(My True Friend)
(Episode 46)
I know what you mean.
But you have to trust your son's ability, right?
If I ask for your help...
when I have any trouble,
how can I grow up? Right?
Dad, just listen to me...
and stay at the hospital.
If I can't solve it at the end because of my limited ability,
only then can you leave the hospital and help me solve it.
It won't be too late for us.
You're right, Shao.
Have faith in Peng Cheng and let him do it alone.
This is a chance for him to ready himself.
All right, I'll listen to you.
But regarding this,
don't be too complacent...
or underestimate your enemy.
If there's anything, discuss it with Zhen Zhen.
Also,
you must not be rash.
If you can't handle it, tell me immediately.
Dad, don't worry.
Your son is different now.
You're being overconfident.
You haven't experienced...
much of the business world.
All right, don't worry.
Dr. Zhong, I have a question for you.
What is it?
In your opinion,
will the renovation materials...
For example, if it has excessive formaldehyde...
or causes air pollution,
will it cause an adult to have leukemia...
in less than a month's time?
Are the chances high?
Well...
I'm not a specialist in blood diseases.
I can't give you an answer.
But based on my experience,
pollutants from renovations...
mostly affect pregnant women and young children.
For an adult,
it depends on his or her physical health.
The impact will be different depending on one's physical health.
The chances of falling ill in a month are quite small.
So I suggest that you get him to check his genes...
and family medical history...
to eliminate genetic inheritance as a reason.
Then look at his recent medical records.
Look for the cause.
I get it.
Thank you, Dr. Zhong.
If I have any other questions, I'll ask you again.
Don't stand on ceremony.
Hello, Mr. Mu.
Are you in a bad mood?
Mr. Mu.
It was you, right?
News spreads quickly.
Not bad.
Do you think setting up the City of Love...
will advance the process of Hong Shi's project?
That's too despicable.
"Despicable"?
Mr. Mu,
do you have better ideas?
Don't pretend to be righteous.
We invested so much money in the project because of you.
But what happened?
You allowed a few youngsters to take the lead.
Is this the standard of someone who was scouted and highly paid?
I am cleaning up your mess.
Take a good look at yourself.
I didn't think you'd be so shameless.
That doesn't matter.
I'm only responsible to my boss.
But let me just remind you.
You're from Hong Shi.
We're teammates.
Don't tell me you've suddenly got a conscience...
and want to protect the reputation of your previous company.
You've been condemned as a traitor.
Are you going back to express your loyalty?
I know what kind of person I am.
I don't need to prove anything to you.
But that was a despicable move.
Aren't you afraid things might get exposed...
and you'll hurt yourself?
I am paid to solve problems.
I'm willing to be a pawn in someone's game.
And besides, what evidence do you have...
to prove that this was all my doing?
Should anything happen,
there will be others to take responsibility.
(Working Permit)
Mu Yun Ping,
You had better think carefully.
Everyone in the industry knows you betrayed your company...
and brought a project over to Hong Shi.
Then you decided to give up on the project at your new company.
No one will hire you anymore.
Instead of losing everything,
just feign ignorance.
No one's asking you to be the bad guy.
You just have to work on your project.
Don't ask about anything if you can.
If I have to betray my conscience...
in exchange for what you call a bright future,
I'd rather lose everything.
It's been tough on everyone today.
Let's briefly talk about the situation today.
Xiao Ning and I took Mr. Zhao to do a blood test today.
He's indeed suffering from leukemia.
While he was undergoing his medical checkup,
I also asked if he felt pain anywhere.
He said no.
There's nothing wrong with the medical checkup he took...
before he joined us.
He only started to feel unwell recently.
I think it's strange.
Look, no matter how bad the materials...
that we used for the renovation are,
the chances of him getting leukemia in a month's time...
are really small.
I agree with Xiao Ning.
I still think that something is amiss.
Zhao Jian Guo's appearance...
and everything that happened today...
seemed like they were carefully planned out.
Although he was very emotional,
everything he said was rational and hit the right note.
The materials we used are definitely all right.
They're from qualified manufacturers.
They're taking this very seriously.
I've sent them a sample of the materials.
The notary will be involved.
They'll send the materials to the relevant department...
to perform a quality check.
When we have the results,
I believe the truth will be revealed.
Under such circumstances, it's more important...
to provide treatment to Mr. Zhao no matter what.
Even if someone set us up,
we will definitely not let them get away with it.
The media has reported what happened today.
Now the netizens who sympathize with the weak...
are saying that we're a scam.
Isn't that cyber bullying?
It's all right.
We haven't done anything wrong.
We don't need to be afraid.
The truth will be revealed someday.
We'll work separately tomorrow.
Xi Shan, Xiao Ning.
Stay in the hospital with Mr. Zhao.
See if there's anything suspicious about him.
Although Mr. Shao is a victim,
he's the key to finding out the truth.
Zhen Zhen, Ms. Mei Li,
the two of you should also go to the hospital tomorrow.
Confirm if the medical report Mr. Shao gave has no problems.
No problem.
Jing Ran.
Please help monitor the results of the quality check.
Once they're out, let me know.
Okay.
That's all for today. Thank you.
It's a huge responsibility.
Great people will be bestowed with great responsibility.
Mom.
What happened?
Why do all of you look so serious?
Everything will be fine.
Mom, why are you here at this hour?
What is this?
You haven't had dinner yet, right?
I've brought you good food.
Zhen Zhen, why didn't you greet me?
Go set up the table.
All right, let's set up the table.
- Ms. Bai. - All right.
Go.
I haven't visited you in a long time.
Don't be angry with me.
I really miss you.
If you have nothing to do at home,
come to the office.
I'll keep you company.
Zhen Zhen,
I miss you too.
Zhen Zhen.
As long as you and Jing Ran...
feel comfortable about it,
I'll be fine.
Don't worry.
- Let's eat. - Let's eat.
Here.
Ms. Bai, you cook really well.
I'll dig in. All of you are holding back.
- I'll try it first. - Hold on.
There's more.
Give me a second.
What is it?
Big prawns.
The prawns are really delicious.
They have great texture, too.
And most importantly,
you can eat them after soaking them in hot water for a few minutes.
Really?
Of course.
Ms. Bai.
Little Shao.
Soak the prawns in hot water.
Hot water.
- Let me do it. - Okay.
Mom, I said I was going to bring it to work today,
but I forgot about it.
I know you're busy.
You know,
the prawns are special.
Do you know what the brand is named after?
It's a king's name.
A king of Sweden.
Oscar II.
What a western-sounding name. I've never heard of it.
Ms. Bai, thank you for bringing us so much good food.
You made so much food for us.
You must be tired.
I'm fine.
I have nothing to do at home anyway,
so I made you some food as a form of support.
Thanks, Ms. Bai.
Ms. Bai cooks really well. Let's dig in.
Okay.
- Here, the prawns are here. - Here.
All right, eat it while it's still hot.
This is... Oscar II.
Yes, the second.
I have to try it.
Quick, dig in.
Dig in.
Ms. Bai,
thank you so much.
I don't know why,
but I feel warmth in my heart...
after seeing you bring so much food here.
It feels like the problems we're facing...
are no longer problems.
Right?
Kids,
it's normal to face obstacles...
at the early stages of your start-up.
But I believe in all of you.
As long as you stay united...
and as long as you stay grounded,
I believe all your problems can be resolved.
Your dreams will be realized.
Let's eat. Eat before you get back to work.
Let's give a toast to Ms. Bai.
It must have been tough on you today.
- Thank you, Ms. Bai. - Thank you, Ms. Bai.
Ms. Bai is the best.
Hello. I want your advice on something.
Well, I'm from Love and Family.
I'm a staff member of the City of Love project.
A month ago, our renovation manager, Zhao Jian Guo,
had a medical checkup before he joined the company.
So I'd like to have a look at his medical report,
and also if he had come for other medical checkups...
at this hospital before and after that.
We'd like to get an understanding of the situation.
(Job Recommendation Letter)
I'm sorry. A patient's medical records and reports...
are confidential.
Unless they're from the national judiciary,
no one has the right to ask for it.
Even if you're the patient's colleague,
you don't have the right.
Is there any other way for us...
to check Zhao Jian Guo's medical records?
Yes. The patient has to come with his identity card...
or Medicare card.
Thank you.
Let's go.
We all know about Zhao.
I don't know why you are treating us to a meal.
I'm telling you,
half of the renovation team comes from the same hometown.
Zhao brought us here to make money.
If the company does anything wrong to Zhao,
we won't take things lying down.
That's right. The renovation team is united.
Yes. We won't allow anyone to bully us.
Relax, everyone.
Relax. Listen to me.
I also feel bad that Zhao is ill.
But don't worry,
I've arranged for him to be admitted to the best hospital.
If you're worried,
you can visit him at the hospital any time.
We've already sent the materials...
to the relevant department for quality checking.
The results will be out soon.
I don't have any hidden agenda in asking you here today.
I just want to ask...
if you and the other staff have felt unwell in any way.
Because I would like all of you to undergo a medical checkup...
to ensure that everyone is fine.
How about this?
You're all here.
Why don't we have a chat while we eat?
All right, here.
- Let's go. - Go.
Here. Have a seat.
Sit. Sit.
Let me get you some wine.
Here.
You can drink wine, right?
Here's some for you.
What should we do?
Let me think about it.
All right.
Later,
act according to the situation, okay?
How do you intend to check it?
First, we have to confirm...
that Zhao Jian Guo really came to the hospital...
at around 10 in the morning for his blood test...
when the company organized the medical checkup last month.
If he did, we have to find a way to get the original medical report.
But it's been a month.
How will we check if Zhao Jian Guo was at the hospital that day?
We'll check the monitors.
There are surveillance cameras by the counter.
Just follow my lead and act accordingly, okay?
- All right. - Let's go.
I'm driving today, so I won't drink.
I'll pour you each a glass.
Things must have been tough on you.
Thank you.
Let's eat.
I just want to ask one question.
Besides the few of you,
do the other workers feel unwell?
I don't feel unwell,
but it's great that the company is arranging...
free medical checkups for us.
I don't feel unwell either.
The company provides us with food and accommodation.
It's better than other companies.
We eat well and we sleep well.
We don't feel tired from work.
That's great.
You are from the same hometown as Mr. Zhao.
I don't know about his family situation right now.
Mr. Zhao is very pitiful.
His family is in a difficult situation.
His parents...
are old and have poor health.
His wife has herniated lumbar disc...
and spends almost half the year in bed.
His son is a good-for-nothing.
His daughter is outstanding, though.
She's in university.
So his whole family depends on him.
Doesn't he have any siblings to share his burden?
He has a cousin in the countryside, in Jinxi Water Town.
He has a really big farmhouse...
called Yi Xiang Qing.
They're on very good terms.
He came to visit Mr. Zhao recently.
But Mr. Zhao doesn't want to trouble others.
He takes everything upon himself.
It does sound like Mr. Zhao has it really hard.
How was his health before?
Given his family situation,
he worked hard all year long,
how could it be good?
I remember last Chinese New Year,
he went back home for a while.
Yes, that's right.
I saw him at the health center in the village.
He was hooked up to an IV.
He was pale and thin.
What happened? Was he sick?
I don't really remember.
He probably caught a cold.
I vaguely remember him saying he was running a temperature...
and that he was feeling weak.
You left your families behind to work here.
It must be tough.
Don't worry.
The company will take care of Mr. Zhao and his family.
You're so kind.
It's a blessing for Mr. Zhao amidst all his misfortune.
Yes.
Here, have more.
Have more.
Ouch!
- Miss, let me help you up. - Gosh, my leg!
My leg! Someone help me.
Don't touch me! Don't touch me!
I can't move. I can't move.
It hurts so bad. I can't move.
What's happening?
Oh, gosh. Water.
Do you see it?
Why is there so much water?
Look at this.
How can this be?
There's water everywhere. Why didn't anyone clean it up?
My leg.
I'm telling you, if my leg is broken...
You can't afford to pay for it!
Why am I so unlucky? You be the judge.
You know, I fell right here last month.
I fell here again today.
You owe me an explanation.
Don't avoid responsibility.
Look at the water on the floor.
The hospital should be held responsible.
I'm telling you.
How can this happen?
Miss... Miss...
The hospital will compensate you only if there's evidence.
Look, we have surveillance videos.
We need to check the video to determine who's at fault.
There's not enough evidence to prove what you say.
Wait, what do you mean?
Are you trying to say that...
I'm blackmailing you?
How could you say that? I had such a bad fall.
I can't even get up and yet you're blaming me for it.
See that?
Does everyone see that there are surveillance cameras everywhere?
See? There are surveillance cameras everywhere.
We can just check the monitors, don't you think?
Am I not right?
If it's my fault,
I'll admit that I'm just unlucky.
But if it's your fault, you'll have to compensate me.
You have to be responsible.
Ms. Mei Li.
- Zhen Zhen. - Ms. Mei Li, what happened?
- Why did you fall so badly? - It hurts so bad!
Look, there's water everywhere and it caused me to slip and fall.
Why am I so unlucky?
I fell here last month and now I've fallen again.
Let her check it.
Show her the monitor and find out the truth.
That's right. It's no use crying here.
You need to check the monitor.
Sir, I think this lady is right.
Please allow my colleague...
to check the monitor in the security room.
If this is really the hospital's fault,
the hospital has to be responsible for it.
If it's my colleague's fault,
I'll scold her for being so careless...
and blaming the hospital.
The guard insists that I fell on my own.
- How is that possible? - All right, all right.
Let's go and have a look at the monitors.
Here, let me help you up.
- Don't touch me. - Let me do it.
- Here. - Slowly.
- Be patient. - Thank you.
Let's start from April 3rd.
About 10 in the morning.
You just have to start from 10am.
Look for the video outside the laboratory window.
April 3rd.
Yes, sir.
All right, all right.
- It's him. It's him, right? - Yes, yes.
- Two of them! - Two of them.
There's really two of them.
Oh, gosh.
I don't see you.
Well... That's impossible.
It should be around here. Rewind it a little.
Rewind it and fast forward it a little.
It should be there.
Ma'am.
Did you remember wrongly?
There's no evidence of you falling here.
Oh, no. I just remembered.
I'm sorry, sir.
The fall must have confused me.
I did fall down in a hospital last month.
But it's not this hospital. I got it wrong.
Well...
I think we can stop checking.
I'm sorry.
My leg doesn't seem to hurt so much now.
- It's fine. - Let's go.
- All right. - Don't make such a fuss again.
- All right. - I'm sorry.
- Sorry. Sorry. - Sorry.
- Bye-bye. Bye-bye. - We'll leave. I'll scold her.
We're really sorry.
Nonsense.
Ms. Mei Li.
Thank you so much for today.
Thank you.
It's nothing.
Just don't send me to the police station...
for disrupting public order.
Let's tell them the good news.
We'd better do things legally to be safe.
Never like this again.
Let's go.
How were things at the hospital?
We checked the monitors.
There are two Zhao Jian Guos.
They look alike.
We suspect it's fraud.
The healthy Zhao Jian Guo...
took the medical checkup for the one who's sick.
The workers said Zhao Jian Guo has a cousin...
in the countryside, in Jinxi Water Town.
He came a month ago to look for him.
If I'm not wrong, it should be him.
The workers also said that, a year ago,
Zhao Jian Guo was already pale and thin, and has a weak body.
He should have fallen ill by then.
Well, I'll go to Jinxi Water Town now.
Now?
That will take three hours from here.
Why don't I go with you?
We can look out for each other.
All right. Ms. Mei Li, I'll leave the store to you.
Don't worry about it.
Be careful on your way there.
- Don't drive too fast. - See you.
Why did you bring me here?
I was afraid you'd be hungry,
so I brought you here to get some food.
Hello.
Hello, welcome to Bestore.
Is there anything you are looking for?
What is good here?
Bestore is a snack store.
We have a huge variety.
We have pistachios,
roasted cashews,
and scallops.
These are our bestsellers.
All right. Just give me one of each of the things you just mentioned.
Also, get me some bread.
All right.
If it's for a friend, we can wrap it up for you.
No, no, it's fine. I'll be eating them later.
- All right. - Thank you.
- Let's ask around. - Ask him.
Hey.
Sorry, we'd like to find out where Yi Xiang Qing is.
Do you know where it is?
Walk about 400 meters from here.
It will be on your right side.
- The train station is also there. - All right, thank you.
- Thank you. Thank you. - Thank you.
Let's go.
"Jinxi Water Town."
(Jinxi Water Town)
- Hello, sir. - Hello.
- Hello. - Hello.
The view here is great.
Not only is the view great,
but the people in our town are too.
Yes, yes. We could see that.
Where have the both of you come from?
We came from Shanghai.
- Shanghai? - Yes, yes.
- You must be tired. - Yes, we are.
Sir, sorry to trouble you.
We've been on the road the whole day and we're a little hungry.
Do you have anything nice to eat?
You've found the right place for good food.
- Really? - Our restaurant...
serves delicious food.
You know, well,
we have local chicken, local pig, local fish...
No, not local fish. But we raise fish.
As long as it's fresh.
It's fresh. We pick one on the spot.
Sir, well, you don't have to recommend so many to us.
- How about sweet and sour fish? - Sweet and sour fish.
A braised chicken dish,
a plate of vegetables, and soup.
All right. No problem.
Braised fish. Sweet and sour chicken.
- I mean, sweet and sour fish. - Yes, sweet and sour fish.
- Thank you. - Thank you.
Thank you.
- They look identical. - How can they look so alike?
Sir, you must be tired.
No, I'm not.
Why are you here?
I got you a drink.
You're too kind.
I'll put it here.
Great. Great.
My hands are dirty. Put it over there.
Sir. I still have no idea how to address you.
- How shall I address you? - Call me Zhao.
My name is Zhao Zhi Guo.
My customers call me Old Zhao or Zhao. It's up to you.
- All right, I'll call you Zhao. - All right.
Zhao, you've got great vision.
You found such a nice location for your inn.
You must have a lot of guests.
Great vision?
You know, countrymen like us,
all we know is how to work hard.
- Yes. - We think of making great dishes...
so that customers come back after trying them, right?
When they go back home, they'll tell their friends and family.
It's all about customers returning.
It has nothing to do with great vision.
It's my cousin who has great vision.
My cousin does renovations in Shanghai.
He's seen a lot more things.
He came up with this idea.
He said it's a trend for city-dwellers...
to travel to the countryside during the weekends...
and enjoy life in the country.
- Yes, yes. - It's funny.
Countrymen like us want to head to the city,
while city-dwellers like you come to the countryside.
It's interesting.
My cousin, he helped choose this place...
and he also renovated it.
High-quality materials were used.
- The renovation looks great. - Yes.
Mr. Zhao, since we're on topic, it's such a coincidence.
I just bought a house in Shanghai.
I want to get it renovated.
Maybe you could introduce me to your cousin later.
Maybe I could hire him.
That's great. That's great.
No problem. You know, my cousin does renovations.
He's been doing it for over 20 years.
Not just one or two years.
He's very skilled.
It's just that he hasn't been in good health...
in the past year or two.
Otherwise, he'd be able to save money.
Right?
Is he in bad health due to some illness?
He doesn't have any illness.
It's nothing serious.
Just frequent dizziness and weakness in the body.
He gets tired easily.
Recently, he went back home and rested for a while...
before heading back to Shanghai.
Countrymen like us can't just sit around, you know?
We just deal with minor illnesses.
We only go to the hospital if it's really unbearable.
We have no choice. We have to work.
Otherwise, how are we going to feed our family, right?
- Yes. - I went to Shanghai two days ago.
I had my blood drawn, a large tube of blood.
What was that for?
A medical checkup.
Nowadays, you can't get a job if you aren't in good health.
Yes, yes.
Having heard what you said,
it really doesn't sound easy.
Well, Zhao,
I'll take a photo of you.
You're packing up the fish.
I'll upload it to Moments or Weibo.
I'll promote this place for you. Is that all right?
- Sure, sure. Thank you. - Come on. Here.
Moments is pretty good now.
All right, all right. Here.
Here. I'll hold it like this.
All right, that's great.
All right, here. One, two, three.
- Have some fish. - Thank you.
- Not bad. - The vegetables taste great.
Zhao Zhi Guo told me earlier...
that he really went to Shanghai about a month ago.
Why was he there?
- Coming. - He...
Here's your braised chicken.
Thank you, Zhao.
The conditions here in our village cannot be compared to your city.
We have limited resources.
I don't know if the dishes suit your tastes.
- They're great. - The fish tastes great.
The vegetables are tasty too.
Great, great. Have some more, then.
- All right. - Oh, yes. Tomorrow...
I'll prepare our special dish for you.
Marinated pork ribs.
- That's great. - I guarantee that you'll love it.
- Sure. Sure. - Oh, right.
This is your key for tonight's room.
You've come a little too late.
There's only one room left.
But don't worry. It's spacious and clean.
All right. Thanks, Zhao.
Call me if you need anything.
All right, all right. Thanks, Zhao.
Thank you.
We'll talk later.
Here, have some.
There's only one room.
You arranged it.
What are you talking about? What do you mean I arranged it?
I... How would I know he only has a room?
I just got here too.
If you insist that it's pre-arranged,
it must be Zhao who arranged it, right?
Hey, looking at me doesn't help.
It really wasn't me.
Just eat. What are you thinking about?
I...
Really, I arranged it?
No, really.
I didn't arrange it. Here. Have more. Have more.
Don't look at me.
Don't look at me. I...
He arranged it.
Hurry, eat.
Quick, try some of the chicken.
(Resignation Letter)
Yun Ping.
What's going on?
Chairman Sun,
Hui Min and I have decided to resign.
These are our letters of resignation.
Are you kidding me?
What do you think Hong Shi is?
You think you can come and go as you please?
After I joined Hong Shi,
I found it hard to adapt.
During this period of time,
I realized that we have very different ideals.
And I have trouble understanding your company's culture.
You have trouble understanding it?
I think you're unwilling to understand it.
Don't forget your promise.
Of course, I won't.
I think I've fulfilled my promise.
I've helped you complete the project, City of Love.
You just have to wait patiently for a year...
to reap the rewards.
I've done nothing wrong to Hong Shi.
I have no value to the company now.
It's time for me to leave.
Looks like you've already decided.
All right.
It's not my style to force people to do things.
Since we have different goals,
let's just talk business...
and act according to the contract.
You may leave,
but you have to pay for breaching the contract.
Let's end on good terms.
Don't worry.
I'll pay the fee for breaching the contract...
to the finance department tomorrow morning.
I'm also thankful to you...
for your guidance during this period of time.
A dog is only loyal to its owner.
Mu Yun Ping,
you can leave.
But mind your own business...
and keep your mouth shut.
Otherwise, don't blame me for being ruthless.
Forgive my bluntness.
If an enterprise is always afraid of being surpassed,
it's not that far away from failure.
Your greatest enemy is not another person,
it's your inner fears.
I wish you luck.
How was it?
Did it go well?
He agreed.
Really?
It went well.
That's great!
Is he really going to make us pay for breaking the contract?
Who cares?
If we can buy freedom with money,
then it will be worth it.
You know, Hui Min.
I've never felt as relaxed as I am today.
I used to be so afraid of losing my job...
and not being highly regarded by my boos.
But today, I feel exceptionally relaxed.
Now that I've let go of everything I couldn't let go of,
I'm very confident for the future.
Look at how silly you look.
I told you.
I will always support you, no matter what you do.
So from now on,
stay at home and take care of your wife and son.
As for me, I'll go sell houses to support you and Mu Mu.
- Then I'll be living off a woman. - Yes.
- I won't have a status at home. - Yes.
Then I'll have to be at your disposal in the future.
Yes. And I'm telling you, you had better be honest.
I'll have my ways to tame you.
Oh, no. Here come the tough times.
All right. My dear wife, please get in the car.
What are you talking about? Who's your wife?
Here, please.
Are we picking up Mu Mu?
Hui Min.
- This is for you. - What is it?
Have a look.
Why are you giving me this?
When you left your eye cream in my car,
I found it weird.
What kind of woman would go around with a bottle of eye cream?
And then I got to know you.
I know you lack a sense of security.
So I bought all the eye creams of this brand...
so that you'll never lack a sense of security again.
But you bought so many. How will I finish them?
Use them sparingly.
You said...
we would spend our future together.
- Of course. - So...
good things should be shared.
- No, no, no. - Here's some for you.
- I don't need it. I don't. - Here. Apply some.