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[My Story For You]
[Episode 12]
I just wanted to say that we have kept crime down lately.
But we mustn't let down our guard. Keep up the good work. Okay?
And based on feedback from the public, the peddlers in nearby areas--
Chief Li, here's your delivery.
Delivery? I didn't order anything.
A young lady brought it and said you ordered it.
A young lady?
Don't tell me you couldn't find a job and resorted to making deliveries.
You brought your failed deliveries to me?
Tell me how much it is.
You're quite eager to fish out your wallet.
It's like I owe you. You're fleecing me every day.
No need to pay. It's my treat.
You're unemployed. Don't try to show off.
I came to tell you
I went back to the hospital to take a test and passed.
I'll be going back to work at the hospital.
That's good news.
Here, take this. Consider it a farewell gift for my housekeeper.
No, thanks. I'm going to work in Obstetrics, not Urology.
When your future wife needs to give birth, you can come to me.
Okay, if that day comes, I'll go to you.
All right, I'm leaving.
It's my last day off. I need to get some sleep.
Go on.
This is the V998. I had Human Resources buy it.
It's the hottest item at the moment. All the young kids like it.
We haven't made any profit yet.
As the boss, I mustn't be stingy in rewarding those who deserve it.
You've taught me something again!
Here's another lesson.
Go outside and pass these out.
Boost team morale!
This is yours.
- Yours. - Thanks!
Chang Gong, this is the V998! What does this mean?
Everybody, the boss is giving everybody cell phones!
This is mine. Yours is here.
Thank you!
It seems the network business is making money.
We shouldn't have left.
Listen up! I looked into this phone yesterday.
It costs several thousand yuan right now!
That expensive?
Several thousand?
Everybody.
Last year, Chinadotcom listed on Nasdaq, opening at US$20.
Once trading began, the price rose up to US$60!
In April, Sina was listed. This month, it was NetEase.
I hope we'll be next!
- Do you have faith? - Yes!
Excellent! Keep up the good work!
Yes!
I organized the list of books borrowed the most at school.
I made a list. Let's go get them in the afternoon. Here.
Give me the list. I'll do it myself.
Okay.
I'll go with you.
Look.
This is your daily schedule.
Monday morning, Interviewing and Writing.
Wednesday afternoon, Newspaper Editing.
Thursday morning, Introduction to Journalism.
Friday afternoon, News Commentary.
Isn't that right?
I shouldn't have told you. Why do you have it written down?
I shouldn't have told you.
Give it to me.
- Your smile is so secretive. - Your smile is so saccharine.
It's too much to take in.
Then I'll stop smiling.
- We're here. - Okay.
So... let's pay the passenger fare together next time.
Remember.
I won't.
- Bye! - Bye.
Hello?
- Hello? - Hello?
- Hello, hello, hello? - Hello, hello, hello?
Enough hellos!
When did you buy a cell?
A gift from the boss.
Your boss is so nice. What model is it?
What's this? Something 8?
Envious!
I'll let you use it next time. How's that?
Okay!
All right, go on in. I'll hang up now.
No! It hasn't been a minute yet.
- Almost. It's been 50 seconds. - 53.
52...
- It's almost a minute. - 51...
50... 49...
- One minute! - Hanging up.
One minute total.
Is one minute still counted as 0.60 yuan?
I'm not sure.
But I know there's a book called...
"The First Intimate Contact."
It's all the rage online right now.
"The First Intimate Contact"? What's it about?
Finding love online.
I have a monthly texting plan. It'll be a waste if I don't use it.
If you run into any problems, you can ask me for help.
We can chat through text.
["The First Intimate Contact"]
Welcome home.
Are you hot? I'll get you some mung bean soup.
Yao Yao, give me a recommendation for a phone plan.
You bought a phone? I'll do it for you tonight.
Why tonight?
I'm busy right now.
Here you go.
What's this? You bought it?
I didn't have to buy it. It's from my boss.
Your boss is so nice? He gave you a phone?
He used to be a soldier. He's honest and rewards those who are loyal.
Is that so?
By the way, I want to take Xiao Ai and her mom out for a meal tomorrow.
Do you have free time?
- Can I pass? - No!
You have to go.
We also have to buy a gift to properly thank them.
I'll buy the gift. I'll pay for it.
Okay.
That's so nice, Chang Gong. I won't pay you back.
I wasn't expecting you to.
How much money have you conned from me? Have I ever asked you to pay me back?
Mom, look at his head swelling from a little praise.
Enough.
Sit, sit.
Chang Gong, you've lost weight.
He's really busy. He doesn't even come home to sleep.
He likes to stay at the office.
He's that busy?
Watch your health.
Yao Yao.
Xiao Ai, this is a gift for you.
That's not necessary.
It's from my brother.
Thank you.
Take a look at the menu. Feel free to order what you want. Don't hold back.
Hello?
Look in the back. There are specialty dishes.
I'll be right back.
Auntie, enjoy your meal.
My company's website is having some problems. I have to head back.
Go on, then. You don't need to stay. Work is more important.
Sorry about this.
- You’re not eating? - No.
Dad, Mom, I have to go.
Excuse me. How much is the bill for the table by the window?
Oh, they haven't finished ordering.
That's okay.
I'll leave 500 yuan.
If there's money left over after they're finished eating
please give it to the two people who are on this side.
- Okay. - Thank you.
Chang Gong!
I'll walk you out.
Chang Gong.
Liu Ming Tao says he'll have more money after he graduates.
There's no rush.
He's a college student and doesn't have much means for earning money.
It can wait until he graduates.
We're really not in urgent need of money. Don't let this bother you.
I know you. You keep all your worries inside.
That isn't healthy.
I just feel sorry.
It's okay. I have to go.
Give me your cell number
so I can reach you easily if anything comes up.
I'll get some paper and write it down for you.
No need. Just say it and I'll memorize it.
13001944580.
What's wrong?
A lot of forums are coming up with negative comments about us.
They're terrible people to be pulling this trick.
The market is weak and they're still trying to take each other down.
Nobody wins in this situation!
That's normal.
There are hundreds of online book sellers.
Fewer than five will remain standing in the end.
Give me the website. I'll take a look.
Okay.
Waitress.
Miss.
Waitress!
If you need anything, just call me.
If you keep ignoring me, I'll starve to death.
Good afternoon. Here's the menu.
Chow mein.
Anything more?
And twice-cooked pork.
Anything more?
Wait, do they have these here? You really wrote it down?
If that's not what comes out, I won't let you get away with it.
Nobody understands what you're saying anyway.
You'll have to eat whatever I serve you.
Vicious.
As expected from my buddy's woman.
Where are you going now?
I'm off to teach Chinese. I don't have time for you.
Wait! You're so busy!
I've been here almost a month.
I let it slide that you didn't pick me up.
You couldn't have come visit me?
We're not in the same school.
I'm a sophomore and you're still learning the language.
Why should I visit you?
Wait.
We're in a foreign country.
We're at least considered old friends. Right?
Sure.
Why did you come to New York?
For college.
- Do you plan on settling down here? - No, I love my country.
So you're going back after college.
More or less. At most, I'll bring Chong Jia You over for two years.
My parents are in China. I'll have to go back eventually.
Since you have a clear goal in mind, why are you wasting time?
If you have time to stand here, go home to study so you can be done earlier--
Stop, stop! Fine, you win.
My woman is a teacher. You don't need to lecture me too.
Okay, I won't lecture you. Don't keep me from my studies either.
Crazy woman!
You again?
You rented the place?
Yes, I rented it.
You're a pest!
I promised Wei Xiao Shan I would take care of you.
I need to keep my word.
Don't worry. Two years at most.
You'll be free of me as soon as you graduate.
Not necessarily two years.
What do you mean?
You're going to keep studying?
I want to apply to a combined Master's and Doctorate program
and go into research.
Holy cow!
Poor Wei Xiao Shan.
Hey!
I think we can make a special customer complaint section.
We'll make it public. It'll be visible for every book.
What if someone uses it to wreak havoc?
Only those who have made a purchase can leave a comment.
I think that's a great idea.
If someone wants to trash talk us, we'll be able to strike back.
That's it. Let's test that in three days.
Three days? How can we get that done in so little time?
I'll work overtime.
Here's your mom's medicine.
- Thank you. - What for?
The doctor says to have your mom pick a time soon and get the surgery done.
Okay, I'll tell her.
Not tell, but force her to go!
It's not a major surgery.
The appendix just needs to be taken out and all will be well.
I don't know what you're thinking.
Sorry, sorry.
Zhang Yao Yao, it's a beautiful day.
Why should I be listening to you lecture me?
I'm an experienced nurse.
You could say I'm half a clinical doctor by now.
An experienced nurse who left midway through to be a paging operator?
Don't bring up that sore subject!
All right, Ma'am. I was wrong.
Bye.
Thanks for the medication!
I'm not having surgery. It's nothing serious.
Nothing serious?
You know how painful it can get! You were even hospitalized last time!
Take it out before it becomes dangerous.
It's nonsensical to have my stomach cut open when I'm healthy.
It'll weaken my vital energy.
Reasoning with you is weakening my vital energy.
Mom, get it taken out. Just listen to me.
It's a waste of money.
It won't cost much.
This medication is also too expensive.
Don't get any refills after I finish these. It's a waste of money.
Money, money, money. It's always about money!
Is money more important than your life?
I'm not capable of earning a lot of money.
If I don't save up, how will I buy a house?
- I'll earn money! - That's your money.
Isn't mine also yours?
If I have a house, would you not have one?
Mom, I'm begging you. Don't give me more to worry about.
I remember everything you've taught me.
Being good to Mei Xin doesn't stop me from treating you well.
No matter what becomes of me
if my wife has a bite to eat
you will surely have a bite as well.
If I have a house, you will too!
You don't understand.
It's not because of your girlfriend.
Then what is it? Tell me.
When I divorced your father
I swore I would live well.
Now that the economic reforms have been implemented
everybody's life is improving.
I'm the only one who is worse off than before.
I'm 47 years old this year.
Aside from having a son like you...
I don't even have a home of my own.
Now I really regret it.
If I had taken the 30,000 yuan severance pay
and swallowed my pride and borrowed another 10,000 yuan
then I would've had enough money to buy a house.
A house worth 40,000 yuan back then is now worth 110,000 yuan!
Being overly cautious will only ruin plans.
Mom, let it go.
I should've persevered instead of getting divorced.
Maybe you would've had a better life.
You had to see your parents divorce when you were just a child.
Did you ever resent me?
Mom, my dorm room houses eight people.
Six of them are from single-parent homes.
This is how your generation is.
We sometimes joke about it.
All right, let's not talk about the past.
Let's talk about the surgery. Okay?
I only have a little bit of money.
It's in a certificate of deposit. I don't want to withdraw it.
Let's wait a bit longer.
Mom.
I'll pay for your surgery.
Xiao Shan! Sorry to make you wait.
The school band has a social gathering. I'm so busy.
- I bought a drink for you. - Thank you.
What did you need to see me for?
It's actually nothing much.
I just... want you to pay me back.
I don't have any money.
Not much. Just the 3,000 yuan I lent you.
I'm in urgent need of money now.
I'm still saving up. Why don't you give me some more time?
As you know...
My family is poor.
The 3,000 yuan I came up with was my living expenses for a semester.
I know.
But you know, I borrowed money from others as well.
I have a mountain of debt.
Buddy, we're both poor students. I'm sure you understand me.
I can't stay long. They're waiting for me.
Xiao Shan, don't worry.
Once I have money, I'll pay you back first.
No money? Then why are you dressed head to toe in Nike?
Dig in.
Xiao Shan? Why are you here?
Liu Ming Tao, you're eating well.
Did you forget? You haven't paid off your debt yet.
Don't misunderstand. This is my classmate's birthday celebration.
- Birthday celebration? - Yes.
You two go and take statements.
You two sure are adolescents. You just jump right into a fight.
What? Do you think you're hooligans?
Officer, can you do anything about people who don't pay off their debts?
That's out of my hands.
So there's nothing that can be done about him?
Have some sympathy!
You're a college student. I am too. Neither of us are making money!
I can't be compared to you.
A poor creditor like me has never eaten at such a fancy restaurant!
Yao Yao?
Wei Xiao Shan, you sure have guts now.
You scared me half to death!
And you! You should go to the eye doctor.
You should see who you're up against before jumping into a fight.
Besides, did you forget who lent you money?
I just left the hospital.
Thank you.
It's nothing. I'm used to it.
I understand that tone.
You're complaining that I always cause you trouble.
That's very accurate.
Are they in any trouble?
I'm not in charge of them and I can't do anything about them anyway.
But the manager who called this in said he didn't want to make a big fuss
so they're not in trouble.
Good. They're still in college. The school can't know about this.
You still owe me money, Liu Ming Tao.
I can't make him pay his debts, but if you have an IOU, you can sue him.
That's an idea I can consider. Should I take him to court?
- Xiao Shan, that's not necessary. - Yao Yao!
Don't misunderstand. It's not that I won't pay you back.
Xiao Shan, I only have enough to pay you back right now.
Yao Yao, give me some more time.
All right. Pay Xiao Shan first. He needs the money urgently.
He doesn't have a job yet. You're too impatient.
You think too well of him.
Liu Ming Tao is decked out in better clothing than us.
I have some spare cash this month.
I can give you 3,000 yuan and transfer his debt to me.
No need.
We came to an agreement. He's paying me back tomorrow.
What are you writing?
There are so many websites selling books.
I have to make a purchase myself to understand the consumer experience.
This is required homework in business if I want to understand my competitors.
Know yourself and know your enemy, and you'll win every battle.
Impressive.
That smells amazing, Auntie Zhang.
Did it lure you here?
I'll let you try it first.
Have some braised pork. Be careful, it's still hot.
- How is it? - Delicious!
After your mom gets surgery
I'll make an extra portion for dinner every day for you to take to your mom.
- Thank you, Auntie. - No problem.
Oh, right. I was going to look for you.
Here, take this.
- No, Auntie! I can't take this! - Listen.
Yao Yao brought home several of these. My husband and I each have one already.
You can have this.
Just don't mind that it's not trendy anymore. Use it.
No, Auntie. Why would I dislike it? I've never had a beeper.
Take it and use it!
Have another bite.
Open your mouth.
It's hot!
- It's so good! - Have lunch with us later.
Okay. Thank you, Auntie.
Here, everybody.
I bought a few books from our biggest competitors.
Their packaging is unacceptable.
There will definitely be some damage
so I suggest we take extra care when it comes to delivery.
If the delivery company can't meet our demands
we must choose a different carrier immediately.
Sure. Several new delivery companies have popped up recently.
I've been in talks with them.
Packaging is very important. It must be done with meticulous care.
In that case, it will be costly. We'll be putting pressure on Accounting.
Once we're firmly established, we can handle our own distribution.
That's right. Let's not contract out distribution to others.
We can save that money for ourselves!
- Yes-- - Next, let's go over advertising.
This is--
I wasn't finished yet.
Chang Gong, you're too enthusiastic. Even the boss can't get a word in.
Oh! You go ahead!
You must've spent a lot buying books.
Not much. I like reading anyway.
In the past, I didn't have money, so I had to read inside the bookstore.
I finally had the chance to buy all the books I wanted to buy. It was satisfying.
- What do you like reading? - I read everything.
You know what? That's a very good hobby. It might come in handy one day.
I'll have Accounting reimburse you for the books. I'll give them a call.
That's not necessary. They weren't expensive.
Besides, there were discounts.
The company is giving me so many books.
I'm actually getting the better end of the deal.
Wait. Speaking of discounts...
I think we still have some leeway in terms of pricing.
Once we have a price advantage, then our competitors--
Stop.
You already went on for three hours in the meeting.
The work day is almost over.
The work day doesn't end for me. I stayed in the office last night.
You treat the office like your home.
That makes me happy
but you should also consider your girlfriend's feelings.
- Have you ever tried Western food? - No.
Listen, you have two missions tonight.
First, learn Western dining etiquette.
Second, buy a proper suit. The company will reimburse you.
A suit?
Yes.
We'll be meeting a very wealthy man tomorrow.
Chang Gong.
This is the information you wanted. See if anything needs to be changed.
- Everything's okay. - Okay.
[Zhang Chang Gong, Senior Project Manager]
Coming in tomorrow afternoon, yes?
Okay, let me check.
196.com, okay.
Yes, what time did you say the meeting is?
12 p.m. Okay, thank you. Bye.
- What is it? - Do we have a three-wheeler?
It's locked in the garage.
Give me the key. I'm borrowing it for the night.
Thank you.
I have a carful of books for you.
Really? If it's not a carful, I'm returning them.
It's true.
If you don't come out, the books will all be taken by the girls in Building 16.
Hurry up. Tell everybody in your dorm room to come move them.
Zhang Chang Gong is giving us a carful of books. Want to go get them?
- A carful of books? - What books?
- Let's go see! - Finders keepers!
This is so cool!
"How Long Is Not Too Long?"
I've been waiting so long for this book to be available!
- This is so cool! - Is this yours?
Didn't you want to read this last time?
Darling, thank you!
- Here, have a drink. - Thank you.
You have a lot of moving to do later.
All these are books I've been wanting to read!
Your boyfriend is so amazing!
These are all samples.
They were just lying around the office, so I thought I'd give them to you guys.
It comes with his job. It's no big deal.
I'm just a book seller, am I?
Don't lower his status. He's a CEO.
I'm really not. I have a boss.
I just have some authority over the website.
That's still on the level of a boss.
Wait. You're giving us drinks and books.
Is there something you need help with?
There is something I could use your help with.
What is it?
Can you give me three hours of your time?
I agreed to have dinner with them.
Is one hour okay?
Leave it to me.
My boss needs my help.
These books are all yours.
Help carry these upstairs. I'm... going to disappear for a bit.
You’re not having dinner with us?
We're definitely having dinner but he's paying.
Okay, I can. Are you done?
- Let's go. - Okay, let's go.
Oh, right! Save the glass bottle. I'm going to get money back.
Don't take it for yourself!
You return it for money?
- Of course! - You're so in the know!
I'm going back to Hainan tomorrow. I'm spending summer vacation at home.
That's wonderful. I've never seen the ocean.
Watch a movie with me when I get back.
What do you want to watch?
"In the Mood for Love."
I think it stars Tony Leung and Maggie Cheung.
It even won an award at Cannes.
Is it a Hong Kong film? Is it showing here?
Probably. It won an award.
Just buy this one.
It's too expensive.
My mom said a suit can be worn for several years.
Don't untie that yet.
I'll teach you the lazy man's way of tying ties.
Loosen it only far enough for you to slip it over your head.
When you need to wear it, just put it on and tighten.
Good idea.
Tighten like this. Right?
My uncle has always done that.
Others roll up their ties and store them in the drawer.
My uncle has them tied and hung up on hangers.
Hello, sir. Mall members get a 12 percent discount.
- Have you applied? - Yes.
Is it this?
Yes.
Good purchase on the watch.
It's just over 500 yuan and enough to qualify you as a member.
You'll be able to enjoy a 12 percent discount whenever you shop in this mall.
Keep this receipt. You'll need it for repairs.
Can you give me two receipts?
Make one for 500 yuan and the rest on the other receipt.
Sure.
You bought a watch?
My mom told me to buy it for a gift.
A women's watch?
Here you are, sir.
Make a right at the door to get to the checkout counter.
Okay.
Wait here for me.
This is a nice material. It must have cost a lot.
Taking into account this brand and the store's overhead cost
this must've been at least 500 yuan.
Almost... 1,500 yuan.
- That expensive? - 1,500 yuan?
That's a month's wages for me!
You bought such an expensive suit and the company is reimbursing you?
Your boss won't object?
How could he not? Bosses of private enterprises are all stingy.
He might not say it out loud but he'll definitely dislike it.
I split it into two receipts. I'll get the 500 yuan receipt reimbursed.
I'll cover the rest.
You're so silly!
Your boss told you to buy a suit
so you can meet clients and represent the company.
If you were paying out of your own pocket
why didn't you buy something cheaper?
Exactly, Chang Gong.
You're not some executive.
Do you need such expensive clothing to see a few people?
Mom, help me iron it.
I'll iron it for you.
At least it's a dark color.
Save it for a wedding. Okay?
I'm ironing fancy clothes for others every day.
This time, I'm ironing for my son!
It's still too expensive.
If you have the money, give it to me. I'll make a suit for you.
Here's far enough. Meet me half way.
Tell me the truth. Why did you buy such an expensive suit?
Mu Zi liked it.
I knew it!
There's no way someone as frugal as you would squander your money like me.
She's much too insensible.
How could you make such an expensive purchase?
What would your boss think of you?
She's just a student. She doesn't understand the ways of society.
In this regard, Xiao Ai is more mature than her.
Her family is just as well-off
but she never favors expensive or impractical things.
You're the world's biggest spender.
That was before.
I'm now a hardworking and thrifty member of the family.
He sure is well read. He picks very nice books.
We got so many books on the last day before summer vacation.
I don't even want to go home now.
Hey. Why are you spacing out?
You've been staring at your watch for two hours.
What's wrong?
If a man bought the same watch as mine to give to someone else
what does that mean?
That depends on who he gives it to.
If it's for a girl, I'm guessing he likes you.
Why have you been acting strange since you came back?
Were you mesmerized by that carful of books?
No, I'm just doing some math.
I'm calculating whether or not I used up my texts this month.
I'm afraid of wasting my paid plan.
This is our department's plan
and a detailed development plan for the next year
as well as a list of our partners.
Nobody dares to invest in dot-com businesses now.
I only came by because my friend asked me to.
I just want to be honest, so we don't waste each other's time.
Can you give me a few minutes?
Before I began working, I had actually created a chatroom
that became 1 of the top 10 in the country.
But in just two years, my chatroom
and Sina, NetEase, and other popular chatrooms began falling out of favor.
The number of new users slowly declined.
Why is that?
Because a chatroom is a method of immediate interaction.
Nothing is saved online.
Just like our conversation, it's over when we finish speaking.
Nothing is left behind.
However, forums are different.
It allows users to have more privacy and individuality.
Data on the forum can also be saved long-term.
So, the emergence of the forum has proven
people are slowly beginning to rely on the Internet
and there is a desire to turn the virtual world into a mini-society.
Therefore, the Internet isn't in true hibernation.
In other words, the current shake up
is merely the tide that will reveal the gold.
We're confident that e-commerce will be the upcoming development trend
and our website will flourish.
Excuse me.
One more thing.
We have a big pricing advantage
because we don't have a brick and mortar store.
- Goodbye. - Goodbye.
- Take care. - Goodbye.
You are even more persuasive than I am.
I actually don't understand venture capital.
Or what he said, receivables turnover ratio
or some surplus margin?
Expected profit margin.
I don't understand any of it.
I only thought about how to explain to him how we would sell the books.
Do you know why I admire you?
You acknowledge that which you don't know.
Isn't that a given?
In this day and age, there aren't many who are as honest as you are.
Why do I get the feeling he didn't seem to have much confidence in us?
It's not that easy to get money from people.
Let's go. We have four other clients to meet.
- Four? - Yes.
Here's an analogy.
You and I are like freshly-harvested ripe radishes.
Say we go to the Agricultural Expo.
If we make a sale
we can purchase more land and increase our harvest the next year.
Of course, we also have to split our bonus with others.
If we don't make a sale, we'll keep our noses to the grindstone.
Maybe we can still make a fortune and be moderately well-off one day.
Let's go sell our radishes!
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