My True Friend (My Real Best Friend / Wo De Zhen Peng You / 我的真朋友)

My True Friend

Episode 14

Let me tell you, only you can help me with this.

I messed up what the CEO has told me to do.

I made a mistake and got Jing Ran into trouble too.

You're really good in handling wicked people.

Really, help me find a way quick.

I only have a business card. I...

What should I do? Tell me.

I was wondering why you're so anxious. So it's all related to Jing Ran.

Why should I help him? Am I that free and don't have anything better to do?

My good partner.

I know you're very kind-hearted.

This thing only you can help me. I'm begging you, okay?

Okay then, since you're begging me in the middle of the night.

I've mercy on you. Speak.

Shao Peng Cheng, I'm doing exactly what you said and everything's ready.

I'm getting nervous. What should I do if he finds out?

Don't be nervous. Just do as I told you yesterday.

Just raise your head look up at him.

Nod your head occasionally and smile politely, okay?

Okay. I'm entering.

If it's not because of Jing Ran, I wouldn't do it even if you beat me to death.

Okay, no more talking, I'm here.

Remember, don't be nervous, relax, go!

Good evening, lady, welcome!

Hello, I've made a reservation.

- What is your name, please? - Miss Cheng.

- Miss Cheng, all right, please follow me. - Thank you!

- That's your seat. - Thank you.

Enjoy your night. Excuse me.

I've arrived.

I'm hiding you, hang on.

- Can you see? - Yes.

Hurry, hurry, muting, muting. Mute on your side, it's getting ready to start over here.

- Miss Cheng. - Hi, Leo!

How are you?

Please sit down.

I'm delighted to invite you.

Okay.

I thought I'd never see you again.

I never thought that you'd initiate to contact me.

And have dinner with me in such a romantic night.

It's truly my honor.

I also didn't expect that I could meet a celebrity like you on the plane.

I'm going to return to my home country in a few days.

That's why I wanted to have dinner with you before I leave.

You have to leave so soon?

Are things going well?

Things didn't go that smoothly for me.

As you know, the reason that I came to Rome

was to invite Mr. Jing to go back and be the Head of Design.

But he simply refused and said he wanted to work on the Bridge of Angels reconstruction project.

I've no choice but to give up and go back to my country.

But frankly,

I totally share your views.

To have Mr. Jing to work on the reconstruction project of the Bridge of Angels.

How could he do a better job than an Italian?

Good job. Keep it going.

I also know that there are many world-renowned architectural designers in Italy.

Like the one who competed with him...

in the Bridge of Angels project...Mr. Raffaele.

He is also a world-renowned designer.

Look out! The fish is about to swallow the bait.

If Mr. Raffaele...

is willing to be the Head of Design of my company.

It'll truly be wonderful!

But didn't your... your boss ask you to bring Mr. Jing back?

Do you really think that Mr. Raffaele can match the requirements of your company?

Of course. I did the research.

Mr. Raffaele is the best designer in Rome.

Also, actually...

our boss doesn't really got to have Mr. Jing.

I like this phrase. Jing Ran is not important.

He just wants a world-renowned designer.

Mr. Raffaele is also a world-renowned designer.

My boss wants a great master. It'll be just fine that I bring a great master back to him.

Also, if it is Mr. Raffaele.

I believe my boss...

will give him excellent pay and benefits.

That's for sure. Mr. Raffaele is the pride of Rome.

- He's more outstanding than Mr. Jing. - He's trapped!

That's right!

Shut up!

Excuse me.

But then again,

you know now in China, good designers are rare.

Also the investment amount in our projects is huge.

Just one project,

the amount invested is above millions of US dollars.

- Keep going! - I believe, the nowadays world,

any country, or anyone, wants to give up the Chinese market.

You're totally right! Here!

Actually, I invite you here for dinner,

is to ask you

if I can use your personal network and introduce me to Mr. Raffaele.

Miss Cheng, you're really a very smart girl.

I'm the only one who can persuade Mr. Raffaele.

Okay, done!

Really? You personally know Mr. Raffaele?

How to say it? Let's put it this way.

We are very good partners.

That's wonderful!

I think tonight's dinner is totally predestined.

I occasionally will use my personal network to help other capable designers.

Like Mr. Raffaele's Bridge of Angels project.

Now I understand.

So you are the wirepuller of Mr. Raffaele.

I'm so lucky!

Hey, don't keep laughing. Get me some concrete evidence.

Okay, let me be straight with you.

If you're able to persuade Mr. Raffaele to come work in our company as the Head of Design,

I'm confident that I can persuade the chairman

to provide you with a very generous intermediary fee.

You even know about the unwritten rules of our industry.

I think 0,5% should be about right?

Deal.

Mr. Leo, you sure are a veteran of the business.

To a happy collaboration.

Mission accomplished.

Hey.

I just thought of something.

If Mr. Raffaele did come to China to work in design,

will cultural barriers stand in his way?

Will the Chinese media bring up

Mr. Raffaele's foreign appearance?

Who designed the Louvre's Pyramid?

I.M. Pei.

No one questioned his talent because of his Chinese identity.

Don't worry, young lady.

This industry is not so narrow-minded.

I like talking to you a little too much.

What do you feel like eating?

Is there spaghetti?

Excuse me, can I have a lasagna?

Sure, it's going to be a lasagna for the lady. And for you, sir?

-Tagliatelle. -Tagliatelle, good choice.

Before I leave, I would like to say, that, uh, it's our pleasure to have you here.

-Thank you. -That's enough. Don't actually become the character you're playing. -And would you like another bottle of wine?

Shut up, shut up.

I think we're, I think we're fine?

-Yeah, we're fine. -We're fine.

-All right, stay comfortable. -Thank you.

-Excuse me. -Thank you. -Thanks.

I'm already looking forward to our collaboration.

Me, too.

Cheers.

You guessed exactly right, they were colluding with each other.

Of course. Who am I?

Hey, are you in complete awe of me right now?

Stop messing around, I had to pretend. Do you know how nervous I was?

Thank goodness, I remembered everything you told me. I didn't get anything wrong.

You recorded everything, right?

Of course.

I tell you, I have too much experience dealing with these foreigners who only have eyes for money.

Once these people smell money, they reveal their true selves.

You know, I didn't see it before,

but you have some spy potential.

What are you saying, a spy?

This is called giving someone a taste of their own medicine.

They secretly recorded me first.

Cheng Zhen Zhen, lower your cell phone.

What is it?

You wore this to meet the foreigner?

Didn't this make the entrapment too obvious?

Go find a jacket to put on.

All right. Send me the video.

I'm going to find Jing Ran. I'll talk to you later.

- Bye bye. - Stubborn.

Zhen Zhen, why are you— what is this?

I found evidence that Leo and Rafael are colluding. It's all in e-mail. Go check your computer.

I can only assist you up to here. The next few steps are all you.

Help me find a jacket first.

Oh, come in.

Mr. Jing, we arranged a new meeting as you've requested.

You said you had a very important matter to discuss with us,

so, we've decided to give you another chance.

We just hope this won't be a waste of time for any of us.

You may speak.

Thank you, Mrs. Agardi.

You know Mr. Raffaele?

Um... how do I say this?

How about this. We are very good

partners.

That's great! I think the meal tonight

came very easily.

I occasionally will use my personal network to help other capable designers.

Like Mr. Raffaele's

Bridge of Angels project.

I get it now.

So you are the driving force beind Mr. Raffaele?

If Mr. Raffaele did come to China to work in design,

Will the Chinese media bring up

Raffaele's foreign appearance?

Who designed the Louvre's Pyramid?

I.M. Pei. No one questioned his talent because of his Chinese identity.

Don't worry,. young lady. This industry is not so narrow-minded.

I'm going to complain! This is an abuse! This is a clear invasion of privacy!

No, well...

Mr. Raffaelle, your friend Leo used more despicable means than this