Long Life, Happiness and Prosperity

A hopeful 12-year-old who believes in magic and uses charms to shape her world. Mindy’s optimism keeps the family afloat, even as her schemes create unintended consequences. She is imaginative, brave, and desperate to secure a better life for her mother, even if her methods go awry.

Mindy’s devoted mother, a restaurant worker by day and a telephone psychic by night, balancing bills with unwavering love for her daughter. She longs for stability and happiness, yet her devotion often comes with personal sacrifice. Kin embodies resilience, warmth, and a quiet strength that sustains the family.

A warm, practical restaurant owner who represents stability and kindness. He becomes a potential partner for Kin, though his bold, ill-timed kiss creates tension and disappointment. Alvin is hopeful and well-meaning, yet sometimes misses the emotional signals around him.

Former security guard whose job loss shatters his sense of worth, pushing him toward a crisis of faith. He struggles with self-doubt and pushes his family away at a crucial moment, only to seek a fragile foothold again as the story unfolds. His arc explores dignity, faith, and the fragility of men under pressure.

Hun Ping navigates her own path to new opportunities while supporting her family. Practical and resilient, she provides a stabilizing influence amid changing fortunes. Her quiet strength helps keep the family connected when tensions flare.

The son of a famed Hong Kong butcher, Bing wrestles with his father’s expectations while pursuing his own future. He wins Mindy’s prize by accident and uses the money to buy his own shop, signaling a shift away from his father’s mold toward personal independence.

A charming shop owner whose singing draws Kin’s interest, complicating the romantic dynamics at the heart of the story. Nelson becomes an accidental catalyst for new affection and a reminder that life’s melodies can shape relationships. His presence adds rhythm and warmth to the neighborhood tapestry.