(My True Friend)
(Episode 35)
Mei Li, be careful.
How are you? Are you feeling better?
Actually,
there's no need to stress yourself.
You're already outstanding.
We have to resign ourselves...
to fate.
I never believed in fate.
I only believed in myself.
From the day I left my hometown,
I swore that...
I wouldn't get married until I became successful.
All these years,
I have been working so hard.
From a rookie real estate agent...
to a district sales champion.
The manager finally quit...
after so many years,
and I thought my chance had arrived.
Little did I expect...
that a new manager would come from nowhere.
What a joke.
The proposal for City of Love,
I read and studied it thoroughly...
for the past few nights.
I didn't get any sleep.
And in the end,
I didn't get a chance.
Is that fair?
Sometimes, I really feel that heaven is playing tricks on me.
I can't accept this.
I really can't accept this.
Mei Li.
I understand.
You know,
we both came from our hometown.
There's something I've always wanted to tell you.
You...
The more you desire to succeed,
the lesser chances you'll have to make it come true.
Actually,
you already have what you need.
It's just that...
you have never realized it.
Everyone is persistent about something.
I'm the kind of woman...
who doesn't give up until she gets what she wants.
In life,
there's a price...
to pay for everything,
and you'd be willing to pay as long as you think it's worth it.
So don't bother dissuading me...
or feeling sad for me.
Because every choice I have made,
I have made them willingly.
But you know,
doing that will not only hurt others,
you'll hurt yourself too.
I never thought of hurting anyone.
Do you know how bad I feel inside?
I never wanted to hurt anyone.
Go away. Get out of my sight.
Let me be alone, all right?
Stop caring about me! Go!
Zhen Zhen.
I'm sorry.
Dad.
It's my fault.
Don't be upset.
It's my fault.
You don't have to worry about me.
I'll be fine after some rest.
I won't be defeated so easily.
How do you feel now?
Do you feel unwell?
I'm fine, Peng Cheng.
I realize you have a weakness.
You're too rash.
If you're so reckless,
how can you protect the person that you want to protect?
For example,
Cheng Zhen Zhen.
Dad, what...
what do you mean?
Does that mean you have never intended...
to sacrifice Zhen Zhen?
I have never talked about doing that before.
And I have never thought about doing that.
You didn't even ask,
and you already assumed that I would.
Yes, it was me.
I misunderstood you.
Let me remind you.
No matter what happens,
you have to control your emotions.
Stay calm and do not panic.
Also, be patient.
The most important thing is to stay open-minded...
and take in different opinions.
Look at what you did today.
When you were with...
the board of directors,
you didn't even let them finish talking,
and you were already quick to rebut and point fingers.
That is not the attitude and mindset...
that a leader should have.
I admit...
that I was too rash.
But Dad,
I didn't know you were on my side.
Peng Cheng.
All these years,
I never had the chance to explain.
I know you've always blamed me...
for not taking good care of you and your mother.
I failed to protect your mother.
I made her feel lonely...
and obsessed with diving.
Heaven punished me...
and made her leave us when you were still a kid.
I have always blamed myself.
When I was young, I always thought that...
a man needs to be successful in his career...
in order to protect his family.
So I worked hard to earn money.
I didn't want you to have to work so hard like I did.
But after your mom had passed away,
I suddenly realized...
what a failure I was.
I failed to protect...
the person I loved most.
Whatever I have achieved in my career...
no longer has any meaning.
I really don't wish for you...
to follow in my footsteps.
Treasure the one you love.
Protect her.
I know.
Don't worry, Dad.
I'll treasure the one I love.
You,
Zhen Zhen,
as well as Love and Family.
I want to get some sleep.
Go back.
I'll be fine after some rest.
Then rest early. I'll get going.
Shao Peng Cheng, why did you lie to me...
and hide your identity?
What kind of person do you think Cheng Zhen Zhen is?
I'm very disappointed in you.
The past few days have been very difficult for me.
I got framed.
Jing Ran doesn't support me...
and pressures me to quit.
Is it so difficult...
to want to achieve something?
Cheng Zhen Zhen.
Even if the world gives up on you,
you must persevere...
and be the real you.
The number you have dialled...
I've been calling you the whole day...
but your mobile phone was switched off.
Are you all right?
You must already know about...
what happened.
I know.
So I went to Shao Xian immediately...
to sort out your job resignation.
You went there to submit my resignation letter again?
Yes.
I think this is the best time for you to resign.
Zhen Zhen.
I don't want to wait anymore.
And I can't wait anymore.
Let's get married.
Marry me.
Once you marry me,
everything will be resolved.
Trust me.
Jing Ran.
I don't know if being together with me...
means that you know...
what I really want.
Getting married doesn't mean...
the problem will be resolved.
You get it?
You said I disagree with your belief...
in raising a family.
But you disagree with my belief too.
You don't support me in doing what I believe is meaningful.
I'll repeat myself.
I understand your belief,
your experiences, and your outlook on life.
I understand them.
It's just that we're not suitable for each other.
I know we both treasure each other.
It's just that our hopes for the future...
are different.
I believe that even if I didn't say these today,
you probably felt that way already.
Jing Ran.
I'm really thankful that you became a part of my life.
Thank you for liking me.
Thank you for all the sacrifices you have made.
I also treasured...
the love that we have.
I tried to convince myself...
and overcome the obstacles that we encountered,
but I couldn't do it.
And it's become a stressful burden...
that will tire both of us out.
Can we go against our beliefs...
just for love?
It's not fair to both of us.
And we're failing to maintain this relationship.
I'm sorry, Jing Ran.
I'm not the perfect woman that you have in mind.
I get it.
After we got together,
we encountered many problems,
but I have always believed...
that we were happy.
I didn't think that my family and I...
would give you so much pressure.
I'm sorry.
Please continue to be yourself...
and become the person you want to be.
Take care of yourself.
What did you wish for?
You tell me first.
- Should I go first? - Okay.
I wished...
that you'd change your mind,
go back to China with me,
and take up Love and Family's offer.
Let me be the one...
to look after you and protect you.
All right. I'm done.
Your turn.
I... I wished that...
I'll meet someone I love...
and build a family with her.
Every day, when I get back home,
I'll be able to see her...
and our children.
Mom.
Why are you still awake at this hour?
Yes.
I have been waiting for you.
- I... - Why did you come back so late?
You drank.
Not much. Just a little.
What happened? You never drink.
You...
looked for Zhen Zhen.
You...
I proposed to her.
Really?
That's great.
But she rejected me.
She rejected you?
Why did she do that?
What was she thinking?
No, I'll give her a call and ask her.
Mom.
Don't call her.
We have broken up.
You broke up?
Maybe Zhen Zhen and I...
are just not suitable for each other.
Son, this happened...
- Mom. - because of me.
No, I...
I have always felt...
that Zhen Zhen is a nice lady.
She's filial and kind, right?
She's different from others.
But I...
How did it end up like this, son?
Why didn't...
why didn't it occur to me?
How did this happen?
Why doesn't she think the way we do?
Why can't I understand her?
Mom, don't be upset.
I'm fine. I'm fine.
Really?
It hurts me to see you like this.
I can't take it, son.
Mom, I'm really fine.
Don't be upset.
Maybe it's better this way.
To just get it over with.
Maybe breaking up earlier...
is better...
for both of us, right?
All right, all right. Don't be upset.
But...
Really, son.
Everyone has aspirations.
But son,
I believe...
you'll meet someone...
who sincerely loves you.
I believe so.
I will, Mom.
All right, all right.
I know.
All right.
(Shao Peng Cheng)
I'm sorry.
- The number you have dialled... - Zhen Zhen.
Pick up.
I didn't mean to lie to you.
Hello. May I know...
which room Shao Xian is in?
Peng Cheng.
I heard Mr. Shao fell sick.
I have brought him something.
Is he all right?
He's fine.
But he's just gone for treatment. He needs to rest.
Come another day.
Have you eaten?
Let's eat together.
I have eaten.
Peng Cheng.
I have seen the article online.
I believe you're innocent.
Don't worry.
I'll spend some money to get it resolved.
It was a maliciously fabricated story.
Stop getting yourself involved.
I told you to stay away from Cheng Zhen Zhen.
Look what happened.
I'm warning you...
to stop talking bad about Cheng Zhen Zhen.
Just mind your own business.
Don't interfere with mine.
Don't ask. Don't judge. All right?
She caused you this much trouble.
Why are you still siding with her?
If not for her, Mr. Shao wouldn't have fallen ill.
And the company wouldn't be in a mess.
She's a troublemaker.
Luo Zu Er.
If you talk nonsense again,
don't blame me for ignoring you.
Cheng, don't be angry.
I won't talk about her anymore.
Don't be angry with me, all right?
We have to take the initiative in this matter.
It happens that I have organized a party for you in two days' time.
You can make use of the chance to clarify things.
Don't you think I'm smart?
You... Can you...
just leave me alone?
Do you think I'd be in the mood for a party?
Listen to me.
Just mind your own business...
and leave me alone.
Forget it.
Is Cheng Zhen Zhen that great?
Zhen Zhen, open the door.
Cheng Zhen Zhen.
Zhen Zhen.
Look what I have brought you.
Let me take it out for you.
It's all your favourite food.
There are jujubes,
nuts, pistachio, and dried mangoes.
And your favourite self-heating hot pot.
Look, am I not sincere enough?
No.
You're still angry?
Aren't you being too petty?
You were too much.
You flung my hand away...
and walked away.
You left me alone.
I have never seen Cheng Zhen Zhen act like this before.
When did you become like that? How can you be so petty?
Regarding this,
I told a small lie at the beginning.
No, I didn't intend to lie.
I just...
didn't want all of you to think...
that I'm different.
Like I am, you know?
Are you done?
I'm not angry with you.
I broke up with Jing Ran.
Let's go. Get dressed.
Why?
I'll take you somewhere. Come.
Hurry.
Get changed. I'll wait for you.
Come.
Stand here.
You know, this is...
where you can see the most beautiful night view of the city.
Everything you're unhappy...
and upset about,
shout it out at the city.
Go.
Have a sip.
We have known each other for so long.
This is the first time I have seen you like this.
I understand how you feel.
I really do.
Being heartbroken...
is probably the worst feeling...
anyone...
could have in this world.
But isn't that what love is?
If you date, you might break up later.
Just like Jing Ran.
In your heart,
he's the best you could ever dream of.
I think that's pretty good.
It's my fault.
I'm not outstanding enough.
I can't give him the life he wants.
Cheng Zhen Zhen.
Don't belittle yourself because of a failed relationship.
Any sort of experience helps one grow.
I don't care what others think.
But at least that's what I think.
You think you're not good enough...
and you can't give him what he wants.
It's not because you can't give it to him.
It's because you two want different things.
There's no right or wrong in love.
You're either suitable for each other, or you're not.
I have told you before.
If you could stand in each other's shoes...
and consider things,
it doesn't mean that the relationship...
wouldn't end like this.
But since it already happened,
you should accept it.
Accept everything that was good and bad.
Also,
focus on making your future better.
Follow your heart...
and do what you really want to do.
Cheng Zhen Zhen.
Look at this city.
Look at the world.
Good things are waiting for you.
Even if there comes a day...
when the world has given up on you,
I, Shao Peng Cheng, will always support you.
Cheng Zhen Zhen!
You must persevere!
You can do it!
Are you appeased by the decoration?
It's all right.
I have spent so much effort to buy this. How is it?
Where did you get this?
From the western restaurant...
you walked past after work.
Smell it.
- No. - It smells great.
You're in such a hurry to eat it. Let me try some too.
It tastes great.
It tastes great, right?
Isn't it good?
It's good.
Xi Shan.
Let me ask you something.
Go ahead.
Have you thought about...
what it would be like when we get married?
When we get married?
Let me think about it.