Ode to Joy Season 5 episode 31 recap

Episode 31 recap: Liu Su and Yu Chu Hui broke up.

When his cousin learned that David had softened his heart again, he felt quite disdainful and sighed that his parents were really a pair of oddballs. His mother was cunning, while his father was ruthless. But it was this strange pair of parents who managed to raise David, who was so softhearted. He thought David should learn from his parents how to prioritize oneself and how to look out for oneself. However, when it came to looking out for oneself, his cousin suddenly paused and felt that he had learned it quite well. On one hand, he condoned David's mother for breaking the law and being unruly, and on the other hand, he still wanted to pursue a romantic relationship with Ye Zhen Zhen.

That evening, He Min Hong took the initiative to go to the "Ode to Joy" community and coincidentally ran into Ye Zhen Zhen, who had just returned from outside. He Min Hong bowed to her and apologized for what he had done before. Just as Huang Yu Xuan hesitated whether to continue his training or not, he found that Zhu Zhe had already found a more suitable replacement and could only watch as the other person took over his work.

This time, Zhu Zhe didn't choose to help Huang Yu Xuan as he had done in the past. Instead, he expressed understanding for her love-struck behavior. Although Huang Yu Xuan tried to explain that she was getting older and should settle down, have children and grandchildren to be fulfilled, Zhu Zhe remained unmoved and turned around to support the newcomer who replaced Huang Yu Xuan. Now that Liu's family knows that Yu Chu Hui has a father who is in prison for murder, even though they had some good impressions of Yu Chu Hui before, they strongly oppose their son being in a relationship with a woman like her.

Liu Su argued with his parents, believing that dating is a matter between two individuals and has nothing to do with the family. After a big argument, he stormed out of the house. Huang Yu Xuan messaged her boyfriend, feeling that it would be a pity to give up her job like this, so she waited for Zhu Zhe to come back to the office. Zhu Zhe admitted that everyone has the freedom to not pursue success, but she didn't want someone like that around her. She also regretted that Huang Yu Xuan had great talents that many people admired but ultimately gave up a promising future for the sake of family.

Boss Qian Ke Duo wanted to take colleagues to meet with clients, but He Min Hong didn't know how to drink, so she called Fang Zhi Heng to ask for advice on how to refuse. Fang Zhi Heng patiently taught He Min Hong how to handle company dinners, so as to avoid all improper dinners in the future. If necessary, she could pretend to be drunk, and he believed that everyone would definitely be wary of her.

Yu Chu Hui was excited to go on a date with Liu Su, so early in the morning, she happily picked out her outfit. When it was time for dinner, she couldn't stop talking and kept talking non-stop.

On the other hand, Liu Su seemed visibly distracted when Yu Chu Hui brought up her family again, hoping for an open and honest conversation. However, Liu Su hesitated and ultimately decided to break up with Yu Chu Hui, expressing a desire to remain friends. He couldn't handle the pressure and accept Yu Chu Hui's family situation.

Yu Chu Hui felt disappointed and heartbroken by Liu Su's attitude and immediately got up and walked away. After dealing with his mother's affairs, David returned to the office and found Ye Fang there. Ye Fang could sense David's wavering emotions and couldn't help but feel disdainful. He reflected on how David's parents were an odd pair, with his mother being cunning and his father being ruthless, yet they managed to raise such a softhearted son like David.

Ye Fang suggested that David should learn from his parents on how to prioritize oneself and look out for one's own interests. However, as he mentioned prioritizing oneself, Ye Fang suddenly paused and realized that David had already mastered that skill quite well. He condoned David's mother's unlawful and unruly behavior while still pursuing a romantic relationship with Ye Zhen Zhen.

After David left, Ye Fang informed Ye Zhen Zhen about David's attitude and advised her cousin to leave such a man as soon as possible.

Following Fang Zhi Heng's advice, He Min Hong attended a social gathering and, under the pretense of being drunk, recited a poem, leaving the boss, clients, and colleagues astonished by her behavior. Qian Ke Duo noticed the situation and urged her female colleague to quickly escort He Min Hong back home. The female colleague, upon realizing that He Min Hong was pretending to be drunk, admired her for having such a good neighbor.

As a result, He Min Hong began to reflect on her own issues and unknowingly walked to the entrance of the "Ode to Joy" community. She sat alone on a bench for a long time until she encountered Ye Zhen Zhen, who had just returned. He Min Hong took the initiative to bow and apologize for her previous actions, acknowledging that Ye Zhen Zhen and her parents were the best people to her besides her own parents.

After meeting with Ye Zhen Zhen, He Min Hong began to walk back and saw Yu Chu Hui drinking alone at a roadside stall. Summoning her courage, she sat across from her. Yu Chu Hui, already filled with anger due to her relationship issues, didn't have a friendly face towards He Min Hong. She poured a glass of alcohol for He Min Hong and urged her to drink it. Without hesitation, He Min Hong gulped it down and even had a few more drinks, once again expressing her apology.