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[Ode To Joy 2]

[Episode 13]

What is it?

Why are you wandering about out here?

Your face is all screwed up.

Guan Guan babe! Ying Ying! Are you home?

That's so mushy. Rewind and say it differently.

Guan Guan, my dad belittled me.

He said one thing but did another.

Who knew that he favors sons over daughters?

He praises me but then gives my brother money in private.

What should I do?

I feel so sad.

How has your dad belittled you?

Does he still want you to call him Dad?

Unfriend him.

Go on a hunger strike.

Why do I think that sounds like a mockery?

It's just a self-torturing ruse.

That won't do. My ruse is just to screech at my dad.

I'll screech till my voice goes hoarse.

Guan Guan babe.

Where have you gone on your business trips?

Which hotels?

Did any clients give you a treat?

I came over last night to ask you out.

You weren't home so I was terribly upset.

Don't keep hugging me.

This is so mushy.

- Andie. - What is this about?

You're not closing your door?

You're making a fuss again?

I'm not. I'm just upset.

Xiao Mei, why aren't you going in?

There's an issue at home so I'm waiting for a call.

Thank you.

Wang Bai Chuan's told me.

You referred him to VP Bao.

It's nothing.

Business is business.

Bao Yi Fan said that he'd arrange to have Wang Bai Chuan's samples tested soon.

Jeez...

Wang Bai Chuan is good at seizing opportunities.

Sheng Mei, you're really something.

VP Bao hasn't got the girl yet but he's already doing her a favor.

Don't make it sound so bad.

Xiao Mei didn't even know about it when Wang Bai Chuan asked me.

Qu Xiao Xiao.

I'm in a terrible mood today.

I don't have the strength to put up with you.

You'd better not annoy me.

What will you do to me?

Stab me a couple of times?

- All right now. - What are you doing?

- Come on. - It's all right.

- Let go of me! - She's always like that.

- Stop talking. - Just pretend that she's crazy.

You hear me? I'm in a bad mood.

Why did you hit me?

Let go of me!

- Get her inside. - Let go of me!

- Let's go. - Let go of me!

Be good. Sit.

Behave.

I'm really annoyed.

I'm very annoyed!

You're all still picking on me?

Are we friends?

Who doesn't have any worries?

Why would you pick on others when you're troubled?

My dad favors his son over me.

He gave lots of money for my brother to squander.

But he's have me run my small company and work hard to make a living.

How is that fair?

What difference is there between him and Fan Sheng Mei's parents?

Hey, here are two people standing before you.

There's Guan Guan.

If she stays to work in her hometown

she would have the house and car that her parents bought her

as well as a highly paid job.

But she decided not to depend on her parents.

Then there's me.

I'm an orphan. There's no one to provide me with anything.

I still lead my life well.

Do you think that we'd sympathize with you?

Then there's Fan Sheng Mei.

She's having a far worse life than yours.

You're in a bad mood but why would you take it out on her?

Stay here and reflect on yourself.

Guan Guan, listen.

I read some books a few days ago that suit you.

- This is really good. - Thank you.

You never recommend any book to me.

This one.

I've highlighted some parts for you.

There are many of them.

Take a look.

You're all bad people.

Where's Xiao Qiu? She's not home?

She has a new boyfriend now.

We know how it was with her and Asshole Bai.

So...

I've met her new boyfriend once.

He's quite honest looking.

Let's hope that she meets a good guy this time.

Hello?

How did it go?

It's finally all set.

I had a friend act as a sales agent doing promotional offers for supermarkets.

He sent a sample package over.

He said that those are samples for the residents.

There are rice, noodles, and oil.

There are also some snacks and instant noodles.

That's enough to last them for days.

I even got a friend who doesn't know you to do it.

He had your mom do a survey.

It looked as if it's true.

Your mom will never know that the food was from you.

You're right. This is such a good plan.

How did you come up with that?

I knew that you can definitely handle it well.

You're awesome, Wang Bai Chuan!

I...

What concerns you, concerns me.

How can I not make an effort?

Fortunately, we have friends to help out.

He went over there right away.

Luckily, your mom didn't find it suspicious.

You're lucky.

Even the gods are on your side.

It isn't. It's because you came up with such a good plan! I mean it.

By the way, Andie told me that

VP Bao would arrange to have your samples tested soon.

I owe that to you as well.

VP Bao only agreed to help for your sake.

All right now, stop crying.

It's all settled now.

Your mom will learn a lesson.

She's been hungry for a few days so now she won't give away

all her money to your brother without considering the consequences anymore.

She knows that you're resolute.

I know.

You're right.

Bai Chuan, you're really awesome!

I can't keep praising you or you'll get cocky.

Xiao Mei...

How I wish I could be by your side right now.

We'll see each other tomorrow, right?

I'll pick you up for work tomorrow morning.

Don't.

Don't pick me up. I can take the subway.

You've had such a hard time these days.

Get some good rest.

Have a good sleep.

Good night.

Okay.

Qiu Ying Ying worries for nothing.

I only tackled Asshole Bai for her sake.

This new guy looks decent.

Why would I sound him out?

She's so wary of me.

- Is that necessary? - It is.

You're such a troublemaker so it's right that she is wary of you.

Exactly. I think that Ying Ying really likes Ying Qin.

You mustn't stir up any trouble.

See?

All of you take sides with Fan Sheng Mei and Qiu Ying Ying.

You're all bullying me!

What should I do?

My mom is calling me!

She's definitely calling to ask about me and Shu Zhan's progress.

What should I tell her?

What am I to tell her?

Auntie!

I'm Xiao Guan's neighbor, Xiao Xiao.

Yes, that's right.

Guan Guan is in the shower.

Why have you called?

Get her to call you back?

Sure, definitely.

Auntie, here's what.

We had dinner with Shu Zhan a few days ago.

That kid is a spendthrift.

He spends money more generously than I do.

His paycheck can't even cover it.

He is quite an honest kid.

However, he's quite bottled up inside.

When he saw me and Andie, he keeps leering at us.

Hey!

Auntie, Guan Guan is out of the shower.

You can talk to her.

Hello, Mommy.

That shouldn't be.

Your dad and I both approve of that Shu Zhan.

He's a well educated MBA graduate.

Why does he sound so terrible now?

Have you ganged up with your neighbors to lie to us?

Mommy, Xiao Xiao told you nothing but the truth.

I feel the same way as Xiao Xiao.

Guan Guan, I know that you don't like blind dates.

But you can't accuse him just because you don't want to date him.

- It's wrong to do so. - Why would I accuse him?

Even if I try to, I can't make up something so dramatic.

Really?

Yes, Mommy.

I really didn't lie to you.

Andie and Xiao Xiao are both here.

If you don't believe me, you can ask them.

I'll go and ask around first.

If it's like what you just said, that boy won't do.

But you can't lie to us!

I really didn't lie to you, Mommy.

- Mommy... - Okay.

Go and ask around.

Bye bye, Mommy.

Mommy, Mommy...

- You're so mushy. - That's annoying!

You answered like a wimp.

That won't help at all, okay?

You should put your foot down and say to your mom

"Do you believe in your daughter or not?"

'If you don't, don't ever ask me about anything again."

But isn't that a bit rude to talk to my mom like that?

What's rude about that?

You can't always be obedient.

You must learn to stand up against your parents' authority.

Listen up.

Kind people are always bullied.

Sheng Mei is one good example.

You make it sound so simple.

How do I stand up to them?

One word.

Resolute.

Only parents are destined to be indebted to their kids.

As children, we must muster great determination and resolution

to go against parents who clothe and feed us.

Don't worry about making them angry or go soft on them at the crucial moments.

Let's take Shu Zhan for example.

You should have taken the higher stance right at the beginning.

Ask your mom, "Why did you choose this guy as my blind date?"

"Do you know what he truly is like before you thrust him to me?"

Will that do?

Why not?

These are just techniques.

Most importantly, your mom must understand

that be it Shu Zhan, Li Zhan or whatever, it's your relationship.

She never should have interfered.

You're too used to doing your mom's bidding.

That's why you're so oppressed.

That's not exactly so.

- I think-- - How is it not so?

You don't like him but you went on a date with him.

How are you not oppressed?

I just don't get it.

Is it so difficult to be honest with your mom?

Andie... Do you think that Xiao Xiao was right?

I've never grown up with parents.

I can't really relate to it.

But I do think that Xiao Xiao has a point.

Your parents meant well.

But they are applying their own experience unto you.

They can't make decisions for you.

So I shouldn't always obey my parents.

I should have my own opinions.

You can use their advice as references.

I think that it all comes down to what you really think.

As long as you've thought it through

you can have a different opinion.

Just don't take such an aggressive approach like Xiao Xiao does.

I understand.

I should communicate more often with my parents.

They should get to know what I really think.

Definitely.

- Tan. - Andie.

The results are out.

Come here right away. I'm at home.

Okay, I'll head over there now.

Hi.

What's going on?

The genetic testing comes back positive.

You really are related to He Yun Li biologically.

In addition, Wei Guo Qiang has already sent his lawyer over.

He's going to transfer He Yun Li's assets to you.

He's in such a hurry?

Yes, I find it quite rushed.

But he's very persistent.

He said that the sooner the inheritance is passed on to you

the sooner he can fulfill Mr. He's dying wish.

Don't worry about it.

I've also asked to have my lawyer present.

He will be with you throughout the entire process.

That's good.

The sooner we get this done, the sooner they stop pestering me.

Hello, Guan Guan?

Mom.

I need to talk to you about Shu Zhan.

Go ahead.

Every word I told you yesterday is true.

I don't like him and he doesn't like me either.

He only courted me because of his parents.

I won't meet up with him again.

Nor will I have meals with him.

Guan Guan...

If you really don't like him, I won't push you.

Understand?

It's my fault that I didn't get hold of what he's like.

Blame it on me.

That child looks so decent and handsome.

Why would he have poor virtues?

Don't worry, Guan Guan.

I'll surely get you a better one!

Mom, stop doing that.

I've made up my mind.

I won't go to any blind dates. Don't even bother arranging one.

Look at how old you are!

You're already 20 something!

At your age, if you don't attend blind dates

when will you attend one?

If you let this period of time slip past

it will be too late and you'll regret it!

Hear me? Don't make me angry!

Mom, I'm not acting childishly or that I don't want a boyfriend.

I don't want to have relationship just for the sake of it.

I don't want to get married just for the sake of it.

Just because I'm at a certain age

I have to attend blind dates to make do with people I don't even know?

It's meaningless and I don't want that for myself either.

Unless I meet someone I really like

I won't consider a relationship.

It's done.

I have no other questions.

Here are the ownership certificates of the houses and the keys.

Two in Shanghai and one in Beijing.

There are also some valuable collections of Mr. He Yun Li and cash.

If you have the time, go through them.

Sure, thanks.

I have nothing else to hand over.

I still need to report back to Mr. Wei.

I have no questions either.

I'll get going.

Thank you.

Wu, please see them out.

I was worried that Wei Guo Qiang would try to trick you.

It seems that it might not be so.

Some of these inheritance are very small items

so if he planned to snatch them from you

it will be hard for anyone to notice.

If he's just out to get this inheritance, he didn't have to go to such trouble.

Indeed.

What does he mean by doing this?

Who cares?

Who cares if he's really making it up to you

or atoning for his sins

this inheritance is now yours.

Just stay away from him.

I've also sent my men to keep an eye on Mrs. Wei.

It's to prevent her from harassing you.

Okay.

It doesn't matter what Wei Guo Qiang thinks.

It's even more so for his wife.

I just hope that it all comes to an end.

I won't and don't want to be entangled with them.

That's good.

[Wei Guo Qiang Calling...]

[Wei Guo Qiang Calling...]

- Hello? - Hello?

My lawyer told me that the meeting is over.

You've received the keys for all three houses?

The ownership is now transferred to you.

It's all yours now. I'll explain it to you.

As for the three houses, I only have the key to the one in Beijing.

There are many paintings and collections in that house.

I'm safeguarding them for you.

Of course, the security at the house in Beijing is reliable.

But in the course of time

everyone realizes that the house is unoccupied.

It's hard to say that no one would take the risk.

I hope that you can have them sent to the houses in Shanghai soon.

I can arrange for the delivery.

It's easier for you to manage them.

You should also check out the houses in Shanghai soon.

Figure out what security measures to install in the houses.

That's the first thing to do.

And--

What is your motive?

My motive?

Andie...

Once the collections are transferred to you

wouldn't that make it easier for you to cease all contact with me?

That's what you're concerned about.

That's illogical.

You can keep spare keys to the houses in Shanghai

and then hand over everything to me once the collections are delivered.

Fine...

You have quite an interesting reasoning.

First, we'll do as you suggested.

Second, it's about the attempted hit-and-run.

She's been bailed.

She now waits for the hearing.

But I've heard that she refuses to acknowledge the DNA results.

She's now busy trying to make a case out of it.

Andie, I have to remind you.

You must be very cautious of your safety these days.

After all, this is quite a huge inheritance.

It's hard for people to accept such a huge loss.

May I ask...

Did your wife truly look after Mr. He?

If she did, to what extent?

I can consider gifting her part of the inheritance.

No...

That's not necessary.

In the first place, Mr. He lived in the teachers' dormitory.

I was the only person who visited and took care of him.

He was just a distant kin.

She isn't obligated to look after him.

Right?

It's good that you're willing to treat my ex-wife with fairness.

However, that's not necessary.

After all, we're all doing very well.

We don't need to trick you of your money.

I know where to draw the line.

Should there be any changes some day

I hope that you can recall this conversation we had today.

Life is full of unexpected events.

Andie.

You're still young, after all.

You still have many options in life.

One last question.

Is there any way to prevent your wife from harming me?

The issue with the inheritance is resolved.

It's between the both of you to settle the divorce.

I hope that she won't harass me again.

I've been doing my best.

Unfortunately, she's too agitated.

There's no other way.

Andie...

You haven't had lunch yet?

Don't pretend to care about me.

I don't need it.

If there's nothing else, I'll hang up.

Among the houses in the inheritance

Andie knows one of the neighborhoods very well.

She knows it so well that she needs no navigation.

She doesn't need to ask for directions.

She knows it so well that she's scared to get near it.

She doesn't even dare to think about it.

It's because that's Wei Wei's neighborhood.

[Singularity Calling...]

Hello?

It really is you.

I thought I got it wrong.

I'm right behind you.

Should I ask you up to my place for a coffee or should we go to a cafe?

I'm just here to take a look at the house that's been given to me.

You're going to move here?

The house was just given to me so I--

I'm here to take a look.

It's part of an inheritance.

I've heard about your grandfather.

Would you like me to escort you?

It's late and it's your first time there, right?

Thank you and sorry for troubling you.

We're still friends.

It's no trouble.

Which building?

F.

It's over there.

The structure of the apartment is good.

It's also quite convenient to get around.

Do you intend to move here?

Even if I plan to move to a bigger place

I'd also sell this place to buy another.

That's good to know.

Otherwise, that's be too cruel for me.

I'm sorry.

I was just joking.

There were a few times when I thought I saw you.

But then at a closer look, it wasn't.

At first, I thought that my eyes had fooled me again today.

I'm very happy to see you again.

Don't get nervous.

You don't ever have to be nervous around me.

I'm sorry.

Why are you apologizing?

What happened between us...

It was all my fault.

I owe you this apology for too long.

No, you don't owe me anything.

Recently, Tan has been to see me.

He told me that perhaps two people who know each other too well

can only be bosom friends instead of lovers.

I've been asking myself these days.

Will I be able to withstand the pressure and stay by your side?

The answer is, I don't know.

Perhaps, you know yourself better than I do.

You gave up on me and...

You also set me free.

Thank you... for understanding me.

I wonder if I'll ever see you again.

Take care.

[The true beginning ends after an encounter.]

[The true ending starts after a farewell.]

[Those who were once in love drifted apart.]

[A word of farewell makes it harder to meet up again. ]

[On the night we parted]

[we left behind the chance that brought us together.]

[Bao Calling...]

[Bao Calling...]

You finally answered your phone.

Where are you?

When are you free to think of me?

Andie?

What's wrong?

Say something.

Where are you?

I'll go to you.

Sure.

One, two, three!

One, two, three, four!

Five, six, duck!

Again!

One, two, kick!

Again!

One, two!

One, two, three!

One, two, three, four!

Five, six!

Duck!

I forgot to tell you.

I've signed the agreement.

I've inherited three massive houses and some paintings.

So soon?

I don't know what Wei Guo Qiang has in mind.

They acted really quickly.

How does the overnight revenge feel?

I'm not short of money anyway.

Of course, it still feels quite strange.

Someone who was deeply bonded to me is one I've never met before.

After he abandoned me and my mother all these years

he suddenly left all of his inheritance to me.

If this were someone else, I would find it a terrible story.

But I'm now the main character of this story.

I have mixed feelings about it.

Is that why you came to see me?

I ran into my ex-boyfriend today.

You went to see him or did he go to you?

One of the houses I inherited is in his neighborhood.

Is he pestering you?

He won't.

He's not that sort of man.

Besides, I've told you.

I was the one who let him down.

I knew that my relationship with him won't last long.

I thought that I'm very rational...

And strong.

But when we truly bid each other farewell...

I still get a bit upset.

How I envy him.

You only feel the pain because you truly loved him once.

At least, it means you were once in love.

All right.

Let's go somewhere else.

Come on.

Let's go.

When I was a kid, my mom had a good temper.

She was very gentle.

After my dad gave me a beating

she was in charge of comforting me.

My dad had high expectations of me.

He believed in the stick, but not the carrot.

That's why he was so strict to me.

Whenever I did poorly in my exams

he'd say, "Look at that who and who

how did he come first in the entire semester?"

That's why I studied so hard.

But then after I came in first, he said

"Look at how frail you are."

"You're just a nerd."

I really didn't know what to do.

I felt so lost then.

That's why...

Kids shouldn't be brought up like that.

When we have kids...

We have to be kind to them.

Don't crack such jokes.

I've never been raised alongside my parents.

I can't quite understand what you just said.

Every kid would want to be complimented by their parents.

- Is that right? - Of course.

At that time, all my classmates have their idols.

It was either that actor or singer.

My idol was my dad.

He founded his business from scratch and expanded it so impressively.

I studied hard and went abroad for further studies

just so that he would acknowledge me.

But even up till now...

He still doesn't seem to acknowledge my efforts.

Am I listening to a second generation rich spill out his troubles at me?

This second generation rich would like you to know

that everyone has their troubles.

Just listen to what your heart tells you and live life to the fullest.

I tried so hard in the past to win my dad over to acknowledge me.

But I now disagree with his business model.

However troubled you might be

it all goes away as time passes by.

When you look back at it...

None of that bothers you anymore.

You'll also think differently then.

I hardly see you speak so seriously.

I am a serious person.

I'm courting you seriously.

It's just that someone always misunderstands me.

By the way, hand me your cell phone.

Give it me. I'll show you a magic trick.

I didn't bring it with me.

I already saw it.

It's in your pocket.

Give it to me.

Look carefully. It's very magical.

Is it switched off?

I can't switch off my cell phone.

It's the weekend so they'll email me the weekly reports.

Trust me.

It's just one night.

The earth will keep spinning even if lovers break up.

- But I-- - No buts.

Don't worry about anyone tonight.

I'll keep you company.

If you want some wine, just have some wine.

If you want to cry, let it all out.

Then get a good night's sleep.

Do as normal people do.

Be out of touch for once.

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