Timing and Subtitles by the True Lovers Team @Viki.com
My True Friend
Episode 45
You all just saw what Love and Family released.
City of Love's official Weibo and WeChat public accounts.
No one saw this? Our competitors,
without batting an eyelid, already broke ground on their project!
And they're ahead of our schedule,
saving more money than we are, and have better publicity!
Wake up! We've spent hundreds of millions of dollars.
We've only just laid the foundation and they've already rented out a building and started construction!
And they're already a household name!
While we, at Hong Shi, spent all this money,
on press conferences, on media invitations,
on news releases, but all they needed to do was create their own
WeChat and Weibo and still get better publicity than us!
All you executives...I spent so much money. For what?
Chairman Sun, please don't be angry. I've seen Love and Family's accounts. But I think Hong Shi and Love and Family
cannot be compared.
Love and Family is taking the conservative route,
catering to the needs of a niche group. While Hong Shi has a more solid scope for better effects.
With the building that Love and Family rented, even if they finish renovations and begin renting out units,
at most they'll have twenty units. There's no way that can meet the demand of Shanghai's
long-term apartment rental market.
And once we finish the construction, there'll be hundreds of rooms available.
Although the construction would take longer time, our scale is beyond their reach.
I spent so much just to invite you here,
do you think I did that to hear your excuses? As a senior real estate expert,
why can't you come up with more efficient plans?
What Love&Family did is not just for taking our customers and market shares,
they did it for the opportunities, the brand, and popularity as well! Do you understand?
Tell you what,
having fund and strength doesn't mean
that you don't need to consider the input-output ratio!
Just to satisfy your personal vanity! Exploring the long-term apartment market
has to be done perfectly! I won't allow any other company to be better than us!
Here, my word is the absolute! There's no need to explain!
And I don't want to hear objections! I just want the results! You useless junks.
Have some coffee.
-Thanks. -You look too tired.
Don't care too much what he said.
He's always like that.
He doesn't listen to others opinions.
Our project is different from Love&Family's.
As long as we play safe, the outcome will be good.
Don't doubt your judgement.
We all know that the reason Peng Cheng and Zhen Zhen made this choice
is because there was no other way.
You and I both know this
but he doesn't. He wants instant results.
He doesn't have the patience.
Why do you think he is in such a hurry?
He should focus on the bigger picture.
Do you think it was a wrong decision
for us to come here?
He paid me a lot to join this company, so that he could see my worth instantly.
It doesn't matter what we do.
I have no way back.
Except for going forward.
Also, our official account is not even there for one month,
the followers are already over a million.
And the articles that we posted on another platform, each of them reached over 10 thousand re-post.
Some of them even reached over a hundred thousand.
If you agree to work with us,
we can use our online platform to promote your work.
Yeah. The apartment we are currently working on is phase one, there'll be phase two and phase three shortly after, maybe even more phases.
Hundreds and thousands of tenants will be flooding in.
Think about it, if our customers are used to your brand and have had nice experiences,
when they are going to buy a house, they'll take your brand into consideration first.
And become your customers with high fidelity.
Mr. Shao, Miss Cheng,
your idea is indeed not bad. How about this,
wait for your apartments reach phase number x,
and customers hundreds of thousands,
then we can have this discussion.
That will too late I believe.
We still want to collaborate with you at the beginning.
Alright.
I still have a meeting to attend. We can catch up later.
Thank you for your time.
Thank you.
Miss Cheng, Mr. Shao,
I know what you mean.
You want our company to provide your prototype room with furniture.
But... I'm sorry.
We can only collaborate with companies reach our standard.
And obviously, your current project doesn't reach it.
So... I'm sorry.
Yes, we don't fit your profile at the moment.
Mister,
our company has our own considerations.
That's why I have to apologize.
Thank you anyway.
Goodbye.
It's normal to fail, you know.
We can find other companies, other brands.
At least one of them would agree.
Don't try to comfort me.
Don't worry, I won't give up.
Though I haven't really done business before,
I grew up watching other people do it.
My father built Love&Family from scratch.
So I know, having others' approval
is fairly difficult.
Nice! You do have an awareness.
Remind me of how flippant you were when you first came.
So flighty.
Now you are completely different, which means you have grown.
Wow wait. Was I really? Flighty?
Yeah. I can show you.
Come on, let's see.
No I didn't!
Yi Long, Cheng Zhen Zhen has called me
Hey, do you have time today? I contacted an angel investment agency for you
They saw your availability report and took great interest.
They want to talk to you in person
Really?
you already left Hua Yuan Agency but still care about me
I don't even know how to thank you
Mu Yun Ping took your project to Hong Shi group, you must have difficulty right now
even I left Hua Yuan Agency but I watched this project forming from the beginning
Of course, I want it to do well
Ok, thank you. Send me the address I'll come in a little bit.
I'll send you the address and we'll meet in a little bit
ok, see you in few
Zhen Zhen, you go check on my dad later.
Manager Zeng introduced me to an angel investment agency, I need to be there.
Okay, just go. I'll check.
Manager Zeng.
Hey, you still going to call me manager?
Force of habit.
I know you always buy things on this online platform, so I bought you some beauty products. Wish you prettier.
I've heard all about what happened in Love&Family. How is President Shao?
The surgery went on smoothly. But he still needs some time to fully recover.
Don'e worry. With Zhen Zhen and I keeping watch, everything is going to be fine.
Peng Cheng, I still want to tell you that I am sorry.
I left when our company was in a dilemma.
I hope you can understand me.
And also. Mu Yun Ping hopes you can forgive him too.
-Because of love, I understand. -Damn.
Mu Yun Ping did something
most people would do. So I understand.
Sometimes it is like that. Nobody can control anybody in this world.
I think what's important is to be yourself.
You grew up, huh?
You can say this to me now.
Okay. Serious business. The person that will come
is from a famous equity investment company.
The owner of this company, president Jia,
is an unusual talent. She always invests in projects in an early stage.
but they always end up in the market. She and I are long time friends.
One day I recommended our project to her.
She was really interested, because she has been investigating this kind of apartments.
So she said she wanted to meet you in person and hear your thoughts.
I mean,
you behave and seize this opportunity.
Thank you. Even though you already left the company, you still worry about me.
Zhen Zhen, Peng Cheng told me that you've found a house that is suitable for long term lease.
Yeah. We found one particularly suitable for Youth-Targeted Apartments.
I just signed the contract before I came.
You don't need to worry. Just focus on your recovery.
Zhen Zhen, I know
That the achievements Peng Cheng has now have everything to do with you.
-No. -You helped him a lot.
The thing is, Peng Cheng really listens to you.
-Actually it's because... -I haven't finished.
You are a pure and kind, responsible kid.
The first time I saw you I knew,
that you are someone who would stick to a cause.
Having you by his side, I'm glad.
You'll encounter more difficulties later on.
If he does something wrong, kick his ass for me.
If he encounters problems, encourage him for me.
If he doesn't listen, come and find me. I'll help.
President.
Zhen Zhen, I take that you agreed.
I'll leave him to you then.
President Jia. Let me introduce you Peng Cheng from Love&Family. This is president Jia.
Nice to meet you.
-Have a seat. -Please.
I'll just cut to the chase then.
This is our business proposal.
I don't need to see the business plan. We actually have already evaluated the City of Love project.
My good friend, Dai Kebing, who is the CEO of Lieping, is one of the best in the field. He is always looking for talented people.
He really likes you and told me that I have to see you.
He wants to see if there is more to you than what's on paper.
Don't worry, manager Zeng didn't give me any of your info.
All of info I have of you is the report from Hongshi, which is public.
I know that you are the creator of this type of business, so I would like you to explain more about
the specific differences and advantage
between your youth apartment and other youth apartment.
No problem. I'll simply introduce them to you.
I think the City of Love project has three things:
firstly, our apartments are categorized by the clients' needs,
and designed, and renovated according to the needs.
Other than leasing, we also take care of managing and other services.
We don't allow renting out units to different goups of clients.
We have youth apartments and elder's apartment.
Secondly, we provide services as agents and managers. The rent goes straight to the property owner.
We only charge a little agency fee and managing fee.
This way, we can avoid how other companies
using the renter's rent money to collect illegal funds.
Ai Yu Jia is an agency company,
so we can find good clients fast,
and provide reasonable priced housing.
It's going to help set good examples for the market.
The government encourages people to upgrade their consuming habits.
What we need to do is to help ordinary people who live in this city
upgrade their consuming habits and improve their lives.
Thank you so much for your introduction. Mr. Dai has good eyes.
Your unique way of running the business and your team have convinced me.
Before I came here, we actually already agree to
set the City of Love project as our priority.
But I'm used to having people pitch their ideas face to face.
How about this? Please try to execute one as the model as soon as you can.
If the final result and the finance
is the same as you predicted, we will invest in the City of Love for the first round.
-I...didn't expect. Thank you. -That's great.
Thank you, Miss Xiao.
This went too smoothly.
Thank you. I didn't think it would go this smoothly.
No need to thank me.
Brother Dai,
did our boss make you uncomfortable in the meeting?
Our boss just has this temper. I've been working for him all these years and he has been like this.
It's fine.
A boss is a boss. We are employees. We can't expect our bosses to not have tempers.
You are the real talent here.
He got you from Ai Yu Jia, hoping you can
do the apartment rental project, and make it the best one in the field. Don't disappoint him.
That's right. I didn't do good.
But I do have confidence with our project. It's only the matter of time.
I believe that in a year, Hong Shi will be the final winner.
I think so, too.
Here is to you, brother.
But our leader can't wait.
He wants to stomp the enemy to the ground in the beginning and not give them any chances.
What's this?
Open it.
This is the information I got for the City of Love apartment head of renovation.
See if you can find him.
Pay some money to make it easier.
As long as the media knows that their apartments have quality issues,
we will have time.
That's not good.
Brother, this is what our leader wants.
Just think about it.
I will leave you to it.
Right, every boss wants ones he likes
to do their best for him.
Did I spent all this money to hire you,
so I can hear you defend yourself?
As the expert of real estate,
why can't you come up with a quick solution?
See if you can find him. Maybe pay some money to make it easier.
As long as the media knows that there are quality issues with their apartments,
we will have enough time.
Other than making money, cooperations have to have morals.
It's better to provide houses for people,
than just owning a bunch of properties.
What's the best a businessman can do?
Make profit and improve people's lives.
What's...what's happening to you?
Your voice scared me.
Why did you drink this much?
You made me worry sick.
What?
Huiming.
I'm so tired.
Don't cry don't cry.
I'm so tired.
I know I know.
Ok?
Tell me, what's bothering you?
Did Mr. Sun give you too much stress?
Huiming,
if one day, I become a nobody,
will you be with me?
What are you talking about?
You drank too much. Of course I would.
Yunping, if you are not happy in Hong Shi, just quit.
As long as we are together, nothing else matters.
It that ok?
Are you feeling better?
I've made you worry.
Even if I don't do anything,
I will still give you a home.
Silly.
I believe you.
Don't drink this much anymore, ok?
I'm ok. I'm ok.
Are you really ok?
Then let's go home.
Let's go.
-Easy easy easy. -I'm fine.
Where are you going?
Home is over there?
You are really drunk.
Our account has another 10 thousand followers!
It's so fast!
When I was viewing our social media, there are some useful comments.
One said that our first sample apartments are not enough.
We need to find the right time and leasing them out in advance.
In advance...
I think we should consider it.
Rare talent in real life.
Together, we have wisdom!
Of course.
How about this? Xishan, gather all the comments that are useful.
-We can use them as references. -Ok.
We need to find a way to convince the brands
to sponsor our furniture and appliances.
I don't think we can make it by just talking about it. Think about it,
those brands have so many people wanting to
get there sponsorship.
I think the best way is to invite them to see our real examples.
For example, Miss Yu's family.
I believe that once they see designer Jin's design
and the actual space, they would definitely
be hopeful about our project.
I think we can have a press conference.
In the conference, we will present our design ideas.
And also have the clients see what the designs will be.
I second it. This way, we can promote our project,
and also promote our sponsors.
They would want that.
That's a great idea.
[Ai Yu Jia Real Estate]
[Hong Shi]
Good morning. What's so urgent?
[file folder]
I can't do this. Please find someone else.
You know our boss.
If he knows that the person he values is not in sync with him,
the consequence...
I'm sorry, it's beyond my morals.
Do you really think that if you don't do it, no one will?
To be honest, for someone who betrayed his previous boss,
you shouldn't be talking about morals.
If your new employer fires you,
it's not the boss's problem then.
You are the one who is problematic.
You should calm down
and think about it.
Miss Yu, sorry to bother you.
No need to be so polite.
We are the first family of your youth apartment program.
We always welcome you to bring your partners to see our house.
Also, Ai Yu Jia owns it.
Come in. Come in.
-Please. -Ok.
This shoe rack spins.
It can save a lot of space.
When we need to put on shoes, we can pull out a chair.
This rack is designed for us to reach stuff in high places.
This design is my favorite.
My parents can sleep here when they visit.
Thanks to designer Jin.
Let's go see the bedroom and the bathroom.
No need. We get the idea now.
They are all so great.
Our City of Love will have 20 units available.
Every unit will be different styles.
Also, our project is very popular online.
If you sponsor us,
you will gain more exposure than using your own model.
Also, this afternoon, our project will have a press conference.
We will present our design ideas and pictures.
If you have time,
welcome to attend.
Thank you for your invite. It's our pleasure.
-It's a deal then. See you in the conference. -Ok.
We will be there.
[Aide st]
Follow me.
This is our...
This is the first floor of our apartment.
It's a communal space.
Here is the reading space. Look here, here is a little bar.
The tenants can
hang our here.
We really like it.
We've prepared something to eat for you guys. Here are some desserts, alcohol,
and drinks. Please enjoy.
Also, we have a big grassy area.
The designer was very creative with it.
Look, we have all kinds of plants. Also fruit trees.
There will be many fruits when it's fall.
This is the pomegranate tree.
Everyone can see that even though this building is old,
and was built many years ago,
the amenities inside are complete.
They are very suitable for young people.
-Also... -Director Shao.
I just went to the hospital and the doctor said that I have cancer.
How am I going to live?
You need to be responsible.
-Are you the renovation lead, Mr. Zhao? -I am.
Please tell me. If there is anything wrong, I will take full responsibility.
I just went to the doctors, and they said that I have cancer.
I got this after working on this project.
I was healthy and had nothing wrong.
Now that I got this,
could it be that our material is poisonous?
Poisonous?
Please calm down and listen to me.
I promise that
all the material is qualified for international top standard.
Please believe us. Ai Yu Jia would not risk our own reputation.
What do you mean?
Are you saying that I'm lying to you or are you trying to not be responsible?
After taking this project, I've never slept,
and worked hard. Now that I got this cancer, I...
How is my family going to live?
Mr. Zhao, we understand what you are going through.
Please calm down. We can help you solve the problem.
This is what I suggest. I suggest that we go take another test from the hospital.
If there was an error, please don't scare yourself with it.
-Right? -How could the best hospital be wrong?
Xiao Ning, Xishan.
Take Mr. Zhao to the nearest hospital for a full body exam.
If it's cancer, arrange treatment immediately.
Yes, we are on it.
What is going on?
Please tell us.
Please listen to me. I promise you with my reputation.
Our materials are safe.
They definitely qualify for the highest international standard.
So I beg you
before the truth comes out, please do not spread untrue informations.
Please do not send out any fake news.
Please don't worry. I promise you that
we will find the truth
and publish the result. Thank you, everyone.
Please come with me.
Mr. Jing, as the lead designer of this project,
you know the materials the best. Please tell me which material
is the most dangerous, or are they all dangerous.
Mr. Jing, we heard that the City of Love was short on funding, and was going through difficulties.
Please tell us if that's the reason for the cheap materials.
That's right.
You all saw that we've sent Mr. Zhao to the hospital for another exam.
His health situation and our material
will be published after investigation.
That's not good.
-Yes. -Mr. Shao, Miss Cheng,
we are sorry that the situation came to this. How about this?
We will talk business
after you figure out what's happening.
Mr. Shao, Miss Cheng, how could this happen?
We trusted this project,
so we allowed you to put our logo on your sponsor list.
Now that this influence is going to be bad.
I demand you to take back the flyers you give out and destroy them immediately.
I'm so sorry. This happened so sudden.
Please trust us, we would never use bad materials.
Give us some time. We will get to the bottom of this.
Do you think we will still trust you?
Let's go.
It's ok.
[Hospital]
[Exam]
Number A0210 Liu Guang to the first office.
Mr. Zhao, since when did you start to feel sick?
A couple of days ago. I started to feel dizzy and nausea a couple of days ago.
I was fatigue. I didn't pay attention.
I didn't expect to get such result from the hospital.
If I knew it, I would not take this gig.
I have parents and children.
How are we going to live?
Number A0270 Zhang Siling to the 7th office.
Here is the thing, the incubation period of blood cancer is actually pretty long.
People don't usually have symptoms this fast.
Please try to remember if you have been experiencing these
before this.
Number A0270 Zhang Siling to the 7th office.
What do you mean?
Are you saying that I've always had it and I'm scamming our company?
No no no no.
I did the physical exam before taking this job.
I was very healthy back then.
I had it...I had it after taking this job.
This is work related. Don't try to get rid of me.
Mr. Zhao, don't worry. Xiao Ning didn't mean that.
What did he mean then?
Don't overthink it, please.
We know director Shao.
No matter if it's work-related or not, he always takes care of the employees.
Please calm down and don't get mad.
We will be inside
and have a thorough exam.
What if it was a mistake, right?
Everyone is happy then.
I hope it is.
Number A029
Zhao Jianguo please go to the 4th office.
Let's go.
Number A029
Zhao Jianguo please go to the 4th office.
-I'm ok. -Listen to me, Shao.
You are not fully recovered yet.
If you let you out, it's going to be very bad for you.
Zhong, just let me go.
You know that the City of Love is Peng Cheng's baby.
Now that this thing happened.
How could I stay here?
No!
What could be more important than your health?
Think about it, how much effort did we spend
to get you to where you are?
You can give up!
It's ok. I'm ok.
Shao, just listen...
Dad, you can't leave.
What are you doing here? Why aren't you solving the problem?
Secretary Zhang called me because you insisted on leaving the hospital.
Talk to your dad.
Dad, what did you promise me?
Didn't you say that I'm in charge?
Now that you've let go of everything,
and you started to worry after this little thing happened.
This is not letting go.
Peng Cheng, It's not that I'm worried about you.
This thing is not that simple.
I assume it's our enemy's doing.
I'm afraid that you can't deal with everything by yourself.
I know that and I understand what you are saying.
But you need to trust your son, right?
If I need your help after every tiny problem,
how am I going to grow?
Right? Just do what I say.
Stay in the hospital.
Even if it turns out that I'm not good enough,
you can take over then. It wouldn't be too late.
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 ♫