A Wonderful Thursday
FADE IN
Act 1
EXT. ESTATE MALL - 13:15
PETER is queuing up at an ATM.
PETER (V.O.): I need to do a bank transfer before settling my chambers' rent. And I don't want to be too late to re-join the workshop in the afternoon.
FLASHBACK
INT. STUDY - 10:15
Attending a Zoom meeting, Peter studies the slides on screen.
PETER (V.O.): Using a Hong Kong company just to hold IP is a smart move as there's no need to pay any capital gains tax.
Thinking.
PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): This is one example why Hong Kong has an edge to play the role as an international IP trading hub.
END FLASHBACK
Act 2
INT. CHAMBERS - 13:45
After passing a cheque to a SECRETARY, Peter collects a letter.
PETER (V.O.): It's a brief from the Department of Justice. I can send my fee note.
Pausing.
PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): As I've IP conferences to attend coming Friday and Saturday, I just want to act timely if I can.
INT. ESTATE MALL - 14:30
Chicken factory. Peter is buying a takeaway.
PETER (V.O.): One good thing about Zoom meeting is that I don't have to turn on the audio-visuals. Multitasking is possible.
INT. STUDY - 14: 45
Peter listens, reads slides on screen, eats chicken rice and drinks soya milk.
PETER (V.O.): While I can't understand all the knowledge being shared, I know at least what I don't know.
Peter then works on his laptop.
PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): See if I can issue and post my fee note today.
As he clicks "Print" on screen, Peter sees a pop-up message: the printer has no toner.
PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): There is at least the colour toner!
Peter goes to check the printer on the desk.
PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): Again, it says I'm using unauthorized cartridges.
Pausing.
PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): Although I paid the official price for them, they might be fake ones.
Opening the printer, Peter checks the toner cartridges.
PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): For years, there hasn't been any problem. I'm not sure whether it's a hardware problem or a software problem.
Peter then shuts down the printer and turns it on again.
PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): I know it can be quite insane to do that.
.
Suddenly, the printer starts printing.
PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): I don't care how, as long as it works!
EXT. SWIMMING POOL - 18:00
Crowded. Peter is swimming in the deep water area.
PETER (V.O.): I usually swim the 19:30 session. But tonight, my family is eating out.
Observing a SWIMMER is about to kick him unintentionally, Peter swims away quickly.
PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): Oh! I've got muscle cramp in one of my feet. Am I too tired?
Peter then rests by the pool wall.
PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): My main function today was to attend the Zoom workshop.
After doing a few butterfly strokes, Peter leaves.
PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): That's enough for today.
Taking out a smart phone from his bag, Peter taps his Health App.
PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd):Oh, I've done just 9000 steps today.
Act 3
EXT. RESTAURANT - 21:15
Roadside table. Peter, his WIFE, their younger DAUGHTER and KAJI, the family pet, are seated.
:
PETER (V.O.): My wife came home early. We took Kaji to the pet garden. It's great that our daughter manages to join us.
They share the appetizers, main dishes and desserts, as Kaji keeps them company.
PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): Quality time with family is more important than promoting IP trading.
Having settled the bill, they leave. As Kaji goes to say goodbye to her FRIENDS, their CARERS chat too.
PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): I feel like Friday. What a wonderful Thursday!
They walk towards the city lights.
THE END
FADE OUT
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