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[My Story For You]
[Episode 26]
The motel is full. I got some hot water.
We'll sleep in the truck.
Let's not. It's so cold. Let's stay up until dawn.
Talk about your past.
There's nothing to talk about.
I keep trying to think of topics I can chat with you about
but I feel I am so empty-headed.
I'm afraid I can't keep up a conversation and you'll find me annoying.
Talk about yourself.
Me? There's nothing to talk about.
There must be a reason you became a trucker at such a young age.
I've always had bad grades. I gave up on studying in middle school.
My mom was worried, so she hired a private tutor for me
hoping I could get into a good high school.
It still didn't work out in the end.
My mom later used connections to get me into nursing school.
You haven't seen too many male nurses, have you?
They are pretty rare.
If you went to nursing school, you should be like my sister.
Your family is pretty well-off.
We're all right. Not too shabby.
That's why my mom was pretty unhappy when she found out I became a trucker.
Then I bragged about your glorious history to my mom.
She's no longer trying to stop me because she knows I'm following a good mentor.
You must've exaggerated a lot. I'm not that glorious.
You treat me even better than my real brothers do.
In the past, I had a boss who took very good care of me.
When I made mistakes, he would take responsibility for them.
When I see you, I'm reminded of the way he looked after me.
I want to teach you well.
In any case, I'm set on following you.
I'm quitting after New Year's.
I'll do whatever you're doing.
You're just as clingy as my sister.
Go take a nap in the back.
You sleep. I'll keep watch.
We'll each sleep two hours. I'll wake you up later.
Go.
We were careless.
I didn't expect such a sudden heavy downpour.
What if the cargo gets soaked?
We'll see what they say when we arrive at the delivery point.
Change your clothes. Don't catch a cold.
[I'm back from Hawaii.]
Did you come to Yunnan to visit relatives?
Can you hear me, Mu Zi?
Hello?
How could you be so careless?
Is this your first day on the job?
Look at that! All the cardboard boxes are moldy!
You're lucky I'm such a nice person.
You're lucky I'm paying you gas money.
I'm sorry.
What a bully!
The stock didn't even go bad! He's deducting so much for moldy boxes.
All right, keep it down. It was our mistake.
Let's go.
We're not loading cargo?
No. We're going to pick someone up.
Let's go to the train station.
We'll buy two tickets. I'll take you home.
I came to experience life with you.
Is this your girlfriend?
Call her Mu Zi.
Hi, Mu Zi.
Why don't you and Chang Gong take the train back?
We have to go through the Taihang Mountains.
If weather is bad, it could take us days. It's grueling.
He's right. You're in poor health. It'll be too hard on you.
I'm not afraid.
I knew you wouldn't let me tag along, so I came prepared with all my medications.
What does it look like inside your truck? Let me see.
Here.
Come in.
Is this the sort of place you usually stay in?
This is like heaven to me.
In the hottest days of summer and the coldest days of winter
when I can't sleep in the truck, I stay in places like this.
If I'd known, I would've brought my own linens.
No need. It would've been a waste.
To be honest, with quilts like these
even if you put a sheet on top of them, it still won't be clean.
Don't take off your clothes when you go to bed.
I'll arrange some thick clothes for you to lie on
and then cover you with some thinner clothes.
You can sleep without touching the sheets.
There will be better accommodations once we're past this area.
Am I that delicate?
You make me sound like the princess and the pea.
You are a princess in my mind.
- Here's your hot water. - Hold on.
Hey.
These places are so strange.
The attendant leaves the hot water but there's nobody outside when you check.
I'll clean this basin with hot water.
I just brought in this basin. It's mine, so it's clean.
Oh, when I went to Hawaii, my mom even arranged a blind date for me.
The man she introduced me to went to kindergarten with me.
It was quite awkward.
But when we talked in private, we were honest with each other.
Guess what?
He has a girlfriend and their story had more ups and downs than ours.
His girlfriend is even in a rock band.
Your mom is quite unhappy with me.
Yes, I came to see you in secret.
I told her Lin Jin was just dumped and needs my company.
Lin Jin was dumped?
Was she even in a relationship? How did she get dumped?
Who knows? Whatever.
In a relationship with you.
Oh, right.
I bought a towel for you. Use it to wipe off and warm up.
Here.
Go.
Lie down.
All right, be careful when turning over. It takes a lot of steps to tuck you in.
I can stay like this all night.
I'm sorry to put you through this.
It's okay.
During school military drills
I stood at attention and got soaked in the rain.
I'll be fine.
No, I should get you another blanket.
I don't need it.
You're cold when Zhang Chang Gong thinks you're cold.
- Where are you going? - I'm getting another blanket.
Look at this.
What do you think? Doesn't it look cool?
Look at its graceful lines in the shape of a leaf.
Nokia applied for a patent for this new model phone.
It supports MMS, plays videos and music, and has everything you can think of.
Take a look.
This is pretty nice.
Can you give us a discount?
Seeing as you're students and probably don't have much money
I'll give you a discount if you show me your student ID.
Your boss won't fire you for that?
I'm the boss!
We thought you were just a working college student.
That's nice to hear. Just for that, I'll give you a 20 percent discount!
What a great deal!
Han Dong.
- Take care of them. - Boss, do we still get the discount?
- Yes. 20 percent off. - Okay, got it.
Here to buy a phone?
I can't come to see you if I'm not buying a phone?
Of course you can.
Are you busy? Can you step out?
I could.
I just want to talk to you.
You came just to talk to me?
I'm so flattered.
- You can't stop being cheeky, can you? - I can't.
I've been like this since the day you met me. Has that ever changed?
Let's talk in the car.
New car?
I just bought it a month ago.
The new car smell is strong.
What's the matter?
Did something happen?
It's Xiao Shan's birthday today.
This is the first time since he was born
that I'm not spending his birthday with him.
It makes me sad.
Yes, it's today. I completely forgot.
I'm not usually like this.
I'm usually fine.
I don't know what it is. I felt like coming to you when I felt sad.
What's the big deal?
When you're happy, we can hang out and have fun.
When you're sad, I'll lend you my shoulder.
That's what friends are for.
You're really leaning on me?
Aren't you afraid I'll rekindle my old flame for you?
Um...
Let's put on some music.
Why did we break up back then?
It was my fault. I had a jealous streak.
Now that I think back on it, I was so immature.
You were too immature.
You were like a child and I had to sweet-talk you all the time.
When I was with Xiao Shan's father, he was the one who spoiled me.
But when I was with you, I had to indulge you.
Only you could keep a leash on my temper.
As if. Who was the one holding the leash?
When we were together, I was walking on cloud nine with just a smile from you.
When you were mad at me, I felt like I was in hell.
Why are we talking about this? It's all in the past.
Let's listen to music.
You two made up?
Nonsense.
My life is doomed.
Always the wrong people at the wrong time.
Am I cursed?
What happened between you two? Explain.
Nothing happened.
But I have a feeling.
She's still carrying a torch for me.
She came just to see me today.
Goodness.
Chong Jia You is actually a woman with such hidden depths.
I really don't feel anything for her anymore.
No? Then why did you bring her back here?
What do you know?
She came to see me today and cried in my car.
I couldn't be so cruel as to say, "Hey, you can cry at home."
I had to bring her here until she has cried enough before taking her home.
Stop. I don't have much experience. It's no use asking me.
Wait.
I came to video chat with my girlfriend.
How did this turn into giving you psychological counseling?
You can video chat after she leaves tomorrow.
Where am I going to stay?
Why don't you play video games with me all night?
We can't. My computer is in the bedroom.
Either go to an Internet cafe or sleep in Chang Gong's room.
Take your pick.
I'm going to sleep in Chang Gong's room.
I won't fall for helping you level up. Goodnight.
Get out of here.
What are you doing?
You're up? You scared me.
Perfect. I have breakfast ready.
There is a new towel and toothbrush on the living room coffee table.
You can get it yourself.
Playing games?
I'm just logging in.
It can train on its own when I'm sleeping.
Don't get addicted to games. It'll hold you back.
It's my way of getting my mind off things.
Go wash up. I'll take you to school after breakfast.
Okay.
Are you picking me up tonight?
We'll see.
I'll call you later.
Okay.
A new camera. Isn't it high tech?
High tech!
Let me show you what to do. Log in here.
Then click for video call.
Just wait.
Goodness. Han Dong, why am I so nervous?
Aren't you doomed?
Why are you nervous?
- I'm getting water. What do you want? - I'll also have water.
[Calling Mei Xin...]
Han Dong, come quickly! It's on!
What's on?
- This... - Oh, it's connected.
It's connected.
Hi, Mei Xin.
Hi.
Mei Xin, now I know why you didn't accept any of your admirers in the States.
Turns out you like pure and simple boys like Wei Xiao Shan. Right?
Smart.
What are you saying? Who says you can eavesdrop on us?
Who's eavesdropping? You're using my computer!
So what? Get out. This is my personal time.
Don't spy on me. Get out.
Why are you all like this? You all ignore me once you're dating.
He's jealous.
Honey, modern technology is so amazing.
Silly.
Let me tell you. I published my thesis.
Really? You're awesome!
Wei Xiao Shan, listen up.
If you don't submit your thesis within a year, I won't come back to see you.
I will work hard. Don't worry.
I'll buy a used laptop at the end of the year
and video chat with you every day.
I'll have the laptop on the side
and we'll study together just like old times.
I'll sponsor you. Go buy it right after this.
Who needs your money? I can buy it myself.
You're drinking in the middle of the day?
Did something happen?
Nothing. Go do your thing.
Truck maintenance will take two hours. Wait for a bit.
I want to sell the truck when I get back.
Sell it? How will you transport cargo?
I won't. I'm going to find a job back home. I won't be traveling.
Weren't you going to do this for five years? Why did you change your mind?
Earning money is important, but you're more important.
I don't want to be the last to get to you when you're sick.
I was never mad at you for that. I understand.
Last time I visited you at the hospital, your mother had a talk with me.
What did she say to you?
She told me about your health condition.
She says I'm not right for you given my current job.
If something happens to you, I won't be able to take care of you.
I don't need you to take care of me.
Since your mom has brought it up, I should do something about it.
We'll talk more about this later.
You must be bored.
These energy drinks are for you. These are useful when driving.
Thank you.
This really keeps me awake.
Since you have nothing to do, let's play mahjong. 0.10 yuan per point.
I don't know how to play.
I'll teach you. It's simple.
Give me a hand.
If it were one yuan per point, we could've won a lot of money.
Money grubber. You could also lose a lot of money.
This is my first time winning money. I'll have to keep this as a memento.
You're saving this too? Are you a hoarder?
It's meaningful. Everything related to you is meaningful.
All right, go on home.
I'm going.
This is for you.
What is it?
Wait until you're home.
- Bye. - Bye.
[Drive safely. Mu Zi.]
Coming!
- You're back. - Auntie.
Help me wash the clothes in my suitcase later.
- Okay. - My shoes too. They're so dirty.
I'll clean them this afternoon.
Is there food in the fridge?
- See for yourself. - I'm starving.
Letter 43.
I'll be on the road after eating.
Two tires have low tire pressure, so that needs to be fixed first.
The mechanic says there's a problem with the transmission.
He fixed it quickly.
Adding on the cost of gear oil, this only cost 270 yuan. Cheap!
Letter 59.
The apprentice mechanic on the roadside only looks to be 15 or 16 years old.
He's barefoot in December weather
and crawling underneath the truck to help out.
I squatted down to chat with him and fed him a meat bun.
Letter 37.
Mu Zi.
I saw a breathtaking sunset on the road today.
I thought to myself...
It would've been wonderful if you were there with me.
Here, this is all yours.
I want to follow you.
Drive long haul for two years and learn from experience.
But I haven't paid you enough for the truck yet.
I'll go home and ask my mom for money.
I was once your age.
I know you don't want to rely on your family.
You don't want to ask them for money.
It's just 20,000 yuan.
You'll have enough in two months of driving. You can pay me then.
Call if you need anything. I'll risk life and limb to help.
Have you been reading too many martial arts novels? Risk life and limb?
You're like half an apprentice to me. It was only right that I look after you.
Treat it well.
[Shanghai Rural Commercial Bank]
Mr. Zhang, sign here and the paperwork will be complete.
Your mortgage contract will be mailed to the bank by the 30th of next month.
You can come pick it up then.
- Okay, thank you. - You're welcome.
It's paid off?
All paid off.
What about interest?
None when paid in advance.
I just had to pay a three percent penalty fee.
Really? So it's all paid off?
This is wonderful!
Look, our son has done us proud.
He's only been working for five years and he has a house.
Since you sold your truck and came back to look for a job
will you be able to adjust?
Yes.
You're in a much better state of mind than when you were laid off.
You don't know what you're saying.
He wasn't laid off. The company closed down.
So what sort of job are you looking for?
Probably web design. I no longer have the stress of paying off the mortgage.
I won't have such high demands for salary. A job won't be hard to find.
Can I give you a suggestion?
Sure, go on.
I plan on selling my tailor's shop
and then opening an auto accessories store.
Your dad hit the heart health trifecta and mustn't work too hard.
Can you come back to help me?
You can just watch the store. I'll make the deliveries.
I'll even pay you. What do you say?
Think about it.
You'll have a stable job while helping your mom out.
Yes. I also asked around.
As long as you go through the proper procedures
you can get medical insurance and old-age insurance.
You won't have to worry about that anymore.
Isn't that great?
Chang Gong, I know you have great ambition.
You want to do things on your own.
But I think you've accomplished enough.
Look, you already have a house at such a young age.
You've proven yourself already.
You can come back to help me now. What do you say?
Okay.
That fast?
I had thought up of so many persuasive arguments.
Decisive! Like me.
You pay me wages and I'll be paid. That's great.
We'll be a family corporation.
Yes! Absolutely right!
Do you two need to sign a labor contract?
Would I need that with my son?
Chang Gong, if you do a good job
I'll even reward you with a bonus.
Mu Zi, what do you keep looking at? Drink some water.
- Mom. - You have something to say?
Go on.
I want to marry him.
I don't approve of you two getting married.
Mom, what's so bad about him?
Let's not talk yet about what opinion your dad and I have of him.
Let's talk about your current condition.
You're unemployed and need to stay at home to recuperate.
You've missed another year of applying for graduate school.
This is your low point in life.
He's constantly on the move somewhere else
and doesn't have a stable job.
In the current state of your relationship
how can I approve of you two getting married?
Mom, after he sells his truck, he'll be staying in Jinghu long-term.
He moved on fast on this.
Mom, I'm being serious.
Mu Zi, you must listen to me.
This world is unkind to women.
Even if you marry today and divorce tomorrow
you will still suffer more harm than the man does.
Marriage is a lifetime decision.
You need to calm down and consider this carefully.
Mom, we've been together for four years. Our relationship is very stable.
Was he the one to bring up marriage?
No.
That's even more reason I can't approve of the marriage.
Morning, Mu Zi.
Is it time for me to move out?
Come.
What's this?
Had an argument at home, so you ran away?
You're an adult. How could you go running around with a suitcase?
Why are you playing dumb?
All right, then I'll give it to you straight.
Stay for dinner and then I'll take you home at night.
I already brought my luggage.
Mu Zi, this isn't appropriate.
Your parents still have a poor opinion of me.
If you move in with me before marriage, how can I face your parents?
It's not moving in, but marriage.
I brought it up with my mom.
She said you didn't take the initiative to mention it, so she doesn't approve.
Why haven't you brought it up?
I put all my savings into paying off the mortgage.
I have nothing besides this house.
I can't marry you with only 1,000 yuan to my name.
It's already impressive that you paid off a house in five years.
That's because I was lucky.
My mom said she's thinking of opening an auto accessories store.
My mom and I don’t have any experience in that field.
If we don't do a good job, we might end up with losses.
What about me? I'm unemployed.
I missed applying for graduate school.
I have no idea what I'll be doing in the future.
Am I not worse off than you?
According to your logic, I should have a job and everything going well first.
You're not accomplished enough yet, so we have to wait until you're 30.
When you're 30, you tell me you'll probably be more successful at 40.
We might as well wait until you're 50.
When you're 50, you have a stable career
but you'll be near retirement by then.
Going by this metric, there will never be a good time.
I already have my luggage here.
Have a heart.
Think about this carefully.
It'll be quite embarrassing if I go back alone.
Make a decision.
Let's go to your house.
How come it's so light? What's inside?
Nothing.
If I didn't do this
would I have been able to provoke you into coming home with me?
You win, Li Mu Zi! You set me up!
That wasn't setting you up.
That was a gift for you.
Then I shall tearfully accept.
All her clothes are here. She took an empty suitcase.
We'll wait for her to return.
When I found out you were gone this morning
I knew what you went off to do.
Mom, I was wrong to.
Auntie, I sold my truck and just paid off my mortgage.
My mom says she wants to open a new store.
She'll be selling car accessories.
I will help out at home and be paid normal wages.
Even though you didn't explicitly state any demands when we spoke last time
I still understood.
I am very unqualified as a boyfriend.
Every time Mu Zi was sick, I wasn't by her side.
That won't happen again.
- Grandpa. - Dad.
Chang Gong, keep going.
There are differences between our education and family backgrounds.
The way we met was also a bit unconventional.
I'm sure this bothers you. I can understand.
However, this doesn't lessen my feelings for Mu Zi at all.
I truly want to marry her.
Two years ago...
I experienced my company going bankrupt.
The industry crisis taught me that life is unpredictable.
Nothing is more important to me than my family and Mu Zi.
Auntie, no matter how high one flies, there will always be a risk of falling.
I believe that those who have experienced poverty and hardship at a young age
are more able to adapt to life's changes than their peers.
This is an advantage I have.
Actually, children of poor families have their qualities as well.
Those who grew up poor aren't pretentious.
I'll do all the chores.
I'll carry the rice and eat the leftovers.
I'll fix broken appliances.
I won't let Mu Zi worry about anything.
I swear it.
If Mu Zi marries me, I won't let her suffer any hardships.
Aren't you touched by that?
Even I am moved.
Dad.
You've been together for four years.
It's too late for me to oppose.
So you approve?
I don't approve of your marriage.
Marriage is no small matter.
It must be decided with care, not handled in such a cavalier manner.
Now you've gone in a circle.
Auntie is right.
Stay for dinner.
Grandpa.
Look at what a heart of stone my mom has.
You two are also at fault.
Your parents don't know yet.
And your dad is away on business.
What's the rush?
All right. We'll talk to my dad when he gets back.
You can tell your parents first.
That's right.
I understand now.
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