(My True Friend)
(Episode 39)
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.
Shao.
Love and Family have been your lifelong career.
Can you really just give it up?
Mu Yun Ping, you groomed him as your trusted aide.
Can you really stomach this?
Peng Cheng.
Mr. Luo.
We heard what you told my dad...
while we were outside.
I'm really thankful...
that you trust me so much...
to let me marry your daughter.
But I'm sorry...
I can't accept your goodwill.
I've always seen Zu Er as a younger sister.
I believe...
if I really marry your daughter as a transaction,
you will worry about handing your daughter to me.
You said earlier that...
love and marriage become...
family and kindness in the end.
I don't think so.
I think true love...
is when you meet someone right...
and you want to be with her all the time.
You feel blissful every time you're with her.
This feeling will not weaken over time.
It will not change because of the distance.
I'm very fortunate...
to have found that person.
So I wish that Zu Er...
can find someone like that too.
Being together just because of love...
without any conditions.
Shao Peng Cheng, I'll ask you for the last time.
Have you thought about this clearly?
Rejecting me is equivalent to rejecting 29 million dollars.
Don't you want to work on the City of Love project...
and protect Love and Family?
Mr. Shao.
This should not be taken lightly.
Shao Peng Cheng is so stubborn.
Please give him some advice.
Zu Er.
My son...
has never been this logical.
Luo.
We all started with nothing.
I came this far with a small store...
and established Love and Family.
There's nothing we can't overcome in life.
I hope my son will be like me...
and build a brand new Love and Family...
with his own hands.
Luo is really generous.
It's 29 million dollars.
I reckon even Hong Shi Real Estate...
won't be able to invest so much money...
in their knockoff version of Big City of Love.
I didn't know that...
you're worth 29 million dollars.
Let's just say you're bad at judging people.
In this regard,
you're not as good as Mr. Luo and Luo Zu Er.
But now that you mentioned it,
I'm regretting it a little.
It's 29 million dollars.
I think the only person in the world...
who can reject 29 million dollars...
is me, Shao Peng Cheng.
You're regretting it, right?
Let's go, they're still there.
Let's go get the 29 million dollars back.
It's not that bad to marry Luo Zu Er.
If you marry her, it's equivalent to marrying the Goddess of Wealth.
Think about it. Luo Zu Er is young and pretty.
It's just that she's a little boring.
But just bear with it.
With 29 million dollars,
your career crisis will be resolved.
It will be a great transaction.
If it was me, I might have accepted it.
I don't want to hear you nagging every day...
about how you regret rejecting the 29 million dollars.
Let's go back.
I think you're not worth 29 million dollars.
You look ugly without your bangs.
What are you talking about?
Ma'am, your new house looks great.
Is it decorated by Jing Ran?
No, no, no.
This is how it was originally.
Jing Ran is busy.
When he's free...
- Mom, I'm back. - He’s too busy...
Son, you're back!
Mr. Mu has waited very long for you.
Not really.
You can go ahead and discuss work. I'll make dinner.
All right. Here, please.
Mr. Mu, have a seat.
Here.
You've just joined Hong Shi,
you must be really busy.
How did you find time to come over?
Mr. Jing is still so straightforward.
Then I won't be beating around the bush.
I think you already know about the situation at Love and Family.
Mr. Shao is in critical condition.
It's a precarious situation.
But Hong Shi is the complete opposite.
The enterprise is well-funded.
Mr. Sun is ambitious.
The company isn't just the highest in real estate development,
he also has big plans for the long-term lease.
Mr. Sun has admired your talent for a long time.
He asked me to visit...
and sincerely invite you to join Hong Shi.
The two of us can work hand in hand.
State your conditions.
Hong Shi will definitely fulfill them.
Mr. Mu has contributed...
to Love and Family's current state of affairs.
Chairman Shao has barely awoken...
and you're here to ask me to join you.
Isn't that too much of a rush?
I've worked in Love and Family for over 20 years,
and when it comes to loyalty and feelings,
no one can beat me at all.
Now that I have left,
this is Love and Family's problem.
Love and Family is like...
a sinking ship in the storm.
You can't blame the sailor who abandoned the ship.
You can only blame the one maneuvering it.
I don't believe you have such deep feelings for them,
to the extent...
that you're willing to sink with them.
To me, you've always been a calm and objective person.
A talented person chooses a patron of integrity.
I think you know that.
So we don't have to beat around the bush.
Just let me know what your conditions are.
Mr. Sun is very generous.
You're right.
Mr. Mu, you're right.
I don't have any deep feelings...
for Love and Family.
But...
I have my own principles and bottom line.
Firstly, I don't get acquainted with backstabber.
Secondly, I don't want to do anything unethical.
I didn't think that Mr. Jing would be so open-minded...
- about his girlfriend being... - Mr. Mu...
that's my personal matter.
I don't think it concerns you.
I'm sorry, I shouldn't be saying this.
But allow me to add that...
just because you chose to close your eyes...
doesn't mean that you can hide from it.
You know best...
that joining Hong Shi is the best choice.
You don't have to reject me so quickly.
Think about it and call me anytime.
All right. Then I'll get going.
Okay.
I'll see you.
Ms. Bai, I have to go back to the office.
I'll get going.
All right, then I won't keep you.
Ms. Bai, I'll visit again when I'm free.
- All right. - See you.
Thank you.
- Stop it. - Why are you saying I look ugly?
No, I'm just talking about your bangs.
Can't you keep your bangs?
Look.
Let's eat here.
Let's go. Let's go have a wanton.
Why do you always eat that? You're always eating wanton.
You're already becoming a wanton.
Let's eat here.
I won't make you spend money. It's my treat, all right?
Hello. Hello.
What do you want to eat?
The most expensive thing.
The company isn't investing in our project.
And you rejected the 29 million dollars.
What are your plans now?
Heaven blesses the good men.
Let me tell you.
I'm meeting with a fund owner later.
He has seen and approved of the project plan.
I'm just waiting for his final decision.
Really? When was that?
Why didn't you tell me?
I think we had pretty good luck.
Look at you.
It's not that we had good luck.
It's because our project is brilliant, okay?
Now you know how brilliant I am.
The directors in our company do not understand the project,
but there will be people who do.
You can't be praised.
I have something to do after this too.
What do you have?
I'm not telling you.
Look at you.
You're keeping things to yourself. I bet it's suffocating you.
Quickly, tell me.
Beg me.
I'm begging you.
It's nothing much.
I just want to see Ms. Bai.
I haven't seen her in a long time.
I'm just wondering about her health.
I'm a little worried.
You want to see Ms. Bai?
Let's go together when I'm done.
I haven't seen her in a long time either.
It's all right.
I'll go alone.
I just want to have a quick look.
I'll feel at ease just to see that she's fine.
All right.
Here. Have more cake.
It's sweet.
Don't let Ms. Bai scold you.
Here.
What?
It's delicious.
Try some.
- Son. - Yes?
Mr. Mu asked you to join Hong Shi,
what are your thoughts about it?
I won't be joining them.
Yes.
Really, you shouldn't be associated with such people.
Mom.
I have set up my own company.
And I have a few big projects on hand.
The future looks bright.
I know.
My son is the best.
Mom.
Chairman Shao...
has a cerebral aneurysm.
He had an operation yesterday.
What?
Chairman Shao?
Xiao Shao's dad?
- Yes. - Oh, my gosh.
How did he get so sick?
Was the surgery a success?
The surgery was a success.
So how is he now?
He should have passed the critical stage.
Great. That's great.
When you're old,
really,
you won't know when you'll never be able to get up again...
once you lie down.
But as parents,
what we worry most about is our children.
Mom...
as long as you're happy...
and healthy,
that's my biggest blessing.
I know.
Mom, the project Zhen Zhen has been working on...
wasn't approved by the board of directors.
It's a difficult time for them.
I... I want to help them.
You should. Go help them.
Well...
Go look for Xiao Shao and Zhen Zhen.
Find out what difficulties they are having...
If there's anything that we can do,
we'll do our best to help them.
Although Zhen Zhen wasn't meant...
to be a part of our family,
I feel that...
Xiao Shao and Zhen Zhen...
are very nice people.
I hope that everything goes well for them.
Peng Cheng, you're right.
But the market is volatile right now.
The project idea of City of Love...
has been brought over to Hong Shi...
by Mu Yun Ping.
They went ahead and made it public first.
The situation right now is different from before.
As you know,
as investors for innovative projects,
we want to be the first out there.
Mr. Lu, I understand what you mean.
Hong Shi stole our idea.
But the success of a project does not just lie in the idea.
The most important thing is when we are carrying it out,
we have to understand the details.
Without a deep understanding of the original creator,
it'll only be superficial.
It won't be able to move the clients.
But you must know...
that investing is all about the business model.
If there isn't a completely reliable...
expected return,
no organization...
would invest in a dreamer's empty talks.
In the world of business,
whoever takes off first wins half the race.
Young man, take it as a lesson learned.
Why are you here this early?
I've brought you food.
Have you waited for so long?
Do you care if I have waited that long?
What... what happened?
I saw the company's press conference.
I've been waiting for you to take the initiative and explain it to me.
It's been three days, and you haven't said anything.
How can I understand anything?
Hui Min,
do you remember that I asked you before I joined Hong Shi,
if I happen to work on similar projects...
as Love and Family,
does that count as a betrayal?
I thought you...
understood what I meant.
You're stealing someone's idea.
You obviously knew...
that we were talking about different things.
On my way here, I was still hoping...
that you would tell me...
this was all a coincidence.
Mu Yun Ping, I'm so disappointed in you.
You're being unfair to Chairman Shao and to Shao Peng Cheng.
Hui Min, don't be angry.
Listen to me.
I believe the value of creativity is...
in the one who has the capability to turn it into reality.
The Youth Apartment project.
If you talk about capability,
Hong Shi has more ability to turn it into a reality.
The society is so competitive right now.
Beside every KFC is a McDonald's.
Shared bicycles.
It started off with Mobile.
Then there was Ofo,
Baicycle, and Bluegogo.
Tell me.
They all have the same business model.
Can you tell who the copycat was?
Even if Hong Shi doesn't work on the Youth Apartment project,
there'll be other companies who will take the first step.
Yes, you're right.
But I can't accept it.
I don't care how people plagiarize and replicate.
I don't care. But not you...
Mr. Shao was so nice to you.
He thought highly of you.
Have you thought of how you're going to face him?
Honestly, Hui Min...
Mr. Sun from Hong Shi...
offered me such generous conditions...
so I can work on the Youth Apartment project.
Otherwise, how could he trust my loyalty?
Why else would he offer me such great resources?
I know it's a serious matter for you.
But can you try to understand my helplessness?
If you really feel bad about it,
you can quit your job. I'll take care of you.
Let me deal with the treachery.
Stop it.
I'm touched that you have thought of taking care of me.
But being touched doesn't affect...
my ability to tell right from wrong.
I'm sorry, I can't accept it.
I'm already Hong Shi's Deputy Chief.
It has also been announced at a press conference.
Even if you disagree,
it's already too late.
Okay.
Hui Min.
Ms. Bai.
Ms. Bai, how are you?
Ms. Bai, wake up. Ms. Bai.
Don't worry.
I... I'll call Jing Ran right now.
All right, that's it for today's meeting.
- Dismissed. - All right.
Mr. Li.
Where's Jing Ran?
Hello, Shao Peng Cheng.
Where are you now?
I... I was on my way to Ms. Bai's house when I saw her,
she has fainted by the roadside.
I called Jing Ran, but he didn't pick up.
What should I do now?
Okay. I'll call an ambulance.
All right, all right. Bye.
Ms. Bai, stay strong.
Zhen Zhen. How's Ms. Bai?
The doctor said it was a heart attack.
She needs to be operated on. I can't reach Jing Ran on the phone.
It's all right. Don't worry. We'll hear what...
- Doctor, how's the patient? - Where's Bai Ya Ru's family?
We are.
How's the patient?
The patient suffered a heart attack.
She has to undergo heart bypass surgery immediately.
Please register at the registration office.
All right, all right. I'll get going.
Sorry, Doctor.
We're not the patient's immediate family.
Could we first proceed with the surgery?
You're not her immediate family?
Then why did you say yes when I asked earlier?
Hurry up and get her immediate family here.
Doctor, we can't get in touch with her family.
Could you save her first?
Heart bypass surgery is very risky.
The patient is unconscious right now.
We need her immediate family to sign a consent for the operation...
before we can begin.
Doctor, we really can't get in touch with him.
- What can we do, Doctor? - Don't worry.
Doctor, we understand what you're saying,
but we can't get in touch with him.
If we could get in touch with him, we wouldn't have rushed here.
Look, the most important thing now is to save the patient.
Can you go ahead with the surgery?
If anything happens during the surgery,
I'll be responsible for it.
Well...
All right, let me discuss this with my leader.
Wait here for a moment.
All right. Thank you.
Don't worry.
How's my mom?
The doctor said it's a heart attack.
She's undergoing heart bypass surgery now.
A heart attack?
My mom doesn't have heart problems.
How did this happen?
Jing Ran, calm down.
The doctor said she was rescued in time.
So there shouldn't be any danger.
It's my fault.
I didn't pay enough attention to my mom.
Zhen Zhen.
I've completed the procedure...
and paid the fee.
You guys can talk.
- I'll wait for you outside. - All right.
Jing Ran, don't be too hard on yourself.
When you're old,
it's normal to have heart problems.
It's not your fault.
Are you Bai Ya Ru's family?
Yes, I'm her son.
The surgery was successful. The patient will be out in a moment.
Just wait here for a while.
- Nurse... - Thank you, Doctor.
Don't worry.
The doctor said the surgery went well.
My mom is my only family now.
If anything happens to her,
I don't know how to deal with it.
Ms. Bai has survived this.
Good people are protected by Heaven.
She'll be healthy and lead a long life.
Thank you, Zhen Zhen.
You should thank Shao Peng Cheng.
He was the one who signed the consent form.
Let's go.
Zhen Zhen,
I've tendered my resignation to the headquarters.
I understand.
I know.
It's the most difficult period for City of Love now.
- But I... - I know.
Then what are your future plans?
Are you going back to Italy?
I'm not going back.
I've already registered...
for my own design company in China.
That's good too.
At least you can stay in China with Ms. Bai.
Yes.
Zhen Zhen, if there's anything you need,
just let me know.
Thank you, Jing Ran.
I hope you can do what you really want to do.
I believe we'll overcome the difficulties.
Don't worry.
Go back first.
I'll get going.
- Bye. - Bye.
Captain Tsubasa.
You're here.
I'm hungry.
You're hungry? What do you want to eat?
- Wanton store. - Wanton store.
I knew you'd want to eat wanton.
You eat wanton all four seasons, 365 days a year.
Can't you have something more expensive?
Who is it that wants more wanton than me?
I... I am just going along with you.
I have to comply with you.
When I'm with you, what else can I eat besides wanton?
- Really! - Stop pretending.
So what do you want to eat?
It's my treat today.
It's your treat?
That's such a rare occasion.
I have to think about it.
Well, firstly,
it has to be in an expensive place.
The atmosphere has to be good and quiet.
And the lighting has to go with the food.
It has to increase my appetite.
Most importantly, it has to be expensive.
I think you can only find such a place...
at a wanton store.
Let's go.
This is last month's income statement.
I have completed it.
Please review it carefully.
And I've also completed the plans for next month.
Please look through it carefully.
When you're done, please get Xiao Shao to sign it.
Here, manager. It's perfect.
Mr. Shao.
How's my dad?
Mr. Shao is in good condition.
Don't worry.
Your sudden appearance shocked me.
What's the matter?
Let's talk somewhere else.
Speak.
Chairman Dong went to the hospital with a few major shareholders...
to look for Chairman Shao.
They forced him to sign an equity transfer agreement.
Not only do they want to transfer...
20 percent of the management unit to Chairman Dong,
they also want him to transfer 20 percent of his personal equity.
Chairman Shao had no choice...
but to sign the agreement.
Now he only has 10 percent of equity left.
He signed it?
So where are they now?
They have left.
But Chairman Shao insisted on going home.
He said he wants to get something.
I think you should go home and take a look.
Listen to what he has to say before you make a decision.
I'm going out for a while.
- What happened? - I'll let you know when I'm back.
Oh, no, something serious must have happened.
Didn't I tell you...
to put the document on the desk?
Don't mess with it.
Why did you put it away?
Chairman Shao, did you remember it correctly?
I didn't touch it.
Then why can't I find it?
Hurry and look for it.
Peng Cheng.
Ms. Zhang, how's my dad?
Before your dad fell ill,
a lawyer came to the house.
I heard him say...
that he's afraid that he won't live for long,
so he wrote a will.
Peng Cheng.
Your dad was worried about his health condition.
He was afraid.
But now everything's over.
It's okay. I'll go in and have a look.
Dad,
why are you back?
Peng Cheng,
Sit.
This is the will I wrote.
Do you want to have a look?
I don't want anything.
I just want you to be healthy.
I was worried back then.
What if...
Stop.
There's nothing to be afraid of.
I don't know what you're thinking about every day.
Aren't you well and alive now?
Stop thinking about unnecessary things.
Yes, my body is fine.
But I've lost my equity.
In my will, I've stated...
that 50 percent of my equity...
will go to you.
Now there's only 10 percent left.
I'm sorry, son.
Being healthy is more important than anything else.
I told you. I don't want anything.
Your equity,
I'll get it back for you sooner or later.
No, no. I've thought about it.
It's good enough...
to have just as little cash...
as a pension.
I don't want to cause you trouble.
Get down to that point.
I support that.
But...
I can't allow them to bully us.
Look,
it's better to spend on a son.
Now I have someone to stand up for me.
Don't laugh too hard.
I'm fine.
Peng Cheng, I'm not muddled.
I'm very clear...
that the business of a real estate agency...
may look stable and easy.
But it's full of crises.
Maybe in a year or two,
we'll be crushed by other industry giants.
That's why...
I supported your idea of Youth Apartment.
But it's a pity that they don't understand.
I've always wanted to ask you this.
Can you really bear to let go...
of what you've worked so hard for?
How do I put this?
An enterprise is like a human being.
You have to know when to let it go.
It's all right to feel tormented for a while.
Maybe something good might come out of it.
I'm old and not in good health.
If I make a ruckus,
it'll affect the company's development.
As long as you succeed at the Youth Apartment,
they'll come to look for you.
When that happens, it's our turn to speak.
I'm not concerned about that.
I just feel it's unfair to you.
They're such ungrateful people.
You've been leading them...
all these years...
and building up the company.
Now that...
you have fallen ill,
they just want to fight for power.
They don't think about your relationship at all.
Son.
It's not easy being a boss.
You have to be tolerant...
in order to do great things.
I...
am lucky to still be alive.
I'm fine.
I'm getting old.
I'll have to leave this to you.
It's all up to you now...
to bring a new lease of life...
to Love and Family.
Don't worry,
I won't disappoint you.
Hurry.
Take out your will and tear it apart.
You have so little equity left.
What's there left for me?
What are you talking about?
You've barely started and you're looking down on me.
There's a lot of money in this, all right?
All right, all right. Don't get agitated.
Dad, let's get back to the point.
I want you to promise me something.
Go back to the hospital.
All right, I'll listen to you and head back to the hospital.
VIPSHOP
CITY OF LOVE
I'm announcing...
that the City of Love will officially begin...
from today onwards.