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[My Story For You]
[Episode 19]
You're going on a work trip?
I'm moving to the new house.
There's no furniture there. How are you going to live there?
I don't need much furniture. I can make do.
I'll pack up my things tonight and leave them here for now.
I'll find time to move out in the next few days.
After I move out, you can rent this out for money.
Yao Yao, look at your brother. He's always thinking about the family.
Why are you suddenly moving? You made no prior indication.
I already bought a house. I can't keep staying at home.
You're not married yet. What's the big deal?
Mom and Dad aren't kicking you out.
Besides, there's space at home.
I'm about done.
Mom, you and Dad don't have to clean up this room. I'll do it.
You're not taking your computer?
Why don't I have your dad deliver it tomorrow in the three-wheeler?
You don't have Internet at your new house!
It'll take several days to set that up.
Why don't you stay at home a few more days?
You can move after the Internet is set up there. Okay?
No need. I can take care of it. Computers can be troublesome to move.
All right.
Don't rush. Why don't your dad and I go over and clean up your house first?
Don't rush.
Chang Gong, did something happen?
You seem to be acting a bit strange.
I won't be home anymore. You won't have anyone to hide behind.
Behave yourself from now on.
What are you up to?
Why are you sighing at your computer?
Do you plan on making money with your computer over there?
It's farewell.
Farewell?
I can't play anymore.
It would be a disservice to myself to continue wasting time on this.
Don't worry too much.
I want to change professions.
You studied this. What else would you do?
Whatever pays the bills.
The house looks very nice
but I feel a heavy burden just thinking about the mortgage.
Liu Ming Tao paid me back. That'll last me half a year.
I'll see how things are at the end of the year.
You've had a taste of luxury.
I'm guessing you won't be able to stand living off of 1,800 yuan a month.
Doubting me?
Tell me if you're having difficulties.
I'm not that desperate yet.
You should know I do have some savings.
I know.
You have to go to the States to visit Mei Xin.
Save your money for yourself. Don't worry about me.
Don't worry.
In the States, I'll be living off of Han Dong. I won't need to spend much.
Poor Han Dong.
Chang Gong.
Don't hesitate to tell me if you need anything.
We're buddies.
I know.
[Cool Music and Video]
Han Dong said you lent this money.
He wanted me to give it back to you.
You're selling magazines now?
Young kids nowadays like looking at those.
True.
Did you have something else to say?
I'm going to New York soon to visit Mei Xin.
Do you have anything you want me to bring there?
A message or some item?
Nothing.
Why don't you tell Han Dong this?
The store can't stay open much longer. I want to sell it.
I'll give him half the money from the sale.
Okay.
- If there's nothing else, I'm leaving. - Okay.
Take care.
- Bye. - Bye.
Why are you still up? Go to bed.
Mom, there's something I want to discuss with you.
Tell me. Does it have to do with Mei Xin?
You're so smart.
Mom, listen.
I'm advancing into the Ph.D. program. Mei Xin also got into a graduate program.
We'll both be very busy in the future.
So, Mei Xin... wants me to go to the States to visit her.
No.
- Why not? - It's too expensive.
I've never traveled out of the country
but I can imagine how expensive it must be.
I'm going even if it is expensive!
Mom, we haven't seen each other in two years.
The last time was in Wuhan.
I'll soon die from lovesickness.
I can't stop you two anyway.
Especially not when the money used to buy the house was borrowed from Mei Xin.
If I say anything, I will seem unreasonable.
You two are both so ambitious and going for your Ph.D.'s...
You'll keep putting your relationship on hold?
Mom, why do you keep wanting us to break up?
Mei Xin is so wonderful! Why do you want us to break up?
I want you to think about your future.
Even long-distance married couples have a hard time.
Moreover, you're in separate countries!
Let's not talk about the future yet.
Mom, think about tomorrow first.
Tomorrow?
Mom, I already made all the arrangements.
I'm only going for two weeks. It's also not as expensive as you think.
You have too many unrealistic ideas.
This is New York.
Keep your phone on. Don't get lost.
Okay.
That's a church.
This is the restaurant your wife works at.
Where?
- Look, she's over there! - Where? Where?
- Let's go. - Okay.
Honey!
Oh my gosh!
You...
How come you're almost as tall as me when you're in high heels?
I won't mind, Dr. Wei.
That's sickening.
- Why don't you give me a hug too? - Get lost!
She's mine!
- Sit down. - Enough sappiness. Sit.
Xiao Shan, order whatever you want. My treat.
Whatever he wants?
- I've never had Western cuisine. - That's okay.
I'll order a nice bottle of wine for you.
- Okay. - You must order this.
- Because it's expensive. - Yes. You've learned well.
Look at you two. Is that necessary?
You have money. You're paying.
Okay.
This one's good?
I finally caught you. Here.
- Drink with me. - Sure.
Less, less.
Here, cheers.
By the way, I gave Chong Jia You the money.
Okay. Now I can put that out of my mind.
She's doing pretty well but the business isn't doing very well.
She said she's going to sell the store and give you half the money.
What for? I already gave the store to her.
I heard from Mei Xin that you're with a working girl.
Don't call her a working girl.
It's an older sis.
An older sis! So scary!
She's more adventurous than us. She came here very early on.
Do you have an older sister complex?
What?
I have to explain to you my choice of girlfriends?
Go to sleep. I'll take you out tomorrow.
Nope! Don't follow me around tomorrow.
I came to see Mei Xin, not you. My time is very valuable.
Get lost, then!
He's forgotten all about his buddy.
So what?
My wife has become so beautiful.
It's so sad that I only get to see you once in two years.
Did you coat your mouth with honey?
Hold on. We need to talk about serious business first.
Time is precious. Save the talk for tomorrow.
Of course we can't wait until tomorrow.
I'm taking you to meet people.
Meet who?
These are a few Ph.D. advisors I found for you. Take a look.
I arranged for people to take you to meet them.
If you find the right match, you'll be very busy.
You'll have to stay up all night to read papers and data
or you'll have nothing to discuss.
Wait. I'm already advancing into a postgraduate program.
Why do I need to look at this?
You have the chance.
Now that I'm a graduate student, I want you here for your Ph.D.
- Come here? - Yes.
I arranged everything for you.
I used my connections and you just have to show up.
- Good night. - Good night.
Don't be nervous when you get there. Just say what needs to be said.
Your research overlaps with his anyway.
No, I don't want to go.
What?
I didn't come here to meet Ph.D. advisors.
I came to see you.
I know, I know.
Since you're here, you might as well meet him.
I never planned on coming overseas.
Don't be willful. You know I asked my friends to help.
I know, but my mom is in China. I can't leave.
My parents are also in China.
It's not the same.
Your parents can take care of each other. I'm the only one my mom has.
That's why I never planned on going overseas.
Besides, postgraduate programs in China are very good now.
How long do you plan on being separated from me?
Until we've both graduated our Ph.D. programs?
Of course not. No such thing.
Besides, our love is more solid than gold.
Wei Xiao Shan, you can't spend your whole life with your mom.
No, but I can't leave her halfway across the world.
Let me ask you.
Are you going today or not?
I'm not going.
Wife.
Impressive. You found your way here on your own.
No, Han Dong brought me here.
Still mad at me?
You're wasting my personal favors. Do you understand?
It'll be difficult to ask for another favor.
You and my mom are my only family. I can't let either of you go.
If I have to pick between you two, I'll have a very hard time.
I'm doing this for your own good.
There's a difference in value between the two Ph.D. programs.
I know but I'm already better than most people.
I don't want to stand at the top.
Wife, I like when you stand at the top.
No matter how long you stay in New York to study, I'll be waiting for you.
How irritating!
I'm always the man in this relationship.
Hubby, are you still angry?
You make me tremble with fear.
Stop it!
Are you a little minx?
So, Hubby, are you still mad?
Should I stay another two days? I'll change my flight tonight.
- Allowed! - That's it, then.
US$11.90.
Wei Xiao Shan is such an insensible child.
His mom is toiling away, selling steamed buns.
Without even discussing it with his mom first
he buys a plane ticket to go to New York to see his girlfriend.
Don't meddle in other people's family matters.
Other people's family? I watched Xiao Shan grow up.
His mom is my old coworker and we're neighbors.
We're as good as family.
Mom, Xiao Shan used the money he earned. He didn't use Auntie Wei's money.
The States are so far away.
A plane ticket must be so expensive!
Couldn't he save the money
to buy nutritional supplements and tonics for his mom?
Why is he going to see his girlfriend?
So according to your reasoning, if our family is poor
we can't use the money we earn on delicious food or to go out for fun?
Besides, Xiao Shan is normally very frugal.
He pays for his own tuition and living expenses.
He borrowed money to buy a house and he never spends recklessly.
Nobody has a right to say he can't use his money to see his girlfriend.
Your generation is so selfish.
We dedicate ourselves entirely to you.
Right?
Dad, look what Mom is doing.
She can't win the argument, so she starts making generalizations.
I'm listening. Discuss rationally.
If you can't win against your mom, don't complain.
Okay, rational discussion.
Mom, say your mother devoted her whole life to you
but you had to obey all her decisions for you
from normal daily activities to your marriage.
Would you have been able to stand that?
Don't bring in your grandmother.
I lost my mom at 12. That's not a valid point.
It's an example.
Give me an example I can believe.
Fine, I give up.
Anyway, I'll just say this. I'll take care of you when you're old.
But I get to make my own decisions on everything else.
Hold on.
I was wondering why you're being so nice and helping me out.
How come you seem to be hinting at something?
Am I?
You're always playing dumb.
Don't ever tell me
that you'll be quitting your job for a better paying job.
I won't. At most, I'll just invest.
Oh, right. I should take your measurements.
I don't know if you've gained weight.
I need to knit you some woolen long underwear.
What year is this? Woolen long underwear? That's so ugly!
I just need your measurements! Come here!
Knit them for Dad!
Don't force this bane on Chang Gong or his girlfriend might be turned off!
You grew up wearing the wool sweaters and long underwear that I knit for you!
Now you find them ugly?
That child.
Chang Gong left so suddenly. I haven't adjusted yet.
It was bound to happen sooner or later.
He's living over there on his own without any furniture.
It must be so cold and lonely.
He's an adult and unmarried. He doesn't need furniture.
True. He would have to change furniture after getting married.
Now he won't be wasting anything.
Sir? Sir?
Sir, are you interested in being a model?
- Model? - Yes.
You have a good look. You have potential.
The models and artists our company signs
often participate in competitions and have obtained very good results.
Of course, that's also due to the recent increase in activity in the market
and the increased demand for models.
Even agents like me have to come out in the streets to look for new talent.
Sir.
You've never seen talent being found in the street, have you?
I might as well tell you this.
Many famous artists were discovered in the streets.
For example, Ruby Lin from "My Fair Princess"
was discovered in the streets.
Gao Yuan Yuan is seen in ads all over the streets.
She was discovered inside a KFC.
I've seen her ads.
There you go.
It's not just in China.
Many famous Hollywood stars were discovered by talent scouts.
Please trust my judgment.
You will definitely shine.
Sir, this line of work is certainly a lot of hard work
but we earn more than other professions.
I'll tell you what, sir.
I'll give you my business card.
If you're interested, come check out our office before you make your decision.
[Gold Road Model Agency, Gao Fei]
See you tomorrow at our office at 3 p.m.
All right, see you tomorrow.
Hello. Who are you looking for?
It's you, Mr. Zhang?
Come inside. I'll take you to the meeting room.
This way.
Come in.
The nude color looks good but the multi-colored one looks nice too.
Yes, you have fair skin, so you look good in everything.
- Have a seat. - Thank you.
Please wait a moment. I'll call the interviewer over.
Those are pretty heels.
- You won't fall in those? - Women have to wear heels everywhere.
True.
- Hello, hello. - Hello.
Have a seat.
Gao Fei told me a very classy-looking Mr. Zhang would be coming in today.
It seems that would be you.
You flatter me. My name is Zhang Chang Gong.
Okay. Please sit.
Thank you.
You have such a good look. Have you been a model before?
- No. - No?
Gao Fei didn't tell me that.
I saw that your company's ad says
applicants don't need prior experience as a model or any performance experience.
This is my resume.
Does your company provide training?
Yes, the company does provide training.
Your resume is absolutely blank.
You have no experience at all.
That's a big problem.
You'll have to train from the beginning.
I'll give you a simple overview of our company.
We're a modeling agency.
Our revenue mainly comes from modeling shows and expos
and some commission from commercials.
That means that after you become a professional model
our company can sign you on
and provide you with some business opportunities.
You'll give 30 percent of your income to the company. Will that be a problem?
I have no problem with that.
But I'm wondering how much can be earned in this profession.
From a couple hundred to a couple thousand yuan.
- Each time? - Yes, each time.
If you're lucky, you could land a TV commercial.
That pays a lot more.
However, I have to warn you.
If another agent wants to sign you
you cannot terminate your contract with us.
Of course, I won't.
Chang Gong, you do have a very good look
but you don't know any of the basics.
This is a big problem.
We can give you a training opportunity but you'll have to pay for it yourself.
You'll also need to take portfolio pictures
which will also be out of your own pocket.
Will that be a problem?
No problem, but how long is the training course
and how much will it cost?
Not long. The beginner's course is 1 month long and costs 2,600 yuan.
You'll also continue on to advanced training which is crucial.
That will be 3 months long for 3,800 yuan.
Come in for classes every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.
We have the country's best teachers.
A total of...
That's 6,400 yuan?
The training fees are so high.
Chang Gong.
Gao Fei invited you here because he saw potential in you.
We may advertise that we can provide training
but you won't even get the chance if we don't think you have potential.
I wouldn't bother talking to you.
I'll make an exception for you.
Take our beginner's course first.
If you think you can do this, you can sign up for the advanced course.
Don't be so upset about spending money.
Male models are now paid much more than female models.
The market is looking bright.
Hold on.
Hello, Mr. Chen?
Yes, we have openings.
Six people?
Sure, no problem.
8,000 yuan? Okay, sure.
See?
Future prospects for the modeling industry are immeasurable.
You'll earn back your training fees plus more to spare in a few shows.
- How do I sign up? - Go to the front desk.
- Thank you. - You're welcome.
You should thank the person who found you.
Go on.
Chang Gong, this is our training studio. All lessons are held here.
This group of students is improving very fast.
They've only been in for a few days and they're already doing very well.
They'll be ready to perform in two days.
You're late, so you have some catching up to do.
They walk back and forth like this every day?
Watch. Class is in session right now.
Walking is a fundamental skill every model must know.
It's very crucial.
A third of each week is spent on this lesson.
Chang Gong, she is our most experienced teacher.
You'll need to reserve a spot in advance to be in her class.
Ms. Zhou.
Come.
Miss, this is a new student, Zhang Chang Gong.
We're already three lessons in. You're still admitting more students?
I'll have to give him make-up lessons to catch up.
Miss, sorry for the trouble. He is absolutely the last student. Okay?
Okay, fine. Tell your manager no more students even if you pay more.
I have to guarantee the quality of the students I teach.
Okay.
What's going on with your waist?
Are your shoulders level?
It's going to be okay.
Get adapted on your own.
Tell me before lunch what you want to eat and I'll order it for you.
Okay.
- I'm going to go now. - Thank you.
Everybody, keep up the good work!
Keep it up.
Zhang Chang Gong, are you ready?
Get ready, begin.
Walk.
That's all wrong.
Lower your shoulders.
Let your arms hang naturally.
Take a deep breath.
Keep this posture. Hold it.
Get ready!
Walk!
Chest up.
Head up!
Stomach in!
- What are you laughing at? - Look at him.
Zhang Chang Gong, turn around.
Turn around! Keep going!
Begin!
Chang Gong, wait up!
- You guys go ahead. Bye. - Bye.
- You've been performing well lately. - Really?
Of course. Hold on.
Here are some magazines.
Take them home to read and study. Remember to bring them back.
- Thank you. - Keep it up.
Chang Gong.
Xiao Ai insisted on seeing your new house, so I brought her over.
Come on in.
Don't be too shocked.
My brother is too frugal and didn't want to buy new furniture
so he's going with the bare minimum.
Very fashionable.
Have a seat.
Chang Gong.
We came to deliver our wedding invitation.
Congratulations.
I also invited your girlfriend, Mu Zi.
When is it?
On festive National Day. Plus, the weather will be nice.
I'm thinking she can wear a shoulder-baring wedding gown.
Chang Gong, aren't you going to offer your guests tea? How rude.
I don't have anything prepared. Is plain water all right?
Don't go through the trouble. We'll be leaving soon.
Chang Gong, how can you call this a home? You don't even have a fridge.
I'll go buy a few drinks.
We're leaving soon. We still have invitations to deliver.
All right, then I won't keep you.
Oh, right, Chang Gong.
Please give this to Xiao Shan for me.
His pay.
Chang Gong, I'll leave with them.
Mom tells you to come home for dinner often.
Don't spend all your time with your girlfriend.
- I know. - I'm going.
Chang Gong, my mom wants you to reconsider.
Going to college is becoming the major trend.
Why doesn't Auntie spare some concern for me?
Xiao Ai, you and I go to the same high school.
I'm not talking to you.
All right, I'm not wanted here.
I know, Mom.
I'm not making trouble.
The teacher even praised me for my rapid improvement in English.
I have a gift for languages.
What? I'd rather exploit advantages where there are established rules
than be boxed in by rules where there are no established standards.
All right, I can't talk. I'm busy.
Welcome.
Hi, I'd like to buy some cigarettes.
Sorry, I don't sell cigarettes.
I was referred by a friend.
They said you collect a few.
I just want to buy one pack to take the edge off.
I don't have even one pack. Look, I don't have any cigarettes here.
Must be my mistake.
CDs?
Now you're talking.
- Come on in. - Okay.
- This way. - Okay.
This is one portion. Take a look.
These are newer films.
How many more do you have?
Why? You want to stock up?
All right, hold on. I'll get them for you.
We received a report.
You are suspected of peddling pirated CDs.
Do you have anything to say?
I want to go home with you like two lovebirds.
I hate parting from you, so stop saying things to upset me.
I don't want to leave you either.
Hello?
What?
Okay, okay. I'm coming.
What's wrong?
Han Dong was arrested!
- Arrested? - Yes!
They want me to go to the police station right now!
I've never been to such a place before!
Hold on, Honey.
- Han Dong was arrested? - Yes, he was arrested!
Hold on. I'll...
- I... - Stop it! Wait here!
I wasn't part of it. I hope I won't be implicated.
- Shut up! - You're gonna break my arm!
- Police brutality! Police brutality! - Shut up!
Han Dong, are you an idiot?
- My savior. - Sign here.
You're finally here.
Thank you so much.
Let's go!
You have an early morning flight. Aren't you going to get some sleep?
How can I sleep? I was so worried!
What for? I'm back.
I was just unlucky. I was fined a lot.
All my work over the past two years has been wasted.
Wei Xiao Shan, pack your bags. We're leaving right away.
Where are we going? My flight isn't until the morning.
We're leaving right now.
Mei Xin, I've been trying to get you to understand.
Things are fine now, aren't they?
If I were selling smuggled cigarettes, do you think they would've let me out?
Last night was purely a misunderstanding. It was my CDs that were seized.
Seized?
Han Dong, we're parting ways now. Pretend you don't know me in New York!
How can your wife be like this?
She's so heartless.
Heartless? Couldn't you keep your mouth shut?
You know Mei Xin is ill-tempered!
Mei Xin!
Is it bad?
Someone reported him for selling smuggled cigarettes.
A cop disguised himself as a student looking to buy cigarettes.
There were no cigarettes but over 10 boxes of bootleg DVDs were found.
He was fined for illegal distribution.
All the money we earned over the years is gone now.
That's not too bad as long as he's fine.
What do you mean?
I'd never been in a police station before!
Honey, Han Dong is a very lucky man.
Nothing will happen to him.
He comes up with a lot of ideas
but he has a good heart and won't do illegal things.
Professor!
Mr. Han Dong.
It is my regret to inform you
that because you are in serious violation of the school's guidelines
we have decided to expel you from this institution.
Professor, listen. I can explain this.
It was all just a misunderstanding.
This is a final decision.
- Professor? - Yes?
- Excuse me, I need you for a moment. - Sure.
Please.
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