(My True Friend)
(Episode 3)
Why are you so great?
You know about...
property tax policy.
Some of it are too complicated.
It's called "being updated to the world news despite staying at home".
Save it.
Are you trying to tell me that instead of playing games every day,
you are actually burying yourself in work at home?
Do I even have to do that?
Just those exams we had earlier...
are a far cry...
compared to my college assignments.
Do you know how crazy our professors are?
During exam week,
getting three hours of sleep per day is already good enough.
How did someone as lazy as you pull through it?
For idiots like you,
you can only have three hours of sleep every day.
But for a genius like me,
I can still have six hours of sleep every day.
Shao Peng Cheng, you are smart.
But if you're that smart,
why don't you have a bachelor's degree?
Let me ask you then.
Which university did you graduate from?
I majored in marketing...
at Shanghai Chengji University.
Shanghai Chengji University?
So you're a graduate of a great university.
Why can't I tell by looking at you?
You're the type of student in school committee.
You're the one who's like that.
If you're not like that,
why do you always get sacked...
or transferred?
Then answer this,
since you studied marketing.
What is marketing?
There's no need to hold it against people like you.
You wouldn't understand even if I tell you.
Have a good ride. Don't lose the billboard.
Thank you.
Give me a cup of milk tea.
All right.
You're a real estate agent?
Hi, I'm a real estate agent from Love and Family.
May I ask what your last name is?
- It's Liu. - Ms. Liu, let me explain.
These are the houses for sale,
while these ones are for rent.
Would you like to buy or rent?
I want to see all of them.
All of them?
That's right. Choose the best among them.
Sure. I'll arrange it right away. All right.
Thanks, Ms. Liu. You're welcome.
This person is really persistent.
- What is it? - Shao Peng Cheng, where are you?
There's a client who wants to rent a house.
I can't handle it alone. Come over quickly and help me.
I have things to do. I can't leave.
What are you doing? Why can't you leave?
My dad is in the hospital. No one else can accompany him.
I need to stay by his side.
Your dad is in the hospital? Why so sudden?
Do you think I'm joking with you?
Are we very close?
Got it.
Keep your dad company.
I'll take care of things here.
Give me a call if anything comes up.
What do you understand?
How much can you earn by renting out a house?
Let me tell you.
The ancillary facility near this neighborhood is really good.
It depends on whether you like a large area...
or a small area.
Here. Take a look over here.
There is a huge balcony.
The nearest hospital, school...
and market are over there.
Just walk 50 meters,
and you'll reach the market.
If you have the time,
I can take you around the market.
The difference between this house...
and the previous ones...
is that you can see the entire villa area from here.
There's no problem with the hot water supply.
The needs of the children are met.
It's easy to buy things too.
Ms. Liu, you have seen all ten houses.
Which house do you prefer?
How about this? Let me think about it.
Thank you, young lady.
It's fine.
Think it through and contact me again.
All right. I'll get going then.
Thanks, Ms. Liu.
Who threw these into the trash can?
I'm asking you.
Who threw these into the trash can?
Can the trash can buy the houses?
Sorry, Ms. Ceng.
I did it.
You did it?
I wrote a number on each of these brochures.
I can tell in a glance who threw them.
Women's hearts are the most evil ones.
And you, you're still trying to cover for him?
Let me ask you.
Did you take the client to see the houses today?
Yes, I took the client to see ten houses...
from 1pm to 5pm.
You're working so hard. Are you risking your life for it?
The client said she was very interested...
with the last one...
and she'll discuss it first with her family.
She can come over to sign the contract tomorrow.
This unit, right?
You left the unit at 5:30pm.
At 6pm,
the owner of the house called...
and asked me to withdraw the listing.
He said he has rented out the house.
Please use your brains...
and think about it.
Half an hour after you left the unit,
why would he coincidentally...
find a tenant...
who's willing to rent the house?
It's impossible.
Is it possible...
In other words, the client that you brought to see the house...
signed the contract directly with the owner.
How could that happen?
When you were showing the client to the house,
did you let the client get in touch with the owner?
The client said she felt thirsty.
So she asked me to buy her a drink.
She could tell that you're new and inexperienced.
The client clearly bypassed the agent.
But this is very common.
The client bypassed the agent...
to save money on the agency fee.
So you've learned your lesson.
Now you know how stupid she is.
You're laughing?
You can still laugh? The client bypassed you.
What does it mean for the real estate agents?
This is a fatal mistake.
What does the client mean for you?
The client is your everything.
You need to watch it and guard it.
Look what you two did.
The client signed the contract directly with the owner.
Since they can communicate directly,
what's your use then?
Sorry, Ms. Ceng.
It's my fault.
That's enough.
It's my fault.
I went out to do some personal stuff today.
That's why I didn't view the units with Cheng Zhen Zhen.
If I went with her,
this wouldn't have happened.
So I'm responsible for this.
If there's anything, blame it on me.
Thank you about earlier.
Stand there.
Next time,
be careful.
I can take the blame this time.
But I can't always do it for you.
Right?
I'm not done yet.
Talk to the wall if you want to give a lecture.
But as for your performance today,
I still have to commend you for it.
You're someone...
with a sense of camaraderie.
You didn't reveal that I left work...
without permission.
That's because your dad was sick.
You needed to look after him.
Besides,
it's all my fault.
I'll bear the responsibility for my own mistake.
If I sell you out,
another person will be punished for it.
There's no need for that.
But I'm warning you.
I will let you off just this once.
You'd better do your job.
Look at you.
You're so full of yourself after I've praised you.
Shouldn't you treat me to dinner?
You're asking me to treat you?
What's the problem? Shouldn't you treat me?
I just tumbled down, okay?
Shouldn't you treat me?
You're so stingy every time I ask you to treat me.
Always so stingy.
How much would it cost to buy me dinner?
Okay, fine!
What lousy luck!
Follow me.
Wait a second.
Cheng.
You are just treating me to this?
Yes. That's it. Anything wrong?
You can leave if you don't want to. Nobody is forcing you.
Of course, I want it. Why not?
Let's go.
Sit down.
Hello! Wonton for two, please.
Okay.
Coming soon.
I can't imagine there is still an eatery like this.
Oh, what about your dad?
Are you going to the hospital after this?
Someone is with him now.
You just came back from the US a few days ago.
Why are you in such a terrible condition?
Listen.
My family was living a good life...
because of my dad's business.
I was sent to study abroad.
But then,
my dad's health deteriorated...
and something went wrong in his company.
And then... That's right.
I wanted...
to rent out my house for money.
You should be blamed for losing my stuff.
How dare you mention this?
- Here's your order. - Thank you.
Fine then. Since you are so unlucky,
I will pay for the meal. Just eat up.
That's what I thought.
Nothing, nothing.
How can you be picky?
Why don't you eat the coriander?
I don't eat it, so what?
It's so tasty!
Then you can have it.
How is it?
Yummy!
Don't you know...
that I was craving wonton while I was in the US?
I can't believe I'm eating it now.
- Okay. Just eat more. - There is enough for you.
Yes.
You treated me to dinner,
so I'm giving you that.
What's this?
You just bought this medicine for me?
It's not for your sake.
Don't misunderstand me.
I just saw that your foot was hurt.
I can't bear seeing it. I'm scared of blood.
Hello! Another bowl of wonton, please!
Okay.
It's really yummy!
Just eat up! There is enough for you.
I've started working in a new company recently.
I'm exhausted and upset.
I'm worried that I won't be able to do well.
Oh, right. I met a liar.
I will be smarter and continue to work hard.
Because I have a dream,
and that is to help those tired and lonely vagrants...
in the city,
to find a habitat for their souls.
Jing Ran, you should also work hard.
In my mind, you are...
a designer for soul.
"A designer for soul."
Let's work hard together.
Okay. I can do it.
What a terrible agent!
No wonder he sold a terrible house.
Hey. Where is your manager?
Please call her over.
Okay.
Please sit for a moment. I will call our manager now.
- It's a good place. - Ms. Cheng!
Someone wants to see you.
- Hello. - Hello.
Sit down please.
Go out for talk.
Madam, have a cup of drink, please.
Hello. I am the manager here.
You wanted to talk to me?
I want to return the house.
Did you buy one through our agency?
Are you kidding me?
I just bought one. Did you already forget?
Sorry.
I was just transferred here a few days ago.
The former manager has left.
I don't care.
There is something wrong with my house unit.
You have to solve my problem.
Calm down, please.
You see, as long as it's something...
we sold to you,
we are responsible for it.
Sit down, please. Tell me the details.
What's the problem with your house?
Listen.
My future son-in-law...
bought it from your agency.
He was planning to do some basic decoration...
for their marriage.
It was unexpected that...
when I clean the room,
every night,
I hear a baby crying.
It was inauspicious.
How can it become a home for a new couple?
So I came here to return it.
You should be responsible for it.
Go through the formalities quickly.
There might be a misunderstanding.
Could there be a baby crying next door?
Maybe you didn't hear clearly.
Impossible!
I asked all households in the house.
There is no baby.
Don't speak for yourself.
If you don't resolve it,
I will sue you.
No.
We will resolve it.
- Mom! - Ma'am.
Why are you here?
You came at the right time. I am returning the house.
Mom, let's go back home and talk.
Don't cause a scene here.
Don't worry.
I will sell the house.
Li Feng treats you well,
and you can buy a better one.
Aunty,
Maybe you can go back to the hotel with Nini and have a rest.
I can handle it.
I will definitely not disappoint you.
You have no experience.
You might get deceived if the agent talks to you.
I can't leave.
Madam, our company, Love and Family,
is a professional agency for houses.
All the house...
are fully evaluated before any transaction.
It's impossible to have quality issues.
Of course, if there is a problem...
as you said,
we will definitely figure it out...
and take responsibility. I guarantee it.
It's good to have a good attitude,
but you must put it into action.
I won't. I will send someone...
to resolve this issue. Is that okay?
Cheng Zhen Zhen, Shao Peng Cheng. Come here, please.
Madam, let me introduce them.
She is an excellent employee here.
She is responsible.
There is something wrong with her house.
I need you two to take care of it.
Figure out the problem quickly...
and resolve it.
- Okay. - Okay.
Okay, young lady.
I am watching you.
I will not accept a lousy fix.
Don't worry, madam.
I will see you out.
Hello.
What's your family name, sir?
- Zhou. - Zhou?
Peng Cheng. She is my assistant Cheng Zhen Zhen.
Hello.
Hi, Mr. Zhou. I am his assistant.
You can leave any difficult problems...
to him.
Go away.
Sit down, please.
Just relax. This is a fresh drink.
You can drink it.
Thanks.
If you have any questions...
or encounter any issues,
just talk with my assistant.
Mr. Zhou, go ahead.
I will be straightforward.
The house was not bought by me.
I'm renting it.
You're renting it?
I have been with Kang Ni for many years.
and we love each other very much.
But I am not a local here.
I have no house in Shanghai.
So her mother is against our marriage.
I am a programmer. Although I have a good salary,
I can't afford such downpayment.
So we decided to...
rent an house.
Then we made a copy of the fake estate certificate.
We were planning to deceive her mother temporarily...
and buy a real one when I earn enough money.
We would say that we change houses.
But we didn't expect her mother...
to find out about this after going there to clean.
That's it.
Hey, man,
how dare you?
You even lied to your future mother-in-law.
What if she finds the truth?
How can you get married?
Okay, you've talked too much.
So please help me...
to resolve this.
As for this kind of situation, we can't handle it.
Mr. Zhou,
as an agency, we...
can't help you lie to our clients.
But this is your family issue,
and we can't interfere.
Ms. Cheng, I beg you...
to help me.
This is not a lie.
If you don't help me,
to tell you the truth,
I won't be able to get married.
No. This is not the point.
You and your girlfriend...
are too rigid.
Just as the her mother said,
she was complaining about...
a baby crying in the house, right?
You two should resolve...
that issue.
Then the problem can be solved, right?
Wait, let me ask you.
Is there...
really a baby crying at night?
That's horrible.
What Mr. Shao said was right.
But the what my mother-in-law said...
is indeed true.
I lived there for several days.
For two nights, I did hear something...
like a baby crying.
But then, I thought it was from a baby next door.
So I didn't keep it in mind.
The old may be more sensitive to it.
So things go like this.
Wait, wait.
Is it possible?
You must have misheard it.
How can ghosts exist in this world?
Ms. Cheng and Mr. Shao,
if I tell my mother-in-law not to return the house,
she might get suspicious.
Could you please help me to investigate a little bit?
To see where the noise is coming from?
As long as it's not something horrible,
she has no reason to return it.
After that, I can handle it with Kang Ni,
and there's no more problem for you.
Mr. Zhou, First of all, you should understand that...
we are agents rather than detectives.
So this is...
- not... - Mr. Zhou. We two...
are responsible for it.
You can take it easy.
Thank you so much.
One more question, please.
- Is there really a baby crying? - Yes.
What's wrong? Are you scared?
You are an excellent agent,
how can you be scared of this trivial matter?
You are not as good as me, an insignificant assistant.
You are bragging. So...
don't worry, Mr. Zhou.
We will resolve this for you.
Thank you.
Really.
What are you shouting about?
I have my name.
Go to the house with me.
It's too late.
I will go back after the game.
Who said that...
he will find out where the noise is coming from?
Resolve it?
So? You have forgotten your words?
Do you need to say it like that?
You want to send me there for such a trivial matter?
Just go there by yourself.
Are you scared?
Okay.
If you call me Ms. Zhen Zhen,
and say, "Ms. Zhen Zhen, I'm so scared,"
I'll help you.
Who is scared? Me? How can I be scared...
of just a baby crying?
Aren't you childish?
So let's go.
- Go! - Okay.
- Let's go! - Okay!
Go! Stand up!
The one does not go is a coward.
Go.
So many buildings, which is the one?
- What's the number? - Number 127.
It's 127?
There is no house number.
What's this number?
We should go forward.
- It's 140. - Number 130. This is 130.
There? Yes, here.
Wait a second.
Why the house seems...
so old?
That's right.
The older it is, the more secrets it has.
How can there be secrets? Don't say that at night.
So let's just leave.
We have come here and seen the place,
I didn't see any problem.
It's in good condition, although a little old.
Where is the sound of a baby crying? I don't hear it.
- You don't, right? - Hey.
Where are you going?
Listen to me. I did a research...
This used to be a hospital for families.
A hospital for families?
So what?
Let me tell you.
The former owner was a surgeon.
You can't imagine if he did something like...
dissection or so.
I am going to hit you!
You are scared, right?
Sit down.
Listen to me, Cheng Zhen Zhen. We are waiting here.
No one can leave before 2o'clock.
Who cares?
Okay, 2o'clock.
What's wrong?
What?
You!
How?
Come here.
Have a look there.
This poster. Have you watched this film?
Just have a look.
Look.
You.
What's wrong?
Are you scared?
No.
I'm tired. I'm just lying here, okay?
It's 2o'clock. Let's leave here.
We didn't hear anything, right?
There is really nothing.
Go. Go. Go. Okay?
Wait one more second.
Be quiet.
There is really nothing.
Go. Go. Go.
So did they mishear something?
No. We need to come again tomorrow evening.
What will you do here?
We have come here and heard nothing.
And we've waited until 2o'clock. What will you do here tomorrow?
She said that...
the noise is not heard every night.
In order to prove that the house is in good condition,
we need to come for several times.
If there is nothing wrong every time we come,
then we can prove that they just misheard it.
Can you be less stubborn?
We have come here,
waited and gone through every step,
we should think reasonably.
You can't believe...
her every single word.
- We have do - You are scared.
- Who? - You.
Who's scared?
I'm not scared. I was just saying...
there really isn't a baby crying.
Let's not get involved in this matter.
You're really scared. Scaredy-cat.
Fine.
We'll come again tomorrow. All right?
Can we leave now?
We'll come tomorrow night again.
Look who's the scaredy-cat.
Close the door. Lock it.
Shao Peng Cheng!
Why are you sleeping here?
Did you go drinking last night?
What did I drink?
I didn't drink, Ms. Ceng.
I was at Ms. Liu's house the whole of last night.
I was scared to death.
I only went home at 3 in the morning.
Don't talk nonsense.
Even so, you shouldn't be sleeping here.
Go get your face washed and get to work.
Hello, Ms. Bai. How are you?
- Yes, go ahead. - Hao...
I have a favor to ask of you.
I...
I can't install the flower shelf.
Can you help me?
Oh, no, I just made an appointment...
with a client to look at houses.
I can't go over right now.
How about this?
I'll go over and help you tomorrow.
Don't fool me.
Why would I?
Clients are our god.
It's still best to come today. Thank you.
If you're in a hurry,
I'll get a colleague...
to go over. How's that?
That's fine too.
As long as someone is coming over.
All right then, Ms. Bai. Bye!
Zhen Zhen.
You and Xiao Shao just joined the company.
You're both new.
You don't have many clients on hand.
Right?
I'm worried for the both of you.
You see, I'm a veteran in this company.
I have a lot of resources and clients.
How about I share one of them with you?
I sincerely want to help the both of you.
Here, Ms. Bai has a house.
It's exceptionally good.
It's a small villa.
The best thing about it?
The location is awesome.
-It's in a school district. -Really?
Look at how beautiful it is.
I've written everything down for you.
Just take this with you.
- Thanks, Ms. Mei Li. - Let me have a look.
The house is beautiful.
Right? Here.
You know what's the most beautiful thing?
There's a large green field.
What a gem.
I'm not sure if it's a gift...
or a trap.
What are you talking about?
No one is complaining if you keep quiet.
Why don't you learn from Fu Xiao Ning?
Right? She's a sweet-talker.
But you're such a cynic.
Look. If this is really such a great house,
why hasn't anyone bought it yet?
What's wrong with you?
There are many factors to consider when selling a house, right?
If a house doesn't sell,
it means it hasn't met its destined buyer.
I'm just not sure about your motives.
What motives?
I'm trying to help you!
What do you know? No good deed goes unpunished.
Ms. Mei Li, don't argue with him.
He's always been like this.
I'll take care of this.
Let me tell you.
Don't let him drag you down.
Work hard.
Thanks, Sis Mei Li.
There's definitely something wrong.
Do you have any listings?
Don't make a fuss if you don't.
Beggars can't be choosers.
Don't get me wrong, Ms. Mei Li.
I'm not saying the house is bad.
Even if Shao Peng Cheng is not going along,
- I'll settle it by myself. - Call me Hao Mei Li.
- No need for "miss" - Thanks, Mei Li.
Miss.
You did well just now.
Both of them are new.
And they don't have a client base yet.
You share your resources with them.
That's praise-worthy.
I thought you asked me to come in...
to criticize me.
You're so selfless and thoughtful, why would I criticize you?
Let me tell you.
I am different... from all the newcomers.
After all, I'm a veteran in this company.
It's only natural to help the newcomers.
It's nothing worth mentioning.
But what Shao Peng Cheng said was too much.
A conspiracy theorist like him is hopeless.
Even if I wanted to help him, there's no way I could.
Ms. Veteran, you've had a hard time.
Drink some coffee and calm down.
I've done an analysis on your work performance...
since you joined the company.
Your results are impressive.
Of course!
You've only been here for a few days.
You might not know much about me.
I'm just quick-tempered and straightforward.
I don't beat around the bush.
I don't know how to be humble either.
To be honest, a lot of the deals...
in the company were sealed by me.
That means most of the houses were sold by me, you get it?
Yes.
But you also lost half the clients.
What do you mean?
Look here.
This client was in a hurry to get a house.
But you only followed up on the case twice...
and wrote a report that the client...
had no strong intentions to buy a house.
But two weeks later,
the client bought a house in Hongmei South Road.
How did you know?
I think you forgot...
that the manager has the right to see...
the performance of all branches.
Also,
this client...
This client, you never followed up.
But in your report, you wrote that the client...
had no intentions to buy a house.
And within a month,
the branch in Shanghai sealed the deal.
This too.
These as well.
All these highlighted in yellow.
The ones that are highlighted...
are all similar cases.
Yes.
These are not big clients.
But when you have so many of them,
the total amount is quite impressive.
This is a huge loss for the company.
What do you think?
And about Ms. Bai,
it's a big case. You've been following it up.
But you can't close the deal.
That's not it.
You even handed it over to your colleague.
There's no loss to the company.
But Hao Mei Li,
I hope that for cases that you can't deal with...
or for whatever reason...
that you can't follow up,
don't turn them away intentionally.
Just like today,
just hand them to your colleagues.
What's the meaning of this?
You called me to your office to tell me these?
Are you picking on me?
I'm picking on everyone.
It's everyone's fault that the sales is this bad.
From now on,
I will closely watch your key indicator of assessment.
You have the most internal complaints.
What complaints?
They're just jealous.
Because I make the most sales.
- You get it? - Definitely.
Because the reason for complaints is all the same.
You steal their clients.
It's just that clients...
can't complain about you rejecting their cases.
But now that I'm here,
I don't want to see such instances anymore.
I hope that my subordinates...
can achieves sales the right way...
and not by being opportunistic.
And I hope that they can take...
the feelings of the team into account.
All right.
I'm glad that you understood what I said.
Take some time to digest what I've said.
Putting on airs...
when she's only been here for a few days.
Oh, I forgot.
The checking of the rate for the loss of clients...
will begin with Ms. Bai's case.
Ms. Bai's house is very big.
So...
your commission for this month will be greatly affected.
What loss of clients?
What do you know?
Ms. Bai doesn't want to sell the house!
Her house is great. If she really wanted...
to sell the house, I'd have sold it.
Would I still be holding on to it?
It's because she doesn't want to sell it.
I gave up such a good listing to Cheng Zhen Zhen.
I'm telling you this.
If Cheng Zhen Zhen manages to sell the house,
that's what you call absurd.
All right, I'll wait and see.
I can't believe this.
Cheng, you've got it fixed up so quickly.
I didn't expect that of you.
Ms. Bai, I've been living alone after graduation.
It's really easy.
Okay, it's done.
Ms. Bai.
The hydrangeas are beautiful.
They're in full bloom.
Oh, you like flowers too?
I love them.
I love them too.
But Ms. Bai,
you've to pay attention to the roots.
- They must not be too long. - Because it they're too long,
they'll absorb the water from the flowers.
Next time, trim the roots.
Hi, Love and Home Real Estate Agency.
Is Shao Peng Cheng here?
He's in there.
Shao Peng Cheng knows such an investor.
Successful.
Please collect your item.
Cheng!
- What are you doing here? - I'm here to see you!
I heard from Sun.
Rest assured, I'll support you.
What support?
I'm good. I don't need any support.
What?
Shao is heartless.
Sending you to such a place.
Listen.
Don't expose my identity.
I know.
The master of...
What master?
Why are you being so fierce?
Why did you start snacking?
"Liang Pin Shop".
This is my favorite brand.
It's particularly fresh.
You like it?
Here. Take it.
Stand up.
Take it with you and enjoy them at home.
- Stop bothering me. - I'm not going back.
I'm a client. I want to view houses.
You have to show me around.
- Why are you getting a house? - Show me the houses.
Stop messing around.
Show me.
Give these flyers to everyone.
Give them to everyone in the afternoon.
- Okay. - Everyone okay?
- Here. - Thanks, Ms. Bai.
- You're too polite. - Thanks.
Drink some water.
When I go back,
I'll prepare some gardening notes for you.
And then I'll send them over.
That's great, Xiao Cheng!
I want to call you something else.
- Can I call you Zhen Zhen? - Of course!
- That's great! - Call me any time.
- That's great! - This is my phone number.
Can I contact you through WeChat?
- Yes. - Great.
- Hello. - Where are you?
I'm still at Ms. Bai's place.
- I have a client with me. - Could you ask Ms. Bai...
- if I can bring her over? - Now?
Yes, now.
Okay, bye.
Ms. Bai,
I have a colleague...
who wants to bring someone over to see the house.
Is it that okay?
To see the house?
I thought the real estate market...
isn't stable right now?
What's going on?
You're bringing so many people over.
Ms. Bai, your house is amazing.
That's why we recommend it to buyers.
Don't you want to sell the house as soon as possible?
Oh, thanks.
Drink some water.
Sure. Thank you.