Episode 9 recap: Chun Yu's cat abuse and verbal abuse became infamous.
Chun Yu kept whistling to attract zombies, and Gao Xuan suggested that everyone should individually defeat the zombies. Dou Dou was the first to confront the zombie pretending to be her, and with the help of others, Dou Dou killed the zombie with a sword. The next zombie to confront was Yang Ba Wan's, who hesitated to take action and was ultimately dealt with by the group.
A zombie resembling Zhang Tian Qiang accidentally bumped into Chun Yu, but unexpectedly got scared and ran away upon seeing the knife in her hand, crashing into a tree and fainting. The other zombies ran towards Gao Xuan and the others. Chun Yu accidentally discovered that zombies dissolve in water, so she blew the whistle to attract them to the riverbank. She exerted all her strength to break the bridge, and she and the zombies fell into the river. The zombies instantly disappeared. In the water, Chun Yu dreamt of her mother, who kept calling her name. In the end, Gao Xuan jumped into the water and rescued her.
With the evil spirits eliminated, everyone suddenly woke up and returned to the real world. A Yong was still unconscious, while Qing You had not awakened either. She kept seeing images of herself in a coffin in her mind, terrified and reminiscent of her experiences of being bullied in school. She cried out desperately, and it was Chun Yu who opened the door and reached out to help her. Qing You grabbed Chun Yu's hand, but at that moment, Chun Yu accused her of betrayal.
Qing You woke up from the nightmare, screaming in fear, which startled her roommate. Xiao Qin spoke up for Qing You. The roommate came across a video showing Chun Yu riding a motorcycle and abandoning a cat. Qing You anxiously watched the video, realizing that she had anonymously posted it. The entire internet was now attacking Chun Yu as a cat abuser.
Xiao Qin didn't believe it and snatched the phone to delete the video. Chun Yu quickly took the phone, glanced at it, and returned it to her. Xiao Qin snatched it back and deleted the video. Gao Xuan touched his injured arm, recalling the scene in the game where Chun Yu healed his wounds, and a smile unconsciously appeared on his lips. A Yong still hadn't woken up, and Zhang Tian Qiang was by his side talking to him.
Yang Ba Wan received a text message from Tianji inviting him to a signing event. In the restaurant, Yang Ba Wan ran into Xiao Qin while having breakfast and mentioned that he had fallen for a girl named Dou Dou. Xiao Qin was suddenly shocked and pretended not to know her. Xiao Qin's mother came to visit her and it was evident that she was strict, appearing as if she practiced martial arts.
Qing You hid in the restroom watching videos of netizens criticizing Chun Yu, but she didn't feel guilty in her heart. Chun Yu walked through the campus, and classmates were discussing her in whispers. Nian Su Lan wanted to greet Gao Xuan, but she noticed that he was walking directly with Chun Yu, and there was a look of hatred in her eyes.
Zhang Tian Qiang received a phone call from Gao Xuan and learned that A Yong still hadn't woken up. He reminded Gao Xuan not to argue with the hospital and arranged for a doctor acquaintance to privately help with the situation. Xiao Qin's mother took her to several hospitals, but the examination results were all the same—there was no possibility of her leg recovering. She felt unwilling to accept it and consoled her mother, saying that her leg would get better and she would definitely win championships again. She noticed something belonging to a newcomer on the backseat of the car and left, feeling heartbroken.
Zhang Tian Qiang wanted to transfer A Yong to another hospital but was informed that only direct relatives could do so. Furthermore, he was urged to pay the medical fees, and he was dumbfounded when he saw the cost estimate. Mr. Yan, the CEO, was reviewing Chun Yu's file when he received a call informing him about Zhang Tian Qiang's request for a transfer, which aroused their suspicion.
At this moment, a subordinate raised a question: since they were already in the game, why sign more contracts? Mr. Yan said that it was a society governed by the rule of law and contracts were used to control them. Yang Ba Wan arrived at Tianji Technology Company and inquired about Dou Dou's contract. He leisurely enjoyed some snacks while listening to the person in charge introduce the game content. When he heard that players who played for more than twenty hours would sign contracts, he took the opportunity to ask about Dou Dou, but the other party kept it confidential. Yang Ba Wan directly threw the pen and said he wouldn't sign the contract if he didn't know who Dou Dou was.
Suddenly, A Yong's condition worsened, and after emergency treatment, his life was saved, but he needed to be observed in the ICU. The doctor informed Zhang Tian Qiang about A Yong's current condition, which was extremely unstable and not suitable for a transfer. Chun Yu's video had a negative impact, and there were voices of harsh criticism everywhere, even teachers wanted to talk to her.
In order to help Chun Yu, Gao Xuan deliberately searched the internet to find the whereabouts of the cat, and someone replied that the cat was with them.
If you don't want any romantic scenes, then go watch another drama! This entire drama is full of high energy, with absolutely no romantic scenes. The male and female leads have no intimate contact, and I'm truly speechless. Are you suggesting that the male and female leads shouldn't talk, interact, or do anything?
Then why don't they just maintain a distance of ten meters? Does that meet your requirements? Or perhaps you don't want the male and female leads to kiss or sleep together? Sure, then let them be beautifully alone! We don't need the male lead at all, and we don't need the female lead either.
During the level with the New Year Beast, Brother Qiang failed to exchange the sign with A Yong in time, resulting in A Yong being eaten. However, earlier on, Chun Yu and Gao Xuan were exchanging signs while leading the New Year Beast. Why didn't the extra sign return to the person who originally had it?
The time spent running seemed longer than the time Brother Qiang was standing there in a daze. So, A Yong being eaten was necessary for the plot, but it's also a tragedy for a supporting character.