FADE IN:
INT. SITTING - NIGHT
As he puts a suit inside a baggage, PETER sees a small box of sticky bandages in an interior shelf.
PETER (V.O.)
My activities in Beiing
would be confined in
a 5-star hotel. I don't
think I'd need them.
Anyway...
MONTAGE OF PETER'S ENGAGEMENT IN BEIING
A/ Peter is greeted at the Airport.
B/ GENTLEMAN#1 receives Peter at a 5-star hotel lobby.
C/ Peter discusses with Gentleman#1 in an executive corner.
D/ GENTLEMAN#2 hosts a dinner for Peter and other GENTLEMEN.
F/ Peter works on his phones inside a hotel room late at night.
G/ Participating in an EXPERT GROUP discussion the next day, Peter speaks.
H/ Gentleman#2 hosts lunch for the expert group.
I/ Peter and a CO-CHAIR were interviewed by the MEDIA.
END MONTAGE
INT. HOTEL ROOM - DAY
Luxurious and stylish.
PETER (V.O.)
Having appraised the latest
challenges, I've cooked up
the strategic way ahead. My
mission is accomplished.
Peter takes a nap in a big bed.
INT. HOTEL LOBBY - DAY
Coming down from a lift, Peter is greeted by Gentleman#1.
PETER
Where're we going for
dinner?
GENTLEMAN#1
Oh, they want to take
you to a special place.
Before we go, let me
show you the very nice
hotel garden here!
EXT. HOTEL GARDEN - DAY
Traditional structures with modern fittings. Peter sees STAFF setting a spot for an out-door wedding party.
PETER
Very nice indeed!
After taking a photo of the scene, Peter stumbles upon a low-lying hard fixture near the garden path.
PETER
(Screaming a little)
Wow!
GENTLEMAN#1
Are you OK?
PETER
I believe so.
PETER
(V.O.)
It's quite painful.
GENTLEMAN#1
There's something
wrong with the garden
design.
Checking his pain point, Peter notices blood stains in his white trousers. He uplifts his trousers to take a close look of the cut.
PETER
No wonder. Part of
the skin has been
peeled off...
INT. CONCIERGE - DAY
Gentleman#1 gets some first-aid items and helps Peter apply them on his cut. He then puts a bandage on it.
PETER (V.O)
I've got a small box
of the sticky bandages
in my baggage. I
couldn't foresee I'd
sustain the cut inside
a 5-star hotel!
EXT. RESTAURANT - NIGHT
Traditional royal structures. STAFF in royal outfits. Peter and Gentlemen #1-4 arrive and walk inside.
PETER
This place looks like a
mini-Summer Palace.
Staff engaging us as if
we're royalties.
Gentleman#3 does the order.
PETER
Don't order too much...
A beat.
PETER
Another dish again?
GENTLEMAN#3
For kingly meals, there're
over 80 dishes.
GENTLEMAN#2
Only a bit in each dish
is consumed and some are served for their looks
only.
PETER
What a waste!
GENTLEMAN#3
The restaurant targets
tourists and so everything
here is pricy...
As Peter nods, five dishes of desserts are served.
GENTLEMAN#3
I want you to try various
kinds of Beijing delicacies.
PETER (V.O.)
They give me a lot of
face. Apart from looking
at them, I'd try a bit of
them.
The other gentlemen don't take any of the desserts.
INT. HOTEL ROOM TOILET - DAY
PETER (V.O.)
My stomach and intestines
are complaining...
INT. HOTEL RECEPTION - DAY
Peter checks out.
PETER
Where's the toilet?
A STAFF shows him the way.
INT. AIRCRAFT - DAY
Gentleman#1 sits next to Peter.
PETER
Are your stomach and
intestines OK? I've a
stomach flu.
Gentleman#1 nods.
GENTLEMAN#1
It might be because of
the desserts you
consumed. They weren't
hot from the kitchen.
PETER (V.O.)
Probably...
A beat.
Getting out from the toilet, Peter returns to his seat. Before he sits down, he quickly returns to the toilet again.
PETER (V.O.)
Well, my diarrhoea is getting serious.
INT. SLEEPING ROOM
Peter looks tired in bed.
PETER (V.O.)
I'm so glad that the
toilet is just a couple
of steps away. Except
from resting, I'm not
in the mood to do
anything. Health is
really important.
INT. SITTING ROOM
Facetime. Peter speaks to his younger SON in the screen.
PETER
I've got gastro...
SON
Gastroenteritis.
PETER
(Showing the cut)
I've also got a cut in a
5-star hotel garden too...
Peter's WIFE notices Peter's bandaged leg.
WIFE
Let me change the
bandage for you..
FADE OUT. End