[My True Friend]
[Episode 6]
- I really like this house. - Really?
The layout is good. It is bright and spacious, and classy. For a child to live in a house like this,
he will for sure become a proper person with a good personality.
That's right. Please have a seat.
Let me tell you. All my life, I don't have much to brag about.
Except my son, in every way, he just makes me
so proud.
Cold-blooded. Stone face.
I'm buying this house.
Miss Cheng has told me that the price is 25,8 million RMB, correct?
Correct. But... you've already made the decision?
You're not going to negotiate and think it over?
There's no need to think it over. Otherwise, it'll be taken away by someone else.
We did it!
I'm happy that the house can be sold to the right person.
Thank you, elder sister. Miss Cheng, did you bring the letter of intent?
If you've brought it with you, let's sign it now.
Oh, I'm sorry. I have to go call up my son.
It's because this house is under his name. He needs to come here to sign the contract.
Both of you, come do the follow-up.
Call him up, quick. Call him to come back. Such a unique kid, I'd like to meet him too.
All right. I'll be going now.
Auntie Li.
This is the real estate letter of intent. According to the procedure, if you decide to purchase this house,
you'll have to pay 100,000 RMB to auntie Bai for the deposit.
One hundred thousand? I left home in a hurry today and didn't bring that much money with me.
No problem, auntie Li. No one carry that much cash. We can just use the bank card.
The bank card? That's right. The bank card.
I forgot to bring the bank card too.
About that...
You don't have the bank card with you? That's okay. Pay the deposit same time at that day. It's just a day later.
I talked to my son on the phone and he'll fly back tomorrow.
Thank you, elder sister. I'll definitely make the payment to you when we sign the contract.
I worry that the house will disappear.
Come, sister Li, let's go to look at the greenhouse.
Go look at the flowers in my greenhouse.
By then all the flowers in the greenhouse will be left for you.
Okay.
You'll see your idol again. Happy?
Stop teasing me!
if you're so happy and want to laugh, then laugh!
You don't see any problem with this contract, right?
Are you very excited right now?
- Come here, Jing Ran. It's here. - There are only three in this community.
Auntie Bai.
Can't you be a little more classy? You're selling houses, not yourself, okay?
No one will mistake you as a mute if you don't talk.
Auntie Bai.
You're here!
Auntie Bai, you're here!
Auntie Bai, how are you?
The buyer, is she here yet?
Oh, that auntie Li, I just sent her a text message, she'll be here soon.
That's good.
This way, please.
Let's go.
- Auntie Bai. - How are you doing, Manager Zeng?
Mr. Jing, please have a seat.
Thank you.
- Auntie Bai, please drink some water. - Thank you, Zhen Zhen.
Mr. Jing, would you like me to open the bottle for you?
No, thanks. I'm fine.
Here, mom.
Okay. Go.
Auntie Li, you're here.
Yes, I'm here.
Come over here.
- Elder sister, how are you doing? - How are you doing?
I was worried that you couldn't make it here.
T- This is Mr. Jing. Auntie Bai's son.
- Hello, how are you, Auntie Li? - How are you? - This is Auntie Li, the buyer for your house.
So the sale is concluded?
I'm ready to see a show being put on.
What do you mean?
You don't know? Everybody here knows this Auntie Li is crazy.
I've brought the money with me. I withdrew one hundred thousand dollars last night.
I brought all the money here today.
- Hell bank notes! - Ten thousand, twenty thousand, thirty thousand...
Years ago, she was rushing to see and visit school district housing.
As a result, she missed the time to pick up her son. On the way home, her son got into a car accident. It's really sad.
100,000. This is the 100,000 RMB deposit.
I'll definitely pay the rest after I get the house.
Which one of you is going to tell me what's going on?
This— I don't know.
Ever since her son died, she's had problems up there.
She's stuck in the time when she was preparing to buy school district housing and can't seem to get past it.
Died from car accident?
Yes.
Dead.
What did you say? Who died?
I...
My son died?
Look at you agents. It's fine if you won't sell a house to me.
Why curse my son to die?
And you. Do we even know each other that well?
Do I know you?
Auntie Bai!
I'm here to buy a house. I didn't bother you guys.
I- I didn’t say... I didn’t say anything.
Aunt Li, stop biting!
S- Stop biting people! You can't bite people. Let go!
Your son just got off school. Your son just got off school, Aunt Li.
- He just got off school? - Why did she bite you?
Yes.
- Are you okay? - I’m fine.
Right, I have to pick up my son.
Okay, let's go to the school right now.
My house...
Just leave the house to me. Don't worry. Let's go pick up your son first okay?
I feel good leaving it to you.
Okay, I'll send you.
I have a house now.
- Are you okay? I'm going to send her back. - I'm fine.
What did I do to deserve this?
Did you see my wife?
Did you see my wife pass by here?
I was cooking food in the kitchen. I turned around and she was gone.
Manager Zeng, can you explain yourself? What the hell is going on?
You guys are a professional real estate agency. Why did you not properly do a background check on the client?
I'm sorry, Mr. Jing. Everything that happened today was because of my negligence. Once again, I sincerely apologize to you.
Auntie Bai, are you okay?
I'm fine, I'm fine.
Everything else is not important as long as you're fine.
Thank you.
What happened to your face Hao Mei Li?
Look at what she did to my face. It's even bleeding. I need my face to do work.
- How am I supposed to meet clients? - Can't you just keep quiet?
What? All the agents who've worked for a long time know that Auntie Li has a mental problem.
Ever since her son died, she's been stuck and keeps going out everyday to look at houses.
Once you mention buying a house, she starts—
Why didn't you tell us beforehand if you knew that she has a problem?
No, wait. I- I didn't know that the person buying the house today would be her.
Okay, stop talking!
I apologize, Mr. Jing.
You too! Manager Zeng,
I've been here for two transactions, and it resulted in two failures. Why? Is it because you're too unprofessional?
You know how long it takes for me to fly from Italy once? And this time my mom almost got hurt.
Son, stop.
Mom, listen to me. You guys no longer need to worry about our house. Please ask your employees to stop harassing my mom.
Especially these two unprofessional agents.
- Son, listen to me. Listen to me. Don't get mad. - Mom.
I don't think this was Zhen Zhen or Xiao Shao's fault.
I mean l- look at me. I'm old.
I'm a person with lots of experience. I also couldn't tell that this Auntie Li had a problem.
Auntie Bai. Mr. Jing. I apologize for everything that happened today.
Believe me, in regards to the loss today, I will do everything that I can to make up for it.
This isn't about the money. Let's go Mom.
Oh, Manager Zeng, we'll take our leave.
Auntie Bai.
- Zhen Zhen, I'll contact you later. - Okay Mom stop talking to them.
- It's fine. - I'll send you Auntie.
- Zhen Zhen, I'll contact you again later. - Come on Mom.
Be careful. Be careful.
Okay, okay. Go back and check on that Auntie Li.
I'm sorry, Manager Zeng. I'd like to go look after Auntie Li.
Zhen Zhen, you have to remember. When you're in this industry, you're working with people.
If you're not fully careful, you'll not only affect the business but you can hurt the client. Do you understand?
I know, Manager. I was wrong.
Just go.
[Dafu Grocery Store]
Shu Min, where did you go?
I waited for you all day.
I was looking at school district houses for our son.
Didn't we agree not to go out alone?
Please don't do it again.
You forgot. We already arranged with the real estate agents,
we have to make the payment to buy the house.
I know.
- Hello. - You are?
I'm the real estate agent. Auntie Li is exhausted.
Take her home to rest.
- Thank you. - You're welcome.
Oh, right, Auntie Li.
Let me give you my business card. If you ever want to buy a house, just call me.
Remember my name. I'm Shao Peng Cheng.
Don't worry, I will find you the house you like best.
You were too tired today, go home and rest.
Really, I can't thank you enough.
We can finally buy a house
and count on our son to focus on school.
- Thank you. - It's my pleasure.
Let's go.
- Thank you! - Good bye.
What are you doing here?
You must be hungry. I'll buy you dinner.
Okay. What should we eat? Barbecue. Let's go.
Give me your hand.
You say you don't have any great strength. What did you rush forward for?
Does it still hurt?
I'm fine.
What's the matter with you today? How come you look more miserable than I do?
I never would have thought Auntie Li would be that way.
Thinking about it...
It's really tragic.
Please do not harass my mother and me.
Who is it?
Is it that wooden face? What is he saying to you now?
What are you doing?
Speaking reason.
Jing Ran, do you think because you're selling a house, you're untouchable?
Cheng Zhen Zhen and I worked so hard to help your family sell your house.
And now you think we're harassing you, is that it?
Then let me ask you. What do you think is not harassment?
Like you? Leaving your mom behind and going to another country by yourself?
Is that not considered harassment?
Let me tell you. Cheng Zhen Zhen did so much for your house.
You really think she only did it for the lousy agent's fee?
Stop.
How about this? Bill the hours that you spent with my mother. I'll pay you.
Also, I wish that you no longer go to my house for meals.
I don't think a real estate agent needs to go to his client's house to freeload meals.
If you think you can sell the house by relying on your relationship with my mother, then I can only say that you are too unprofessional.
You've nailed it. I really am unprofessional.
But let me tell you, Jing Ran, I know more about what's called feelings, and what's called home!
Do you think you're so extraordinary that whatever you do is right?
But a person without emotions, you are nothing! Do you know that?
- What? - Hello?
Accompanying Auntie Bai was of my own volition. It had nothing to do with anyone else.
I just though Auntie Bai was especially lonely all by herself. I really love her dearly.
Cheng Zhen Zhen, do you have a backbone?
Someone already thinks you're disrupting lives! How are you still incessantly... how are you so shameless?
Is it because I call you foolish everyday, that you actually became foolish?
I'm really baffled. I don't know what a person like him has that makes you worship him.
You—
I'm feeling very terrible today. Because at work,
I made a very stupid mistake and even caused my client to get hurt.
I don't know if it's because... I care too much about this client.
So the more I care, the more I mess up. I don't think he'll forgive me.
[Shao Peng Cheng]
Are you asleep?
No, not yet. What's up?
Let's play a couple rounds of "The Touring Landlord." Frustrated in love, proud of the game, let's join forces and win a big prize.
I'm going to sleep right now. Bye bye.
Hey. I was being nice and trying to comfort you and you don't even appreciate it?
If you don't want to play that's fine, I'll play by myself.
Goodness.
Everyone makes mistakes. Don't worry.
As long as your initial intention is good
others will always feel your sincerity.
Then let me ask you. What do you think is not harassment?
Like you? Leaving your mom behind and going to another country by yourself?
Is that not considered harassment? Let me tell you, I am unprofessional.
But let me tell you, Jing Ran, I know more about what's called feelings, and what's called home!
Do you think you're so extraordinary that whatever you do is right?
But a person without emotions, you are nothing! Do you know that?
Mom. Usually when I'm
not at home, what do you do at home?
I... play the piano,
sing some songs and watch some TV.
What else is there that I can do?
Mom, how about this? Tomorrow, we can go for a stroll around the shopping mall.
Let's grab something nice to eat and buy some new clothes?
No, it's okay. I have lots of new clothes in my wardrobe that I haven't worn yet.
And even so, I don't need you to buy them for me. I still haven't spent all the money that you have given me.
We can eat something nice. I'll make it for you.
Otherwise, I'm afraid that it'll be hard to buy any Chinese food once we go aboard
Mom,
all these years, it's been hard on you.
I've always been so busy.
I didn't have the time to accompany you.
No, it hasn't. It's been all right. I'm all right.
I can take care of myself. Moreover,
don't I have you to accompany me from now on?
Of course.
I am also responsible for what happened today at the Flower Garden Store.
But Chairman, what's done is done.
How do you plan on resolving it?
As the situation has already reached this point, I think it's better for you to deal with it yourself.
Originally, I've always wanted to collaborate with Jing Ran.
Peng Cheng already ruined the previous meeting with him.
I never imagined that he would also cause a big mess with Jing Ran's house.
Chairman, don't worry.
I'll go to Jing Ran's house tomorrow. I believe that once I explain the situation to him carefully and stir his emotions.
He will understand.
It's not as simple as you think it is.
If he has lost confidence in our company,
then there'll be an even smaller chance of collaborating with him in the future.
Just go and comfort him for now. And also tell Peng Cheng to go and apologise wholeheartedly.
And when it's appropriate, offer him some compensation. If he doesn't accept,
I'll personally go to talk to hime. Though, I don't think he'll take it that far.
Okay, I'll go deal with the situation now.
Remember. Bad situations,
if handled well, can also become something good.
I feel this incident has greatly impacted Peng Cheng. When you get the change, go encourage him. Tell him
to not be demotivated once he faces an obstacle. To become a businessman he must not be afraid of failure.
Okay, don't worry.
Who is it?
Sorry for bothering you again, Mr. Jing.
Let me introduce you two. This is the assistant of Love & Family realty's Chairman,
- Mu Yun Ping— - Mr. Mu.
Mr. Jing, we meet again.
We're here today to apologize to you and Mrs. Bai.
Is Mrs. Bai at home?
- My mom is resting. - Can we go in and talk?
- Come in. - Thank you.
Mr. Jing, I know that you're busy so I'll just get straight to the point.
We're here today specifically to apologize to you and your mother,
on behalf of Chairman Shao of Love & Family.
We are grateful for your trust in our company by entrusting our Flower Garden store
with the sale of your home. But due to our mistake, there were problems with both of our business transactions.
What happened yesterday must've been quite a shock to your mother. We are terribly sorry about it.
But don't worry, our company will compensate you fully for the inconveniences we have caused you.
Aside from this, I promise you that within 10 days
we will find a reliable buyer and complete the transaction.
I hope that you can give us another chance.
Forget about the compensation. Since you came in-person to handle the situation,
I will give you another chance.
Thank you.
However, I would like to change the sales person in charge.
I don't want to waste my time again with an unprofessional agent. More importantly, I don't want my mother to get hurt in any way.
You won't have to worry about this, Mr. Jing.
From now on, I will personally be taking care of anything related to your house. I'll make sure that you'll be satisfied.
You can't replace the two of them. I think they did quite a good job.
Mom.
Please excuse us. Jing Ran, follow me for a moment.
Have you taken a look around our garden? Do you see how clean and tidy it is?
Look at my garden, these flowers
have bloomed so beautifully.
All of this is a result of Zhen Zhen and Shao,
taking the time to come and take care of it.
I live in such a big house,
and keep such a big garden all by myself.
In actual facet, I've been quite lonely. But I couldn't bring myself to tell you.
Shao and Zhen Zhen always took the time to come over.
To help me with my work, have a chat with me and even have meals with me.
We had lots of fun. Talking and laughing...
They make me very happy. And Little Shao,
he seems so cold on the outside. But he was afraid that I would be bored
so he taught me how to play 'Fight the Landlord'.
That blanket over there, Shao gave it to me.
He said that... when I sit over here alone,
I can use this blanket to cover legs, so that it can shield them the wind.
I feel that these two kids are extremely kindhearted. They treat others kindly.
Although, their business skills are lacking a little
But... they're still young.
Everyone is like this when they first start working.
You were also once in their positions, weren't you?
Mom, I'm sorry.
Love & Family Real Estate
Stop being angry.
Look at how petty you are acting right now.
- Yesterday, I was being nice to you and yet you still hung up on me. I've been trying to coax you for half a day. - Go away.
- Hello, Chief Mu. - Hello, Chief Mu.
I went with Store Manager Zeng and listed Mrs. Bai's home. Mrs. Bai and Mr. Jing have agreed
to give us another chance and allow the Flower Garden store to continue to be responsible for the sale of their house.
They are also willing to let Cheng Zhen Zhen,
and Shao Peng Cheng to be in charge.
Who cares?
There are so many people trying to make up for your mistake. Don't tell me that you want to admit you defeat already?
You're the one who's admitting defeat.
Chief Mu has already made a promise, you must complete the transaction within 10 days. So you must give it your best.
Don't embarrass our company again, understood? From now on, bring out all the passion within you and give it your best.
- Whoever sells this house will receive double the commission. - Okay!
- Good bye. - Good bye, Chief Mu.
- Take care, Chief Mu. - Good bye, Chief Mu.
I'm talking to you right now. Why do you keep on looking at him?
All she knows how to do is to pick on me.
Hey, stop being angry, okay? This is serious business.
Let me tell you, we must sell this house as soon as possible. Hurry and search for a buyer.
Why should I being the one searching? What about you?
No, I...
For someone like me, I have to wait until you find a buyer
and then I'll use my words to persuade them. This is what I do best. So you should find a buyer first, right?
Go and search for a buyer.
I already have a potential buyer here waiting for you, 'the dishes are getting cold'.
Not bad, you're quite efficient with your work.
Is this Mr Yang? Hello,
I'm from Love & Family. Yes, my name is Shao Peng Cheng. Did you recently
register your information with us to search for a house?
Yes, we've found a house that suits your criteria. Do you have time right now to here more about it?
A house in Huai Shu Li? That's great.
So tomorrow... tomorrow afternoon you could come to my house, would that be alright?
Okay, thank you for your hard work. See you tomorrow.
You're doing your homework? Keep up the good work.
That was a call from the real estate agent. They said that they'll come over tomorrow morning.
They found a house for us near the Huai Shu Li school district.
Once we have this house, everything will be different.
With this new house, our little Ivan
will become a student at a key school.
Mom, I've finished my homework.
Can I go out and play for a little while?
No.
Did you forget? You still have to practice piano for two hours today.
You have your level test in a few days. Don't leave out piano practice.
Oh right, Ivan.
I enrolled you in an English class today.
From next week, you'll be attending English class three times a week.
You'll soon become a key school student. You can't fall behind in any subject.
What kind of arrangements are those? I've already enrolled him in calligraphy lessons.
He should first practice his calligraphy for three months. He can learn English any time.
You don't know anything.
He can learn Calligraphy any time.
English is very important.
Ivan is at the perfect age for learning a language. You cannot delay this critical time.
Don't mess up the order of importance.
I don't want to argue with you.
Son, tell mommy.
Do you want to learn Calligraphy or English?
Whichever one you want to learn, I will support it.
I want to play basketball.
Ivan, let me tell you this.
Playing basketball is not a stable career choice.
You are about to start primary school.
The top priority is your education.
Do you understand? Don't keep thinking about playing, okay?
Love & Family Real Estate: Monthly house availability. East Garden, 105 square metres; RMB 12 million...
Miss Luo.
Please come in.
Here, have a glass of water.
No thank you. Where's Shao Peng Cheng?
He went out to meet a client. How about I call him for you.
Never mind. He didn't answer my call.
I am also his client. But he is never as attentive as you are.
I think it probably has something to do with Mrs Bai's house.
He might be too embarassed to face you.
You're saying that Shao Peng Cheng is too embarrassed to meet me?
That's right.
I thought he would blame me.
He wouldn't.
Look. Auntie Bai's house is indeed good, but no matter how good it is
the client has to feel comfortable buying it.
If one doesn't like it, it definitely means they don't like it. You can't force them to like it.
All of us agents understand this principle. Peng Cheng definitely understands this too.
Don't worry.
What you said makes sense.
Right?
He is too embarrassed to meet me.
Miss Luo.
I also have some pretty nice houses.
Really. They were also carefully selected.
If you are available today, I can bring you to show you.
What if you see one you like?
But I still want to...
Right. You're still waiting for Peng Cheng.
Then how about another day. I'll stay here with you to wait for him.
Forget it. I'm not waiting for him.
Why do I have to wait for him every time? I think you're more professional than he is.
Let's go. You come with me to look at the houses.
- Really? - Yeah.
Let's go.
We saw some of your selected housing listed on Anjuke,
and found you that way. So we were thinking,
we have to move to a really good school district house.
Our Ivan is very smart.
Calligraphy, piano, drawing. He's good at all of them.
This kind of little genius should not be hidden.
Don't you guys think so?
Right, right.
Mr. and Mrs. Yang, let me summarize everything for you.
Your requirements are: The house must be in the Huai Shu Li district.
The area should be quiet and safe.
The walk from your house must not exceed 15 minutes from either the primary or middle school.
The landlord should preferably be from a family of scholars or a person from academia.
It's best if the house is on the first floor and have a small garden.
Do you guys think I summarized it right?
Very comprehensive.
Okay.
No, wait.
This kind of house is usually at least 15 million yuan.
Can you guys accept that?
We've been preparing for this ever since we found out we were pregnant with Ivan.
Did you see that?
That couple was a typical example of middle class anxiety.
They just want their own child
to live the way they have planned.
Just so they can make their child a genius.
They must be able to...
Play the piano, draw, write calligraphy, learn English. All that other stuff.
Whatever their child can learn from this world, they must learn it.
But look, which one of them wasn't forced by their parents?
Every year they give so much for school tuition. I really don't understand why.
What I think is pure interest
and being self-taught. That's what's called a genius.
You always call yourself a genius and you're self-taught.
Isn't there a saying? A child is always a family's blessing.
There's nothing wrong with Mrs. Yang wanting to make her child a genius and be proud of him.
What's got you going on and on?
It's not that. Parents wanting the best for their children, this I can understand.
But look at them.
Do you think that child will be able to have a happy childhood living in that kind of environment?
Let me tell you. Just listen to me. Regarding this kind of clients,
the better and more expensive the house they buy,
they will think their child's future will be better.
So we have to show them the most expensive house.
We can't do that.
Shao Peng Cheng, stop always giving these bad ideas.
Clients are our gods. We have to serve them well.
We can't make them spend more than they have to.
When I said you were stubborn, I didn't think you were really this stubborn.
These type of people spend to make their hearts at ease. Don't you understand?
Auntie Bai.
Hi, Auntie Bai.
I haven't been able to call you these days. How is your body feeling?
I've gotten a lot better.
I just missed you guys. It's been so many days since you've guys visited.
I miss you and Xiao Shao.
We also miss you.
We've been busy these days helping you find buyer for your house.
Do you have time later? Xiao Shao and I will stop by to see you.
I'm very available. You guys come. Come quickly. I have missed you guys.
Perfect timing. You guys come over for dinner. I'll treat you guys to good food.
Really? Okay, okay.
Once I get off, I'll come over to find you.
Okay, no problem. I'm hanging up now.
Son, son. Xiao Shao and them will be coming over later.
What?
I'm not telling you.
Do you think I look better in white or red or blue?
How about a skirt? Do I look good in a skirt?
What is going on?
Forget it.
What is this pitch-black thing? Can you eat it?
Snow shredded pork.
Pretty tasty.
- How is it? - Oh, it's not bad.
You should try this too.
- This is a bit spicy. - This is pretty good too.
If you can't eat too much spicy food, you should drink more of the fish soup.
Today's weather is a bit cold. Drinking more of the fish soup will be better for your body.
You usually just eat these dishes?
Do you think these don't match your taste?
No, I think they're pretty good. They're pretty tasty.
Then that's good.
I ordered all these dishes for you, since you're the guest.
Usually, when it's just me, I only order one meat dish and one vegetable dish.
That's so sad.
♫ 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 ♫