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[My Story For You]
[Episode 23]
Li Mu Zi, I never pegged you as such a high-powered working woman.
Nobody wants to work that hard. I was forced to by the job.
You're back?
What did the doctor say? Tell me in detail.
The doctor?
You're so brave! But why didn't you change before coming?
I just got back from Shanxi. These are the last things that are clean.
What did my parents say?
Your mom let me up here.
Why did you spring a surprise visit?
You should've told me in advance, so I could have prepared them.
I called you numerous times but your phone was off.
I...
My phone ran out of battery and turned off on its own.
Did you notice any symptoms before?
Why do you have myocarditis? (Heart muscle inflammation.)
She's been overworked.
You don't know how hard she's been pushing herself.
She doesn't tell you about her tough job.
I'm better now.
Do you know how worried I was?
Mu Zi? Mu Zi?
All of you should come out to the living room to talk.
If my parents admonish you, just try to bear with it.
They're my parents, not my uncle.
If you leave in a huff, it'll be difficult to repair the situation later.
Since I'm already here, I'm prepared.
Here, have some water.
Uncle and Auntie, I'll be leaving now.
- Come visit when you have the time. - Sure, no problem.
I'm leaving. Bye.
Have a seat.
I was in a hurry to catch a flight, so we didn't talk much last time.
You said you started working as soon as you graduated from vocational school.
Yes, my first job was at the TV station.
I later went back to the network company and sold books online.
So, today...
The company later closed down.
I bought a truck and am now doing long-distance transport.
Why did you choose to do long-distance transport?
I'm not discriminating against this job
but I just think your previous job experience has been wasted.
The industry is in a slump right now. It's hard to find a good job.
Available openings only offer a base salary of 1,000 yuan.
I bought a house before leaving my company.
My monthly mortgage payment is 2,000 yuan
so I had to find a job with a salary that can cover my mortgage.
What are your future plans? When will you find a stable job?
I'll work long-distance transport for a few years to save up some capital
and then I'll decide which direction I want to go.
Mu Zi, it's inappropriate to allow random people into a girl's bedroom.
You can stay with your friend in the living room.
I have some work to do.
Goodbye, Auntie.
Why don't I go--
Grandpa should still be awake. I'll take you to see him.
Okay.
Wasn't your grandpa upstairs the last time I came?
The stairs are inconvenient for the elderly.
He wanted to move downstairs. My parents found time to help him.
Come on.
Grandpa, I'm coming in.
Grandpa.
Chang Gong? I remember you. You're Mu Zi's classmate.
He came to see me, so I brought him to visit you.
Great. Come sit.
I have a friend who owned a CD store which was later sold.
He saved two boxes of cassette tapes for me.
I'll deliver them to you later.
Sure. Thank you for being so thoughtful.
- Have a seat. - Okay.
Why are you wearing two pairs of jeans? Is it that cold outside?
The inside pair is quite dirty.
I didn't have time to change
so I just put on a clean pair over them before coming in.
You are very thoughtful.
You changed jobs? Are you not at the TV station anymore?
No, I'm working long-distance transport now.
That's taxing!
That's a lot of time spent on the road.
It must be boring without a partner.
It is boring, so I turn on the radio and listen to it day and night.
It worked in the beginning to keep me awake
but I became numb to it after a while.
That's not safe when driving a truck. It could end up being disastrous.
I know, don't worry.
You must've visited many places.
I drive long-haul so that is two deliveries roundtrip
so that's why I'm driving all through China.
Tell me about it.
In the beginning
the hardest thing to adapt to was the daily routine.
I wake up at 4 a.m. every day.
It took a whole week to adjust to that.
Later on...
as I got used to driving
I noticed there is often a thick fog in the morning before the sun rises.
Visibility is less than 10 meters.
It was quite scary in the beginning.
It felt like I was in a horror film and it was honestly quite terrifying.
I later got used to it though.
My driver's license is for heavy passenger vehicles
so I have no problem driving trucks
but there definitely is a difference in operation.
Here.
You haven't seen me in 37 days but you're leaving so quickly.
Your grandpa needs rest. So do you.
My parents were so rude to you. I hope you don't take it to heart.
I really do mind.
How petty.
I should do some self-examination.
I wasn't prepared, so I deserved to be given the cold shoulder.
I had planned on taking two years to gain some stability in my life
before making an official visit.
But life happens and plans change.
Now I came at the worst possible time.
If I were your parents
I would also be displeased to see someone like me.
I have to go pick up cargo.
Remember to call me if anything happens.
If you can't reach me, leave me a message.
Once I have reception, I'll call you back right away.
You don't have anything to say?
Say something sweet.
You should be the one to say sweet things. I'm the patient here.
You really won't budge at all.
Fine, I'll go first.
I miss you.
Me too. The same.
Oh, right. I have something for you. I forgot to bring it.
What is it? Where is it?
It's in the car. I'll go get it. Wait here.
Let's go together.
Why are you so excited?
Did you forget what sickness you have?
Walk slowly.
No running.
You're not leaving! This is a kidnapping!
It's nothing special. Hold on.
These are crispy rice treats from Pujiang and Zhang Fei beef from Sichuan.
I love Sichuan treats!
- Hold on! - What?
This is my first time seeing your truck.
- Don't! - Let me see inside.
Why is it so dirty inside? Don't you clean up?
I just got back, so I didn't have time.
No wonder my mom says men are naturally messy
and their wives need to train them.
It seems I haven't trained you enough.
- I'll clean up for you. - The other side.
- Over here. - Here.
Leave it. I got it.
What's this?
- This. - A hammock.
- Where do you hang it? - Under the truck.
Underneath?
- Why don't I show you? - Okay.
Done.
The weather will be hot soon, so lying on this will be so comfortable.
Really? I want to try.
No, don't!
It's really dirty down there. Just showing you is enough.
Your truck can hold a lot.
You could take your friends and family on an excursion.
Turn around.
What's that?
A love letter.
[Mu Zi, My most beloved Mu Zi. I miss you...]
Mu Zi, you're not sleeping yet?
Mom, try this crispy rice treat.
I gave the Zhang Fei beef to the housekeeper
and we'll have it for dinner tomorrow.
You're going into the office to hand over your work, right?
Mom, I've been with him for several years now.
Why are you still treating him with the same attitude?
You were hospitalized and given two notices of critical illness.
Where was he then?
He didn't know.
As you heard, he's on long-hauls now.
His trips are 10 to 15 days roundtrip
and mostly in mountainous areas with no cell service.
Even if he knew, he couldn't make it back immediately.
Does he know you're quitting your job?
I didn't tell him.
We stay out of each other's professional lives.
You two are like children playing at puppy love
Mu Zi, have you thought about your future?
I have.
We have a lot in common.
He is out of town for most of the year.
You're in poor health. Who is going to take care of you?
When you're living with him in the future
you can't always be staying at our house and having us take care of you.
Mom, I can take care of myself.
You can take care of yourself?
You're so sick that you need to quit your job.
You're not even sure about a future job.
Let's not talk about how much he can earn with his current job.
At the very least, he doesn't even have any safeguards or insurance plans.
What if you get sick in the future?
He won't be driving long-hauls forever.
Okay, I won't continue debating this with you.
Your uncle spoke with his college professor
and he recommends you try for the graduate program.
Are you not happy about that?
Mom, if I was going to end up like this
I should've applied two years ago and I would've graduated by now.
I feel as if my two years of work were wasted.
It's not too late. You're still young.
It's just two years. You can do it.
Go to bed soon. Stop eating and brush your teeth.
Mom.
Now you've officially met my boyfriend.
Mu Zi, I envy you so much. You get to quit when you want.
There's nothing to be envious about.
My myocarditis is quite serious.
I nearly didn't make it out of the hospital.
My mom ordered me to quit.
Don't burn the midnight oil anymore.
All right. Take care of yourself.
That's my dad's car. I have to go.
Okay, take care.
You two can have these.
We'll miss you.
Take care.
- Bye. - Bye.
I wish I could quit just like that too.
Forget about it.
Someone from the other team got terminal stomach cancer a few months ago.
He already got his CPA license. Now it was all for nothing.
In our profession...
Those who survive are superhuman.
Those who don't survive change professions.
Professor Zhao, this is my niece.
She previously majored in broadcast journalism
and entered one of the top four companies after graduating.
Her job was considerably demanding.
Now she has myocarditis.
That's why her mother doesn't want her to continue at her job.
She plans on having her pursue further studies in graduate school.
Chang Gong? Chang Gong?
This is one of my relatives, Xiao Gong.
I'll be putting him in your care from now on.
Just pay him 2,000 yuan a month.
- Let him train with you. - No problem!
Hello.
Can you leave tonight?
I already brought my luggage.
Chang Gong, feel free to order me around. Don't hold back.
I wouldn't dare. You were referred by the boss.
No need to consider me.
Chang Gong, train him hard, so he turns out to be as industrious as you!
- All right, get in. - Okay.
- Uncle, I'm taking off. - Go on.
Put this up there.
Be gentle.
Nobody's helping us unload? We have a full truck.
They would be kind to help us unload. They're not obligated to help.
It's already 4 a.m. Everybody's asleep.
Come on. We'll do it ourselves.
Let's hurry up.
The sun will probably be up by the time we're done.
Then they'll be awake
and we can get this signed for and go get breakfast.
Come on.
You don't need to lift from the back. Just give me something to hold on to.
Come on.
- Okay, go. - That's it?
How long will it take if we carry one at a time?
All right, here you go.
Okay.
Here's another bag.
More? Do you want to have breakfast at the hospital?
Let's go.
You've been reading since last night. Do you like to read?
Yes, I even sold books before.
Sold books? In a bookstore or a stall on the street?
Online.
I used to work on a website that sold books.
You worked on a website?
I used to love chatting online in the chatrooms on NetEase or Sina.
That got boring later, so I switched to video games.
I've played games like Legend of Mir and Fantasy Westward Journey.
- Have you been on Eagle Chatroom? - Yes!
I've been to all the popular chatrooms.
I frequented the top 20 chatrooms.
I created that chatroom.
- That's so amazing! - It was just for fun.
For fun?
If my parents knew I created such a popular chatroom
they wouldn't have made me drive trucks.
Very impressive. There's a master hidden in the wild.
Don't bring up the past.
Life is full of hardships.
Don't mention it again.
Even those without such a glorious past keep bragging about themselves.
You, on the other hand, keep it such a secret and won't allow questions.
Watch out!
It's fine as long as we're okay.
Someone will take care of your vehicle.
This is the middle of nowhere. The ambulance will take too long.
Come, I'll give you a ride to the hospital.
Thank you.
Young man, driving a truck isn't easy. Pay more attention.
Look at what you've done to your mentor.
You're fortunate nobody died
or else you'd feel guilty for the rest of your life.
All right, don't scold him anymore or else he'll be afraid to drive.
Afraid to drive? That'd be one less danger on the road.
Let's go.
It's nothing too serious. The other hospital did a good job.
Remember to come in for follow-ups.
Thank you, Auntie.
You haven't been paying for medical insurance, have you?
I was unemployed for a year and didn't think about paying for it.
Later on, I wasn't around much as a trucker
so it didn't even occur to me.
It's better to have insurance.
You don't think you need it since you're young
but it'll be a problem once you're older.
Go ask around.
There are places that offer medical insurance for the unemployed.
Okay.
You are good friends with Xiao Ai and Liu Ming Tao.
If you have the chance, help me talk to them.
Did they have a disagreement?
This is a family matter and I shouldn't be troubling you with this.
But Xiao Ai has moved to the hospital's living quarters.
She has a very stubborn disposition.
She doesn't talk to me.
I can't do anything about her.
Yes, Liu Ming Tao has his problems.
But I've seen him come here every few days.
I think he's sincere in wanting to reconcile.
Help me talk to her.
Okay, I'll talk to her when I have time.
I'll call her and have her walk you out.
My mom wants you to persuade me, doesn't she?
She's acting so willfully. She's usually quite understanding.
She's just worried about you. It's understandable.
Liu Ming Tao borrowed money from my grandma again.
And from my parents.
All of this was without my knowledge.
The first time, I asked you and Han Dong to help.
I can't do that this time.
He and I are married. I can only rely on myself.
Since I chose the wrong man
it's better to end things quickly.
He's a businessman. Borrowing money is excusable.
Perhaps you're overreacting.
This is a personal matter. I didn't want to involve you.
I have my reasons.
My mom doesn't know the whole story.
She's prone to worry. I don't want to burden her.
If he asks to borrow money from you, you mustn't give him any.
Your first run and you cause a crash!
What can you do right?
Look at what you've done to Chang Gong!
He'll be out of commission for at least two months!
Had a crash?
It's nothing serious.
Kid, you've wasted your teacher's trip this time.
I will take care of Chang Gong.
I'll take over his jobs for the next two months
and the money will go to him.
That's more like it! At least you're taking responsibility.
It's okay.
Chang Gong, a bone fracture is no small matter!
It will ache when you grow old.
What happened to the cargo after the crash?
It was building materials, so there wasn't much damage.
I delivered the goods but I just had to pay some compensation.
You had to pay?
What about your medical costs? Did the kid pay for you?
I paid myself.
You don't even have medical insurance!
It must've cost a lot.
You should make him pay your medical fees and for lost labor!
You should hold him to it.
He's a trucker like me. It's not an easy job.
It's not appropriate to blame him for everything.
Besides, he's quite a sincere and honest kid.
Honest? You're even more honest.
Didn't you always teach me to be an honest person?
That's...
Mu Zi hasn't come to visit?
She... doesn't know.
She doesn't know about such a serious incident?
I'll get it.
She's been busy with work.
She's sick due to exhaustion and is recuperating at home.
She would be so worried if she found out, so I didn't tell her.
You two are acting like two young kids.
How will you two live together in the future?
However it works out.
This water was for you.
Have some water.
I really regret it now.
I should've found a woman with a similar family background for you.
Then you wouldn't have to spoil her so much.
What does this have to do with her family?
I like Mu Zi.
Seeing her smile makes me happy.
I don't want her to know about unhappy things because she will be sad.
You can understand that, can't you?
I can't!
When your dad gets a toothache, he whines and complains
and wants the whole world to know.
He makes sure he has my attention.
By the way, a few days ago, your sister secretly told me
she wants to get married.
Goodness. She's finally settling down?
What do you mean by finally?
Think about how long she's been dating and how long you've been dating.
I'm not the same as her.
It's still early for me.
Early? How old do you think you are?
Mom, tell me already. I'm going to fall asleep.
You know me. If I don't get this out, it'll keep me up.
Okay, hurry up and get to the point.
Rent is going up nowadays.
Should I increase the rent?
You mean Xiao Shan's unit?
I was thinking that since they bought a house, they would move out soon.
That's why I didn't raise the issue of rent.
But it's been nearly a year now.
Housing prices and rent in the market have been skyrocketing.
Our rent is 300 yuan lower than the average.
You can decide for yourself. I have no say.
But later on, I thought, Xiao Shan is still studying
and his mom isn't capable of much but selling steamed buns.
If I raise the rent now, they'll be under so much pressure.
Their house is in the suburbs.
It's so far and isn't easy to rent out, so they won't get much income from that.
You’re right.
Maybe they'll move out in a few months.
If they move, Xiao Shan's mom will be all alone so far away.
I'll be worried about her.
She's not in great health. If she lives here, I can still look after her.
Okay, then don't raise the rent.
Yes, I won't raise the rent.
After all that, it was just a bunch of rubbish.
No, it wasn't! You helped me decide.
You were the only one talking. All I did was yawn.
Anything else to say?
Driving long hauls is so hard on your brother.
He now gets a month of rest because he's injured.
Can you help me take care of him?
Now this is what you really wanted to say.
Your dad's asthma is acting up again.
I can't look after your brother all the time.
How about this? We'll take turns cooking for him. Okay?
Sure, as long as he can stomach my cooking.
Then that's a deal. Don't break your word.
Okay.
I have to go to work in a bit. I'll cook for you now.
Chang Gong, you work so hard and earn so much.
You're still too frugal to turn on the air conditioning. It's so hot.
You're so much trouble.
It's not summer yet.
Use this for now.
It was a waste for Han Dong to purchase that air conditioner for you.
Where's Mu Zi?
Why am I the one taking care of you when you're injured?
She doesn't know I'm home.
You treat your girlfriend with care but don't mind enslaving your sister.
Li Ning Feng has been swamped at work
but I'm cooking for you instead of for him.
I thank you with all my heart.
That's not Mu Zi, is it?
You get it.
Turn off the stove.
Hello, Mrs. Zhang.
Don't blindly make assumptions. I'm Zhang Chang Gong's sister.
He's here for you.
- You must be Xiao Gong, right? - Yes.
The one who crashed my brother's truck?
Great. Take this.
The fried rice is almost done.
You can take over.
- How old are you? - 20 years old.
From now on, you'll call me Sister Yao Yao.
Sister Yao.
- Sister Yao Yao. - Sister Yao Yao.
There's finally someone younger than me.
I'm taking off.
He's yours.
Bike carefully, Sister Yao... Yao.
Can you cook?
I've never done it before.
Give that to me. You can assist.
You can help me serve when it's done.
- Okay. - Turn this on.
It is quite hot in here.
How do I turn it on? It's not turning on.
I got it. Hold this.
Would you like some?
Later.
I'll help you.
It might be hot.
You can drink it.
Okay.
It's pretty good.
This is the latest payment.
2 deliveries, 12,000 yuan.
You didn't deduct gas and tolls?
- I paid on my own. - What for?
Take your wages and the money you put in.
Chang Gong, I--
If you want to work with me, you'll take it.
I should go. I have to load up tonight for a haul to Yunnan.
Wait.
Take this. Buy some food on the road.
Chang Gong, I...
Take it.
I'm going to go now.
Take it easy.
You're driving on your own. Don't drive tired.
Don't worry. I won't make another mistake.
Boss.
What happened to your arm?
A car accident. It's nothing serious.
I was just passing by.
I knew you bought a house here, so I thought I'd visit you.
Come on up.
No, thanks. Walk with me?
- Okay. - Let's go.
- How have you been lately? - Fine.
- I'll drink first. - Cheers.
You're not eating anything?
No, I ate earlier.
Then I'll dig in.
This has an authentic taste to it.
This place has always been good. When I was working, I came in often.
Speaking of which
I'm reminded of the time when I asked you to fix the Y2K bug.
I really miss
the days of entrepreneurship when we worked tirelessly together.
Lately...
I've been thinking about what happened between us.
I feel guilty.
I'm not much different from other bosses.
When I first received venture capital funds...
I thought that since I had money
I would hire the professionals, the experts, and a CEO
and the company would prosper in their hands.
When any boss receives money and it gets to his head...
that's probably a mistake he would make.
Chang Gong.
I'm sorry.
It's in the past, Boss.
- Drink as much as you like. - Okay.
Yes, it's all in the past.
But I've always felt apologetic towards you.
That's why I wanted to talk to you.
This was a problem with the industry.
If the industry had been doing well, your strategy would've worked.
Do you still plan on working in the Internet field?
I'm at peace.
I'm setting aside my Internet dream for now
since earning money and supporting my family is more important.
Besides, given the few skills I have
I'm no competition for those who have a college education.
I was lucky to have met you back then.
It was your trust in me that allowed me to soar so far.
Now that I think about it...
I'm living a more steadfast life now.
You're still young. You'll have plenty of opportunities.
You're not old either.
I have a head of white hair!
Let's eat.
I'm leaving.
Where to?
Home.
Why are you humming?
Are you a ghost? Did you drift in here?
You didn't make a sound! You scared me.
What makes you so happy?
I saw an old friend today and we had a good time talking.
Put this in for me.
Give it.
What was a handicap like you doing outside?
I can't believe you.
Move it. Don't get in my way.
It's so hot and you just have the fan on instead of turning on the AC?
I'm at home every day. I can't have the AC on all day.
Since you're back, you can turn it on. I'm not stopping you.
Do you have to be so frugal? What are you saving up for?
You're saving up to get married, aren't you?
Have you set a date? When is it?
It's so hot. Don't get so close. Go away.
Tell me when you've set a date. I'll clear out.
What are you doing?
Turning on the AC!
It's so hot. Your arm will bother you even more.
It's such a waste of electricity!
This works just the same.
Actually, I am a cop.
[Postgraduate Entrance Examination Prep Guide]
Message me back when you have reception.
I miss you.
What area are you in now?
There happens to be reception. I'm in Shanxi.
You'll be gone for so long this time.
You won't be back for two months?
New Year's just passed. There is a lot of work.
I read a story the other day.
It was about a boy who liked a girl, so he kept writing love letters to her
but the girl never replied.
For every letter he wrote, he lost a little more hope.
In the end, after 99 letters, he couldn't continue on
so he married someone else.
He didn't know that the girl had a wedding dress ready
and was just waiting for his 100th letter.
That is such a shame.
I've been saving the letters you gave me.
I read them whenever I'm unhappy.
I brought them with me both times I was hospitalized.
I'll write to you whenever I have free time.
I have nothing else to do at motels anyway except read.
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