Slim Chances - Season 1

1x1 - Episode 1

February 4, 2002

SHIRLEY is a very tough person, who works as a supervisor in a pharmaceutical company named Yan Oi Tong. The pharmaceutical company is actually owned by her cousin, BON. Everyone in the company knows that SHIRLEY is difficult to deal with because of her harsh criticism. Without questioning, SHIRLEY has neither friends nor any loyal companion in the company. But at the early stage of the company set up, SHIRLEY has made a remarkable success for the company. Thus, enable her to dominate such an important role in the management; however, she also has opponent. KWOK is the son in law of BON, who often disagrees with SHIRELY. Despite the economy downsize, overall business of Yan Oi Tong still has impressing revenue except the slim product, Fit 100. The deficit of this department annoys their department head, YAU KA CHEN. Though WONG MANDY is the top sales of this department, her contribution cannot change the sales figures either.… ...

1x2 - Episode 2

February 5, 2002

Just when everyone believes that CHEN is having a promotion due to his office renovation, they are shock to learn that SHIRLEY is moving down her office at Department Fit 100 afterwards. The arrival of SHIRLEY is definitely not welcome by all staffs; especially their performance will be closely watched since then. But welcome lunch is a tradition in the company; all staffs are invited to have lunch with SHIRLEY upon her arrival. The lunch is costly because SHIRLEY has ordered a lot of delicious food; yet, the staffs still do not aware that the meal is on their cost. As MAN is the son of her tailor and a close friend of her own brother, SHIRLEY shows extraordinary care on MAN. However, MAN feels embarrass and uncomfortable for her kindness. Lunch over; CHEN announces that all staffs have to share the bill, which makes MANDY very discontent.… ...

1x3 - Episode 3

February 6, 2002

Due to the feverish of being an actor, TAK gives up his job and concentrates on acting. However, the producer teases his obesity and terminates his casting. TAK has a bad day and when he returns home, SHIRLEY scolds him for his reckless decision in resigning the job. TAK finds no place to air his grieves; therefore, he runaway from home and shelters at his best friend, SI CHI KEN’s apartment temporarily. MAN has a girlfriend named WING KI. LIN dislikes her vanity and harsh demanding characters, especially when KI always monitors MAN closely. On the other hand, MANDY does not obtain any appreciation from SHIRLEY. SHIRLEY ignores her praise and insists to have a good result on the sales figures. MANDY is disappointed. Thrilling news happens to PIC. Her fiance abandons her just before their marriage takes place. MANDY rushes to comfort PIC and avoids her to commits suicide; meanwhile, she loses an order.… ...

1x4 - Episode 4

February 7, 2002

Unless KEI finds someone to replace him for driving the taxi, otherwise, he cannot make his song at studio. Meanwhile, he meets TAK, who is wandering because of jobless. Both of them share their dreams in entertainment business; yet, become good friends instantly. And, TAK helps KEI to be taxi driver voluntarily. Coincidentally, KEN meets PIC at a beauty salon, while PIC is querying at the reception. KEN finds PIC very interesting because of her character. Apart, TAK returns home to visit his doggy. HEN takes the chance to cook some delicious food for him in order to change his mind for leaving. However, TAK insists to earn his own living. LIN encourages MAN to have drink with TAK and KEN; hence, offends KI. Besides, MANDY hits the sales target and present it to SHIRLEY with joy; however, SHIRLEY shows little appreciation only.… ...

1x5 - Episode 5

February 8, 2002

In order to help LIN, SHIRLEY acts as a matchmaker and introduces VIVIEN to MAN. MAN feels irritate for her kindness. Besides, TAK is attracted by the sexy of MANDY. When he knows that MANDY will deliver products to KI regularly, he visits the fitness club persistently. Meanwhile, MANDY targets at the obesity of TAK for selling her product; hence, she takes a proactive step to make friends with him. Interesting enough, BO targets KEN as her future husband. The company installs CCTV in the office; yet, spies on the performance of staffs. MANDY feels annoying and inconvenient to carry on her freelance business during office hours. One day, SHIRELY discovers that TAK is working as a taxi driver by accident. Though she follows his taxi closely in order to find prove, TAK is able to get rid of her chase. Hence, SHIRLEY fakes that the dog of TAK is sick; thus, induces TAK to return home.… ...

1x6 - Episode 6

February 11, 2002

The sale of Fit 100 has no improvement; therefore, SHIRLEY decides to terminate sales personnel. Both MANDY and BO are scared before the execution. But they are released when they knows that they are not selected this time. The atmosphere in the office is still tense; hence, MANDY decides to smug her freelance products away. Somehow, partial of her products goes to trash because of the carelessness of the cleaning staff. MANDY suffers a loss then. SHIRLEY orders MAN to invite VIVIEN for lab testing on their new product; meanwhile, creates chances for them to develop further relationship. Therefore, MANDY misunderstands that VIVIEN is the girlfriend of MAN. Meanwhile, KI purchases two boxes of slim products from MANDY; yet, MAN discovers the freelance business of MANDY accidentally. He asks KI to return the goods to MANDY immediately then. In the confusion, MANDY tears the invoice carelessly and suffers another loss again.… ...

1x7 - Episode 7

February 12, 2002

TAK has no alternatives but to tell SHIRLEY about the freelance business of MANDY. Although SHIRLEY feels pity, she insists MANDY to resign. Thus, PIC and BO also follow the decision of MANDY. Just before submitting the resignation letter, MANDY realises that SHIRLEY is redundant. Fit 100 Department is undertaken by KWOK now. In order to establish goodwill in the department, KWOK implements new policy and resumes the fourteenth months salary. Everyone is amazed with joy. On contrary, SHIRLEY feels bitter at heart and cannot figure out the reason for her redundant. After serious thoughts, SHIRLEY finally realises that she has offended BON; thus, has to be redundant. TAK thinks that he owes an apology to MANDY. And when he finds MANDY, he is surprised to discover the incident happens to SHIRLEY. Therefore, MAN and TAK buy some delicious food to cheer up SHIRLEY deliberately.… ...

1x8 - Episode 8

February 13, 2002

Other than political power, KWOK has no interest to take up any responsibility; therefore, he orders CHEN to sign a contract as a distributor of another health product. CHEN is lacking of product knowledge; hence, he asks MANDY and MAN to accompany. In the meeting, CHEN and MAN cannot answer the inquiry of the clients; yet, MANDY has to deal with them solely. MAN is impressed by her ability and both MAN and CHEN realise the importance of SHIRELY at last. Apart, MANDY also helps MAN to reserve his right at a car accident. MAN appreciates her assistance. On the other hand, KWOK persuades BON to sell off the distributor agreement in order to earn a profit. However, SHIRLEY thinks that the profit is margin and holds a different opinion. BON does not welcome her proposal; on contrary, he believes that SHIRLEY has offended him again.… ...

1x9 - Episode 9

February 14, 2002

Economic instability has forbidden staffs to take risk on their jobs; hence, all staffs of Yan Oi Tong agree to reduce their bonus and salary unwillingly. Meanwhile, SHIRLEY has an opportunity for an interview. She takes her first ride on a mini bus and causes herself embarrassment. At last, she shows up late and with sweat all over her body. Even though, she knows that she is obesity and old, she is still full of confidence. SHIRLEY knows that she has no income to maintain her lifestyle; therefore, requests HAN to spend less on the daily necessity. HAN misunderstands her implication and afraid to lose her job. She shares her worries with LIN; hence, SHIRLEY also gets the message. SHIRLEY confirms that she has no intention to lay off HAN after such a long-term relationship.… ...

1x10 - Episode 10

February 15, 2002

While many people want to hide their embarrassment, PIC just does not have a choice. She is furious when the TV commercial discloses her embarrassment at fitness club on TV. And, she is mad to learn that KEN is the one who directs it. She runs up to the advertising agency and negotiates with KEN at once. They have a stormy quarrel and become enemy thereafter. ON is going to have a surgery for curing his posterior ulcer and would like to change his name on the taxi license to KEI and BO. Apart, SHIRLEY works very hard to look for new clients despite the bad weather. On the other hand, CHEN suffers a computer breaks down just before the report deadline. Hence, MANDY and other colleagues help him to recover the computer system together; yet, CHEN is able to submit his report on time. KEI is working as a part time DJ in a bar, which is owned by his friends, KIT. He wants to help KIT to build up the business.… ...

1x11 - Episode 11

February 18, 2002

Although KEI has made apology to ON, ON dares to believe him. Meanwhile, he discovers that TAK is more reliable and appreciates his working attitude. On the other hand, SHIRLEY suggests to increase budget for product promotion; however, her proposal is rejected because of financial constrain. MANDY and others are terminated because she has been discovered for installing the illegal computer software in the office. Everyone knows that it is just an excuse from management to scarify him or her in company politic and they feel torturous to this consequence. Nevertheless, they worry about their future also. MAN loses his job; however, KI does not care about his sorrow but feels cherish for his new beginning. LIN has no idea of MAN’s termination, so he continues to praise him in front of HAN. Hence, MAN feels more difficult to tell him the truth then.… ...

1x12 - Episode 12

February 19, 2002

In nowadays, finding a job is not easy. When KI discovers that MAN applies for security guard, she simply feels shameful for him. Meanwhile, LIN realises that MAN loses his job and is unemployed now. The opening ceremony of KIT’s bar is going to take place; hence, MANDY and MAN help to deliver flowers for the decoration. They meet KI on their way and cause her misunderstanding. They end up in quarrel. By chance, KEN rides on BO’s taxi. In order to avoid being recognised by KEN, BO pulls down her cap to hide identity. Apart, BO invites ON to participate in the opening ceremony of the bar; however, ON is reluctant to accept the invitation, as he is still mad at KEI. Although BO is attached to KEN and tends to develop further relationship with him, she feels hopeless when KEN recognises her as the taxi driver. Meanwhile, KEI takes down video of the opening ceremony and wants to share the joy with ON.… ...

1x13 - Episode 13

February 20, 2002

KI is also keen to find a job for MAN; hence, she introduces MAN to her doctor, HO, for an interview. Though the interview is a referral, MAN does not get any advantage. On contrary, HO pays no respect to the experience and abilities of MAN; but teases him instead. Meanwhile MAN realises that HO has intention to develop further relationship with KI; therefore, he forgoes the high offer in return of his dignity. On the other hand, MAN also finds himself shares different point of views with KI; thus, he decides to break up with her. Besides, MANDY is keen to learn more knowledge while she is working as a deliver in a restaurant. She believes that the knowledge and experience can pave the way for her success in opening her own restaurant in the future. Her determination and attitude impresses MAN.… ...

1x14 - Episode 14

February 21, 2002

ON is an old-fashion father, when he hears the song of KEI, he is terrified instead of happy. Moreover, he nearly crashes his car because of frighten. On the other hand, BO misunderstands that someone is proposing love to her secretly; hence, she leaves some food in the taxi in return in order to give him a sign of indication. The parents of KEN are returning to Hong Kong. KEN does not want to immigrate to Canada, so he lies about his good prospect in Hong Kong. Apart, TAK gets a chance for casting; however, he is hesitant to take the job because of family burden. Therefore, SHIRLEY lies that she has found a job in order to encourage him for taking up the challenge. Furthermore, HAN also finds a permanent job to share the family burden. MAN prepares well for the interview. Meanwhile, KEN also attends the interview in order to pacify his parents.… ...

1x15 - Episode 15

February 22, 2002

One day, CHEN meets MAN at the street by chance. Like many of the jobless people, CHEN cannot find a job also. But he has set up a housekeeper agency with his saving and runs a business now. Therefore, he recruits MAN to join his agency immediately. The neighbourhood discover the excellent cooking technique of SHIRLEY and invite her to be their chef; hence, SHIRLEY has an income now. Nevertheless, her neighbours encourage SHIRLEY to open a private dinning room, so that they can always enjoy her food. TAK is upset and feels guilty when he realises that SHIRLEY fakes about her career in order to encourage him in acting. Besides, BO seeks for the assistance of TAK to clear the drainage at home; yet, finds out the reality accidentally. She is disappointed to learn that TAK is the person she always dream of, who is working as a temporary taxi driver for ON occasionally.… ...

1x16 - Episode 16

February 25, 2002

Both BO and TAK are drunk and have a sexual relationship unintentionally. However, BO has no interest to get any closer with TAK, even though TAK is willing to take up the responsibility. She just wants to treat their relationship as a one-night stand because she finds TAK has no elements to be her fiance. SHIRLEY is aware to the despair of TAK and tries to pacify him. Meanwhile, TAK still approaches BO and often visits her at her house. However, BO feels annoying and avoids seeing him. The opening of MANDY’s restaurant is going to take place soon; she is devoted to achieve a success this time. PIC makes a mistake at work. Therefore, JOE scolds her harshly without any leniency. KEN does not take hatred into his account and helps PIC to explain voluntarily. PIC appreciates his help and forgets the misunderstandings at last. Moreover, KEN brings some herbal tea to MAN as present in order to make up their friendship.… ...

1x17 - Episode 17

February 26, 2002

The proposal of MAN regarding the herbal soup gets the appreciation of JOE finally. He is assigned to set up the design and packaging department for this project. MANDY also has interest to promote this product at her restaurant. However, PIC has no faith on this product and resists CHUEN to launch it. KEI continues to write songs to PIC in order to propose his love. Meanwhile, the business of SHIRLEY is developing rapidly, many people reserve her to be their chef. LIN helps her to schedule the bookings. Hence, MANDY is inspired and believes that it is a new business trend. She and CHUEN visit SHIRLEY in order to learn her skills secretly. Suddenly, there is a fake firm alarm, which scares SHIRLEY to run away in a hurry. Afterwards, she realises the danger and inconvenience to carry on her business at home; however, her physical constraints and lack of manpower forbid her to open a restaurant at the moment.… ...

1x18 - Episode 18

February 27, 2002

Although TAK tries his best to convince BO for his faithfulness, BO does not move by his sincerity at all. Apart, MAN guesses that SHIRLEY must have secret ingredients in her cooking; hence, he helps MANDY to investigate. SHIRLEY is aware to the spy of MAN and discovers the conspiracy of MANDY. Therefore, LIN suggests SHIRLEY to associate with MANDY in running the restaurant. After consideration, SHIRLEY agrees the joint venture with a condition that MANDY has to be MAN’s girlfriend. Thus, she forces MAN to propose his love to MANDY indirectly. MANDY and MAN cannot find other possible way; hence, pretend as lover. In fact, MAN is attached to MANDY a long time ago; however, he is too passive to disclose his feeling to MANDY. While MANDY is too concentrate on her business and does not aware to his intention. Far-sighted and the experience of SHIRLEY have become the major success of her business.… ...

1x19 - Episode 19

February 28, 2002

ON drops his bias and visits KEI at the bar. He discovers that the audiences admire the songs of KEI and is pleased that KEI obtains a certain extent of recognition. Finally, KEI mends the relationship with his father. On the other hand, the design of herbal soup also gets the recognition of JOE; thus, TAK is invited to join the company. This offer makes TAK to realise that his ability and talent is actually on art. Just when KEN introduces TAK to the colleagues, he also takes the chance to announce his relationship with PIC. Apart, there is a conflict between CHUEN and SHIRLEY because they cannot reach any compromise in serving Shanghai cuisine or Guangdong cuisine at their menu. CHUEN finds SHIRLEY hard to co-operate; yet, MANDY feels dilemma to deal with the situation. The company of PIC has rapid developments; yet, creates a lot of vacancies.… ...

1x21 - Episode 21

March 4, 2002

SHIRLEY succeeds in convincing CHUEN to co-operate with her again. They are preparing to serve both Shanghai and Guangdong cuisine together and the business is stabilised. Everyone is working hard for the opening ceremony. Though LIN also devotes to help SHIRLEY, his effort does not impress her at all. Hence, he feels upset for being ignored. Meanwhile, HAN strongly objects that TAK has to move to leave with BO. On contrary, SHIRLEY seems to understand the decision of TAK and agrees so. Besides, LIN discovers that MAN and MANDY are not lover but just pretend to fool SHIRLEY. He realises that MAN is fond of MANDY at heart; therefore, he encourages MAN to propose his love to MANDY bravely. LIN creates a lot of chances for MAN to spend his time with MANDY alone. His arrangement is so obvious that SHIRLEY also recognises.… ...

1x22 - Episode 22

March 5, 2002

On the wedding day, BO is upset because her nightgown is unfit due to her excessive weight. Meanwhile, MAN and MANDY is trapped in a lift accidentally. Therefore, MAN takes the chance to propose his love to MANDY; however, MANDY suffers a stomachache and fails to give him any response. BO refuses to get marry with TAK and hides in the restroom. Meanwhile, she realises that her pregnancy enables her to take advantage on TAK and others. Hence, she begins to layback on the housework and orders TAK to serve her needs. TAK visits SHIRLEY with his exhausted body. HAN recognises his pain and feels pity for him. MANDY notices that MAN are in love with her; hence, she begins to keep a distance with him. However, SHIRLEY suggests MANDY to give MAN a chance to develop further relationship. On the other hand, PIC is angry with KEN for telling lies. Thus, KEN promises PIC to report his location daily. MAN succeeds in dating MANDY finally.… ...

1x23 - Episode 23

March 6, 2002

SHIRLEY realises the reason for the disappearing of LIN. Hence, she prepares a bowl of soup as her apology to LIN. On the other hand, KEN has to report his location to PIC daily; yet, he feels irritating for not having the trust from PIC. Meanwhile, PIC believes that KEN is not reliable and loses faith towards the relationship. In view of this, PIC decides to break up with KEN. KEN feels tortuous but respects her decision. PIC is upset and visits KEI at his bar. KEI shares her sorrows tenderly and sings her songs. Besides, SHIRLEY suffers from diabetes and is required to have special diet and more rest. Meanwhile, MANDY receives the key for her new house and prepares to renovate the apartment. Hence, SHIRLEY suggests her to seek for the assistance of MAN. The record producer recognises the music of KEI and encourages him to enrol for a singing competition.… ...

1x24 - Episode 24

March 7, 2002

SHIRLEY cannot resist the temptation of delicious food and feels tired of her special diet. Therefore, she makes an excuse to visit LIN and eats the snack. Unfortunately, the food is expired and she is sent to the hospital because of poisoning. Everyone recommends SHIRLEY to take the diet; however, SHIRLEY is reluctant to listen. KEI helps PIC to recover an agreement at the bar; thus, delays to send out his enrolment form for the singing competition. When PIC realises it, she feels guilty and seeks for the assistance of her friend to deliver the enrolment form instantly. Luckily, the form arrives on time. MANDY presents a recorder to MAN as a gift and thanks him for his assistance in the renovation. Meanwhile, she indicates that their friendship will carry on forever. Besides, BO lies about her interest in cooking; yet, fools SHIRLEY to cook for her. SHIRLEY is eager to cook for BO and buys all the ingredients by herself.… ...

1x25 - Episode 25

March 8, 2002

The award presentation is taken place at Spain. Unexpectedly, PIC promises KEI to go to Spain together; hence, KEN feels abandon and bitter at heart. KEN loses the cat of PIC carelessly; whilst PIC is so worried because her cat has illness. JOE is recruiting a suitable person to open the Shanghai market for the herbal soup business. At the same time, TAK has an argument with BO and applies to transfer to Shanghai for the new project. MAN, MANDY and others concern about the relationship between TAK and BO and create chance for them to make up at the bar. Unexpectedly, KEI and KEN has a fight because of the lost of PIC’s cat. In the chaos, BO is injured and TAK is so scare and concern… SHIRLEY cannot get use to the diet and feels desperate. LIN rebukes SHIRLEY for her pessimistic attitude and her irresponsible.… ...

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