Episode 8 recap: Lu Xiao Lu and Bai Lan spend the Mid-Autumn Festival together.
The Mid-Autumn Festival is approaching, and the workers at the Dajiang Skating Rink are excitedly preparing for a youth party and gathering. After hearing about it, Lu Xiao Lu told Bai Lan that they would be discharged from the hospital the next day. Bai Lan also had good news to share: they would soon be returning to work at the Erqing Bureau. Lu Xiao Lu's attitude changed immediately, and they felt genuinely happy for Bai Lan. Lu Xiao Lu realized that if they let Bai Lan do what they liked, it would also make them happy. Then, Lu Xiao Lu asked Bai Lan how they planned to celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival. Bai Lan said they hadn't celebrated it since they went to the orphanage, which made Lu Xiao Lu ponder.
Soon, Lu Xiao Lu returned home, and Qin Juan and Niu Xiao Ying came to visit. Lu Xiao Lu's mother liked both of the children. On the other hand, Bi Zhi Gang approached Lu Xiao Lu's mother and expressed his wish to bring someone to the Mid-Autumn Dance at the Erqing Bureau. Lu Xiao Lu's mother bluntly stated that not just anyone could attend the dance and suggested involving Ding De Zhong to handle the matter.
Lu Xiao Lu's mother, in an unprecedented move, invited Lu Xiao Lu to dinner. She was the first to ask about Lu Xiao Lu's dance partner for the Mid-Autumn Festival and mentioned that she knew about someone Lu Xiao Lu wanted to invite. She also expressed approval of these two individuals. Upon hearing this, Lu Xiao Lu became extremely happy. His mother mentioned that the person would be arriving soon, and as Lu Xiao Lu looked up with excitement, he was surprised to see Qin Juan! What Lu Xiao Lu didn't know was that Bai Lan had also come to the restaurant, brought by Ding De Zhong! Shortly after, Bai Lan met Bi Zhi Gang and his mother, who bombarded Bai Lan with inquiries. Bai Lan mentioned not having a degree certificate and the incident with the school principal. They also explained the reason for being reassigned to the boiler room. Bi Zhi Gang's mother immediately formed a negative opinion about Bai Lan's character and began to belittle them. Lu Xiao Lu, who was being urged by his mother to find Qin Juan, unexpectedly overheard the conversation at the entrance. Unable to control themselves, Lu Xiao Lu rushed in and stood up for Bai Lan, even claiming to be their boyfriend. However, Bai Lan denied it, causing Bi Zhi Gang's mother to resume belittling Lu Xiao Lu. Bai Lan stood up and declared that Lu Xiao Lu was their best friend and that they would leave together. After saying this, they grabbed Lu Xiao Lu's hand and left.
Lu Xiao Lu brought up the events of that night once again with Bai Lan, who didn't understand why Lu Xiao Lu kept thinking about it. Bai Lan apologized for kissing Lu Xiao Lu that night. Perplexed, Lu Xiao Lu realized that there was a misunderstanding. Bai Lan then revealed the truth about that night—both of them were drunk, and Lu Xiao Lu initiated a game of rock-paper-scissors. Feeling disheartened, Lu Xiao Lu sought solace in drinking with Li Ke Nan. On their way back, they encountered Qin Juan, who had come to ask Li Ke Nan to be her dance partner. Li Ke Nan immediately agreed. Lu Xiao Lu couldn't help but think about inviting Bai Lan to be their dance partner, but Bai Lan hadn't responded yet.
Niu Xiao Ying was also waiting for Lu Xiao Lu to invite her as a dance partner. Unbeknownst to her, Chang Tui was secretly preparing to ask her. Niu Xiao Ying mistakenly took Chang Tui's invitation letter as Lu Xiao Lu's and felt overjoyed. Chang Tui didn't want to make her feel sad, so he quietly taught her how to dance.
When the Mid-Autumn Festival arrived, Lu Xiao Lu eagerly waited at the entrance of the skating rink, but Bai Lan remained absent. Lu Da Jiang encouraged Lu Xiao Lu to take the initiative and not miss out like him. Lu Xiao Lu continued to wait at the entrance and was astonished to see Bai Lan leaving in Bi Zhi Gang's car! The party began quickly, and Qin Juan and Li Ke Nan were having a great time. Xiao Ying came to find Lu Xiao Lu, who had no idea what was happening. After hearing that the prize was animal-shaped cookies, Lu Xiao Lu remembered Bai Lan mentioning a fight they had at the orphanage over the lack of animal-shaped cookies. Lu Xiao Lu took some cookies and went to find Bai Lan.
Meanwhile, Bai Lan was at the banquet acting as a translator. Bi Zhi Gang brought up the incident where Lu Xiao Lu had offered to let Bai Lan return to the Erqing Bureau as a condition for losing to him. He spoke disdainfully about Lu Xiao Lu, which angered Bai Lan, prompting them to leave. As they stepped outside, they ran into Lu Xiao Lu, who was being kept outside!
In the queue, Qin Juan thanked Li Ke Nan for giving her face in front of Lu Xiao Lu. Li Ke Nan confessed that he genuinely liked Qin Juan, but she expressed that he couldn't give her what she wanted. Li Ke Nan accused Qin Juan of being vain, and they had a heated argument. Niu Xiao Ying felt isolated because of her poor dancing skills, but with encouragement from Chang Tui and Lu Da Jiang, she approached Xiao Ying and used her own way to help her keep the beat. They happily started dancing together! At the same time, Lu Xiao Lu and Bai Lan also began dancing!
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