A workplace grudge becomes front-page comedy in the latest episode of TVB sitcom “Come Home Love: Three Generations Under Sugar,” as one character discovers she has been turned into a webcomic villain—and decides to settle the score.
The episode, which aired on the 30th, centers on Chu Yuen-yuen (Ho Yee-ting), a young woman who stumbles onto “The Legend of Old Lady Yuen,” a serialized webcomic written by her quick-witted colleague Ka-chung (Li Wai-kin). In the comic, a caricature called Old Lady Yuen delights in tormenting a helpless sidekick. Yuen-yuen is horrified to realize the character is based on her—and even more annoyed when she learns Ka-chung has been deliberately provoking her to gather material for the strip.
What follows is a comedic collision of egos. Ka-chung fires the first shots by dousing an abalone-cleaning brush with Yuen-yuen’s expensive perfume and crunching potato chips in her room until the floor is littered with crumbs. Yuen-yuen, normally known for her sweet and gentle image, responds with a display of comic fury that quickly melts into charm. Viewers praised Ho’s performance, saying she handled the rapid shift from “wicked” to “adorable” with skill. The episode also gives her a moment to turn on the charm during a tenancy conversation with guest star Hui Chun-ho, where she mixes a flirtatious tone with a dash of playful electricity.
The night’s most talked-about scene, however, takes a slapstick turn when Yuen-yuen slips in the bathroom and Ka-chung rushes to save her. The rescue turns him into a human walking stick, and the awkward, close-quarters routine delivers both laughs and a spark of romance. The pairing—dubbed the “ET love story” by fans—has become one of the show’s most popular threads. Online viewers have cheered the duo’s chemistry, with many saying they hope the bickering pair will end up together.
“Come Home Love” has long been a reliable part of TVB’s lineup, and this episode is a reminder of why the sitcom format keeps winning audiences. The title itself plays on the Cantonese phrase for “three generations under one roof,” swapping the word for “hall” with “sugar” to suit the show’s playful tone. Beneath the pranks and petty revenge, the series continues to explore familiar themes of friendship, family, and the thin line between irritation and affection.
For Ho, the role offers a chance to expand beyond the sweet-girl parts she has often played. For viewers, the episode is a bite-sized serving of humor with a side of romantic tension. As the “ET” storyline keeps simmering, fans will be watching to see whether Yuen-yuen and Ka-chung can turn their comic war into something sweeter.
