HONOUR & PASSION
Telecast Details: Starting 24 July, Weekdays 9pm
Episodes: 20
Executive Producer: Winnie Wong Gue Hong
Story Planner: Tang Yeow
Cast List
Cast
Roles
Huang Wen Yong
Bao Pengju
Tay Ping Hui
Bao Wenjing
Bryan Wong
Bao Wenzhong
Rui En
Bao Wenwei
Nat Ho
Bao Wenguo
Felicia Chin
Ou Yang Peipei
Pierre Png
Picasso
Hong Hui Fang
Liu Yamei
Dawn Yeoh
Liang Xiaonuo
Ix Shen
Wu Chengyi
Constance Song
Amy Lim
Ong Ai Leng
Ms Lau
Vincent Ng
Ben Phua
Huang Shi Nan
Tom Seah
Chen Guo Hua
Zhu Rou Qiang
Li Yin Zhu
Feng Yi
Yan Bing Liang
Ou Yang Xiong
Jin Yin Ji
Yan Su Ying
MC King
Mike Tang
STORY
The Four Treasures of the Bao Family
Bao Wenwei is the third child in the family. Her father is Bao
Pengju, and she has two elder brothers and a younger brother. She
is the only female in the family, since her mother died of cancer
when she was only nine years old. Their father, Pengju (a full-time
soldier), is saddled with the roles of both father and mother, and
though he loves his brood dearly, maintains a strict mien. The
household is run under the strict rules, and there is no exception
for the girl in the family either.
The eldest, Bao Wenjing is a Commando Officer and is Pengjufs
biggest pride and joy. The calm, intelligent and highly skilled
Wenjing is very much valued by the SAF. Women tend to swoon at the
sight of the tall, well-built Wenjing. But when in contact with a
lady that he likes, Wenjingfs mind turns blank and he puts on a
cool front. This is why he has never had a girlfriend.
Bao Wenzhong, the second elder brother, is a computer engineer as
well as an active NSman. He is also the peacemaker and counselor in
the family. Wenzhong is easygoing in nature with a good sense of
humour, which naturally makes him the object of affection for many
women. However, Wenzhong is full of ideals on the subject of love,
and still has not had a girlfriend. This is because he believes he
has yet to meet eThe Onef.
The youngest, Bao Wenguo, has just graduated from a polytechnic and
is awaiting enlistment for National Service. To help prepare Wenguo
for the army days ahead, Pengju forces the frustrated Wenguo to
undergo daily physical training. To add on to Wenguo woes, Pengju
constantly compares Wenguo with the outstanding performance of his
two brothers. This makes Wenguo really resent enlistment. He even
tries to escape the call-up by faking illness. Naturally, Pengju
sees through all his antics and subjects Wenguo to a round of
severe scoldings and beatings. After enlistment, Wenguo
unexpectedly discovers that his fatherfs earlier training allows
him to excel among the fellow new recruits. During his course,
Wenguo gradually realises the significance of military training,
and begins to understand the importance of unity and
responsibility. He finds himself maturing in the process.
The Sassy Lady Officer
A chance encounter with Ouyang Peipei at the swimming pool, a
Captain and an instructor with the School of Artillery, infatuates
Wenjing with her. He tries to strike a conversation when he meets
her at a familiarization course later on, but his gcoolnessh acts
up.
While doing research for the advertisement, Wenwei gets to know
female army office Ouyang Peipei. During her interaction with
Peipei, Wenwei discovers that Peipei is intricately linked with two
of her brothers: Wenjing and Peipei were acquainted during their
military training, while Wenzhong and Peipei were secondary school
classmates. The very feminine Peipei is the dream lover of many
men. Wenjing is merely one of many who have fallen for her. Wenjing
wishes to try and win her affection, but every time he comes close
to her, his mind turns blank and he is rendered tongue-tied again.
This, to Peipei, is a sign of weakness and she forms a bad
impression of Wenjing. Touched by Wenjingfs sincerity, she decides
to give him a chance and goes on dates with him, but realises that
there are considerable differences between them.
In fact, Peipei has been in love with Wenzhong. The feminine yet
tough Peipei has always liked Wenzhong ever since they were in
secondary school. However, Wenzhong has only ever treated her as a
friend and is aware of his brotherfs affections for this sassy
officer. Never one to admit defeat, Peipei believes that she will
win his love one day as long as she perseveres.
The Devoted Companion
Liu Yamei has been colleagues with Pengju in the army. She has
always been secretly in love with him, and takes good care of the
four Bao children. She used to frequent the Bao family home, making
sure everything was running smoothly, doing everything the lady of
the house would. Yamei has often been arranged to go for
matchmaking sessions by her relatives, and has come across
candidates with good credentials. But she is always picking on
everything she can think of, and no one seems to be good enough.
This is because she is still waiting for Pengju. The Bao children
are also aware of her feelings for their father, and thus do their
best to bring them together. Pengju is also aware of her devotion
to him, but he simply cannot forget his dead wife. Thus, he is
still unable to bring himself to accept Yamei.
The Stingy Graphic Designer
Picasso is the new creative director in the advertising firm, and
has been assigned to work with Wenwei. Stingy and rebellious in
nature, Picasso gets off on the wrong foot with Wenwei right from
the start. They are always quarreling about every little thing.
Coincidentally, when Picasso attends in-camp training, his
commander turns out to be Pengju. Pengju has a bad impression of
Picasso because of his slack attitude during training. However, he
changes his mind and sees Picasso in a different light when the
latter saves a fellow-soldier in the face of danger.
Love Across Foreign Lands
In a misunderstanding, Wenzhong gets to know Liang Xiaonuo from a
neighbouring country. Wenzhong has a good impression of Xiaonuo,
who is physically disabled and walks with a limp but is a mentally
strong and determined girl. He falls for her and decides that
Xiaonuo is eThe Onef he has been waiting for. Wenzhong goes all
out to woo Xiaonuo. Although touched by Wenzhongfs sincerity,
Xiaonuo is unable to forgive herself for causing the death of her
ex-boyfriend. On top of it, she is conscious of her handicap and
finds herself unable to accept Wenzhongfs affections. Later,
Wenzhong risks his own life to save Xiaonuo. His actions finally
melt down her defense, and Xiaonuo consents to accept Wenzhong.
However, the traditional Pengju does not approve of his son
choosing to be with a woman with a physical disability. He objects
vehemently, and for the first time, father and son have a falling
out. Subsequently, with the encouragement and advice from Yamei,
Pengju decides to find out more about Xiaonuo. He secretly checks
up on her and discovers that she is in fact a kind and
understanding person. He is finally able to let go of his previous
prejudice, and grants his approval to the young couple.
Peipei finds out that she has lost to Xiaonuo. This is a huge blow
to her confidence, and she becomes depressed. Wenjing is pained to
see her emotionally crushed, and supports her unfailingly in
silence. It is only then that Peipei realises the one who truly
cares for her is Wenjing. Besides being deeply touched, she also
understands that to be loved is a greater fortune than to love, and
thus accepts Wenjing.
The Mysterious Photographer
At a Taekwondo practice, Wenjing gets to exchange blows with Wu
Chengyi. The two menfs skills are closely matched. They then
discover each other to be primary schoolmates. Chengyi is a
freelance photographer, and has been working in third world
countries most of the time. With the air of a philosopher, he would
spout a couple of lines on the meaning of life now and then.
During an advertisement shoot that Wenwei is charge of, the
photographer she engaged backs out due to some food allergies.
Chengyi volunteers his service and takes the place of the
photographer. Wenwei is extremely grateful and becomes drawn to
this talented yet mysterious man. Chengyi is aware of Wenweifs
feelings for him. However, due to the burden of his mission, he
tries to keep Wenwei at armsf length. In an accident, Wenwei
mistakenly thinks that Chengyi had died. Her true emotions touches
Chengyi greatly and he finally opens his heart to Wenwei.
Getting to Know You
Picasso and Wenwei get assigned with the task of developing a
proposal for the advertisement for the Singapore Armed Forces and
get acquainted with Peipei, who has been transferred to do
publicity and overseeing the project.
During the course of working together, Wenwei and Picasso progress
from hating to discover the good sides of each other. Picasso
subconsciously falls in love with Wenwei, who is a kind and lovable
girl. He begins to give in to her every whim, but the careless
Wenwei does not notice it.
Picasso used to be a bomb disposal expert in the armed forces, and
had a good colleague and friend Ben. One day, Picasso and Ben gave
chase when they encountered a robbery. In the process, Ben fell
down a flight of stairs while trying to save Picasso. Paralysed as
a result, Ben sank into despair and even drove his wife and
children out of their house.
Wenwei finds out about this incident by chance. She realises that
Picassofs stingy personality is the result of him financially
helping Ben, and he is not the slacker he appears to be. Wenwei has
a great change of opinion over Picasso. At the same time, she also
feels that Chengyi, being frequently non-contactable, has been
keeping some things from her. The couple seems to be drifting
apart.
Though Picasso is by now in love with Wenwei, he hesitates because
of Chengyifs very presence. He decides to give it all up and leave
for an overseas posting. The night before his departure, Wenwei and
Picasso are unable to put their thoughts into words for each other.
After a sleepless night, Wenwei finally admits to herself that the
only one in her heart is Picasso. The next morning, she rushes to
the airport but misses out in meeting him. As she downs her sorrows
with ice-creams, Picasso suddenly appears before her. Not wanting
to have any future regrets, he confesses his love for Wenwei, who
accepts him with joy.
The Dark Secret
Wenwei arrives at Chengyifs home to come clean on her relationship
with Picasso. Unexpectedly, she discovers Chengyifs secret and is
held hostage by Chengyi and members of his terrorist group. It
turns out that Chengyifs mission this time is to rescue his
brother who is on the death row. Chengyi has repeatedly used bomb
threats to force the government to release his brother, to no
avail. The group thus decides to take further extreme action and
hold a kindergarten of teachers and children hostage.
When Picasso discovers that Wenwei has been captured by Chengyi, he
dashes around searching madly for her. Almost at the end of his
wits, Picasso remembers having met Chengyi at a kindergarten, and
rushes to the building with Wenjing hoping to get some clues. As
fate can have it, he encounters Chengyi and the terrorist group
barging into the kindergarten. In a face-off, Wenjing and Picasso
successfully subdue the group and rescue the teachers and
children.
With Chengyifs directions, Picasso finds Wenwei who has been
strapped with a time-bomb. The time of detonation draws near but
Picasso is still unable to disarm the bombc
`End`
