(My True Friend)
(Episode 43)
Put me down.
Who are you? Put me down.
Baby, let's have a deal.
Don’t go out drinking by yourself at night, next time.
It's not safe, all right?
Put me down.
Let me go.
Don't move. You'll fall down.
I should have listened to you.
I shouldn't have come to Shanghai.
I'm having a hard time now.
I'm not happy at all.
I'm such a failure.
I took care of everything.
But I didn't take good care of you.
(19, Aide Road)
That's great.
You came over early in the morning.
You really think of this place as your own home.
Mr. Zhong.
We would like you to think carefully.
When Ms. Chen left Shanghai,
did she bring your painting?
What's there to think about?
I remember it very clearly.
Their family travelled to such a far place.
Could they bring a huge painting along?
Ms. Chen took...
a small drawing.
It's the drawing of the puppy, Qiu Qiu.
It's a pencil drawing.
That painting...
That's not called a painting.
It was just the usual drawing that I used to practice.
I didn't even sign on it.
But Ms. Chen liked it.
So, she took it with her.
I suppose this drawing...
is now accompanying her under the Pacific Ocean.
Mr. Zhong, take a look at this.
Is this the one?
I'll zoom it in for you.
It really is my drawing.
It's my drawing.
Where did you get it?
Where's this drawing now?
This is not right.
This drawing should be with Ms. Chen.
Is it possible...
that she gave it to others?
What news do you have?
Quickly tell me.
- Mr. Zhong. - Tell me.
Calm down first.
I'll tell you slowly.
If you are sure that this is your drawing,
that means Ms. Chen wasn't killed in the shipwreck.
This drawing has always been hung in Ms. Chen's bedroom.
She didn't die?
Ms. Chen and her family weren't killed?
Is this true?
You are not lying to me, right?
That's great.
That is so great.
Do you know if she's still alive?
She's still alive.
Where is she?
She's in the United States. In Seattle.
Seattle?
Mr. Zhong.
Zhen Zhen and I went to the library and found your paintings.
We posted your paintings to the forum at once,
including overseas Chinese forums.
We asked the netizens to help us forward them.
We asked anyone who might be familiar with...
these two paintings to get in touch with us.
Yesterday, a teenager in Seattle gave us a reply.
He said that there is a painting like this...
in his grandmother's bedroom.
So, we immediately contacted the respondent.
He is 18 years old and his name is Yu Peter.
He said that this painting...
has been hanging in his grandmother’s bedroom.
His grandmother's last name is Chen.
Ms. Luo.
You asked me out early in the morning.
It's not your style.
Is it early?
It's all right.
It's early. I haven't started working yet.
Isn't it early?
I just ordered coffee and dessert for you.
Those are your favourites.
Mocha coffee, half milk without sugar.
You don't like sweets for the dessert, too.
So, I ordered the matcha flavour.
You remember that. Thanks.
I think you're not quite the same today.
But I couldn't tell the difference.
What can be different about me?
We've got along for some time.
I've paid attention, so I remember it.
Besides, am I such a heartless person to you?
Also...
stop calling me Ms. Luo.
Just call me Zu Er will do.
All right. No problem.
I'll call you whatever you want. I'll call you Zu Er.
That's right. We are friends.
We should address one another by names.
That's right. Don't act like a stranger. Jeez.
We shouldn't mix business with pleasure.
Why did you ask me out?
Well.
About the fake marriage,
when do you plan to have it done?
About that. Xi Shan disagreed.
I'll find someone else for you. Is that all right?
Did both of you quarrel because of this?
No, we didn't.
She's not in a good mood these days.
I guess it is because of this matter.
Last night, she went out alone to drink.
She got drunk.
She hasn't woke up yet.
From the day I met you,
I felt that both of you quarrelled every day.
Don't you feel tired?
I think she's still not used to the environment here.
She'll be fine after some time.
But I think you treat her well.
Why doesn't she trust you?
If this is how you get along with each other,
how are you going to hang on to it?
It's not that she doesn't trust me.
I think I work really hard to make money.
But I didn't stand and think...
from her point of view in a lot of things.
So, I can't blame her for acting that way.
It's mostly my responsibility.
Let's not talk about this.
You didn't order anything.
Why don't I order something for you?
No need. I'm not eating.
I'll just drink.
- Eat some cake. - Okay.
I'll go to work after meeting you.
It's been hard on you.
(Xi Shan.)
(You were sleeping soundly. So, I didn't wake you.)
(I've prepared the porridge. Eat it before you go to work.)
(Remember to take the honey.)
(Xiao Ning.)
He said his grandmother's last name is Chen, right?
That's Ms. Chen.
We were able to find out...
that Ms. Chen indeed left Shanghai and went to Hong Kong.
Her family planned to sail from Hong Kong to the United States.
But, their tickets were refunded and were taken...
by a very wealthy businessman.
So, they didn't get on the ship that was shipwrecked.
They moved to the United States,
after many years.
There is divine justice after all.
Ms. Chen and her family are good people.
Good people are always rewarded.
You found Ms. Chen for me.
How should I thank you?
I...
Right.
I am willing to rent the house to you now.
No, I can give you the house.
Mr. Zhong, we don't want your house.
Zhen Zhen and I are really happy...
seeing you like this...
and get in touch with Ms. Chen again.
I'll take a trip to the United States.
No matter how hard it is, I'll make a trip to the United States.
- Make a trip to the United States. - Mr. Zhong...
please, calm down.
We've talked to Ms. Chen’s grandson.
Both of you can meet online first.
Make a video call.
Really?
I can see her through the video call?
That's right.
That's so great.
I'm so old now.
I don't have the guts to meet her.
Right. I need to get changed.
I need to get changed.
All right, Grandma.
I'll go out first then.
Bi Jun.
Ah Mao.
Is that you?
Are you Ah Mao?
Bi Jun.
I'm Ah Mao.
Never did I expect,
that I will hear news about you in this lifetime.
After I arrived in States,
I kept asking friends from China...
to ask around about you.
But...
there was no news.
I've been looking for you too.
Bi Jun.
I can get to see you now.
Knowing that you still think of me...
I can die with no regrets.
Right, after the founding of People's Republic of China,
I enrolled in Fine Art College of Shanghai University.
From then on,
I changed my name to Zhong Zhi Heng.
No one knows the name Zhong Ah Mao anymore.
Of course, you couldn't find me.
We finally got a chance to get in touch.
Why talk about dying with no regrets?
It's inauspicious.
I hope you can live well.
Wait for me to come back.
I want you to accompany me...
to walk on the land of my hometown.
I'll walk with you.
You must come back.
Your house and yard are still around.
I've been guarding them.
I anticipated your return.
The day that I have been waiting for is finally here.
My house is still around?
Is the swing still there?
Yes.
So many years have passed.
I suppose the house is dilapidated.
No one can live in there anymore, right?
Nothing has changed.
It's just that the house is a little old.
But they said...
they can restore the house to its original state.
- Right? - Yes.
I really wish to quickly get back there.
I want to take a good look at the house and you.
It's been so many years.
I've always dreamed about this day to arrive.
So did I.
I've always dreamed about this day too.
Bi Jun.
I'm not dreaming, right?
Bi Jun, it's not a dream.
I just pinched my own face.
It hurts.
It's not a dream. Instead, my dream came true.
My dream came true.
It's so great.
Mr. Zhong found Ms. Chen.
And we finally found the first house that can be remodelled...
for City of Love project.
Xi Shan, pinch me.
Am I dreaming?
Look how happy you are.
This is just the beginning.
There are more projects that are better than this. Got it?
Well done.
I was just gone for a while, and you're starting the business.
Amazing.
Xiao Shao.
Come over. I've something to tell you.
Okay.
What is it, Mei Li?
This...
is for you.
What does it mean?
The project has just started.
You surely need money.
I don't use it anyway.
Accept it. Don't act like we are strangers to each other.
Mei Li, I appreciate your kindness.
But I can't take your money.
Why not?
Consider it...
that I lend it to you. All right?
Although it's not much, it's only 723,000 dollars.
But you can take it for emergency use.
Take the money.
Just think of it like I'm doing my part for our project.
Can't I?
(China Construction Bank)
Jeez.
I'm telling you. I have money.
I'm not lying to you. Look.
Look. Did you see that?
I still have money.
Money begets money.
Xiao Shao, just think that I am lending this money to you.
After we pull through the project and when you have money,
you can pay it back to me.
How about this, Mei Li?
You keep the money first.
If I need it,
I'll surely ask from you.
Really?
All right then.
But if you can't take it anymore,
- you must tell me. - All right.
Okay.
Xi Shan.
What's the matter?
Nothing.
Do you have anything to tell me?
No.
I just think that we finally found a house...
that we can make as a long-term rental house.
I'm very happy.
Quickly get to work.
All right.
- Let's talk later then. - Okay.
Why don't you stay at my place tonight?
We'll see.
All right. Don't think too much.
Mei Li, I'll get going.
Xiao Ning.
I...
It's late.
I guess Peng Cheng isn't coming.
I'm not waiting for Shao Peng Cheng.
I was too wilful.
I was blinded by love too.
I've figured it out.
I don't like Shao Peng Cheng anymore.
I have someone that I like.
- I... - Go home first.
I'll make an appointment with Peng Cheng.
We'll contact you again.
You can directly cross check...
the details of the house with Peng Cheng.
Xiao Ning.
I've just said it.
I don't like Shao Peng Cheng anymore.
Xiao Ning.
Let's not talk about him.
Let's talk about us.
After we get married,
where would you like to go for the honeymoon?
Actually, I've been to those honeymoon places.
But I'm going with you this time.
It'll surely be different.
Hold on.
It's a fake marriage.
It requires only the legal procedure.
We can be in a real relationship even if it's a fake marriage.
I thought about it very seriously.
I think you're a nice guy.
You're good looking too.
You're someone with ambition too.
Most importantly,
you treat me well.
I have a girlfriend.
I know.
I'm a grown up now.
I have a lot of weaknesses.
I was spoiled since I was a child.
I've always been wilful.
When I do things,
I never considered other people's feelings.
I always acted recklessly.
I gave a lot of trouble to the people around me.
Also, I'm not a gentle person.
I always make a lot of fuss.
Before this,
I was blinded by love.
All I know is to stick to that person.
See how I caused a lot of trouble to others?
But...
after I met you...
I realized that a person...
can be so considerate to another.
Every time something happens to me,
you're the first to show up.
Actually, sometimes...
you're just like a brother.
You protected me and showed concern for me.
Then...
I slowly came to realize that...
I've fallen for you.
Don't rush to respond to me.
Carefully consider it before you make a decision.
Actually, I've been here for the entire night.
I kept thinking...
how I should confess my feelings for you.
I'll leave first.
Everything is ready?
Eat first.
I will come over after I put my bag down.
Why aren't you eating?
Quickly eat up.
Eat first.
What's the occasion?
Why did you prepare so much food?
Nothing.
I just want to have a talk with you.
All right.
Well...
I didn't wake you up to go to work today...
because I think you had too much of drink last night.
You should rest more and get more sleep.
Last night,
you went out alone, and drank so much.
Is there anything that upsets you?
I just miss home.
So, I drank a little.
That can't be right. You suddenly miss home?
Yes.
Is there something else?
Nothing.
If so, let's make a deal.
Don't drink so much anymore.
Especially when you're alone.
You can't hold your liquor well.
If you want to drink,
we'll drink at home.
I'll accompany you, all right?
You went out alone to drink last night.
I couldn't find you. I was so worried about you.
All right?
I'm fine.
You seem preoccupied.
Do you have something to tell me?
Nothing is troubling me.
Ms. Luo.
What?
What's the matter?
How is it going with Ms. Luo buying Xiao Shao's house?
She...
After we got off work today,
Luo Zu Er went to the store to find Peng Cheng.
But Peng Cheng wasn't around.
She waited for him but he didn't come back.
Then, she gave him a call.
But he didn't answer.
I suppose he's busy.
We had a deal.
No drinking.
I am going to get you some drinks.
I saw Zhen Zhen left.
She has accompanied me for the entire day.
I told her to get home to rest.
I'm relieved that Mr. Shao is recovering well.
My dad went on a business trip...
so he asked me to visit Mr. Shao.
If you need help,
you can let me know.
These days...
not many people came to visit my dad.
Thank you.
Tell your dad that I said thanks, too.
It's fine.
Actually, I'm here today...
because I've something to tell you.
I know it might not be appropriate to talk about this here...
but I can’t keep things in my heart.
I'll just get to the point.
Go ahead.
I was wrong to keep pestering you in the past.
I was too childish and immature.
It was a one-sided love, and I made myself suffer.
I caused a lot of trouble for you too.
I'm sorry.
Why are you looking at me like that?
Actually, someone made me understand.
Instead of going after someone who doesn't like you...
why don't I stop,
and cherish the person who can tolerate me?
Good. You've grown up.
Who is that?
Nobody. It's...
- I'll get going. - All right.
When my dad comes back,
we'll visit Mr. Shao again.
All right.
- Zu Er. - Yes?
I hope that the person you found...
could bring you happiness.
You don't need to tell me that.
Bye.
Here are the keys.
I'm counting on you with the house.
Mr. Zhong, don't worry.
I will definitely get the designer...
to restore this place to the greatest extent possible,
and give you the house that you remember.
We'll also let the youngsters who will rent the rooms...
find the most comfortable home here.
Thank you.
- Help me thank Xiao Shao. - All right.
I'll convey your gratitude to him.
We rented a one-story one-bedroom house...
for you in the nearby residential area.
It's very clean, and convenient for you to access.
If there's anything,
you can call me at once.
I'm just a call away.
All right. You made a good arrangement.
Once this house is renovated,
we'll bring you back here to stay.
You'll still stay in your room.
Ms. Chen's room will be preserved too...
so that she can stay in it when she returns.
You're so thoughtful.
I can meet Ms. Chen in this house again.
I feel content with my life now.
Over here.
Let's go.
(Xi Shan)
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Sorry, the subscriber...
Hi, the number you dialled is not available.
Sorry, the subscriber did not respond...
Xi Shan.
Xiao Ning, why are you here?
I'm here to find Xi Shan.
I called you, but you didn't answer.
I guess you were busy,
so, I could only wait for you here.
I think I put my phone in silent mode.
I didn't notice.
Xi Shan didn't contact me as well.
She took all her things and clothes.
I searched at the places that she might go to...
but I couldn't find her. Your place is the only one left.
Did you ask Mei Li?
I did. She said she didn't see her.
You had a fight with Xi Shan the other time.
- Where did she go? - A restaurant.
- Did you go there? - I did.
Xi Shan has nowhere else to go to Shanghai.
How about this? Let's go to that restaurant again.
Let's go. I'll go with you.
All right.
Xiao Ning.
Why did things turn out this way for you and Xi Shan?
Peng Cheng wants to sell his house.
Ms. Luo wants to buy it,
but she's not qualified to.
I really want to make this deal happen.
So, I gave her a suggestion...
to have a fake marriage with someone who's qualified.
As we talked about it,
she found out I'm qualified for it.
She said she wants to have a fake marriage with me.
What?
I went home and tried...
to ask Xi Shan to see what she thinks about it.
She strongly disagreed.
She insisted she wouldn't let me do...
something to exploit the legal loopholes.
Actually, I did not dare tell her.
But I suppose she managed to find out.
I just wanted to sell the house sooner...
so that Peng Cheng can get the money for the project.
And I'll be honest,
I want to earn the commission too.
That way, I can pay the down payment for a house in Shanghai.
That's why I didn't reject Ms. Luo.
Xiao Ning, you're a smart person.
How could you be so muddle-headed?
I'm just anxious.
Even so, you can't do this.
If you really do that, Xi Shan will surely be upset.
Sorry, it's already past the business hours.
We're closed.
Sorry, ma'am. I just wanted to something...
about the girl who had too much of drink the other day.
Was she here today?
- Weren't you here earlier? - Yes.
She didn't come here today.
She didn't come even after you left.
You haven't found her?
No.
Let me tell you.
You're having a fight with her, aren't you?
The guys should give in to the girls.
What's the big deal...
that you have to make her come out for a drink alone...
in the middle of the night?
It's so dangerous.
Ma'am, thank you.
My friend has nowhere to go.
She always comes here.
This is my name card.
If she comes back here,
please give me a call.
All right. Let me tell you.
Go along this street and look for her in other restaurants.
Perhaps, you could find her there.
All right. Thank you, ma'am.
- Sorry for the trouble. - It's fine.
Xi Shan has no relatives in Shanghai.
Other than the colleagues in Hua Yuan Store,
she has no other friends.
Where could she possibly go to this late?
If anything happens to her, I...
Don't act like that.
Think carefully.
Have you ever been to some special places with Xi Shan?
Special places?
I really regret it.
I just realized it today.
Xi Shan, has been to Shanghai for such a long time.
She packed all her necessities...
in the little luggage that she brought,
and moved out with it.
I kept saying that I would bring her happiness,
but I've never even bought her a delicious meal...
nor have I brought her to have fun in special places.