Lord of Shanghai — Season 1, Episode 24: Episode 24
Crime • 45 min • 1 season, 32 episodes • ★ 9.0/10
Episode synopsis
Meeting up with HON LAP at night, NGO-TIN pleads with him for the release of all the workers. HON LAP replies that only through handing over KWUN-CHIU to them can the Chairman feel relieved. TING-TING gives the press card to KWUN-CHIU, and upon her departure, SIU-HONG suddenly appears. Right away, TING-TING asks SIU-HONG why he tailed after her and whether he has become NGO-TIN's protégé. NGO-TIN is conferred a medal of honor, making the other businessmen sit up and take notice. Since the Japanese Chief Engineer is dead, the government is seeking new bids for the Tianjin North Railway project. Hoping that a Chinese company will be awarded the infrastructure contract, NGO-TIN proactively contacts the Chinese businessmen, aiming to raise enough money in bidding for it……
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.