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[My Story For You]
[Episode 15]
Come in.
Wear slippers.
These ones?
All right.
If my grandpa sees the lights on in my room
he'll think I'm not asleep and will come in to talk.
- We can't even turn on the lights? - No.
Then how can I fix the computer?
Hold on.
What about here?
I'm turning on the lights now.
I'm really turning them on.
I'm acting like a thief in my own house.
Do you have a screwdriver to open up the computer?
What will we do? Use our hands to open it?
- What do we do? - Find one.
- I'll look for one. - I'm kidding.
How could a professional like me not bring one?
Why did you tell me to look for one?
How can you be like this?
I was already thinking that my dad is asleep, so I can't ask him.
Can you see?
Let me take a look first.
If I have to take this apart, I really don't have enough tools on me.
How about this?
If you're not in a hurry to use it...
I'll take it home to fix.
- Sure. - All right.
Let's go.
You haven't even taken a good look around my room in this short time.
I'll be honest.
When I'm in a girl's room, I feel shy looking around.
I'm not just any girl. It's okay. Take a look.
What are you thinking?
I'm wondering...
how much money I would have to make
before I can openly ask for your hand in marriage without fear.
You're thinking quite far ahead.
I have a DVD player. Want to watch a movie?
No, it'll wake your grandpa.
"In the Mood for Love."
We haven't watched a movie together before. Let's watch it.
We'll read the subtitles and keep the audio down.
Let's watch Wong Kar Wai's film.
It's Christmas. Stay a little longer.
What?
Where did this come from?
You bought a house?
I paid the down payment.
It's just a bit far.
The bus ride in traffic is about three hours.
Where did you get so much money?
I scraped up some money.
Of course, I also have to use your savings.
Xiao Shan, it says 68,000 yuan here!
I don't have enough saved up!
Even with your scholarship money, there's not enough!
You're right, it's 68,000 yuan.
Mei Xin lent me the rest of the money.
She isn't married to you.
Why are you using her money to buy a house?
Mom! I've told you Mei Xin is my girlfriend.
Don't worry so much.
I already have it planned out.
I'll write up a loan note in a bit.
I'll give it to her the next time she comes back.
You must.
Write it right now and I'll keep it safe for Mei Xin.
Mom, this is the first time you're speaking up for Mei Xin.
I always stand on the side of reason.
You usually seem quite docile
but you took charge this time.
Mom, I remember everything you taught me.
We really have to thank Mei Xin this time.
Without her, I wouldn't have been able to buy this house.
I don't dislike her.
I treated her well when she was here.
I just feel ill at ease with her overseas.
- What if you two-- - No what ifs.
Mei Xin is the only one I will like.
Who knows how many more years she'll be studying in New York?
What if she wants to stay overseas?
Her parents are still in Wuhan!
Mom, why do you always speak of such unwelcome topics?
I'll go find a pen and paper.
Let's draw out our house floor plan.
Say, we met on there.
Would it be inauspicious to close it down?
- What? - The chatroom.
Superstitious beliefs.
When you were young, did you play the picture matching game?
Yes.
- Jump rope? - Yes.
- Marbles? - Yes.
I played all those and even Digimon.
I also had a digital pet. I had cats and dogs.
But they didn't do so well.
Nobody plays with those anymore.
What does that tell you?
What?
The new will eventually replace the old.
This is a basic requirement for societal development.
What does it fulfill for most people? Fundamental interests.
Fine. I'm not good at politics.
You win.
Let me teach you something else.
No, thanks.
It's definitely something you've never learned before.
Come on.
Here, I'll teach you.
Face me.
Sit facing me.
Okay, come closer.
Is it a physical lesson?
Do you want to learn?
Come closer.
Face me.
A little closer.
Closer.
Close your eyes.
Does it hurt?
It's swelling up!
Oh no! It's swelling!
Very impressive.
You made so many friends ever since coming to New York.
I don't know them.
Charlie.
Mei Xin!
Hello. This is my friend, Han Dong.
- Hello. - Hello.
Have a drink.
Merry Christmas.
I heard you went back to Shanghai.
I'm here on official business. I'll be going back after the new year.
- Where's Xu Feng? - Xu Feng? In the kitchen.
I need to see him about something. I'll talk to you later.
Sure, see you later.
- Bye. - Bye.
The food is delicious today.
Yes, I like this champagne.
Did you change professions to be a chef?
Hey.
Your friend?
- Hello, I'm Han Dong. - Hello.
He's only been here half a year and is still learning the language.
Jason said nobody here knew how to cook steak
so I volunteered to be the chef.
Where's your French girlfriend? She didn't come?
We broke up.
Didn't you want to see pictures of my son?
The pictures are on my computer. Jason took it outside.
I'll go find him.
Let's go see pictures.
Look at this one. He's so adorable.
Jason!
- Hi, Mei Xin. - Merry Christmas.
Hello. Merry Christmas.
- This is Xu Feng's son? - Yes, he's so cute.
Han Dong! What are you doing?
Nothing. I'm going in to talk to him.
It's his son. Don't get the wrong idea.
I know.
- Am I that narrow-minded? - Yes.
What did you promise me before coming here?
Don't worry, I have a big heart.
- Hello? - Merry Christmas.
Merry Christmas.
It's really festive on Christmas over here
like it's Chinese New Year.
We get about 20 days off, like a long vacation.
Yes.
Where's Xiao Shan?
He's drawing.
Miss me?
Guess.
Let me ask you something.
There was a foreign exchange student gathering.
I met someone named Xu Feng.
Do you know him?
He's Xiao Shan's father.
I saw photos of Xiao Shan on his personal laptop.
They were taken in a CD store.
I took a look and what a coincidence! Isn't that my store?
What are you trying to say?
Nothing.
You haven't sent me photos of Xiao Shan.
I thought you weren't interested.
What do you mean by that?
You're my woman! Xiao Shan is my son!
Can you not speak so immaturely?
I'm immature?
Sorry, I'm angry.
I just don't understand
why you didn't tell me you're in contact with him!
That's my business. Why should I tell you?
I finally learn today that there are boundaries between us.
I want to keep these things separate.
Jia You, I may be younger than you, but I'm an adult.
You don't have to speak to me like I won't understand.
All right, I can't talk. I have to draw with Xiao Shan.
Jia You.
Do you love me?
Xiao Shan is calling for me. Get some sleep. Good night.
You said you weren't going back until Chinese New Year.
There's still more than a month left!
I have to go back. I can't wait another day.
Han Dong, you're being too willful!
New stock is coming in next week. I can't handle it all on my own!
Hire two helpers. I'll cover their pay.
Why are you screaming? It's me.
Han Dong?
You idiot! You woke everybody up.
Yao Yao! What's the matter, Yao Yao?
Han Dong!
Why are you back?
What's happening?
Uncle and Auntie, I didn't mean to give you a scare.
I was going to go into Chang Gong's room to sleep.
He locked the door.
Aren't you supposed to be in New York?
Right. How come you're suddenly back?
I came back for some business. Where's Chang Gong?
He's not coming back tonight.
- I'll get the key for you. - Thanks, Uncle.
Aunties, go back inside. It's cold out here.
Okay.
Han Dong, let's have dinner together tomorrow.
Sure thing. I want sweet and sour pork.
No problem.
It's so cold. I'm going back inside.
Thanks, Uncle.
Han Dong, how long are you staying?
Are you not going home?
I'm not going home.
My parents happen to be busy. I'll be leaving for New York in a day or two.
Take Chang Gong's bed tonight. I'll set up a cot for you tomorrow.
Don't worry about me, Auntie.
Hurry back inside.
Get some sleep.
It's quite cold here.
There must be more to your visit.
What do you know, little brat?
Be careful.
- Xiao Feng. - Ms. Chong.
I'm a bit busy at school today and probably won't be back until 8 p.m.
- I'll leave the store to you. - No problem, Ms. Chong.
- Call me if you need anything. - Okay.
[Cool Music and Video]
Uncle Han!
Good boy. You still remember me.
I bought this for you. Eat up.
Why are you back?
Surprise! Happy?
I don't care if you're mad with joy. Give me a smile first.
Did you come back so suddenly because of a problem at home?
I came back just to see you.
Get in the car. I'll take you to school.
Where did you get the car?
It's a rental.
On the phone, you sounded like you had a cold.
Watch your health.
Thank you. I just ran out at home.
Sit tight. I'll take you to work.
Good morning.
No eggs?
The housekeeper took the day off.
The security guard said
you came home in a car two weeks ago.
A classmate.
What kind of classmate? They drove you home?
An old classmate.
He left at 10:45 p.m.
Your grandpa was asleep by then, right?
Mom, can you leave me some privacy?
Your mom's intention is clear.
Sneaking around the first time he comes to visit.
Adults don't like that.
It's Saturday today. Bring him home for dinner.
Not tonight. I'm busy. Let's meet him in the afternoon.
Who does that?
You expect him to come today? He's busy.
Didn't you say he's an old classmate?
He's already working? He doesn't have school?
I think the newspaper was delivered. I'll go get it.
I'm free at 4 p.m. I have to head out at 5 p.m.
I know.
Hello?
The server is down.
The server is down!
I lied. I knew you weren't up yet.
Don't you have class today?
It's Saturday. There's no class.
I want to talk to you about something.
My mom wants to meet you today.
My mom wants to meet you.
Hello? Hello? Hello?
Hello?
I'm listening.
I know. You said...
Your mom wants to meet me? Okay.
Where? What time?
Do I have time to brush my teeth, wash my face, and change?
How can you stay so calm? I've been panicking!
I hope you don't mind.
Why would I be nervous?
I have to meet her sooner or later. I'm not scared.
4 p.m. today. My mom is flying to Anhui at 5 p.m.
4 p.m.?
Okay. Then I'll see you at 4 p.m.
Okay.
Who says you're not nervous?
Auntie, hello.
Hello. Please sit.
Mu Zi says you two were classmates.
Why didn't you go to college?
Fourth High School offers a high-quality education.
You should've been able to get into a good college.
I remember the top 20 in the class
should've been able to get into Beijing's top 2 universities.
That's right.
Mu Zi's high school has always been highly distinguished.
Did you not continue your studies because of financial hardship?
Auntie, you misunderstood. I graduated from vocational school.
Is that so?
Why didn't you work hard to get into a good high school?
I was naive back then.
I thought vocational school and high school weren't much different.
I had also just begun learning about computers at that time
and found them interesting
so I went to vocational school to learn computer science.
Truly young and naive.
Your generation pales in comparison to our generation.
Colleges are accepting so many students now.
I rarely see anybody who doesn't want to go to college.
Do you regret it?
I'd be lying if I said I don't.
I have to catch a flight. I'll be leaving soon.
Mu Zi, be a good host to your friend.
Sit.
Have a pleasant journey, Auntie.
Thank you.
Sit down.
What did you tell your mom?
You'll get used to it. My family is very stern.
How come you're not stern at all?
I... I'm not.
Try this. It's our family's specialty.
He doesn't eat spicy foods.
Really?
That's very unfortunate.
Our family isn't satisfied until there's spicy food.
You've known him for so long. You've never ordered spicy food?
What an inconvenience to yourself.
I don't understand how a man can't stand spicy food.
- Uncle-- - I'll eat it.
My family never cooked much spicy food, so I never became accustomed to it.
It's okay, I'll practice.
Enough, don't eat it.
- It'll be too hard on you. - It's okay. I'll practice.
It's all right.
Chang Gong, your sister forgot her phone. Take it to the hospital for her later.
What are you doing?
- What's the matter? - i'm practicing eating peppers.
Why are you practicing that?
I...
I have to dine with clients.
- Drink water. - I can't be picky about food.
Hurry.
That's so hot!
Why did you drink hot water? Drink cold water, silly!
Stop eating that.
With you, everything will be A-okay.
Yao Yao, weren't you going to eat with me? You didn't reply to my texts.
I forgot my phone. Chang Gong just delivered it to me.
Let's go eat.
Chang Gong, do you have a rash here?
Did you eat spicy food again?
Xiao Ai has such a good memory.
She still remembers you got a rash in middle school when you ate spicy food.
Yes, even I forgot.
You're still eating it?
I have to fight fire with fire. Eating this will make my rash better.
Don't you know your own body?
You know you'll get a rash and you're still so stubborn.
Mom, don't be silly.
Chang Gong visited his girlfriend's house for the first time.
Even if they served him razor blades, he would still have to swallow them.
So you went to Mu Zi's house.
Why did you lie to me and say you were practicing to dine with clients?
You must've been rebuffed at their house
so you came back to punish yourself with peppers.
You're still eating?
Why are you asking so many questions?
You didn't tell me you were going to her house.
You have no experience. I have to tell you what gifts to bring.
What did you bring?
What? Why would I bring something? This isn't like olden times.
Should I arrive in a palanquin?
Silly child! You didn't bring anything on your first visit?
You'll make a bad impression.
When I went, her dad wasn't home and her mom was leaving for a work trip.
Her mom only chatted with me for 10 minutes before leaving.
Then...
I had dinner with her uncle.
I've met him a few times before.
Her mom chatted with you for 10 minutes and her dad wasn't home?
So why did you even go?
Mom, I bet they think nothing of Chang Gong.
Don't say that.
Chang Gong is doing so well.
He's in his 20s and has accomplished so much.
He's so hot!
Don't eat any more.
Save them for your dad when he drinks. Give him a spiciness overload.
Save half for me!
I have to keep practicing and fight fire with fire!
[Cool Music and Video]
You gave me a warmer welcome than your mom did.
Nobody clipped your long nails?
Your mom didn't notice?
I'll clip them for you.
Han Dong, let's talk.
Talk about what? No.
I'll finish clipping Xiao Shan's nails and then put him to bed.
If we don't talk, I won't be able to sleep.
You know I'm a teacher and have this occupational hazard.
All right. Go outside and give me two minutes.
It's freezing.
You haven't looked happy since I came back.
Can't you give me a smile?
When do you plan on going back?
You want to hear the truth?
I'm not going back.
You're not?
Don't joke with me.
Who was it who said he couldn't accept selling CDs for his life?
Who was it who had dreams?
Your parents spent so much money to send you overseas.
You came back in less than half a year.
I'll be honest.
I'm not happy. I can't stand it there.
I had to come back to get the troubles off my mind.
But now that I'm back, I don't want to leave.
I don't lack money. What do I need dreams for?
If my son grows up to be like you, I'll be furious.
I'll call you Mom. Be nicer to me.
- Can you stop fooling around? - How about Stepmom?
Han Dong, can you be serious?
Let's not fight.
I'm finally back. Why are we fighting?
If you're like this, your mom will come--
Chong Jia You!
You know why I'm mad and why I came back.
Why are you ignoring the elephant in the room?
Why are you being such a coward?
What did you say?
Nothing. It's just a popular saying.
Fine, let's talk things out.
I've had a kid with me from the first day you met me.
You knew that!
If Xiao Shan doesn't have a dad and I don't have an ex-husband
where did Xiao Shan come from? From a rock?
Yes, I was wrong. I'm in the wrong.
I made it back before the new year.
Let's not fight. Let's have a nice holiday.
I had the perfect plan.
I was going to take Xiao Shan to the States over winter break
to spend the holidays with you.
I had everything arranged. Then you suddenly come back.
I'm back now. Why would you leave?
Even if you're back, I can't change my plans.
Are you taking Xiao Shan to see his dad?
Can you not think that?
I was going to have him spend New Year's with you.
Okay. Well, I'm back. Cancel the plane tickets.
My itinerary is set already.
How much did you spend? I'll pay you back.
This isn't a matter of money.
I made plans with college classmates and professors.
I have so many plans. I can't cancel them all.
I'm taking Xiao Shan home.
Do you know how to breakdance?
No.
You don't know breakdancing?
Fine. Just dance.
Xiao Shan, put on the song, "The Tibetan Plateau."
Sorry, everybody. My friend just came back from overseas.
He wants to listen to our country's songs.
What do you know?
Music knows no boundaries.
Sorry. He was just dumped by his first love.
Please be understanding.
Stop drinking.
- I... I said... - No, I'll just pour a little more.
No more!
This tastes so nasty. Don't drink so much.
It tastes great. What do you know?
How is it any good?
The money you're spending on drinks
would be enough to install new floor tiles in my house.
It might even be enough for a paint job.
All right, I'll sponsor you. Okay?
No, thanks. Money isn't easy to earn. Save it for yourself.
It's easy. Earning money is easy for me.
Who am I? I'm Han Dong!
Stop cleaning. Drink with me.
Stop drinking so much in the middle of the day!
I'm not leaving.
I'm waiting here for Chang Gong.
If he's not coming, I'll die drinking here.
Can you not bother him with your trivial relationship problems?
He has a lot on his plate right now.
Never mind his work troubles
the first time he visited his girlfriend's house
they put him in his place.
It was so embarrassing for him.
That boy.
All right, we'll have fun by ourselves. Forget about him.
No more fun. Let's get going.
Hello, sir. This is your check.
Hold on.
Help me pay.
I brought my wallet but not my money or credit cards.
Why did you come out without bringing money?
Spot me!
Hello. How much is it?
We gave you a 10 percent discount. The total is 3,980 yuan.
How much?
3,980 yuan.
What's the big deal?
Can I see the bill?
- Sure. - Thank you.
This "appearance fee" is over 2,000 yuan. What is that?
That is the charge for the three ladies who just performed a dance.
You hurt me and still left with a smile.
I told you those drinks weren't any good but you still had to drink. Watch out!
- I'm fine. - What do you mean you're fine?
Look at you! Money isn't easy to earn.
Why did you buy all those drinks? You--
Did he just take my wallet?
I think so.
You lowlife!
Stop!
Slow down! Wait for me!
Okay, man. You're impressive.
You win.
Get lost.
Goodness!
Were you running marathons in your half year in New York?
You really got it back. You're really something.
There's nothing in it.
Nothing in it?
There's two yuan!
Just two yuan.
I was chasing him for two hours for this.
I'm exhausted.
It's for the vindication.
Who dares to take my stuff?
I'll chase you to the ends of the earth and make you kneel for forgiveness.
That two yuan sure is valuable.
This two yuan bill hasn't been printed since 1999.
It is worth more than you can imagine.
Really?
Let me see.
Stingy.
I'm kidding.
Actually...
Chong Jia You gave me this two yuan the first time she bought a CD from me.
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