Ode To Joy 2 (Huan Le Song / 欢乐颂)

Dr. Zhao, when Xiao Xiao first introduced you to me

I wondered if you were capable since you were so young.

He really is capable.

My leg has been bothering me for many years.

One surgery and everything's fine now.

Dr. Zhao, a toast to you.

I'm sorry.

I'm normally afraid the hospital may call me in so I don't drink.

Besides, treating illnesses is my duty.

No need for formalities.

CEO Luo, I'll drink in Dr. Zhao's place.

Dr. Zhao is always conscientious and responsible.

He was even more diligent after he heard you are my friend.

Don't be courteous. You can see him for anything.

Okay.

- A toast to you. - Sure.

I'll drink now.

You sure can drink.

Dr. Zhao, have tea instead of wine.

Let's eat now.

The fish here is nicely done. Have a taste.

The fish is freshly caught at Dongting Lake and flown directly here.

It's just on the spicy side.

I love spicy food.

CEO Luo, you're really good at ordering food.

I love fresh and spicy food.

A Shanghai woman can eat spicy food?

Yes.

My roommate when I was studying abroad was from Hunan.

She cooked when she had the time and loved to make hot and sour fish.

It was fresh and spicy. It was delicious.

Eat more since you like it.

Dig in.

- Sure. - Here.

- Eat up. - Okay.

Hello, Xiao Lin?

Call me in 20 minutes.

Yes, just say there's an emergency.

Dr. Zhao was always curious how Qu Xiao Xiao conducted business.

Yet, when he finally saw how, he was taken aback.

He liked to see Qu Xiao Xiao play harmless ruses

but didn't like to see her shamelessly take big risks.

Seeing her duplicitously ingratiate herself with a client

and making his responsibilities to a patient

seem like special treatment for a client

made him feel so lowly.

We have plenty of experience now.

It's true. We were in charge of the largest project in this city.

The results were great as well.

Think about. With GI providing support on the technology side

you just need to hand the project over to us

and not only will your venue demands be satisfied

the quality will also be improved even more.

Xiao Xiao, it's not that I don't want to give you the project.

Another supplier was in charge of it before.

If I'm to pull them off the project, I'll need suitable justification.

I understand. How about this?

I'll have my people come up with a proposal.

You just need to provide us with a chance to speak with the board of directors.

Our plan can not only save a large amount of cost in the early stage

it will also cut back on your expenses in the long run.

I just need a chance.

I believe we'll be able to persuade the board of directors.

I'm eating right now.

I got it. I'll head over right away.

CEO Luo, I'm sorry. The hospital is calling me in.

I need to go.

- Right now? - Yes, immediately.

It's all right. Work is important.

I will continue speaking with Xiao Xiao.

- I'm sorry. Dinner is on me next time. - You're too courteous.

Enjoy.

- Be careful on the road. - I know.

That is my suggestion. Thank you.

Okay, that's pretty good.

Does anybody else have a suggestion? Please share with everybody.

Chief, I have a suggestion.

Based on clients' investment preferences and a financial risk assessment

many clients believe an investment in high-end jewelry carries a lower risk

and has greater potential for appreciation.

So, I suggest that we host a VIP event related to jewelry.

I also suggest giving gift cards as this event's complimentary gift.

This way, people can buy what they like instead of having gifts imposed on them.

I wonder if this idea is appropriate?

I think this is an excellent idea.

Sheng Mei, why don't you come up with a detailed proposal

and then we can carry out further discussion on this?

- What do you think? - Sure.

Everybody's ideas today have been great.

I believe this will be very helpful for our future promotions.

Sheng Mei, in particular

has just joined our company recently and has given us so many constructive ideas.

I believe this will help in propelling future tasks.

All right, our meeting will end here for today.

Meeting adjourned.

Hello, President Chen?

Ms. Fan, are you working on a weekend? I'd like to consult you about something.

You're in luck, President Chen.

I was supposed to have the day off

but something came up at the office so I'm in today.

Really? That's great.

Wait for me. I'm nearby.

- I'll be dropping by in a bit. - Okay, see you later.

I've taken up too much of your time today, CEO Luo.

It's all right. Help me thank Dr. Zhao. I'll be waiting for your proposal.

Sure, I'll send it to you as soon as it's done.

All right.

- Take care. - Bye.

- Hello? - Where are you?

I'm at the dealership with Lan Lan. What's up?

My Dr. Zhao is in surgery.

I'm so bored.

- Want to go shopping? - Shopping?

Sure, no problem. I'll come find you.

No need. Tell me your address. I'll take a cab over.

Qu Xiao Xiao, this won't do.

You've forgotten your friends after having a boyfriend.

When was the last time you hung out with us?

That's right. You're the type that forgets loyalty when in love.

It's this one! Right here! What do you think?

It suits you.

Is Dr. Zhao that great? You're so infatuated.

Of course. How could someone I like be bad?

Besides, it's not because of him that I haven't been hanging out with you.

I have to earn money.

CEO Qu, since you make so much money, why don't you buy me a bag?

That's right. You're paying, CEO Qu.

Sure, I'll pay then.

One per person. Go pick something out.

It seems this product is pretty good.

It's not our company's product, but it's worth purchasing.

Really?

Then I won't get a chance to see you.

I'm a serious procrastinator.

I hope this isn't too late.

Happy Labor Day.

Don't refuse me such a small gift.

- How can I accept it? - Why not?

We're friends.

Moreover, this was a gift from someone else.

I'm only using it in my favor.

You wouldn't accept a consultation fee, right?

All right, then. Thank you.

I should be the one thanking you.

It's Sunday. You should relax.

I have dinner with a client later.

Should I give you a ride to the subway entrance?

No need. My boyfriend is picking me up.

All right.

I've never succeeded in asking you out anyway.

Ms. Fan, can you tell your boyfriend

to give me a chance to escort a beautiful lady too?

Mr. Chen, please don't tease me.

You're so busy. How would you have the time to escort me?

It's Sunday. There may be traffic. You should get going.

- Bye. - Bye.

He gives gifts at the drop of a dime.

And it's such an expensive gift.

Don't tell me he really does like me.

Hello?

Xiao Mei, I'm here. Come down.

I'll be out soon.

You smell like alcohol. How much did you have to drink?

You can smell it?

I had some sorghum wine at lunch.

The client brought it. It was authentic liquor.

It burned going down.

There's no helping it. The client drank until he collapsed.

Let's--

Let's what? I'm exhausted. Take me home.

I'm going to bed after getting a drink of water.

Wait, let's do this--

This what? I'm not going to a social dinner with you.

Any day but today.

No, I arranged interviews for two jobs. They're set for 7 p.m. at the office.

I'd like you to check them out.

The weekend is perfect for interviews.

Without you there, I won't know how to negotiate benefits.

Fine.

I'll stay up.

Why aren't you praising me?

I have no choice but to hire more people because the business is expanding.

Don't think of getting away with it.

You think I don't know you're collaborating with Xiao Xiao?

You received more overseas contracts.

You sure are the boss lady. I can't keep anything from you.

That's why I need your opinion just to be extra safe.

Let's get a cab. I don't want to take the subway.

What are you doing next? Want to call everyone out for dinner?

I can't. I have to see if my Flirty Zhao is off work yet.

If he's busy, I can consider spoiling you guys.

Are you snubbing the single ladies here in broad daylight?

- Exactly. - That's right. What'll you do about it?

Hello?

Hello, Flirty Zhao.

How are things at the hospital?

I'm shopping with friends right now. Want to have dinner together?

I actually didn't have an emergency call. It was just an excuse to get away.

Keep having fun. I'm reading.

How could you lie to my client? He was very sincere.