Andrew Struan is the Tai-Pan of Noble House, a trading company in Hong Kong
Struan returns home after a business trip in a bad mood
May-May, Struan's wife, and their servant, Lim Din, prepare for his arrival and try to ensure everything is perfect to prevent him from getting angrier
Struan goes to his study and May-May is waiting for him
Struan tells May-May about the problems he faced on his trip and becomes angry when he learns she has been spending money on new clothes
May-May tries to placate him and eventually Struan calms down
They discuss their plans for the future and May-May tells Struan she is pregnant
Struan is happy about the news and they make plans for the baby's future
May-May is angry with Struan for not including her in his business and plans
May-May has arranged for them to move into a new home and Struan is angry with her for not consulting him about the move
May-May tells Struan she will not be a servant in their home and he must consult with her about important decisions
Struan agrees and apologizes to May-May, and they reconcile.