FADE IN.
Act 1
EXT. STREETS - MORNING
Wearing a vest, PETER walks towards a tower.
PETER (V.O.): My secretary has advised that I got something from Government. But I don't expect to receive anything from it.
INT. CHAMBERS - LATE MORNING
Opening a On-Government-Service envelope, Peter sees a certificate.
PETER (V.O.): I see...in appreciation of my pro bono legal services...from the Chief Secretary.
Pausing.
PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): One of my goals to become a lawyer was to do that. I'm happy that what I sought to achieve when young has now been crystallized and documented.
Pausing.
PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): When I was with Government, I felt pay wasn't linked to performance. I treated my "extra" performance as my "pro bono" service.
Act 2
INT. COURT LIBRARY - AFTERNOON
Peter is reading a thick book.
PETER (V.O.): I like reading in the library as I'm laser-focused. I take away a lot of intellectual virtue when I leave.
Pausing.
PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): Although I don't have to appear in court or do voluntary work today, I've to prepare for my work in the coming weeks.
Pausing.
PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): Life-long learning aside, I aim to capture and deliver more value all the time.
Recalling.
PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): Many people observe that I don't have to work at all. And I also question myself at times.
Pausing.
PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): While there're instances when I don't feel like doing something, I'd still deliver my level best. That's professionalism.
Reflecting.
PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): In a way, my work-life future is stealing my present.
Thinking.
PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): But am I too satisfied with the present that I'd dwell on the future?
Peter checks the time.
INT. CHA CHAAN TENG - TEA TIME
Peter is enjoying fried noodles.
PETER (V.O.): Having fed my brain, I reward my stomach. I love the signature dish here.
INT. MTR TRAIN - LATER
Sitting, Peter engages in a phone conversation.
SOMEONE (From phone): ...so the total sum for the car-repair costs would be $17,000.
PETER (To phone): Okay.
PETER (V.O.): If I'm judged by my capacity to repair cars, I'd look very stupid.
Recalling.
PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): I could have become a car mechanic if I dropped my studies at the age of 13. But I turned out to become a Barrister at the age of 31.
Pausing.
PETER (V.O.)(Cont'd): Anyhow, I love to think that I've been contributing to the car-repairing service sector since I owned my first car at the age of 22.
Pausing.
PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): If I was a mechanic, I believe I wouldn't question my place in life.
Pausing.
PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): Everything, including roles in life, is relative.
Pausing.
PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): I feel I'm still struggling in some respects.
Act 3
INT. OFFICE - LATER
A young WOMAN opens the door for Peter.
WOMAN: It's hard to recognize you in casual wear.
PETER: I'm on a frolic of my own.
WOMAN: You're a happy man!
PETER: Yes, I'm.
EXT. STREETS - LATE AFTERNOON
PETER (V.O.): Since my retirement from Government service, I've been relatively free; but I've never been idle.
Pausing.
PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): The struggle I'm in at present will strengthen my capacity to meet the challenge of the future.
Pausing.
PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): I'm fortunate enough that I've been reasonably healthy.
Pausing.
PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): And I'm living a good life.
Leaving a tower, Peter walks towards a MTR station.
FADE OUT.
THE END
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