah, Ma. Why?

I saw him at the grocery store yesterday.

He has turned into a hunk.

And he's earning a lot as an IT tech in Silicon Valley.

You know, Liv, I've noticed it even back then.

He's got a crush on you.

So I gave him your Facegram account.

He wants to add you,

so you better accept his friend request.

Who knows? He may be your true destiny.

Ma, how many times do I have to tell you?

I have a boyfriend now. Victor.

Oh, please.

I really have doubts about Victor.

It seems he has no plans of marrying you.

He's a criminal, too.

He's already divorced and released from jail...

Ma.

He has left you hanging for five years now.

Besides, how can you be sure that he's innocent?

I don't feel good about him, Liv.

If I were you, I would break up with him.

You're just waiting in vain.

I love Victor, and I will never leave him.

Fine, but don't forget Biel's friend request, okay?

Bye, Ma.

We've received an invitation to the opening

of a franchise of our new gym.

You have to be there.

It's good publicity,

and it's an opportunity to expand our brand further.

I was right in recruiting you, Alex.

It's evident

that the business is more successful because of me.

So I don't think it's too much for me to ask

to become a business partner.

Do you even have to think about it?

I have no problem with that.

But you need to make an investment, too.

Do you have your capital ready?

Aren't my contributions enough as an investment?

Well...

Running a business is not easy, Alex.

Wait, is this about money?

I mean, aren't you satisfied

with the money you earn from your matches?

Or from your consultancy?

You know I always want more.

You know how hard it is to raise a family.

We have to leave. They're waiting for us.

- Fight! -

- -

Did you screen everyone who came?

Don't worry too much.

We haven't been caught yet, right?

We can trust Norman. He's handling things well.

Where is he?

He's tending to a VIP.

- -

Isn't this enough to make me partner?

This is my idea.

Just relax and enjoy the show, Alex.

Let's save that subject for another time.

This is a raid! We're police!

- - On the ground!

- -

On the ground!

Over here!

Right here!

Alright.

This way.

This is just the start of Alex's downfall.

I will soon get my daughter back.

Dad!

Ricky! Ricky! Ricky!

- Ricky! - Dad!

Get up!

Hurry it up!

I've been paying you for years now, Aranda.

Do you want more? Why was there a raid?

Sorry about that, boss. I don't control everything.

I learned that the station received an anonymous tip.

That's the person's number.

I'm still trying to find out who it is.

Buy yourself a snack.

Thanks, boss.

Ricky, I'm glad that you've gotten out.

It's all thanks to Matteo, Dad.

You didn't even visit me.

You know it's too risky right now.

We can't let the issue get any worse, so we sent Matteo.

That's not a valid reason.

There are other ways you can visit me.

I'm trying to protect our livelihood.

If we lose all of this, Ricky,

what other livelihood would you have?

Uh, sir...

have you found out who ordered the raid?

Not yet.

But I have a lead.

Mister, can you pull over for a minute?

Victor!

What are you doing here? Huh?

- Hurry. -

- You're so cool. -

Thank you, sir.

- Thank you, too. - Thank you.

I heard your brother's free.

Is a match with The Beast in the cards?

If you couldn't get justice in court,

you could get it in the ring.

Well, then, I still have to meet with a business partner.

Okay, sir. Thanks again.

That will be an epic fight, Alex.

You versus The Beast?

Imagine the drama.

My personal life is not for entertainment.

You know what Victor did, Attorney.

I'm sorry, Alex.

What's our agenda for today?

I represent Good Fight Promotions,

and they're interested in getting into boxing.

And they want you to be their first fighter.

Shouldn't you be recruiting rookies for that?

They want to enter the business with a bang.

That's why they want you.

But don't worry.

You're dealing with professionals here.

They may be new to boxing,

but they've already had success with numerous events.

Our company is involved with producing concerts

- here and abroad, -

and car shows and other events.

Concerts and car shows.

Those are different from boxing, Attorney.

We boxers risk our lives, so I have to decline for now.

What if...

we offer you double the amount you're getting from Emilio?

My partnership with Emilio goes way back.

Triple, then.

It's not about money, Attorney.

Fair enough.

But is that what you really want?

Aren't you concerned that the business world

considers Emilio as a shady businessman?

Don't believe in hearsay, Attorney.

You should know that as a lawyer.

I know Emilio.

Just in case you change your mind...

here's my card.

I told Juliana that they should move to another place.

But Alex refuses. He wants to stay here for some reason.

Victor.

Why are you shopping for groceries, Ma?

Why not ask someone else to do it?

You know how I am.

I want to personally ensure that the items are fresh.

- Oh, Mely? - Yes, ma'am?

Take these to the kitchen.

There. Have you boiled the pork bones?

Not yet, ma'am.

Well, they need to be softened up now.

It should be ready for dinner, not for midnight snacking.

Okay, ma'am.

Alright, bring these with you.

And start preparing the fruits for Alex, okay?

- Yes, ma'am. -

You know me.

I don't want to stay idle.

I want to be hands-on with everything,

especially when it concerns Alex.

I hate just lying around the house.

Whoever thought your brother was going to be a champion?

Alex did have the talent even back then.

So you finally permitted him.

Your brother has gone through a lot.

He lost his career.

His reputation was ruined.

Who am I to stop him from doing what he wants?

Boxing helped him find success again.

I want to be with Abby, Ma.

Victor, I'm sorry, but when it comes to Abby,

they make the decisions, not me.

But I can talk to them.

Sir Emilio, what's wrong?

My online gambling operation was raided, too.

At least I was able to set up a front.