Timing and Subtitles by the True Lovers Team @Viki.com
My True Friend
Episode 22
Since he can't come back, I have no choice but to go with him.
I hope in the future when we come back, we can bring back new technology.
You don't know how many people are envious that you can live in America.
Our hometown is very important to us.
I hope when we get old, we can return to our roots.
Lawyer Wu, personally, I really like your house.
But I'm helping a client find a house.
Since the client is out-of-country and there is a time difference,
I will contact them as soon as I can and get back to you.
Is it okay if I take a few pictures?
Okay, as you please.
I'm telling you, I can understand Aunt Bai's taste.
I wouldn't have recommended this house to you if it wasn't good.
Yes, yes.
This neighborhood is really good. I think Aunt Bai will like it.
Thank you Mei Li.
No need to say thank you.
But helping you find a house is not an act of charity.
I am helping Auntie Bai find a house.
But let me be clear,
if this transaction goes through,
there is no discount on the commission.
This also has to count towards my sales quota.
Okay, I got it.
I'm representing the client, you're the real estate agent,
so the sale is obviously yours.
Isn't it originally like that.
Regardless, I'm someone who holds grudges.
They need to pay me every single penny I deserve.
Last time, thanks to you, I had to pay a huge commission out of my own pocket.
I have to mend this loss.
The commission last time came out of your own pocket?
What do you think? If I didn't pay it, who would've paid?
If my relative was willing to pay it themselves,
would I have gone against the company's rules
and make it a private sale? Wouldn't I just be asking for trouble?
Even if they are your relatives, you can't make a private sale.
There you go again.
Sorry Mei Li.
Forget about it. It's all in the past. No need to say sorry.
Me and you are definitely not the same type of person.
All I want is to make more money.
This time,
Us two need to be clear about our money.
This is for Auntie Bai and Mr. Jin.
That is why I'm willing to recommend you houses.
You and I don't have a private relationship outside of work.
I got it. Thank you Mei Li.
Xi Shan, what are you up to?
Here, drink some water.
Thank you.
How come I haven't seen Xiao Ning around?
He is taking a client to look at houses. Do you need him for something?
It's nothing.
Asking you first is okay. I want to ask you a question.
Is it necessary for the man to have a house,
for you to marry him?
Why are you asking me this question?
I'm just randomly asking. I just want to understand.
What are the living needs of white-collar women living in the city.
Let me give you an example. Say you have a boyfriend.
You guys really love eachother, and you will get married soon.
But you're facing a problem of not having a house.
And will not be able to save enough money to buy a house in the near future.
Now what, would you choose to break up with him
and find someone who has a house. Or would you rather stay together and work hard?
Obviously I'll choose love. If he doesn't have a house, we can rent.
Not bending yourself in front of money.
Good girl.
Alright, thanks. Let me ask Xiao Ning.
Why are you asking him after asking me?
No particular meaning. I just am asking girls and guys.
Don't just chat with people here and there. Chatting doesn't bring us business.
Go find your clients.
Wasn't I just leaving? But then I bumped into you.
I'm leaving.
Here, please.
That last house,
everything was good, except you couldn't see the landscape outside,
the other buildings are blocking the view from the window. I'm not particularly satisfied.
If you aren't satisfied I can show you another neighborhood.
It's similar to your requirements from before but it's a bit further.
Will you consider it?
I can look, but today I can't. I have other matters to attend too.
How about this, give me two minutes of your time.
You can take a look at the house directly from your phone.
You can do it this way?
Look, this is the interior floor plan of the house. It's quite nice.
- You can see all corners of the house.
This is the 3D tour for from Anju. It's the most advanced technology.
You can see all 360 degrees of this house.
It's as if you were actually in the house.
Okay, how about this,
I'll book another time when I can come with my husband to take a look.
That works. If you have time these next few days, I'll make an appointment for you.
Okay, we'll meet next time.
-Okay, take care -Bye bye.
She doesn't want that one?
Not certain. She is still looking.
Okay, let me ask you something.
Listen carefully. Say you had an apartment.
The floor area of the apartment is roughly 45-80 square metres.
All the appliances are included. There is a separate kitchen and bathroom.
The monthly rent is about 5000-8000 yuan.
Expensive, expensive, expensive. I won't consider it.
I haven't finished speaking.
In the building complex, there is a public library,
a gym, and social gatherings,
for example, events for making friends, job fairs, stuff like that.
Most importantly, there is a community daycare and
most importantly, it pays for your social security when you are between jobs.
If it's like that, do you still think it's too expensive?
It's still 10-15% too expensive.
But the services are very comprehensive.
For example if your houses stuff is broken.
For example, if your fridge or TV breaks,
someone will come immediately and fix it for you.
Completely free of charge. Within the first two years, there will be no rent raise nor will you get kicked out.
Also, when your lease ends, you will have first priority to purchase the house.
Where is this house?
Do you have some inside information you're not telling me?
Have you been moved? Do you no longer think it's expensive?
Tell the truth,
if all these things are provided as promised,
Then this price can't be considered expensive.
Especially this social security thing.
This can solve many of the problems young adults looking to reside in Shanghai will face in the future.
Where is this house?
Thank you.
Do you have a problem?
Shao Peng Cheng!
What are some good dramas lately?
I'm out of things to watch.
Renting is not reliable.
- That's what I think too. - I heard My True Friend is pretty good.
You're eating?
You're back. Do you want some?
I'll have one.
Xiao Shao, you're done interviewing Fu Xiao Ning?
Let me tell you what he thinks.
He thinks no matter what, a man should buy a house.
No women would be willing to marry a man without a house.
That's exactly what I think.
Even if a woman was willing, a man shouldn't be such a loser.
I'm asking you,
What if-
Wait a second.
-Hello -Zhen Zhen.
I found the condos you sent me online.
I looked at all the pictures of the house as well.
I think they're pretty good. You have good taste.
Wait one second.
Sit down and eat.
Why am I asking her? She don't have to consider this.
But I think the best one is the last one you sent me.
The neighbourhood, location
and the floor plan of the house are all quite nice.
Don't worry about the renovations.
Don't forget your boyfriend is a professional. I will redesign it.
Is Auntie Bai still well? Tell her I said hi.
My mom is doing well. She misses you everyday.
Don't worry, I will give her the message.
Also, I-
I miss you.
I'm at work. I have to cut this short.
Okay, then let's talk later.
All you do is talk on the phone all day.
Mom, you scared me.
So what if I scared you?
What's wrong with you? Are you not excited?
Why should I be?
Excited to get back home soon.
Let both families meet each other.
Decide on the wedding date,
put a ring on her, and then get the marriage license. Why aren't you in a hurry?
Mom, we are about to buy the condo. We are almost there.
Relax. Zhen Zhen won't run away.
I'm telling you, I'm not at ease.
By her side is Xiao Shao. Also right now he doesn't have a house or money.
However he is really hard-working.
In the future, he might be successful. Don't be careless.
He might not have a career but he definitely has money.
What did you say?
Mom, look
This is the house Zhen Zhen picked out. How is it?
I think the neighbourhood, location
and the floor plan are all very good. Right?
Mhm.
From the pictures, it looks alright. Let's see if there are other options.
However, I'm reminding you
you can't just look at pictures when buying a house. You must see it in person.
Mom, don't work. Zhen Zhen is looking. Right?
She's so attentive. There definitely won't be a problem.
Zhen Zhen, she...will it be okay?
It'll be fine Mom.
Just leave it up to me and Zhen Zhen. I promise you'll be satisfied.
Okay?
Okay.
Xiao Du sold three houses this month. Xi Shan-
Miss Luo.
Peng Cheng isn't here. What do you need?
Miss Luo is an important guest. I will be taking care of her.
No need.
I didn't come here to buy a house or find Shao Peng.
I came here to find the store manager.
Store manager I came here today to apologize.
Because of this, Cheng Cheng is angry at me.
I've heard that Lin Zhixuan is a lair. He steals money and gamble with it.
I really didn't know before.
But let me be clear.
Even though I was the one who referred him here
However, I'm not familiar with him. I've just drinken a few times at his bar.
So I added him on Wechat.
What happened between you two really isn't my fault.
You're an adult. You should be able to tell who's a scammer.
You are right. This has nothing to do with you.
So you didn't have to come all the way here just to tell me this.
I discovered you are quite logical.
There's so many people at this meeting. And she chose this time to apologize.
Isn't she just trying to make Manager look bad? What kind of character is this?
Keep it down.
It's better to stay out of it.
She offended a rich one.
But through this matter, I've learned my lesson.
From now on, I would never take people I don't know well to your business.
Also, from now on, I will stay out of other people's business.
Sorry
Cheng Cheng, you came back.
What are you doing here?
I came to apologize to store manager?
Apologize? Can't you see we are having a meeting?
It's about Lin Zhixuan.
Come here.
What are you doing?
The manager said that it wasn't my fault.
You blamed me for it.
You made me angry.
I...
Hello, Mr. Wu.
Hello. It is Mei Li.
My coworkers client,
was very happy about the condo. He is willing to sign the paperwork right now.
When will be a good time for you to bring all of your paperwork here?
Ok ok. I will go prepare it right now.
Okay, no problem.
Good bye.
Helping Aunt Bai buy a house is decided just like that?
I already sent over all the pictures and information.
Aunt Bai and Jingran both really like it.
Zhen Zhen
Don't be annoyed by me. I just want to remind you.
Helping someone buying stuff, especially something as expensive as a house,
You need to extremely be careful.
Jin Ran is your boyfriend, but you can't step on people's toes.
Also one other point,
anything that has to do with Hao Meili,
you need to add the word "extra" before "careful"
when dealing with people who are always up to something.
Do you understand?
Let me finish. I know that we have our differences.
I'm telling you this isn't because,
I have some bias against Jingran.
It's not this, it's because I really want you to consider it.
I know.
I wasn't trying to argue with you. I wanted to thank you for your reminder.
Even though what you said was kind of mean,
but they made sense. The thing about Lin Zhixuan,
I didn't listen to you and I got our manager into such a big trouble.
I need to clarify that I wasn't trying to eavesdropping. I just overheard.
Don't blame yourself for what happened to me.
And definitely, don't doubt your work. It was my business.
Thirdly, I should feel happy that Zheng Zheng and Meili were able to sell the condo.
But his reminder also makes a lot of sense.
When it comes to working, you need to be careful, but also be bold and active.
Don't be too afraid because of what happened to me.
Manager, we weren't trying to talk about you behind your back.
Keep doing your thing.
Did you hear what I said?
I know.
Really consider this. You can't take it casually.
I have to go.
Where are you going?
Something more important.
Excuse me, could you please help me fill out this survey?
Excuse me.
Student, do you have anytime to
Classmate could you help me-
Excuse me, do you have time to fill out this survey?
Excuse me, could you please help me fill out this survey?
Excuse me, just two minutes.
Here is the thing, are you interested in finishing this survey for me?
Is it another scam? No.
No no no. We are doing
a survey about renting.
If you help me with this survey, when you need to rent a place,
I will help you.
Let's take a look then. We were just at a career fair. We are about to graduate.
It doesn't hurt to know more about renting.
Your girlfriend is right.
House prices right now are very high.
It's very hard for young people to buy a condo these days.
If there is a neiborhood,
where it can provide
long-term affordable apartments for young people,
which also provides lots of privacy,
and there are also many
public services, such as
library, gym, and swimming pools,
I'm saying if, maybe, there are apartments like this,
would you want to live there?
This sounds pretty good. Is there really a place like this?
Since he said "if" that means there isn't.
Classmate, it's like this right now it is "if"
That's why I'm doing this survey. I want to collect as much information as possible.
If there are many college students and young people like you want to live in this youth apartment,
then I believe that this will come true some day.
That sounds cool. Give me one.
I will do it.
Let me.
Excuse me, could you please fill this survey out?
Excuse me, could you please help me with this survey?
Excuse me...
Let's take a look.
We're leaving work. Bye bye.
Bye bye.
[Huanted House]
Hello, Zhen Zhen, whats the matter?
Lili, we are not buying the condo.
What? How can you just say you won't buy it?
Wait a second, let me send you a link.
What link?
Wait a second, I will take a look.
Take a look.
Huadong Blv 111.
A real haunted house?
"It's horrifying."
Zhen Zhen what's the situation?
How is there a ghost in this world? That's bullshit.
But you know that Aunt Bai really cares about fengshui.
If she knows that online this house is considered haunted.
Then she won't be able to live their comfortably.
How about this? I will call Miss Wu.
I hope she understands.
Wasting my time.
Sorry, Lili. I will apologize to Miss Wu when I see her.
Forget it.
Mrs. Bai is spending all this money to buy a place. If the house if haunted,
she would feel uncomfortable if she lives there.
This matter blame on me. I didn't do enough research on the neighborhood.
Thank you Mei Li
Okay.
What haunted house?
-Miss Cheng. -Miss Wu, what brought you here?
Miss Cheng, Miss Hao called me.
She told me about the rumor. I think I should explain to you.
I don't believe in ghosts.
But because I'm helping someone else by the house...
I understand. I really understand.
We really need to explain this to every potential buyer.
But not everyone is willing to listen.
I think you are from a professional real estate company,
so you should have the obligation to know about the houses.
Okay, why don't we sit here and discuss it.
How about we have dinner at my house? We can eat and chat.
I am sincerely inviting you. Please don't overthink.
If you are really worrying, how about calling Miss Hao and explain it?
That's now what I meant. Please don't overthink this.
To be honest, I like you. I think you are a very nice person.
Even if no one wants to buy my house, I still want to be your friend.
Let's have a chat?
Ok. Your place?
Thank you. Let's go.
Miss Wu, is someone else joining us?
I asked you to come here to explain the matter of the haunted house.
I want to introduce some,
this is food all made personally by my husband.
Your husband?
He returned? Didn't you say he was in America?
Sorry, Miss Cheng.
When you see him please don't be scared.
Hello, Miss Cheng. I am Wu Qing's husband, Li Han.
I am the
ghost they were telling you about.
Miss Cheng, don't be afraid.
Let's sit and talk.
Mr. Li, sorry.
Don't worry about it.
Actually, I asked Wu Qing to invite you to eat with us.
I know that you are about to give up this house because of the rumors.
But, I want to make my last effort.
After all, I can't always hide behind my wife.
I can't let her face all the difficulties alone.
Miss Chen,
let me tell you about the what's behind the rumor.
It started from three years ago.
I am a scientist, studying synthetic skin.
Three years ago, a biotech company from China invited me back from the US
so I can be in charge of their project.
One day,
Please come in.
Here.
Dr. Li. Come with me.
Mr. Gao, this is...
Let me introduce you.
Mr. Gao, I've asked the company many times that
no outsiders are allowed in my lab.
There are so many dangerous chemicals here. What if someone knocks one over?
The consequence is unthinkable.
I know Dr. Li. I really had no other choice.
Those are our clients from Europe. They insisted on touring the lab.
They just want to double check if your experiment procedure is as same as I described to them.
I told them that they have to look from a distance and not to touch a thing.
Just do what you usually do, and they will leave.
Here here here.
Let me introduce you. This is Dr. Li.
This is our clients.
Nice to meet you.
Regarding our artificial skin, we are currently in the final stage of the experiment phase.
For mass production, and clinical practice, I'm afraid that it would still take some time.
Come on this way please.
Here is how we clean up
the lab glassware after finishing the experiments.
Well, this way.
What we are displaying here, are some basic examples of the artificial skin.
For artificial skin, we use some kind of new composition...
These...
Stay away!
Run!
Afterwards?
This is what happened.
After what happened, my face is ruined.
In order to help me eat, Wu Qing has been dicing the food to bits for me to eat.
This is too scary.
Did the company compensate you?
At this time the company only paid the first cost.
they waited for me to leave the hospital and then they dismissed me.
Dismissed? Why?
It was Mr. Gao's misconduct.
They said that it was caused by my miss-management,
which caused a big loss for their company.
They also said that they didn't go after me because I worked there for many years.
After that, my husband's face became this.
We have to do what we have to do.
Mr. Gao is the stock holder of the company.
I was only someone who worked for them.
And then, there you have the story about the haunted house.
Brother, I saw the ball rolling that way.
Let's go.
It's over there. Wait here.
Quickly come back.
Monster! Monster!
Monster!
Monster. There's a monster!
Monster!
After that, our home became the haunted house.
I was just getting bored at home.
I heard the children's voices. I only wanted to take a look
Miss Cheng, my husband and I are very proud people.
So this matter I have never spoken to anyone.
Including my family and friends.
I just told them that my husband is working on a project in another country.
It's been three years. He has to go out.
And he went out, people start to say that our home is the haunted house.
Darling, thank you for keeping me company all these years.
Staying with a monster in a haunted house.
Miss Chen, we actually didn't give up on my husband's dream.
We've been looking to complete this project.
That's why we spent all of our savings on it.
Now that our savings are gone, we have to sell our home.
I understand.
Thank you for your trust and telling me all this.
I will tell my clients the truth about this house.
I will try to have them understand you and accept your house.
Thank you. I hope we can become your clients.
Don't be impulsive. Thank homeowner might think of all kinds of excuse
to convince you that the haunted house is just superstition, but you have to keep in mind
that you represent the buyer, not the seller.
This time you guessed wrong.
I left to find my youth!
I am the youth! Doing survey!
Excuse me.
How can there be something this great? The apartment for rent you mentioned,
It's like communism, but with privacy.
- library, gym. - That's right!
The landlords nowadays would put a partition on a hallway and rent it out. Am I right?
That's right!
The real estate agents are like people doing IT startup.
The bubble is just getting bigger and bigger.
That's right.
Every one of you has a good degree and you can't even imagine this?
Not that we can't think but reality is just too cruel.
That's right. It's cruel.
♪
Eat more.
What are you doing?
Why are you looking at me like that?
Do you have ulterior motives?
Let me tell you, you looking for me outside of the school
was very suspicious. Were you stalking me?
I just think you are a little different recently.
What's different?
I think you are seeming more and more like a man.
Do you know how to talk?
You were so care-free when you came to our branch.
I thought you were a kid who never grew up.
But when I saw you doing things so seriously.
Even thought I don't know what you're doing, I'm still very happy.
How rare, I thought you didn't care about what I did.
Okay, since you seem so interested I'll tell you.
To be honest, I did do something useful.
These past days I've been investigating,
about renting.
Renters, their real needs, what is it?
Landlords, their requests, what is it?
Where is the undiscovered market between the renter's need and what the market can provide?
Don't just see that I've only been doing this for a few months. I've learned a lot.
Let's use the six-person buyer as an example. A whole family,
is already living a tough life,
but why do they need a condo for themselves?
Why do they do that? Actually they have other options.
Why don't they rent? Right now lots of foreigners rent their whole life.
They live very blessed. Very happily.
Then as agents, other than helping them find houses, what else can we do?
Take for example, this time we helped this family.
Can we try to help a certain kind of people?
So it's not just a special case.
Think through this case and study it thoroughly,
maybe we can come up with a new way of doing business.
Doesn't it sound logical?
Even though I didn't quite understand.
But I can feel that you're trying to help people.
I think this is really good.
Shao Peng Cheng.
It's the first time you seem like you graduated from a top United States university.
Not the kind that you can buy with money.
Can I beat you up?
This is my best compliment to you.
This is because you don't understand me enough.
I'm telling you, later on-
Drink cola
Really. The more you understand me, you'll discover more of my good points.
Speaking of which, those were just my rough ideas.
I know that the execution of it will have lots and lots of obstacles.
However I want to try it. I really want to try.
I don't think you need to fear running into difficulties.
Isn't there a saying... what was it...
People need to have dreams just in case they come true.
So I support you.
Today, you're so...
Then you are only supporting me verbally?
Then what do you want me to do?
Forget it. Get me more skewers.
Two skewers, please.
I actually think that you are doing something good for the people.
Anytime you need me, I will help you.
What's the matter?
If you keep saying this, I'm going to take you seriously. But don't make up all kinds of excuses when I really need your help.
Have I ever stood you up when you needed me?
Okay.
I will remember it.
I heard you went to a haunted house. What's with that?
What haunted-house? It's not a haunted house.
Let me tell you, the owner is so pitiful.
He is a doctor whose face was hurt.
Now, his face is very scary. He went out once.
And two kids saw him and were scared.
So it became a haunted house.
Miss Wu is trying to sell this house so her husband can have plastic surgery.
Because of the haunted house matter they are having trouble selling the house.
I actually want to convince them to buy this house.
Because it's lower than the market price.
Timing and Subtitles by the True Lovers Team @Viki.com
♫ The day fate set us to collide ♫
♫ The way you look into my eyes ♫
♫ Never thought, love would come ♫
♫ Like all was meant to happen ♫
♫ Where you are will be where I start ♫
♫ You’ve become my only star ♫
♫ Where it’s dark is where you spark ♫
♫ I’d follow wherever you are ♫
♫ Baby, I won’t let you feel afraid ♫
♫ I’ll be here with you through night and day ♫
♫ All these memories won’t be erased ♫
♫ My love for you will never fade ♫
♫ Hey, I know you know our heart's getting closer ♫
♫ We can’t deny, it’s real ♫
♫ All my life searching ♫
♫ Now I know, I found you ♫
♫ The moment you whisper in my ears ♫
♫ I hear my heart racing on ♫
♫ Then I know, love is here ♫
♫ I see you in my future ♫
♫ Where you are will be where I start ♫
♫ You’ve become my only star ♫
♫ Where it’s dark is where you spark ♫
♫ I’d follow wherever you are ♫
♫ Baby I won’t let you feel afraid ♫
♫ I’ll be here with you through night and day ♫
♫ All these memories won’t be erased ♫
♫ My love for you will never fade ♫
♫ Hey, I know you know our heart's getting closer ♫
♫ I’m falling in love little by little ♫
♫ People come and people go ♫
♫ You’re the one I won’t ever let go ♫
♫ 'Cause I know you know our heart's getting closer ♫
♫ We can’t deny, it’s real ♫
♫ All my life searching ♫
♫ Now I know, I found you ♫
♫ Hey, I know you know our heart's getting closer ♫
♫ I’m falling in love little by little ♫
♫ People come and people go ♫
♫ You’re the one I won’t ever let go ♫
♫ 'Cause I know you know our heart's getting closer ♫
♫ We can’t deny, it’s real ♫
♫ All my life searching ♫
♫ Now I know, I found you ♫