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[My Story For You]
[Episode 14]
I actually asked you all here today for a simple reason.
I wanted to inform you of something.
I'll be closing Eagle Chatroom.
Why?
The company that let us use their server for free has closed down.
Just rent another one. We'll all chip in.
There's no point.
Nobody uses chatrooms anymore.
At its peak, there were over 300 users.
Now? There are only two or three users each day.
What's the point? Even old people don't use it anymore.
It's horrible. Isn't it?
Yes. Take everybody here for example.
If I hadn't contacted each of you one by one
you probably wouldn't have known the chatroom has been down for five days.
It's been down for five days already?
You two must be pretending. You haven't even talked about that?
I've been busy.
School just started. I haven't been online.
The Internet is developing too quickly.
It's the general trend for these communication methods to be phased out.
Also, I'm getting busier at work.
That's why I don't plan on renting another server.
Today is for us to meet up and see each other one last time.
Let's end things on a good note.
In the future, we'll be working and building our families.
There might not be another chance to meet up.
I feel quite lucky to have met you all.
Thank you for liking Eagle Chatroom.
Don't be so depressed.
Who can be certain about the future?
Right? 190 pound Koala?
Yes!
Let's drink!
Here!
Come.
Webmaster, good luck.
Why do you keep following me and why haven't you apologized?
What did you say? I couldn't hear you.
I asked why you keep following me and haven't apologized.
Sorry!
You apologize when asked to?
It's only natural to apologize when I've made a mistake.
Why haven't you contacted me for the past four days?
I wanted to give you time to cool off.
No sincerity at all.
I took your watch to be repaired.
I was going to apologize to you with it after it was fixed.
I can show you the receipt.
I'm forced by circumstance
so I'll have to show my sincerity with this receipt.
I've never seen anyone like you.
Really? You didn't know?
This world has a severe lack of people like me.
I'm very rare.
Don't act so smug.
I'll put this away now. I'll give you the watch later.
You're not mad anymore, right?
There's nothing to be angry about.
As ordinary friends, it's normal if you don't contact me.
What did you say?
Who's ordinary friends?
Why are you saying that in anger?
- We are. - We are not.
Who says we're not?
If I did something to make you think we're ordinary friends
then I sincerely apologize.
And about giving the watch to Xiao Ai...
I really don't know what girls like.
I don't usually pay attention to other people except you.
You think it's a good brand, so I believe it's the best.
She was a big help to our family and my mom said we had to thank her
so I bought the best gift.
I really didn't mean anything else by it!
And I can't do anything about having my phone off all the time.
I'm a working man now. I don't have much free time.
Our company just received financing.
That's why we'll be working six days a week.
I'm the manager and often have to work overtime.
I'm telling you this in advance, so you can be mentally prepared.
Did I miss anything?
No.
All right, let me conclude this.
From now on, I should tell you first thing about anything that happens.
If anything displeases you, you should also tell me immediately.
Try not to let conflicts escalate. Okay?
You sound just like my dad, using such a stern tone.
Let's go.
It's okay. Nobody saw you. It's not embarrassing.
Get on.
Can't you sweet-talk me next time?
- I... I'll do it. - Nobody's boyfriend is like you.
You haven't called me in days.
Yes, I was wrong.
- What happened to your phone? - You're right!
Due to an expired contract with the server
I have decided to permanently close Eagle Chatroom.
Everybody, thank you for your unending support over the last four years.
It will be forever cherished in my mind.
May we meet again.
In the first year
that Beijing was selected as a candidate to host the Olympics
the great Eagle Chatroom was closed.
Upset?
Want to cry?
A little bit.
I'm thinking about those days when I spammed the chatroom.
It feels like a lifetime ago.
Are you speaking to me in idioms now?
You and I are different.
When you introduce yourself at a job interview
you can say you graduated from this college.
But what about me? I can't say that.
Every time I went to an interview...
I had to mention my chatroom first.
That was what I was most proud of during my school days.
Now I had to close it down.
I can't bear it.
I see.
Is there also another reason?
Is it because that's where you first met Li Mu Zi?
That's why you feel it's a pity to close it down.
How have you two been lately? I haven't seen her in a while.
Great.
Then how come I haven't seen you hang out with her?
Do you know the biggest difference between humans and animals?
The difference?
I don't know.
Humans value more the exchange of minds.
Animals don't.
Get lost.
- Thank you. - Thank you.
Organizing stock by yourself?
Yes, I'm in a good mood today.
What's the good news?
Give me your account number. I'll give you your cut tonight.
How much?
We just started making a profit, so it's not much.
US$4,000.
I'll ask Xiao Shan for his information. Send it to him tonight.
What's wrong with Xiao Shan? Is he in need of money?
Need my help?
No. Adding in the money I've earned, it's just enough.
Tell Xiao Shan to talk to me if he needs money.
I know!
Not bad. When did you learn?
When I was 19.
My dad said if I knew how to drive and use the computer
I would never have to worry about not having a job.
He forced me to learn.
- Your dad is a visionary. - No.
I couldn't find a job in the end.
In interviews, they said I was too young and didn't have much experience.
They wanted old drivers.
It's a good thing you didn't become a driver.
This car is yours. I'll have the secretary take care of the paperwork.
I can't accept it! It's too expensive. How can I take it for no reason?
It's not expensive.
I've used this car for several years now.
I'll be getting a new car soon. You can take this one.
This car was well-maintained.
It still has another two years in it.
Listen.
Buy a house first.
You can buy a new car later.
I don't have much savings. It'll be a long time before I buy a house.
Next year!
I guarantee you'll have enough for a down payment for a house.
All right, work is over. Drive home.
I...
Happiness has come too suddenly! Thank you, CEO Dong!
Stop dawdling. Get going!
- So this car is now mine? - It's yours!
Your boss actually gave you a car?
Not bad!
You're young and talented and you even have a car now!
Don't you think you have a good eye?
Of course. I always did.
But I'm only a junior.
There really are gaps between people.
No gap at all.
What's mine is yours.
Take a look inside.
Okay.
Watch your head.
This car isn't old at all.
It doesn't seem second-hand. It's even newer than my dad's car.
Your dad has a car too?
Right! How come you never ask about my family?
You can ask all you want.
I don't have to ask to know that you are clearly a pampered young miss.
Young miss is all right but forget about pampered.
- I'm easy to please. - Really?
Put on your seatbelt.
Don't you think your car is missing something?
Such as...
Plushies and such?
That does seem to be the case.
And?
Want to buy some teddy bears for the back?
Some teddy bears?
There must be many, many teddy bears!
You can buy whatever you want. Put whatever you like.
I've always wanted to but my dad never let me!
You're so nice!
I'll take you for a ride.
Let's go. Teddy bears, we're coming!
Why are you looking at me?
I'm happy for you.
What are you doing?
Nothing, just holding hands.
You haven't confessed to me yet.
Is a confession necessary between us?
Of course! It's a necessary step.
Let me think of how to say it.
Miss, you're quite nice. Let's get married when you have time.
What? Not satisfied? Let me think some more.
Hurry, look!
Goodness! This is wonderful!
Chang Gong, your boss really gave this to you?
There's still some paperwork but he's letting me drive it already.
You've done me proud!
I need to take a good look.
Move it, move it. I have to go inside.
This is great.
Chang Gong, let's go. We'll get a car wash from your Third Uncle.
Mom, this car was just washed.
Wash it again. I'll pay.
You're a classic example of letting success get to your head.
What do you mean by that?
Have you forgotten how your brother used to bully us?
When visiting your mom on holidays, he would make cutting remarks about us
and he does it to your son now too.
He's never said one nice thing.
All right, go get that car wash.
Let your Third Uncle take your money too.
I'll be supporting his business. Understand?
Let's go, Son.
Mom, are you driving or...
You drive, you drive!
Get in!
I'm just too excited.
Dad, we're going.
Put on the seatbelt.
- What seatbelt? - Over here.
I have to strap myself in?
We're going, Dad.
- Young man, scrub it clean. - Okay.
Clean out all the crevices.
Squeaky clean.
Third Brother, we'll bring all our cars here.
You have to give me a discount. Got it?
Sure, no problem. We're family.
- Xiao Wang, do a thorough job. - Okay.
- Wax it too, so it looks just like new. - Okay.
- Up there too. - Okay.
Mom, you're being so childish.
Is it fun to be contentious?
Very much so.
I'm relying on you to make a comeback.
Chang Gong, you should really thank me for getting you where you are now.
Yes, I have to thank you.
Yes, he has to thank you
for the hardships and earfuls he got from you while working for you
and not being paid accordingly.
Du Juan, I can't win an argument with you. I won't say anything.
- You two can talk. - Okay.
Thank you.
Coming.
- Are you busy? - Auntie Wang?
Mr. Wei, this is payment for your services.
Thank you.
Our accounts are settled before Chinese New Year.
Thank you. It's so much.
Mr. Wu, you taught us well.
Not at all.
All right, I'll let you be. I'm going to go now.
- Okay. Goodbye, Auntie Wang. - Bye.
Be careful.
There are noodles with tomato and eggs, or soy bean sauce.
Eat whichever you like.
Okay.
Officer Li.
It's almost Chinese New Year. Here are two bottles of oil for you.
Take it back.
I was just helping you while I was at it. What are you doing?
You're a young kid. What do you think you're doing, giving me a gift?
No, he's not giving you a gift for the job.
He's... thanking you.
- Yes, yes. - In thanks.
This is natural behavior.
Eat the noodles.
Take these home and save them for yourself.
Does it look like I'm not living well?
I have a house and a bike.
I'm paid well and I don't spend recklessly.
Do I need a broke student like you to give me gifts?
No, I earn money too. I also have scholarships.
I can afford this.
Even if you have money, spend it on your mom.
Then... Yao Yao, I'm really going to take it home.
Take it home.
Don't tell my mom where we went today.
Why? We weren't up to no good.
You had a big mouth last time.
My mom's been nagging me every day, afraid I'll run off with Li Ning Feng.
But you know what?
The more I get to know him, the more I realize he's a great guy.
Of course. I'm going in.
You're still watching this? How many times has it been?
I'm bored. This doesn't require thinking.
The next time you're exchanging secrets with Wei Xiao Shan
be mindful of where you are.
Don't let others hear you.
Mom, you were eavesdropping again?
Eavesdropping? You two were talking in the courtyard. Others can hear you.
Listen all you want. I wasn't doing anything to be ashamed of anyway.
Yao Yao, listen. You mustn't fall for him.
You hear me? You're only 21 years old.
How old is he? 31 years old!
You 2 are 10 years apart!
I know, Mom. There's really nothing going on between us.
Stop nagging Yao Yao.
Free love, you know?
It's not important if his looks are lacking
as long as his character isn't lacking.
Dad! Who says his looks are lacking? Li Ning Feng is so good-looking.
See? And you still say there's nothing going on?
Look at how aggravated you are when we say he's ugly.
Who are you trying to fool?
Okay, enough! There's really nothing going on, Mom.
Go, get out.
Chang Gong.
Something the matter?
Let's talk inside.
Aren't you going to ask if this is a good time for me?
Why wouldn't it be?
Xiao Hua, Xiao Fang, or the one down the alley with dyed hair?
Xiao Mei, Mei Xin.
Come in.
Cheeky punk.
You started it.
There's nobody else here. Why didn't you let me in?
I'm working.
Actually, it's nothing very important.
Get to the point.
If you have time tomorrow, come look at houses with me.
Give me your opinion.
You're looking to rent? Aren't you settled in here?
I want to buy a house.
Don't tell my mom.
Did you borrow from loan sharks?
Or...
Don't copy Han Dong.
Whatever. Am I that kind of person? I earned this money honestly.
[Huaihai Police Station]
Chief Li, your mother-in-law is here.
Mother-in-law?
Do I let her in?
Auntie?
Officer Li.
- Hello. - Come, sit.
Okay.
- I'll get you some water. - Thank you.
Your office is quite big.
It's nothing much.
- Have some water, Auntie. - Thank you.
- Having lunch? - I'm done.
Did you need something, Auntie?
I was going to wait until you left work to see you
but I was afraid you'd be busy
so I came during your lunch break.
I'm not bothering you, am I?
No. Look, I already finished eating.
Auntie, you can just tell me what it is.
I know both your children. I'm not a stranger.
Yes, you're not a stranger.
You need my help?
No, no! I'm not in any trouble.
I'm sorry, Officer Li.
What year were you born?
Are you 31 years old this year?
I'm 31 years old.
Then I'll be straight with you.
What do you plan on doing with Yao Yao?
Do you plan on a serious relationship or just dating and seeing where it leads?
Auntie, is there a misunderstanding?
No, I didn't misunderstand. Everything is clear to me.
What's clear to you? That Zhang Yao Yao and I are dating?
Listen, you two were quite successful at keeping it under wraps.
Don't worry though.
Aside from me, nobody else can tell.
Deputy Chief Li?
This is the first time you've come to see me at noon.
Yes.
Is there a special reason?
Nothing special.
Did you tell your parents something?
My parents?
Your mom just came to see me.
She even asked for my great-grandfather's birthdate.
What? My mom really went to see you?
Yes.
How could she do that?
Do your parents have a misunderstanding?
Do they really think we're dating?
Exactly.
They must have misunderstood.
Your mom is so enthusiastic.
She wouldn't believe me when I said we're not.
It's an unfounded story. Shouldn't you explain?
What am I going to do if your mom comes to see me every day?
I know. My mom doesn't know better.
I've told her again and again but she just doesn't believe me.
Deputy Chief Li, don't be so mad. It won't happen again.
Now you have a sour face.
Anything else? If not, I have to go. I'm busy.
I knew you'd be here. Here to keep Auntie Xiao company?
My mom has a bad back. I'm here to keep her company and help her out.
Oh, right.
I brought some snacks for you.
You used to buy all my snacks for me when I was a kid.
- You still remember? - Of course I do.
Xiao Ai, we have a close relationship, right?
We're tight friends.
How far did you and my brother go?
Our relationship was very pure and uncertain.
We got along well, so we often walked to school or did homework together.
Sometimes, we went out to eat or play ball.
How nice.
What's the matter? Is something troubling you?
No.
So you later made up with Liu Ming Tao?
It's a shame.
He's actually a nice person.
He has better grades than I do and he treats me well.
This is also our school band's first performance abroad.
I'm so nervous. My mom has also been taking this very seriously.
She keeps instructing me to do this and that
afraid my graduate studies will be affected.
You've heard back from the graduate program?
More or less.
- Yao Yao, you're here? - Auntie Xiao.
I heard the ER staff say you were working overtime. I came to see Xiao Ai.
It's been a long time, Yao Yao.
I'm here to pick up Xiao Ai. She has class tomorrow.
Go on, then.
Thank you.
Not at all. She's my girlfriend.
Mom, we're leaving now.
- Be careful. - Okay.
Bye, Yao Yao.
Bike safely.
I'm taking her home in a cab. Don't worry.
Bye now.
Put on your jacket.
He owes a mountain of debt and still takes a cab like he has money?
Two-faced snake in the grass.
- Chang Gong! - Back from work?
Did you have breakfast? I bought some for you.
I already ate.
What's wrong?
I've been angry all night.
Who pissed off my sister now?
Liu Ming Tao.
He and Xiao Ai have made up.
Aren't you going to say anything?
Auntie Xiao still doesn't know about the terrible things he did.
She thinks he's the model student.
He still owes you and Han Dong over 40,000 yuan.
He had money for a cab to take Xiao Ai from the hospital to her school.
That must've been several hundred yuan.
We can't prohibit him from spending just because he owes us money.
Who's not letting him spend?
I'm just saying he's an untrustworthy person!
Done complaining?
Pretty much.
Okay, I heard what you said.
I also sense what you haven't said.
Go home and get some beauty sleep.
You really don't care?
She's a smart person. Don't worry.
Isn't life unpredictable?
When you couldn't find a job in '98
would you ever have imagined you'd be driving your own car now?
Yes, I can't believe it.
It's even more unbelievable that you're the first to buy a house.
Come on. You can afford a house in the city outskirts too.
Why are you buying a house in the suburbs?
- You have relatives there? - As if.
The rate is 5,000 yuan per square meter in the city. I can't afford that.
You can get a whole house in the suburbs for 70,000 yuan.
With the scholarship money I've saved and the money I've earned lately
I have about 10,000 yuan.
What about the other 60,000 yuan?
Mei Xin lent me US$5,000. My mom also has some savings.
All together, there's enough.
If there's any money left over, I'll pay Mei Xin back.
Mei Xin is so good to you.
Of course. There's nothing more I could ask for.
- Not bad. - Not bad. Right, sir?
If the owner weren't in a hurry to sell, it wouldn't be such a low price!
It's much lower than the market price!
I know. I've looked at several places and this one is the best.
Of course! It's open to the north and south.
It gets lots of natural light and ventilation.
Enough, enough. I can't stand hearing you two talk.
It's like listening to a comedy sketch.
There's the fool and the fall-guy.
What's this?
A newspaper from the 80s?
It's used when painting the walls, sir.
Is this an antique?
And look at that hole.
- The air conditioning! - Is it for rats?
I think it's just right.
What air conditioning? I don't know if it is.
Look at how awkward this hole placement is.
Either to the left or to the right a bit. Or a little higher or lower.
I'd have to fix this and spend more money!
- Sir, look-- - Speaking of air conditioning.
Let me take a guess.
If I'm right, this should be a white air conditioner.
Yes, it's white.
How come it's yellow now?
The owner is very generous. Other than the AC--
Is this AC even older than my dad?
- This AC is free for you! - Who wants it?
I'd have to spend money to throw it away.
I'd have to rent a car to haul it to the scrap station.
I'd have to spend so much money. I don't have the budget!
Didn't I tell you my basic condition for buying a house
is that I can move right in?
How am I supposed to live here?
You absolutely can! Look here.
Open to the north and south! Full of sunlight!
Full of sunlight?
Sun... Where's the sun?
You have to squat down to see the sun.
This is quite an unusual patio design.
You have to squat to see the sun.
Who wants a house in which the sun shines only as high as the thigh?
You can just take off the canopy.
- What's this? - The kitchen.
Wow. This is quite an unusual kitchen too.
It's so dirty! As dirty as a dumpster!
- It hasn't been painted yet. - Paint?
How much would painting cost?
Didn't I tell you we want to move right in?
How can I cook in a kitchen like that?
Paint, you say? I don't have money for renovations!
- No, sir. This is mainly-- - Be quiet now.
We need to have a discussion.
Watch out. You might get poisoned in there.
It's so dirty in there.
Do you really want this house?
- Of course I do! - Quietly.
What do you think of this place?
I'm okay either way. I have no opinion.
What did you come for, then? You need to have an opinion.
- I want this place. - Okay, I know. You want it, right?
- Yes. - Leave it to me.
Sir?
- We just discussed it. - Yes?
We've decided we don't want this house. It's no good.
No, don't! Sir, listen to me.
It's true, I swear.
This house is already the cheapest in this area.
- How much is it? - 70,000 yuan.
- Yes, 70,000 yuan. - Only 70,000 yuan?
If the owner didn't just want it off his hands--
70,000 yuan, so expensive? You say only 70,000 yuan?
You guys sure are rich!
It's a very low price, sir.
How is it possible that 70,000 yuan gets you a house like this?
Don't kid me!
Listen, there are a lot of houses out there. Let's go look around.
No, no. Sir, listen. It's true.
I can absolutely guarantee this house is very, very cheap.
Please consider it.
I heard you say the owner is in a hurry to sell this house.
We sincerely want to buy this house.
Listen.
65,000 yuan.
If he agrees, we can pay the down payment today.
We don't need a loan either. We can pay in cash. How's that?
How about this, sir?
Give me a moment. I'll make a call.
- Sure. - I'll discuss it.
Give me a moment. Please wait.
- Hurry up. - Okay.
- We're in a hurry. - I'll be quick.
Come.
You think this is easy? I put on this act for you.
No! What if by trying to cut down the price by 5,000 yuan
they won't sell it to me?
If you say you'll take it, he'll cheat you!
Okay, okay. I know.
The owner insists on the price and won't lower it.
He even suspected me of colluding with you!
- Then there's nothing more to discuss. - No, no!
If you don't believe me...
I'll call him.
You can talk to him.
- Okay. - This number.
You. You're not talking.
Keep quiet.
Mu Zi, keep an eye on him.
Stop laughing. Be serious.
- Yes, Sir! - This is serious business.
Hello?
Listen, we'd like to buy...
He... Now I can't buy it!
I've done my best already, sir. This is very cheap already.
68,000 yuan. Sign the contract.
- Really? - And...
This desk is for us.
- The AC is also free? - You shut up.
Wonderful! So let's do this.
Come to my office to sign the contract. This way, please.
What's that?
Good stuff.
Cigarettes that friends brought from China.
120 cigarettes per person. All together, that's a few boxes.
Didn't I tell you not to touch tobacco?
I'm smoking it myself.
Ever since I began earning money, I've lived so frugally.
Cigarettes are so expensive here. Of course I have to import them.
This is what you wanted.
Chong Jia You's address during college and the places she worked.
And her ex-boyfriend's name and address.
You sure have your ways.
You have such good connections.
Sure. We're all foreign exchange students. It's easy to ask around.
Your Chong Jia You is very well-known around here.
She had very good grades.
Thanks.
But what do you want this information for?
Not much. I just want to know more about her.
What is it? Are you afraid she's not a good person?
Are you a scheming male?
No!
I just want to know as much about her as I can.
I came to New York to take care of you for Wei Xiao Shan
and also to know more about Chong Jia You's past.
Anyway, they already separated.
You can learn more but don't disrupt his life.
I know.
What did you write?
Does this say Xu Feng?
Yes.
He's also quite nice.
You know him?
I met him last year. There aren't many foreign exchange students.
Mei Xin, you sure can keep a secret. How come you're only telling me now?
What's the point in telling you? Who doesn't have an ex?
You're wrong.
I don't have an ex.
Chong Jia You is my first love.
Sure. You're on your first love, so you're right. Okay?
But I suggest you don't go look for him. You'll seem crazy.
Are you going to introduce us?
There's a long break every year from Christmas to New Year's.
Foreign exchange students like to have gatherings.
Why don't I ask him where he'll be and bring you along?
Sure.
But let me say this first.
Don't cause trouble.
I won't.
Thanks.
Yes, make a peace sign. Give me a smile.
Good.
Xiao Shan.
Hey, Chang Gong.
The disk is over there. See if it's the one you want.
Yes, thank you.
Why are you paying? Take it back.
Of course I have to pay you.
How has business been?
Pretty good.
I hired a young girl to watch the store during the day
and I take over on nights and weekends.
That's quite a lot of work.
I used to work while studying abroad. That was more tiring than this.
If you need help, just tell us. We'll always come.
I have to go. Mu Zi's outside.
Okay.
- Bye. - Bye.
Thanks!
Why did you get out?
Oh, right.
I didn't get the chance to watch it with you. I bought the DVD for you.
- Are you busy this afternoon? - Why?
My computer is broken. I wanted to ask you to fix it.
It's my desktop computer at home.
You didn't give me a heads-up when visiting your grandpa last time.
I dressed so casually. That was so impolite.
I'm dressed like this again today! Can it wait until next time?
My parents aren't home today.
Courtyard 13, Building 1. Li family home phone is 35710088.
Hold on a moment.
Courtyard 13, Building 1. Li family home phone is 35710088.
- Can they go in? - Let them in right away.
Copy. Let them pass.
Come in.
Wear slippers.
These ones?
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