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[My Story For You]
[Episode 38]
["Child of Light"]
["Harry Potter"]
CEO Dong, I'm here to visit you.
After you left in 2003, I wanted to come by
but I was far from successful, so I was ashamed to come.
We were right when we predicted
the Internet would become the general trend.
Without the Internet, I wouldn't be who I am now.
You left too soon.
In too much of a hurry.
[Resignation Letter]
I don't want to sign off on those.
Tell Human Resources anybody who wants to leave can go.
What about the authors?
Not those with full contracts, but those on a per-book contract can.
Many of the top authors are on a per-book contract.
I'll take care of it.
The first will be Zhang Chang Gong. Thanks for the reminder.
Are you looking for someone?
I'm looking for Zhang Chang Gong. His phone is off.
I'm waiting for him outside his door.
What do you need to see him for?
Official business.
Are you his friend?
Are you Li Mu Zi, his wife?
Do I seem like a bad man?
You say you're his friend but I don't remember you.
It's also rather late.
You're standing outside the door with such a big bag.
It is a bit alarming.
I'm really sorry.
I'm the chief editor of the website he is contracted with. I'm here about work.
I see.
I remember. His first work, "Child of Light", was written for you.
Does that confirm my identity?
How about this? Can you show me your call history with him?
Sure.
Look. I call him quite often.
See? I wasn't lying, was I?
All right. I'm sorry for all the questions.
Why don't you wait inside?
- Okay. Sorry for intruding. - It's no problem.
You're finally back.
I've been waiting for over two hours.
Didn't I say not to wait for me?
I'll talk to you in two days. Give me time to think about it.
I'm anxious!
Your new boss gave you a promotion?
It's all because I know you.
He keeps telling me every day that I must get your next book signed with us.
You just quit and you're now helping another company poach authors.
Don't you see a problem?
Besides, you haven't actually left yet.
Aren't you afraid of violating the Labor Law?
I have so many vacation days saved up.
Add them all up and I can leave next Monday.
You're my top target.
If I can't close the deal with you, I won't be able to explain to my boss.
Let's sit down and talk.
Come upstairs.
You're finally--
- Hi. - Hello.
How come you're outside?
Your chief editor is inside.
Chief Editor is inside?
Then I'm not going in.
I'll give you my offer. Think about it.
200 yuan per 1,000 characters.
If you'll come, I can help you negotiate for more.
I'm going to go now. Goodbye, Mrs. Zhang.
- Okay, bye. - Bye.
- Be careful. - Okay.
Let's go.
I've dealt with many important clients at the bank.
He looks quite solemn.
He also brought a big bag with him. I don't know what he intends to do.
Is the website having some sort of trouble?
There is a bit of a problem.
Why don't you make some tea when we go in?
You can come out when we're nearly done talking.
I'll go in first. Come on.
- I'll go make some tea. - Okay, go on.
Chief Editor, take a seat.
You have my number.
Why didn't you just call instead of coming all the way here so late at night?
I'm anxious.
Chang Gong, you know my personality. I'll cut right to the chase.
Many of my editors have jumped ship to form a new literature website.
- Have you heard about this? - Yes, I know about it.
They've come to you?
Yes, they have.
What did they offer you?
200 yuan per 1,000 characters.
If I'm interested, there is room for negotiation.
My guess was right.
You are in high demand.
It's no surprise they would give you such an attractive offer.
Chang Gong, can you tell me what your plan is?
I've been busy editing the book I just finished writing
so I can hand it in to the publisher.
I haven't had time to consider this matter.
As always, you place the books first.
I'll lay my cards on the table.
I brought money here today to show you my sincerity.
400,000 yuan.
This is all the cash I have.
It's so dangerous to go around with so much money.
I didn't have time to worry about that.
I was sweating from rushing to see you.
I was afraid I was too late and they had poached you already.
As I was leaving the house
my wife saw me with so much money and was absolutely terrified.
She thought I was running away.
To be honest...
even without the appearance of the new website
I was going to negotiate for a higher rate.
That is expected.
You've earned me more profit than what I have here.
However, I'm now faced with a predicament.
So many employees have left and took authors with them.
It'll be difficult for me to raise that much money so soon.
I can offer you 180 yuan per 1,000 characters for the next book.
What do you think?
I know I can't offer you better terms than they can
but I promise, if you weather this storm with me
I will make it all up to you in the future.
Chang Gong, you know Qidian, and there is a very steady number of readers.
You are the top-ranking author on our site all year round.
If you stay, you will be the centerpiece of our site.
I'll give you priority to all my resources. How's that?
Chang Gong, say something! I'm on pins and needles!
Give me a day to think about this. I'll give you my reply tomorrow.
I didn't want to interrupt. Have some tea.
- It's okay. Have some tea. - Careful, it's hot.
Have a seat.
- I don't want to interrupt. - It's okay.
All right, I'll wait another night.
You must promise me this.
Even if you're leaving, you must tell me tomorrow. Okay?
Definitely.
When I think about it, that scene was so exciting.
He made himself seem like a mobster with that big bag of money.
Of the authors who are on the same level as me
all but a few have left.
How can he not be worried?
Yes, I heard from the kitchen. It really is concerning.
I was wondering when he was going to leave, so I could ask you.
I think leaving now wouldn't be good.
Let me put it this way.
The first site I joined was shut down due to noncompliance.
I was left with no choice and joined Huanjian.
The move from Huanjian to Qidian was also compelled by circumstances.
The readers were able to understand and moved to the new site with me.
Qidian has treated me well.
I have slowly gained a foothold.
If I leave now
then the popularity I gained over the last year will be affected.
Besides, I've been in the industry for a while now.
I know very well that without any capital investments
it'll take at least a few years to build up a similar site.
Just because an author takes his readers with him
doesn't mean he can establish a perfect, stable kingdom.
There's also the most important factor.
Qidian has been good to me.
They are now in dire straits.
I feel that I should stay.
It's not right to stay when all is smooth sailing
but leave as soon as the company hits hard times.
If you adopt that attitude, you won't last long in any industry.
You're right! Very good!
And?
I said a long speech and all you did was grunt in approval and nod.
I was about to ask you
what will happen to that editor of yours if things go bad.
- You mean Dong Hao? - Yes.
You two are on such good terms. What if he leaves?
I'll go to the office tomorrow and talk to him in person.
I was waiting for you.
Let's talk in the conference room.
I heard the boss went to your house last night.
- I'll talk first. - Okay.
I'll cut to the chase. I don't plan on leaving.
In my most difficult time, I came here through your referral.
The boss didn't say anything further and gave me a contract that very day.
The company is now in trouble.
I want to stay.
I knew it.
Let me take a guess about you.
Did you already agree yesterday to not leave?
I'm just a nobody.
Nobody would care if I left.
But you're different.
You're an important figure that the company poached.
If you don't leave, you'll be giving up a lot.
You know that better than I do.
There's not much to talk about.
I remember those who have treated me well.
If there's anything I can do to help, I'll do it.
This is the contract the boss had me prepare for you.
However, he didn't tell me a compensation amount.
You're to fill it in yourself.
We discussed it. 180 yuan per 1,000 characters.
This is the highest rate I've heard today.
Don't worry though.
Qidian has been in operation for many years
and has always had a good reputation.
You won't lose out by staying.
Now sign here.
[Huaihai Police Station]
Hello. Who is it?
Hello, are you Mr. Li Ning Feng?
Yes, that's me.
You ordered a custom-made jewelry piece from us.
I will be helping you design your piece.
I want to ask what type of style you want.
I'm going to be giving it to my wife but I don't know much about jewelry
so I'd like you to help me design something romantic.
Romantic? That won't be a problem.
Do you and your wife have any special commemorations?
My wife and I met at a police station.
She came to our station to settle a dispute.
Why don't we design a piece centering around handcuffs?
Handcuffs? That doesn't seem romantic.
Handcuffs can stand for an inseparable link between two people.
At the same time, it's also a distinct symbol for you
representing your love for your wife.
I think it'll be very suitable for you.
We can show you a preliminary design first
and we won't proceed until you are satisfied.
Is that okay?
That is fine.
Okay. Please remember to check your inbox for an email from Zocai.
Okay, thank you.
Chief Li.
Hubby!
Why are you here? Did you skip work again?
It's your first day back at work. I'm worried about you.
It's my first day back at work.
You should remember not to ruin my image. Look at where we are.
Three-year-old Li, are you turning your back on me now?
I wouldn't dare.
You have a handle on me. There's no escaping.
You've scared away my emotional tears.
Okay, I was wrong, my Obstetrics nurse.
I drove here to pick you up.
You can ride your ancient bike tomorrow.
This is for you.
It's quite unique. I've never seen this before.
Of course. I had a Zocai jewelry designer specially create this handcuff design.
I had to give you something unique.
They say the meaning of this is to cuff you firmly to my side.
Not bad, Chief Li.
But one who is unaccountably solicitous must be hiding evil intentions.
What are you hiding from me?
How could I hide anything from my Obstetrics nurse's sharp eyes?
Without the Zocai designer's help
do you think I could have come up with such a design?
Your hospital stay seems to have been good for you.
You've gotten smarter.
You've been put through a lot during this period of time.
You had to take care of me and you must've been so scared.
It's good that you know that.
You can use the rest of your life to make it up to me.
Okay.
Dad, Mom.
- I'm in the writers association. - What writers association?
China Writers Association.
Really?
Look.
Let me see.
[Name: Zhang Chang Gong, Pen Name: Tang Jia San Shao]
Does this mean you are a nationally recognized author?
The real thing.
This is wonderful!
I need to get my glasses.
Don't take it away. I wasn't done yet. I need to take a good look.
I'll make a copy later to save it.
Chang Gong, you don't need to carry this around with you, right?
No.
Then I'll keep it safe for you. Okay?
As you wish.
My son looks so sharp.
He's all grown up now.
Where are you going?
Oh, yes. Go pick up Mu Zi. I'll make a nice dinner for you.
Yes, I'm going to pick her up from work
but I'll be taking her out for a nice meal.
Yes, go out to eat!
Order something expensive like lobster!
[Shanghai Rural Commercial Bank]
Congratulations, congratulations!
Go take the day off. I'm taking you to the fanciest restaurant!
I can't. This is the busy season. I have to work until midnight.
You can't even celebrate?
I can't pass on my work to others. Everybody is just as busy.
Why don't you pretend to be sick?
I can't. I'm so honest. How can I fake being sick?
- Then I'm sick. - How are you sick?
If you can't get time off, then that's troublesome.
I have to leave for a flight soon.
- To where? - Frankfurt.
Germany? What are you going there for?
There's a big international book expo. They invited me for a book signing.
Roundtrip tickets, food, and accommodation all covered!
Wow! Mister, you're known even all the way in Germany.
How come I didn't know you applied for a visa?
I did it in secret. I wanted to give you a surprise.
What surprise?
This family is going to hell! How could you not tell me?
I'm mad now.
Talk civilly. Don't get physical.
I want to get one too.
- Is it too late to do it this afternoon? - Do it.
- Will it be done in time? - Yes.
Stop it. There are cameras.
There's plenty of time. If you apply now, it'll take about 16 days.
That day, Mu Zi was still afraid to take time off.
She worked until midnight
but she couldn't help but send me a smiley face every 15 minutes.
It's been such a long time since I've felt so overwhelmed with joy.
It was as if I were in a dream.
Mr. Zhang is here.
Mr. Zhang, this is our teacher, Mr. Zhao.
This is the famous bestselling author, Mr. Zhang Chang Gong.
Mr. Zhang, I've been looking forward to meeting you.
Hello. I'm not late, am I?
Of course not. You're 10 minutes early but all the seats are filled already.
Mr. Zhang, let's go inside.
- Okay. - Let's go.
[Famous author, Zhang Chang Gong, of popular web novel "Child of Light"]
Students, we are very honored to have invited
the famous bestselling author, Mr. Zhang Chang Gong!
Mr. Zhang has been writing for nearly 10 years.
He is a member of the China Writers Association.
His work on the Internet has received over 100 million views.
Millions of his printed books have been sold.
This year, his royalties ranked him at the top of the Richest Writers List.
We had originally contacted the publishing house
to invite Mr. Zhang to speak about his new book
and talk to you about his work.
However, Mr. Zhang made a last-minute decision
to speak to you about the Internet and online authors.
Now, let's give a warm round of applause to welcome Mr. Zhang Chang Gong.
I came here before.
To your school.
Why did I come here?
I came to pursue the woman who is now my wife.
This was over 10 years ago.
There was no Weibo back then but there was OICQ.
Do you know what OICQ is?
No.
It is what's now known as Tencent QQ.
Back then, there were no cell phones but there were beepers.
Beepers were quite inconvenient to use.
When someone wanted to reach you
you received the message and had to find a phone to call them back.
It was made to be convenient for others.
Network engineers at that time were given the lovely name of "IT upstarts."
I'm honored to say I was an IT upstart during that time.
In your words now, I was just a code monkey.
Why did I choose to talk about the Internet today?
Because my life up until now has been related to the Internet.
From love to my career.
On my way here, I had a few musings.
If the Internet didn't exist, how would I have met my wife?
It would've been difficult.
Without the Internet, would I have become an author?
That's hard to say.
Once you have a relationship that makes others envious
and makes you feel extraordinarily content
you will be able to overcome any difficulties
because they become very simple.
In any case, it's easier than when I pursued my wife.
Thank you for coming today, Mr. Zhang.
I happened to be in the city.
I might not have made it if it were a few days later.
- Chang Gong! - There you are.
Hi, I'm Fang Fei Fei. Just call me Xiao Fang.
Hello.
- All right, see you next time. - Goodbye.
How did it go?
Talking with college students is easy.
By the way, because of the thick smog
we'll take the high speed rail instead of a plane.
There are too many flight delays.
How many days will we be gone?
It's set for three days but we can be flexible.
There are too many producers and bosses who want to see you.
I can't keep up.
It's okay though. We can change our tickets at any time.
Tang Guo is sick and my wife is busy.
It's okay. I'll call my wife and have her make a trip.
No, I'll call my sister.
Chang Gong, take it easy on yourself.
Have you even been home for three days this month?
Five days for Mu Zi?
Tang Guo is nearly my daughter now.
The nanny quit.
Hang in there. We'll have a new nanny next month.
That's what you say. Li Ning Feng and I are very busy.
After you and Mu Zi became rich, you've both become busier than we are.
I don't mind looking after a child. I work in Obstetrics after all.
I'm worried for your relationship.
Middle-aged couples can't stand these trials.
What are you worried about? Mu Zi and I are going strong.
I'm hanging up now.
Okay, I'll have my husband pick her up.
He has to work tonight though.
Tell Mu Zi to go home on time
and pick up her child.
I know.
Let's go.
He's ordering me around every day.
Head Nurse! I checked Room 7. She'll be giving birth any day now.
- Okay. - Head Nurse.
Is something the matter?
No leave requests but everything else is open for discussion.
Look at how nervous you are!
Help me get an autographed book.
What?
My husband is a fan of your brother. I want to give him an autographed book.
All right. Let me see him first.
Next week?
Probably next month. He's flying somewhere again.
Being a writer is so nice.
Instead of sitting in an office, he gets to fly all over.
Yes, especially during times when he has writer's block.
The publisher sends him and his laptop to some mountain valley.
When the inspiration strikes, he types out a few words.
When he doesn't have ideas
he makes some tea and stares off into the distance.
He's living the good life.
After tomorrow's meeting
do you want to do a small fan meetup to meet your readers?
Okay.
- I'll set it up. - Okay.
Hello, Anker? Yes, we've arrived.
Tomorrow, the publisher will coordinate a small readers meetup.
Yes, it's considered a bonus from Chang Gong.
How about 3 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.?
Yes, half an hour.
Not even a minute more
because we have other things lined up afterward.
We have to meet several other media corporations.
Let's hold it on the hotel's executive floor.
Find a conference room. I'll cover the cost.
You heard that?
Okay, get it done quickly.
Okay, bye.
Done.
Xiao Fang?
Yes, that's me.
Didn't we just meet in Jinghu?
How come we're meeting again in another city?
Can you teleport?
I followed you guys here.
You're quite dedicated.
This is my hometown. I came back to visit.
I'm interning at a media company.
My boss heard I'm a longtime fan of Mr. Zhang
so he sent me to deliver a business card.
He wants to arrange a time to meet.
Come inside.
Come in, Hardcore Fan.
What?
Your fan is quite diligent at keeping up with you.
A young girl's fanaticism can be dangerous, Chang Gong.
Nonsense.
It's time for afternoon tea. Let's go.
This is pretty nice.
Do you stay here every time you visit?
Sometimes.
A night here is a month's salary for me.
When you're my age, you'll be staying in places better than I am.
You're a successful man, Mr. Zhang.
There aren't many who have accomplished so much at your age.
I have to take this.
Hello? Yes.
You didn't update last night until 3 a.m.
A few friends came by, so I stayed up pretty late to work.
Remember to rest.
How come the waiter isn't coming by? I'm going to find one.
You're calling me at 3 a.m.? Are you looking for trouble?
It's me, Mr. Zhang.
I saw you hadn't posted today's chapter, so I guessed you were still working.
This isn't right.
I can understand if you're waiting for the update
but it's not good to bother the author in the middle of the night.
- Good night. - Hold on.
Don't tell me that's you at the door.
I won't open the door.
Hello, Sir. This is a snack that a lady ordered for you.
Come in.
You're back.
Put down the iPad.
Go do math problems for half an hour
and then set an alarm to pack up for your swimming class.
Okay, Mom.
Is that necessary? She's not even six years old yet.
You don't know how hard it is to raise a kid.
Chang Gong neglected to think about her future education.
There's only one prestigious private primary school in this neighborhood.
To apply, there is an exam, an interview, and an interview with the parents.
There were 2,000 applicants last year and only 200 were selected. It's cruel.
Then just go to a regular school. Primary school isn't that important.
It's important.
Good middle schools don't even consider
those who didn't graduate from key primary schools.
That sounds like a headache.
In our generation
we were considered multitalented if we knew how to play an instrument.
Now, there are plenty of children who can play the piano.
Luckily, my mom knows a Go master.
That's the only reason why he'll teach Tang Guo.
I also have to study Go on my own and practice with her.
You should write a book on raising children.
Yes, and then I'll go to Yao Yao's Obstetrics Department
to show those who don't have children yet, so they can learn ahead of time.
If you want your child to get into a good kindergarten
you'll have to line up to apply as soon as your child is born.
If you wait too long, you won't get a spot in line.
Line up as soon as the child is born? Just to get into kindergarten?
Because of my inexperience
Tang Guo didn't get into the best kindergarten.
Otherwise, I wouldn't be so worried about getting into a good primary school.
Middle schools look at which primary school you graduated from.
Primary schools look at which kindergarten you came from.
It never ends.
Society is driving parents nuts.
Am I crazy?
All right, I'll be going now.
Thank you. We're always troubling you to take care of Tang Guo.
It's nothing. We don't have children.
We can enjoy the process of raising a kid through Tang Guo.
It's fun.
I'm going now.
Tang Guo, let's go.
Hurry or else Professor Li will scold us again.
Hurry.
Come.
Let's get another teacher. He mistreats us every day.
A strict teacher produces outstanding students.
When I was learning to play the piano, I cried every day
but I didn't dare to stop no matter how much I wept.
Come on.
Come.
- Is that a delivery? - Yes, packages.
Okay.
I'll sign for it.
Here's a pen.
- Are you done? - I'll bring them inside for you.
Okay, thank you.
- I can now say I met a famous person. - Thank you.
Now we're really late. Let's hurry.
Watch where you're going.
Oh no. Does it hurt?
Yes.
Let's get up.
I have to get the key now.
Be good.
All right, watch out for the door. Move back a little.
Come on, Tang Guo.
Mom!
Don't come here. Be careful.
All these packages coming in every day are so annoying!
I have to sort them whenever I come home.
They're Dad's treasures.
Go on upstairs to wash up. Brush your teeth and go to bed.
- Can I watch TV? - No.
Do you want to watch a DVD on how to play Go?
Not at all.
Then follow me to brush your teeth and go to bed.
Come.
Let's go. This way.
Mu Zi, these people are so amusing, treating Chang Gong like a celebrity.
Why are they giving him these?
Tang Guo could play with these though.
Mom, help me look after Tang Guo. I'm going to the hospital.
Okay, go on.
Do you want to change professions? You were just here not long ago.
It's infuriating. Guess how I fell.
I tripped over presents from his fans.
It's a good thing I had put down Tang Guo at the door
or else it would've been a disaster.
- Do you have a fracture? - No, it's not that serious.
All right. I'll ask Xiao Ai to check on you tomorrow.
You're so bad.
You can't be serious!
You're nearing 40 and still worried about his first love?
Even when I'm over 60, I'll have a right to be unhappy about it.
Look at how much my brother has spoiled you.
You're acting like a young girl.
Spoiled? I'm living a life no different from a single parent.
Let me tell you, Yao Yao.
The first love that never worked out will always be the best in your mind.
It is a heartthrob at all times.
No wonder my husband says you could write a book.
Do it. You might become more popular than my brother.
The heartthrob isn't him
but the school uniform, school desk
and class bell in my mind.
My brother's heartthrob is here.
Her pursuer is here too.
What special day is it?
Even her ex-husband's cousin has come.
I'm going to take a look.
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