FADE IN:
INT. STUDY - DAY
Waking up, PETER checks his Quora App messages.
PETER (V.O.)
Well, so many people
from all over the world
request my answers to
their questions!
Peter begins to type his answers.
FLASHBACK
INT. SLEEPING ROOM - DAY (July 27, 2019)
Waking up and seeing his WIFE sleeping sweet, Peter finds photos in his phone and inserts them into his "Monthly Travel" folder.
Ding! Peter checks a phone notification sees photos of three police cars with a message.
PETER (V.O.)
That allay a bit the fear
of my sister's family.
They don't know if the
protesters would attack
their home.
Peter keys the reply: That's only good for a few dozen arrests,
PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd)
I actual fear the police
cars would attract the
protesters.
Pausing.
PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd)
What can I do? I've
already published my
blog post, calling people
to stop joining the
unlawful assemblies.
Going to the toilet, Peter sees a mail and looks curious.
PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd)
Why was Yuen Long
attacked? It's question
from a foreigner.
PETER (V.O.)
That I can explain from
the factual perspective.
At least, some people
can hear the full story.
Peter keys his answers in a few paragraphs.
Then, he sees another request: Can China's authorities allay Hong Kong's fears by addressing its frustrated democratic dreams? Peter answers.
INT. SLEEPING ROOM - DAY (July 28, 2019)
Waking up, Peter checks the Quora app and sees a list of requests to him from foreigners:
How can the agreement that Hong Kong will be allowed to govern itself for 50 years after the handover be enforced and what stops the mainland from simply ignoring it?
What benefits does Hong Kong bring to China?
Will the massive protests in Hong Kong be enough to stop the Chinese's Government's growing influence in the region?
PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd)
Interesting questions require
answers...
Ding! Peter reads the What's App notification: We've to change our dinner gathering venue for a third time. The further away of our dining venue from the protests, the better. Safety is our number one concern.
PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd)
Our visiting friend from
US feels sorry for Hong
Kong...
Peter continues to type his answers.
PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd)
I derive satisfaction in
putting things into their
real contexts and help
distinguish perception
from reality.
Pausing.
PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd)
When I sat one of my
Philosophy exam papers
in the summer of 1981,
I spent full three hours
writing on the topic.
INT. SLEEPING ROOM - DAY (July 29, 2019)
Waking up, Peter checks the Quora App messages.
PETER (V.O.)
Wow! So many views;
upvotes too! And many
other requests...
Peter reads:
Are the demonstrators in Hong Kong mainly from the poor people with lower education levels?
What will the future of Hong Kong look like after the extradition protest?
Has extradition related issues in Hong Kong escalated into aspirations in becoming democratic?
Why are Hong Kong police firing tear gas in residential areas?
Are the protests in Hong Kong showing any signs of stopping?
PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd)
Let me answer these
politically-charged questions
one by one.
INT. CLUBHOUSE - DAY
A wet-haired Peter checks his Quora App.
PETER (V.O.)
This one seems urgent.
Peter examines the question:
The Chinese Macau and Hong Kong office in Hong Kong is making an unprecedented media announcement. Is China losing patience?
PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd)
It's still hours away from
the annoucement.
Peter keys his answer.
PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd)
I hope he's just curious
and isn't speculating on
something.
INT. STUDY - DAY
BBC reports the announcement live.
PETER (V.O.)
Good. My answer in
advance is correct!
END FLASHBACK
PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd)
These are the little
things I can do to make good the Hong
Kong story.
FADE OUT. The End