The Mission

Lung survives an assassination attempt in Fat Cheung's restaurant, and one of his men is killed in the chaos. The attack underscores the constant danger around the triad boss and foreshadows the need for a dedicated security detail. Fat Cheung's restaurant is the scene where this first blow is struck.

Lung's right-hand man Frank assembles five loyal protectors: Curtis, James, Roy, Shin, and Mike. Each guard brings a distinct skill set, from Curtis's veteran experience to James's firearms expertise, Roy's rising leadership, Shin's street smarts, and Mike's sharpshooting. This security detail becomes the backbone of Lung's defense against further attacks.

An initial assassination attempt targets Lung when a sniper attacks the cars from the rooftop of a high-rise. Lung is hit but saved by a bullet-proof vest, preventing serious injury. The five bodyguards fight back to protect their boss and maintain control of the situation. The event confirms the need for a tightly guarded route for Lung.

Roy returns angrily in a taxi to Lung's house and beats up Curtis, revealing the volatile tension within the team. Curtis makes no move to resist, accepting the hierarchy and the heat of the moment. The incident foreshadows future frictions within the guard unit.

The next day, Curtis takes decisive action by killing a criminal who has been harassing Roy's nightclub. The act helps mollify Roy and cement Curtis's role as the stabilizing force in the group. It also shows the blurred line between protection and vigilantism in their world.

The five bodyguards fend off two additional assassination attempts and trail a surviving hitman to the attackers' hideout. After a gunfight, they kill the captured hitman, and the operation tightens Lung's security around Fat Cheung's network. The team grows more coordinated as the danger escalates.

Lung sends his henchman Frank to kill Fat Cheung, seeking to neutralize the rival underworld figure behind the attacks. The plan tests loyalties within Lung's inner circle as tensions rise. The move signals a violent escalation in the underworld feud.

The five men celebrate the end of their mission in a restaurant after the captured hitman is dealt with. They discuss their pay envelopes and the risks they face in a world where loyalty is constantly tested. The mood is tense but relieved as they unwind together.

Frank hands out five envelopes with pay to Curtis and reveals that Shin has been involved with Lung's wife. He urges Shin's execution, but Curtis claims he will handle it, signaling a dangerous plan taking shape within the group. The revelation deepens mistrust among the guards.

Curtis goes to James to borrow a gun and arranges an evening meeting with Shin. James warns Roy about the plan, and Roy asserts that Shin cannot be killed. They discuss a potential escape for Shin to Taiwan, but ultimately abandon the idea to avoid triggering wider pursuit.

The five meet in an empty restaurant to sort out Shin's fate. James seeks clemency from Lung but learns that a henchman has killed Mrs. Lung during his visit, triggering a tense stand-off. Curtis shoots Shin, who escapes through the back door, and Roy fires as the group prepares to leave; Curtis then reveals the death was staged for Lung by throwing a blank at James.