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.
Aiming at shaping Shanghai into a whole new world, the Chairman eventually decides not to redress NGO-TIN's grievances. NGO-TIN then tries to take back his assets, but is bluntly refused by SIU-HONG. Suggesting an interview with NGO-TIN, TING-TING intends to report his heroic deeds against the enemy during war in a bid to help clear his name. Finally, NGO-TIN manages to meet up with HON-LAM, who discloses everything he knows regarding SIU-HONG's misconducts to NGO-TIN. After a journalist releases the home address of NGO-TIN which results in a strong national condemnation by the patriots, SIU-HONG has someone give the plane tickets to Hong Kong to NGO-TIN, urging him and his wife to leave as soon as possible. By accident, TING-TING gets to know SIU-HONG's real intention, so she forces SIU-HONG to help set everything right for NGO-TIN, otherwise, she will divorce him……
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