Tuesday, September 30, 2008

Heart of Greed II - Moonlight Resonance

After the success of "Heart of Greed" (2007), TVB brought back the same cast for another round of family drama. This time, instead of abalone, the story is about a family enterprise business of mooncakes. Michelle Mai Shuet takes the role of villainess this time around to stir up the melodramatic action.

Casts:


Ha Yu - Gam Tai Jo


Characteristics: He is easy-going, indecisive, and has his own opinions. He often receives troubles instigated by others. By nature he is filial; he has upmost respect for his mother Lai (Lee Heung Kam). With his wife Hung (Michelle Yim), he is also obedient. His life is controlled by these two women; he doesn’t dare to rebel. With his former wife Hor (Lee See Kei), he forgets their love and is ungrateful. To outsiders, he is someone who is thick-skinned and shameless, a declining “man” who has abandoned his wife and children. In truth, he feels sorry for Hor and doesn’t know where to begin to compensate for her woes. He cares a great deal for his sons and daughters, but doesn’t know how to raise them. He will only put on the appearance of a father.

Lee See Kei - Chung Siu Hor

Characteristics: Her manner is to endure hardships. She deeply loves her family and is affectionate and righteous. After divorcing from Jo (Ha Yu), as a single mother, she had to raise three children and also fill in the role of a “father”. She single-handedly opens up “Ga Ho Yuet Yuen Classic Bakery”, managing everything well and supporting her family. She whole-heartedly wants to maintain a neat and harmonious family. Hor can be seen as a strong and resolute model female.


Michelle Yim - Yan Hung


Characteristics: On the outside she seems gentle and beautiful; in fact, she is a venomous beautiful woman. Her methods are cruel and biting. In the business world she is an out-and-out capable woman. She’s good at concealing her evil thoughts. On the surface she is a good wife and loving mother, but her personality is sinister. Everything is inside of her calculating hands. She’s good at winning people with her deception. Her manner is ungrateful and selfish. For her own benefits she will repay good with evil. She always hates Jo’s (Ha Yu) former wife Hor (Lee See Kei) the most, hating her to the bones.

Susanna Kwan - Chung Siu Sa

Characteristics: Her personality is straight-forward, liking to gossip; she is the classic “evil character”. Her heart is wicked. She especially likes to expose people’s scars. She hates the filthy rich and dislikes the impoverished. Her manner is calculating. She forgets righteousness at the sight of benefits. For the sake of her own benefits, she can betray the most intimate relative beside her. She was born selfish and all of her troubles are caused by her own selfishness. Thick-skinned and shameless, she’s accustomed to displacing her wrongs on others.

Louis Yuen - Yuen Yan Chi

Characteristics: He idles about, eating well and being lazy. He loves to gamble, is greedy for money, greedy for small gains, and greedy to accept undeserved credit. However, he has a sweet tongue and speaks exquisitely and is able to make people happy. He does not have a proper career and fantasizes all day long about being rich.

Moses Chan - Gam Wing Ga

Characteristics: On the surface he is frivolous, boastful, eloquent, business-oriented, always fixated on the stock market, has the countenance of a stock broker, and is careless towards family affairs. In truth, his character is cold on the outside, hot on the inside. He cares deeply about love and has clear distinction between love and hate. He’s full of pride and doesn’t want to depend on Jo (Ha Yu) and Hung’s (Michelle Yim) help. He wants to be self-reliant. His life is heavy on love, but he loves blindly, so he was used by Mei (Kate Tsui). Luckily, in the end he can leave this relationship.


Raymond Lam - Gam Wing Ho

Characteristics: Naturally bright, he is smart and clever. He is deeply loved by Jo (Ha Yu), Hor (Lee See Kei), Lai (Lee Heung Kam), and so on. After Jo and Hor divorced, he became the family’s “Manager Boy”. He dares to undertake burdens and is hot on the outside and inside. He understands that he is the only male in the family and has the responsibility to maintain the family’s integrity.


Tavia Yeung - Suen Ho Yuet

Characteristics: On the outside she is strong, but her heart is actually quite frail; she is a girl who is hard on the outside and soft inside. Hor (Lee See Kei) isn’t Yuet’s birth mother, but the mother who nurtured is bigger than the biological mother. Therefore Yuet is especially grateful to Hor for taking care of her. However, in Yuet’s heart, she cannot bury her “Not a Gam family member” inferior thinking. That is why Yuet whole-heartedly looks for someone who can bring her happiness. She wants to build a true two people world with her boyfriend.


Lai Lok Yi - Gam Wing Yuen

Characteristics: He is competitive, egotistic, and was spoiled since he was little. He is the family’s most educated person. In his family member’s eyes, he is a capable youth. He is dedicated to work. Hung (Michelle Yim) has great aspirations towards him. He helps Hung handle business affairs and is her primary assistant. He is preparing to take over the “Ga Ho Yuet Yuen Bakery” business in the future. He hopes to have big achievements.

Fala Chen - Gam Wing Hing

Characteristics: Kind-hearted, glad to help people, and treats people truthfully. Because she has to use sign language to speak, it’s inconvenient for her to communicate with others. Therefore, she’s introverted and feels inferior. Because she has this disability, Hing is the subject of her family’s loving affections, growing up in a very warm house.

Vincent Wan - Gam Wing Chung

Characteristics: He was spoiled since he was little. He is representative of today’s youth; he has a life goal. He’s afraid of getting into trouble. He’s often unhappy and constantly lives life under Yuen’s (Lai Lok Yi) shadow. He fears being compared with him and this causes him great stress. He’s desolate towards family affairs and his love for his family is weak.

Linda Chung - Yu So Chau

Characteristics: Kind-hearted and treats people genuinely. Since she was young, her feelings with Ho (Raymond Lam) have been good. However, her mother Hung (Michelle) enters into Jo (Ha Yu) and Hor’s (Lee See Kei) marriage, causing them to divorce. Consequently, she was forced to part with Ho. Nevertheless, the two still hold very important positions in each other’s hearts.


Kate Tsui - Lo Ka Mei

Characteristics: She appears gentle, honest, and innocent. Her true character is sinister. She has a scheming heart and is skilled at calculating everything she does and everyone she loves. Every step she takes has passed through careful consideration and planning. In order to meet her goals, she will resort to any measure. She is someone who can even be surpass Hung (Michelle Yim) as a manipulative and conniving woman.


Bosco Wong - Ling Chi Shun

Characteristics: Filled with vitality, has great working manner, and doesn’t adhere to small matters. He is heavy on feelings and righteousness. In love he is single-minded. He is happy to help people. In the hospital he is a model doctor loved by patients and welcomed by colleagues.

Wayne Lai - Nin Tsz Yung

Characteristics: On the surface he is someone who doesn’t have a mind of his own. He is snobby. For money he can be ungrateful. He even ignores the boss/worker feelings he built with Hor (Lee See Kei) for many years and changes his “nest”, going to help Jo (Ha Yu). However, it turns out that the reason Yung does all of this is to provide for his younger sister, who is studying abroad in Britain.

Lee Heung Kam - Sheh Kwan Lai

Characteristics: As the Gam family’s oldest elder, she is subject to respect. She often takes advantage of her seniority. Jo (Ha Yu) doesn’t dare to disobey Lai’s wishes. She doesn’t pay attention to right and wrong, black and white. She holds strong resentments and is petty. She bears a grudge against Hor (Lee See Kei). Towards her grandchildren, she has a gentle side.

Synopsis:

CHUNG SIU HO (Lee Sze Kei, Louise) and her husband KAM TAI CHO (Ha Yu) have been working hard for many years to establish a famous reputation for their Moonlight Cake Shop. However, HO discovers that CHO commits adultery with her best friend YAN HUNG (Yim, Michelle) and she breaks up with him miserably. HO brings along her children KAM WING HO (Lam, Raymond), KAM WING HING (Chen Fala) and her adopted daughter SUEN HO YUET (Yeung Yi) to set up another cake shop for a living.

HUNG moves in to live with CHO and she starts playing tricks in the family. She tries pleasing her mother-in-law SHEH KWAN LAI (Lee Heung Kam) in every ways while disuniting her stepson and CHO. Outside the family, HUNG starts expanding their business rapidly and HO's younger sister CHUNG SIU SA (Kwan Kuk Ying, Susanna) is displeased. SA decides to fight for the ownership of their cake shop's brand name in court with HUNG and their relationship with HUNG further deteriorates.

Apart from the cake shop business, HO also spends a lot of efforts on her children. Her oldest son KAM WING KA (Chan Ho, Moses) is not interested in managing the cake shop at all and he indulges himself on stock trading. He also develops an entangling relationship with his cousin LO KA MEI (Tsui Tsz Shan, Kate) and YUET at the same time. On the other hand, HO's younger son WING HO takes up the role of a father in the family and he works hard all the time to earn a living. WING HO loves his childhood friend CHAU (Chung Ka Yan) whole-heartedly but CHAU is in love with the doctor LING CHI SHUN (Wong Chung Chak).

HO works hard unconditionally to strive for the well being of her family members. HUNG, on the other hand, is a very mean person who values her own benefits only. CHO is caught between the two women all the time and he feels helpless. One day, a disaster happens at the cake shop. Here comes a time when human nature, family bonds and love are brought to a trail.


Heart of Greed is TVB 2007 highest rated series and I’m currently hooked on to this Hong Kong drama series. I love watching Hong Kong dramas as their story is more realistic and it also lets you learn something new. Heart of Greed shows a rich family selling abalone, and the boss has 2 wives. This serial attracted an average of 2 million viewers in Hong Kong last year, making it the No 1 serial.
Casts:
  • Moses Chan 陳 豪 as Tong Chi On 唐至安 / Dak Dak Dei / Sai Bau
  • Bosco Wong 黃宗澤 as Gilbert / Tong Chi Yat 唐至逸
  • Raymond Lam 林 峯 as Alfred / Ching Leung 程 亮
  • Linda Chung 鍾嘉欣 as Seung Joi Sum 常在心
  • Yoyo Mung 蒙嘉慧 as Shui Ming Ha 水明霞 / Sui Mak Mak (外號「水擘擘」)
  • Tavia Yeung 楊 怡 as Jackie / Cheuk Man-Lai卓文麗
  • Michelle Yim 米 雪 as Ling Lei 凌 莉
  • Lee See Kei 李司棋 as Ling Hau 凌 巧 / Dai Kai
  • Ha Yu 夏 雨 as Tong Yan Gai 唐仁佳/ Dai Bau
  • Susanna Kwan 關菊英 as Wong Sau Kam 王秀琴 / Francis / Sai Kai
  • Chris Lai Lok Yi 黎諾懿 as Tong Chi Foon 唐至歡
  • Fala Chen 陳法拉 as Tong Chi Yan 唐至欣
  • 阮兆祥 as Uncle Bor 凌 波
  • Carrie Lam 林 莉 as 黎卓蘭(外號「草餅」)

Synopsis:

It is a story of a renowned sea-products retailer and a big traditional family, in which there are those who manage to endure to the end, those who consider themselves superior to everyone else, those who love and respect their brothers, those who seek every opportunity to fulfill their ambition, those who stay loyal to their beloved, and those who remain grateful for whatever they get..

When hatred is stirred up among the family..the family breaks down..

Family unity has always been a big concern for multi-millionaire Tong Yan-Gai (Ha Yu), his official wife Ling Hau (Lee See Kei) and their adopted son Tong Chi-on (Moses Chan). Gai’s mistress Wong Sau-Kam (Susanna Kwan), on the other hand, is a calculating woman who always wants to secure herself a recognized status. Hau’s sister Ling Lei (Michelle Yim) helps run Gai’s business and has been keeping a big secret for her brother-in-law. Once the secret is out, the Tong family starts to fall apart..

Love and Romance, Gai’s son Chi-yat /Gilbert (Bosco Wong) would like to tie the knot with Cheuk Man-Lai /Jackie (Tavia Yeung) who is already married. Lai is also the main cause of dispute between Yat and On. On gets to know a pair of friends Sheung Zoi-Sum (Linda Chung) and Shui Ming-ha (Yoyo Mung). He falls in love with Sum but Sum is attracted to a young passionate solicitor Ching Leung/ Alfred (Raymond Lam). In the meantime, the born romantic Ha chooses to be a runaway bride just prior to her marriage…

Friday, September 26, 2008

Company Dinner - Berbuka Puasa



Last Wednesday, my company had "Berbuka Puasa" Dinner at Luk Yu Tea House, situated at the very trendy Starhill Gallery in Bukit Bintang.

A famous name in Hong Kong, the outlet in Starhill Gallery, is right next to the escalator, encased in a kinda jewel boxlike walls made with glass and metal.

step into another world


start with some braised peanuts

One must give them the thumbs up, as despite the small space, service is excellent and very efficient.

whet your appetite with one peanut each time

My favourite appetizer at the moment is these braised peanuts. These were excellent - huge and not too overcooked. Looked home made since it had bits of black tealeaves mingling with the peanuts. Usually, most restaurants use the canned ones to serve.


fluffy char xiu baos (RM9++)


While waiting for our another boss n his family to come, v ordered some dim sum :D
The essentials of course, were top on the list - fluffy steamed buns filled with chicken char siu. I know the taste is definitely not comparable to the real stuff, but Luk Yu does a very decent version.

crunchy har kaus (RM13.50++)

Another must-have when doing the dim sum - har kau, prawn dumplings. These were not bad.

Luk Yu serves a total of 36 varieties of dim sum, 50 a la carte items as well as an array of desserts and various premium teas.


A meal of dim sum is never complete without a satisfying pot of Chinese tea. All-time favourites such as Jasmine, Oolong, and Chrysanthemum teas are available along with premium teas such as Silver Needle Jasmine, An Xi Guan Yin Wan and Ginseng Oolong. There are also rare premium tealeaves available on the retail rack for the enjoyment of tea lovers in the comforts of their home.


Overall, a nice place to dine and relax. I love the atmosphere of this place, since I get to see the cook and his people in action. Tastewise, not everything is fantastic especially the desserts, which I felt was quite mediocre.


Luk Yu Teahouse
Feast Village
Starhill Gallery
Jalan Bukit Bintang
Kuala Lumpur
Tel: 03 - 2782 3850
(Pork free. Open from 10am to midnight daily. Dim sum is available the whole day.)

Thursday, September 25, 2008

Highway Speed Trap : Raya 2008

Dear all, enclose are the regular spots to lookout for every year. Drive safe!

PLUS North Bound (ke Utara)
*Under a bridge at about 456km, Sg Buloh junction.
*Under a bridge at about 459km, Bukit Lanjan interchange.
*Under the overhead restaurant at Sg Buloh.
*Under the last bridge before Sg Besi toll at 309.2km.
*Under the bridge at 296.5km, Bangi junction.
*Under the newly constructed bridge at 289.0km, after Nilai North junction.
*Under the bridge at 286.5km, Nilai North junction.


PLUS South Bound (ke Selatan)
*Below signboard at about 454.6km and 455.2km, Sg Buloh layby.
*Under the bridge after Subang junction at 11.3km.
*Under the bridge at 22km, Bukit Lanjan junction.
*Under the bridge before Mint hotel, Sg Besi Toll. 80km/h only!
*Under the bridge at 302.8km, Kajang junction.
*About 1km south of Bangi junction, both south and north bound outer lanes* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
*At 296.5km and 297km, Bangi junction.
*Under the newly constructed bridge at 289.0km, before Nilai North junction.
*At 285.5km and 285.8km, Nilai North junction.
*On center divider at 251.8km and 253km after Senawang junction.
*After Alor Gajah junction at 213.9km, next to water theme park.
*Behind the right hand crash barrier at 198.4km.


Elite Central Link East/North Bound
*On left hand side at 4.8km after Batu Tiga/Shah Alam exit
*Under the overhead restaurant at USJ/Hicom junction about 8.5km. 90km/h zone!
*Below the bridge before USJ/Hicom junction at 10.5km.


Elite Central Link West/South Bound
*Under the overhead restaurant at USJ/Hicom junction about 8.5km. 90km/h zone!
*Below the bridge before USJ/Hicom junction at 10.5km.
*After exit from KLIA toll to the airport, below Jalan Pekeliling flyover. 90km/h


NKVE East/North Bound
*300m before Jalan Duta toll, 60km/h!
*Behind crash barrier on the left when going towards Jalan Duta toll, at 24.9km, 80km/h!
*Below bridge at Damansara Junction, 17.5km


NKVE West/South Bound
*Behind crash barrier on the left when leaving Jalan Duta toll from KL, at 25.3 km and 25.7km, 80km/h!
*From Jln Duta, below the bridge, 23km, 80km/h zone!
*From Jln Duta, at the underpass at Sg Buloh Y-junction, 22km.
*Behind crash barrier at Damansara Junction, 17.7km and 16.8km
*Below railway bridge at 11.2km
*Under the bridge at Shah Alam junction.


Kesas East Bound
*Under the bridge at 44.8km, downhill run after Puchong junction.


Kesas West Bound
*At Sg Besi side of East Bound Toll. Kuala LumpurCity
*Jalan Duta; below the flyover at the Damansara junction, 70km/h zone.


Klang
*Dual carriageway between Klang and Port Klang. Towards Klang direction, at about 13km mile stone. 70km/h only!


East Coast
*Road sign at Karak highway is inadequate especially at Y junction; if you are unfamilar, go slow.
*East bound, downhill run after Raub junction.
*Maran, 60km/h zone.
*Paya Bungor, 70km/h zone.


SPEED TRAPS IN JOHOR
South Bound
*Tangkak junction.
*Under the bridge after Yong Peng


North junction
*at 97.3km.
*Ayer Hitam junction.
*Sedenak junction.


SPEED TRAPS IN PERLIS, KEDAH
North Bound
*Around Ayer Hitam in 60km/h zone.
*Before Perwaja Steel.
*Sg Petani junction.
*Between Seberang Jaya junction and Sg Dua Toll.
*PenangBridgeat island end.Speed limit 80km/h.


South Bound
*PenangBridgeisland end. Speed limit 80km/h.
*About 2km before Juru Toll Speed limit 90km/h.


SPEED TRAPS IN PERAK
North Bound

*Under the bridge at 197.1km and 198.8km, after
Kamunting Junction.
*Under the bridge at 204.3km, after Kamunting
Junction.
*Under the bridge at 208km, before Kamunting Junction.
*Under the bridge at 214.8km, before Kamunting
junction.
*Ipoh Vista Point at about 263km. Speed limit 80km/h.
*Under the bridge at 271km, Ipoh North Junction.
*Under the bridge at 274.4km, Ipoh South Junction.
*Under the bridge at 286.9km, Simpang Pulai Junction.
*Under the bridge at 296km, Gopeng Junction.
*Under the bridge at 352.6km, after Sungkai Junction.
*Under the bridge at 353km, Sungkai Junction.
*Under the bridge at 373km, Slim River Junction.


South Bound
*Under the bridge at 199km, before Kamunting junction.
*Under the bridge at 241.9km, at Kalau Kangsar
junction.
*Under the sign post at 296.1km, before Gopeng
Junction.
*Under the bridge at 297km, at Gopeng Junction.
*Under the bridge at 300km, after Gopeng junction.
*Under the bridge at 308.6km, after Gopeng junction.
*Under the bridge at 372.6km, at SlimRiverjunction.
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