Heart and Greed () is a 2017 grand production drama produced by TVB and Tencent Penguin Pictures. It is the third installment of the Heart of Greed series following Moonlight Resonance. It stars Bosco Wong, Louise Lee, Ha Yu, Michelle Yim, Susanna Kwan, Louis Yuen and Joseph Lee from the previous installments, and with new additions Vincent Wong, Eliza Sam, Priscilla Wong, Sharon Chan, Michael Tong and Ram Chiang.
The series was released on Tencent Video from Monday to Friday at 8:00pm, with VIP members able to watch five new episodes one week ahead. It was then broadcast on TVB Jade at 9:30pm.
Plot Ling Lai Ying (Louise Lee) and her husband, Wong Wing Ching (Ha Yu), are a well-respected and family-oriented couple who worked hard for years expanding their family business, Ka Cheong Wong Limited, which operates a chain of cafes famous for their Hong Kong-style milk tea. In hopes for greater expansion, Wing Ching's sister-in-law, Leung Shun Wah (Susanna Kwan) and her younger brother, Leung Chan (Louis Yuen) attempt to persuade Wing Ching to go public with the company and pursue an IPO (Initial Public Offering). Wing Ching is opposed to the idea, claiming that the family's educational background is limited and going public would be a high risk for the family business.
Meanwhile, Hui Nga Lun (Joseph Lee), an individual who Wing Ching deems as his "benefactor" after Nga Lun served as key witness in defending Wing Ching's innocence in a murder trial, experiences issues in his family's century-old printing business. The printing business was at risk of bankruptcy and Wing Ching is determined to help Nga Lun. Despite Wing Ching's previous concerns, he goes public with the family business and the two family businesses undergo a merger - forming the Hui Wong Group. Initially, members in both families are resistant to the idea. In particular, Yu Sau Wai (Michelle Yim), Nga Lun's wife self-proclaims the Hui family as part of some elite and wealthy class and the Wong family as more grassroots. However, Nga Lun recognizes that the options are scarce and Wing Ching views going public for Nga Lun as a worthwhile risk.
The merger triggers major changes to both businesses. With the changes, arise countless conflicts targeting the actions and decisions of members in both families. During this time, the Wong's only son, Wong Wai Ka (Vincent Wong), reconnects with the Hui's only daughter, Hui Bui Yi (Eliza Sam) whom he had met when they were very young children. The two develop feelings for one another, however when Sau Wai (Bui Yi's mother) suspects the potential for a relationship she openly rejects the idea and the two eventually part ways. Lai Ying was heartbroken for her son and later again for her daughter, Wong Yi Oi (Sharon Chan) who develops feelings for Cheng Lap On (Michael Tong), a married man, father, and highly regarded employee of the Hui Wong Group. Ling Shing Fung (Bosco Wong), Lai Ying's younger brother, is also embroiled in a never-ending obscure relationship with his friend, Fong Hei Man (Priscilla Wong).
The turmoil evolving from the merger spirals into a perpetual and relentless feud involving heartbreak and betrayal - testing the resilience, morale, and integrity of the Wong and Hui family.
Cast
Wong/Ling/Leung family Cast Role DescriptionHa Yu 夏雨 Wong Wing Ching黃永正 正爸、奶茶黄、奶茶王 Ka Cheong Wong Chairman Hui Wong Group Vice Chairman and CEO Husband of Ling Lai Ying Shum Tsui's ex-lover Elder Brother of Wong Wing Cheung Father of Wong Yi Oi and Wong Wai Ka Fell into a coma in episode 37 and awoke in episode 40Louise Lee 李司棋 Ling Lai Ying凌麗熒 火姐、正媽、火百合 Ka Cheong Wong Vice Chairwoman Hui Wong Group General Manager of Project Planning Wife of Wong Wing Ching Mother of Wong Yi Oi and Wong Wai Ka Elder Sister of Ling Shing FungJimmy Au 歐瑞偉 Wong Wing Cheung 黃永昌 Younger Brother of Wong Wing Ching Late Husband of Leung Shun Wah DeceasedSusanna Kwan 關菊英 Leung Shun Wah 梁順華 華姐、找钱華 Ka Cheong Wong Director of Human Resources Hui Wong Group General Manager of Personnel Widow of Wong Wing Cheung Elder Sister of Leung Chan Sister-in-law of Wong Wing ChingLouis Yuen 阮兆祥 Leung Chan 梁贊Like Gor、贊先生、阿贊 Ka Cheong Wong Director of Business Planning Hui Wong Group Deputy General Manager of Project Planning → CEO, later got demoted due to incompetence Younger Brother of Leung Shun WahBosco Wong黃宗澤 Ling Shing Fung凌乘風 九少、阿九 Ka Cheong Wong Director of Brand Management → Deputy CEO → CEO → Voted out of position Hui Wong Group General Manager of Corporate Communications Husband of Fong Hei Man Younger Brother of Ling Lai Ying Uncle of Wong Yi Oi and Wong Wai KaPriscilla Wong 黃翠如 Fong Hei Man 方希雯 阿爽、Sonia Wife of Ling Shing Fung Executive AssistantSharon Chan 陳敏之 Wong Yi Oi黃以愛 Venus、黑面神 Ka Cheong Wong Director of Sales → Photo studio owner Hui Wong Group General Manager of Sales Daughter of Ling Lai Ying and Wong Wing Ching Niece of Ling Shing Fung Cheng Lap On's ex-loverVincent Wong王浩信 Wong Wai Ka黃圍家 Kyle Ka Cheong Wong Deputy Director of Brand Management → Deputy CEO → Chairman Hui Wong Group Deputy General Manager of Corporate Communications → Executive Assistant Son of Ling Lai Ying and Wong Wing Ching Nephew of Ling Shing Fung Hui Bui Yi's boyfriend
Hui/Yu family Cast Role DescriptionLily Leung 梁舜燕 Hui-Po Wan Kam 許寶韻琴 Mother of Hui Nga Lun and Hui Nga Tun Grandmother of Hui Bui YiChow Chung Yu Hok Tak 余學德 Father of Yu Sau Wai Grandfather of Hui Bui YiJoseph Lee Hui Nga Lun許雅麟Alan、許大少、恩公 Hui Cheuk Hang Industry Chairman → Hui Cheuk Hang Group Chairman Hui Wong Group Chairman Husband of Yu Sau Wai Father of Hui Bui Yi Business partner of Wong Wing ChingMichelle Yim 米雪 Yu Sau Wai余秀慧 Amelia、阿咩唻呀 Amelia School director/Hui Cheuk Hang Industry education foundation chairwoman Wife of Hui Nga Lun Mother of Hui Bui Yi Initially disapproves of the Wong familyLee Shing-cheong Hui Nga Tun許雅頓Adam、許二少 Hui Cheuk Hang Industry CEO → Hui Cheuk Hang Group CEO Hui Wong Group CFO Husband of Nga Lei Shan Sentenced to jail for 2 years and 8 months in episode 40 Returned to England in episode 40 Jacqueline Ch'ng 莊思敏 Nga Lei Shan 雅莉珊 Alice Hui Cheuk Hang Group Secretary Wife of Hui Nga Tun Returned to England in episode 40 Eliza Sam 岑麗香 Hui Bui Yi 許貝兒 Belle Hui Cheuk Hang Group General Manager of Project Development Hui Wong Group General Manager of Project Development Daughter of Hui Nga Lun and Yu Sau Wai Widow of Yeung Man Tsun Wong Wai Ka's girlfriend
Cheng family Cast Role DescriptionMichael Tong 唐文龍 Cheng Lap On 鄭立安 阿 Nic Hui Wong Group CEO (Replaced Leung Chan), later resigned after his affair with Wong Yi Oi was exposed Husband of Daphne, later divorced Wong Yi Oi's ex-loverBianca Wu 胡琳 Daphne Wife of Cheng Lap On, later divorced
Yeung family Cast Role DescriptionMary Hon Yeung-Fung Mei Mei 楊馮美美 Mother of Yeung Man TsunJason Chan 陳智燊 Yeung Man Tsun 楊文雋 Brian Wong Wai Ka's love rival Husband of Hui Bui Yi Died in episode 35 in a car accident
Other cast CastRoleDescriptionRam Chiang 蔣志光Chan Tsz Ming陳志明Donald Lawyer Two percent shareholder of Hui Wong Group Carlo Ng 吳家樂 Lo Shun Ho 盧迅浩Signal Lo Hui Cheuk Hang Group Deputy CFO Hui Wong Group Deputy CFOMaria Cordero Fung Ching 馮青 Man Lei Restaurant OwnerLuk Ho Ming Hung Sing 洪成Man Lei Restaurant co-owner Son of Fung ChingSteven Ma Lei Ming Kei 李明基 阿 Lee Deceased boyfriend of Fong Hei Man Friend of Ling Shing FungYumiko Cheng Crystal Goddaughter of Ling Lai Ying's old friend Business associate of Hui Wong Group One of Ling Shing Fung's love interest Nora Miao 苗可秀 Shum Tsui 沈沝 水水 Wong Wing Ching's ex-lover Ling Lai Ying's rivalChui Chung-San 徐忠信 Lord Kiu 喬爺 Malaysia triad leader Ling Shing Fung's abductorBen Wong 黃智賢 Yau Kei 友基 阿基 Wong Yi Oi's boyfriendLaw Lok-lam Pang Siu Hung 彭兆雄Businessman Ex-husband of Heung Ching YiLiza Wang 汪明荃 Heung Ching Yi 向清沂 Ex-wife of Pang Siu Hung Ling Shing Fung's business partner Max Cheung 張達倫 Kenny Chung LawyerJonathan Cheung Ching Chi Mei 程至美 Doctor
Development It was announced that original cast members Moses Chan, Raymond Lam, Fala Chen, Linda Chung, and Tavia Yeung will not participate in the drama as Moses Chan, Linda Chung, and Tavia Yeung withdrew due to schedule conflicts with other TVB Dramas being produced while Raymond Lam and Fala Chen ended their contracts with TVB.
The role of "Wong Wai Ka" was originally intended to be played by Moses Chan, but he had to withdraw from the role due to scheduling conflicts with another 50th anniversary drama, "My Ages Apart" Vincent Wong took his place. The roles of "Hui Bui Yi" and "Fong Hei Man" were originally intended to be played by Linda Chung and Tavia Yeung respectively. However, due to scheduling conflicts with their filming of "Another Era" both actresses withdrew from the series, and Eliza Sam and Priscilla Wong took their place.
Filming began on 21 March 2017, and ended on 10 July 2017.
Release and reception The series was released as a grand production in November 2017. Audiences were less excited when a third sequel was announced without majority of the original cast but there was still anticipation since its predecessors were released a decade prior. However, the series was met with mixed reviews and viewership ratings averaged 24 points. Audiences criticized the overall plot with many saying that it is simply a recycled plot and that times have changed from a decade ago; the similar storylines being used were seen as too primitive. Similar to the first two series, there was a parody segment but due to changing times compared to when the first two series aired, it was met with major backlash from Malaysian Chinese as it was seen as racially insensitive and a mockery of their culture and clothing with many Malaysians threatening to boycott future TVB series.
Music Title Type Composer Lyrics Arranger Producer(s) Performer(s) 我本無罪 Opening theme Alan Cheung Sandy Chang Johnny Yim Johnny Yim Herman Ho Susanna Kwan 欲言又止 Ending theme Alan Cheung Herman Ho Joseph Wei Vincent Wong Hana Kuk I Promise Interlude 鄺靜欣 Wayne James Dominic Chu Linda Chung 不只是朋友 Alan Cheung Sandy Chang Johnny Yim Johnny Yim Herman Ho Alvin Ng Don't Say Goodbye — — — — Laura Oakes Will You Remember Me — — — — Adrienne Aiken Philip Jap Simon Purton
International broadcast
Region Network Notes VV Drama & MediaCorp Channel 8 Dubbed With Mandarin 8TV Dubbed in Mandarin
Viewership ratings # Timeslot (HKT) Week Episode(s) Average points Peaking points 1 Mon – Fri 21:30 27 November - 1 December 2017 1 — 5 22 25 2 4 — 8 December 2017 6 — 10 22 24 3 11 — 15 December 2017 11 — 15 21 24 4 18 – 22 December 2017 16 — 20 22 26 5 25 — 29 December 2017 21 — 25 21 23 6 1 — 5 January 2018 26 — 30 24 27 7 8 — 12 January 2018 31 — 35 25 28 8 15 — 19 January 2018 36 — 40 28.5 32 Total average 24 26
Accolades Year Award Category Recipient(s) Result20182017 TVB Anniversary AwardsBest Actor Ha Yu Bosco Wong Best Actress Susanna Kwan Louise Lee Michelle Yim Eliza Sam Best Supporting Actor Louis Yuen Best Supporting Actress Sharon Chan (Top 5)Most Popular Male Character Bosco Wong Most Popular Female Character Susanna Kwan Louise Lee Michelle Yim Eliza Sam Best Drama
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