Ode To Joy 2 (Huan Le Song / 欢乐颂)

Mrs. Bao?

Answer it.

Since you've made your choice, you should face it bravely.

I'm going to step out.

Darling.

I'm in Shanghai. I came just to see you.

And a little personal business as well.

It's past 11 a.m. Why don't we have lunch together?

I'm sorry, Mrs. Bao. I have work. I don't have time.

Darling.

What is going on with you two? Did Bao Bao bully you?

If he bullies you, tell me.

I'll teach him a lesson for you.

That's not it. I really am busy.

Andie!

Hello?

Andie.

My son and I have such tough luck.

Do you know why I came to Shanghai?

My husband came to Shanghai earlier.

Someone told me he entered a woman's house.

I hurried here to see the truth.

I don't dare to let my son know about this.

In front of our son, we pretend to have a loving relationship.

If Bao Bao were to find out, he would definitely fight with his dad.

My son places great value on relationships.

I never imagined I would cause trouble for him.

Darling, I'm sorry.

I'm just like a mother hen who protects its young.

I didn't think I would hurt you. I really regret it.

I don't know how to apologize to you for you to forgive me.

Hello? What's wrong?

There was a car accident.

- Is it serious? - It was a tailgater.

That was so scary.

Oh no, my luggage is still in the trunk!

What should I do?

Don't panic. Call the police right away.

How about this? Send me your location and I'll come pick you up.

Okay. I'll message you right now.

It's fake. My mom must be faking it.

So what do I do? Should I not go?

No, no. What if she really was in a car accident?

Our family's chauffeur usually takes care of these things.

My mom must not have wanted my dad to know she was coming to Shanghai

so she didn't come with the chauffeur.

How about this?

I'll get someone else to handle it. Don't get involved.

I'll go take a look.

We'll see about what to do after I safely deliver your mom to a hotel.

We work well together.

I'll save the words of gratitude.

We're a couple, aren't we?

Remember to send me a message when you get there.

And this affair...

you shouldn't get involved.

Whether it's true or not, it won't be appropriate for you.

I understand.

When you see my mom

you must be cautious.

She can easily tell what you're thinking.

No matter what happens, we're supposed to be broken up right now.

I know.

All right, I'll be waiting to hear from you.

Okay.

This is so tiring.

I see your mom.

Don't worry, she's fine. I'm going to pick her up now.

I hope nothing's happened.

I see your mom.

Don't worry, she's fine. I'm going to pick her up now.

All right, thank you, my love.

Darling!

Don't move!

Darling.

- Are you all right? - I'm fine.

Darling, let's go eat at this restaurant. It shouldn't be far from here.

You want to eat so early?

You must be hungry now. Let's go eat.

Darling, I really like well-mannered girls like you.

You stay quiet when encountering situations like this.

You're so considerate.

Andie, what do you like to eat?

Are you vegetarian or do you eat meat?

I am fine with either. I normally eat meat more.

That's great. You like to eat meat too.

We'll have the braised chicken with abalone.

Okay.

I don't like girls who only peck at their food.

They seem horrified when they hear there will be meat.

- And one of this too. - Okay.

An order of this as well.

- Two soups. - Okay.

Please wait a moment.

Andie, that was a humiliation.

I was unaffected one moment and crying the next.

I was truly inconsistent.

People from our generation resented our lives.

We were poor in the past and couldn't do much without money.

Now that we have money

we're cautious and tied down.

It's so nice for you all now.

You are financially independent

and can break up if you don't like each other.

I really envy you all.

Darling.

After the old man and that woman have dinner

do you think they will....

He wanted to divorce me a couple years ago.

I wouldn't agree no matter what.

People thought it was for the family assets.

Actually, I wouldn't let go for my son's sake.

If I divorced and the new wife bears children

the old man would surely neglect his eldest son.

I couldn't selfishly pursue my own peace and have my son end up at a disadvantage.

I must keep possession of this position so my son won't suffer losses.

In recent years, I have become indifferent to marriage.

But seeing him today...

I really am still quite...

I am heartbroken.

An old saying puts it well.

"A child is better off with a mother who is a beggar"

"than a father who is a government official."

Even if a mother has to beg for food

she would ensure that her son eats his fill first.

She wouldn't be like the father

who would do anything for another woman.

At my age, I'm not afraid of divorce.

I'm most afraid my son won't get what is rightfully his.

I can disregard any former unpleasantness

and stay up for several days to take care of the old man when he had surgery.

I told myself...

it was for my son's sake.

The old man was touched by my actions

and didn't dare to have an affair under my nose again.

But today...

Why did I have to come to Shanghai?

Why did I have to see the truth?

Seeing Mrs. Bao cry in front of her

- Andie didn't know how to console her. - How embarrassing.

This woman who seems strong and astute wasn't completely ignorant

and even had her guard up.

She had even constructed a solid fort around her heart.

Yet, Mr. Bao could still break it down with no difficulty.

Perhaps there had been many nights when

Mrs. Bao was heartbroken and in pain as she is now

but could only cry by herself.

It's my mom.

It can't be good.

Hello, Mom?

Guess where I am right now.

Shopping. Andie is shopping with me.

Wait a minute.

Who are you with? Andie?

I didn't force her this time. She came of her own free will.

She escorted me to my hotel and asked if I had any plans

and if I needed to go anywhere.

She still has feelings for you, you know?

You still have a chance.

I didn't understand her very well before

but after today, I think she is a very good person.

She has a cool exterior but a warm heart.

She takes care of others.

Listen up.

I like her more and more now.

Mom, it doesn't matter if you like her.

Andie and I have broken up already.

Stop meddling to no purpose, all right?

Meddling to no purpose?

I am creating a chance for you two.

After I leave, immediately make amends and apologize to her.

Strike while the iron is hot.

Do not waste my good intentions.

You are my mother, but please be reasonable.

I wouldn't let you bother Andie

but you snooped around and annoyed her.

Now you want me to apologize. Is that appropriate? It's not.

I can't talk anymore. She's coming over.

Mrs. Fang, let's talk again soon. We'll go out for tea or something.

Goodbye.

Are you Mrs. Zhang or--

Rude.

Andie, what do you think of the clothes?

I think this brand's clothing really suits you.

It suits me?

Give me your opinion then.

Look at this one and this one.

Madam, are you currently shopping with a middle-aged woman?

No, I can't send audio.

We can't let my mom hear it.

Are you...

Andie, what do you think?

Which of these two looks better for me?

This dark colored one.

It will make you seem slimmer.

I'm going to try it on.

I'm shopping.

Son, Andie is patiently picking out clothes with me.

I've raised you in vain.

You haven't went shopping even once with me in 10 years.