(My True Friend)
(Episode 5)
It should be here soon.
"Should be"?
It sounds like you're not sure.
Son.
It's okay, we can wait.
Ms. Bai, I'll give her a call.
I'll ask where she is.
What are you doing?
Please excuse me.
What are you doing?
Come here.
Are you doing this on purpose?
Can't you let me be with him for a while?
What are you thinking, really?
You're here to sell houses, not your body.
- Can't you talk properly? - What are you talking about?
Who's selling her body? Where's Luo Zu Er?
She's not picking up.
Call her again.
Can't you see that I'm doing that?
I've been waiting for a very long time.
What's the situation now?
Mr. Jing.
Maybe it's rush hour.
I'm sorry. Please wait for a while more.
Ma'am, he's looking for you.
I'm Ms. Zeng. You are?
I'm a lawyer. I represent Ms. Luo.
I'm Zhang. You can call me Mr. Zhang.
I'm here today...
to represent Ms. Luo...
and deal with the matters regarding the house.
Because of this issue,
Ms. Luo's physical and mental health were affected,
so she has decided not to buy the house.
- What? - Wait.
What does buying a house have to do with her physical and mental health?
Can you get her to talk to us?
What's wrong with the house?
I'm sorry. After Ms. Luo saw the house,
she went into shock.
So she can't come in person.
Then let's follow the contract terms.
Great.
According to the signed agreement,
Ms. Luo doesn't have to make any compensation.
Is your agreement badly written like this?
Who allowed you to change...
the content of the company agreement?
Ms. Bai, Mr. Jing.
There must be some misunderstanding.
We'll meet with Ms. Luo in person...
and find the truth.
If she'd wanted to talk things out,
she wouldn't have sent her lawyer.
I changed the agreement.
A good-for-nothing indeed.
Whatever he does isn't anything good.
Mom, let's find another agency.
No, Jing Ran. I'm sorry. I'm sorry.
- Ms. Bai. - Son.
Hurry up and get your client back.
Cheng Zhen Zhen, come with me.
Who's that? Coming!
- Oh, Peng Cheng. - Ma'am.
- Why are you here? - Is Zu Er in?
Yes.
Zu Er, where are you running off to? Peng Cheng is here for you.
Luo Zu Er!
Have a good chat, both of you.
I'll make something nice to eat.
- Thanks, ma'am. - You're welcome.
Peng Cheng! Why are you here?
Don't you have work today?
What are you thinking?
If you don't want the house,
just tell me.
Just tell me directly.
Why did you get a lawyer?
What are you playing at?
You can't blame me for this.
When you were selling the house,
you didn't tell me about the bad feng shui.
Thankfully, Ms. Bai told me yesterday.
The house is bad for marriage.
Look. I haven't bought the house yet,
and you're already mad at me.
Wait, you mean Ms. Bai told you yesterday...
that the feng shui of the house is bad?
Yes.
She's so practical, unlike you.
Do you have common sense?
Do you think you can make changes...
to the company agreement just like that?
I think right now the problem is not that serious,
so Ms. Bai's case hasn't been withdrawn yet.
Ms. Luo's deposit is still with us.
But you have to learn a lesson from this.
You can't always be like this, right?
You have to find a solution as soon as possible.
Understood.
The loss is secondary to the company.
If Ms. Bai really withdraws,
it will damage our company's reputation.
It's not recoverable with money.
Stop wasting your effort.
This is no big deal.
What are you talking about?
I'm just speaking the truth.
The old lady had no intention...
of selling the place, so she scared Ms. Luo off...
with an excuse.
I reckon this is not the first time.
She's probably scared a lot of people off.
So you mean it's everyone's fault, except yours.
Shao Peng Cheng, let me tell you. Your attitude is very problematic.
You made changes to the agreement.
If you don't do well during the assessment...
at the end of the month, you're leaving.
To make up for today's mistake,
go give out 500 more flyers.
Learn a lesson from this.
Reflect on what went wrong.
I'm so scared. Are you threatening me?
As a manager,
all you know is to threaten others.
Don't you find yourself annoying?
Who do you think you're talking to?
- Your attitude... - Ms. Zeng.
It's all my fault.
I didn't stop the client...
from changing the agreement.
How about I go and look for Ms. Bai again?
I'll ask her to give us another chance.
What a fool.
Are you stupid?
Don't you have a brain?
I've already told you.
She doesn't want to sell the house.
And she's making us the scapegoat.
Why are you so insistent?
Why can't we get someone else?
You always think you're right.
Stop being a real estate agent if it's a chore to you.
I don't care if she wants to sell it.
Since she asked,
then I have to find her...
a buyer who she likes.
I'm willing to do anything.
Why else is she paying me a commission?
It's up to you. I can go without you.
Ms. Zeng, I'm going to look for Ms. Bai.
Go.
What are you sighing for?
Look at her attitude.
And mind yours.
Stop lecturing me.
I'm hopeless.
You're really hopeless.
I couldn't tell.
Apparently, Cheng Zhen Zhen...
is really smart.
I told you so.
Why else would she be so interested?
It seems like she's going after Ms. Bai's good son.
Why didn't we think of that?
What are you talking about?
Can you not talk badly about others?
Is she really like what you said?
She always distinguishes right from wrong.
Unlike you.
You're sick.
How have I offended you?
That's what you said.
That she's after Ms. Bai's son.
Now you're trying to defend her.
What a hypocrite.
I'm not defending her.
I'm just stating facts.
Aren't you the cause of it?
If you had handled Ms. Bai's case well,
we wouldn't have to take it for you.
Would all this have happened?
Cheng Zhen Zhen is foolish...
to have taken up the case.
Aren't you ashamed?
I...
What are you clearing your throat for?
It's none of your business. Keep quiet.
Fine. I'm not capable enough...
to sell the house.
Aren't you all elites? Aren't you all capable?
Don't you have a wide network?
Why did you also get played...
by Ms. Bai?
Now I'm just going to wait and see.
I'll see how you handle her.
I'm coming. I'm coming.
Who's there?
Oh, Zhen Zhen.
Ms. Bai.
I'm here to apologize.
I'm really sorry.
It's all my fault.
I feel bad.
I'm here to give you this fruit basket...
as an apology.
Silly, why are you apologizing?
- What's there to apologize for? - I'm so sorry.
Come in, come in.
I'm not blaming you.
It's not your fault after all.
Besides, I have to thank you.
If it weren't for you, I would have to wait...
until after spring to see my son.
Do you know that?
My son.
My son is playing the violin.
Do you want to have a look?
Can I?
Of course. Come.
Come. Let me tell you.
My son excels in everything.
He has loved music since he was a kid.
Listen to that.
Listen.
This piece he is playing,
my husband taught him how to play it.
Jing Ran loves this piece too.
Every time he comes home, he plays it.
It sounds beautiful.
Stay here.
I'll get you a cup of coffee.
Thanks, Ms. Bai.
Sorry, Mr. Jing.
I'm here to apologize...
to you and Ms. Bai.
It's okay.
My mom told me...
many great things about you.
Also, I hope you can be more professional...
about your job.
Stop wasting my time.
Zhen Zhen.
Don't take his words to heart.
He's just not good with words.
Mom, I'll go in and pack my luggage.
The car will be here soon.
Mr. Jing.
You're heading back to Italy already?
He...
He came back in a hurry yesterday.
He has an important meeting tomorrow,
so he has to rush back.
He's already a grown-up.
I can't make him stay.
Ms. Bai,
go help Jing Ran pack his luggage.
I shall not bother both of you.
The next time you need my help...
in gardening or anything else, call me.
I'll come over.
Great.
Then I won't keep you here any longer.
All right. Come visit me when you have time.
Mister, could you stop for a moment?
Ms. Cheng.
Ms. Cheng, where are you heading to?
Do you want a lift?
I'm going back to the company.
Get in.
Is it okay?
Yes.
Thanks.
Ms. Cheng.
Thanks.
It seems like every time I meet you,
you're either saying thanks or apologizing.
Mr. Jing.
Do you always leave in a hurry?
I didn't plan to come back.
I'm sorry.
I'm telling the truth.
I came back in a hurry and stayed for two days.
We didn't have time to meet up.
I hope there will be a chance next time...
to know you better.
There will definitely be a chance.
Take good care of yourself...
when you're alone overseas.
Have a safe trip.
Thanks.
What's the matter?
Mr. Jing, give me a minute.
- Mister, let's wait for a moment. - Okay.
Mr. Jing.
Let me apologize again for the mistake.
I'm sorry.
This is mine.
I want to give this to you...
as an early birthday present.
Ms. Bai told me a couple of days ago...
that it would be your birthday in a few months' time.
Thanks.
But I can't bring this overseas with me.
And I'm not good with plants.
How about this? You can give it to my mom.
My mom will take great care of it.
- All right. - Thanks.
I have a flight to catch.
Bye-bye.
Mr. Jing!
Mr. Jing, I'll definitely send it over!
I'll definitely send it over!
Are you crazy?
Why are you mimicking me?
Are you crazy? Flirting in broad daylight...
Where did you go during work hours?
Sorry.
Xiao Shao.
Why did you bring him over?
Oh, Ms. Bai.
I came today for two things.
Firstly,
I'm here to apologize.
And more importantly,
I'm here to help you...
to drive away the evil.
You don't have to.
We don't need it.
Ms. Bai, I understand.
I understand your concerns.
I've known him for years.
You don't have to pay a single cent.
No, it's not about the money.
But it's just that...
It's my son.
He doesn't believe...
in such nonsense.
Yes, Ms. Bai.
That's why...
Master Xie.
Sit here. Have some water.
The house is great. And the feng shui is good.
It's great. Did you hear him?
But it's too quiet. It's bad for men.
What do you mean?
Well, this is a little strange.
Her...
Master Xie, you might not know this.
But Ms. Bai's son...
is outstanding.
He's very successful.
If you say the house is bad for men,
if it's bad for him,
then what's good for him?
- Right? Ms. Bai. - Xiao Shao is right.
My son is extraordinary.
He just received an award recently.
He came in second for a design competition...
and there's my husband.
If he hadn't passed away,
he would be...
he would already be an academician.
I said it's not good for men.
I didn't say your family will be broken.
Broken family?
Well,
Ms. Bai,
don't over think it.
Maybe it won't happen.
Let me ask him more.
Don't be affected. Stay calm.
Stay calm.
Master Xie.
We've known each other for so long.
Right? We're old friends.
Today,
you have to say all the details, okay?
You don't just come over and talk about...
broken family.
Look at how anxious you've made her!
I've broken out in cold sweat too.
All right, I'll have a look again.
Thank you.
Ms. Bai, don't be so worried.
No wonder.
So that's why.
The yang in this house...
is escaping.
So it's because of this tree.
This tree? What's wrong with it?
Ms. Bai.
I'll ask him for the details.
Don't be worried.
Tell us more.
What's with the tree?
Look. A big tree attracts wind.
It will attract disasters.
The men in this house，
their energy will be sucked away.
So what you mean is...
this tree...
has been sucking away the yang qi,
so...
that's why the feng shui here...
is bad for men?
Yes.
This tree has been here for many years.
That means the feng shui...
in this house...
has been bad all this time, right?
There have always been issues.
Then...
Ms. Bai.
Ms. Bai!
What's happening? Ms. Bai!
Oh, no!
Why did you say all that?
You have frightened her!
Let's go, quick!
Quickly!
Ms. Bai?
Ms. Bai.
What happened?
Ms. Bai, can you hear me?
Ms. Bai!
Ms. Bai.
Hello, is this the emergency hotline?
She's fine.
But she got too agitated,
so her blood pressure went up too high.
She just needs the drips, we need to observe her...
for two days and then do a CT scan.
If the results are fine, she can go home.
High blood pressure can be deadly.
Don't neglect it.
All right, we'll follow your instructions.
What did you tell her?
How could you let her get so agitated?
You're still young,
you should let her have things her way.
Yes, it's our fault.
Thanks, Doctor.
I realize whoever catches me...
always nags me.
So annoying.
What are you looking at?
If she can give me a scare,
why can't I do the same to her?
How would I have known that she's so weak?
She takes superstitions for real.
Shao Peng Cheng,
I thought you're just mean with your words,
and you actually have a good heart.
I didn't think you'd do something like this...
to torment an old lady and get back at her.
You stay with her.
I'll pay for the fees and medicine.
The phone, the phone.
Ms. Bai.
The phone, who's calling?
Your son.
- Slowly. - My son is calling.
Here. Thanks.
Ms. Bai.
Tell your son...
that I'll be responsible for the medical fees and all.
Don't say anything.
Hello, son.
You've arrived, right?
That's great.
Just now,
I was strolling in our backyard.
I heard the phone ring and ran to the house...
to pick up the call, so I'm panting.
I'm all right, I'm fine.
Son, I'll hang up.
You have a meeting tomorrow.
Go to bed early.
I'm hanging up, good night.
Ms. Bai, why didn't you tell him about me?
I can't tell him I'm hospitalized.
If he finds out, he...
he'll be worried.
Ms. Bai, what's wrong?
I told you to look after her!
Why did you make her cry?
Get out.
No.
Don't cry.
Zhen Zhen.
It's not just because of the feng shui master.
I...
I thought of Jing Ran's father.
And I felt upset.
We've been living in that house for years.
I have a sentimental attachment to it.
Ms. Bai, you're not well right now.
Don't stress yourself about such things.
Jing Ran's dad.
He's a romantic.
Whenever I get home from work,
there would be a surprise waiting for me.
The curtains at home...
were in my favourite colours.
And the sofa...
was my favourite black leather sofa.
And on the table, there'd be...
a really beautiful vase of flowers.
The tree in our backyard...
Actually, it was planted by...
both of us.
We hoped that...
it would grow old with Jing Ran.
When we grow old,
we'd sit under the tree...
and think back on...
the good old days.
Ms. Bai.
You still have Jing Ran.
Jing Ran wants you to sell the house...
and live abroad with him.
He wants to be with you...
and take good care of you.
Sometimes,
a house is just a property.
Home...
is where family is.
I'll get you your clothes.
- I'll be back in a while. - Okay.
Thank you.
Rest well. Call me if you need anything.
Don't worry.
Why are you still here?
I was afraid...
you'd talk about me behind my back.
How childish.
It was your fault.
Whatever.
Give me the keys, I'll get the things.
What do you want?
You've frightened her. What else do you want?
Who's going to look after her?
Is looking after her more important...
or getting her stuff?
Give it to me.
Shao Peng Cheng.
Don't worry.
So Peng Cheng just ruined a case.
Even though he didn't make many sales,
he's serious about work.
He's gotten into it.
Have some water,
Chairman, Dr. Zhong said you shouldn't stay up late at night.
Go back early and have a good rest.
I know my son.
He aims high, but falls short.
His performance...
is within my expectations.
If he makes a sale in such a short time,
that'd be absurd.
Don't worry.
We'll get things done accordingly.
It'll be done by tonight.
As for the fees...
Money isn't a problem.
As long as you get it done right,
I'll pay you immediately.
Great. Don't worry.
Richard Mille, classic design.
That's right. You know how much that costs.
This is the invoice.
For pawning branded watches,
a payment of 70 percent is required.
There would be two points of interest every month.
The maximum is six months.
Is that all right with you?
Wait, did I mishear you?
What did you say, two points?
- That's right. - Isn't that too high?
You don't look like a scam.
Can't you lower it?
It's all the same price.
You can do some research online...
to see the rates elsewhere.
We need a pawn here...
to even offer that amount.
No, I...
Fine.
Two points, it is.
If there are no problems,
let's sign the contract.
All right, please wait for a moment.
I'll go prepare the contract.
Okay.
When we're home, I'll make food for you.
Ms. Bai, rest well.
It's all right.
Ms. Bai.
Let me carry that.
Ms. Bai.
Thanks.
Not bad.
We're home.
This...
I'm sorry, Ms. Bai.
Thank you.
Xiao Shao, Zhen Zhen.
You've done so much for me.
I've lived here for 30 years.
The stains on the wall, the cracks on the floor,
the corners and edges of the cabinet...
that have been smoothed are imprints of time.
Jing Ran used to always bump into them.
In the blink of an eye, he became a grown-up.
He can now take care of the family.
Old Jing said...
that home is where family is.
He's right.
A family should be together.
Old Jing.
I'm going to sell the house.
I will live with our son...
and stay in Italy.
Are you happy?
Here, have some prawns.
Me! I'll have one first.
This is delicious.
It's hot.
Here.
Ms. Bai...
is really selling the house? Impossible!
You never imagined that it will happen, right?
Do you regret...
not holding on for a while more?
Now it's gone.
Thanks to you.
Stop rubbing it in.
That's why I said that...
as long as you put in the effort,
there's no house that cannot be sold.
Both of you did well this time.
Here's your reward.
No, I don't believe this.
Both of them actually...
managed to win over that old fox.
You all heard her.
She said Ms. Bai is an old fox.
Why did you say that?
No, whose side are you on?
What I mean is,
Ms. Bai is really a tough nut to crack.
I'll say this right here and right now.
These two,
if they can get Ms. Bai...
to sell her house,
I'll give you 14 dollars...
to buy coffee.
Stingy.
That 14 dollars is too little.
Keep this 14 dollars.
Pay another 14 dollars if you lose.
What if you lose?
- If we lose, Ms. Zeng... - If they lose,
then they should leave the company.
No sales performance.
That's right.
You heard that, Cheng Zhen Zhen?
If we don't get the house sold,
we'll have to leave.
Ms. Zeng.
I'll give this 100 Yuan to you in advance.
Just you wait.
Mister, do you want to look at houses?
Mister, madam, we have houses both for rent and sale.
It's okay.
Hey, we have very good apartments,
have a look.
Thanks.
Madam, we have very good apartments, have a look.
Just have a look, it's okay.
Hand them out.
There.
(Love and Family Real Estate Agency Special Sale, Details Negotiable)
Hi, do you want to sell your house?
Or do you want to rent one?
Have a look at the brochure.
I want a house in the school district.
A house in a school district... We have them.
Can you show me some?
Sure, we have many good houses in school districts.
What are your preferences?
I want one...
with a small yard.
Once my son is done with his homework,
he can play around in the yard...
and exercise a little.
Ms. Bai's house.
This place is great.
It's exactly what I want.
The layout is great too.
My son will love it.
Right?
When I first renovated the place,
I put a lot of thought into it.
My son gave his opinions too.
Where does your son go to school?
He's no longer studying. He's working...
in Italy. He's an interior designer.
- He must be capable and talented. - Yes.
My son too, he's very smart.
Just a few days ago, he...
at the district elementary maths competition.
Elementary maths.
He will turn out great in the future.
- Right, right. - Say,
do mothers usually compare their kids with others when they meet?
Have some patience.
What do you talk about if you don't compare...
your kids with others when you're a mom?