Episode 6 recap: Luo Qi Qi returned to school and participated in a speech competition, but she became the target of jealousy.
"In the Water's Edge" officially opened for business, and on the first day, everyone was extremely busy. Just when they finally caught their breath, Hei Pi deliberately blocked the entrance with people, looking for trouble. Xu Xiao Bo knew that Hei Pi was envious of their business and asked Shu Fang to advise them to sit properly or leave. He also warned Luo Qi Qi to be careful since these people had no regard for rules.
Luo Qi Qi returned to school with valid reasons. She hadn't completed the withdrawal procedures or received a refund for her tuition, so she was still allowed to attend. The teacher warned Luo Qi Qi to behave and not cause any more trouble. At the same time, she had to improve her academic performance, otherwise, she would have to drop out. In the previous semester, Luo Qi Qi received the highest score for her essay, although it was off-topic. The teacher still recognized her talent and extended an olive branch, hoping she would participate in the competition. Luo Qi Qi hesitated, so the teacher advised her to think it over before giving a reply.
Luo Qi Qi's return to the classroom sparked discussions among her classmates. Many of them also wanted to participate in the upcoming competition, unaware that Luo Qi Qi had scored 95 points for her essay. Xiao Fei also enrolled in Hannan High School. She liked Wang Zheng, but Wang Zheng wasn't the type to blindly follow his family's arrangements and work in a factory. His aspiration was to sing, and he planned to earn money by singing in Mao'er Gai before eventually going to the rock music sanctuary of Xi'an to record an album.
That day, after Xiao Fei finished school, she wanted to go watch Wang Zheng perform. But as soon as she reached the alleyway, she was targeted by Hei Pi and his group. They whistled and harassed her, scared her into turning around and running away. Luo Qi Qi arrived on her bicycle, and as soon as she entered the alley, Hei Pi and his group intercepted her, forcefully taking her to Meino. Zhang Jun happened to be ice skating at Meino. Just as he was leading a group of people in a train formation, he saw Luo Qi Qi being held captive. He immediately stopped in his tracks, causing the people behind him to fall.
Hei Pi didn't dare to trouble Xu Xiao Bo and Jia Jie, so he detained Luo Qi Qi. Zhang Jun stepped forward to plead for Luo Qi Qi, asking them to do him a favor. He promised to treat everyone to supper later that night. Luo Qi Qi didn't want to owe Zhang Jun any favors and realized that Meino was causing trouble for her because their business was bad. She took out ten yuan, put on ice skates, and entered the rink. Zhang Jun thought Luo Qi Qi was quite sharp-tongued and wanted to know if she behaved the same way at school. But Luo Qi Qi completely ignored him. Zhang Jun shamelessly continued to follow Luo Qi Qi, and she only stopped to listen when he spoke. She learned that Zhang Jun was juggling both school and his dubious activities because he didn't want to become a complete troublemaker. Suddenly, she understood Zhang Jun's actions.
Zhang Jun knew that Luo Qi Qi didn't really want to give up her studies, but she appeared indifferent. He wanted to know the reason, but Luo Qi Qi remained silent.
Xu Xiaobo and Jia Jie came to pick up Luo Qi Qi to take her back. At the "By the Water" restaurant, they agreed to help bring in customers for Meino, considering the recent issue of counterfeit alcohol. The leader of the counterfeit alcohol operation was wary of them and had to back down, handing over Hei Pi, the person in charge, to Jia Jie. Jia Jie gave Hei Pi a beating to remind him not to mess with their side.
Xu Xiaobo took Luo Qi Qi to eat noodles and warned her to be careful. Meino's business wasn't doing well lately, and they didn't dare to come after him or Jia Jie, but they dared to mess with Luo Qi Qi and her friends. Luo Qi Qi wasn't afraid of them at all, and Xu Xiaobo was worried that her fearless attitude would eventually lead to trouble. Luo Qi Qi shared with Xu Xiaobo that she had been invited by her Chinese teacher to participate in a speech contest. Xu Xiaobo supported her and was glad that she no longer made choices out of anger. He encouraged her to pursue her true self and not have any regrets.
Xu Xiaobo was smart and good-looking, and Zhu Hui, a classmate, liked him but didn't have the courage to confess her feelings. So she invited a few classmates, including Xu Xiaobo, to study at her house. Xu Xiaobo, being the top student in chemistry, was naturally included. Zhu Hui took the opportunity to express her intention to attend a university in Shanghai and hoped that Xu Xiaobo would go there too. She also invited Xu Xiaobo to study together on another occasion, using the excuse of having him write in her keepsake book.
Luo Qi Qi was selected by her Chinese teacher to participate in the speech contest, which made her classmates particularly resentful. They sarcastically mocked Luo Qi Qi, claiming her essay was plagiarized. Ni Qing even forbade everyone from talking to Luo Qi Qi, warning that anyone who did so would have problems with her. During class changes, no one spoke to Luo Qi Qi, which made her feel isolated and somewhat resentful. She put a lot of effort into writing an essay, hoping that it would gain everyone's approval.
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