Ode To Joy 2 (Huan Le Song / 欢乐颂)

You are...

You're Fan Sheng Mei

Wang Bai Chuan's classmate from middle school?

I... I am. And you are?

I'm Wang Bai Chuan's mom.

I sent you that text.

I just wish to meet you.

Auntie, Happy New Year.

Do you know why I've asked you out?

Please do speak your mind.

Sure, I'll be honest with you then.

I only have one son.

You should know that as well.

As a mother, I don't expect my son to become a wealthy man.

I just hope that he can lead his life with ease.

I have just learned about your family background.

I think that the both of you--

Let me put it this way, Sheng Mei.

You're such a pretty lady.

There surely will be lots of rich men who will support your family.

My son has just started his own career.

He can't support your family.

If you marry him, life will be tough on you

and he'll never succeed in his career.

Why make it so hard for the both of you?

You can ask me for anything.

Tell me and I'll do my best to meet your needs, okay?

Just let my son off.

Have I hurt your feelings?

No, Auntie.

What you said is true.

I don't feel hurt.

I've only kept you in the dark to give myself some hope.

Now that you know the truth, I feel a lot more at ease.

This is how my family is.

Have you really thought this through?

Auntie, I only have one request.

Please inform Wang Bai Chuan of my decision.

I won't disturb him anymore.

You mean that you won't keep in touch with him anymore?

I don't wish to drag him down either.

I also wish the best for him. I mean it.

Auntie, I should get going.

Hello?

Sheng Mei, you finally answered your phone.

What have you been busy with?

Why haven't you answered the calls?

I've been busy with chores.

Sheng Mei, you don't sound cheerful.

What's the matter?

I'm fine. I'm just a bit tired.

What have you been up to?

What else can I possibly do?

Isn't it always about visiting relatives during New Year?

It's my parents' turn to host a meal.

I can't cook anyway.

I'll just get some flowers and rearrange the flowers at home.

You know how to arrange flowers?

How nice.

I've taken classes as well but I quit halfway.

It's so hard to even afford renting an apartment.

How am I to look after flowers?

Do you think it's as redundant as learning to slay a dragon?

I... Am I biting off more than I can chew?

How can you compare yourself to that?

Handsome Wang works hard and loves you so deeply.

When you start your own family

you'll be able to put your skills in flower arrangement to use.

Sheng Mei, what should I do?

I miss all of you so much.

I called Ying Ying yesterday and she had too much to drink.

She sounded so bold and unconstrained. It was such fun.

Sheng Mei...

What's wrong? Are you crying?

Sheng Mei, don't cry.

My mom said that there's no hurdle in life that we can't overcome.

Whatever it is in your way, you mustn't get too upset about it.

It will all pan out as time goes by.

The longer time goes by, the more I believe in destiny.

Sheng Mei, I won't probe any further.

But if you're upset these days, text or call me whenever you want.

I'll leave my cell phone on.

Guan, thank you. I'm all right.

I... I plan to head back to Shanghai tomorrow.

It's just the fourth day of New Year tomorrow.

You're all happy to stay home.

I'm unlike you.

As for my own family...

Out of sight, out of mind.

I'll get my relative to take care of my dad tomorrow.

I can just pay more for the service.

Money... can resolve most issues.

Sheng Mei, is this some last minute decision?

It isn't exactly so.

I applied to resign after New Year

but I'm not sure if my supervisor will approve.

There isn't many who will work overtime during New Year.

I hope to do well during this time.

I can also get paid more for overtime.

Does Handsome Wang know about this?

He's been busy socializing.

I haven't told him yet.

Guan, you mustn't tell him.

I get it.

Sheng Mei, don't worry.

My lips are tight.

Enjoy New Year holiday at home.

Likewise, Sheng Mei.

Everything will be okay. Don't cry.

I have to go.

Ying Ying, the more I think about it, the more worried I get.

I can't help but think that Sheng Mei is in some trouble.

Exactly. Sheng Mei has always been so strong.

What do you think happened?

I don't know either.

I don't know what to say to her because I didn't know what's wrong.

But I think that it has to do with Handsome Wang.

I also think that it has to do with him since she won't let us tell him about it.

But it's still better to cry it all out than bottle up her emotions, right?

Ying Ying, we'll text and call Sheng Mei more often these days.

She will surely feel better if she gets to talk to someone.

Guan Guan, why are you so lovely?

You're always so considerate.

Mom, I'll get going now.

Here, have this on your way there.

Give this to Lei Lei.

- Take it. - It's okay.

Take care of yourself.

Lei Lei, Auntie is leaving!

You must behave! Don't be naughty.

Auntie, don't leave...

Lei Lei, come here.

- What's wrong, Lei Lei? - What's wrong?

You can't bear to see me leave?

Buy me nice food...

You don't want Auntie to leave?

Come on, Lei Lei.

I have to earn money in Shanghai.

How can I buy you nice food if I don't make any money?

- All right now. - It's okay.

Don't cry.

I'll get going.

Auntie, don't go!

Say goodbye to Auntie.

Say goodbye to Auntie.

Get going. Be careful!

Don't catch a cold, darling.

You'll catch a cold. Get back into the house.

You only stayed a few days for Lunar New Year.

What's the rush in heading back to Shanghai when you rarely come home?

Are you so bored at home?

Although my supervisor made me a full-time employee

I have to get through the evaluation after Lunar New Year.

I think that I should start preparing for it.

What if I make a blunder?

Women have to get married eventually.

Get it?

Make sure that you contact Shu Zhan more often when you're in Shanghai.

Call him and spend some time together. Hear me?

Listen, once you miss out on this guy, he'll be taken.

I think that Shu Zhan is good in every aspect.

You keep nagging on and on.

That child is good in every aspect.

I'll say this again.

The children have their own blessings.

Sop pushing Guan Guan.

How have I pushed Guan Guan?

Why would I bother worrying about her if she's not my daughter?

You're her mom so you should worry about her.

Go away.

Have some.

Good.

Xiao Mei.

I just woke up.

I had dinner with business partners last night.

We stayed out late so I had too much to drink again.

I must have texted you many times last night?

I'm sorry.

Did I say any nonsense?

See? All I think about is you when I get drunk.

This won't do. I have to see you today.

Let's have lunch today?

Name the time. I miss you so much.

I'm already in Shanghai.

You're in Shanghai?

When did you leave? Why didn't you tell me?

There's nothing to tell.

Xiao Mei, what have I done wrong?

Don't fret.

Your mom will tell you all about it when you get out of bed.

I've informed you.

- I got to go. - Don't! Don't hang up!

What exactly is going on?

How did my mom contact you?

I swear that I never told her about you.

I mean it. My lips were sealed.

I'm too ashamed to bring it up and I don't wish to offend her.

Bye bye.

Fan Sheng Mei looked at herself in the mirror.

She's still very beautiful.