Timing and Subtitles by the True Lovers Team @Viki.com
My True Friend
Episode 43
Let me down.
Who are you? Let me down.
Be nice, honey.
Don't go out drinking alone in the evenings anymore. It's not safe. Okay?
Let me down.
Let me go.
Don't move. I'll let you down in a bit.
I should have listened to you. I shouldn't have come to Shanghai.
Now life is so bitter for me.
I'm not the least bit happy.
I'm not at all happy.
What a failure.
However I tried to manage things
I couldn't take good care of you.
[19 Aide Road]
This is great.
You came over so early. You're really thinking of this as your own home.
Grandfather Zhong, we want you to carefully consider this again.
When Miss Chen left Shanghai that year,
did she take a drawing of yours with her?
Now what are you thinking? My memory of this is very clear.
The whole family went so far away; could Miss Chen have taken such a big painting with her?
MIss Chen took a
small drawing of the little dog with a ball.
It was a pencil sketch.
That drawing...
it can't even be called a drawing. It was just an ordinary practice sketch.
I didn't even sign it.
But Miss Chen liked it, so she took it away.
I imagine that drawing...
is keeping her company at the bottom of the Pacific Ocean.
Grandfather Zhong, take a look at this. Is this that drawing?
I'll enlarge a little for you.
That really is my drawing.
That's my drawing.
Where did you get this?
Where is this drawing right now.
No. This drawing should be with Miss Chen.
Could it be that she gave it to someone else?
- What other information do you have about this? Hurry tell me. Tell me everything. - Grandfather.
Calm down a little and I'll explain it to you.
If you're certain this drawing was sketched by you,
then Miss Chen didn't meet tragedy that year.
This drawing has continually been in Miss Chen's bedroom.
She's not dead?
Miss Chen and her family didn't die in that tragedy?
Is that true? You're not lying to me?
That's so good. So good.
So do you two know if she's still alive?
She's still alive?
Where is she?
America. Seattle.
Seattle.
Grandfather Zhong, Zhen Zhen and I went to the library to check out your paintings.
We immediately took that picture and put it out on an Internet forum
which included overseas Chinese users. We asked Internet users to help us distribute it.
We asked for any sort of information about these two drawings and asked them to contact us.
So yesterday, a young person from Seattle replied to us.
He said there was a drawing just like that in his grandmother's bedroom.
So, we immediately contacted that person.
He's eighteen years old and is named Peter Yu.
He said that this drawing has always been hanging in his grandmother's bedroom.
His grandmother's last name is Chen.
Miss Luo, you're calling me out at such an early hour. That's not your style.
Is it early? It's okay.
Early? It's not even time to go to work. That's not early?
I ordered you coffee and some pastries.
They're all things you like.
Mocha cafe, half milk, no sugar.
You don't like your pastries too sweet; so I ordered green tea flavored.
You remembered all that? Thank you.
I don't think you're quite the same today.
But I can't say how you're not the same.
How am I not the same?
It's just that the two of us have been around each other for a long time now. When I set my heart on something, I can remember everything.
What? In your eyes, am I someone without heart and feelings?
Also, you shouldn't call me Miss Luo anymore.
Just call me Zuo'er; that will work.
Okay. No problem. I'll call you whatever you like. I'll call you Zuo'er.
Right. We're friends. We should call each other by name. Don't be so polite; really.
We shouldn't bring our work relationship into our private lives.
So, why did you ask me here today?
Uh...the idea of doing a fake marriage, when do you think we should do it?
This idea...Xi Shan doesn't like the idea.
How about we look for someone else? What do you think?
Didn't you guys fight over this idea?
That was nothing.
It's just that she's not been in good spirits the last few days.
I think it was this idea that bothered her. Last night, she went out alone drinking to drown her sorrows and drank so much. She hasn't even gotten out of bed yet.
Ever since I met you, I think the two of you have been constantly fighting.
Aren't you tired of fighting every day?
I just think that she hasn't quite adapted to the environment here yet. With some time, she'll be fine.
However, I think you're really good to her.
Why does she always mistrust you?
How can you two stick it out if you continue getting along in this manner?
It's not that she doesn't trust me. I think that I'm working so hard hard at work,
to earn money. But there are a lot of things I haven't looked at from her perspective.
So, I can't really blame her for this. A lot of the responsibility is mine.
Let's not talk about this anymore. You didn't order anything to eat. How about if I go order something for you?
No need. I don't want to eat anything. I'll just drink water.
Eat some pastry.
After meeting you, I have to hurry and get to work.
You work hard.
Xi Shan, watching you sleep so peacefully, I couldn't wake you up.
I cooked the porridge. Eat some before you go to work. Remember to drink some honey water.
- Xiao Ning.
She is saying that her grandmother's surname is Chen, right?
Then it must be Miss Chen.
We also heard that
this Miss Chen did leave Shanghai and went to Hong Kong.
Their family did plan on taking the ship from Hong Kong to the US.
But their ship ticket was bought by a very wealthy businessman,
so they didn't get on the ship that ended up sinking.
They got to the US many years after that.
Thank God.
Miss Chen's family were good people.
Good people deserve good things. Good people deserve good things.
How should I thank you for
finding MIss Chen for me?
I...right,
I'm willing to rent out my house to you.
Oh no, I can even just give you the house.
Mr. Zhong, we don't want your house.
Zhen Zhen and I are truly happy to see that
Miss Chen and you are able to reconnect.
I need to go to the US. No matter how hard it is, I need to go to the US.
Mr. Zhong, don't worry.
We've already talked to Miss Chen's grandson.
We will help you to talk to Miss Chen online.
Really? I can see her on screen?
That's right.
That's great.
I'm so old now.
How could I see anyone?
I need to change.
Alright, grandma. I will leave you to it.
Peijun.
A'Mao
Is that you?
Is that A'Mao?
Peijun, I am A'Mao. I am A'Mao.
I never thought
I can reconnect with you in this life.
After I moved to the US,
I kept asking my friends in China to look for you.
But,
they couldn't find anything.
I was also looking for you.
Peijun,
I can still see you now.
I know that you still care about me.
I have no regret. I can die today.
Right, I got into Shanghai Art School after 1949.
I changed my name to Zhong Jiheng after that.
No one knows the name Zhong A'Mao after that.
You couldn't have found me.
Definitely couldn't.
We finally reconnected.
Why mention anything about dying?
Such unlucky thing to say.
I hope you can live.
Wait for me to come back. I want you to be with me
and walk around
in my motherland.
I will. I will.
You have to come back.
Your house, your yard
are still here. I've been taking care of them.
I was hoping you would come back.
And this day has finally come.
My house is still here?
Is the swing still there?
It's still there.
It's been so many years.
The house must be worn out
and unlivable, right?
Everything is still the same.
It's just...just a little old.
They said that they can repair it to the way it used to be.
-Right? -That's right.
I want to fly back right now.
I want to see my house, and see you.
It's been so many years. I even dreamt about
this day.
So am I. So am I. I've been dreaming about this day.
Peijun, am I dreaming right now?
Peijun, it's not a dream. I was pinching my face.
It was painful.
It's not a dream. It's a dream coming true.
Dream coming true.
It's so great! Mr. Zhong found Miss Chen.
Our City of Love project also found our first apartment to remodel.
Xishan, pinch me. Am I in a dream?
Oh my god.
Look how happy you are.
This is only the beginning. There will be better projects later.
You guys are good.
I just left for a second and you guys are on.
Xiao Shao,
come with me. I need to talk to you.
What's up?
This is for you.
What is it?
Our project just started and it needs funding.
My money is just there anyways. Just use it for now.
Don't be polite.
Sister Lili, I thank you.
But I can't take it.
Why can't you?
It's just a...
I lended you this, alright?
Even though it's not a lot. It's only 500,000,
but just save it for emergency.
Just take it. It's my contribution to the project, alright?
I have money. I sware. Look.
Did you see that? My money is making money for me.
Xiao Shao, you are just borrowing this money from me.
Once you get past the difficulties and made money,
just pay me back.
How about this, sister Lili?
You keep the money for now.
If we really need it in the future, I will ask you.
Really?
Ok, but if you can't get through things,
you have to let me know.
Xishan, what's going on?
Nothing.
-Do you want to talk to me about something? -I'm fine.
We finally found an apartment to rent out.
I'm really happy. Go work.
Ok. We will talk later.
How about staying at my place tonight?
We will play by ear?
Ok. You always think too much.
I will be back.
Xiao Ning,
-I... -It's late. I don't think Peng Cheng is coming.
I wasn't waiting for Shao Peng Cheng.
I was been stubborn
and too impulsive when it comes to love.
I've thought things through.
I don't like Shao Peng Cheng anymore.
I have someone I like.
-I... -How about this? You go home for now.
I will set a time with Peng Cheng,
-and we will ask you out. You can ask Peng Cheng about buying... -Xiao Ning.
I just said that I don't like Shao Peng Cheng anymore.
Xiao Ning,
let's not talk about him. Let's talk about us.
After we get married, where would you like to spend our honeymoon?
Since I've been to those honeymoon places,
but we are going together this time.
-It will be different. -Wait a second.
We are not getting married for real. It's only a legal procedure.
The marriage is fake, but the relationship can be real.
I really thought about this. I think you are great.
You are good looking and ambitious.
Most importantly, you are good to me.
I have a girlfriend.
I know that.
All this time,
I have all kinds of flaws.
I was spoiled as a child.
I'm stubborn.
I don't think about other people when I do things.
And I'm careless. People around me complain all the time.
Also, I'm not gentle.
I'm like a firecracker.
Before this, I don't know anything about love.
I only cling on people
and created trouble for people.
But, after meeting you,
I realized that one person can be so good to another person.
Every time something happens,
you were the first one showing up.
Actually, sometimes, you were like a big brother,
taking care of me and
little by little,
I realized that I've fallen in love with you.
You don't need to answer me right now.
Make your decision carefully.
I've sat here the whole night, and I've been thinking about
how to communicate this to you.
I'm going to leave now.
You made dinner?
You start eating. I will put down my bag back and come back.
Why aren't you eating?
Let's eat someting.
Are we celebrating today? What's all this for?
Nothing. I just want to talk to you.
Of course. I didn't wake you this morning and go to work together,
was because you drank a lot last night.
I wanted you to sleep in.
You went out drinking by yourself last night.
Is something bothering you?
I was...homesick.
That's why I drank.
Really? All of sudden?
Is there anything else?
Nothing else.
If so, then let's make a deal.
From now on, don't drink that much.
You were also alone and you can't drink a lot.
If you really want to drink, we can drink it at home.
We will drink together. How about that?
You went out drinking by yourself and I couldn't find you. I was worried sick.
-Can we? -I'm fine.
But you look like something is bothering you.
Do you have something to tell me?
Nothing is bothering me.
Miss Luo...
What?
How is it going with Miss Luo and the house?
She...Luo Zu'er went to our branch and looked for Peng Cheng.
But Peng Cheng wasn't there. She waited for a long time, but he didn't show.
Then she called him.
He didn't answer either. I think he must've been busy.
Promise me.
Don't drink like that anymore. I will grab you something.
[Hospital]
I saw Zhen Zhen just left.
She was here the whole afternoon. I asked her to go home.
I'm glad that Mr. Shao is recovering.
My father went on a business trip and asked me to visit.
Let me know if there is anything I can do to help.
Actually, not many came to visit.
Thank you and tell your father that I thank him.
It's ok.
Actually, I came today to talk to you about something.
I know that it's not appropriate for me to talk about it,
but I can't hide anything, so here I go.
Say it.
I was my fault for being clingy.
I was been childish and immature.
I always cause trouble for others and hurt myself.
I'm sorry.
Why are you looking at me like this?
Actually, someone else helped me understand.
Rather than going after someone who doesn't care about you,
it's better to stop
and love the one who does.
Good.
-Who is he? -No one.
I have to go.
-We will catch up when my father comes back. -OK.
Zu'er,
I hope this person can make you happy.
Of course he will.
Bye-bye.
Here are the keys.
Please take care of the house.
Don't worry, Mr. Zhong.
I will ask the designer to keep the originality.
You will get the house in your memory.
Also, the young people who will live here
can find it like home.
Thank you.
-Also tell Xiao Shao that I said thank you. -Ok.
I will tell him.
We rented a one-bedroom in a nearby neighborhood on the first floor for you.
It's very clean and also convenient for you.
Call me if you need anything.
I will be there.
Thank you for making all these arrangements.
Once it's renovated,
we will move you back.
You will be living in your old room.
Miss Chen's room will be empty,
so she can stay there when she comes back.
That's so considerate.
Able to reunite with Miss Chen is this house
is my last wish.
This way.
[Xishan]
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Xishan!
Xiao Ning, what are you doing here?
I'm looking for Xishan. You didn't answer your phone. I figured you must be busy, so I was waiting for you here.
My phone was in silent mode, so I didn't see it.
Xishan didn't call me.
She packed her stuff and her clothes.
I looked everywhere, except here.
Did you ask Meili?
I did. She said she didn't see her.
Where did she go last time you guys had a fight?
-A restaurant. -Did you check there? -I did.
There aren't many places for her to go in Shanghai.
How about this? Let check one more time in that restaurant.
Let's go.
Xiao Ning, how did Xishan and you get to this?
Isn't Peng Cheng selling his house?
Miss Luo wants to buy it, but she is not qualified.
I wanted to help her,
so I suggested her to find someone who does and fake a marriage.
And then we talk and talk, and she realized that I am qualified.
She then said that she wants to fake marry me.
What?
So I tested Xishan's attitude on this.
She was really against it.
She didn't want me to take this kind of shortcut.
I didn't even tell her everything.
But I...think she probably guessed it.
I just wanted Peng Cheng to sell his house fast, so he can start the project.
I...to be honest,
can make some commission out of it
and make a down payment for a little house.
That's why I didn't reject Miss Luo completely.
Xiao Ning, you are a smart person.
Why are you so stupid when is comes to this?
I wanted it done, so...
But you can't do this.
If you really do it, Xishan would be so sad.
I'm sorry, we are closed.
Excuse me. Wasn't there a girl came here the other day drunk?
Did she show up today?
-Did you come here earlier? -Yeah.
She didn't come here today, even after you left.
-You still haven't found her? -Not yet.
Did you two have a fight?
You guys need to take care of girls more.
What's the big deal?
She had to go out drinking alone in the middle of the night. That's so dangerous.
Thank you, mam.
My friend doesn't have places to go.
And she is here all the time. This is my card.
If she ever comes here, please call me.
Ok. By the way, you should go search another restaurant along this street.
Maybe you can find her.
Ok. Thank you!
-Sorry for the trouble. -It's ok.
Here.
She doesn't have much money and nor does she have many friends other than coworkers.
Where could she go this late?
If anything happens to her...
Don't do this.
Keep thinking.
Is there anywhere special you guys went?
Special place...
I really regret this right now.
I just realized that after moving here this long,
everything Xishan owns can still fit in that little suitcase.
I told her I will make her happy.
But I didn't even take her to any restaurant or anywhere at all.
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 ♫