Plan "B"

Full-time mother Hong Nga-yau and her husband Yau Tsoi-shan have a two-year-old daughter called Yau Yat-tung. The family and Nga-yau’s parents Hong Lok and Fong Chor-kiu are living under the same roof. Yat-tung is going to apply for kindergarten. Tsoi-shan feels annoyed as Chor-kiu keeps giving him advice. Nga-yau takes Yat-tung to attend “separation class”. But her efforts are wasted. Yat-tung just resists everything. Nga-yau is certain Yat-tung has separation anxiety disorder (SAD). Nga-yau realizes her mother-in-law Kam Mei-foon has a perfunctory attitude when it comes to raising kids. But her one-year-old nephew Yau Ka-yiu, who is looked after by Mei-foon, performs better than Yat-tung. Nga-yau decides to let Chor-kiu look after Yat-tung for one day. But she just has to rush home as she is worried about Chor-kiu’s lack of stamina. Nga-yau’s bad temper is getting worse. Tsoi-shan eventually makes her realize she has always suffered from SAD.

To enable Yat-tung to get a place in a posh school, Chor-kiu forces Tsoi-shan to undergo special coaching. She also wants him to take care of Yat-tung by himself. Yat-tung becomes rebellious as she is going through Trouble Two. Tsoi-shan does not know how to deal with her. Nga-yau arranges for Tsoi-shan to see some parenting expert. During the proceedings, Tsoi-shan is insulted. Tsoi-shan is regretful about moving into Chor-kiu’s home in the first place as Mei-foon has to sneak into the place whenever she pays them a visit. Mei-foon is simply embarrassed. After arguing with his younger brother Yau Tsoi-fung and his wife Cheung Pik-chi, Tsoi-fung finds out Mei-foon has become a school worker at “through-train school” as she wants Yat-tung to have a better chance of enrolling. Tsoi-shan is humiliated as Chor-kiu wants to impose more stringent regulations on him. Yat-tung vandalizes again.

Tsoi-shan becomes another person and eagerly listens to Chor-kiu. Hong Lok patiently persuades Nga-yau to move out of Chor-kiu’s home and help Tsoi-shan to regain his manhood. To break free from Chor-kiu’s control, Tsoi-shan has saved up for moving home. But Nga-yau fights within herself as she knows she has always gone against Chor-kiu. Chor-kiu finds out Mei-foon lurks around “through-train school”. She arbitrarily sets a trap for ruining Mei-foon’s credibility. Tsoi-shan loses his temper on the day of Yat-tung’s interview, causing Yat-tung to fail. Chor-kiu gets angry and wants to blame someone. Nga-yau mentions she is moving out as she cannot stand it any longer. Mother and daughter turn against each other. The duo recall Chor-kiu had aortic dissection when Nga-yau was in labor. They appreciate a precious mother and daughter relationship. Chor-kiu eventually gives in and agrees to let Nga-yau and Tsoi-shan move to a new home.

Mei-foon prepares “sure win tactics” for the “through-train school” interview. She wants Tsoi-shan, Nga-yau and Yat-tung to engage in family activities as often as possible. Also, Nga-yau is overburdened as she has to handle chores related to moving home. But Tsoi-shan is focused on making money. The couple quarrel over how to split parenting duties. Nga-yau resorts to asking Mei-foon for help. But she somehow senses something is wrong as she sees Mei-foon getting unusually hysterical. On interview day, some teacher implies Nga-yau uses Mei-foon to win favor. Mei-foon also makes some unwise move, causing Yat-tung to fail the interview. Nga-yau has a breakdown. She is certain that she is a hopeless mother. Tsoi-shan comforts Nga-yau. He shoulders the burden of decorating their new home.

Tsoi-shan and Nga-yau are moving into their new home. Everybody anticipates a new beginning. But the chums cannot fulfill their wishes as Chor-kiu is still a control freak. Mei-foon feels miserable as she fails to help Yat-tung enrol. To pacify Mei-foon, Tsoi-shan invites her to spend the night at his home. But Chor-kiu is one step ahead. Yat-tung also throws a tantrum as she despises Mei-foon, who sadly leaves. Tsoi-shan laments their worse situation after moving home. Mei-foon runs away from home after arguing with Pik-chi. Tsoi-shan finds out Mei-foon secretly contacts Tsoi-shan’s father Yau Tai-long because she is lonely. Tsoi-shan reminisces about those days when he and Mei-foon relied on each other. Tsoi-shan eventually offers her shelter in his home. Although Nga-yau is reluctant, but she has learned to give in because of Yat-tung. Tai-long shows up and eagerly contacts Mei-foon.

Chor-kiu objects to Mei-foon temporarily staying at Tsoi-shan’s home. She reminds Nga-yau to be wary of issues between her and her mother-in-law. Nga-yau is afraid of Mei-foon endlessly moaning. She also does not like her living habits as she is worried about Yat-tung’s safety being compromised. Nga-yau tells her elder cousin sister Ip Fan her difficulties. But Nga-yau realizes she is also bothered by issues between her and her mother-in-law. Ip Fan asks Nga-yau to line up a job interview at Frozen Bro for her husband Kwan Chi-chung. Tsoi-shan hires Chi-chung because of Tsoi-fung’s bad work attitude. Tsoi-shan decides to let Mei-foon stay indefinitely as he finds out Nga-yau brides Pik-chi to take Mei-foon away. Nga-yau cannot come to terms with this situation. Tsoi-shan promises to correct Mei-foon’s bad habits. Yat-tung loses her way, and Nga-yau has a breakdown. But in the process, she has come to understand what Chor-kiu taught her. She decides to accommodate Mei-foon in her home.