Ode To Joy 2 (Huan Le Song / 欢乐颂)

- Good morning! - Andie.

You're waiting for Xiao Mei?

I'm here to see you.

I have a favor to ask of you.

I'd like to talk to you. Can we talk outside?

You can just talk to me here.

Here's what.

I heard that VP Bao is in Shanghai these days.

I'd like you to introduce me to him.

It won't take more than an hour.

No, half an hour will do.

You're referring to Bao Yi Fan?

Don't you have his number? You can call him.

His secretary answers the number on his business card.

If I were to explain who I am, it would be a bit awkward.

I'm hoping that you can introduce me to him.

Tell him about me.

It's because business is bad these days.

It's too competitive.

Are you doing business with him?

VP Bao's company has a steady demand for products.

In a long run, there should be a certain demand every year.

I'm thinking about striving even harder at work

to give Xiao Mei a home as soon as possible.

That's also what she now really seeks.

Judging from the current housing prices in Shanghai

it's really a bit overwhelming for me.

That's why I hope you could help me out.

Sure, that's fine.

I understand.

I'll give him a call.

Sure.

I'll head up first.

Andie!

Could you not tell Sheng Mei that I've asked you for help?

Thank you.

It's so strange. Why didn't Wang Bai Chuan come straight to me?

He even intercepted me downstairs at the entrance.

He also made me promise not to tell Sheng Mei.

Sheng Mei hates to look bad.

If she knows that Wang Bai Chuan asked you for help

she'll be embarrassed.

Wang Bai Chuan just started his own business

it's normal to ask for connections.

I don't get it.

Since he's so stressed out, what's the rush in buying a house?

Sheng Mei might be a bit competitive.

There's a guy courting Ying Ying recently.

They should get together soon.

This guy is doing very well.

He has his own place, a car, and high income.

Sheng Mei must be happy for Ying Ying but she surely felt a bit envious.

If that's the case, it's no wonder he approached me.

Why aren't you picking it up?

It's the blind date that my family set me up with.

I don't want to answer it.

But I'm scared that my mom would nag at me.

Hello?

Hello, Xiao Guan.

Are you busy?

It's all right. I'm on my way to work.

I'd like to treat you to dinner.

Are you free today?

I was too busy a few days ago.

I didn't have any time to myself.

I happen to be more relaxed today so I called you right away.

How unfortunate.

I'm busy working on a project recently.

Everyone in my department works overtime every day.

Okay, I got it.

We'll meet up some other day.

I'm really sorry about that.

We'll meet up next time. Goodbye.

Haven't you already finished that project?

I did and I told my mom that I want to focus on my work

but my mom wouldn't listen and she kept arranging blind dates.

Shu Zhan... This guy is called Shu Zhan.

He's been asking me out to dinner so often these days.

I don't want to meet him so I told him that

I'm busy and I have to work overtime.

I also told him that I have to be evaluated.

But now that I've passed evaluation, I can't make up any better excuses.

That's why being in a relationship is such a waste of time.

Your normal routine will be interrupted.

You'll also have to compromise to another person.

Think about it.

How deeply do you have to love someone to marry him and have his kids?

It might not be so.

I've seen so many others who got married and had kids after a blind date or two.

Marriage can sometimes be two people pairing up to go about their lives?

Pair up to go about their lives?

Would it be more boring or interesting?

Andie, it's not the same for you.

You already have everything.

What you seek in love is simpler.

Love should be simple.

It has nothing to do with what I possess.

It's the same for you.

If someone like me seeks only love itself

I'd easily end up as a spinster.

Those who truly seek love end up as spinsters.

Those who seek houses and cars in a relationship are the norm?

I really don't understand what people think these days.

If it were so, I'd rather be a spinster.

At least, I'm a justified spinster.

Same here.

Andie has called me.

I'm busy in the morning.

I have two meetings and then I'll head back to Beijing at night.

I don't think we can meet up.

VP Bao, how about this?

I'll see you off to the airport.

We can chat on the way there.

I can get back from the airport alone.

Wouldn't it be troublesome for you?

Not at all.

VP Bao, just a while will do.

I don't have anything planned tomorrow.

I'm just worried about disturbing you.

Sure.

Thank you! Thank you, VP Bao.

I'll pick you up on time.

I have to escort a client to the airport.

I can't pick you up from work.

Sorry. I'll call you tonight.

Ladies!

I got you some delicious chiffon cake!

Where is everyone?

Sheng Mei, congratulations on your new job.

However busy you are, be good to yourself.

Guan Guan and Little Earthworm.

- Hello? - Xiao Mei?

Listen, it's terrible!

Your sister-in-law's family is here!

What do they want?

What else can they want?

They are asking me for their daughter!

They said that it's your brother's fault.

What should I do?

If I open the door and let them in

will they beat your father to death?

Don't, Mom! Don't open the door.

You mustn't open the door.

Here, repeat after me.

Okay.

Go ahead.

Tell them. I don't know anything about this.

Okay.

Listen! I don't know anything about this!

I don't know what happened!

Stop messing around.

If you keep harassing us, I'll tell everyone that

your daughter was caught for prostitution.

Okay.

Stop messing around!

If you keep harassing us, I'll tell everyone that

your daughter was caught for prostitution!

If you don't want to look bad, go home now.

Once my daughter comes home, she will handle this matter.

If you don't want to look bad, go home now!

Once my daughter comes home, she will handle this matter!

Don't use your daughter to scare us off!

Exactly! Open the door!

Who are you trying to scare? No one in your family is decent!

You can't get away with it!

Let's go! We'll come back tomorrow.

We know where they live anyway. Let's go!

What is it, Mom?

How is it?

Xiao Mei... They are gone now.

Xiao Mei, I'm begging you.

Can you please help your brother?

Your sister-in-law's family will surely harass us again!

What should I do if they beat your father to death?

I have to look after the old and the young.

I really have no other choice.

Xiao Mei, I'm begging you.

All right, I'm hanging up.

Here, you've all worked very hard.

Have some water.

- Thank you. - Here, have some water.

- Thank you. - You've all worked hard.

I'll get it.

We finally got this order.

- Thank you. - We should all stay alert.

Here, take it.

Be sure to get all the details done well, okay?

- Thank you. - Got it?

Let's keep the margin tolerance to the minimum.

- Sure. - The clients are more demanding.

If this order is approved, I'll treat you all to dinner, okay?

- Really? - That's great!

Go, go, go! Get to work.

We can do it! Drink this up.

Drink up the water.

Leave the water here.

Thanks for the hard work!

Let's work on this.

- Sure, we'll use your version. - Okay.

- Hello? - Hello?