Heiress
世纪情
A story begins in early 19th century Singapore. A group of rubber-tappers are working in the rubber plantation. Suddenly, one of the workers cries out in pain when he is bitten by a poisionous snake. The injured worker groans in agony but no one seems able to help him. From among the group of curious workers who have gathered, a young man, Ting Zhuangfei (Huang Yiliang), quickly tears up his shirt. He swiftly fashions a tourniquet and binds up the wound. Zhuangfei then quickly sucks out the poision from the wound. Peng, the plantation supervisor, not only does not show concern for the injured worker but passes sarcastic remarks about the groans he heard. Zhuangfei is annoyed and ignores him. As the worker was bitten by a rare and deadly snake and dies, the workers are unwilling to return to the dense plantation for the latex. Peng panics when he notices the workers dispersing. He tries to order them back to work. Zhuangfei advises him not to force the workers as this may make them more rebellious. Peng is angry. He tells Zhuangfei to mind his own business and to stop interfering. He also caustically reminds Zhuangfei of his lowly position as the son of the Zhao's family nanny. Zhuangfei walks away angrily. Meanwhile, the plantation owner, Zhao Ke-ru (Wu Weiqiang), returns home from a business trip. He seeks out Nanny Qing-sao (Wang Xiuyun) and asks about Du Shi (Zhu Yuye), his wife's health. Qing-sao assures him that Du Shi is well and that she is only experiencing some slight discomfort with her pregnancy. Ke-ru is pleased to learn of this. He tells Qing-sao to take good care of his wife. Just then, Ke-ru is informed by one of his servants, Geng, that something has happened in the plantation. Ke-ru is shocked to learn that a worker has died from a snake bite. He quickly rushes to the scene. Peng is having a heated argument with the workers. Ke-ru tries to mediate but the workers are unwilling to compromise. Suddenly, thick clouds of smoke drift past. Ke-ru, Peng and the workers are worried that the plantation has caught fire. However, they are relieved to learn that the smoke is used by Zhuangfei to lure the snake away. When the coast is clear and safe, the workers willingly return to work. After the incident, Ke-ru is impressed with Zhuangfei's initiative and quick thinking. Ke-ru then asks Zhuangfei to return to the homestead with him for some money for the dead worker's funeral. On their arrival, they are greeted with more bad news. Shi has gone into premature labour. Although Ke-ru and his eldest daughter Min-er (Lin Liyun), both wish to send her to a hospital, the patriach Zhao Tong, is against the idea. Faced with this dilemma, Zhuangfei decides to take matters into his own hands. He rushes into Du Shi's room and carries her to the carriage. He brings her to the hospital where she delivers a baby boy. Zhao Ke-ru and his father, Zhao Tong, are both impressed with Zhuangfei's actions and hold him in high regard. While everyone is busy an...
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| Director | 李建武 |
|---|---|
| Cast | Huang Yi LiangXiang YunHuang Shi NanHuang Wen Yong |
| Writer | 王启基 |
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A story begins in early 19th century Singapore. A group of rubber-tappers are working in the rubber plantation. Suddenly, one of the workers cries out in pain when he is bitten by a poisionous snake. The injured worker groans in agony but no one seems able to help him. From among the group of curious workers who have gathered, a young man, Ting Zhuangfei (Huang Yiliang), quickly tears up his shirt.
A story begins in early 19th century Singapore. A group of rubber-tappers are working in the rubber plantation. Suddenly, one of the workers cries out in pain when he is bitten by a poisionous snake. The injured worker groans in agony but no one seems able to help him. From among the group of curious workers who have gathered, a young man, Ting Zhuangfei (Huang Yiliang), quickly tears up his shirt.
Du Shi has brought untold happiness to the Zhao family with the birth of her son. Zhao Tong who has always longed for a grandson to carry on his family name is pleased beyond words with the new member of his family. Zhao Tong and his family are going to visit Du Shi at the hospital when Wan-er informs them that she is not feeling well and would like to remain at home.
Du Shi has brought untold happiness to the Zhao family with the birth of her son. Zhao Tong who has always longed for a grandson to carry on his family name is pleased beyond words with the new member of his family. Zhao Tong and his family are going to visit Du Shi at the hospital when Wan-er informs them that she is not feeling well and would like to remain at home.
Da Wen visits that Zhaos. Min-er and Wan-er are surprised to learn that he is their long-lost cousin from England. Wan-er is embarrassed because of what had happened earlier. Da Wen, on the other hand takes no offence. When Da Wen tries to explain to Wan-er his reasons for not revealing his identity the other day, Wan-er begins to act like a spoilt brat. She refuses to listen to Da Wen's explanations and even throws tantrums.
Da Wen visits that Zhaos. Min-er and Wan-er are surprised to learn that he is their long-lost cousin from England. Wan-er is embarrassed because of what had happened earlier. Da Wen, on the other hand takes no offence. When Da Wen tries to explain to Wan-er his reasons for not revealing his identity the other day, Wan-er begins to act like a spoilt brat. She refuses to listen to Da Wen's explanations and even throws tantrums.
Yushu develops a high fever. Da Wen quickly sends him off to a hospital for treatment. Just then, Wan-er and Min-er decide to pay Yushu a visit to apologise for Wan-er's rashness. They meet Da Wen's girlfriend Anita. Anita misunderstands that they are trying to see Da Wen and quarrels with them. However, she reveals that Da Wen is not around as he has sent Yushu to the hospital.
Yushu develops a high fever. Da Wen quickly sends him off to a hospital for treatment. Just then, Wan-er and Min-er decide to pay Yushu a visit to apologise for Wan-er's rashness. They meet Da Wen's girlfriend Anita. Anita misunderstands that they are trying to see Da Wen and quarrels with them. However, she reveals that Da Wen is not around as he has sent Yushu to the hospital.
As Ke-ru has a son when he is middle-aged, the one month celebration for his only heir, is on a grand scale. Zhuangfei and Tianyun hurry back for the celebration. However, Zhao San is unhappy about their presence. Zhuangfei and Tianyun meet Wan-er along the corridor and enquire about her cousin. Wan-er informs them that Dawen had returned to England two days ago.
As Ke-ru has a son when he is middle-aged, the one month celebration for his only heir, is on a grand scale. Zhuangfei and Tianyun hurry back for the celebration. However, Zhao San is unhappy about their presence. Zhuangfei and Tianyun meet Wan-er along the corridor and enquire about her cousin. Wan-er informs them that Dawen had returned to England two days ago.
After Wan-er leaves in a huff, she goes to the rubber plantation to look for Zhuangfei and Tianyun. Zhuangfei advises her to return home and reconcile with her family. Wan-er refuses. Yushu suspects that Wan-er may be with Zhuangfei when he learns from Ke-ru that she is missing. He decides to risk it and goes alone in the dark to the plantation in search of Wan-er. Yushu finds her there.
After Wan-er leaves in a huff, she goes to the rubber plantation to look for Zhuangfei and Tianyun. Zhuangfei advises her to return home and reconcile with her family. Wan-er refuses. Yushu suspects that Wan-er may be with Zhuangfei when he learns from Ke-ru that she is missing. He decides to risk it and goes alone in the dark to the plantation in search of Wan-er. Yushu finds her there.
Tianyun is hurt by a falling tree. Zhuangfei and some workers carry the injured Tianyun towards the Zhao's rubber plantation. On the same day, Du Shi is flattered by Zhao San while out for a stroll with the baby. Zhao San instigates her to put in a good word for him to Zhao Tong and Ke-ru. Du Shi promises to try when there is an opportunity. But she reveals that Ke-ru loves Wan-er as much as the baby.
Tianyun is hurt by a falling tree. Zhuangfei and some workers carry the injured Tianyun towards the Zhao's rubber plantation. On the same day, Du Shi is flattered by Zhao San while out for a stroll with the baby. Zhao San instigates her to put in a good word for him to Zhao Tong and Ke-ru. Du Shi promises to try when there is an opportunity. But she reveals that Ke-ru loves Wan-er as much as the baby.
Meanwhile, Ke-ru has good impression of Yushu after learning of Yushu's willingness to help in setting up of the school. Min-er also grows fond of Tianyun. She is worried that he may be asked to return to the fields. She approached Zhuangfei and requests that Tianyun be posted elsewhere. Zhuangfei assures her that he will make alternative arrangement. Min-er assures him that Yushu is not interested in Wan-er.
Meanwhile, Ke-ru has good impression of Yushu after learning of Yushu's willingness to help in setting up of the school. Min-er also grows fond of Tianyun. She is worried that he may be asked to return to the fields. She approached Zhuangfei and requests that Tianyun be posted elsewhere. Zhuangfei assures her that he will make alternative arrangement. Min-er assures him that Yushu is not interested in Wan-er.
Jiang Hua, who does not understand why he is imprisoned, is angry with Dehai. Xiaojun is, however, no thrown into jail. She is worried about Jiang Hua and refuses to leave him. Meanwhile, Yi Shan orders his guards to search Jiang Hua for incriminately evidence. They discover a small knife on him. Yi Shan is certain that Jiang Hua is the man they are looking.
Jiang Hua, who does not understand why he is imprisoned, is angry with Dehai. Xiaojun is, however, no thrown into jail. She is worried about Jiang Hua and refuses to leave him. Meanwhile, Yi Shan orders his guards to search Jiang Hua for incriminately evidence. They discover a small knife on him. Yi Shan is certain that Jiang Hua is the man they are looking.
Yi Yuanhong manages to trick Xiaojun into following him to a brothel. He tries to take advantage of Xiaojun, They end up struggling and Xiaojun is hurt. Fortunately, Yi Kun arrives and helps Xiaojun escape. Yi Kun chides Yuanhong for his behaviour. Yi Kun reveals that Jianghua has been released and that he may take revenge if he learns of Yuanhong's indiscreet action.
Yi Yuanhong manages to trick Xiaojun into following him to a brothel. He tries to take advantage of Xiaojun, They end up struggling and Xiaojun is hurt. Fortunately, Yi Kun arrives and helps Xiaojun escape. Yi Kun chides Yuanhong for his behaviour. Yi Kun reveals that Jianghua has been released and that he may take revenge if he learns of Yuanhong's indiscreet action.
Jianghua and some of the troupe members including the leader, Liuzhao, are rehearsing when they are interuppted by Yi Kun's arrival. Yi Kun proposes that Yuanhong apologises to Jianghua in front of everyone during the dinner celebrations which he will host. Yuanhong is unhappy. The same day, Jianghua and Xiaojun are confronted by Yuanhong. He threatens Jianghua not to accept his offer of a public apology on that day.
Jianghua and some of the troupe members including the leader, Liuzhao, are rehearsing when they are interuppted by Yi Kun's arrival. Yi Kun proposes that Yuanhong apologises to Jianghua in front of everyone during the dinner celebrations which he will host. Yuanhong is unhappy. The same day, Jianghua and Xiaojun are confronted by Yuanhong. He threatens Jianghua not to accept his offer of a public apology on that day.
Jianghua is beaten up by the thugs employed by Yuanhong. Jianghua manages to injure one of the thugs with his knife. However, the group disperses when they realize two Indian policemen are heading their way. Jianghua also escapes in the chaos. Meanwhile, Xiaojun and her father are worried about Jianghua. They wonder what has happened to him. When an injured Jianghua returns to the troupe, Liuzhao realizes the seriousness of the situation.
Jianghua is beaten up by the thugs employed by Yuanhong. Jianghua manages to injure one of the thugs with his knife. However, the group disperses when they realize two Indian policemen are heading their way. Jianghua also escapes in the chaos. Meanwhile, Xiaojun and her father are worried about Jianghua. They wonder what has happened to him. When an injured Jianghua returns to the troupe, Liuzhao realizes the seriousness of the situation.
Zhuangfei is surprised to learn why Zhao Tong had summoned him to his rest room. He advises Zhao Tong to take a rest and to let the matter drop as he thinks Zhao Tong is not his usual self. However, Zhao Tong assures Zhuangfei that he means what he has proposed as he likes him and thinks that he would make a suitable grandson-in-law. Zhuangfei is elated by Zhao Tong's suggestion but is also aware of their differences in social status.
Zhuangfei is surprised to learn why Zhao Tong had summoned him to his rest room. He advises Zhao Tong to take a rest and to let the matter drop as he thinks Zhao Tong is not his usual self. However, Zhao Tong assures Zhuangfei that he means what he has proposed as he likes him and thinks that he would make a suitable grandson-in-law. Zhuangfei is elated by Zhao Tong's suggestion but is also aware of their differences in social status.
Zhao San goes to look for Wan-er at the hostel. He learns from the receptionist that Wan-er did visit Yushu earlier and that they had gone out together. Zhao San hurries home. He tells Ke-ru that Wan-er has left with Yushu and they may have eloped. Ke-ru is angry. Min-er and Dushi try to convince him that it is not possible. Ke-ru orders Zhao San to lead a group of workers to search for Yushu and Wan-er at the train station and at the pier.
Zhao San goes to look for Wan-er at the hostel. He learns from the receptionist that Wan-er did visit Yushu earlier and that they had gone out together. Zhao San hurries home. He tells Ke-ru that Wan-er has left with Yushu and they may have eloped. Ke-ru is angry. Min-er and Dushi try to convince him that it is not possible. Ke-ru orders Zhao San to lead a group of workers to search for Yushu and Wan-er at the train station and at the pier.
Zhuangfei decides to leave Zhao Tong's plantations as he is aware that Wan-er and Yushu will be getting married soon. He raises the question with Ke-ru. Ke-ru is puzzled by Zhuangfei's attitude. He tries to retain Zhuangfei but he is adamant about leaving. Ke-ru asks him whether Wan-er's impeding marriage has anything to do with his decision. Zhuangfei is surprised that Ke-ru is so observant but denies it.
Zhuangfei decides to leave Zhao Tong's plantations as he is aware that Wan-er and Yushu will be getting married soon. He raises the question with Ke-ru. Ke-ru is puzzled by Zhuangfei's attitude. He tries to retain Zhuangfei but he is adamant about leaving. Ke-ru asks him whether Wan-er's impeding marriage has anything to do with his decision. Zhuangfei is surprised that Ke-ru is so observant but denies it.
When Ruolan sends Xiaojun off at the pier, the latter is nabbed by some men posing as the secret police. Ruolan rushes home to inform her father without realizing that Yi Kun is involved. Yi Kun is pleased that Ruolan is so easily taken in. He pretends that he is unable to help since Ruolan was apprehended by the secret police. The same night, Jianghua arrives. He goes to look for Ke-ru, hoping for some good news.
When Ruolan sends Xiaojun off at the pier, the latter is nabbed by some men posing as the secret police. Ruolan rushes home to inform her father without realizing that Yi Kun is involved. Yi Kun is pleased that Ruolan is so easily taken in. He pretends that he is unable to help since Ruolan was apprehended by the secret police. The same night, Jianghua arrives. He goes to look for Ke-ru, hoping for some good news.
Yi Kun puts his devious plans to work. He makes Xiaojun write a letter, asking Jianghua and her father to meet her at the pier that night. Yi Kun, on the other hand, makes arrangement for his henchmen to inform Dehai of Xiaojun's plans. He also secretly informs the police, hoping that Jianghua will be nabbed by them. Yi Kun's plans are carried out smoothly. When Dehai arrives at the scene, so does a group of policemen.
Yi Kun puts his devious plans to work. He makes Xiaojun write a letter, asking Jianghua and her father to meet her at the pier that night. Yi Kun, on the other hand, makes arrangement for his henchmen to inform Dehai of Xiaojun's plans. He also secretly informs the police, hoping that Jianghua will be nabbed by them. Yi Kun's plans are carried out smoothly. When Dehai arrives at the scene, so does a group of policemen.
Wan-er reveals to her sister what caused her to cut short her honeymoon. Min-er is horrified to learn that Wan-er walked out on Yushu after their tiff. It seems Yushu's parents were unhappy to learn of his marriage to Wan-er. They also objected to Yushu marrying into the Zhao family. Instead, they want Yushu and Wan-er to remain in Hong Kong with them.
Wan-er reveals to her sister what caused her to cut short her honeymoon. Min-er is horrified to learn that Wan-er walked out on Yushu after their tiff. It seems Yushu's parents were unhappy to learn of his marriage to Wan-er. They also objected to Yushu marrying into the Zhao family. Instead, they want Yushu and Wan-er to remain in Hong Kong with them.
Yushu surprises Wan-er by suddenly returning. Ke-ru wants to know the reaction of his parents. Yushu hesitatingly replies that he had managed to persuade his parents to accept his marriage. Dushi stares at him while Zhao Tan pretends to be pleased to see him. He flatters Yushu and Wan-er by saying that they will surely remain a devoted couple for the rest of their lives. Wan-er and Yushu go to see Zhao Tong.
Yushu surprises Wan-er by suddenly returning. Ke-ru wants to know the reaction of his parents. Yushu hesitatingly replies that he had managed to persuade his parents to accept his marriage. Dushi stares at him while Zhao Tan pretends to be pleased to see him. He flatters Yushu and Wan-er by saying that they will surely remain a devoted couple for the rest of their lives. Wan-er and Yushu go to see Zhao Tong.
Ke-ru and Zhao San are accused of being traitors. They quickly plead their innocence. Ke-ru explains that he has returned to China merely to buy properties and to get labourers. But the officials wants him to explain why he has given financial aid to Sun's followers. Ke-ru is shocked and quickly argues that he is only doing a charitable act. This infuriates the official who orders that Ke-ru be tortured in order to force him to speak the truth.
Ke-ru and Zhao San are accused of being traitors. They quickly plead their innocence. Ke-ru explains that he has returned to China merely to buy properties and to get labourers. But the officials wants him to explain why he has given financial aid to Sun's followers. Ke-ru is shocked and quickly argues that he is only doing a charitable act. This infuriates the official who orders that Ke-ru be tortured in order to force him to speak the truth.
Yushu is pleased that he is going to be a father soon. At the same time, he is worried that because of Wan-er's pregnancy, she will not be able to go to China. The task of rescuing Ke-ru falls solely on him. While he is expressing his reluctance to leave her, Dushi arrives and demands that he hands over the power to execute the Zhaos' estates to her. Yushu refuses to give in to her demand.
Yushu is pleased that he is going to be a father soon. At the same time, he is worried that because of Wan-er's pregnancy, she will not be able to go to China. The task of rescuing Ke-ru falls solely on him. While he is expressing his reluctance to leave her, Dushi arrives and demands that he hands over the power to execute the Zhaos' estates to her. Yushu refuses to give in to her demand.
Wan-er is displeased with her husband for sending Zhuangfei away as she needs his help badly. Yushu offers to help her but she remarks that he will not be able to help her manage the plantations. Yushu does not agree. Wan-er then cites the example of him handing over the right to manage the estate to Dushi. Yushu argues that Dushi is the mistress of the house. Wan-er hints that Dushi is not fit to take charge.
Wan-er is displeased with her husband for sending Zhuangfei away as she needs his help badly. Yushu offers to help her but she remarks that he will not be able to help her manage the plantations. Yushu does not agree. Wan-er then cites the example of him handing over the right to manage the estate to Dushi. Yushu argues that Dushi is the mistress of the house. Wan-er hints that Dushi is not fit to take charge.