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[My Story For You]
[Episode 21]
My brother has a lot of pride.
Be careful what you say.
Don't worry, I know what to do.
Yao Yao?
Go put on some clothes.
Zhang Chang Gong, your sister is here!
Chang Gong.
I had a late shift last night.
Yao Yao wanted me to see you. You're unemployed?
Your brother isn't that fragile.
I guess I am.
I've been working at a karaoke hall lately.
I'm making enough to get by.
You're still paying off the mortgage. Just getting by isn't enough.
It's not enough but I need to make some money.
I've used up all my savings.
I need to make sure I can afford the basics.
If you can't keep up, you'll have to sell the house.
I am thinking about that.
You can't.
If Mom finds out, she'll be so mad that she won't be able to sleep.
That's why you can't stay at your current job for long.
I have a friend who is in long-distance transport.
Would you be interested? I could refer you.
Long-distance transport?
It's hard work but it pays a lot.
I'm not afraid of hard work as long as I get paid.
If you do a good job, you could easily earn 200,000 yuan a year.
I can do it.
Okay, I'll contact him. I'll call you tomorrow.
- Thank you, Officer Li. - You're welcome.
What for? He's your brother-in-law.
Sorry about earlier.
I was napping.
Officer Li, it must've been two or three years since we last met.
We played basketball last time.
Yes.
You haven't eaten yet, have you? I'll go buy some food.
No need to. We're going home in a bit.
Home?
His house.
We've had alternating night shifts and haven't had a meal together all week.
I don't want you and my brother getting in our way.
- Here you go. - Thank you.
- I don't want any. - I wasn't going to give you any.
Here, come on in.
You're quite smart to have gotten a commercial driver's license early on.
Take a seat.
I have lots of work but not enough manpower.
It's no problem for you to join us but you'll have to purchase a vehicle first.
Do you mean I have to buy my own vehicle?
Yes.
You don't profit much from renting. It's not worthwhile.
It's better to have your own truck.
Besides, not many people rent out trucks for long hauls.
This is an old friend of mine. You can buy from him.
Is this reliable?
You're so cautious. Were you scammed before?
I really was scammed before.
I wouldn't dare scam Officer Li's friend!
Don't worry. This friend of mine will take care of everything for you.
You can decide how big a truck you want to buy.
A good used truck will be inexpensive.
Have a look.
It's like new.
Be careful.
Look at the truck bed.
And the wipers.
What do you think?
This is the best used vehicle I have.
The previous owner was also a long-haul trucker.
He just upgraded to a 24-ton truck this month.
That's why he's selling this.
Since Liu referred you, I'll offer you a good deal.
80,000 yuan.
80,000 yuan?
Don't worry. You'll earn 6,000 yuan with one long-haul job.
If you work hard, you can fit in two to three trips a month.
You'll recoup the investment in a few months.
Let me think about this.
Okay. I'll save this for another two days for you.
Think about it.
The truck has no problems.
Ms. Chong, it's been a long time.
When did you get back?
I've been back for two weeks.
Let's walk.
Han Dong?
I didn't hear Jia You say you were back.
Professor Fu, Mrs. Fu, you're both here.
Come in and have a seat.
You seem to have lost weight.
A bit. A lot has happened lately.
You don't look like you've changed much.
You two have been together for a few years now.
You're not going to call me Uncle?
Don't be shy.
Since you're back, you two should get married soon.
Jia You isn't young anymore and she's older than you.
Since she feels shy about rushing you, I'll do it for her.
I should... discuss this with her first.
You didn't tell them we broke up?
They would ask so many questions. It's too much trouble.
They're elders after all.
I'll find time to tell them later.
Where's Xiao Shan? How come I haven't seen him?
I miss him.
I let his father take him.
He doesn't have a registered residence here in Jinghu
so his schooling was on a temporary basis.
A few years of school in the States would be better.
If he can adapt, he'll stay there. That would be good for him.
How could you bear to let him go?
I can as long as it's good for him.
Children will eventually grow up and become independent.
What I admire the most is your rationality.
You must've come to see me for something, right?
Yes. Chang Gong is in need of money.
I'm in a bit of trouble and can't go home.
You sold the store, right?
Yes, it wasn't making a profit.
I couldn't watch the store all the time
but monthly revenue wasn't enough to cover employee wages.
Yes, the CD market isn't doing well.
Give me a moment.
The CD store sold for 80,000 yuan.
This is your 40,000 yuan. I saved it for you.
The PIN is your birthdate.
Thanks.
When I get back on my feet, I'll pay you back.
The store was already yours.
This is best.
Neither of us will feel one of us owes the other.
You're still the one who thinks of everything.
You're the one with the childish temper.
All right, it's getting late. I should go.
You only have your uncle and aunt here in Jinghu.
If you run into any problems, you can come to me.
- My number is still the same. - Okay.
I have 50,000 yuan here.
Chong Jia You said she can lend you another 40,000 yuan if that's not enough.
It's enough.
It's just this once.
Don't help me again.
I'll punch you if you say that again.
I hope it'll work out this time.
Li Ning Feng is an upstanding man. His friends should be reliable as well.
On this, I don't have any complaints about your brother-in-law.
Here you go.
Try it out first. I'll complete the paperwork this week.
- Thank you. - You're welcome.
Mom.
How come you had time to come home?
- Did you miss me? - Yes.
I'll be away soon.
I came back to visit you, Dad, and Yao Yao.
- Going on a business trip? - Sort of.
Go on in.
- Are they inside? - Yes.
You're going on a long haul?
Yes. I already bought a truck. I'm leaving the day after tomorrow.
The first stop is Henan, then I head for Shenzhen
where I'll transport cargo back.
I don't approve!
Why would you suddenly become a long-haul trucker?
It's grueling and dangerous. You might not earn more than your job.
I don't approve of this!
Did you run into problems at your current job?
You can change jobs
but you mustn't go into long-haul trucking.
Do you hear me?
Mom, you'll really have to knit woolen long underwear for me now.
It'll be cold in the truck.
Don't change the subject! I'm being serious here!
And you! Stop watching the darn news!
Talk some sense into your son! Do you hear me?
It's war again. The US is waging war again.
- Really? - They're such bullies.
- Who are they fighting against? - Iraq.
George W. Bush wants war
even if the Iraqis have weapons of mass destruction.
Enough! I know what you're doing! You're all changing the subject.
Am I the only who cares about Chang Gong?
What are you saying? We're just concerned about world affairs.
Show some concern for your son instead!
How old do you think he is?
When I was his age, I was already married to you.
Did my mom ever meddle in my business?
People will laugh at us if you still make decisions for him.
He's going to be a long-haul trucker. That's such a dangerous job!
Have you made up your mind?
Long-distance transport is dangerous but it pays a lot.
I've decided. I even bought a truck.
Your Third Uncle used to drive long-haul.
He earned a lot of money. You can get some tips from him.
No need. Officer Li referred me to the job and they're treating me well.
Okay, since you've decided, I support you.
Someone gave me a bottle of mulled rice wine a few days ago.
Why don't we have a drink?
Make some side dishes for us.
Mom.
Here.
I got it, Dad.
Long-hauls pay a lot of money
but they're also grueling and dangerous.
When you're in a remote area
don't get out of the vehicle, no matter what happens.
Highway robbers like to target long-haul truckers.
Okay.
But...
A few years of hard work won't be bad.
It's called life experience.
Dad, you sure are open-minded.
Even so, you have no hope.
When it comes to you and Officer Li, at most, I'll keep it a secret for you.
You can figure out how to break it to your mom.
How did you find out?
How did I find out?
In the alleyway, you look back three times with every step.
How could I not figure it out?
Who looks back three times every step?
I did it.
Whenever I watched your mom leave, I would keep looking back at every step.
See now?
As if! You wouldn't dare look at my mom.
Once.
Twice.
Thrice.
When our son is making a mistake
you show him support instead of trying to urge him to stop!
He's not a child anymore.
You don't use your brain and instead make a ruckus.
Who are you talking about?
Your son always liked computers, didn't he?
He didn't even take his computer with him when he moved.
That indicates a problem, doesn't it?
You think I didn't notice?
I thought if he encountered a problem at work
he could just work at another one of the many Internet companies.
What was there to be afraid of?
He has his own considerations.
He doesn't tell us because he's afraid we'll worry.
I'm his mother. What can't he tell me?
So what if you're his mom?
You should mentally prepare yourself.
There will be plenty of things your son won't tell you
especially after he gets married.
He'll keep things from his mom?
If I told my mom everything when I was young
all hell would've broken loose.
If he tells everything to his mom, that would make him a foolish son.
Look! I missed a stitch while talking to you!
Darn it!
Don't take it out on me!
Why wouldn't I? Look at this!
My night's worth of knitting has gone to waste! I have to take it all apart!
Take me with you on your first long haul.
I have nothing to do anyway. It'll be fun.
- If you want. - Really?
I can't drive a truck with my license though.
I won't be able to take over for you.
I'll only be able to chat and relieve your boredom.
I'll just pretend you're pet cargo.
I have no problem with you coming along, but don't regret it.
Why would I regret it?
I'm bored out of my mind staying at your lousy house.
Gosh, I'm beginning to regret this already.
Don't bring too... much.
Hey, we're going on a long haul.
I said, we're going on a long haul, not vacation!
Why are you bringing so much?
This is just enough.
Cocky, aren't you?
I have too many things. Carry some for me.
Stuff this in there.
I didn't know the freight terminal was so big.
- Which one's yours? - This one.
Why did you throw my suitcase back there?
I don't have enough space for that inside.
Leave it in the back.
Why are you just like a dung beetle?
You have to roll your crap with you everywhere you go.
I need this stuff.
Put this back here.
Close the door.
This is nice. You can see pretty far.
It's better than a sports car.
There's enough space in the back to sleep in.
With a truck like this, you won't even need your house.
It's just a bit cold. There's no heat?
A truck with a heating unit would've cost over 200,000 yuan.
I've learned something new. Trucks can be that expensive?
Chang Gong, let's go!
We'll welcome a new chapter of our lives on the road.
Save some of your energy.
Let's see if you'll still be so perky when you're sick of sitting.
That won't happen.
Buckle up.
- All right, we're going. - Full speed ahead!
We'll have to find a place for a massage later.
How about I tie a bow on you and give you a bubble bath?
Don't be ridiculous.
I'll be stiff all over if I don't get a massage.
Lie down in the back.
- Is the back really for lying down? - You think?
All right.
This is in the way.
Do you regret bringing so much now?
I'll have muscle knots all over if I don't lie down.
I need to take a leak.
I can't stop.
- I can't hold it in much longer! - Find a bottle.
Where?
- It's full, man. - Drink it.
You're kidding. You're telling me to drink? I already have a full bladder.
Don't throw it out! What am I supposed to drink later?
Have a sip before I pour it out.
Pour it out.
Don't spill in my truck.
Don't look back.
Don't you dare splash anywhere.
It's late in the night.
My darlings, are you still working out there?
Are you still on the move in a foreign land?
Those driving late at night
remember to have an energy drink to give yourselves an energy boost.
Be safe.
There are so many commercials.
I'm so sleepy. Put on a song.
I'm driving. You change the station.
This one.
Old Zhang driving to the northeast.
That's you.
A troublesome driver stirring up trouble.
Geez, this is so boring.
I'm never going on another long haul with you.
I'll need to sleep for three days straight after this.
We're almost there. Be a good boy and buck up.
Sing along.
Sorry, the subscriber you dialed is outside of the coverage area.
What are you doing?
Is that really necessary?
[Park, Sleep, and Eat]
Don't worry, nobody would dare steal a vehicle here.
If I take your money, I'll definitely keep your vehicle safe.
That's what I was told when I was referred here.
It's 50 yuan a night for lodging. The parking fee is 25 yuan.
75 yuan total.
Okay, here's 75 yuan.
Here's your key.
Deliver a pot of boiled water to room 10!
Where is that located?
The second floor.
- Okay, thank you. - No problem.
You look so darn tired, like you have nothing to live for.
One bed or two?
One bed. Two beds cost more.
I'll pay!
Okay, I know. Save whatever we can.
Bring that up.
- Can't you give me a hand? - No.
Get up and wipe yourself down with the hot water.
The stench won't kill you.
Chang Gong, I'm going to fall apart from exhaustion soon. Save it for tomorrow.
I'm going to sleep.
You can have that side.
Take off your shoes!
I can't move.
Your hot water is outside the door.
Okay!
Sorry, the subscriber you dialed is outside of the coverage area.
Please try again later.
Sorry, the subscriber you dialed is outside of the coverage area.
Please try again later.
- Hello? - Hello?
I'm listening. Talk.
Where are you?
I... I'm at a small motel outside of Shenzhen.
Why are you in Shenzhen?
I bought a truck and am now doing long-distance transport.
Why didn't you pick up?
I thought you were behind on your mortgage payments, so you ran off.
I'm not running away. I'm on the job.
The highway goes through a lot of mountains.
The reception is probably bad in the mountains.
I was probably in those regions when you called.
When will you be heading back?
That's hard to say. I'll need to pick up the return cargo first.
It'll probably be two days.
What's the matter? Did you need something?
You can tell me over the phone.
If it's urgent, I'll find someone to handle it.
Handle what?
I was so worried when I couldn't reach you.
Zhang Chang Gong, don't play dumb with me.
Tell me. Do you not want to see me anymore?
Didn't we see each other at the mall?
- Last time. - Last time?
Even if I tricked you last time by saying my computer was broken
you're being too petty for holding the grudge for so long.
Mu Zi.
You're a smart person.
You must know what I'm thinking.
I'm not smart. I'm a dumb koala.
Honey, let me explain!
- It's not what you think! - Get out of here!
Honey, let me inside! It's the middle of the night!
I'm moving to a quieter area. I'll call you right back.
Sorry, the subscriber you dialed has used up the card balance.
Sorry, your card is empty. Please recharge your card.
Sir, do you know where I can recharge my calling card?
There's a kiosk down the street on the right. You can try there.
Thank you.
Sir, give me a 100 yuan rechargeable calling card.
Okay.
Here you go.
Hello?
I recharged my card.
I was just going to recharge for you.
I'll call you.
If you call me, it'll be long-distance and roaming.
That's not economical.
It's okay. I just got paid.
All right.
I'm in the new room of your house.
You looked through my things?
Yes, I made a big mess.
What did you see?
A lot.
And my things.
I... I just wanted to keep a memento. I didn't mean anything by it.
I hope you won't take it to heart.
Why do you need a memento? We haven't broken up.
You're my boyfriend.
Where would I put you if not in my heart?
To put it nicely, I'm a long-distance transporter.
To put it bluntly, I'm just a truck driver.
One trip takes me through a lot of provinces.
I'll only be home a few days a month.
What about me?
To put it nicely, I'm a senior.
To put it bluntly, I'm just an accountant.
I follow my boss all over the world.
When I'm at home, I get off work at two or three in the morning.
I'm worse off than you are.
Hey, you're already working.
Why are you still as disgruntled as when you were a student?
Who says? I've changed a lot.
In the past, I would've quit already.
Get up! Time to load the cargo.
Did someone incapacitate you? You haven't moved an inch all night!
What's the hurry? Wait until tomorrow.
Do you get a say in this?
I promised the cargo would be loaded today!
Get up quickly. Don't dawdle. We can head home as soon as we load up.
This bed is so hard.
I'll be damned if I come with you again.
Aren't you tired? How can you have any energy?
Fine, you win. You sure are strong.
Dang.
Why is the water so cold?
Geez, it's 50 yuan a night. Stop being so picky.
Wait! Get out!
Don't use my toothbrush. Use your own.
Lunatic.
I was looking for it all morning.
- Isn't this yours? - It's not in there.
Yours is over there.
When did I take this out?
Didn't you receive 7,000 yuan yesterday?
Let's find a better place to stay on the way back.
It's just for a night. It doesn't matter where we stay.
What? It makes all the difference.
Listen, you must be particular about your quality of life.
Han Dong, you only have three minutes to wash up.
Five minutes maximum.
There's no time to eat here. You can eat in the truck.
Wait.
I don't think you came back to sleep all night.
Where did you go without me?
I was on the phone all night.
All night? That must've cost a lot.
I recharged 300 yuan. It's all gone now.
300 yuan?
Zhang Chang Gong, you jerk.
I've been eating and sleeping with you all these days.
You only spent 50 yuan on this lousy place for me to sleep
but you spent 300 yuan on the phone!
What a terrible friend you are!
You'll lose your friends this way.
Here, a towel.
I don't want yours!
- This is yours! - It's not mine.
Han Dong, get in.
- I'm not done yet. - Forget about it! Hurry and get in!
Get out! Get out! Get out!
- Get out! - You sure moved fast!
Get out!
Who are they?
Can't you tell? They're robbing us.
Are you getting out or not?
Call the police!
We're too far. It'll be no use. They won't get here in time.
Sit tight. I'll drive away.
Don't. What if you hit them?
Get out! Get out!
Hold this.
Get out! Get out!
Get out!
Do you want to die? There are four of them!
I won't fight them.
Give me my bag. I'll give them money.
Get out! Get out!
Get out!
What are you all doing?
You're lucky this time!
Let's go!
Are you okay? Do you need help?
Just started driving long haul?
You were so careless! Why would you wash your truck here?
Leave a few empty bottles in your truck next time.
Take leaks in the truck.
Don't get out in remote areas and don't bother washing your truck.
Thank you so much!
We're leaving now!
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