(My True Friend)
(Episode 42)
How do you feel today, Dad?
Do you feel unwell?
I'm fine.
It's just that I have been in the hospital for so long.
I'm either eating or sleeping.
My brain and limbs...
are deteriorating.
Then I'll take you out for walks more often.
Tell me more...
about the City of Love project.
How is it going?
Dad, it's not the time for you to worry about work.
Leave the project to me. Don't worry.
I can't help but worry about the way you work.
You really want to know?
All right. Here.
I'll reveal a little.
Just a little.
Actually, we have already found...
the solution to the problem.
Doesn't Song Shi want to build buildings?
Then we'll rent buildings.
We have to find eight to nine small buildings...
that fulfill the transformation standards.
Every building will have about 20 apartments.
We'll rent all of them.
Then we'll get Jing Ran to standardize...
and redesign the apartments.
Then we'll rent them out.
We have to be quick.
But of course, don't worry.
The features of the apartment and its quality...
will be guaranteed,
together with the surrounding facilities...
and supporting services.
It'll be a great success.
I have thought it out.
As long as the first 200 apartments are successful,
we'll just have to wait for the money to roll in.
Son,
that's great thinking.
And Dad, you know,
everyone in the office is working very hard.
They've already found apartments...
that fulfill the standards a few days ago.
I think...
I think it won't be long...
until it's all done.
That's a good idea. Not bad.
Here's your car key.
Now that you're busy with the project,
it'll be more convenient going around with a car.
That's my dad.
Dad, do you know...
how long it's been since I have seen it?
I miss it so much.
I'm telling you. I'm not returning this to you again.
I'm going to keep it and never return it.
Peng Cheng,
the Board of Directors...
didn't agree to invest in your project.
But without capital,
you won't be able to start off with the project.
This card has over 723,000 dollars.
Your mom has been saving your money here...
since you were young.
I'm handing it over to you now.
Use it as your start-up capital.
If you run out of money...
and face any trouble, tell me.
Here.
Dad, this card,
keep it for me.
I'll find a way to raise money.
I'm a grown-up now.
Don't worry about me.
Remember,
now I just need you to be healthy.
I can resolve everything else.
Son,
thank you.
All right,
I'll keep it for you.
You're here.
Why are you here only now?
Didn't I buy you a pair of shoes?
Stop grumbling.
Do you know how long I have been waiting?
My mobile phone ran out of battery, I couldn't play any games.
Quick, put it on.
Why do you look like that?
The shoes are so ugly.
Well, I don't have any experience buying women's shoes.
Just wear it for now.
What brand is this?
I was thinking you needed new shoes as soon as possible,
so I just bought it from the roadside store.
Are they okay?
Yes, let's go.
There's a pretty good Western restaurant over there.
I'll buy you a treat.
Close it up.
Throw it away.
I was planning to eat.
Who'd have known the heels would break?
I was there for so long,
I almost died of hunger.
What are we eating?
Western food.
What's the matter?
Why are the shoes so uncomfortable?
It's scraping the skin of my ankle.
New shoes are like that.
Why don't I get you...
some Band-Aids from the pharmacy?
I know this area well. There's no pharmacy in the area.
If I continue walking, I'll definitely get blisters.
What now?
Piggyback me.
I can't.
What's wrong?
Is there something wrong with carrying me?
Hurry.
Hurry, hurry.
Here.
Hold on to the bag.
Why don't I...
get you a more comfortable pair of shoes...
when we get to the restaurant?
All right.
Xiao Ning.
You came over...
just because I gave you a call.
And I didn't even say a word of thanks.
I have been complaining all the way.
Why don't you get angry at me?
What's there to be angry about?
We're friends.
And besides,
when Xi Shan and I scratched the Audi,
you helped us.
It's nothing.
Actually, before calling you,
I contacted a few other friends.
But they ignored me.
You were the only one who came over immediately.
Well,
is it because I'm strong-willed and annoying,
that's why I have no friends?
I think...
you're innocent and loyal.
You'll definitely be able to find true friends.
As for being strong-willed,
women...
will always be like that.
Men just have to be more understanding.
You really think so?
Of course.
Have some coffee.
Here.
Thank you.
How is it? Did you get many replies?
There are many people who replied.
But look at this.
They're all talking about the painting.
But there's no news.
I see you're already designing...
the small buildings.
I think that the architecture...
is worth building.
Even if the apartments for youth don't work out,
I wish to help Mr. Zhong...
fulfill his long-time wish.
Thank you.
Why are you being so polite?
It's not like it's the first time we've met.
Yes, I know.
Jing Ran is so kind.
But really,
I feel more confident about the City of Love project...
with you joining us.
Thank you.
Being able to help others and do something meaningful...
makes me happy too.
Also, I now feel that...
architecture is not just a cold thing.
There's warmth...
and emotional sustenance,
so I should be the one thanking you.
Thank you.
Oh, right.
Has Ms. Bai been well lately?
She's fine.
I actually miss her.
My mom talks about how she misses you every day.
- Really? - Yes.
She also told me...
that I have to do my best at designing...
City of Love.
Oh, yes, and she said...
that although...
we're not destined to be together,
she'll still see you as a family.
So she hopes that when you're free,
you'll go visit her.
Sure.
Why are you here?
We have begun constructing the long-term lease apartments.
The project is on track.
I can finally feel at ease.
It's the weekend.
I wanted to ask you out for a movie.
But the nanny called in sick.
Hui Min, would you be willing to...
spend the weekend with me and Mu Mu?
Mu Mu, say hello to Ms. Hui Min.
Hello.
Hi, Mu Mu.
Come in.
Is it hot out there?
- Is it? - It is.
It is? What do you want to drink?
Soda.
You want some soda?
Sit here. I'll get you a can.
Hui Min,
I didn't know what to bring,
so I bought a bouquet of flowers.
I haven't given anyone flowers in many years.
I wasn't sure if you'll like it.
You can have some soda,
but just a sip.
Kids shouldn't drink too much soda, okay?
Hui Min, do you have a vase at home?
I'll put it in for you.
All right, just a sip. Look, you've spilled it.
All right, enough.
Just a sip.
Hui Min, don't be angry with me.
I know I was wrong.
Mu Yun Ping. I'm not trying to be difficult.
I just really don't agree with what you are doing.
I can't stand looking at you giving up your principles...
just for a little benefit.
Shao Peng Cheng put in...
so much effort on this project.
But you simply...
plagiarized it.
Give me some face in front of Mu Mu.
Ms. Hui Min, are you also from Love and Family?
Yes.
Ms. Zhen Zhen and Mr. Cheng...
have been great to me.
Really?
I love playing with them.
I like you too, Ms. Hui Min.
I like you too, Mu Mu.
Where do you want to go today, Mu Mu?
Ms. Hui Min,
can you take me to Fantawild Amusement Park?
We can see...
Boonie Bears there.
Dad promised to bring me there long ago.
But he never did.
I have been busy.
I'll take you there today, all right?
Are you going with us, Ms. Hui Min?
Sure, I'll go with you.
Daddy doesn't keep his promise, does he?
Then I'll keep my promise.
I'll take you there, okay?
Mu Mu, sit tight.
All right.
Hui Min.
Don't be angry.
I want to take photos with Boonie Bears.
All right, I'll take you there for some photos.
Mu Mu.
We'll take some photos together with...
Ms. Hui Min and the Boonie Bears later, shall we?
Great.
Who wants to take a photo with you?
I came just because I didn't want to disappoint Mu Mu.
I haven't forgiven you.
Mu Mu, sit tight.
Here, look at the camera.
Hui Min.
Don't be angry.
Give me some face...
in front of Mu Mu, will you?
Say,
what do I have to do to make you happy?
Here.
I bought you Band-Aids.
I looked all over for this pair of shoes.
This has the softest sole.
The shoe doesn't cause blisters.
When you're done eating,
give it a try.
Thank you.
Have some water.
I told you there's no hurry.
We could have eaten first.
Try it.
I ordered their signature dish.
It's delicious.
Look, they drew a heart shape on it.
- All right, I'll dig in. - Let's dig in.
- I'm hungry. - Dig in, dig in.
The prawns are delicious too.
Here.
Xiao Ning,
I realize you're pretty attentive.
Why?
Nothing.
We're eating. Don't use your mobile phone.
I've just gotten my pay.
I’ll spend the money for financial products.
Why are you still managing your money?
I have to earn money.
I don't have to do much,
yet I make money. It's pretty reliable.
As reliable as you.
Drink slowly.
My heart is in my throat.
Are you happy?
Are you happy...
to see how embarrassing it was for me?
Didn't you say that you could ride it ten times in a row...
when you were young?
Who would ride it ten times in a row?
I was just bragging.
Wipe off your sweat.
Yun Ping, I thought about it.
You said that...
if I can't understand your helplessness,
I can quit my job.
I have decided.
You're willing to stay home and look after me and Mu Mu?
I'll stay in Song Shi...
and support you.
Hui Min.
If you stay in Song Shi to help me,
then I'll really be blessed.
I'm staying in Song Shi not because I agree with what you're doing.
I know.
I just want to be with you.
I'm just afraid...
that you'll commit more mistakes.
Hui Min,
no matter the reason,
as long as you stay,
I'll listen to you.
I won't disappoint you.
I'll perform well.
I'm really blessed to be with you.
You're a great person.
I treasure our relationship.
So promise me,
don't ruin this happiness, all right?
How could I bear to do that?
You're awake, Dad.
Why are you still here?
I thought you left long ago.
I just wanted to stay with you for a while more.
I'm leaving soon.
You're just being lazy.
Go back to work.
You promised me...
that you'd do your best for the project.
Let's make Shao Peng Cheng be happy for a moment.
I just want to accompany you a little bit longer.
Hello, Zhen Zhen. What's the matter?
Someone replied to our post.
Really?
All right, I'll come back right now.
I'm really leaving now.
I got an update.
I'll get going. I'll wait for your good news.
Peng Cheng has finally grown up.
I'm glad.
Zhen Zhen.
Shao Peng Cheng, come here, come here.
Look at this.
He said,
"The puppy on the two paintings..."
"and the painting hanging on my grandma's bedroom is the same."
"It's the same puppy, no matter how I look at it."
"For more details, call this number."
Hey.
Do you think Peter Xu...
is telling the truth?
It's not a prank, right?
Look at the phone number...
posted with his reply.
The area code belongs to Seattle.
And the name Peter Xu really sounds like...
the name of a descendant of an old Chinese businessman.
Xu is a Chinese surname.
The name is transliterated.
It sounds like a second or third generation overseas Chinese.
And look at this.
It's in traditional Chinese characters.
It's a trait of ABC.
So I think this person can be trusted.
What does it have to do with Ms. Chen's house?
Not bad, Shao Peng Cheng.
You can tell so much...
from only a few sentences in the reply.
But let's not be too optimistic about it.
After all, it's just a reply.
I think both of us should give him a call.
Right, you call.
You're better at speaking.
(Seattle, US)
Hello.
Hi, are you Mr. Xu?
- Yes, I am. - Hello.
I'm the author of the post looking for...
the painting of the lady and the puppy.
Yes, we saw your reply.
Could you tell us a little more...
about your grandma's...
painting?
Many years ago, my grandmother...
brought the painting over to the US,
and she's left it in the room all this while.
It's been decades, I think.
I'll take the liberty to ask.
What's your grandmother's name?
Her surname is Chen.
After she got married to my grandfather,
she took his surname...
and everyone calls her Mrs. Yu.
Your grandmother, her surname is Chen, right?
Is her full name Chen Bi Jun?
Is the young lady...
in the painting your grandmother?
Hey,
you're asking me so many questions.
It's my turn to ask you some.
You said there's a reward.
What's the reward?
Well, Mr. Yu,
what reward do you want?
As long as it's something within our means,
we'll try to fulfill it.
But just in case,
could you take a photo...
of the painting in your grandmother's room...
and show it to us?
Yes, if we confirm that it's the painting that we want,
just name your condition. We'll fulfill it.
All right, no problem.
Great, thank you.
We'll wait for your reply.
He sounds really young.
Are children who grew up in the US...
this straightforward?
He's so concerned about the reward.
Well, ABC...
received education in the US.
They're pretty straightforward.
Isn't that great?
Their concept is,
as long as you promise them something,
you have to honour it.
How do you intend to reward him?
I have this strong feeling...
that Peter Xu's grandmother...
is Ms. Chen, who Mr. Zhong thought...
has passed away.
Think about it. In the '90s,
telecommunication wasn't as developed.
Mr. Zhong might have gotten...
the wrong message.
Let's hope it is.
As for his reward,
let's just see what he'll ask for.
We'll just try our best to fulfill it.
I hope Ms. Chen is still alive.
He's calling.
It really is.
What a coincidence this is.
We found it.
I never thought we'd find it.
We found it.
Quick, give him a call.
Okay, okay.
Hello, Mr. Yu.
I'd like to talk about the painting.
It's the painting we're looking for.
How about this?
I'll get you a pair of Air Jordan 11.
And it will be in Chicago Bull's colour.
Really?
You'll get me a pair of Air Jordan 11?
That's right.
No problem. When I get home later,
I'll send you a photo of the shoes.
I'll also send you tickets...
for this season's NBA Finals.
That's great. That's awesome.
Mr. Yu,
I still have some questions.
Can I ask you something?
No problem.
Just ask me whatever you want to ask.
I'll answer you, if it's within my knowledge.
Great. Great.
Then Mr. Yu, would you be able...
to tell us in detail the story behind this painting?
Your dad returned your car today?
My dad...
was probably in a good mood today.
That's why he returned it to me.
Do you still remember?
When I first met you,
you were driving this car.
We had an argument.
It was raining heavily.
Thinking back, it feels like it was just yesterday.
Yes, don't you think...
time flies by too quickly?
Don't you think it's amazing?
Who would have thought...
that we'd experience many things...
and face various obstacles?
And now we're together.
You know, that's what they call...
If you're lovers...
No, wait.
Not lovers.
What's meant to be will be.
All right, go back and sleep.
Wait.
Just stay with me for a little bit longer.
Let's listen to a song.
Just one song.
You have been busy the whole day.
Go back and have a rest, all right?
Wait, you...
I just want you to listen to a song with me.
I'm not asking you to do anything else.
Even if I have been busy the whole day,
I'm not tired anymore...
after seeing you.
All right, then let's listen to a song.
Thank you. Thank you.
Just one.
All right, all right.
What?
Was the food good?
- Not bad. - Come again.
All right.
Miss, don't drink so much.
It would be bad if you get drunk.
Your phone is ringing.
Xiao Ning.
Hello, Xiao Ning. What's the matter?
Zhen Zhen.
Has Xi Shan found you?
No, Xi Shan isn't with us.
What happened?
She didn't go to you?
She's still not home yet?
What happened to both of you?
Tell me,
did you fight again?
Have you looked around your neighbourhood?
I have looked around and couldn't find her.
All right, all right.
I'll give her a call...
and see if she picks up.
Give her a call first.
Let me know when you find her.
All right. All right.
What happened?
Those two are always fighting.
It should be fine.
Xi Shan, you still have no idea?
Miss.
Miss, wake up.
Miss.
Hello, Xi Shan.
Where are you?
I have been looking for you the whole night.
- Do you know how... - I'm the owner of the restaurant.
Your friend is drunk.
Please come over.
I'm sorry. I'm sorry.
Yes, yes. It's my girlfriend's mobile phone.
I'm really sorry about it.
Please take care of her for now.
I'll go over to pick her up, okay?
Okay, okay. Thank you, thank you.
After this song,
I'll head back.
Why hurry?
The song hasn't ended yet.
Just enjoy it. Stop talking.
Really.
Whether a shoe fits, only the foot will know.
I'll find my own path in this pair of shoes.