Our Smallest First Steps

FADE IN:

INT. CLUB HOUSE - DAY

Leisurely, PETER reads newspapers.

PETER (V.O.)

Yes, Greater Bay Area, now-

or-never opportunities...

Peter follows a column and looks disturbed.

PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd)

Here's a cynical remark:

..."declaring this is what

you want to be..."

Pausing.

PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd)

As proven in the last

few decades, China's

State-planned cum

liberal market economy

works.

Pausing.

PETER (V.O.)(Cont'd)

In investing in something

new in China, some private

equity investors' first query

is whether the business

concept has Government

policy support.

Pausing.

PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd)

China has outlined its

vision - what it wants

the Greater Bay Area to

be in the future.

Pausing.

PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd)

Another Chinese characteristic

is quick actions. Vision

with actions isn't wishful

thinking!

FLASHBACK

INT. HOSPITAL ROOM - DAY

Peter and a FRIEND (60s) look at a pale, unresponsive and motionless body in bed.

PETER

Accept the loss. Refresh

yourself. And move on.

That was how I dealt

with mine many years

ago.

The friend hears what Peter says but doesn't know how to react.

INT. HOTEL RESTAURANT - DAY

Peter and his WIFE arrive at a table. The friend introduces his pretty GIRLFRIEND (50s) to them. They chat happily.

INT. WEDDING PARTY - DAY

In the presence of GUESTS, the friend and his girlfriend tie the knot.

CELEBRANT

(Jokingly)

...signing your life away...

Wedding luncheon is about ready. The newly-wedded HUSBAND and WIFE stand at the podium.

HUSBAND

... I've to thank our match-

maker...

The female MATCHMAKER (50s) stands up to acknowledge the honourable mention. Applause.

WIFE

... I've to thank our match-

maker...

PETER (V.O.)

Good action on the part of

matchmaker! And they've

the courage to try and then

the commitment to do. And

the declarations are made

in public and recognized by

law!

The matchmaker stands up again. Another round of applause.

RETURN TO PRESENT

INT. STUDY - NIGHT

Sitting behind his computer, Peter thinks and types intermittently.

PETER (V.O.)

Actions without goals can be

a nightmare, like my hoarding

habits.

Pausing.

PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd)

On the other hand, for the

reviews and photos that I

posted on Google, they

accumulated millions of

views. I gain a lot of

satisfaction as my goal

is to share and help others.

Pausing.

PETER(V.O.) (Cont'd)

When I began 20 months

ago, I didn't know I can

achieve that much impact.

But once I committed to

taking the smallest first

step, it turns out being

one of the biggest steps

of my life!

Pausing.

PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd)

I believe the same also

applies to the Greater Bay

Area vision. Let's all take

our smallest first steps!

FADE OUT. The End

#OurSmallestFirstSteps