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[My Story For You]
[Episode 9]
Mom.
- Han Dong, just now-- - I know, Mom.
You're rarely home. Go talk to your dad.
If there's nothing serious to talk about, he won't like to hear it.
I wasn't kidding earlier.
Your dad and I have been planning for half a year now.
We will send you overseas.
I'm not going.
Show your parents some understanding.
You're still so young!
Are you going to sell CDs for the rest of your life?
Honestly!
That's how a business grows.
Once my CD store business is booming, I'll move on to other businesses.
Dad built his business up from nothing. I can too.
These are different times.
At that time, a high school graduate was considered highly educated.
Now, an undergraduate degree is just the beginning!
Nothing's different.
Han Dong, do what I say.
I already said I don't want to go overseas.
Besides, my English is terrible. Why should I go?
Go to language school first and then apply later.
Apply all over again? I'm not going.
Han Dong, I'll have you know
you broke my heart when you were expelled from school!
Mom.
That was my mistake.
A grave mistake.
It won't happen again. Really.
Really?
Good. Then this time, you can make it up to me.
- You hear me? - I...
All right, think about it.
You're not a young kid anymore.
Mom, I'm taking off.
- You're not staying the night? - No.
My girlfriend is at the music store with her child. I'm worried.
Those are the latest films. Watch them in your spare time.
Hold on. I tidied your clothes. Take them with you.
Forget about that! You sit back down!
Han, what's the matter with you?
- Our son rarely comes home-- - Is this called coming home?
It's more like "passing through home."
Look at the time. Have you even been home for half an hour?
You seem to care more about your girlfriend though!
Have you considered your mother's feelings?
Only when you need to buy clothes and make purchases!
What about the rest of the time?
I know if I'm good to Mom or not. I don't need your lecturing.
Do you know?
Then let me ask you this.
Why couldn't your mom tell her friend the truth?
Why was she afraid to reveal that you were expelled from school?
- I don’t know. - Don't play dumb.
Face reality.
Your mom is afraid her friends will look down on her.
You couldn't get into Eastern University. Okay.
We paid money and paved the road for you to get into this college.
How have you repaid us?
I...
In the end, you got expelled!
Your mother is ashamed!
Han!
You don't need to speak up for him. I'm almost done.
Is there any point to saying this?
Who doesn't make mistakes?
Yes, I made a mistake, but I already paid the price!
I'm working hard to get back on the right path.
Can't you change your view of me?
Is this called the right path? This is called wasting your life!
If you have any brains, you'll go back to school
instead of selling these garbage CDs!
Han! What are you doing?
This is how I earn money.
It doesn't hurt you to throw them.
I hurt.
Is it just you?
I'm coming in.
You watch it every day. Is it that good?
Yes.
What is it about?
Little Dragon Maiden likes Piggy, but he likes the Moon Goddess.
What a bunch of nonsense.
It's not nonsense. Everybody at work is watching this.
Little Dragon Maiden is so great. Why doesn't Piggy like her?
All he does is chase after the Moon Goddess.
He just likes her for her beauty.
I actually think Little Dragon Maiden is the prettiest.
Right, Little Dragon Maiden?
Thinking about Han Dong? Stop it. He belongs to someone else now.
Everybody knows. Do you think I'm blind?
You didn't have to say it out loud!
You just like to bully me!
Piggy is back.
Piggy is full and has gone to sleep.
I'm leaving. This isn't interesting at all.
Piggy is blind.
Hello. How can I help you?
Hello, Officer Li?
I just got off work and I'm bored. Chat with me.
My heart skips a beat when I hear your voice now.
- Why? - I'm afraid you're reporting something.
I'm not. I simply want to chat.
Chat about what?
Mobile phone call charges are expensive.
How do you know I'm calling you from a mobile phone?
I have caller ID.
So high tech!
All right, spill it. What is it?
Treat me to breakfast tomorrow morning to celebrate the new year.
You're quite an overbearing kid.
You made me go around the whole district with you all night on New Year's Eve.
Now that it's the new year, you still want to order me around?
It'll be my treat.
Soy milk and Chinese crullers. I can't afford anything more.
All right.
There you are.
Didn't I say it was my treat?
As a civil officer, would I really let you pay?
What if you report me?
Young women shouldn't take so many night shifts.
It's almost Chinese New Year. Accidents could happen.
Make this known to your supervisor and stop taking night shifts.
All the employees at our center are female.
They're all young and have to take turns taking the night shift.
This soy milk is quite concentrated.
Tell me why you wanted to see me.
Nothing.
Nothing?
Three minutes. I'll give you three minutes to come clean.
I... I want to ask you a question.
Ask.
This soy milk is quite flavorful.
I really have to hand it to you.
All right, eat up and then go home to sleep.
I just got off the graveyard shift. Don't torment me.
Okay, I'll connect your call to them. Goodbye.
Hello. Who are you looking for?
We're reporting in.
The two of us are here to see Manager Li of Human Resources.
You two must be new.
Come with me. I'll take you to fill out the employee information form.
Chairman Lin.
CEO Dong.
Chairman Lin, these are the contracts for Zhang Chang Gong and Li Song.
Li Song is acceptable. Good academic qualifications.
This Zhang Chang Gong is just a vocational school graduate.
Why is his salary even higher than a senior employee?
This was CEO Dong's wish.
I like this boy.
Before I went abroad, I said we weren't hiring anymore.
It's not appropriate for you to be making special exceptions.
If we find the right person for the job, are we supposed to let him go?
Besides, the internet isn't a commercial enterprise.
It doesn't reply on land or output, but on talent.
In any case, I won't approve two hires at the same time.
Pick one of them. Your choice.
Politely ask the other candidate to leave.
Yes.
Wait.
Zhang Chang Gong. Li Song.
[Temporary Employment Contract] [Name: Li Song]
Manager Li, is there a mistake?
Chang Gong and I are both supposed to be full-time employees.
There's no mistake. Sign it.
I want to ask why.
Didn't we come to an agreement before New Year's?
This wasn't the contract before New Year's.
It was changed later.
If the company is having problems with this, you can speak frankly.
Li Song and I left the TV station together.
Now we have one full-time and one temporary.
I can't sign this.
You're going to stick up for your friend at a time like this?
Sign it.
I'm going to speak with CEO Dong.
Come in.
Boss, I want to speak with you.
Is it because of the temporary employment contract?
Yes.
Boss, I trusted you.
That's why I rejected the TV station's offer and came back.
But now I'm told this is a temporary job.
You must be playing a joke on me.
This is the result of a difference in opinion among company executives.
It has absolutely nothing to do with you personally.
Don't worry.
As long as I am still with the company
a temporary contract will be no different from a full-time contract.
Boss, you're saying this is an issue among the management?
Then why am I the temp and Chang Gong got full-time?
- You want to hear the truth? - Yes.
Because he helped me greatly with the Y2K bug issue.
From a business perspective, he holds more value.
CEO Dong, what's going on with Li Song?
Wasn't it said we would both be coming back?
Don't let this affect you. Sign your contract.
Let us consider this some more.
It's the weekend tomorrow. You can take two days.
Give us an answer on Monday.
I say you're not to blame.
For example, my friend and I both want to get into Eastern University.
Say she gets in but I don't. I can't blame her, right?
I feel bad about it.
You'll be unemployed if you don't sign the contract.
I'll go back to the office and then we'll see what happens tomorrow.
After hearing your story, I don't know if I will find a job after graduating.
You're worrying about nothing.
I'm planning ahead.
I'm leaving.
- Leaving already? - I have business to attend to.
Mu Zi! See you later.
Hello. Please page 56899 for me.
- Okay. What is your last name? - Li.
The message is, "Tell me when you've made your decision."
Okay, just a moment.
You young people just can't appreciate a stable job.
Now you've run into problems, right?
You should know Human Resources is very displeased about
you two choosing to return to your company.
You want to come back now?
It'll be difficult.
You haven't found a replacement yet. Why not hire someone you know?
Help Li Song out.
Chang Gong.
I owe you a favor for the camera incident.
So, I'll help you.
I'll use up all my favors to help get Li Song in.
Why don't you come back too?
I can't. I'm still working at the company.
I had an emergency a while back
and the company gave me a one year salary advance.
I can't just leave.
I still think your company is unreliable.
How about this. I'll give you another night. Think about it.
If possible, I'd like both of you to come back.
This is your last chance. Think about it carefully.
I know you don't run Human Resources.
- Wait to hear from me. - Thank you.
What for? I owe you.
- I'll take you out for a meal. - I'll pay.
I'm paying. Let's go.
Hello?
Hello? I took care of Li Song's problem. Everybody's happy.
Really? That's great!
I'm meeting him. I have to go.
Go on, then. He'll be very happy.
- Okay, bye. - Bye.
- Zhang Chang Gong, right? - It couldn't be anyone else.
She has such a big smile on her face. She's been hiding things.
Exactly! What's going on?
You haven't answered my calls!
Good thing the chatroom has a message function.
Here.
This has nothing to do with you.
I'm just in a bad mood and don't feel like talking to people.
I went to the TV station.
Mr. Jin says he hasn't found a replacement yet.
He's going to try to help you get back in.
Really?
Yes.
You must've asked for a favor.
Super big favor.
Chang Gong, here's what I think.
Mr. Jin owes you a favor. Why don't you come back with me?
Me?
Yes. You still don't see the truth?
Private enterprises aren't reliable after all.
Before signing the contract, they said I would be full-time.
But when it came time to sign, they changed their mind.
All my blood and tears.
I can't go back. CEO Dong has treated me well.
He even gave me a one year salary advance for an emergency.
He needs me now.
I have to stay.
All right. Everybody has different ambitions.
- I hope all goes well for you. - Cheers.
Miss, please wait. I'll get new ones for you.
This material is so nice!
You'll look so stylish after I get this fitted for you. Take it off.
My daughter just had to buy this for me.
She had no idea I successfully lost weight.
She's just a foolish but caring child!
Yes, how caring.
- Make it look nice. - Don't worry.
Mom.
Oh, you! Did you buy something for me again?
Didn't I tell you so many times?
Don't waste money! You even bought so much!
That's hard-earned money.
Mom, I--
Dinner is hot and ready for you. Go eat.
Your brother will be back soon. Go eat.
I told her not to buy anything but she just insists.
She even bought so much. Look!
Yao Yao really is a nice kid.
- Let me see what she bought you. - No need.
Still not as nice as yours.
It's time to take your measurements. Turn around.
How come that brand looks so familiar?
I know!
This is the brand of lingerie my daughter likes to wear!
- Really? - Yes.
It's not lingerie. It's thermal underwear.
- Thermal underwear. - Oh! Yes, yes.
This brand also sells thermal underwear.
Turn around, turn around.
Mom, it's a good thing you didn't open the bags
or else it would've been embarrassing for you.
I only did it for your sake.
You've been working for years now. Have you bought any clothes for me?
When I go out, I don't get the chance to praise you for being a good child.
Have Chang Gong buy some for you. Isn't he your favorite?
It's also said daughters are as dear and close as a cotton vest.
All right. Because you said that, I'll buy something for you tomorrow.
Don't go back on your word.
Mom, you don't disapprove of me working as a paging operator anymore?
You and your brother are both the type to act first and report later.
Neither of you like a stable job.
Even if I get angry, I still have to accept it in the end.
Tell me what else I can do. Nothing!
Welcome home.
Dad didn't finish delivering the clothes today?
His back hurts. He's resting.
I'll go.
You're not having dinner?
Be careful, Chang Gong.
Look at your brother.
I raised him well.
But you, all you do is eat!
He spends time while I spend money. Stop playing favorites.
Why did you buy so many of these? These will last you 10 years.
Shopping makes me happy.
What about the old ones?
I threw them out.
Threw them out? That's such a waste!
Go get them back. I'll alter them.
Nobody could fit in them.
Fine.
Give me some warning!
Was that necessary? Did it hurt that much?
I'm just preoccupied.
What are you thinking about now?
I don't know who our two kids take after.
They're both so ambitious.
One was at the hospital while the other was at the TV station.
Those were such nice, stable jobs.
They both quit!
Don't criticize the children again.
Who's doing that? I'm just thinking about the long run.
It hurts here, right? I'm going to stick it on.
They're still young. We should let them go out and explore.
Don't question them again.
With us, they'll always have somewhere to return to.
With us here, they won't starve to death.
Got it? Did you hear me?
I know, I know. You talk so much.
You didn't give me any warning again!
Is that necessary?
It's your fault for taping it in the wrong place.
Do you still want it?
Yes.
Here, right?
I'm applying it.
All right, done.
Zhang Chang Gong, I'm sorry.
We don't have an available office right now.
Why don't you work here for now? I hope you don't mind.
It's okay. This is great. It's so bright and spacious.
This is a computer that Chairman Lin didn't want anymore.
It takes several minutes to boot up.
If it's in the way, you can move it elsewhere.
That's okay. I can take it home after work and fix it.
Come on, time for the meeting.
There's a meeting? I'll leave.
You don't have to go.
This is a meeting for all employees. You can stay.
- I'll start now. - Go ahead.
Listen up.
All of you are long-time employees now.
You have a clear idea of the structure of the company.
Oh, yes. There's one new employee who was brought in by CEO Dong.
You're not aware of the company's situation yet.
You'll have to listen carefully.
You're the last employee we hired before our company splits up.
Many are wondering why we haven't been hiring.
That's because CEO Dong and I
have different opinions on the company's future direction.
After a fair amount of deliberation, we've decided to split up.
Of course, we respect your opinions.
You'll have three days to decide.
After three days are up
go to Human Resources with the decision of which path you want to take.
Will you decide to work with CEO Dong or with me?
Do our salaries and benefits remain the same?
Unchanged.
They'll remain unchanged for a year as the transitional period.
After that, both companies will be financially independent.
Chairman Lin, are you working on real estate?
Yes, I'm going into real estate.
I have a question.
Will there be any changes to the network technology side?
I will continue to focus on the Internet and e-commerce.
Think about this carefully.
Once you've decided, go to Human Resources.
Give me a list of names later.
Okay, Chairman Lin.
All right, meeting adjourned.
Your first day here and the company splits up.
That didn't scare you, did it?
It was a bit unexpected.
I did all I could for Li Song
but there's no way we can make any personnel changes at the moment.
You can tell him that if he's willing to trust me
he can pretend this temporary contract is a full-time employment contract.
Once our situation stabilizes, I'll turn him into an official employee.
He's back with the TV station.
That's good too.
Tell me. What are you thinking?
I'm not familiar with real estate, so I want to work in the Web business.
Good.
What do you think about e-commerce?
- Like Amazon? - You're familiar with it?
I spoke to someone about this.
The biggest advantage of e-commerce is convenience.
Make a purchase right from home. That's appealing to young people.
Do you want to make China's Amazon?
Of course I do!
That means we'll have to start all over again. It's a huge risk.
Opportunities always come hand in hand with risks.
I'm willing to take this risk with you.
It's a new millennium and there was no full-scale breakout of the Y2K bug.
The chatroom days have become a thing of the past.
Nasdaq has been skyrocketing like mad.
Everybody has been saying, "The bubble will burst. It'll burst."
But the Internet industry is like a chariot that can't stop
wildly rushing toward the future.
Your company is so stingy. Is that computer still usable?
After I fix it.
You're not looking after the store today?
Something's on my mind. I came back to hang out.
Coming here now is most like going home. It's comforting.
Want me to straighten you out?
That's not necessary.
Do you regret not continuing your studies?
I regret it.
I was young and conceited back then.
In the end, I'm still the one who loses out.
I have regrets too.
It's so boring at the store.
I can only sit there. There is nothing even remotely interesting.
The people I come into contact with are uneducated.
There's no conversation to be had.
You and Xiao Shan are better.
This is all my life is.
Do you have any other ideas?
None.
I have an idea but I'm not sure about it yet.
What is it?
Stop calculating. You're already teaching during the day.
You're here to get some time to relax.
If you want me to relax, then be more attentive.
Look at all these.
There are several days of mistakes.
Tell me. Why were you so distracted?
I went home for New Year's and was scolded.
Scolded again?
Yes! I had my head bitten off.
I've been distracted for several days. You noticed just now?
You're so fragile. Even Xiao Shan is stronger.
Being a child like Xiao Shan is nice. It doesn't matter if he makes mistakes.
Making mistakes is okay if you can learn from them.
Just like before, you apologized to my uncle and he forgave you.
Didn't that turn out well?
Jia You.
Actually... I can't accept it.
What can't you accept?
I can't accept that I'll have to keep selling CDs.
In the beginning, I was peeved at my dad
and that motivated me until now.
Now that I'm selling CDs every day...
I feel so vexed and there's an emptiness in my heart.
It feels like there's nothing more to work toward.
Say something.
If you don't like the way things are, I suggest you go back to school.
You're still young. You have plenty of time.
You can start all over again.
My mom is afraid I'll fail college entrance exams.
She wants me to go abroad.
Okay.
I'm considering going to New York.
First of all, it's where you studied.
Secondly, I can help Wei Xiao Shan look after Mei Xin.
That's worth considering.
Aren't you afraid I'll look into your past?
I'm an upstanding woman. Go right ahead.
What's that noise?
Eating radishes?
My phone.
Why aren't you picking up?
Call fees are too expensive. I'll call back from the kiosk later.
Then how is this any different from a pager? There's nothing to show off.
How much was this?
Secret.
Are you afraid your mom will scold you if she finds out?
These things emit radiation. You'll go dumb the more you use them.
- What are you talking about? - I'm done eating. I'm leaving.
- Where are you going? - Shopping.
Shopping again? You can't have much left from this month's pay!
Aren't you going to put some in the bank?
I can earn more. Don't worry about it. Bye.
Shopping... All she does is shop.
Chang Gong, how's the new company?
Pretty good.
Are you still in contact with the girl who stayed over two weeks ago?
Bring her home for dinner.
I'm talking to you. Did you hear me?
Don't tell me you're shy.
I'll install a phone for you after I get my pay this month.
Are you changing the subject?
I'm taking off.
I can't believe him. Look at your son.
I'm done eating.
You three sure are related. You all leave after I start talking.
Fine.
Work, work, work.
I can't believe I have to work on the weekend. Hellish.
Call someone in to fix the projector.
Who?
Someone on staff from networking.
He must be crazy.
He's clearly messing with CEO Dong's people.
Breathe...
Traces...
Breathe.
This was from two weeks ago. You're still listening to the same song?
Yes. This goes to show how long it's been since we saw each other.
I just joined the company, so I didn't want to slack off.
So where are we going now?
To the bookstore.
You--
Is something the matter?
It's my company's number.
It says something came up and I have to go in.
Isn't it Saturday?
Why don't I walk you back to the school first?
It's okay. It's really okay.
I'm sorry, Mu Zi.
You waited so long. We didn't even get to talk much yet.
It's really okay. We can meet up next time.
Okay. Let's go.
What happened?
I'm sorry. Chairman Lin is having a meeting with clients.
He insisted I find a network administrator.
I looked through the whole directory and I thought you'd be the most reliable.
Come in.
Oh, you're here. Sorry for making you come in on the weekend.
That's okay. The receptionist said you needed to see me?
Look at this. It's new.
I want to use it for the meeting but it's suddenly not working. Take a look.
Excuse me.
Very nice. You're talented.
Next time you use this computer
remember to press FN and F7 at the same time
and it will automatically display on the projector.
What about other computers?
Every computer brand has a different sequence.
I'll make a sign with the shortcut sequences for different brands
and post it on the wall.
- You can go. - Okay.
Oh, right. Wait outside for me. I'll call for you if I need help.
Okay.
You're not leaving?
I'll wait until their meeting is over.
Is the network company not getting much business?
No, we're quite busy. We're working late every day.
I heard from Accounting a few days ago
the network company side hasn't reported any income.
Wages were paid entirely with Chairman Lin's assistance.
We work on software development.
It's not something that brings money in quickly. There are cycles.
I don't really get it anyway.
I was only hired a month earlier than you.
CEO Dong and Chairman Lin had such serious disagreements that month.
It's only better now that the company has split up.
I think CEO Dong is quite nice and kindhearted.
But I wonder if someone who knows nothing about the Internet can succeed at it.
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