Timing and Subtitles by the True Lovers Team @Viki.com
My True Friend
Episode 42
How are you feeling? Are you uncomfortable anywhere?
I'm alright.
I've stayed at the hospital for so many days already.
If it's not eating it's sleeping.
My brain and my four limbs are almost spent.
Then from now on I'll accompany you on walks more.
You haven't told my about the City o Love project yet.
How is it?
Dad now isn't the time to think about work.
Just leave that project to me and don't worry about it.
I'm still not completely assured when you do things.
You really want to hear about it?
Alright, here.
Then let me share some secrets with you, just a little bit.
Actually we have already found the solution to the problem.
Hong Shi is constructing buildings, right? We're going to lease buildings.
We're looking for eight or nine small buildings that are suitable for renovations.
Each building would have twenty-some rooms and we'll rent them all.
We'll have Jing Ran design their renovation into several standard apartments.
Completely renovate them, then lease them out together.
Actually, what we want is to make quick strike.
Of course, rest assured
we would absolutely guarantee the functionality, quality, and character of these homes .
Add to that the public facilities and services in the surrounding area, it will definitely be like a firecracker.
Anyway, at this point, I've considered it thoroughly.
If we can get about two hundred apartments in the first batch, it will be a success.
After that, we'll just wait for the money to roll in.
Aiyo, son.
You're full of ideas aren't you?
And, Dad, let me tell you, the people working for us are full of drive.
In just the last few days, they've already found a few suitable buildings.
I think...we'll be ready soon to let everyone know about it.
This idea is pretty good.
It could work.
I'm giving the keys to your car back.
You're running around for the project now. Driving will make that a little more convenient.
You really are my real father.
Dad, do you know that I haven't even seen it in such a long time?
I've missed it so much!
I'm telling you, I won't give these back to you.
I'm hiding this, not returning to you anymore.
Peng Cheng.
Us major shareholders
didn't agree to invest in your City of Love project.
But, with no capital, you can't launch your project.
On this card there should be over ¥5,000,000. (T/N: approx $722,000 USD)
Since you were very young, we began storing money on it.
You mother had been saving up for you.
I'm handing this over to you now.
so that it can be the capital for launching the project.
If something comes up in the future and you don't have enough money
or face any difficulties, come to me.
Okay?
Take it.
Dad, take this card and guard it for me.
I'll figure out money issues on my own.
I'm grown up, you don't have to worry over me.
Just remember
Right now, as long as you are well
I can solve all problems.
Son
Thank you.
Alright.
You're here?
Why are you only here now?
I ran out to buy you shoes.
Bored me to death I waited for so long.
My phone battery is dead I couldn't play any games.
Try it.
What kind of taste do you have? These shoes are pretty ugly.
It's true I don't have much experience buying women's shoes. Just put them on see.
What brand?
Nothing much.
I was afraid you were in urgent need so I just got something random.
- Is it okay? - Not bad.
Let's go. There is a decent Western restaurant up the road, my treat.
Put those in here?
Thrown them out.
I was originally going to eat but then who knew after walking a few steps my shoes broke.
I had to wait in this rotten place for so long. Dying of hunger.
What do you want to eat.
Western cuisine.
What is it?
These shoes seem to be rubbing my heels.
My feet are chafed red.
Even new shoes are chafing?
How about I find a drugstore around here and get you some band-aids?
I'm familiar with this area, there are no drugstores.
If I keep walking my heels would be chafed sore.
Then what should we do?
How about you piggy back me.
Is that not inappropriate?
What about it?
So what?
Hurry.
Hurry hurry.
Help my hold the bag.
Is this okay?
When we get to the restaurant I'll buy you a more comfortable pair of shoes.
Okay.
Xiao Ning,
One phone call and you dropped everything and came to help.
Besides that, I haven't even said a word of thanks, and I've been complaining all this time.
Weren't you angry at that time?
What's the point of getting angry? We are friends.
Besides, that time when Xi Shan ran into that Audi,
Wasn't that all because of your help?
That was nothing.
I actually contacted a few friends before you but
They all ignored me.
Only you came without complaints.
Tell me, do you think I am spoilt and annoying
so that I don't have any real friends?
I feel that you are a pure and just person.
You can definitely find real friends.
As for being spoilt
All girls have a little bit of a temper
Men can just compromise a little.
You really think that?
Of course.
Have some coffee. I'll put it here.
Thank you.
How's it going? Did you receive many replies?
There were many replies, but look, they're all talking about this painting.
Nothing useful.
I see you're already working on the Republic house.
I think this construction is really worth it.
Even if we can't turn it into the youth apartments, I want to help Mr. Zhong fulfill his long-time wish.
Thank you.
Why are you being so polite? It's not like you just met me.
True, I know Jing Ran is the most kindhearted person.
To be honest, having you join our City of Love project
gives me more confidence in this project. Thank you.
Being able to help others do something meaningful makes me happy as well.
And now I can better understand
that buildings are't just cold objects. They have warmth.
What's more, people out their emotions into them. So I should be thanking you. Thank you.
Right, how has Auntie Bai been recently?
She's doing well.
I actually quite miss her.
My mom always talks about how much she misses you.
- Really? - Yeah.
She even told me to make sure I complete the City of Love project designs well.
My mom also said
even though you couldn't be her daughter-in-law,
she will still treat you like family.
So she hopes you can visit her if you have time.
Why are you here?
The construction for the long-term rental apartments have started.
The project has taken off so I have free time now.
I wanted to ask you out to the movies this weekend,
but the nanny suddenly needed a day off.
Hui Min, do you mind if I bring Mu Mu so the three of us can spend a weekend together?
Mu Mu, say hello to Auntie Hui Min.
Hello, Auntie.
Hello, Mu Mu. Come inside.
Are you hot?
Are you not hot?
- I am hot. - Oh, you are? Do you want something to drink?
- Coke. - You want coke?
Sit here and I'll grab it for you.
Hui Min, I wasn't sure what to bring so I bought a bouquet of flowers.
It's been many years since I've gifted anyone flowers. I'm not sure if you'll like it.
You can drink coke but you can only have a sip.
You can't drink too much coke okay?
Hui Min, do you have a vase? I'll help you put the flowers in.
Take a small sip. Look, it's spilling.
Okay, that's enough. You can't drink too much. One sip is good.
Hui Min, don't be mad at me. I was the one who was wrong.
Mu Yun Ping, I'm not purposely picking a fight with you. I just don't approve of your actions.
I can't watch you give up your own principles in exchange for that bit of personal gain.
Think about how much sweat and tears Shao Peng Cheng put into this project.
But then you let someone else so easily plagiarize his efforts.
In front of the child, can you let me-
[Love & Family Real Estate, Zeng Hui Min]
Auntie, are you also an employee at Love & Family?
- Yes. - Sister Zhen Zhen and brother Peng Cheng are very close with me.
Really?
I love playing with them.
Auntie, I also like you.
Auntie likes Mu Mu as well.
Where does Mu Mu want to go today?
Auntie, can you take me to the amusement park?
There we can see the two bears from Boonie Bears.
Daddy agreed to take me a long time ago but he never keeps his work.
Daddy was busy. I will take you today.
Auntie, let's go.
Alright, Auntie will take you. Daddy never keeps his work right?
Auntie will keep her word. I will take you there, okay?
Mu Mu, sit tight.
♫ People are always longing after question marks ♫
♫ Wandering the streets, your song looping ♫
Hui Min, don't be mad.
I want to take a picture with the bears.
Alright, I'll take you to take pictures in a bit.
Mu Mu, let's both take a picture with Auntie and the two bears.
Who wants to take a picture with you?
I only came today because I didn't want to let Mu Mu down. Don't think it's because I forgave you.
Mu Mu, sit tight.
Here, look at the camera.
♫ Romance is the most basic breakfast ♫
♫ Worries are just transfers of adjustment ♫
Hui Min.
Don't be mad.
Give me some face in front of Mu Mu, will you?
Then tell me, what do I need to do to make you happy?
♫ Oh troubles never end ♫
♫ I will keep you safe and sound ♫ ♫ When I hold your hand ♫
♫ What other answer is there ♫
♫ Running in the dark ♫ ♫ Your beating heart's guiding my way ♫
♫ The difficult nights in the city are also because you became soft ♫
♫ Oh troubles never end ♫ ♫ I keep you safe and sound ♫
♫ In love's planetarium, sweetness inspires the world view ♫
♫ Singing in the dark ♫ ♫ Your beating heart's taking my wheel ♫
♫ When heavy rains come in the night you make my sky blue ♫
Here.
I bought band-aids for you.
I looked through all the women's shoes stores to find this pair.
This pair has the softest sole.The back will definitely not cause any chafing.
After you're done eating, hurry and try on this pair.
Thank you. Have some water.
I already said there's no rush. You could've gone after having something to eat.
Hurry up and eat. I ordered all their signature dishes.
It's very good. Look, they even drew on some hearts.
Okay, I'm going to dig in. I really am hungry.
Their shrimp is very good too.
Xiao Ning, I've noticed you really are very caring.
What's wrong?
Nothing.
Don't play with your phone while you're eating.
I just got paid, so I'm transferring the money to my investment portfolio.
You manage your own money?
I have to earn money.
I don't really have to do much for it, money makes money. It's pretty reliable.
Just like how you're reliable?
Of course.
Drink slowly.
I'm about to have another heart attack.
Are you excited now?
Are you happy?
You saw how I was up there, right?
Didn't you say that you could've sat through 10 times when you were younger?
Who can sit through 10 times?
I was just bragging boldly.
Wipe your sweat.
Yun Ping, I thought about it.
You said before that if I couldn't understand the choice you made, then I could quit.
I’ve decided.
You're willing? To take care of me and Mu Mu?
I'm going to stay at Hong Shi, and continue supporting you.
Hui Min.
I couldn't be happier
that you're staying at Hong Shi to help me.
I'm not staying at Hong Shi because I endorse your actions.
I understand.
I want to be with you.
I'm afraid that you'll stray further and further in an environment like that, full of temptations
Hui MIn.
No matter what your reasoning,
as long as you stay, I'll listen to whatever you say.
I won't let you down. I'll be good.
I am really happy being with you.
You are a good person.
I really value our relationship.
So you promising me, don't ruin this happiness. Okay?
How could I bear to?
[In-Patient Building]
Dad, you awake?
What are you still doing here?
I thought yo left a while ago.
I just want to stay with you a little more. I'm leaving soon.
You...are being lazy again.
Hurry up and go back to work. You promised me before
that you would do your best to get this project up and running.
[The dog in these two paintings, and the dog in the painting that's hanging in my grandmother's bedroom are the same, no matter how you look at it. If you want more details...]
Let's give Shao Peng Cheng some happy news.
I just want to spend more time with you.
Hi, Zhen Zhen, what is it?
Someone responded to our post!
Really?
Okay, I'll be right there.
I'm really leaving now, there's good news for me at the office.
I'll wait for your good news.
Peng Cheng has finally grown up.
I'm really grateful.
Zhen Zhen!
Shao Peng Cheng, come here. Look at this.
Look what this says.
"The dog in these two paintings, and the dog in the painting that's hanging in my grandmother's bedroom
are the same, no matter how you look at it. If you want more details, call this number."
Do you think this Peter Yu is serious?
It's not some kind of prank, right?
Just looking at this reply...look at this phone number.
It's the area code of Seattle in the US. And this name.
Peter Yu. This seems like a descendant of the Chinese who immigrated to the US.
Yu is a Chinese last name. But his name is a phonetic translation.
He seems like a second or third generation overseas Chinese.
And this. Look at this. Traditional characters. This is an ABC [T/N: American-born Chinese] trait.
So maybe he could have something to do with Miss Chen's family.
Not bad, Shao Peng Cheng.
You can tell that much from just these few lines of response?
But let's not get too excited. After all, it's still just a response.
I think we should give him a call first.
Oh, right. You call, you call. You're more eloquent, I was waiting for you.
Hello?
Hello, is this Mr. Yu?
Yes, that's me.
Hi, I'm that person who was asking about the young woman and dog paintings.
The person who wrote the post. We saw your response.
Can you explain to us in detail the situation
around your grandmother's painting?
My grandmother brought that painting from China
to the US a few decades ago.
And it's always been in her bedroom.
I guess for about a few decades, too.
Then, may I be so bold as to ask what your grandmother's name is?
My grandma, her last name is Chen.
After she married my grandfather, she changed her name to his.
Everyone called her Mrs. Yu.
Your grandmother's last name was Chen? Was her name Chen Bi Jun?
Was your grandmother the model for the painting, from the young woman and little dog paintings?
Hey, man!
You've asked me so many questions, it's my turn to ask a question.
You said there was a reward.
What kind of reward?
Well, Mr. Yu, whatever kind of reward you want.
As long as it's within our limits, we will fulfill it.
But to be sure,
can you take a picture of the painting in your grandmother's bedroom and send it to us?
If it's the painting that we're looking for,
name your condition. We will meet it.
Okay! No problem.
Okay, then, thank you. We'll wait for your response.
He sounds quite young.
How are these American-born children so direct?
All he's concerned about is the reward.
He's an ABC. He's American-educated.
They're straightforward. But I think it's a good thing.
Their philosophy is, as long as you promise them, you must honor that promise.
How do you intend to reward him?
I have a strong feeling that
this Peter Yu's grandmother could very well be
the Miss Chen that Mr. Zhong thinks passed away.
Think about it. In the 90s, methods of communication weren't that developed.
It's very possible that Mr. Zhong could have mistakenly received information.
I hope so.
As for his reward,
let's see what his conditions are. We'll just do our best to fulfill them.
I really hope Miss Chen is still alive.
It's here.
Hey, look, it really is the painting!
It's too coincidental, all these y—!
We really found it! I never thought we would actually find it.
We found it!
Quickly, call him back to confirm!
Okay, okay.
Hello, Mr. Yu.
That painting of yours really is the one we're looking for.
How is this? I'll send you a pair of Jordan 11s. And in Bulls colors.
Really? You're going to send me Jordan 11s in Bulls colors?
Yes, that's right! Don't worry, I'll send you a picture of the shoes as soon as I get home.
I'll also send you tickets to the NBA Finals.
Okay! That's great!
Mr. Yu, could I ask you a few questions I still have?
No problem! Ask me whatever you want to ask me.
I tell you what I know.
Mr. Yu, can you tell us in detail the story behind this painting?
Why did your dad give you back your car today?
My dad...he was happy today. So he returned my car.
Do you still remember? The first time I met you, you were driving this car.
We even fought at the time. And it was raining really hard.
Talking about it now makes it seem like it happened yesterday.
Yeah, it does. Time passes so quickly.
It's pretty magical.
Which one of us would have thought we'd experience as much as we have.
All those bumps in the road. And we can still be around each other.
Let me tell you, this is called
If there is a beloved, he will—
No. Not if there's a beloved.
Those who are fated to be together, will never separate.
All right. Go home and rest.
No, wait.
Stay with me for a little while more.
You want to listen to a song? Just one song.
You've been busy all day. Go home and get some rest.
What, I just want you to listen to a song with me, nothing else.
And, even if I am tired,
when I'm with you, I'm not tired anymore.
Okay, one song.
Thank you.
Just one song.
♫ 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 ♫
♫ I’m falling in love little by little ♫
♫ All my life searching ♫
♫ Now I know, I found you ♫
[Xiao Ning]
- How's the food? - Pretty good.
Please come again.
Miss, don't drink too much. Drinking too much will make you feel sick.
Hello, Xiao Ning.
Zhen Zhen, did Xi Shan come look for you?
No, Xi Shan is not with us. What's wrong?
She really didn't contact you?
It's so late and she's not at home.
Tell me what happened between you two first.
Did you guys get into a fight again? Have you looked around nearby?
I looked everywhere but I can't find her.
It's okay. I'll call her again and see if she picks up.
Alright, call her first. Let me know if you find her.
What's wrong?
These two are always getting into a fight.
It shouldn't be too big of a deal. You know Xi Shan.
Miss, miss, wake up.
Hello? Xi Shan, where did you go? I've been searching all night and couldn't find you. Do you know how wor-
I'm the restaurant owner. Your friend is drunk. Please come quickly.
Sorry, sorry. This is my girlfriend's phone.
I really do apologize. Please take care of her. I will come now.
Alright, alright. Thank you.
I'm going to get going after this song.
Why are you in such a rush? This song isn't even over yet. Be quiet and listen.
Really.
♫ 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 ♫
Only your foot knows whether a shoe fits or not.
In the future, I will wear these shoes and walk my own path.
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 ♫