(My True Friend)
(Episode 38)
Mr. Shao, this time chairman fainted...
because Mr. Mu suddenly handed his resignation letter.
So, when he got anxious, he...
Mr. Shao, you need to pull yourself together.
Although we've tried our best to keep the news from getting out,
the chairman has fainted twice,
within a short period of time.
I think the news about the incident will spread soon.
Love and Family and you...
will face tremendous pressure.
So, you must think of countermeasures in advance.
According to sources,
the big player in real estate, Love and Family, is in crisis.
It's rumoured that the chairman, Shao Jian,
fainted and was admitted into the hospital again.
Shao Peng Cheng, the Chairman's son, who was involved in the scandal,
vanished into thin air.
It is also rumoured that the board elected the acting chairman.
They might need to adjust the strategy...
and close down a few stores.
You know about Love and Family's current situation.
Hua Yuan Store might not be able to escape it.
If you want to leave,
I advise you to do it soon.
I won't be such an ungrateful person,
and leave when the company is in trouble.
This is my first job in Shanghai.
I know you're not really going to resign.
I will stay to help Zhen Zhen and Xiao Shao.
It has nothing to do with you.
Don't flatter yourself.
Hello, Xi Shan.
Zhen Zhen.
Mr. Mu took Love and Family's projects...
and job-hopped to Hong Shi Real Estate.
The chairman fell sick.
Xiao Shao turned off his phone.
We're very worried.
When did this happen?
This morning.
No one can find Xiao Shao now.
Quickly think of a way.
All right. I got it.
What did she say?
She knows about it.
That's good then.
Excuse me.
May I ask, which room is Shao Jian in?
Shao Peng Cheng.
Given your dad's personality,
unless there's no other choice,
he'll not allow you to quit school...
and come back to work at Love and Family.
In the past, I kept thinking,
that you'll grow up slowly.
By then, you'll understand...
that life isn't easy.
You'll understand my reasons...
and my painstaking efforts.
But,
the reality doesn't give me the chance to slow down.
I'm old now.
I hope that you can grow up as soon as possible...
and take over this family business.
When your mom was alive,
she would make you a glass of hot milk every night...
before you went to bed.
Whenever you were ill, you would only tell her.
As long as you think it's worth it,
be bold.
Young man, the subway stopped operating.
I'm very scared.
I was wrong.
Your dad will surely be fine.
Be strong.
Don't be scared.
Peng Cheng.
This is the consent form for the surgery we will perform on your dad.
Go through the content.
If you agree,
sign it.
(Shao Peng Cheng)
(Zhoupu Hospital)
He'll surely be fine.
Dr. Zhong is known to be one of the best doctors.
Your dad will be fine.
He said the surgery is estimated to take three hours.
It’s been three and a half hours now.
Did something go wrong?
Don't make such assumptions.
The surgery time is just an estimation.
It wouldn't be so accurate.
Thank you.
I'll keep you company.
Zhen Zhen.
Why are you here?
We know that the chairman is having surgery today.
We want to see if we can help out.
How is it?
Are there any updates?
Well, don't worry.
He'll surely be fine.
Xiao Shao, not only you have Zhen Zhen with you.
You have us too.
No matter what happens,
let's discuss it together.
Don't worry.
It's fine. We're here for you.
We've said it. We're a family.
Let's work hard together.
We can surely overcome this crisis.
That's right.
Thank you.
Peng Cheng.
- All right. - Dr. Zhong.
Don't worry.
The surgery was successful.
That's great.
He's really fine after we just said it.
That's right.
According to company rules,
whoever becomes the chairman,
holds 20 percent of the management shares.
The agreement that you have in hand...
is to confirm the transfer of Shao's management shares to me.
First of all, thank you for trusting me.
There are two things I want to talk about today.
All these years, Love and Family,
has never scaled up or further developed.
Besides not being strong in this,
I think there is another important thing.
The equity shares are scattered.
I hope all of you can join me in convincing Shao,
to transfer his 20 percent shares to me.
In that way,
Shao can recuperate at home with a peace of mind.
He'll have 10 percent of shares...
and he can get a dividend every year. Isn't that great?
I'm not trying to have centralization of powers.
I'm just hoping...
to bring our company back on its right track.
We, as a real estate company,
should have done the real estate business,
in a down-to-earth manner.
If we do...
the Youth Apartment,
aren't we putting the cart before the horse?
You're right.
Dong.
Actually, you exactly voiced out...
the thing that's on our minds.
Think about it.
Given our age,
why should we take unnecessary risks?
We can't take the risk,
just because Shao wants to train his son.
Since everyone agreed,
let's collectively sign the board resolution.
I'll convince Shao with this resolution.
Secretary Li.
Let everyone sign the resolution.
Also, please inform Shao Peng Cheng to come to the company.
as soon as possible.
All right.
Dr. Zhong just checked up on Dad.
He's stable.
He's asleep now.
Don't worry.
Peng Cheng, you're here.
- Come on. - Mr. Dong.
Come and take a seat.
- Mr. Dong. - I was talking to Mr. Yang,
about your dad.
Peng Cheng, I heard that...
your dad's surgery was successful.
Now, we can be at ease.
That's right.
We just had a meeting.
There's a bunch of things...
that are giving us a headache.
Peng Cheng, you'll need to look after your dad.
You need to fulfill your duty as a son.
Thanks for your concern.
- My dad is fine now. - I see.
I think he'll recover soon.
Peng Cheng, we asked you here today...
to inform you of something.
We had a meeting this morning.
All shareholders signed...
the resolution to transfer shares.
Mr. Dong will take over your dad's position.
In other words, from now on,
Love and Family's new chairman,
will be Mr. Dong.
Peng Cheng, I believe that you are aware...
of your dad's health condition,
and the company's situation.
I didn't have a choice.
I need to step in times of crisis.
In order to get the company to return to its normal state,
I decided to stop all those projects,
that have nothing to do with the real estate business.
Of course, that includes the Youth Apartment project.
I can understand.
In the beginning,
new projects will only gain recognition of a few people.
Peng Cheng, don't think too much.
I've made an arrangement for you.
The manager of Hua Yuan Store has resigned, right?
We decided to let you assume the post as the store manager.
This is your chance.
You must seize the opportunity.
Think about it.
Love and Family is a big company.
We have many branches.
For someone your age to become a store manager,
that's a first.
Actually, I'm here to tell you this.
No matter what happens,
I'll not give up,
on Love and Family's projects.
I know you don't support me,
so I won't give you a hard time.
- But I have only one request. - What is it?
Retain my position as the director of City of Love project,
and as the manager of Hua Yuan Store.
I'll take care of the investment, and human resources.
The company will not bear a single cost.
Peng Cheng,
I understand your enthusiasm...
of wanting to start a new venture.
Although you're not asking for investment from the company,
you're still using Love and Family's name.
That's right.
If your project is successful,
the company will not benefit from it.
But if it fails...
That's right.
That will have a negative impact on Love and Family.
If that happens, people won't comment,
on how City of Love project fails.
They'll only comment,
on how Love and Family's Youth Apartment project...
is a failure.
As the chairman,
I won't let the company...
perform a transaction at a loss.
- That's right. - Isn't it?
You're right.
Since it's a business,
we need to be fair.
I've thought about it.
The City of Love is an independent project.
The account is separate.
I am willing to allocate 10 percent of my income,
to pay for the use of Love and Family trademark.
Of course.
Regardless of the project makes a profit,
whether or not it's successful,
I will pay the company regularly.
I wonder,
if you find this fair?
If you put it that way,
that's considered a good idea.
That way,
other shareholders wouldn't comment on it.
We need to keep them from talking.
Peng Cheng, since you've made the proposal,
I'll surely give you a chance.
Don't let us down.
I'm doing the Youth Apartment project,
not to make a profit.
It's to provide young people,
a home without burden,
and improve their happiness index.
Thank you once again.
I'll get going.
Okay.
Did I wake you?
The chairman is asleep.
Just now, the doctor came.
He said he's fine.
Don't worry.
Thank you.
You went to the board meeting.
How did it go?
Besides the position as the project director...
and the title as manager of Hua Yuan Store,
everything else is gone.
We need to rely on ourselves...
to carry out City of Love project.
You didn't lose everything.
You have me.
Your partner.
Do me a favour then.
What is it?
I haven't eaten. I'm hungry.
What do you want to eat?
Anything edible.
All right.
I suddenly understood you now.
I went to talk to them today.
The result is that...
I can continue...
with the City of Love project.
Everything else is gone.
But I suddenly feel very pressured.
I've never felt so much pressure.
I don't know how I should face these.
The City of Love project...
requires some huge capital.
Where am I going to get it?
What if...
the City of Love project fails?
Zhen Zhen.
At least she's by my side.
The others at the store...
keep giving me encouragement.
So, I won't lose.
Right, Dad?
Mr. Jing, come in.
Come inside and talk.
Secretary Li, do your work.
I heard that you've been promoted as the acting chairman.
Congratulations.
The board members have put their trust in me.
It's not worth mentioning.
So, you're here to...
I plan to resign from Love and Family.
Please approve it.
(Resignation Letter)
- You want to resign? - That's right.
Mr. Jing.
Although it wasn't me who invited you...
to work in Love and Family,
I really admire your talent.
Could you tell me...
the reason for your resignation?
It's nothing.
It's because of some personal reasons.
Mr. Jing.
I don't like to beat around the bush.
I hope you won't mind.
Do tell.
I know there's a personal grudge...
between you and Shao Peng Cheng.
Chairman Dong.
It's true.
This is my own decision.
It has nothing to do with other people.
All right. Let's not talk about it.
But, I think there's a situation...
that I need to tell you about.
Recently, I've been dealing with the issue...
on equity with Shao Jin.
I believe that soon enough,
I'll have control over a huge part of shares in Love and Family.
When that time comes,
I will stop all the investments...
that are not related to this agency.
I will completely stop everything.
That includes the City of Love project?
Of course.
We still need an interior designer.
The company will carry out the service,
of second-hand housing renovations.
So, we need your support.
Mr. Jing.
I hope you will carefully consider this matter.
No need for that.
- See you. - All right.
Luo, thank you.
Thank you for coming to visit me with your daughter.
Shao, I'm not here only to visit you.
I will bring you two good news.
After hearing these two good news that I have,
I assure you that you'll recover.
What is the first good news?
The first good news.
Peng Cheng is doing...
the rent-an-apartment project, right?
When you were admitted into the hospital,
the board did not agree with your investment.
I'll invest in this project.
It's just to build the houses,
and rent them out, right?
Would 29 million dollars enough?
Go on. What else?
The second good news.
This investment is for my future son-in-law.
Pour him a glass of water. Hurry.
Mr. Shao, drink some water.
Easy.
It's fine.
Luo.
You put together the investment with your daughter's wedding.
How is that good news?
It's double happiness.
We are going to become in-laws.
That's a strong alliance.
Keep the goodies within the family.
Of course, it's good news.
Luo.
Don't you get it or are you pretending not to?
You treat your child's marriage as a business transaction.
Are you making an investment or buying a person over?
Go out first.
I'll have a few words with Mr. Shao.
Dad, what is it that you can't talk in front of me?
Are you really going to sell me away?
Nonsense.
Step outside for a while.
I'm doing this for you.
- Go on. - Mr. Shao, I'll head out first.
- Close the door. - Okay.
Should I buy some fruits?
No need. My dad can't eat anything now.
Why are you here again?
Didn't I warn you?
Stay away from Cheng Cheng.
You still dare to come?
Have you not caused enough trouble for Love and Family and Cheng Cheng?
Hey.
Is that the way to talk?
Don't you have manners?
Cheng Zhen Zhen is my partner.
How does it concern you about us being together?
How does it not?
My dad is talking to Mr. Shao about our marriage agreement.
Of course, I have the right...
to get rid of all the girls by your side.
What marriage agreement?
What nonsense is this?
There's no such thing.
It looks like it's not appropriate...
for me to report about work to the chairman today.
I should leave first.
- Hey. - You can't leave.
I want you to witness how we reached a marriage agreement,
Stay away from Cheng Cheng.
Luo Zu Er.
You're more capable now, are you?
I won't stop you from your wishful thinking.
But you should find the right person to do it.
You keep talking nonsense to me.
Is it fun?
I'm not playing.
I've asked the lawyer to draft the marriage agreement.
(Marriage Agreement)
"Once the agreement is signed,"
"the marriage agreement between Party A, Luo Zu Er,"
"and Party B, Shao Peng Cheng, will come into effect."
"Luo Zu Er promised to invest 29 million dollars..."
"in Shao Peng Cheng's City of Love project."
"The deposit is seven million dollars."
"It'll be paid within three days after signing this agreement."
What's the matter?
"At the same time, Shao Peng Cheng should fulfill the marriage."
"Within three working days after signing the agreement,"
"register the marriage at the location of Party B's registered residence."
"After the registration of marriage,"
"Party A will divide the remaining investment amount into three."
"It will be paid by seven million dollars each time."
"The investment will be injected into the City of Love project..."
"by 30 days, 90 days, and 180 days..."
"of the wedding anniversary respectively."
"Party A, Luo Zu Er, will get the position..."
"as the assistant of the chairman of Love and Family."
"But she'll not be involved in the management."
"Party B, Shao Peng Cheng, is the person in charge..."
"who undertakes all operations and management of the project."
"He has to regularly report to the assistant of the chairman."
- The end? - Yes.
I don't get it.
Do you get it?
I got it.
It means you will get married to her.
Then, she'll give you 29 million dollars after.
I think those are good conditions.
That's right. These are good conditions.
Shao Peng Cheng, are you still not going to agree to it?
All right. Regarding this matter,
we need to make things clear in front of Mr. Luo and my dad.
Come inside with me.
As for us being in-laws,
I'm not joking with you.
I made this decision after careful consideration.
Luo, you're over thinking it.
How do you know...
that Zu Er wouldn't meet someone who will truly love her?
My daughter is a simple-minded person.
She doesn't have good judgement.
She really likes Peng Cheng. It's true.
Her mom and I watched Peng Cheng grow up.
Although Peng Cheng acts wilfully at times,
he's kind, sensible, and has his own principles.
He's a good kid who's capable and talented.
I would feel at ease to leave my daughter in his hands.
If Peng Cheng encounters problems in his career,
or if he is met with difficulties,
I will always lend him a hand.
He's a just and righteous person.
He knows how to repay the kindness that was done to him.
He'll surely treat my daughter well.
Parents are always worrying about their children.
You consider for the sake of your daughter, Zu Er.
But I'm a father too.
I need to consider for the sake of Peng Cheng's happiness.
Shao.
I know what you mean.
I know that my daughter has a one-sided love.
Peng Cheng doesn't feel that way about her.
But think about it.
For families like ours...
it's not easy to find...
the families that are well-matched in terms of social status.
We've been around the block.
The spouses will become a family at the end of the day.
The sense of gratitude turns them into a family.
I'm not asking Peng Cheng to love my daughter deeply.
It's enough for me if he treats my daughter well,
and they accompany each other through tough times.
I know he won't let my daughter suffer. That will do.
Shao.
I've spoken my mind.
You have to seriously consider my proposal.
If you give the nod,
my daughter will take 29 million dollars in the marriage portion,
and get married to Peng Cheng.
The crisis in Love and Family,
and the funding for City of Love project...
can easily be solved.
Luo.
These are words from the bottom of your heart?
That's right.
Thanks for your concern and kindness to Peng Cheng.
I watched Zu Er grow up as well.
She's a good kid.
I'll speak from my heart, too.
I can't make the call to Peng Cheng in terms of marriage.
My only hope is that...
he can live happily...
with the girl he loves for the rest of his life.