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[My Story For You]
[Episode 42]
It's not over yet.
Sit down.
Are you a signal tower? It connected when I touched you.
Hello, Chang Gong? What is it?
Listen.
Tell the publishing house to arrange a different editor for me.
Why?
Mu Zi doesn't like female editors.
From now on, assign males to me.
Best if they're old fogies in their 50s. Got it?
Okay, got it. I'll give them a hint.
I didn't think Mu Zi was that petty.
You're mistaken about her.
I can't talk. I have to go kneel on a washboard.
Is it that serious?
Just tell Mu Zi not to worry. I'm keeping an eye on you.
All right, thanks.
Now I've become the shrew.
You think you're not? One scowl from you and I shiver all over.
Do you think married life has been easy for me?
You'd better explain to him later that I'm not like that.
Yes, Ma'am.
Sit down.
I have something serious to talk about.
Eastern University sent me an official invitation.
What is it?
Guest professor.
You're going to lecture at my school?
Again?
What do you mean, again?
It's true, I'm going again.
I've been there many times before
but I'll be going with a different identity this time.
After I graduated from vocational school and couldn't find a job
I often went to Eastern University
to play three-on-three basketball with Han Dong and the guys.
Back then, when I played ball, I was filled with so much anger
and I always wanted to win.
Now that I think about it...
I was envious of them.
I was thinking it would've been great if I were a student there.
Then I wouldn't have been unemployed for half a year after graduation.
The path was full of twists and turns but it didn't turn out too terrible.
I'm finally connected to you and Eastern University.
I have a request.
I want to bike for old time's sake.
I'll bike and you can sit on the back.
We'll go for a ride around campus. Isn't that romantic?
Can you still bike?
Are you kidding?
Did you forget I biked half a marathon every day
when I worked at the auto store?
All right, you go on. I'll stay here.
Tang Guo will be scared if she doesn't see me when she wakes up.
I forgot I have a child.
All right, I'll go by myself.
You can sleep for a bit.
Bye.
Dad.
How long has this been untouched?
It's been there for a long time.
You didn't use it?
No.
I'm an old man now.
If I fall, I would be injured and your mom would have to take care of me.
Where's the bike pump?
I'll look for it. The other day...
Look. I saw it was rusted and gave it some oil.
Great minds think alike.
Yes, you're my dad after all. I got it.
Dad, I have a private question for you.
Do you even have to ask? Go on.
Has Mom ever suspected you of being with another woman?
Of course!
She's never stopped doing that since we got married.
I used to be a driver at the factory.
There was a woman who liked to get free rides.
I gave her two rides.
After your mom found out about that, she reported it to the factory
and had me transferred to the boiler room!
That happened? Mom sure is spunky!
- That's enough. - Okay.
I could go on for days about your mom's history of jealousy.
I went grocery shopping a few days ago.
The seller gave me three extra stalks of cilantro since I'm a regular customer.
Once your mom found out
she made me go back and pay for those three stalks!
I like seeing her jealous though.
It makes me feel as if I'm 18 years old with a gaggle of girls trailing after me.
Is Mu Zi also jealous for no reason?
It's quite amusing.
It's even more fun if you make her jealous on purpose.
Mom.
What are you two whispering about?
Nothing, just random chitchat. Did you just get back?
Don't ask.
It's infuriating.
My two students normally don't like going to the lab much.
Now that graduation is looming
they're worried because they can't write their thesis.
So what are they going to do?
What else? Defer graduation.
Zhang Chang Gong, where are you going?
- A bike ride. - A bike ride?
That sounds nice. Take me along.
No way! My back can't stand hauling around your weight.
I have my own bike!
Bye, Dad.
- You're not having dinner? - No.
Wait for me!
Okay, meeting adjourned. You can go home now.
That's it? It doesn't sound too hard to run a business.
It is and it isn't. Depends on the person.
Incredible.
Here are two pieces of wisdom I gathered from my years of experience.
Tell us.
Here's the first one.
I'd rather exploit an opportunity in a place where there are rules
than be restricted by rules in a place with no rules.
Understand that?
The second piece of wisdom is very complicated.
Hold on.
Let me record this first.
What for? Just memorize it.
I can replay the recording and take my time figuring it out.
Second piece.
The ones with foresight create.
The slow ones follow.
The unwitting ones spend.
Got it.
Wait, you're calling us unwitting ones.
You're thinking too much.
Han Dong!
Let's go biking with Chang Gong.
Biking?
Are you really that famous online author?
Nope.
Let's drink some of this sorghum wine.
It tastes great and doesn't go to your head.
Okay, let's drink.
I'll drink with you.
Let's toast.
To our Jinghu ride back to youthfulness!
Cheers!
"We might not be the cream of the crop, but we're definitely one of a kind."
That's an excellent phrase.
Mr. Han, you think you're not the cream of the crop?
Han Dong, that's fake modesty.
Something on your mind?
I feel much better after sweating it out.
What's the matter? Not going to tell us?
Let me process it on my own.
People like to hide things when they get older.
Chang Gong doesn't have it easy. Don't force him.
You'll receive the same amount of happiness as the hardship you can bear.
The world is fair.
He looks successful in his career, doesn't he?
He's writing 365 days of the year. Every single day.
On the day his wife gave birth
he was sitting outside the delivery room with his laptop
and he wrote 5,000 characters.
It's true.
He hasn't stopped since the 2000s.
What if you can't write anything?
He has to!
You're still young.
Once you're past 30 and look back
you'll notice that all those who have succeeded have one thing in common.
Perseverance.
Chicken Soup Han.
You should change careers to be a writer.
I'm just telling the truth, Professor Wei!
You're a professor?
- Yes. - Where do you teach?
Eastern University.
Are you in charge of admissions?
I have to repeat this over 100 times a year. I'm not in charge of admissions.
Goodness.
How could those girls be so noisy? My ears are ringing.
My back is going to give out.
I met those girls through a real estate agent.
A real estate agent?
Are you selling a house?
Yes.
The real estate market is doing so well. Won't you lose money by selling?
Even so, the real estate market isn't as booming as the stock market.
This is how much I earned through stocks just in the first half of the year.
Enough for a house, isn't it?
So much?
I officially signed the sale contract today.
Seven million yuan.
If I invest well, my stocks can probably double that amount by the year's end.
Chang Gong, you have the most money. You're not going to invest?
I don't have time to research it.
I'll stick to earning money for every character I write.
You came just in time.
The seller is in a hurry to sell to invest in stocks.
The price isn't high to begin with.
Secondly, he's fairly well-off, so there's room for a counter offer.
That's great. You'll have to help us negotiate.
Don't worry. I'm usually partial towards the buyer.
I can understand. You're newlyweds and don't have much money.
I won't give up if negotiation is possible.
Thank you.
- We're here. Let's go in. - Okay.
I don't think so.
I'm in a hurry to cash out.
You still need to wait for the loan. I don't have the time.
I'll fast-track the formalities.
You'll receive the money in less than three months once they receive the loan.
Three months? Do you know how much money I stand to lose out on?
We need to sell our house first in order to afford a down payment.
That's why I say you should forget about it.
Go look at other houses.
I need someone who can pay in full immediately.
But we really like your house.
- Yes. - Thank you.
The housing market is booming.
Trust me, Mr. Han. Their house will be snatched up quickly.
They pay you commission, but I do too!
You can't solely side with them!
No, I'm not speaking up for anyone in particular.
I just want this sale to go through.
All right.
It's not easy to buy a house.
I was once poor when I was young.
Get the paperwork done as fast as possible.
Okay.
- You sold it already? - Yes.
Geez.
You make it sound easier than selling cabbage.
You don't even put extra thought into it.
What's the point? I have three houses.
I suggest you sell your house in the suburbs.
Put the money into stocks
and you'll be making money while you're sleeping.
I'm not selling.
A subway station will be built. I'm waiting for it to appreciate first.
The housing market can't keep up with the stock market.
Auntie Zhao from the bodega on the street made 50,000 yuan last month.
Guess how much she initially invested.
How much?
70,000 yuan.
Invest 70,000 yuan to profit 50,000 yuan. It's a bull market. A golden opportunity!
- Han Dong? - Auntie.
Excellent! I have to treat you to dinner.
Let me guess.
Did you get an allotment of shares from an IPO?
I'm not that lucky.
Have you forgotten about the stock you recommended? I doubled my money!
Don't you deserve my thanks?
Oh, that? Here, Auntie. I'll give you a few more recommendations.
I guarantee you'll earn more.
This one and this one.
I was looking at this one a few days ago.
It's too high. I'm afraid to buy.
Trust me. It's not high.
Buy it as soon as the market opens tomorrow.
Okay, I trust you!
Um... so...
Why don't you introduce that real estate agent to me?
What's this? Finally see the light?
I'll give it a try.
[Commercial Real Estate Contract] Mr. Han has reviewed this for you.
I'll also take a look to learn a thing or two.
Mr. Han recommended two stocks to me a few days ago and both skyrocketed.
Don't worry.
With a friend like him, you'll be able to buy a house in the city next year.
Hello? You're there?
Okay, I'll bring the seller over. He's reviewing the contract now.
Why don't we go to my office? The buyer is there with the down payment.
- So fast? - Yes.
The housing market and stock market are both doing well. Everybody's in a hurry.
In that case...
Would my house sell for more if I wait until next month?
That's hard to say. The stock market grows faster than the housing market.
Just look at Mr. Han.
Mr. Han has already reviewed it. You're still worried?
Do you not trust me? Why don't you call and ask him?
He already told me he reviewed it.
Yes, and these are standard contracts. All clients sign the same thing.
Standard contracts are what I'm afraid of.
Every person has a unique situation.
Then how about this? We'll go over it with the buyer.
Collect the down payment first, so you have peace of mind.
I'm getting flustered from your prompting.
The buyer and seller are both my clients.
I can't neglect the buyer just to accommodate you.
Let's go.
- Hold on. - What is it now?
It's like this.
I wasn't prepared to have a buyer yet.
Why don't you ask him to return to your office tomorrow?
I'd like to take a night to review the contract.
He's already there. Aren't you sorry to have wasted his trip?
I am.
Why don't I treat you and the buyer to a meal after the sale is complete?
I don't care about a meal.
He wants to buy a house and I want to make a sale.
I understand.
Look, selling a house is no small matter.
I have no family and don't have anybody to discuss it with.
That's why I must be extra prudent.
I receive commission based on my performance.
I wasted an afternoon on you today.
The buyer is at my office but the deal isn't sealed.
If the buyer gets mad and doesn't want to buy, I won't help you anymore.
I understand. I'll contact you tomorrow.
Okay, I'm going to go.
Hello?
Are you busy?
Can't you check the time difference?
What would I be busy with so early in the morning?
Right, it should be morning on your end.
I forgot to check the time difference.
Is now a good time to talk?
You can cut out the small talk with me. Just say what you want to say.
Okay. Here's the deal.
I plan on selling my house and investing in the stock market.
That's what Han Dong has been urging me to do.
I'm holding the contract right now but I'm a bit hesitant.
I don't have anybody to talk to about it.
I'd like to hear your opinion.
Remember what I always say.
When something progresses to a stage that causes mania
such as the entire population investing in stocks
then a crisis is bound to follow.
There's the saying that there's a devil behind every abnormal situation.
I'm thinking the same thing. That's why I've been undecided.
You're not like Han Dong.
He likes to take big gambles because he grew up like that.
He's not afraid of losing.
You should just stick to earning a steady income as a professor.
If you really want to try your hand, only use a third of your savings.
Don't sell your house.
Right. I'll follow your advice.
Call me if you have more problems.
Okay. I'll let you get back to work.
I'm not busy.
Then I'll be going.
Goodbye.
- Please come again. - Thank you.
Your friend led me on for over half a month!
In the end, he says he's not selling. He must've been playing with me!
Wei Xiao Shan?
Yes, that professor.
Don't be mad. I actually expected this possibility.
He just doesn't have the guts to sell his house and invest in stocks.
If he had sold his house, I could've completed my month's quota early.
He waited until the end of the month to tell me he's not selling!
What am I going to do?
Mr. Han!
All right.
I made a big sum of money yesterday.
How much are you missing this month? I'll make up for it.
You put in a lot of effort for my friend.
I feel bad that it didn't work out.
You're not lying, are you? I still need 20,000 yuan.
Lie to you? Would I do that?
Just one bag in this store costs 20,000 yuan.
Mr. Han, you're so generous!
That's enough.
Refer more of this type of business to me.
The deal doesn't work out but I still get paid!
Do you think I have more money than sense?
Thank you, Mr. Han!
Don't bother him anymore. I don't think he has the resolve.
Don't worry about it.
You wasted so much of her time and ended up not selling?
Yes, I do feel bad about it.
You ought to treat me to a meal!
You made me waste a favor.
No problem!
If you're afraid to invest in stocks
you should at least upgrade to a bigger house.
The housing market is doing well.
How much would you gain in interest at the bank?
Considering the rate at which the Chinese Yuan is depreciating
you're practically at a loss.
Okay, I'll think about it.
Xiao Shan, I support you.
I think stability is most important.
You have a house, a good job, and savings.
Don't mess that up.
You two siblings are too conservative.
Being conservative is good.
Mom, Tang Guo will be here soon. Get ready.
Where's Dad?
He went to buy candles. He'll be back soon.
- I'm back, I'm back! - See?
I had to go three blocks to buy it.
- Did you buy six? - I bought a whole box.
I also bought the numbered ones.
- Okay. - Be careful.
Come in!
Who is it?
Hello, everybody.
Chang Gong, I'm sorry. I didn't know it was your daughter's birthday.
I didn't buy a birthday present.
Liu Ming Tao, now that you're out, do you intend to harass everybody?
Yao Yao, you're mistaken.
If you didn't come to my house, I wouldn't have that idea.
Dad, did you forget how he swindled you?
Yao Yao, be quiet.
Chang Gong, are you standing up for him?
When did you... get back?
Not too long ago.
Here.
You just got back and don't have a job.
You don't have to bring anything next time.
It's a happy day today. Keep your words to yourself.
You guys can carry on. I'll talk to him inside.
Just talk out here. Why are you going inside?
Exactly. What can't be discussed openly?
Come inside.
What's Chang Gong doing? Hasn't he been swindled enough?
Let it go. It's been 10 years. He was just released. Look.
Yes, your dad is right.
They've been friends since primary school.
He was just led astray.
Why didn't you two stop him?
Will Chang Gong be okay in there with Liu Ming Tao?
Do you think Liu Ming Tao is carrying any dangerous weapons?
Look at what a coward he is. Would he dare?
Go out to the street and find Mu Zi and Tang Guo.
Once Tang Guo is here, we'll have a reason to call Chang Gong to come out.
Right! I'll go look for them.
Yao Yao, I'm taking off.
That pain in the neck.
You must've suffered a lot in there.
It was all right.
Chang Gong, save me.
What's the matter, Liu Ming Tao?
Can you buy me a ticket and help me flee?
What ticket? Why are you fleeing?
My business partner forced me to traffic drugs.
I wouldn't do it so he locked me up.
I hit him when I escaped.
I think I killed him.
Liu Ming Tao, are you insane?
I...
Come inside.
Chang Gong, I'm sorry.
Don't say that at a time like this.
The police will be here soon.
Tell me if there's anything you need done.
I'll take care of it for you.
Xiao Ai.
Please take care of her for me.
I've let you two down.
Chang Gong, I probably wouldn't have been released so early if not for you.
What have you been doing for the past six months?
Nothing.
My family was afraid I would cause more trouble
so they've been keeping watch.
A few days ago
I gave Xiao Ai the money that I had secretly stashed before I was imprisoned.
A lot has happened while I've been inside.
Xiao Ai...
I did wrong by her.
My family runs an auto accessories store.
It's been in business for years and we now hire others to watch the store.
Yao Yao and I don't have the time.
My parents are old now.
To be honest, I'm not comfortable with letting an outsider manage the store.
If you don't have a job yet
you can work there for a year or two to help you transition.
No.
I didn't come today to ask for your help.
You're not. I want to help you.
I'll figure something out on my own.
You're nearly 37 years old.
You've experienced so much. Who would hire you?
Thank you.
Chang Gong, thank you.
I should get going.
I didn't know everybody would be here today.
I just wanted to apologize to Uncle and Auntie
for my past wrongdoings.
Now that Auntie Wei is gone, I can't even apologize to her.
Stay and have some cake.
Tang Guo wasn't born yet when you went in. You haven't met her yet.
No, maybe another day.
All right, I'll walk you out.
Think about what I said.
I'll contact you when I'm free.
Okay, I'll get going.
- Dad! - Come, call him Uncle.
Uncle.
I didn't have time to get a gift ready.
Take this and buy something. Happy birthday.
Take it back.
Take it. It's not her birthday every day.
If you don't take it back, don't come again.
I don't know when the next time will be.
It's now in her mother's hands.
Thank you. Just take it back.
Mu Zi.
Why are you standing out here?
I was just on my way out.
You all carry on. I'm going to go.
Xiao Shan, goodbye.
See yourself out.
I went out to fetch you but couldn't find you.
Hey, you.
Aren't you scared of him?
Why?
Have you forgotten what he went in for?
You made the call to the police and your brother-in-law arrested him.
Your family is his greatest enemy.
That's a misleading concept. He turned himself in.
I...
Don't talk about this in front of the child.
I'm heading in.
I don't approve.
You're not afraid to have Liu Ming Tao nearby and in our store?
Give him a chance.
He and I have been friends since third grade.
Did he think about that when he swindled Dad's money?
He was incarcerated in 2009. It's almost 2016 now.
Your brother is right.
He was a good kid back in primary school.
Give him a chance. Help him if we can.
Change your way of thinking.
If I had committed a crime
and nobody would give me a chance when I got out
and viewed me with prejudice
wouldn't that break your heart?
Fine, but just you watch. This will come back to bite you.
Yao Yao, it's not that complicated.
I can't be bothered to continue.
The stocks have tumbled. I'm in no mood.
You invested too?
Who hasn't? It's green across the board.
Dinner was delicious today.
Auntie's cooking is still awesome.
I really miss the days when I lived here.
What do you miss?
You envy how happy my brother looks, don't you?
It doesn't matter if you're wealthy.
Han Dong, you'll have regrets when you're old
and don't have anybody to spend time with.
Yes, but it depends on fate.
You watched "2012" with 15 different girls.
You didn't hit it off with any of them?
Wei Xiao Shan told you?
Who else?
I didn't want to say this, but how old do you think you are?
Why are you still playing the field?
Listen, it's not what you think.
Do you like nurses? I'll introduce a few to you.
I do.
I love nurses.
- I'm being serious. - Okay, hook me up.
Okay, I'll get a few ready tomorrow.
You're so considerate. I'll leave my future in your hands.
Don't worry about a thing.
You'll have to bring her over yourself.
Okay.
You also have to go over her background with me in advance.
You must be used to being waited on.
Look, you're mistaken about me again.
When people get older, they grow fonder of old friends.
I just want to sneak in more time to chat with you.
Men have relationship problems too.
Do you think I'm made of iron?
I'm leaving.
You're leaving already?
Yes, Li Ning Feng is back.
I'll give you a ride.
No need.
I drove here.
It's been years. You still haven't gotten a new car?
It's still running fine.
I have to consider Li Ning Feng's position too
or else others will gossip about him.
- That's tiring! - I'm happy to do it!
Bye. I have to deliver his food.
- He's working late? - Yes.
Yao Yao, wait up.
What is it?
I had a few sips of alcohol earlier. I forgot I drove here.
Why don't you drop me off?
Drunk driving is illegal. Be more careful.
I know it's illegal. I don't drive drunk. I usually have a designated driver.
Hire one for yourself.
Out of juice.
You're not letting me go, are you?
All right, I'll give you a ride. What about your car?
Don't worry about it. I'll send someone to pick it up tomorrow.
Let's go.
I'll hold that for you.
How did the health checkup go?
Nothing serious. The doctor says my liver is a bit fatty.
- Eat less meat. - I know.
You have so many houses. Why do you still stay at your store?
I'm used to it. It's a convenient location.
You could just buy a house in a neighborhood near the store.
I did think about that.
I'll wait for stocks to go up. I'm not in the mood right now.
Okay. Let's go.
People keep giving me things. I can't finish all that on my own.
Take them home and enjoy.
Thank you.
Don't be so courteous with me.
By the way, don't take the right turn up ahead.
There's a new bus stop there, so there's extra traffic. Just go straight.
Take the turn at the next block and skip the traffic.
Okay. I'm going now.
Bye.
Pour out this water and then brush your teeth. Got it?
Here.
Be careful.
I think Wei Xiao Shan is right.
He's timid. Don't listen to him.
I was just pretending to be calm earlier.
I was actually afraid when I saw him.
I kept my eyes on his pockets and hands
afraid he would do something to you.
If you don't drink this, Tang Guo will come back and demand to have it.
She's brushing her teeth already.
Don't change the subject.
Did you, your sister, and your mom have a meeting earlier?
You're not drinking it? I will.
I...
I want to give him a job at the auto accessories store.
At his age and with his record, it won't be easy for him to find a job.
He can't rely on his parents forever.
Yao Yao approved?
No, but my mom did.
I officially declare that I don't approve.
How come you're prejudiced too?
Why can't I be?
He was so abominable back then!
He targeted those he was close to. Why would you invite such trouble?
He's reformed. Give him a chance.
No, absolutely not.
What are you laughing for? Say it now. You're not hiring him.
All right, we'll discuss this later.
Execute immediately. Discussion over.
You just want to drag it out.
Mom, I want to eat instant noodles.
Didn't I tell you that's unhealthy? Why won't you listen?
I do listen. We agreed I can have it once every two weeks.
It's been two weeks now.
We'll discuss this tomorrow.
You just want to drag it out.
You're mimicking me? Go brush your teeth.
The curtain has descended
on the wild stock market frenzy that lasted from last July to this June.
In three weeks, the stock market lost 15 trillion yuan.
The index plunged 30 percent.
Voices of discontent can be heard all around.
How is it going? Is it still dropping?
It's all green.
There's one company that sells fast-acting chest pain reliever.
It's the only one rising. The sole red in a sea of green.
Wasn't the index predicted to break 6,000 points?
Why did it plunge?
I know a stock master who says it'll rebound.
- What will? - Nothing.
Back in the 2000s, my mom also experienced a stock market crash.
Her money has been stuck there.
She only got her money back this year.
Maybe it's a cycle
and it'll be a bull market again in a few more years.
Just wait. As long as you don't sell, you haven't lost anything.
Head Nurse, what is your mom doing now?
Waiting it out.
Still waiting?
She won't listen to my advice. She'll wait another few years.
What's this for?
Head Nurse, help us out and arrange a regular bed for us.
My wife has been lying in the hallway all day.
There's nothing I can do.
This is how it's been in Obstetrics for the last two years.
It's actually been better this year since it's the year of the ram.
Yes, right.
I wanted a child in the year of the monkey
but it didn't work out that way.
Just relax. It's all superstition.
If you had your child last year or waited till next year
have you thought about the child's education?
Everybody has a child the same year
and all the children will vie for a spot in school.
That's true.
Look, even our extra beds are all taken.
We won't even admit more patients.
If your wife complains too much
you could try transferring to another hospital.
No way! She had her prenatal exam done here.
The doctor said it's best if she delivers here.
Then don't worry about it.
We give first priority to women in childbirth.
C-section is the fastest.
With natural birth, the mother can leave in three days.
You don't have to worry.
You can take that back.
Save it for family and friends who visit after your baby is born.
I'll leave this with you anyway. You all seem to work really hard.
No, we can't accept gifts. We have rules here.
Thank you.
Welcome to Bestore. Take your pick of snacks galore.
Welcome to our store.
Thank you for coming in. Place your goods in this basket.
Thank you.
Chief Xiao treated us to these before. The snacks here are pretty good.
Let's buy some snacks for the lounge room.
Do you have any recommendations?
This is our new product, Ezo scallops.
They're made with sashimi-grade scallops from 39 degrees north latitude.
Our company is the only one in the nation that sells this.
You can even try a free sample.
- Let's buy this. - Okay.
We also have our popular dried mangoes and pistachio nuts.
Take your time browsing.
Let's get more of these dried mangoes and pistachios.
- I'll give some to my sister-in-law. - Okay.
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