Lord of Shanghai — Season 1, Episode 18: Episode 18
Crime • 45 min • 1 season, 32 episodes • ★ 9.0/10
Episode synopsis
NGO-TIN exposes the casino dealer's fraudulent scheme of siphoning money off the tables, which makes KAM-TONG so happy that he decides to promote NGO-TIN. Having returned to the Chinese Sector to visit MEI-KAM and HOK-YIU, NGO-TIN gets to know that KAI-WAH is still mad at him for having left them. A friend of the French Consulate, Father TONG, is planning on a missionary trip to Tianjin, but is kidnapped by some masked criminals. With FIORI enraged over the crime, KAM-TONG claims that he is able to rescue Father TONG within three days. At last, quick-witted NGO-TIN successfully saves Father TONG from danger. KAM-TONG then summons NGO-TIN, who however dares not to take the credit, so KAM-TONG decides to take him in as his protégé. Meanwhile, KWAI-SENG feels ill and it turns out she is pregnant, making KAM-TONG feel very delighted……
About Lord of Shanghai
In a time when Shanghai was controlled by the merciless warlords, sworn brothers Kiu Ngo-Tin and Kung Siu-San have to rely on each other. Together, the ruthless Siu-San and the cunning Ngo-Tin create a world of their own, but in order to stay on top, Ngo-Tin has no choice but to leave his past behind completely, including his confidant and true love Ku Siu-Lau, a Peking opera apprentice. When Ngo-Tin catches the attention of a local casino boss, he is introduced to Kam Tong, Shanghai's most powerful tycoon. Along with Siu-San, Ngo-Tin and Kam Tong become legendary figures in Shanghai. But success is short-lived as a single city cannot accomodate three leaders; Siu-San and Kam Tong enter a battle for power, creating havoc in Shanghai.