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[My Story For You]
[Episode 33]
- Block, block! - Go in, go in!
Go in!
Pass it!
Go in!
Turn, turn!
My gosh.
Chang Gong, come watch the game. Why are you on your computer?
Soon! Keep watching. I'll be there soon.
I can drink your energy drink for you, but the game can't be paused. Hurry up!
Hurry up!
Penalty kick.
I even bet on Italy.
I bet on Italy.
It's so awkward for me without you there.
You've known them for years now. Why would it be awkward?
You're always on your computer.
They think we're on the rocks now.
I'll be done soon.
The readers are waiting for me to update. I have to post something today.
Go in, go in.
Go, go in!
Long live Italy!
I told you Italy would win!
Italy won!
Italy, Italy, Italy!
Italy!
Apple phones for you two.
Did your brain go to mush from doing business?
Why are you giving us these?
Han Dong, I won't let you in next time if you're not empty-handed.
Don't be like that, Uncle Officer.
If you call my husband Uncle Officer, you'll have to call me Auntie.
If you don't mind sounding old, that's fine by me.
Take those back.
You two helped me out so much. I want to repay you somehow.
Li Ning Feng got back so much of my money.
That's not right.
I would do my best even for someone I don't know.
My husband is a highly enlightened man.
Don't say things that would displease him.
I have to go to work. Let's leave together.
All right. Every time I come by, one of you has to go to work.
I don't know how you two make it work.
I can't help it.
Everybody wants to have a kid in the year of the Olympics. I'm so busy.
Let's go.
Bye.
The phones!
It's not considered a bribe, Mr. Officer. Bye.
Yao Yao, take it.
Fine.
By the way, there is roadwork on the east side. Drive carefully.
When did you become so fussy?
That roadwork has been going on for two weeks.
I pass by it every day. I could drive through it with my eyes closed.
Is it wrong to be concerned about you?
Bye.
Be careful!
- Eat. - You eat.
- You eat!
- Eat one. - You eat. I have some.
Look.
These comments are so interesting.
There are more readers every day.
What if you can't keep up with their comments?
That never occurred to me.
That could happen.
"Tang Jia San Shao, I'll always love you!"
I should be the one saying that.
You're back?
What are you doing in here?
What's wrong?
Are you sick?
It's okay. I just have a slight fever.
Why didn't you call me?
It's over here.
- How high is it? - I can't see.
Let me see.
Did you leave it in long enough?
It's been over 10 minutes.
Don't look. I'm fine.
Wait, try again.
Over 39 degrees Celsius?
It's over 39 degrees Celsius!
Let's go to the hospital.
No, I already took medicine.
This happened a lot when I was driving long hauls
so I always stock the house with medicine.
Will it work? Your fever is so high.
It works. I just need some rest. I'll be fine.
Then get some sleep. When did you last take the medicine?
Here.
It's been about two hours.
- Are you feeling better? - Much better.
- Beauty. - Give it to me.
Three, two.
Why are you still so cheeky when you're sick?
Are you really sick?
I wish I weren't.
It would be so nice if I could continue being sick.
You can't.
38 degrees Celsius.
See? I told you not to worry.
You look fine to me too.
I'm in good health with a strong immune system.
A good immune system leads to fevers. Look, I'm fine.
Zhang Chang Gong, did the fever fry your brain?
My brain is just fine.
I think your brain is fried.
- No. - It is.
- Are you okay? - I want to eat something.
What do you want?
I want noodle soup.
Add cilantro, green onions, and one drop of sesame oil.
That sounds normal.
Good, your brain is fine.
You don't seem sick. Did you trick me?
Wait here. Don't go anywhere.
Remember.
- I will. - One drop of sesame oil.
What are you doing?
Come on, let me write for a bit.
I'm at the climax of the story. I can't stop writing.
What are you doing?
Just for a bit. Please?
Do you know you have a fever?
I know, but look!
I'll write for a bit and my mind will clear and I'll get better faster.
Besides, so many readers are waiting for me to update!
- Zhang Chang Gong, you listen. - I have OCD!
I'll go crazy if I don't have things in order.
Zhang Chang Gong, do you want to get better?
- Get up! - No.
Go to your room. Now.
- Three, two... - One.
You can't bully a patient.
You forgot your weapon.
That's your weapon.
What weapon? Stop talking.
My novel! I still... I really...
Stop talking! Your fever is over 38 degrees Celsius!
You're so much trouble!
I just had some inspiration!
The computer is the only thing that can bring me to life.
From the chatroom to e-commerce
then to writing online novels
what drives me to stay up all night isn't money.
It never was.
It is an oasis in my life.
[Email login]
Hello, I am a literary agent.
I am interested in meeting you in person.
I'd like to purchase the rights to "Child of Light."
If you are interested, please contact me.
My phone number is 1344579774.
[Hello, I am a literary agent.]
What are you up to now?
I made money.
What did you say?
What is it?
I said, I made money from my book.
Wow! How much?
The story goes all the way back to last month.
Last month, the website I post on began charging readers for my books.
I wanted to give you a surprise, so I didn't tell you.
It's been exactly 30 days now.
I earned a total of 1,663 yuan.
Half a month's salary for me.
This is the publication contract.
Oops, upside down. Publication contract.
I thought you were writing for fun. You can actually earn money?
Royalties aren't much. The agent takes 30 percent.
I also get 10 sample books.
The money isn't important.
What's important is that you're getting published!
Yes!
Mom!
You're in the kitchen?
I went to the market.
I bought eels for you and Dad.
You just earned some money and you're spending recklessly already.
Oh, right.
- Here, take this. - What's this for?
It's for buying your new book! I need to support your sales.
I have 10 sample books. I'll bring them to you later.
Don't waste your money.
That's not enough! All the neighbors are waiting for a copy.
Even your third uncle wants one.
He even requested your signature on the inside cover.
It's a requirement.
Still, I won't let you waste your money.
Really?
Yes, it's a gift from me.
- Then I'll take this back. - Okay.
Is there anything I can do? I'll wash these.
- No, wash this. - Leave that for Dad.
All right.
Eat up.
Is there a problem with the site?
It's nothing. The page just won't load for some reason.
[Page won't load]
Hello, this is ReadWriteWeb.
Hello, this is Zhang Chang Gong
the author who signed on with you a while ago.
Chang Gong? I was going to call you but haven't found the time.
I have dozens of infuriated authors on my hands.
Is it a problem with the server?
No, someone posted objectionable content on the site
so the site was shut down.
The boss is also under investigation.
We don't know when the site will be back up.
Please have some patience.
Sorry, I was just about to contact you.
There's been a problem with the publishing house.
They have closed down due to poor management.
The books you have lined up probably won't be published.
They haven't paid the royalties for those either.
So... I'm very sorry.
How about this, Chang Gong?
Don't worry. Sign a supplemental agreement.
I'll look for other publishers and see if anyone wants to pick you up.
What do you think?
I'm counting on you.
Mr. Author, mind on a new book?
Nothing to think about.
Time to work.
Chang Gong.
You've been looking so listless all day.
I haven't seen you writing in the past two days either.
I'm mentally exhausted.
Chang Gong, did something happen?
You can talk to me.
Don't take everything on by yourself.
I've been working for 10 years.
I haven't done much to be proud of.
I just feel...
I feel that I've disappointed you and Dad.
Chang Gong, what are you saying?
I've never pressured you.
You'll always be the best in my mind.
Do you remember when you were just a teenager?
You made that chatroom.
It was even ranked number one in the nation.
It was in the top 10, not number 1.
Well, I tell others you were ranked number one.
They won't know the difference.
Can't I brag about my son?
I just have too much on my mind.
Don't worry about me.
I really hate seeing you like this.
I don't know what to say.
How about this?
You don't have to come in to the store for the next two days.
Your dad can cover for you.
You and Dad shouldn't eat leftovers all the time.
Throw them out when it's time. It's not good to eat old food.
When it's time to change the gas tank, remember to tell me or Li Ning Feng.
Dad has a bad back.
Tell him not to do it.
I know.
Remember.
Mu Zi is now working for a bank.
We're not so tight on money anymore.
Stop thinking about giving us money.
I know you've been giving me the money that Yao Yao gives you.
I feel so embarrassed as her older brother.
What are you saying?
You're siblings. There's no point in keeping score.
I'm going to go.
Where are you going?
Mu Zi is working late. I'm going to pick her up.
Chang Gong just had a mini breakdown.
Don't worry too much.
If you heard him, why didn't you come out to talk to him?
You and Chang Gong rarely have a heart-to-heart.
How could I intrude?
Heart-to-heart?
He's been holding so many things inside and hasn't said a peep to me.
It breaks my heart.
That's how men are.
A man keeps his troubles inside and bears them on his own.
If he were like Yao Yao, we'd have two daughters in our family.
I've never seen him like this.
I'm really scared.
Will something bad happen?
You don't understand men like us.
Chang Gong might not have encountered some problem.
He's just been keeping these unhappy feelings inside for too long.
The rubber band has been stretched too far and broke.
The site was shut down because of pornographic content.
It's that serious?
Will you be arrested?
That's an interesting point to be stuck on.
Don't change the subject.
Will you be arrested?
I wasn't the one spreading vulgar content. Why would I be arrested?
It's just that I won't have an income now.
I was going to have up to 1,000 yuan a month.
Now that's gone.
That's okay. I have a job. We don't need that extra income.
You won't have to run yourself ragged staying up late to write.
I didn't like seeing that.
Your mom asked me what time you go to sleep.
I didn't even dare tell her you usually go to sleep at 2 a.m.
But I really want to finish writing this novel.
There are so many readers waiting.
What can you do? The site was closed down.
Why don't you develop another program?
Something like the chatroom you made or a blog?
I'll look for another website that allows free posting.
I'll finish the novel.
I have to answer to my readers.
Okay.
It won't make money.
That's how you started anyway. It was just a hobby.
This is why you've been sighing all day
and looking as droopy as frostbitten eggplant?
You gave me a scare. It'll be all right.
Chang Gong, I got a raise. Let me show you.
Let me show you the proof.
As our family's number one rice weevil, I now submit my pay stub for review.
Impressive, Li Mu Zi! You've surpassed me!
By a whole lot.
If things continue this way
our roles will be reversed.
How about this?
When I earn more than you do, you get to do all the laundry.
When you earn more than me, I'll do the laundry.
Wait. This is a trap!
When you earn more than me, I do the laundry.
When I earn more than you, I still have to do my own laundry.
That means what's mine is yours and what's yours is still yours.
Dinner will be ready in 10 minutes.
My wife is too cunning.
I have been defeated.
How else could I be your wife?
Mu Zi.
How could there exist a girl as great as you?
Unfortunately, this girl is almost 30.
Uncle!
Put it over there.
Aren't I the best? I give you all the good snacks first.
Yes, you're the best.
Oh, right. How is it going?
Is he feeling the pressure?
Look at how much you earn now.
You'd better not tell my parents that I earn more than him.
Look at how worried you are.
You're earning more money
but you're afraid of humiliating your husband.
Don't you remember, I was unemployed and stayed at home the past two years?
Fine, fine.
Your husband loves you the most. Okay?
Brainwash successful.
- Okay. - Careful, it's hot.
Weren't you bragging that he was publishing a book?
Where is it? I'm planning on passing them out.
Pretend I didn't say anything.
So it did turn out to be just bragging.
I told you before that your husband is just too arrogant.
Excessive arrogance makes one pretentious.
He really isn't. He's just unlucky.
Just like me, things always go wrong in the home stretch.
I understand the feeling. He's really not being arrogant.
What did you buy me?
Hello?
Chang Gong, it's me.
I have a meeting downtown at 2 p.m. If you're free at 3 p.m., come on by.
I have good news for you.
Sir, this way, please.
Hello, I am Lan Feng.
Hello. Please have a seat.
- I'll have a glass of water. Thank you. - Okay.
These are the latest books I've been working on. Have a look.
["Tomorrow Is So Far Away" "Watch The Night With Your Soul"]
["Listening To The Rain Through The Falling Leaves"]
I'm not an expert and I don't know much about how things are done
but I used to work on something related to selling books.
I can tell these books are top-quality.
You've done something related to selling books?
Yes. Years ago, I worked on a website that sold books.
- A computer genius. - No, not at all.
All right, let's talk about books.
By the way, I'm very sorry about what happened.
I was just an employee.
When the company closed down, I also lost my job.
That's all right. That's how work is. Ups and downs are normal.
I held on to your contract and electronic copies of your manuscripts.
The boss of the company I work for now is very interested in you.
He has read your books and we're ready to publish them.
Thank you for keeping me in mind.
My new company is thirsty for new talent.
We can discuss the details later.
- Let's go over payment first. - Okay.
This is your first time publishing with us
so we can only give you a rookie offer.
This is variable and ranges from 3,000 to 4,000 yuan.
However, after taking everything into consideration
we believe you have a lot of potential.
That's why I've decided to offer you the maximum, 4,000 yuan a book.
Do you think that's acceptable?
Is this a buyout offer?
Yes, buyout.
Of course, if it sells well, we'll increase your rate.
We're seeking a long-term collaboration.
Okay, I have no problem with that.
You decided so quickly?
- Yes, I trust you. - That's settled, then.
I have four of your manuscripts.
It's company policy to hold on to the payment for one manuscript.
I can pay you for three manuscripts right now.
I will have my assistant email you the contract later.
Give me your bank account information now and I can send the money to you.
You're going to pay me before I've signed the contract?
This is the way I do things.
When I've decided to work with an author, I place my trust in him.
Of course, I hope this will give you the confidence to write and edit.
Future payments will also be done in this way.
If you give me two manuscripts, I'll pay you for both immediately.
You won't have to wait for release.
Thank you, Mr. Lan.
It's the middle of the day. What's up?
I asked my mom for time off.
- Is something wrong? - It's good news.
Good news? What do you need me to do?
We're celebrating when you get off work.
I can leave right now!
To be precise, you still have 2 hours and 58 minutes left.
No skipping work.
I'm going to get some errands done and then I'll come pick you up.
Go on.
What are we having for dinner?
Let's have pizza. Don't you like pizza?
Yes, but it's expensive. It'll be over 200 yuan.
Pick the most expensive.
All that matters is that you like it.
What a coincidence! A Western restaurant.
You tell me at the door?
It really is a coincidence!
Let's go in.
But it's really expensive.
It's okay. We have money. Let's go.
- Here you go. - Thank you.
Sit down.
Place it correctly.
I remember the last time we had Western cuisine was...
I was still working for the network business.
Mu Zi, it's been hard on you to be with me.
Is something wrong? You're being so sorrowful.
Your family is well-off.
Back in college, you could even go on vacations.
But after getting married, you haven't even gone traveling once.
I had to study for the graduate school entrance exam
then the government employee exam.
Now, I'm working at the bank.
I just don't have the time. It's not your fault.
You're afraid that when you go on vacation with your parents
it'll be awkward to bring me along
but you'll feel sorry for me if you don't bring me along. Right?
- Please enjoy. - Thank you.
Dig in.
Chang Gong, are you keeping something from me?
Can you talk in your normal fashion? Give it to me straight.
We can face anything together.
Don't worry. Tell me what's wrong.
Just tell me. You're making me nervous.
There is something I have to tell you.
The publisher promised to publish my book.
Just as long as we're not breaking up.
What are you thinking? Why would I break up with you?
That's good news.
They have four of my books.
Every book is 4,000 yuan. They're holding payment for one book.
I received payment for three books.
So... that's 12,000 yuan.
You calculated that so quickly! Amazing!
Settle down. That's half a year's salary for you!
Yes.
It's all here. I withdrew it all.
Is there something wrong with you? Aren't you afraid of being robbed?
How could that be possible?
Under your careful guidance
even if I've been carted off, the money will still be safe.
I'm counting on it to give you happiness.
Open it and take a look.
Open it.
It's not a bomb. Open it.
Cover me.
Let's see what books you bought today.
What?
- You folded it all? - Yes.
I kept 2,000 yuan to improve our living conditions.
The remaining 10,000 yuan is all in there.
Don't be so childish. Are you a schoolchild?
Why did you fold it all up?
Can't you feel touched instead?
Here's a quote from a film.
"If I'm given another chance..."
"I will tell the girl, 'I love you.'"
"If there has to be an expiration date to this love..."
"I hope it will be in 10,000 years."
I folded every bill into a heart shape.
Every folded heart represents one year of my love for you.
I thought I could fold 10,000 hearts with 10,000 yuan.
But in the middle of folding, I suddenly realized
they are 100 yuan bills.
That's all right though.
These 100 hearts stand for 100 years of my love for you.
I owe you another 9,900 hearts.
I will give them all to you in the days ahead of us.
Okay?
Will I live to 100 years old?
Can't you be more romantic?
- I-- - We'll also have a next life.
Let's talk about this life first.
Let's get married.
A wedding ceremony.
Are you serious?
Is this a proposal?
Stop joking. We're married already.
Give me a straight answer. Yes or no? When?
Wait. Can't you let me have my little act?
What act?
Tell me.
Tell me something really sweet.
We've been together for so long.
It's been 10 years already.
How can you be so cute?
Put this safely away.
Why are you blushing?
- Put it away. - Why are you blushing?
Getting married in the year of the Olympics. Very significant.
- This deserves some celebration. - Come on.
Here.
Mu Zi, it's been hard on you these years with Chang Gong.
It took 10 years to get a wedding ceremony. That's tough.
That's why I'm drinking to you on his behalf.
Cheers.
You...
I can't really drink.
- Then just do the gesture. - Just for show.
Han Dong, you're stealing the spotlight.
Why are you getting so excited when it's their wedding?
I'm envious.
Why would you be envious about my wedding?
I want a home!
It doesn't need to be grand.
A place that comes to mind when I am weary.
Gosh, that's a song from the '80s.
Yes, it won a Golden Melody Award in 1990.
- You know it? - Of course.
I used to run a CD store.
I might not have a warm home
but I won't let you two wear me down so easily.
That's enough. I'm also single!
Let's drink.
Here's to hoping you're taken soon.
Congratulations.
Zhang Chang Gong!
What is it?
Help me lift up the mattress.
Why?
Lift it up.
Put it down.
Can you sleep with money underneath the mattress?
Lower it.
Do I seem mad about money?
A bit.
Right? Then how about...
Understood.
Lower it.
Wait.
Do I lower or lift?
What do you think?
I know a place. Take it out.
Okay.
Give it to me.
Right here.
- Look, over here. - Where?
Xiao Shan, I'm sorry.
How come you're so late? They all left.
I was held up by students as I was leaving.
It looks like he drank a lot.
He's the only one who drank so much.
We're all happy that Chang Gong is having a wedding
but he's the only one who got blackout drunk.
I wouldn't be leaving if you weren't coming.
It's okay. You can go. I can take care of things here.
Then I won't stay to clean.
- It's okay. - All right, I'm taking off.
By the way, did you get the job?
Yes.
School faculty.
We'll be coworkers.
As teachers, we serve the people.
He gets a bit demented when he's drunk.
Don't take anything he says too seriously.
I know.
- I'm going. - Okay.
- Bye. - Bye.
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