My True Friend Episode 46 Recap
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Shao Pengcheng visited his father, Old Shao, in the hospital. Old Shao advised his son to consult with Cheng Zhenzhen on important matters and cautioned him against acting impulsively. After leaving his father, Shao Pengcheng approached Dr. Zhong to ask if an adult male could contract leukemia within a month due to substandard renovation materials, such as high formaldehyde levels.
Dr. Zhong, while not a blood disease specialist, stated that based on his experience, such a rapid onset of leukemia was highly improbable. He suggested investigating the individual's genetic predisposition and family medical history. Meanwhile, Mu Yunping confronted Zhou Ruien, a manager at Hong Shi, about the company's despicable tactics against Love & Family. Zhou Ruien, unapologetic, asserted that he was solely accountable to President Sun and that they were united in their efforts.
He then warned Mu Yunping that if he chose to leave Hong Shi, his reputation in the industry would be ruined, and no other company would hire him. Mu Yunping rejected Zhou Ruien's methods as disgraceful, but Zhou Ruien remained indifferent, stating he was a "useful pawn in the boss's game" and that Mu Yunping lacked evidence against him. That evening, Shao Pengcheng called a meeting with his team. He asked if Zhao Jianguo's leukemia diagnosis was indeed true.
Xi Shan and Xiao Ning confirmed that Zhao Jianguo had leukemia after accompanying him to the hospital. However, they noted his unusual calm demeanor during the tests, suggesting he might have known about his condition beforehand. Jing Ran reported that all renovation materials had been sent for quality inspection, and results would be available soon. Cheng Zhenzhen added that Love & Family was facing severe online backlash, with netizens calling them a "black-hearted store."
Shao Pengcheng urged everyone to stay calm and focus on uncovering the truth. Aunt Bai, Shao Pengcheng's mother, arrived with food, encouraging them to eat and assuring them that they could overcome their difficulties as long as they worked together. Cheng Zhenzhen and Hao Meili went to the hospital to inquire about Zhao Jianguo's health checkup from a month prior.
The nurse informed them that patient records were confidential and only could be disclosed with proper authorization from a national authority or the patient's ID. Undeterred, Hao Meili devised a plan. In the clinical laboratory area, she intentionally spilled water and then dramatically feigned a slip and fall, loudly demanding compensation and insisting on reviewing security camera footage. Cheng Zhenzhen joined in, and the surrounding crowd also pressured the security guard to check the cameras.
In the surveillance room, Hao Meili asked to see footage from April 3rd around 10:00 AM. They were astonished to see two men who looked exactly like Zhao Jianguo appearing in the footage. Recognizing their success, Hao Meili apologized to the security guard, claiming she had misremembered the date and hospital, and quickly left with Cheng Zhenzhen. The renovation team workers angrily confronted Shao Pengcheng regarding Zhao Jianguo's illness, expressing solidarity with their colleague.
Shao Pengcheng calmed them down, assuring them that Zhao Jianguo was receiving treatment at the best hospital and that Love & Family would arrange health checkups for all workers. Over lunch, the workers shared details about Zhao Jianguo's difficult family circumstances, explaining that he was the sole provider and had been unwell, even receiving an IV drip at a village health center the previous New Year.
Shao Pengcheng, moved by his plight, promised that the company would cover Zhao Jianguo's medical expenses and support his family. Back at the office, Cheng Zhenzhen and Hao Meili informed Shao Pengcheng about their discovery of two identical "Zhao Jianguos" in the hospital footage. Shao Pengcheng then revealed that he had also learned from the workers that Zhao Jianguo had a cousin from Jinxi Water Town in the suburbs who had visited him a month ago.
Connecting these pieces of information, they concluded that a healthy cousin must have impersonated Zhao Jianguo for the pre-employment medical examination, while Zhao Jianguo himself had been unwell for some time. Shao Pengcheng and Cheng Zhenzhen immediately drove to Jinxi Water Town to find Zhao Jianguo's cousin, Zhao Zhiguo, who owned a farmhouse called "Yi Xiang Qing." Shao Pengcheng engaged Zhao Zhiguo in a casual conversation, cleverly eliciting information.
Zhao Zhiguo confirmed he had indeed traveled to Shanghai about a month prior to help his cousin, Zhao Jianguo, with a pre-employment blood test. He also mentioned that Zhao Jianguo's health had not been good for the past year or two, experiencing dizziness and weakness. Shao Pengcheng then took a photo of Zhao Zhiguo, pretending it was to promote the farmhouse on social media.
As it was late, Zhao Zhiguo offered them the last available room at his inn, which Cheng Zhenzhen suspected Shao Pengcheng had intentionally arranged. Meanwhile, Mu Yunping and Zeng Huimin tendered their resignations to President Sun at Hong Shi. President Sun expressed his displeasure, accusing Mu Yunping of abandoning the company. Mu Yunping explained that he found it difficult to align with Hong Shi's work philosophy and corporate culture.
President Sun, no longer cordial, stated that while Mu Yunping could leave, he would be held to the terms of his contract, including paying the full penalty. He also sternly warned Mu Yunping not to interfere in Hong Shi's affairs or speak ill of the company after his departure, threatening severe consequences.
Mu Yunping coolly retorted that a company constantly fearing competition was destined for failure and wished President Sun luck, then departed, feeling an immense sense of relief and lightness. Zeng Huimin was overjoyed by his decision, and they discussed a future where she would support him, lightheartedly imagining him as a "house husband."
Mu Yunping then surprised Zeng Huimin with a large quantity of her favorite eye cream, explaining that he understood her need for security and wanted to ensure she would never lack it again.
