one of his moments

This is showcasing one of the classic noteworthy moments my father has, when it combines his obession with over-excessiveness and kuah khang zhang-ness.

As my parents made their trip over to my side of HK island to see the hostel and view Charlotte's apartment, they also helped to bring back some of our 'growing' purchases from this land (Well, my parents apparently checked-in six bags - of course including their own!).

With Peter not feeling so well with a raw throat, Ruiming and I accompanied my parents back to help carry everything back to where they were staying (THANKS Gor Gor Kok Wee!).

My father, who has the tendency to care even for people he only recently knew, was going to attempt to find Strepsils for us two to bring back for Peter.

Dad: "Ahya. Do you mind waiting a bit more? I want to try and find my Strepsils so that you can give it to Peter. We're leaving soon anyway, so you all can keep the rest."

Me:"But Peter already has his Fishermen's Friend, dad. So it's okay."

Dad (insistently while digging his bag): "No, no, no, no. Mine is the serious one."

Edit (my sister says that there is no ending): So yes, in the end, the father of mine managed to pull out not the usual six-piece pack, but a whole 24-piece pack of Strepsils, with a face of satisfaction and glee. I was made to bring that packet (when I didn't even bring a bag) allll the way back from North Point to Central.


As Ruiming said, that last line said by my father, can actually be part of a Strepsils advertisement.

See the reason why it's hard not to laugh when my father is around :)