Timing and Subtitles by the True Lovers Team @Viki.com
My True Friend
Episode 33
Xishan, what happened to you?
Zhen Zhen, I'm sorry.
I don't have anywhere else I can go right now.
I can only come and trouble you.
What trouble are you talking about? Come. Quickly come in.
Come, let's go sit over there.
Please take a sit first. I'll get a drink for you.
What's wrong? Tell me.
Zhen Zhen
I've been together with Fu Xiaoning for a very long time already.
All this time, I've been living according to the way he wants to live.
But I only realized today that
he doesn't understand what I want at all.
He always thought that as long as he earns enough money and has bought a house,
I can be happy and that I can have a sense of security.
Actually, it's not like that.
I just like him. I like him.
But if it is for the sake of earning money that he has to curry favor with other women,
and become an opportunist,
I don't want to be together with him then.
Xishan, I really understand how you're feeling right now. Really.
But I think you should discuss this with Xiaoning.
You need to let him know what you really think.
If you runaway like this, Xiaoning will definitely be really worried. Why don't I give Xiaoning a call?
We both need to calm down right now.
Zhen Zhen, I'm the best example around you. You must never end up like me.
You must think of your own future. You must never make any choices that will cause grief to yourself
out of pressure from other people, okay?
Zhen Zhen. Do you remember when I just came to Shanghai,
you let me look at the people and cars on the roads.
Do you still remember?
You said this city gave too many people dreams.
You also said that as long as you work hard, they'll certainly come true.
Do you remember?
Of course, I do.
So I really hope that you and Xiao Cheng's plan can succeed.
Fu Xiao Ning always says that if one has no money, he has no dignity too.
She'll be looked down upon if she doesn't have a house.
He is wrong. I truly believe that one can have dignity even without money.
We can live peacefully and work happily even if we live in a rented house.
You and Xiao Shao will make it a reality, right?
Be rest assured. Xiao Shao and I will work to ensure the success of this project,
for the sake of all the young people who came to work in Shanghai.
Let them in this big city
find a sense of belonging.
[Shao Peng Cheng] [Cheng Zhen Zhen] [Jing Ran]
I think the most important thing a person should have is
self knowledge, and should not have improper thoughts and desires.
Don't think that just because you've worked for someone for many years, you can then do whatever you want to.
Also, don't think that just because you have worked hard for so many years in your projects,
you will surely gain your boss's appreciation and recognition.
Actually, in your boss's eyes, everything that you have done can't be compared with
Prince's armchair strategy.
The Prince? Are you saying Chairman's son is now working in the company?
I didn't hear anything about that.
Chairman's son coming to work in the company is just like
going through the process. The company belongs to them.
Although Love & Family is joint-stock company,
aren't private enterprises in China
all family enterprises?
Mr Mu, you came to the office twice in one day. You are really worried about Hua Yuan Agency.
I was originally worried. But, now that you are here, my mind is 120% at ease.
If yo want me to honestly stay here, you should also make that lady stay.
Don't ask me why. Just settle it for me first.
- Xiao NIng. - Yes. - I'm going out for a while.
Alright.
Miss Luo. You go get busy with your work first.
Miss Luo, you're here.
Where's my Cheng Cheng?
That...
He's not here.
I know he's not here.
What I'm asking is where did he go.
He doesn't have to report to us where he goes.
Do you not have his phone number? Can you not call him yourself?
Why are you talking in such a strange manner today?
Nonsense. If he picked up my call, would I have to come here?
Peng Cheng
He has gone out today to do settle some work.
If you need anything, you can let me know first. When he returns, I'll pass the message to him immediately.
I heard that he's been promoted to deputy chairman.
In the near future, I'm going to organize a party for him.
- Can you let him know about it? - Okay.
Fu Xiao Ning is not your errand boy. Why are you asking him to pass the message?
Xiao Shao wouldn't attend even if he knew about it.
That...I will definitely let him know about this matter as soon as possible. Don't worry about it.
What are you mumbling about?
If you have something to say, say it out loud.
Say something.
I remember now.
A couple of days ago, you lost your temper with me for no apparent reason at all.
I was really wondering about that.
How does Fu Xiao Ning and I investing in real estate together be getting in your way?
You guys aren't girlfriend and boyfriend.
Yes. If he insists on investing in real estate with you,
We won't be girlfirend and boyfriend anymore.
I never expected that you could say "we won't be boyfriend and girlfriend anymore" so easily.
Wait a moment. Fu Xiaoning,
she's your girlfriend?
You hid it really well. Not bad at all.
Xiaoning, if you give up on a money-making opportunity because of your girlfriend,
then, I'll really look down on you.
As long as a man has money and power,
he needn't worry about not having a wife. Isn't it right?
What Luo Zu'er said is right.
Fu Xiaoning, choose now.
If you keep hesitating about it, I'll look down on you too!
What are you doing?
How can you be compared to earning money? Why must I choose? What's there for me to choose?
Alright now.
- No, what do you want me to choose from? How am I to choose? - Okay. Okay.
I don't have the time to look at the two of you being pretentious here.
I have to go make preparations for my Cheng's party.
Xiao Ning, quickly make your decision.
I'm not going to expend any effort to wait for you. I'm leaving now.
Why did you come? Is there an issue? Sit.
Sit.
Can't I visit you if I don't need anything?
I heard from Mr Yang a few days ago that he was going to change your office.
Even you know about this.
It's my fault that I'm slow.
It never crossed my mind that Shao Peng Cheng could be the Shao son.
You have to trust the chairman's actions.
I'm sure he will balance both projects you and Xiao Shao are proposing.
Even if he does support Big Love City, it doesn't negate all the hard work you've put in.
The board of directors will have already decided. They're going to put the property development project aside.
They're father and son after all. That carries a different weight.
Don't think like that.
Your hard work, your ability, it speaks for itself.
Thank you for consoling me.
At my age, I don't take too much to heart.
The boss wants to groom his son, pave the way for him.
It's human nature. Nothing will change at the company.
Don't say that.
Okay. Let's not talk about this anymore.
Are you doing anything after work? I'll buy you a drink.
Thank you for coming to see me. It's icing on the cake.
It's not easy helping someone in the hour of need.
Okay, let's have a drink.
Let's go.
Uh, Luo Zu'Er was just here.
She wants to throw you a party for your promotion.
What? I don't want to go to that.
Xiao Shao, you're really not going?
Some people can't stop thinking about it.
Will this party have a lot of rich people, particularly rich women?
You have something to say? What's that supposed to mean?
I'm fine. What could I mean?
What are you doing throwing yourself at someone who's not interested?
What, are you over there accusing the table or something? If you're not talking about me, then who are you talking about?
Hey, hey, hey, play nicely. Let's all be polite, okay?
If you have something to say, say it nicely. Not with anger, right?
Don't start new problems when your old ones are still unresolved.
Xiao Ning, let's go to the bathroom. Come on.
Come on. Hurry up.
Everyday after work, sitting here,
having a drink, listening to music.
That's when I feel like my true self.
Then, when you want to have a drink and chat, call me.
Then, from here on out, we're drinking buddies.
Can you drink?
You know why drinking is good for you?
Are you going to tell me being drunk solves all your problems?
Alcohol understands people the best.
Workplace frustration.
Break-ups. Mid-life crises.
Just one drink, and all those can go to hell.
And if one isn't enough, then two drinks.
Have you had too much?
No.
I think...
I am a fool. The world's biggest fool.
I figure the entire company has seen me as a joke.
Look at that Mu Yun Ping. Usually so awe-inspiring every way you look at him. Usually so intimidating.
In the end, he couldn't even save a little office.
Don't you think your direct supervisor is particularly pathetic?
In my eyes,
from beginning to end, he's always been very outstanding.
Really.
You've definitely had too much. Can you still drink?
Do you hear something?
You tell me.
The sound of dreams shattering.
We used to have dreams.
About literature. About love.
About traveling the world.
Now, we drink late at night. And when we clink our glasses,
it's
-the sound of dreams shattering. -the sound of dreams shattering.
Why did you stop walking?
I'm a little tired.
♫ A few bottles of beer, a lamp. All our troubles become happiness after we clink our cups. ♫
♫ Can't swallow ambition, but it still comes up bitter. ♫
♫ I've tasted happiness, joy, sorrow, and anger from all over ♫
♫ I've bought out all the loneliness. ♫
♫ But it's not mature. At most I've turned a deaf ear. ♫
♫ It's also an elegance ♫
Sorry.
Hello? It's me.
Mr. Mu. Mu Mu has a really high fever, 40 degrees. What should I do?
Make sure he's wearing appropriate clothing. I'll be home soon.
Okay.
My son's sick, I have to go home. I'll call you a car?
I'm okay. Go ahead.
Are you really okay?
Then, I'll go.
♫ You made me ♫
♫ And see me rushing towards you, deep in my heart ♫
♫ Love really deserves to be celebrated ♫ ♫ Love really deserves to be celebrated ♫
♫ With the future coming, love needs to be celebrated ♫
[Big Love City Project: Business Plan]
Opportunities come for those who are prepared.
Why shouldn't I, who works harder and is more diligent than the others,
be as successful as them?
This time, I will work hard to seize my opportunity.
First of all, one must have self-confidence.
One's smile must be natural, warm.
Hello, everyone.
I am, Hao Mei Li, Love and Family Real Estate's spokesperson for their Big Love City project.
The Big Love City project is a youth apartment project
meticulously developed by the Love and Family Group
that will mostly focus on the ever-growing white-collared youth of urban metropolises.
Our mission is
to create safe, comfortable,
stable, and economic homes
for the hard-working youths of this city.
Let's do this!
Chairman! Hello! What are you doing here so early?
I saw you were asleep, I hope I didn't bother you.
Sorry, Chairman.
Chairman, please come inside. I'll make you a cup of tea.
Hao Mei Li.
Young people are so dedicated to their work.
Yes.
Chairman, please watch your step. This way.
Please, sit here.
I'll brew a cup of tea for you.
Chairman, what kind of tea do you usually prefer?
Anything is fine.
We only have green tea here,
but it's very good.
It brightens the eyes, and reduces internal heat.
Here, please enjoy the tea.
Okay. Thank you.
Be careful, it's hot.
Chairman, are you also reading Big Love City's business plan?
I confess, I was also reading the business plan last night.
I was drawn into it immediately.
And, the more I read it, the more I couldn't put it down.
So I spent all night reading it.
You stayed up all night to study a business plan.
That's rare.
That's it!
You're the gold medal promotional employee!
Your picture is still hanging at Headquarter's outstanding performance bulletin board.
Chairman, your memory is so good!
Thank you for remembering me.
I am that gold medal sales representative, Hao Mei Li.
Xiao Hao, sit.
Tell me what you think about this project.
Yes, sir. Okay.
Uh...Wh—...? Never mind, I don't need to sit.
I'll report to you standing like this.
Chairman, I think this business plan
was written particularly well.
The model is new and original. It's reasonable and convincing.
When I read it, my eyes lit up and it energized me.
It was like a stimulant, I couldn't wait to get started on it.
Chairman, I heard our group needs a spokesperson for this project.
This is an excellent idea.
Think about it, if our organization can conduct
a pre-selection process for all of our employees,
then firstly, we can embody
Love and Family’s corporate policy: fairness and democracy.
Secondly, it will encourage and mobilize employee enthusiasm .
Most importantly, through this pre-selection process
we can expand this project’s visibility
and impact. What do you think?
Xiao Hao.
Your suggestion is very good.
But regarding the selection of the spokesperson,
the board of directors already decided on
your branch's Cheng Zhen Zhen.
The reason I came today was to notify her of the board's decision.
As you said, Cheng Zhen Zhen has a good image.
Her business ability is strong. She understands this project.
Mainly, she is Love and Family’s
most grassroots salesperson.
She conforms to all aspects
of the requirements we have for this spokesperson.
-Yes. -Xiao Hao.
You, Shao Peng Cheng,
and Cheng Zhen Zhen are all colleagues at the same branch.
I hope that you all can unite and work together as one.
Help those two to complete this project well.
Don't worry. The company will not treat you unfairly.
I understand, Chairman.
Zhen Zhen! You just got here?
The chairman's been waiting for you all morning.
Chairman, you were looking for me?
I could have gone to headquarters.
I especially came to the Flower Garden branch today
to convince you to assume the position of Big Love CIty's spokesperson.
Okay, no problem. Chairman, you keep talking, I'll take my leave.
Zhen Zhen,
Jing Ran presented me with your intention to resign.
I want to know
if this is really what you want.
Chairman, I apologize for this small matter disrupting you.
Right now, the Big Love City project
is the company's most important project. How is this a small matter?
The board of directors is determined to have you as the spokesperson.
This is because you
and Shao Peng Cheng initiated this project together.
You understand this project extremely well.
Furthermore, your image, personality,
status, and background all meet
the requirements of this spokesperson.
This is really strange.
What kind of magic potion
did Cheng Zhen Zhen give the chairman?
Zhen Zhen, come with me.
I want you to think of yourself as one of Shanghai’s millions of hardworking
young adults,
and be their voice. There's one more thing.
Shao Peng Cheng has improved a lot since he came to the Flower Garden branch.
This definitely has something to do with you.
Don't you want to work with him to make this project the best it can be?
Chairman, did Shao Peng Cheng tell you all this?
I'm actually not as good as he says I am.
He's improved as much as he has because of his own hard work.
Why am I not convinced?
Come here, here. Come here, all of you.
You be the judge. Tell me,
who's better? Cheng Zhen Zhen or me?
Regarding qualifications, regarding performance,
regarding contributions made to our branch,
where am I lacking compared to her?
In any case, I am the sales champion of our branch.
Moreover, I'm the gold medal sales representative for the entire region.
Okay, let's disregard that. Let's look at
who's poorer, who can't afford rent,
who's more like all the young people renting apartments.
That's Xi Shan!
Right? Xi Shan is more like them than Cheng Zhen Zhen.
No matter how you look at it, it can't be Cheng Zhen Zhen.
-I, I— -Hey, hey, Hao Mei Li. If you want to praise yourself, just talk about your own business.
Why are you stepping on Xi Shan?
How is she poorer and more unable to afford rent?
-And don't be jealous of Zhen Zhen. -Me? -I think the chairman has good judgment.
Zhen Zhen is genuine. Not like some people who are calculating and scheming.
Genuine?
She's the worst! You stinky brat, what do you know?
Let me tell you, what is she called.
Deliberate and scheming. Look at Shao Peng Cheng.
Because of her, he's all lost and confused. Just circling her all day.
And Jing Ran. Such a huge talent.
He gave up working in Italy with all its generous conditions.
He unexpectedly came back here to work for her.
What is it, Fu Xiao Ning? You drank some of her magic potion, too?
Sister Mei Li.
You're crossing a line. Zhen Zhen is not like that.
I'm crossing a line?
You're just a little girl.
You've only been here for a few days, what do you know?
Do you know what kind of person she is?
-Do you know what kind of moral character she is? -What are you all chatting about so leisurely?
Not even working this morning.
Manager! Huge gossip.
The chairman is here. He's over there right now, telling Cheng Zhen Zhen
that the company wants her as Big Love City's spokesperson.
The chairman is here?
That's right. He came really early, he even brought his secretary.
How important was this, that the chairman had to personally come here?
You know, since I started working here
I've only ever seen the chairman a few times.
Really, we don't get a fighting chance.
Why would they pick Cheng Zhen Zhen as spokesperson?
Where's Special Assistant Mu?
Director Mu? I didn't see him here.
You know that—
Get back to work.
Shao Peng Cheng's has a really high opinion of you.
And I also understand you quite well.
Where your work is concerned, you are very conscientious, hard-working, and dependable.
What I need you to tell me now is
whether you are willing to continue that going forward.
The crucial question is what kind of person you'd like to be.
As your elder, and
as your boss, I'd like to give you some advice.
Whether you're a housewife
or an elite member at your workplace,
there's really very little difference that separates the two; it's just a difference in title.
The important thing is what's in your heart.
And what kind of person you're willing to become.
Thank you, Chairman, for giving me so much advice.
Actually, during this recent period, I've been reflecting on myself.
I think that working as a real estate agent
has actually allowed me to see and value my own worth.
When a client finds a house they like, where they can have a warm family home,
The feeling I have of happiness and satisfaction
is very real.
I think this might be like something I studied at university,
Having those kind of ideals is very rare.
Chairman, I've thought it over and decided
I'm willing to become the spokesperson for thios Love and Family project.
I will definitely work hard to give a good result.
I've been waiting to hear you say those words.
Hello, Chairman, why are you here?
I've come to talk with Cheng Zhen Zhen.
Ah, very good, Chairman.
I have some work matters to report to you. Could we speak alone for a bit?
Okay.
Then, everyone can go back to work.
Okay, Chairman; be careful on your way back.
This way, sir.
Secretary Zhang already left. Whatever you want to say,
just say it.
I just want to ask you why you've come here so early in the morning?
Me?
I came to persuade Cheng Zhen Zhen
to agree to become the spokesperson for Love and Family projects.
Is that true?
Did she agree or not?
First, your should reward me with something to eat and drink.
Is it sweet?
I haven't eaten this in a long time. The flavor is pretty good.
Not good for the teeth.
Oh, right.
Jing Ran, he sent a resignation letter on behalf of Cheng Zhen Zhen
The reason he gave was that she'll be getting married soon.
After the marriage, she'll stay home and take care of the household.
That's his own wishful thinking. Cheng Zhen Zhen hasn't agreed to marry him yet.
If Cheng Zhen Zhen agrees to
become the spokesman for Love and Family spokesperson,
and you three work together on a project, will it affect the work?
I don't know about Jing Ran;
but it's no problem for me. I always make a distinction between public and private lives.
So you're saying you acknowledge that the relationship between you and Cheng Zhen Zhen
has gone beyond colleagues working together?
Dad,
I do like her. Actually, I like her very much.
But, the reason I recommended her to be spokesperson isn't because I like her.
It's because I really think she's very suitable for this work.
I just want to tell you.
If you want to pursue her, do it. Hold on to what you want to hold on to.
As long as you think it's something worthwhile,
boldly go after it.
Don't worry about the results.
Cheers.
Mr. Wang, you shouldn't hesitate about buying a home.
Waiting a day can mean a lost day.
If you act early, you've saved a day. Isn't that right?
No problem. Go back and think about it and when you've decided, give me a call.
Okay. I won't see you out.
- Okay. - Thank you. - Good-bye.
Mu Mu has been talking about you constantly these past few days.
He's going on and on about want to go see Sister Zhen Zhen.
You see, Sister Zhen Zhen came; aren't you embarrassed?
This is the weekend; you should be resting.
I arranged for you to come accompany this father and son; it's quite embarrassing.
No problem, Director Mu. You're being too polite.
Sister Zhen Zhen, I have really missed you.
Aiyo, Mu Mu, your sister has missed you too.
After this, you do know you have to listen to your father, don't you?
You have to be a good child, okay?
Zhen Zhen, I'm so grateful to you and Peng Cheng for what you did that day.
If it weren't for you two, I don't dare to imagine what might have happened.
I normally work too much; I'm not with him very much.
But Mu Mu is my reason for living; the reason I work so hard.
It's so he can grow up healthy and safely.
Director Mu, what we did that day was what we should do.
However, but I do think you should spend more time with Mu Mu in the future.
Mu Mu, do you want some cake?
Sister Zhen Zhen wants to feed you some cake, okay?
Here it comes.
Look at the way he eats.
This Cheng Zhen Zhen really isn't as simple as she looks.
No wonder they choose her to be the spokesperson.
Come in.
Store Manager.
It's the weekend; why are you working so late into the weekend without leaving? Aren't you overdoing it?
We agents have to work overtime whether it's the weekend or not.
You're working so hard. I have a little give to give you.
Uh,
have you used this brand of eye cream before? Beauty pellets?
It's super-popular right now. So many people use it.
It moisturizes and protects the eyes; a top brand.
Really, why don't you try it?
Have you seen that advertisement?
"Shoot it on and away go crow's feet".
Store Manager.
You know...our company's service mission,
'service with a smile'; I smile at our clients every day.
You know, there are wrinkles from the corners of my mouth all the way to my ears; and there are fine lines under my eyes.
But when I heard of this, not only can it get rid of the lines,
it can even get rid of crow's feet.
We agents really do work too hard. We have to treat ourselves well.
This is the best brand; try it out.
Why did you come back to the office at this time?
I just met a client. I wanted to give him some information.
I wanted to enter some data into the computer.
Weren't you the one to say that?
If something occurs, do it at that time. I took that to heart.
Then what have you come to talk to me about?
When I was just meeting with that client,
who do you think I saw?
- Who? - Director Mu!
And Cheng Zhen Zhen. The two of them were with Mu Mu.
It was strange.
The three of them were talking and laughing and eating.
So happily. The atmosphere was extremely friendly.
If you didn't know them, you'd think they were a family of three.
- I... - Enough. Don't talk behind your leaders' back.
No. No.
I'm not gossiping. I saw them myself.
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 hearts getting close ♫
♫ 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 hearts getting close ♫
♫ 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 hearts getting close ♫
♫ We can’t deny, it’s real ♫
♫ All my life searching ♫
♫ Now I know, I found you ♫
♫ Hey, I know you know, our hearts getting close ♫
♫ 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 hearts getting close ♫
♫ We can’t deny, it’s real ♫
♫ All my life searching ♫
♫ Now I know, I found you ♫