Series synopsis
The Gentle Crackdown II, also known as 秀才愛上兵 is a comedy drama television series that premiered on TVB Jade on January 21, 2008. It ended on February 15, 2008. It was created by Ga-Ho Lau. It stars Steven Ma Chun-Wai, Yumiko Cheng Hei-Yi, Wayne Lai Yiu-Cheung and Ha Yue.
Having lost her father at an early age, farm security guard Chan Sai-Mui grew to be an outspoken and determined woman who would do her utmost to protect her home village. It is her sincerity that has won her respect from all villagers of the Leung Choi County. One day, she mistakes the newly appointed agricultural magistrate Tse Wong-Sheung for a thief and the two of them have been bitter enemies ever since. After Sai-Mui saves Wong-Sheung from being framed for a crime, and they begin to spend m ...
Premise
Having lost her father at an early age, farm security guard Chan Sai-Mui grew to be an outspoken and determined woman who would do her utmost to protect her home village. It is her sincerity that has won her respect from all villagers of the Leung Choi County. One day, she mistakes the newly appointed agricultural magistrate Tse Wong-Sheung for a thief and the two of them have been bitter enemies ever since. After Sai-Mui saves Wong-Sheung from being framed for a crime, and they begin to spend more time together, Sai-Mui slowly falls in love with Wong-Sheung.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Steven Ma Chun-Wai as 谢皇上 Tse Wong-Sheung
- Yumiko Cheng Hei-Yi as 陈细妹 Chan Sai-Mui
- Wayne Lai Yiu-Cheung as 戴从文 Dai Tsung-Man
- Ha Yue as 谢苍天 Tse Chong-Tin
- May Law Koon-Lan as 游玉兰 Yau Yuk-Lan
- Savio Tsang as 苏镇东 So Chun Tung
- Evergreen Mak Cheung-Ching as 苏镇南 So Chun Tung
- Johnson Lee Sze-Chit as 祝清庭 Chuk Ching-Tung
Supporting cast
- Elaine Yiu as 唐水 Tong Shui
- Joseph Lee Kwok-Lun as 唐大海 Tong Dahai
- Mimi Chu Mai-Mai as 唐依 Tong Yi
- Lee Shing-Cheong as 麦帅 Mak Sui
- Sunny Tai Yiu-Ming as 何粉 Ho Fun
- Akai Lee as 伊面 Yee Mein
- Isaac Ng Man-Sang as 范一 Fan Yat
- Winnie Shum Wing-Ting as 香水 Xiang Shui
- Lam King-Kong as 徐耀成 Xiu Yaocheng
- Lee Lik-Chi as 雷飞龙
- Oscar Leung Lit-Wai as 雷老虎
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 20 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 20 | January 21, 2008 | February 15, 2008 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 Leung Choi County is raged by an Air Marauder recently. County Officer CHUN commands the inspectors to catch the convict; however, the inspectors hand over the case to CHAN SAI-MUI. MUI chances upon TSE WONG-SHEUNG who has just stolen his family’s “Treasure Bowl” for his friends’ appreciation. MUI has caught SHEUNG back but it has discontented the rice trader TSE CHONG-TIN who is SHEUNG’s father. TIN decided to boycott the County’s rice planter…. SHEUNG determines to be a Government Official but has been objecting by his father. TIN eventually donates to the Government and SHEUNG is then appointed as the Agriculture Official. He also hires TAI TSUNG-MAN, who has sworn not to speak anymore, as an advisor as well as several wicked inspectors for SHEUNG. During the fiesta in honor of the Dragon Deity, the sacrificial rice is suspected stolen.… ... |
January 21, 2008 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 Having seen the peasants in Changsha City being oppressed by the local officers, MUI then confronted with them. Eventually she has been caught by the officers of LUI FEI-LUNG. SHEUNG agrees with the plan that proposed by MAN. He claims that he will pay 800,000 tael of silver for everyone’s freedom. In fact, he wants to buy more time to invite his teacher, who is a high official, to Changsha. MUI admires MAN and wants to please him. It makes MAN remembering the old times. MAN used to be an inspector. Because of his smart and cleverness, peers called him “Grand Old Master”. However, SO CHUN-TUNG, who is the superior of MAN, envied about MAN and insulted him by all means. MAN suggested SHEUNG to get into the prison and collect the criminal evidence of LUI. However, MUI breaks into the jail and rescue SHEUNG without further investigation. SHEUNG and every one blame MUI and MUI leaves gloomily.… ... |
January 22, 2008 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 When MUI is hanging around, she meets TO PAK-KU that inspires her to suppress the strong and aid the weak. They are informed that SHEUNG’s teacher has died by an acute disease and wants to leave Changsha but LUI’s team holds them back. SHEUNG tells LUI that his family has the “Treasure Bowl”, which was presented by the Emperor. SHEUNG sends MUI and MAN back to Leung Choi County for the Bowl. MAN remembers the old times with his wife YUK-HAN. However, TIN brings the Bowl to Yi Zhou and is held up because of the flood disaster there. MAN proposes Treasurer Uncle Tim to pretend TIN. YUK-LAN, SHEUNG’s mother brings a fake “Treasure Bowl” but it is accidentally broken on their way to Changsha. While LUNG deals with SHEUNG’s team, SAI-MUI suddenly appears and invites LUNG & his son to meet in the restaurant. They decided to use an ordinary bowl to replace the fake bowl and deliberately make LUNG to break it.… ... |
January 23, 2008 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | TVB Jade |
|---|---|
| First aired | January 21, 2008 |
| Last aired | February 15, 2008 |
| Status | Ended |