Once Upon a Time in Shanghai — Season 1, Episode 3: Episode 3
Drama • 47 min • 1 season, 40 episodes • ★ 8.0/10
Episode synopsis
HOI appoints YAU as his assistant. Thinking that HOI is blind, YIU looks down upon him. HOI wins the first game. In the second game, YIU instructs his henchmen to make noise to distract HOI but his trick does not work. However HOI is shocked by WA and he loses the second game. In the third game, HOI recalls his promise made in front of KWAN. He concentrates his mind and at last wins the game. He gets the casino Xanado back. He begs WA to forgive him as he did not turn up to elope with her. However WA ignores him. YIU goes to the railway station to meet CHING who has finished her study. WING wants to kill YIU and he takes CHING as the hostage. KEUNG is also there as he goes to see WAN off. Chivalry drives KEUNG to save CHING. He drives WING and CHING away and before WING leaves, he gives him some money. CHING is safe. CHING is attracted by KEUNG. No one dares to work for HOI because of YIU's threat……
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.