(My True Friend)
(Episode 27)
I have a suggestion.
I was thinking of using the 1,000,000 Yuan...
as the renovation fee for this house.
Well, we pay for the house and you pay for the renovation.
I think this is appropriate...
and it represents our love to our children.
It makes the best of both worlds, right?
Mom.
Jing Ran.
Regarding your mom's suggestion,
discuss it with Zhen Zhen later.
Since we've given the money to our children,
we should let them to make the decision.
It's okay, Mr. Cheng. There's no need for discussion.
And there's no need to discuss it with Zhen Zhen either.
How could I use your money for the renovation?
It's really not necessary.
Jing Ran.
Where's the toilet?
I need to go to the toilet.
Mrs. Cheng, it's outside.
- Okay. - Let me take you there.
It's okay.
You go with me.
Here...
Mrs. Cheng, it's over there.
Turn to your right.
Mom.
Why are you unhappy?
What you said to Zhen Zhen's parents were a little inappropriate.
How could we ask them to pay?
Son...
Son.
You've changed.
In the past, you used to discuss things with me.
Now that you have a girlfriend,
you don't tell me anything.
For example, buying this house.
You made the decision by yourself.
The names on the house title as well.
Forget it.
Everything I say is redundant.
Mom, I didn't mean not to discuss with you.
You like Zhen Zhen so much.
I just thought that...
you wouldn't mind if I put the house under both our names.
I...
It depends on what's the matter whether I mind or not.
The house title is a serious matter.
This...
Listen. I know you sincerely love Zhen Zhen.
But regarding this,
shouldn't you at least inform me...
before you make a decision?
The house costs millions!
So what if it costs millions?
What do you think?
Mom, no matter how much it is, it's just a matter of money, right?
I've been making money, and I can make more.
You're right.
It's not about the house.
Neither is it about the money, right?
But...
I'm telling you.
I sincerely like Zhen Zhen.
What if your feelings for each other change?
Mom, what are you talking about?
Why can't you think positively?
I meant, "what if".
- What do you mean by "what if"? - What if...
What if something happens?
The division of assets is a tedious process.
Do you understand?
Come here.
Hurry.
Wait, what do you want to talk about?
Just say it.
Come over here. I'll tell you about it.
Do you have brains?
When Jing Ran said that...
the house is under his and Zhen Zhen's name,
Ms. Bai looked unhappy.
She didn't seem agreeable.
I told you yesterday.
Zhen Zhen's future mother-in-law is not easy to deal with.
But since the money is for our daughter's marriage,
she can make the decision.
We don't have to worry about it.
You're really silly.
If we use the money on the renovation...
and they get a divorce in the future,
you can't take back the money.
Young people these days,
their marriage is so unreliable.
They might get married today and divorced by tomorrow.
We can't be too sure.
That's why I said... the money is for her marriage.
Let them make the decision.
It's still too early to talk about money.
I can tell that...
our daughter is still considering if she should get married to him.
Don't worry. I know what to do.
All right then.
Mom. I think love...
Love is...
romantic for sure.
But life is a reality, son.
I don't want to make things so complicated or over think them.
Mom.
Now that Zhen Zhen's parents are here, right?
I've to show them my sincerity that I really like Zhen Zhen...
and I want to marry her.
How could I ask them to pay for the renovation?
Son.
You want to please Zhen Zhen's parents.
What about me?
Don't you care about my feelings?
- I do. - Do I not exist?
It's not that.
You made the decision just like that. Then...
Did you consider my feelings?
Did you?
I'm sorry. It's my fault.
- You've changed, son. - No, I haven't.
Yes. You have changed.
No, Mom. I haven't.
You've grown up and you've changed.
I haven't, mom.
You have a girlfriend now.
From now on, you're their son.
I've become redundant.
Mom, what are you talking about?
Why would you be redundant?
All right, don't be upset. It's my fault.
I wasn't being thoughtful.
It's my fault.
I made you feel worried.
Hurry, go and have a look.
Go and have a look, hurry.
All right, I'll go and have a look.
Mr. and Mrs. Cheng, are you thirsty? Why don't I get you some drinks?
It's okay.
Here.
Mr. and Mrs. Cheng.
- Mrs. Cheng, have a seat. - You've seen the other rooms.
- Are you satisfied? - Sit.
All right.
- Here. Have a seat. - Sure.
That's all we have on the first floor.
There are four more bedrooms upstairs.
I have made the arrangements.
Jing Ran and Zhen Zhen will have the master bedroom.
The room is quite big, and it faces the south.
The lighting is good too.
So I think it'll be great for them.
As for the second bedroom, I'll be living in it.
It'll be more convenient for me to stay closer to them...
as I'm getting old and need someone by my side.
Yes.
As for the other room,
I plan to use it as Jing Ran's workroom.
Because Jing Ran usually works from home.
Then I'll bring the grandchildren to play in the living room,
so we won't disturb each other.
Not bad, right?
As for the last room...
Mrs. Cheng,
I plan for it to be the kids' room.
You can have a look later.
The house is pretty good.
There's also a living room out there.
When the kids have grown up, they can study and play over there.
It's really pretty good.
Do you know why I'm in a hurry for them to get married?
I want Zhen Zhen to have more kids...
so that the house will be more lively.
Isn't that great?
When you come to visit and stay over for a couple of days,
then I will temporarily move to the kids' room.
What do you think?
Jing Ran.
What I heard is that there is no space for both of us.
No, Mr. Cheng.
Listen to me.
I can finish my work in the office.
I intended to make the study upstairs as your bedroom.
The lighting there is good and...
That's not what I meant.
I was just kidding.
Jing Ran, you're too serious.
Dear, are we...
Jing Ran.
My wife has weakness in legs.
We'll not walk around.
We'll go back to the hotel to rest.
Why don't you leave after dinner?
There's a pretty good restaurant nearby. It's quite convenient.
It's okay, we won't have dinner.
We're going back to the hotel.
Let Jing Ran send you back.
All right, mom. I'll send them back to the hotel.
We'll wait for Zhen Zhen and come to see the house again...
and talk things out, okay?
Sure.
- Then see you again. - Let's go, Mr. Cheng.
- Goodbye. - Goodbye, Ms. Bai.
Take care.
All right, Mr. and Mrs. Cheng. I'll send you back to the hotel.
Okay.
Jing Ran.
I see that your mom has made arrangements for the house.
It must have been tough on her.
Mr. and Mrs. Cheng, please don't be upset.
She's always been domineering.
She's been the one dealing with matters at home.
But don't worry.
With regards to the house, I'll be designing it by myself.
Everyone will have their own personal space.
Jing Ran, we know you're an understanding person.
Regarding the 1,000,000 Yuan, discuss it with Zhen Zhen.
It's a gift from both of us.
Mrs. Cheng, I'm not standing on ceremony.
I really don't need the 1,000,000 Yuan.
I've prepared the money for buying the house and for the renovation.
It's all right. Thank you, Mr. and Mrs. Cheng.
Jing Ran.
I would like to ask you...
if it was your idea for Zhen Zhen to be a full-time housewife.
Mr. Cheng.
I've been living abroad alone for many years.
I yearn for a warm family.
In another few months' time, I'll be coming back to work.
I'll be busy with work.
If Zhen Zhen is busy with work too,
then there'll be no one to look after the family.
And if we really have a kid...
As for earning money to support the family,
leave it to me.
Jing Ran, there's something that I have to tell you.
I know my daughter's personality.
She's someone who's very career-minded.
And she has a bad temper.
She's blunt and stubborn.
Since young, we've never restricted her,
so she has formed the habit of doing what she wants to.
When you get married, you've to give in to her.
Don't worry, Mrs. Cheng.
I'm older than Zhen Zhen by a few years.
Of course, I'll give in to her.
And if Zhen Zhen really becomes a full-time housewife,
I won't tire her out.
I'll get her a lot of nannies.
Dad, have some tea.
Mom, don't worry.
I am still considering about the marriage.
Why are they talking about the house title?
Besides, we're not coveting their wealth.
Right?
Your future mother-in-law is a difficult person.
Sensitive and domineering.
You better reconsider if you can accept it.
A single mother bringing up her son alone,
I've seen many of them.
They're difficult to get along with.
It's good that you didn't agree to the marriage so quickly.
I can't bear to see my precious daughter...
get married to such a family.
Actually, Ms. Bai is quite understanding.
She's not that difficult to get along with.
My dear daughter,
you're as stubborn as your dad.
Zhen Zhen.
Do you really understand Jing Ran's personality?
This is what I think.
If you choose him,
you'll have to go according to his plans.
He may seem like an educated and reasonable person,
but he's self-assured and domineering.
He knows what he is doing.
That's exactly like his mom.
Zhen Zhen, do you understand what your dad means?
You're our precious daughter.
But when you get married,
you'll have to listen to what they say.
Live according to the plans that they have for you.
Think about it carefully.
Will you be able to accept it?
- Drink it. - You drink it.
What are you laughing at? We're talking about you.
I'm happy to see how affectionate you are.
The tea is pretty good.
Here, try some.
Don't drink too much lest you can't sleep.
Then we can think through her matters.
Think through things carefully.
What did you ask me over for?
I didn't do anything wrong recently.
I've asked you over to have a good chat.
Your project proposal...
I've seen it.
Really?
Then...
What do you think about it?
Let's just say that...
there are some unique analysis and insights.
Look, I knew it.
Do you think my project proposal works?
In your project proposal,
you've some thought about the current state of...
the real estate industry in China.
You've also talked about a long-term lease,
which is a new business model.
Not too bad.
But something is still lacking.
For example, how long will the capital recovery...
take under the new business model?
You have to give me an estimate of it.
Also,
you mentioned that consumer attitudes...
can be cultivated and guided.
What specific methods are you going to use to guide them?
I hope to see some definitive figures...
and practical methods of guidance in this proposal.
I got it.
If I include what you just said into this proposal,
would you implement this project in Love and Family?
I can't answer this question yet.
Why?
Are you not going to put in the time and effort...
to complete this project...
if you don't get a satisfactory answer?
Let me tell you. It's the other way round.
I don't care if you consent to the project or not.
I won't give up.
I'll see that the project goes through.
And I believe there will be investors...
who want to collaborate on this project,
because I believe in my judgement.
That's a lot of confidence.
Of course.
But I'm also very thankful that...
you took my proposal seriously.
I'm also thankful that you gave me all these precious opinions.
If there's nothing else, I'll get going. Bye-bye.
Wait a minute.
Remember this.
Whether I'm a businessman or an entrepreneur,
I'm your father.
No one else in this world...
wants to see you succeed...
more than I do.
Mr. Mu.
What's the matter?
I came for a drink.
I didn't expect to see you here.
Did you come alone for a drink?
I happened to walk past so I thought I'll have a drink before I go home.
Cool lady.
I'm alone too.
Let's drink together. My treat.
- Sure. - You okay to drink this?
No problem.
Cheers.
Now that you've gotten your money back,
you seem to be in a better mood.
Am I not here to look for an outlet to deal with the emotions?
Why are you drinking alone?
Drowning your sorrows. Is something bothering you?
I'm fine.
Nothing is bothering me.
Furthermore,
who am I to do that?
I'm just an insignificant employee.
I feel that...
I feel that the most important thing is to know where you stand.
Don't be excessively ambitious.
Just because you've been working here for many years,
it doesn't mean anything.
Just do what you're supposed to do.
Don't think that your boss...
will appreciate your effort working on the project...
over the years.
In his eyes,
everything that you've done...
cannot be compared to his son's empty talks.
"His son"?
Is the chairman's son working in our office?
I didn't hear about that.
His son is working in the company.
He just goes through the motions.
The company belongs to him.
Although Love and Family is a joint stock company,
aren't all private enterprises in China family businesses?
He's here to get ready for succession.
Listen. It's okay.
You've been working hard for Mr. Shao for so many years.
He sees it.
Don't over think things.
What's the use?
Stop thinking about it.
- All right. - Cheers.
That should be Pudong.
Right.
It's Pudong over there.
Yes. It's Pudong over there.
Xiao Shao.
Sorry to have bothered you for the past two days.
You've been accompanying us and showing us around.
You are even more considerate than Zhen Zhen.
Am I more considerate than your daughter?
Yes.
I like this young man.
Mrs. Cheng, there's no need to stand on ceremony.
Honestly, I got to go around Shanghai...
for the past two days because of you.
Jing Ran.
Mr. Cheng is on the phone.
Who's that?
Lunch together?
All right.
You're coming to pick us up?
No, it's fine.
Send me the address of the restaurant.
Zhen Zhen's colleague, Xiao Shao, has been with us today.
He knows the way.
We'll have lunch together.
All right.
- Let's go for lunch together. - Sure.
Thank you.
Hello, Mom.
Jing Ran, where are you?
I'm outside.
What's the plan for today?
Zhen Zhen's parents are leaving today. I said I'll buy them lunch.
All right, you should.
Okay,
I'll go and get changed.
By the way, you don't have to pick me up.
Just send me the address of the restaurant.
I'll take a taxi over.
Mom, the restaurant is quite a distance from the apartment.
Don't tire yourself out.
How about this?
You wait for me at the apartment.
I'll pick you up.
But the traffic's a little bad. I'll take about an hour.
Then...
Son, forget it then.
How about you explain it to Zhen Zhen's parents?
It just happens that I've ordered some food...
at the hotel's restaurant. and they've sent it over.
All right, have it while it's hot. I'll tell them.
Okay.
Tell them I'm sorry about it.
Be a good host.
All right. Don't worry.
Have more.
Mr. Cheng.
Jing Ran.
Thanks for your hospitality.
- Here. - Here.
Let's have a toast.
Here.
Mr. Cheng, don't stand on ceremony.
We're a family.
Xiao Shao.
We've to thank you for accompanying us for the past two days.
We're really happy. Here.
Mrs. Cheng, don't stand on ceremony.
Do you want some soup?
- Sure. - Okay.
Thanks.
Mrs. Cheng,
I'll get you some fish.
I realized that you really like to eat fish, right?
Mr. Cheng.
Have some beef. You like it.
- Sure. - Have more.
He's really attentive.
All right, eat.
Xiao Shao.
How do you know that Zhen Zhen doesn't like coriander?
Mrs. Cheng, you know,
your daughter always comes to my place for free food.
How can I not know?
What free food? I've bought you meals too.
Jing Ran.
My dad is interested in interior design.
- Really? - Have a good chat with him.
Jing Ran, tell me.
A famous designer like you...
When you come back,
what kind of advanced design concepts...
do you intend to bring back...
from abroad and apply them into the interior design in Shanghai?
I think the standard of interior design in China...
has caught up with foreign countries.
It's just that there's still cultural differences in terms of...
aesthetics and philosophies of life.
Can you give me an example?
Specifically,
take the layout of the house for example.
In China, the rooms are very big,
but it's not very practical and it's a waste of space.
That's true.
Did you know?
Last year, your dad and I renovated the house.
We had a few arguments just because of the renovation.
Really?
Your dad wanted a bigger dining room,
but I wanted a bigger kitchen.
He doesn't cook,
so he doesn't understand.
But I've to cook every day, and the kitchen is too small for me.
All right.
Stop talking bad about me in front of them.
That's my first time.
Mrs. Cheng, what he means is that he wants you to be at home.
Mrs. Cheng, let me tell you what Mr. Cheng's intentions are.
Mr. Cheng wants you to work less.
Cook less.
If you want to eat, he'll bring you out for good food.
Right, Mr. Cheng?
- Here, Mr. Cheng. - Here.
Xiao Shao, it's only been two days and you've ganged up with him.
- This kid. - What happened?
- Here, Mrs. Cheng. - Here.
What's the matter?
- Here, Mrs. Cheng. - Here.
I'll go back for a while.
Now?
Now. It's quite urgent.
Mr. and Mrs. Cheng.
I'm sorry, I'm something urgent to deal with.
I've to go back right now.
You've to leave now?
Yes, it's quite urgent.
Work is important. Get going.
Yes.
Jing Ran, you don't have to worry about us.
Go get things done.
All right, thank you Mr. and Mrs. Cheng.
Enjoy your meal. I'll get going.
Mr. Cheng, let's have a drink when you next come over.
All right.
I'll get going.
Mr. Cheng.
Have some beef.
Here, have more. Why are you not eating?
Move over...
- All right. - Let me chat with Mr. Cheng.
- Here. - Here, Mr. Cheng. Sit.
Have a good chat.
Sit here.
Pass this to me.
So you're interested in interior design?
Mom, I'll go pack him some food.
- Have a good chat. - All right.
Because Zhen Zhen and I sell houses,
we've to go view houses and introduce them to the clients,
so interior design is very important to us.
Jing Ran.
I got the waiter to pack some food.
Take this back to Ms. Bai.
You didn't eat much either.
Eat some when you're back.
Thank you for being so attentive.
You looked distracted earlier on.
What's the matter?
It's nothing. Don't worry.
Zhen Zhen, when you go back in, put in a good word for me.
I haven't performed well this time.
I didn't spend more time to accompany them.
I'll work harder.
Don't worry, leave it to me.
Mom.
Weren't you eating at home?
Why did you come here?
I'm in a bad mood.
I came out to take a breather.
I got tired after getting here.
So I ordered a bowl of noodles.
Mom.
You don't usually eat at such restaurants.
Besides, this isn't nutritious.
And it's not very hygienic either, right?
Why don't we go home?
Look. Zhen Zhen packed a lot of good food for you.
Shall we?
I've no appetite.
"No appetite"? What happened?
Are you feeling unwell?
By the way, I heard you coughing last night during your sleep.
Did you catch a cold?
I got you some flu medicine at the pharmacy when I was on the way here.
Don't forget to take them later.
All right.
Mom.
I should've found a restaurant closer to home,
so it'd have been more convenient for you.
Son.
Actually, I know that...
you never intended for me to join you for lunch.
Mom. I...
I know.
I know you wanted to please Zhen Zhen's parents.
But...
But they single-mindedly only thought about their daughter.
I'm your mom. I think for you.
Everything I do is for your own good, son.
Mom, I know you're doing all these for my own good.
But...
Zhen Zhen's parents never said that they'll live with us, right?
What they are looking for is just...
Just an attitude.
"Attitude"?
No, I...
Son, what's with my attitude?
Is my attitude that bad?
I've told them very clearly.
I told them that when they come over, they can stay at our place.
I'll sleep with the kids.
And they...
I even told them to sleep in my bedroom.
Is that not good enough?
Am I not sincere?
Mom.
Your attitude is fine.
I don't mean that.
What I mean is that, even if they do come over,
it'll just be for a few days, right?
So you don't have to get angry over this.
Son, you've got to tell me.
What did I do wrong?
What have I done wrong? Tell me.
- No... Mom. - You've to tell me.
Mom, you haven't done anything wrong.
Why would you have done anything wrong?
It's my fault.
I didn't think through things.
I'm at fault.
But mom, you've to trust me.
You've to trust me and Zhen Zhen.
We will be filial to you.
And then we'll have many kids.
Don't complain about being tired then.
I won't.
I'm telling you.
I won't be tired no matter how many kids you have.
I'll take care of them.
I'll be happy no matter how tired.
Well...
Mom, are you still going to eat this?
Or are you going to have the food that Zhen Zhen packed for you?
You brat.
Of course, I'll have what my daughter-in-law packed for me.
All right, let's go.
- Let's go. - Let's go home.
- Let's go. - I'll eat something first.
And when I'm done, I'll take the medicine you got for me.
Okay.
- Let's go home. - Let's go.
- Mom, have you paid the bill? - Yes.
Can you talk to me?
Stop watching football.
Did you see what happen during lunch?
Jing Ran was obviously bothered by something.
We've been in Shanghai for so many days, and he's only met us twice.
He finally showed up today and then he leaves in a hurry.
He says it's urgent.
I have a feeling it has something to do with his mom.
His mom, seriously...
Just thinking about our daughter gives me a headache.
Did you notice it?
Xiao Shao seems to like Zhen Zhen.
Don't talk nonsense.
I'm not kidding.
Didn't you realize it?
Look at the way Xiao Shao treats Zhen Zhen...
and the way he looks at her.
He seems to like her.
As for Jing Ran,
the way he looks at Zhen Zhen is just different from Xiao Shao.
Actually,
it's not that I really want her to be with a famous designer...
and live in a villa.
She just needs someone who really loves and cares for her.
Someone who accommodates and loves her.
That's all she needs.
As long as they're safe.
What do you think?
Our daughter has grown up.
Speak softly.
She can choose for herself.
Although we're not pleased with Jing Ran's family,
it's her own choice.
Let's not interfere.
All right.