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The Tofu War

燦爛的外母

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2017
1 Season
20 Episodes
CN
Ended

About

Siu Sau King, who has served three generations at a century-old tofu factory, uses her position as general manager to protect her distant relative, Tou Wai Lung. It draws the ire of the heir, Dau Cheung. Coincidentally, his friend Wong Siu Ming lost his job and broke up with his girlfriend Gei Hiu Ying and is looking for a change. The two of them click instantly and decide to institute major reformsat the company. The new and old camps battle against each other day and night. Wong Siu Ming re-encounters his childhood friend Szeto Nam and vents about his problems to her. Their relationship grows quickly and they begin to think about marriage. But it turns out Szeto Nam's mother is Siu Sau King. Szeto Nam pretends to be depressed to force her mother to agree to her lightning marriage to Wong Siu Ming. But if seeing each other is hard, living together is even harder. After marriage, Wong Siu Ming faces extreme pressure at home and at work. He tries to play matchmaker for his mother-in-law and the tofu factory's boss to deflect the line of fire. Unfortunately, it is a mismatch with many setbacks, leading to a series of jokes...

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Episodes

Season 1

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Episode 1
E1

Episode 1

Aug 28, 201745m

After learning that the tofu maker is rushed to the hospital, SIU SAU-KING immediately drives back to the factory to not only help out with production but also deliver the goods herself, showing that she is dedicated to the soy products factory. WONG SIU-MING is the rich man MASTER WAH’s private assistant, and he often gets an earful from his boss even though he is very diligent. SAU-KING gets informed by her sister-in-law SZETO DAN-DAN that her boss FU TAK-CHING is having a secret rendezvous with his mistress. The two enter the unit seeking to catch them in the act, only to find a stranger called SIU-MING there. TAK-CHING’s son DOU CHEUNG has just finished his studies abroad and returns to start from bottom to work his way up in the factory. DOU CHEUNG intends to invest in soybean futures, to which SAU-KING disagrees……

Episode 2
E2

Episode 2

Aug 29, 201744m

DOU CHEUNG announces to recruit more staff for the corporate reform of the soy products factory, but SAU-KING, DAN-DAN and TAK-CHING are shocked to see their new co-worker turn out to be SIU-MING. SAU-KING, DAN-DAN and chauffeur TO WAI-LUNG analyze the situation, believing that TAK-CHING and DOU CHEUNG will inevitably be manipulated by him. SAU-KING vows to safeguard the factory. SAU-KING leads SIU-MING to visit the factory, during which SIU-MING uncovers the deep-rooted problem in the factory. SIU-MING walks into SZETO NAM’s coffee shop. While there, SZETO NAM not only tries to comfort him but also introduces him to her business partner. On top of that, photographer FEI-YEE even takes a photo for them. SAU-KING criticizes SIU-MING’s ways of dealing with things as some amateur trying to tell professionals what to do. SZETO NAM is of the opinion that they don’t have to listen to him if he says anything that makes no sense to them……

Episode 3
E3

Episode 3

Aug 30, 201744m

HIU-YING goes to find SIU-MING to sign off as the power of attorney for lease of the property. Not wanting to cause HIU-YING’s misunderstanding, SZETO NAM instantly tries to hide. Nevertheless, she is still being discovered. After delivering the goods, WAI-LUNG plays Mahjong with the villagers, but someone secretly takes photos of this. SIU-MING calls a meeting, pointing out the problems that each employee has while working. Initially, SAU-KING is able to deal with them smoothly. However, after SIU-MING takes out the photos showing WAI-LUNG gambling, he reprimands SAU-KING for being overcontrolling and her indulgence towards her subordinates, adding that SAU-KING is the one to blame for bringing down Ding Fook Wo. SIU-MING explains to SAU-KING why he fired several employees, above which he even predicts that Ding Fook Wo will only last three more years if no reform is made……

Episode 4
E4

Episode 4

Aug 31, 201745m

SAU-KING falls, causing a swollen foot and ankle. Upon her arrival at the soy products factory, SZETO NAM finds out that SIU-MING is the corporate advisor. Not wanting to be seen by him, she instantly hides herself. SIU-MING arranges for the staff members to attend many training workshops. Though SZETO NAM intends to tell him that SAU-KING is actually her mother, unfortunately, she misses the opportunity to break it to him. There are three training sessions. The first one is taken in a war game form, and SAU-KING and SIU-MING are the only two left to square off in the end. The second one called “Think out of the box”, and only WAI-LUNG manages to reach the terminal. When it comes to the last session called “Listen to your coach”, they are all over the place because none of them understands SIU-MING’s instructions. Having gone through three training sessions, SIU-MING evaluates and reviews the results to them……

Episode 5
E5

Episode 5

Sep 1, 201745m

SIU-MING treats the employees to egg tarts, and WAI-LUNG also puts in a good word for him, which greatly puzzles SAU-KING. SIU-MING asks SZETO NAM out to Salsa Dancing. After learning that TAK-CHING invites him and VERONICA to Salsa Dancing, DOU CHEUNG immediately agrees to it. Getting carried away while dancing, SZETO NAM suddenly sees SAU-KING, so she instantly urges SIU-MING to hide. In the meantime, she asks DOU CHEUNG to cover it up for her. When TAK-CHING is dancing with VERONICA, he also asks SIU-MING to cover it up for him after catching a glimpse of SAU-KING. With six of them sitting at the same table, SZETO NAM racks her brain seeking a way out. SAU-KING leads DAN-DAN and SZETO NAM to pay tribute to her late husband, during which SZETO NAM asks SAU-KING to recall how her father sacrificed himself to save people’s lives……

Episode 6
E6

Episode 6

Sep 4, 201745m

TAK-CHING secretly leads VERONICA to visit the soy products factory, but they are discovered by SAU-KING, who is instead thwarted by SIU-MING. With SAU-KING, TAK-CHING and the others having a fight at the factory, DOU CHEUNG and SIU-MING coincidentally collapse and both are rushed to the hospital. DOU CHEUNG learns that SZETO NAM is SIU-MING’s girlfriend, and SAU-KING is totally against them seeing each other after learning the truth. SIU-MING reveals to DOU CHEUNG how he met SZETO NAM. SZETO NAM leads SIU-MING to meet SAU-KING, who despises SIU-MING, thinking he is unable to bring her happiness. In the second stage of the proposal, SIU-MING plans to cooperate with supermarkets, to which DOU CHEUNG disagrees. Venting out his frustration, DOU CHEUNG tears up the proposal. SAU-KING tells MAN-FONG to seduce SIU-MING, but the honey trap plot fails……

Episode 7
E7

Episode 7

Sep 5, 201744m

SIU-MING is aware of the fact that he has put too much pressure on SIU-YIN, so HIU-YING gives him a hug to comfort him, which happens to be seen by SZETO NAM. By accident, SIU-MING causes SAU-KING to be injured and SAU-KING is hospitalized. SAU-KING tells SZETO NAM to break up with SIU-MING, and she even slaps her on the face. SIU-MING asks SZETO NAM out to meet him, during which he explains to her why he didn’t answer the phone when she called him. Thinking that she is not the one whom he can share his worries with, SZETO NAM decides to break up with SIU-MING. Leading all the employees to conduct the ritual of worshiping the gods, SAU-KING asks for TAK-CHING’s permission to resume the old system, suggesting that he should fire SIU-MING. SAU-KING even seizes the opportunity to remind DOU CHEUNG to continue pursuing SZETO NAM……

Episode 8
E8

Episode 8

Sep 6, 201744m

HIU-YING reveals to SIU-MING that SIU-YIN wants to be a horticulturist, hoping that SIU-MING is able to calm down and communicate with SIU-YIN patiently. After SIU-MING thanks HIU-YING for helping address their sibling bickering, HIU-YING frankly tells him that it’s all thanks to SZETO NAM. SIU-MING and DOU CHEUNG not only go about seeking the reason behind the decline in orders from restaurants, but also try to figure out how to prolong the shelf life of tofu products and research for a new tofu package. After SIU-MING and SIU-YIN run into a former Sushi restaurant manager BROTHER KWAN and his son, there is a ceiling collapse in an industrial building, so SIU-MING goes back to look for them. By coincidence, SZETO NAM and DOU CHEUNG see the news about how SIU-YIN asks for help from a firefighter. Though SIU-MING manages to save BROTHER KWAN and his son, he himself is crushed by the falling concrete……

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About The Tofu War

Siu Sau King, who has served three generations at a century-old tofu factory, uses her position as general manager to protect her distant relative, Tou Wai Lung. It draws the ire of the heir, Dau Cheung. Coincidentally, his friend Wong Siu Ming lost his job and broke up with his girlfriend Gei Hiu Ying and is looking for a change. The two of them click instantly and decide to institute major reformsat the company. The new and old camps battle against each other day and night. Wong Siu Ming re-encounters his childhood friend Szeto Nam and vents about his problems to her. Their relationship grows quickly and they begin to think about marriage. But it turns out Szeto Nam's mother is Siu Sau King. Szeto Nam pretends to be depressed to force her mother to agree to her lightning marriage to Wong Siu Ming. But if seeing each other is hard, living together is even harder. After marriage, Wong Siu Ming faces extreme pressure at home and at work. He tries to play matchmaker for his mother-in-law and the tofu factory's boss to deflect the line of fire. Unfortunately, it is a mismatch with many setbacks, leading to a series of jokes... Across 1 season and 20 episodes, originally airing on TVB Jade.

The Tofu War Cast and Characters

The cast features Chris Lai, Elaine Yiu, Nancy Sit Ka-Yin, Roxanne Tong, and Jonathan Cheung Wing-Hong. Their performances are a major reason The Tofu War has built such a passionate audience.

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The Tofu War holds a 8.0/10 rating based on 1 reviews — genuinely excellent.

Who is in the cast of The Tofu War?

The main cast includes Chris Lai, Elaine Yiu, Nancy Sit Ka-Yin, and Roxanne Tong, plus a strong supporting ensemble.

Is The Tofu War available in CN?

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When was The Tofu War released?

The Tofu War first aired in 2017.

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How many seasons and episodes does The Tofu War have?

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What is The Tofu War about?

Siu Sau King, who has served three generations at a century-old tofu factory, uses her position as general manager to protect her distant relative, Tou Wai Lung. It draws the ire of the heir, Dau Cheung. Coincidentally, his friend Wong Siu Ming lost his job and broke up with his girlfriend Gei Hiu Ying and is lookin… It belongs to the Drama, Family genres.

In which language is The Tofu War originally available?

The Tofu War was originally produced in CN. On Bowood.TV the show is available in its original CN audio. Check the player options on the watch page for available subtitle tracks.

When was The Tofu War first released?

The Tofu War first premiered on August 28, 2017 (2017). The series has since concluded its run.

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