Ode To Joy 2 (Huan Le Song / 欢乐颂)

Madam.

I really was in the wrong.

I shouldn't have come to a decision on my own without consulting you first

and divulged your big secret.

I practically have crap for brains.

However, your attitude was so firm.

It hurt me deeply.

There's also what you said to my mother.

You never had the intention of marrying me.

I really didn't.

Can't you just say something nice, even if it's a lie?

You want something nice?

I want to apologize to you too.

I spoke too harshly and hurt your feelings.

I've been thinking a lot over the past few days.

You've done a lot for me.

I shouldn't have made you draw a line.

It's too inhuman.

I should be facing and solving these issues with you.

Do you remember what I told you?

You need to be aware of being a beautiful woman.

Beautiful women don't make mistakes.

I'm to blame for everything.

I didn't put myself into your shoes. I was too immature.

Who wouldn't have been mad?

I can't just turn around and leave every time we have a disagreement.

You are such a proud woman.

If it weren't because you love me

how could you possibly have come to know my mother?

I promise that no matter what happens in the future

I won't abandon you.

I absolutely won't.

However, you'll have to give me some time to think about how to handle my mother.

Can you give me a month's time? Just one month.

I really didn't want to part with you.

But once it comes to mind that...

We're both no match for your mother.

Indeed.

What do we do?

Perhaps there's someone I can ask for help.

Where's my phone?

Isn't it time you change the lock screen to a picture of me?

Pixie Qu?

She is rather unconventional

but would we be able to pull off the ideas this naughty one thinks up?

I think we should go to someone who is married

and has a difficult mother-in-law.

Someone as unorthodox as me

can't even figure out a way to deal with your mother.

If I don't ask Xiao Xiao for help, I don't know what else to do.

Then let's hope she has a good idea.

Please come over to my place. I'd like to ask your help with something.

I think you'd have unique ideas.

I was wondering who woke me up so early with a message.

I checked my message and it turned out to be you asking me for help!

Goodness! This is such an awesome opportunity!

You'd ask for help?

- What's the matter with you? - Talk.

What do you need my help with?

Bao, please turn around and use both hands to cover your ears

and pretend you don't hear anything, all right?

Tell me.

Do you want me to teach you how to seduce Bao?

Stop playing around. Come in.

So what's going on?

Oh my! The sofa is so wrinkled!

What were you two doing on it just now?

Be honest!

We didn't do anything.

What are you doing with your hands?

- Nothing. - Stop playing around.

I really do have something to ask your help with.

What is it?

Have a seat first.

Sit down.

Okay.

Talk. What is it?

It's like this.

His mother is very assertive. She keeps meddling in our affairs.

However, we really don't want her to be overly involved.

Bao doesn't have a way to handle her either

so we could only come to you.

So this is how you are, VP Bao.

All right, it's worth sacrificing sleep to see VP Bao make a fool of himself.

Why wouldn't you be able to deal with her?

Give me the specifics so I can find an appropriate solution.

I don't have experience dealing with mother-in-laws

but you came to the right person when it comes to dealing with parents.

Go ahead and tell her.

Go on.

Tell me. Don't be shy.

My mother heard a rumor from someone

and came to Shanghai to raise havoc.

She made us all very displeased.

I defended Andie but she not only refused to listen

she also blamed me for falling for Andie's temptations.

After returning home, she wouldn't eat or sleep.

She nearly had to go to the hospital.

And then?

Our dating life should be me and Andie's business.

We both don't wish to have to explain ourselves so clearly

as a precaution against future troubles.

But, you were soft and told her everything.

I understand.

VP Bao, it turns out you grew up being taken advantage of by your parents.

Parents are the most unreasonable beings.

They demand that we obey them for no reason whatsoever.

Why?

There's only one method effective for dealing with these types of people.

That is, be more unreasonable than they are.

If your mother throws a tantrum at you

then you beat her to it and blow up at her.

It's simple and effective.

When are you thinking of going home?

I plan on staying another two days.

I advise you to pack your things and hurry on home.

Remember, you gain control by striking first.

Go home and tell your mother that thanks to her meddling

you and Andie have broken up.

You're heartbroken now.

You're suffering and don't even want to get out of bed.

Gain control by striking first. Strike last and you will be controlled.

Understand what I'm saying?

It won't be suitable for me to instigate even more.

I don't think that will solve the root of the problem though.

His mother could hold back for now

but she has this secret worry

and in addition to insomnia and sickness

if she continues being depressed, Bao can't ignore her.

No, no, no. You underestimate parents too much.

They've lived so many years. What haven't they experienced before?

It's especially the case with VP Bao's parents.

They started their business from scratch.

They can't bear such a trivial matter?

Impossible.

Don't be deceived by your mother's tearful act.

When a mother turns on the waterworks, even a Best Actress can't beat her.

They're being greedy. They want to control you, okay?

That does make sense.

With my mother's personality

if she didn't want to do something, nobody would be able to force her.

That's right.

Your mother is just acting willfully.

She wants you to submit to her.

At this time, you must not concede.

If you retreat a single step, you will have endless troubles in the future.

You should be establishing ground rules.

Nip their ideas in the bud and pinch off their greed.

Then you can all live in harmony.

The battle is won by the brave.

That's exactly it.

The fiercest one is called the boss.

VP Bao, you learn quickly.

However, understanding the concept doesn't mean you can put it to practice.

Take our dear Sheng Mei for example.

Sometimes, one must have resolve

or they won't be able to accomplish anything.

I can do it.

What's going on?

Qu Xiao Xiao was right.

I can't lose both my beauty and my money.

People grow through heartbreak.

I have to grow up.

What is it, Sheng Mei?

It's nothing. I just feel conflicted.

Sometimes, I wish you'd learn faster

but sometimes, I feel you shouldn't grow up so quickly.

But who could grow mature if they have someone who always spoils them?

Sheng Mei, I had pulled myself together

but why do I feel sad now after what you said?

Pull yourself together!

I'm getting old.

I'm grieving over the loss of youth.

I'm not like you young ladies.

At least be braver than me, okay?

You too.

Hurry and fall in love while you're still young.

Don't wait until you're old. There's no feeling to it anymore.

Do your best!

Stop playing around.

I have work later.

The elevator is here.

Bye.

Is he leaving after hearing my suggestion?

How do you always manage to sneak up so quietly?

Yes, as per your suggestion, he's going to throw a big tantrum.

Andie, I'm such a great friend, aren't I?

There's something that wasn't appropriate for me to say in front of VP Bao.

I left Dr. Zhao inside and came out just to tell you this.

VP Bao actually has a clear idea in his mind.

No matter what sort of fuss he throws in front of his parents

he will still be their son.

As long as you can be ruthless, he will be able to do anything.

That's why you can't turn soft.

His parents aren't your real parents. You don't owe them anything.

With family, there's always someone who has the upper hand.

That's why right from the start

you mustn't allow his mother even half a chance.

Okay?

However, I'm thinking if I really am not planning on marrying him