Once Upon a Time in Shanghai — Season 1, Episode 18: Episode 18
Drama • 47 min • 1 season, 40 episodes • ★ 8.0/10
Episode synopsis
HOI and HAU escape. LIK cannot finish his duty as KEUNG brings the French Ambassador to stop him. LIK has to let go of them but before they leave, LIK reminds KEUNG that he should not betray YIU. HOI suspects LING’s real identity and intention. When LING is peeping at the floor plan of Xanado, JO sees her. LING frames JO having taken the money of the casino. YAU is deceived by her. HOI sends JO to Guangzhou to investigate LING’s background. HOI leaves a bomb in YIU’s car to threaten him. Thinking that CHING will be hurt, KEUNG rushes to save her. He feels relieved when he finds CHING all right. He decides to overcome all his burden and discloses his love of her in front of CHING. YAN delivers a speech in Shanghai so as to ask for financial support. TUNG kills him but he is also slightly hurt. Meanwhile HAU enters the hotel.
About Once Upon a Time in Shanghai
Set in 1930s Shanghai, the story opens with legendary gambler Gon and his vow to recover his father's casino from Shanghai tycoon Fung In his quest, he becomes acquainted with Sou and uncovers her fiance's nefarious conspiracy. Sou gives her heart to Gon, but he can't forget his old love Gu. Meanwhile, up-and-coming gangster Hui Man Keung is quickly making his name in Shanghai. Crossing paths during chaotic times, Hui, Gon, and Ding Lik become brothers and business partners, but Fung recruits Hui and Ding to his side through backhanded methods. Though deeply in love with Fung's daughter Ching Ching, Hui can only turn away from love and friendship when Fung's true nature is revealed. Fung, however, is not about to just let Hui walk away.