Subtitles by DramaFever
[My Story For You]
[Episode 36]
You're still not done?
I'm calculating how many characters you can write in a month.
About 200,000 characters.
200,000 characters? That means 6,000 yuan.
6,000 yuan plus your monthly publishing costs
plus your salary from the auto accessories store...
You surpassed me so quickly!
Yes, I'm sick of doing chores.
- Keep it down! - What are you afraid of?
Of course I'm afraid.
If your parents find out I have been enslaving you for so long
they'll get on my case.
They won't.
You think they won't?
There are many nuances to in-law relationships.
For example, my mom may be nice to you, but she'll always favor me.
You have such a clear understanding at such a young age.
Of course.
You'll never understand in-law relationships.
Why don't you show me?
I haven't seen you and my mom do much to protect the relationship.
Why should I show you?
Source material! Life experience is crucial for writing novels.
Show me.
Hold this.
Mom?
I have a craving for your braised noodles with green beans.
You want braised noodles?
I'll make it for you. It's nothing special.
It is special.
My mom can't replicate the way your noodles taste.
Even in my dreams last night, I was thinking
that it would be wonderful if I could eat those noodles today.
Sure thing. In the future, just give me a call when you have a craving.
I'll go to your house to make them.
Go. Did you hear her?
Your wife wants braised noodles with green beans.
What does that have to do with me?
Go buy green beans.
Don't go to all that trouble. Save it for next time.
Mu Zi said she was drooling even in her dreams.
Get going!
You're not going? I'll go.
Fine! I'll go.
Buy some noodles too. I'm going to prepare the meat.
Go, go, go!
Go, go!
Hold on.
Do you have money?
I rely on my looks. I don't need money.
Mu Zi.
This is a cashmere sweater I just finished knitting.
Try it on. You and Yao Yao both get one.
It's the middle of summer. I'm about to get heatstroke.
You're going to make her wear a sweater?
Don't you know cashmere wool is cheaper in the summer?
Seriously!
Mom, save this for Yao Yao.
No, I need to treat you both fairly.
There's no need for that.
Yao Yao is hard up on money nowadays.
Back when we weren't doing so well, you took extra care of us.
Give it to Yao Yao.
Chang Gong, look at how considerate your wife is.
Take it.
It's an act. She's always bullying me at home. She's not usually like this.
- Who's putting on an act? - Exactly! Who?
All right, you two stay here. I'm going to deliver dinner to Yao Yao.
Amidst the thunderous noise, we are surprised with the sight of...
Look, look!
That's a footprint!
It's such a sight.
Yao Yao?
I could hear your nonstop talking from outside.
You're finally here! I'm starving!
You should be content.
I'm missing the Olympics opening ceremony to deliver food to you.
You can watch it here.
Oh, I forgot about that.
How is he doing today?
Still the same.
Oh, right.
I brought your favorite, Spam.
Thanks, Mom.
- Dig in. - There's more.
Look.
I knit a cashmere sweater for you.
Isn't it pretty? Try it on.
It's so hot! Why did you knit this?
What if the weather turns cooler?
Save it. It's only because cashmere wool is cheaper in the summer.
Don't be so blunt.
Yao Yao, you're staying here every day. Will you be able to keep it up?
Why not? I'm a nurse.
The hospital is half a home to me.
You're going back and forth every day.
Chang Gong said to transfer Li Ning Feng to your hospital.
Then you won't have to travel back and forth. It'll be more convenient.
Forget it. His attending physician is here. It's better not to move him.
Yao Yao, what's that?
Wasabi.
I've been stimulating his senses with different scents recently.
Yao Yao, I'm going to be going if you don't need me.
Okay, I won't walk you out.
- Don't worry about me. - Be careful.
Deputy Chief Li, do you want to hear domestic or international news first?
Even if you don't care about your wife
are you going to let all those criminals get away?
You're wasting your Public Security education.
Where's your awareness, Li Ning Feng?
"China's Shenzhou 7 spacecraft"
"is set to launch in September."
Look at this sweater! It's so unfashionable!
Look at this color! It's downright awful!
My mom hasn't kept up with the trends since I was in middle school
but she keeps buying clothes for me.
I never wear them. It's such a waste of money.
Look.
Li Ning Feng! Hubby!
Look at me! I'm Yao Yao! I'm your wife!
I... I'm going to get the doctor! Wait for me!
Doctor!
The patient woke up! Doctor!
He really did wake up. He opened his eyes.
Yao Yao? Yao Yao? What happened? Is he awake?
He's not awake?
He opened his eyes earlier but he lost consciousness again.
What was happening before he opened his eyes?
I put this on and said it's ugly and then he opened his eyes.
Give him more stimulation.
Doctor, when will he wake again?
More observation is needed.
Talk to him more.
You, in particular, are very important in helping him regain consciousness.
Contact me if anything happens.
- Thank you. - Thank you, Doctor.
I'll have to call your brother and let him know. Hold this.
Deputy Chief Li, the doctor told me to give you more stimulation.
How do you think I should stimulate you?
Hello, Mom?
Chang Gong, Li Ning Feng woke up!
Really?
Mu Zi and I will come right now.
No, you don't have to come. He lost consciousness again.
Didn't he wake up? How come he's unconscious again?
He was only awake for a short moment.
The doctor told us that even though it was a short moment
it's considered a decisive victory.
I called to tell you this good news.
Okay, that's wonderful.
Mom, call me if there's anything you need.
Be mindful of your health.
Yao Yao.
Tell Yao Yao not to tire herself and to be mindful of her health.
Okay, I know. I'm going to check on them.
Okay, bye.
That's wonderful.
That's great news.
I'm so happy for Yao Yao.
- Fantastic. - Oh, right.
I should message Han Dong and let him know.
Li Ning Feng woke up.
The doctor says it's a good sign.
Don't worry.
[Zhang Chang Gong]
This is a slavery contract.
In the next five years, my novel will be serialized on this website.
I hope everything goes well. No more hiccups, please.
Webmaster.
Remember?
I haven't forgotten.
I really miss those days.
When I woke up, I could just have fun all day.
Now, when I wake up...
I have to work, work, and work.
I remember online friend meetups.
When I wake up in the mornings now
I think about whether I finished yesterday's work
if there are new tasks today
whether I'll pass this month's performance evaluation
how much I'll get for the year-end bonus
or how many days off I get for the holidays.
It's all quite boring.
Me too.
Every day, I wake up to think about
what store inventory needs to be replenished
how many characters I need to write today
when I'll see the cover of my book
when I'll get the balance on my book
if there's an increase
in the click-through rate of my novel on the site
if there's been an increase in replies
if readers will like this part I wrote
or if the climax will drive readers to leave more comments.
I also think about if Yao Yao has enough money
if there's been any change with Li Ning Feng
and my parents.
It's so difficult to be the eldest child.
After hearing all that, my head has expanded to this size.
Do you suddenly realize your husband has a difficult life?
Go. Today's dirty clothes are in the bathroom.
Go wash them.
I knew you were up to something! You set a trap for me!
It's difficult being the eldest son.
It's even harder to be an eldest son who is also a husband.
You win.
You win! I'm going!
You're still too young to take me on.
He'll be very sluggish when he first wakes up.
Many patients who wake up experience temporary memory loss.
His current intellect is like that of a three-year-old.
You should speak to him more and read books to him
like you're teaching a child.
He will need time to slowly return to normal.
How long?
That's hard to say. Everybody is different.
Continue observing him. He can be discharged next week.
Thank you, Doctor.
Did you hear what the doctor said?
Three-year-old Li?
We can go home soon.
Don't go to the trouble. He just woke up.
I have to go to work, so I sent him to my mother's.
Okay, when he gets better, I'll notify you all.
Thank you.
Yao Yao, why won't you let his coworkers visit him?
Three-year-old Li is still reacting slowly.
What would his coworkers do?
Lament his situation and weep in sympathy?
He's such a proud man.
If he finds out later, he'll be mad at me.
That is true. His coworkers would grieve.
It's okay. They'll be happy once he's all better.
It's just not the time yet.
What are you doing? I prepared these snacks for my son-in-law.
They're not for you.
Who's the nurse here?
He's not supposed to eat so much junk food right now.
You should go. I have to change diapers for Three-year-old Li.
It's about time for me to go.
Remember to get some rest.
The bags under your eyes have drooped all the way down there.
- I'm going now. - Okay.
I'll take this to my son-in-law.
I'll do it. It's not so convenient for you to be inside.
- Don't eat it yourself. - Okay.
I'm going now.
Have some fruit.
Having an Obstetrics nurse for a wife is nice, isn't it?
I've taken care of so many babies.
Taking care of you is a breeze.
What is it? I'm beautiful, right?
Yao Yao?
What did you say?
You called me Yao Yao?
Do you remember? Say it again!
There's no rush. You'll surely remember.
Take it slowly.
Look at me again. Do you remember?
Look at this ring.
You bought this for me when we got married.
You even bought two.
Aren't you so clueless to buy two rings?
You even bought one in gold.
Then there's this necklace.
Do you remember it?
I had just gotten off work and dragged you to the store with me.
I thought you wouldn't buy it for me.
In the end, you didn't even hesitate!
You've been coughing for a month already.
It's nothing. I even had an X-ray. My lungs are fine.
Can't you wait until tomorrow to write?
Go to sleep. There's a lot I haven't finished today.
Go to sleep. Write tomorrow.
I can't stop for even a day.
You have a herniated disc.
You must sit for long periods of time.
After dinner
I sit in front of my computer until about 3 a.m.
Don't you help your mom open up her store in the morning?
I get up at 7 a.m. and then bike to the store to open at 9 a.m.
You're so busy every day but you only sleep for four hours.
I'm used to it.
You'll need to rest well to treat this herniated disc.
How about physical therapy?
Are there other ways to alleviate the pain?
You'll need to be aware not to tire yourself too much.
Come to the hospital for massage or acupuncture to get some relief.
I'm too busy. Maybe later.
All right.
Remember to get enough rest.
- Stay warm as well. - Okay.
Are you feeling better?
Why are you here?
Mu Zi called your mom and said you have a cold.
Your mom was worried and sent me to check on you.
I'm fine. I don't have a fever.
If you have a cold, take medicine.
Writing is a good hobby but not if it affects your daily life.
You got to sleep at 3 a.m. and wake up at 6 a.m.
Nobody is made of iron. Do you think you're still 18?
Drink this.
I can't believe you're lecturing me.
I'm being serious here. Don't interrupt me.
One is my job, the other a hobby.
I don't want to give up either.
I'm earning money from both. It would be such a loss to give up one.
There will always be money to be earned.
You'll understand when you're my age. Your health is what matters most.
I work long nights and sleep so late.
I wake up at 6 a.m. to go to work all day at the store.
I'm not made out of iron.
Sometimes, I don't think I can keep it up.
But then I think about all the readers waiting for me.
I'd be disappointing them if I didn't write.
Besides, I truly love writing.
You can like it.
It's like how you made the chatroom back then.
But your job is more important.
You can't view writing as your main job.
That's not a stable job.
Here's an idea. Only write one book a year.
Writing online is very demanding.
If you only release one book a year, the readers will forget all about you.
Is that true?
I remember authors from the past.
An author didn't write that many books in a lifetime.
It's now the age of the Internet.
Standards are different now.
On the website I post on
the minimum you can write is 5,000 characters a day
or else readers will be displeased.
Then they don't leave comments, won't vote for you, and you don't rank well.
If you don't rank well, you don't get exposure.
Then you fail to attract more readers
and your writing won't make money.
Besides, 1 website could have over 10,000 authors.
There are plenty of people writing.
In no time at all, readers will forget about you.
It sure sounds complicated.
It certainly is.
You don't get a large following of readers by doing nothing.
But you have a regular job.
My sister's daughter was working for a foreign corporation
and she was laid off.
Nowadays, it's important to have a stable job.
Our store doesn't make much money, but it is stable.
For a man in his 30s, your job is a priority.
You can have hobbies, but you should set limits.
I don't care about some financial crisis! You'd better pay off that balance!
Okay, tomorrow.
You'd better pay me by tomorrow at the latest.
I must be cursed.
Someone doesn't want me to be in business.
Financial crisis?
A financial crisis in this day and age?
The suppliers I usually work with are also going out of business.
Please let it blow over soon.
You have an attractive resume.
Your qualifications exceed our requirements.
Frankly speaking, you could easily find a better position.
We are unable to fulfill your desired salary amount.
Our salary offer is prepared for someone with under five years of experience.
Salary can be negotiated.
If you'll consider me for the position, I can lower my salary demands.
There's no need to do that.
If we're unable to fulfill your expectations in terms of salary
you'll only end up breaking the contract.
We have to invest time and manpower into hiring people.
Many foreign corporations have stopped hiring for the time being.
To be honest, I don't receive many interviews.
Even if I do, they're for freelance jobs without any long-term contracts.
So, if you think I'm a good fit for the job
I can lower my salary demands.
I would love to have this job.
Many of my friends are working for foreign corporations.
It has been a difficult year.
Go home and wait to hear from us.
Are you the last stage of the interview process?
If you pass this interview, you'll meet the Human Resources Director.
However, an interview with him would be a discussion of salary and benefits.
It won't be hard.
I really want to join.
Okay. You'll hear back from us within three days.
Thank you.
Where did you learn this from?
The janitor told me about this during my lunch break.
This is a simplified spinal decompression.
She also said
you should walk backward every day for two hours.
Her mother-in-law also had a herniated disc
but is much better now after keeping up this exercise every day.
Let's watch TV.
Here.
Sit down. Let's talk.
You've been like this since you came home. Is something the matter?
Let me guess.
- The readers are angry at you. - No.
There's a decrease in comments and interest.
No.
Then what is it? Tell me.
How was your interview?
Pretty good.
Many foreign companies are downsizing due to the financial crisis
so we're actually benefiting from that.
Working for a bank is nice. It's stable.
I have a schedule on my desk. Bring it here.
Okay.
7 a.m. Wake up and wash up.
7:20 a.m. Eat breakfast.
7:40 a.m. Go out for a walk. 8:30 a.m. Come home.
10:10 a.m. Take a half hour break.
10:45 a.m. Lunch.
12:30 p.m. Take a half hour break.
3:30 p.m. Half hour break outside.
- Is this for the weekend? - No.
I plan on quitting my job at Mom's store
and staying at home to be a full-time writer.
Then I can control the time when I write
and arrange for the bulk of my work to be done during the day.
I'll use the rest of my time to exercise and sleep early.
I promise I won't stay up late again.
After you come home from work, we'll have a precious few hours together.
I want to spend quality time with you.
Have you discussed this with your parents?
I need your approval first.
It's a lot to process. Give me some time.
Can I be honest?
Of course, you have to be honest with your husband.
This is what I think.
Both our careers are beginning to stabilize and are looking up.
The same with Yao Yao's situation.
Now you say you want to quit.
Your parents won't be able to accept this.
They're older and not as open-minded as we are.
They won't understand and we'll have another argument.
Besides...
When you were writing in the beginning
that website closed down without any warning.
Publishing houses are also unpredictable.
What if...
I mean, what if... you lose your job again?
I was planning on having a child this year.
Now, I'm not so sure.
Why aren't you saying anything?
Let me take a look at you.
You've really become a leader.
You took everything into consideration.
No, I'm not.
Can I borrow your laptop?
My...
You want to write again?
Yes. It's a mission.
The website doesn't require you to write every day.
I demand it of myself.
Fine.
You're absolutely correct.
Your reasons are also valid.
You know what? This really is much more comfortable.
Right?
I finally feel useful now.
Here you are, Leader.
It's 3 a.m. already.
I'm checking for typos. I'll come to bed soon.
Are you sleepwalking?
I'm sleepy.
Excuse me, do you have the book, "Child of Light"?
- Please wait a moment. I'll look it up. - Thank you.
You said, "Light"?
Yes.
"Child of Light."
Sorry, I don't think we have that.
- Is that the correct title? - Yes.
Why don't you write down your information?
If there are a lot of requests, we will stock it.
Okay, thank you.
Right here?
But if you're the only one requesting it, we probably won't stock it.
- I'll write it down, just in case. - Okay.
["Child of Light", Li Mu Zi]
All health indicators look normal.
You can try to conceive.
Doctor, are there any other exams I should take? I want to do them all.
Don't be so nervous. Your mentality is most important.
Thank you, Doctor.
If I wait another year to conceive, do I have to get another health exam?
It's best if you do.
Physical exams are recommended to promote healthy birth.
This is beneficial for women and responsible to the baby.
Didn't you say you want to conceive immediately?
You had a miscarriage before.
You're now in good condition for pregnancy.
If you want to have a child, you should try to have it sooner rather than later.
Thank you.
- Everything good? - I'm absolutely fine.
Good. You should still be careful.
Request time off if you can to prevent a miscarriage.
Time off? The economy has been doing so poorly.
What if I get replaced?
Is it doing poorly? I wasn't aware.
The hospital will never be affected.
There will never be a shortage of patients.
Of course you're not aware.
That's true. There are more patients by the day.
I've never seen a decrease in patients.
Why don't I come visit your house this weekend?
Sure. You're always welcome.
Can you also do me a favor?
Tell Mom and Dad to go too but don't tell them it's my idea.
Is something the matter?
Then let's just go to your house.
Your brother can't know about this.
Let's go.
Thank you.
We can talk. He'll sleep until night.
Yao Yao, Mom, and Dad, there's something I've been thinking about all week.
I've been wanting to find time to discuss it with you.
Yao Yao can't leave the house, so that's why we're all here.
You could just make a phone call instead of coming all the way here.
- Let her finish. - Go on.
This is quite important, so I wanted to discuss it with you.
Mu Zi, just get straight to the point.
Chang Gong wants to be a full-time writer.
No, I don't approve.
He just does whatever comes to mind.
Being a writer isn't a stable job.
He might be writing today, but what if he can't find inspiration tomorrow?
He could starve without inspiration.
Full-time writer?
Is he signing with a publisher? Is there insurance and benefits?
No, publishers usually only sign a contract for the work.
At most, they'll act as an agent for the entire piece of work.
There is no individual insurance.
That's not stable at all!
Dad, what do you think?
Chang Gong must have this idea in mind.
I spoke to him the last time he was sick.
I sensed it already.
Why didn't you tell me?
No, I'll need to have a nice talk with him.
Let her finish. You're so hasty.
How am I hasty?
Mom, let me finish.
Actually, when he first told me, I didn't approve either.
There are many reasons, so I won't go over all of them.
Most importantly... I want to conceive.
I'm already 30 years old.
I don't plan on being DINK like Yao Yao.
So, if I want a child, I shouldn't wait too long.
Yes, she's even had a physical exam already.
Really, Mu Zi?
This is fabulous! We didn't want to rush you.
It's great that you have the same idea.
Right?
However, after a week of reflection, I've decided to support him.
Mom, my life definitely hit some rough patches after graduation.
I had to quit my job
then I tried to get into graduate school and a government job.
I was unemployed for two years.
He didn't say a word of complaint.
He respected my decisions and always put himself in my shoes.
A few years ago, I wanted to work on my career instead of having a child.
He didn't object.
Now, it's his turn to realize his self-worth.
I shouldn't object.
Chang Gong is a man.
However, having a stable job is still the most important.
Dad, our generation holds a different system of values than you do.
We are individuals first.
Chang Gong has a better understanding of this than I do.
He has never used our marriage to tie me down.
Yes, you have your own way of seeing things.
We also have ours.
Nevertheless, we've experienced it all.
We believe family still comes first.
It's important to make sacrifices for each other
but if you're each thinking of realizing your own self-worth
then there's no way to get along.
I believe two people get married because they have a shared set of values
and because they support and admire each other.
When life was hard, he held up.
When I wanted to build my career, he supported me.
When I wanted to beat a retreat, he actually gave me a push
and told me not to be weak.
If two people have to give up their goals just to live together
then they're better off staying single.
Mu Zi, this is my first time hearing you speak your thoughts.
You're becoming just like Chang Gong.
I request the right to speak.
There's no need to request. Just speak!
I agree with Mu Zi.
If we follow your way of thinking
and everybody is making sacrifices for the sake of the family
then Li Ning Feng should've resigned long ago.
His job is so dangerous and puts the family at risk.
Your situation is different from Chang Gong and Mu Zi's.
It's about the same.
Mu Zi.
My wife and I are objecting not out of consideration for us.
It's out of consideration for you.
Even if we approve of this
when your parents find out Chang Gong is making another career change
quitting to becoming a writer
they will surely be displeased.
Yes, if it were my daughter, I wouldn't want that for her either.
Dad, Mom, don't worry.
I wouldn't tell my parents
until Chang Gong has achieved some accomplishments.
This would save us from creating any family conflicts
and putting pressure on Chang Gong.
30 years old and independent.
In the end, you two can make your own decisions.
We can't stop you anyway.
Mu Zi, if you've made up your mind, then talk to Chang Gong about it.
Okay.
Dad, Mom, I just wanted to inform you ahead of time
to save him from getting my approval, only to meet with resistance from Mom.
You're gaining the initiative by striking first.
So, it's decided.
Mu Zi, what matters most in the end is what you think.
You're the one who will be living your life with him.
You'll have to change your habit of drinking a little alcohol each day.
Change to every other day.
We won't need to make food for Yao Yao every day anymore
so we can also buy less food.
What's so interesting about those newspapers?
You watch TV and listen to the radio every day. Isn't that enough?
Starting next quarter, you'll cut them down by two-thirds.
You can have Chang Gong get you an old computer
so you can read the news online.
What's this for?
You came home to nitpick my lifestyle?
We need to support Chang Gong with our actions, not just our words.
Support what?
Save up money.
If Chang Gong's writing doesn't work out, who will he turn to?
He'll have to rely on us. We can't let Mu Zi take on the burden alone.
Yes, you're right. Save up money.
Don't let Chang Gong know about this.
He has his pride. Got it?
Absolutely unacceptable.
All you do on the weekend is write.
It was a good day for cleaning.
The publishing house is rushing me. I have to produce the ending soon.
You're like this every day!
You come home from work for dinner
and then plop down in front of the computer to write until midnight.
We'll stop communicating with each other if this keeps up.
Is this a temper tantrum?
I'll write as fast as possible and after I turn in my work
I'll take you on a weekend trip to Huangshan. Okay?
No.
Is it some anniversary today that I forgot?
Or is it some sort of holiday?
Don't be mad. It's not good for your health.
Be serious.
- Answer quickly. One out of two. - Ask away.
Me or writing? Which do you pick?
You.
Bogus.
We've been together for 10 years. I've only known this for 2 years.
How could... How could it be bogus?
I don't even have to think about it. I definitely choose you.
Good now? All right, I'm going to get back to writing.
Wait. I looked at your schedule and there are many poorly-arranged parts.
Why don't we rearrange your schedule together?
I don't plan on quitting anymore.
You have to!
If you keep this up, how are we any different from roommates?
For our family's stability, you must resign!
Come back here!
You bully!
It's okay, it's okay.
I'll be honest. I've been thinking about this even in my sleep.
I can't even get a good night's sleep.
Yes, you tossed and turned 138 times. I was counting.
Making a career change at 30 is quite risky
but I can't let it go.
I want to make bigger improvements. I want to put my all into it.
That's reasonable. You successfully brainwashed me. You have my approval.
I'm expressing my determination.
All talk and no action.
I'm so amazing that I already convinced your whole family.
You told my parents about this?
- It was a family meeting. - I wasn't there.
Why wasn't I included?
We're a family.
We are a family.
A loving family
brought together by fate, cherished from the heart.
Why let dark skies cloud your sight?
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