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[My Story For You]
[Episode 18]
Hurry in.
You leave first. I want to watch you leave.
I'll be worried unless I see you go in.
Go on.
Bye.
Here, have some water.
Come, tell your brother!
Tell you what?
Hi, Mu Zi.
I'm warning you, don't tell Mom and Dad.
Hush money.
When you move into your new house, I'll give you a big color TV.
That's not appealing enough.
- Fridge. - Too common.
Massage chair.
Whoever doesn't keep their word is a loser.
Fine.
Who talks to a girl like that?
Ever since she could talk, she's treated me that way.
Do you know how much she's blackmailed from me?
I'm just giving her a taste of her own medicine.
No wonder Yao Yao has such a tomboy personality.
You're usually so frugal that you wash your car yourself.
Why the sudden change today?
Did you come to support my business?
It doesn't happen often.
If I were to sell this as a used car, how much would it go for?
This car is quite old.
It could sell for 10,000 to 20,000 yuan.
You really want to sell it?
How much are you earning? You're thinking of getting a new car?
I'm in need of money.
All right, I'll sell it for you.
- Thanks. - You're welcome.
Give me a 10 percent commission.
I guarantee I'll sell it for a higher price than anywhere else.
Let me think about it.
Sure, take your time.
Thank you, Third Uncle.
This is the key to the warehouse.
There are still some books in there. See what you want to do with them.
Okay.
Let's go out for a meal sometime.
CEO Dong, the car won't sell for much.
It's just a drop in the bucket
but maybe it will tide you over for a few days.
Watch out.
These were the last two boxes.
All right, thank you.
- Thank you. - Thank you.
Look.
Not bad.
Boss, is this on sale?
No.
No discount?
Then I'd rather buy online. There are discounts.
Right.
Do you buy books online?
Do you like shopping online?
I wouldn't say I like it.
I buy things online sometimes
and my friends go online to sell the clothes they don't like.
These books aren't for sale. They're free. Take what you want.
- Really? - Yes.
My girlfriend is your senior. She just graduated.
Consider it a gift from her.
Thank you, Boss!
This was ranked number two this year. It's a good book. Take it.
- Thank you! - Come.
Take whatever you like but don't take too much.
Save some for others.
- Thank you! - No problem.
Zhang Chang Gong, right?
I worked on websites for three years.
I have no problem building, designing, and maintaining.
Can I ask about the salary?
We don't have such high demands.
The base salary is 800 yuan a month.
Your resume says your desired salary is 6,000 yuan.
That gave me quite the scare.
To be honest, before I left my position
my monthly salary plus bonuses exceeded 10,000 yuan.
The problem is that I, the one interviewing you
only receive 4,000 yuan.
My salary can be lowered.
How about this?
Why don't you go home and think about it
and we'll discuss it.
Okay?
- Okay. - Good.
Thank you.
All right, next.
Our company has a scale system based on academic qualifications.
Even graduate students only have a starting salary of 3,000 yuan.
I have three years of work experience.
I have a competitive edge over recent graduates.
This is expressly stipulated by our Human Resources department.
The boss favors the highly-educated.
Of course, if a person's talent was solely based on academics
that would indeed by a bit biased.
However, every corporation has its own belief.
I'm sure you can understand.
I'm sorry.
I understand.
Vocational graduate and you want a salary of 3,000 yuan?
Young man, if I were you, I wouldn't dare to ask for that.
We hired a few college graduates last month. 1,000 yuan base salary!
They're from world-class universities.
I'm afraid we can't afford you.
The IT industry's winter arrived swift and fierce.
It was as if we had entered the Ice Age.
This long and endless winter
forced many entrepreneurs into bankruptcy.
It wasn't just limited to Zhongguancun, the technology hub.
All throughout the country
dot-com companies suffered a blizzard-like baptism.
Sir, this way.
Yao Yao.
How could you pick such a fancy place?
You've gone too far. Let's go somewhere else.
Chang Gong! He's paying. Why should I hold back?
How much would he have to spend to treat us to a meal here?
Would he...
Would he be borrowing money from us again?
Is he going to treat us to this meal in place of paying off his debts?
You're all here?
- I brought a gift for you. - Hold it.
A gift isn't necessary. Pay us back.
Yao Yao!
Yao Yao, I wasn't finished yet.
I came today to pay you guys back.
Yao Yao, that's enough. There's no need to count for so long.
- I counted an extra 20 bills. - There's also an extra 20 bills here.
Interest.
We're all friends. There's no need for that.
Even just sitting in a bank, it would accrue interest.
That's ridiculous. Take it.
Take it with you later.
Ming Tao, you graduated not long ago. How come you have so much money?
What are you doing now?
Tell us about any moneymaking opportunities.
This is an interesting story.
I went out to intern for the first half of senior year.
I helped others arrange study abroad opportunities.
I came across a foreigner and discovered a newly developing occupation.
English tour guide, specially geared toward foreigners.
Tour guide? That's...
That's not your major.
In the beginning, I was just going to make a little money
so I could pay you back sooner.
I discovered this industry makes money very fast.
Think about it. So many things happened last year.
We won the Olympic bid.
We became a member of the WTO.
China's soccer team made it to the international stage.
Foreigners are now interested in China.
Interesting.
Then... do they have high expectations of our English?
No, nothing much.
Your level of English is absolutely no problem.
You can just treat it as memorizing text.
You're really just chatting with them.
Where are they hiring? What sort of job history is required?
I've only worked at a cafe and don't have much experience.
Could they use someone like me?
You must be kidding!
If you want to join, I can get you in. No need to go somewhere else.
Of course, this is incomparable to Chang Gong.
But taking care of you would be no problem at all.
Yes, give it a try, Xiao Shan.
Then...
Ming Tao, I'm serious! I'm not joking!
I'm also serious. I'm currently seeking new talent.
Come, Xiao Shan.
It's time for me to repay you.
Yao Yao, order whatever you want.
- It's on me today. - I'm going to order.
Go ahead!
Waiter, we're ready to order!
Mom!
You're all back.
Sure, no problem. You can make as much as you want.
- Ming Tao? - Auntie.
- You haven't come by in a long time. - Yes.
I've been busy starting a business. I haven't had time to visit.
Is that so? Starting a business? That's very impressive.
That's a nice suit.
The material is fine. Did you make it or buy it?
I bought it, Auntie! It's a designer brand and so expensive!
Is that so?
I'm going to go, Auntie.
Xiao Shan, come to my office to find me tomorrow.
If you can't find the place, call me. I'll have the chauffeur pick you up.
Goodbye, Auntie.
- Okay, see you. - Bye!
Bye!
Look at him.
You have to admit he's clever.
No, I'll have to brush up on my English. I'll be needing it.
He sure had a stroke of luck.
Auntie.
You're making those for yourself?
I'm selling them.
Selling?
Xiao Shan bought a house. I should help bear the burden.
With my health, I'm not sure what I can do.
Selling steamed buns isn't hard.
Buying in bulk, these are 0.08 yuan each, and I sell them for 0.20 yuan each.
It'll add up.
Want one?
Yes.
How about this? I'll purchase your first batch.
I'll treat the neighbors and start you off right.
How could I?
Excuse me.
Can you help me?
- Okay. - Thank you.
Thanks a lot, because I'm looking for a museum.
I'm lost here. I don't know if I should take the right way or the left way.
I'm kind of confused.
Can you... slowly?
Sure. I'm looking for the museum and I'm lost.
So, I would like to know how to go there.
Sorry, my English is... no good.
Okay. I see.
- No worries. - I'm very... want to help you.
It's okay. No problem.
- See you. - Sorry.
It's okay.
- It's my first time as a tour guide. - Xiao Shan, the boss is coming.
Okay.
They're yours now. Be on your toes.
Okay.
Hello, guys. Hi!
My name is Wei Xiao Shan. Welcome to Jinghu.
Have a nice day?
Okay, follow me.
Be careful. Be careful here.
Yes, I want to say, this bridge is very famous.
It's from a long, long time ago.
So, everybody, I want to say, there is a lot of delicious food here.
Yes, buns!
What makes you so happy?
You must've made a lot.
Liu Ming Tao sure is generous.
Look. I easily made what others would've taken one month to earn.
Don't show me. I'll be envious seeing you hold so much money.
Why would you be envious? You have Chief Li.
Don't be ridiculous. You ruined things last time with that big mouth of yours.
I'll keep your secret.
If my mom finds out, I'll hunt you down.
I'm taking off.
Hello?
I saw your text for a leave of absence.
You have a fever?
I had a fever last night.
I've taken medication and the fever is gone now.
Since the fever is gone, come to work.
Be in the office at 3 p.m.
No, no, no!
You have a fever. Why are you coming down?
Just tell me if you want to eat something.
My boss wants me in the office this afternoon.
You didn't ask for time off?
I did. It's half a day sick leave.
She says I have to be there this afternoon.
Your boss is so unreasonable.
Even a housekeeper like me is allowed time to rest when I'm sick.
Yes.
I'm thinking of getting a sick note.
My boyfriend's sister works at a hospital too.
I could get one easily.
Then go on!
My boyfriend will say I'm too delicate.
He's a workaholic. He can't understand how us ordinary office workers feel.
I want to work hard at my job but I don't want to sacrifice my life.
I do want to work hard at my job
but I don't want to sacrifice my life!
I don't want to go to work!
Time to change clothes.
Come in.
I told you to be here at 3 p.m. It's already 3:30 p.m.
The longer you postpone turning these in
the longer our entire team has to stay.
You can leave when you're done, but I can't.
I still have to review your work.
I leave later than you do.
Don't you feel apologetic?
You didn't hear me?
Get to work.
Boss, I'm quitting.
What did you say?
I've already sent you my resignation letter.
One month from today will be my last day.
I won't stay one second more.
You're being too emotional. Denied.
I'm here by contract.
Denial is ineffective.
I'll be going now.
This way, please.
This is it. Come, Lin Jin.
It is very comfortable
but this will definitely be expensive.
How so? I've been three times already.
Besides, I work so hard.
You earn money to spend money.
If I don't buy this, it'll be hard to douse my year's worth of rage.
- You're right. - Right here.
Bring me an apple, will you?
You're crazy.
If Professor Fu were to hear you, he would definitely lecture you.
Professor Fu?
I wouldn't care even if a professor came. I already graduated.
I want to ask how soon you can deliver.
From the warehouse, it can be delivered in three days.
Three days? How about faster? Like tomorrow night?
I'll try too see what I can do.
Please. My boyfriend is coming back tomorrow night.
I want to give him a big surprise.
All right.
- I'm counting on you. - Okay.
Come, try this.
It's so, so, so comfortable.
I tested it out in store for a very long time
and finally decided to buy it.
Your house has been renovated and still doesn't have furniture yet.
I'm starting you off.
How much did it cost?
Two months salary: 6,000 yuan.
Liu Ming Tao just paid me back. I'll pay you tomorrow.
No need.
This is my housewarming gift for you.
It sounds like I'm giving it to you but it'll still end up mine in the future.
I lost my job.
How unfortunate. I also lost my job.
Since when?
I gave my boss my notice yesterday. I'll be leaving in a month.
Let's not talk about me yet.
Why did you quit?
My company closed down half a year ago.
Half a year ago?
You're really something. You waited half a year to tell me.
What about the mortgage?
I've been paying it off. Payments can't stop.
That's why I'm running out of savings.
You haven't found a job yet?
I looked.
All the Internet companies in the country
are either laying off workers or closing down.
There aren't any good openings.
That can't be. You were a manager.
Headhunters are going after my company's managers all the time.
Going by age, I'm not much different from recent college graduates.
I was a special case to have been promoted and have such a high salary.
Most college graduates don't get paid much.
People are turned off as soon as they hear my expected salary.
You can lower your expectations.
I could do that if I didn't have this house.
But I have to pay 2,000 yuan a month for the mortgage.
If my salary is below 2,500 yuan, I wouldn't be able to pay the mortgage.
Why don't we wait until we're better off before we buy furniture?
When I paid, the shop assistant said I could only make exchanges, no returns.
All right, let's keep the sofa. We can sit and sleep on it.
Right!
So, why are you quitting?
Because you can't stand your boss?
I lied.
It's normal to suffer some mistreatment on the job.
If you're unhappy, tell me.
You can take it out on me.
But don't just quit.
You're a working woman. Act more maturely.
Okay?
Thank you.
No need.
Come in.
Human Resources spoke to me about you.
I don't have time this week. We can talk next week. You can go.
Boss, I want to take it back.
What did you say? Say that again.
Last time, the fever muddled up my head and I acted impulsively.
What do you take this job for? You think you can come and go as you please?
I know your family is well-off.
When HR gave me your resume, I didn't want to hire you.
I was afraid you'd be a pampered princess.
You wouldn't be able to bear the hardships
and would end up holding back our entire team.
Boss, please be forgiving and pretend it didn't happen. Forget about it.
Forget it?
The resignation letter you emailed was cc'ed to the HR director and the boss.
How am I supposed to take it back?
I'll explain to them myself.
If you can't bear the hardship, then don't work in this field.
Our line of work is cutthroat.
When you were interning, our firm was among the top five.
How long has it been? Just one year.
We're now among the top four.
Do you know how many people are lining up for your job?
If you want to leave, the door is over there.
You can leave any time you want.
If you want to stay, this is your last chance.
I made a mistake.
Go deal with it yourself.
Boss, I'll be going out now.
Ever since I joined the company, I've never left the office before 2 a.m.
As soon as I step foot into the office, I'm bombarded by angry clients.
I can't even take time off when I have a fever.
Last time, I went to Xi'an with a client.
We got in together at 8 a.m.
But when the client was sleeping at night
I had to stay up to work until 4 a.m.
I only sleep four hours a day and have to endure being scolded every day.
I don't believe everybody is in the same predicament as I am.
This isn't called work. I'm practically sacrificing my life.
You're the one who quit. You're also the one who begged for forgiveness.
You should have your family find a stable job for you.
Why are you tormenting yourself like this?
You don't understand.
You don't explain anything. Of course I don't get it.
Actually, I did have that plan in mind
but plans can never keep up with life.
I want to ask my uncle to find a job for Chang Gong.
He's been unemployed for half a year.
I get it now.
But I think that's unfair to you.
Isn't Zhang Chang Gong some chatroom genius and Internet overlord?
When he was 17 years old, he created a chatroom
that was 1 of the top 10 in the country.
Now that he's unemployed, he's counting on you?
It's not a problem with him. The problem lies with the entire IT industry.
It's quite tragic.
His sister too.
The paging industry collapsed and she lost her job.
And you're not unlucky?
You finally worked up the courage to quit and now you're back to being mistreated.
It's okay, I'm used to it.
I really don't want to go back to work!
Keep at it.
Uncle, just help me out. I've never asked you for anything.
I do want to help you but I really don't like the kid.
He's too arrogant!
I've never seen any student from a prestigious school as arrogant as him.
This can be an opportunity to rein in his spirit.
Can't you have some sympathy?
This is an industry crisis. He's not the problem.
You should know an industry crisis doesn't mean the industry will disappear.
This is a cleansing tide.
Those that are wiped out are garbage. Those that remain are the real gold.
Uncle, you're really hitting him while he's down.
What? How so? I haven't even done anything!
Can't I speak the truth?
There's nothing worth debating here.
You have to agree to do this.
Uncle, you're a big boss.
Why stoop to the level of a kid?
Uncle! Uncle! Uncle!
Okay, okay!
Fine, you win.
Uncle, don't tell my parents about this.
Fine.
Uncle, don't leave! Sit here.
You two can sit and talk when he gets here.
Okay, I won't leave!
Where are you going? To get water?
Okay, I'll wait for him.
Come in.
Why does your computer keep breaking?
Probably from playing games.
Wear slippers.
Is your grandpa taking a nap?
Why don't you give me your computer and I'll take it home to check?
No need for that.
I need to be thorough.
If it's a major problem, it's better to take it home.
That's really not necessary.
Before you look at my computer, my uncle wants to talk to you.
Talk about what?
Go see.
- Uncle. - Hello, Uncle.
Sit.
I heard...
You've been unemployed for over half a year.
My company closed down.
I told you before.
Your industry is nothing but bubbles.
The industry is collapsing on a global scale. China can't escape that.
Wouldn't listen to your elders, would you?
It won't be suitable for you to continue on like this.
Give me a few days. I'll find you an appropriate position.
There's a computer I need to fix.
What's the matter? Hurt your ego?
Uncle, thank you for your good will. I appreciate it.
But I will take care of my job situation on my own.
You don't have the academic qualifications.
Your job experience is as insubstantial as the bubbles of your industry.
How will you find a stable job?
Everybody has a way of living.
My parents survived the state-owned enterprise reforms.
My sister survived the paging center industry disappearing.
They're living just fine now.
I have a neighbor.
She retired because of poor health and is selling steamed buns now.
She sells each bun for 0.20 yuan, gaining 0.12 yuan profit.
She may be earning very little, but she's still making money.
They're all living just fine.
But I can't find a job.
Young man.
You live the life that you envision.
You turned your nose up at high school
so all you can do is stare at 0.08 yuan wholesale steamed buns.
Uncle, couldn't you present him with a job nicely?
Why did you keep mocking him?
I have a temper too.
Nobody can put up with your horrible temper!
Chang Gong!
That's just how my Uncle is. Don't stoop to his level.
He does that to me too. Don't take it to heart.
I'm fine.
Next time, I'll come to take apart your computer and take it home to fix.
I'm not done yet.
My computer isn't broken.
I know you and my uncle don't get along.
I was afraid you wouldn't come if I told you
so I came up with this trick.
I asked my uncle to give you a job.
You two are immediately at each other's throats.
Next time, can't you get the job situation taken care of first?
There won't be a next time.
You're giving up on the job search?
I'm searching. I really want to find a job.
But I don't want to be handed one. That's no different from begging.
How did a job referral become begging?
- Is it so hard to put aside your pride? - It really is.
When I'm suffering hardships at my job, you tell me to grin and bear it.
That's not the same.
It's the same.
The one who wants to sell steamed buns has left?
He has high standards but little ability.
What do you like about him?
Everything.
- Immature! - Who are you talking about?
I set the alarm clock.
My alarm hasn't gone off yet but you woke me up.
Where's your old classmate?
Uncle ran him out.
Dad, he's no old classmate.
Think about what middle school Mu Zi graduated from
and where that kid graduated from.
A no-name vocational school.
A hero could come from humble origins.
Okay, even if we don't talk about his origins
he is unemployed now.
He has to make 2,000 yuan monthly mortgage payments.
That continues for 20 years.
You're going to let Mu Zi suffer the hardships with him?
Don't blame the young for being poor.
Fine, fine. I won't say any more.
You and your granddaughter have very special tastes. Okay?
He's only in his 20s. His life has just begun.
When I was 20, the People's Republic of China hadn't been established yet.
The Japanese were killing people everywhere!
Who could've imagined this future?
Shortsighted!
Can't see past your own nose!
Li Mu Zi.
Listen up.
No matter what happens to the kid, don't come to me.
You can go to your parents.
Mu Zi?
I told you, didn't I?
You're just so eager to throw yourself at him.
Now what? You've been put in a passive position.
I work like a dog every day and my boss criticizes me.
I want to complain about it
but I don't dare talk to him, because I'm afraid he'll be annoyed.
What's the use in having a boyfriend?
Why do we get boyfriends?
No use! You're better off with me.
Who's the one who always comforts you? Me!
Now I don't even dare to quit my job because of him.
He's cruel and heartless!
Break up!
He has no job, no money, and no education.
Now he's not even considerate of you.
Why are you keeping him?
I don't want to break up. I like him.
Even if you like him, you shouldn't demean yourself!
Your parents raised you like a princess.
You're fine with demeaning yourself, but your parents aren't.
Say something!
Why do you think he hasn't called me?
It's been so long and he hasn't even called me.
Even a text would do.
Give that to me.
- What are you doing? - I'm deleting his number.
Go ahead.
I can recite all our texts.
What should I say about you?
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