Episode 8 recap: Rock on, young ones!
The talent competition has arrived as scheduled, and the Rooftop Squad's performance was a great success, winning the Best Creativity Award. Everyone is delighted. As Xiao Xiao Hua was on her way to learn, many people greeted her and expressed their liking for her, which left her startled! Ling Dong's face was injured, and this sparked much discussion, with some saying he had gotten into trouble outside, while Lan Jing Hui looked worried.
Ling Dong and Lan Jing Hui practiced the songs together, their collaboration exceptionally harmonious. After finishing, they exchanged smiles, and the rest of the band members soon joined in the practice as well, teasing the two for practicing secretly.
The talent competition arrived soon, and the Rooftop Squad headed to the event venue in the school-provided uniforms. However, they realized that Ling Dong was missing once they reached the waiting area. Teacher Fang arranged for Ma Yi Ming and Lan Jing Hui to wait for Ling Dong at the entrance, and at that moment, Ling Dong was rushing to the competition venue on his bicycle.
The talent competition did not get delayed due to Ling Dong's absence. As the program progressed, Lan Jing Hui and Ma Yi Ming could not find Ling Dong, and everyone started to panic. Teacher Fang negotiated with the other schools to rearrange the performance order, and just in time, Ling Dong arrived, having been in an accident while riding his bike too fast, resulting in a damaged phone and facial injuries.
The others noticed Ling Dong's injuries, but they had no time to worry about him as they needed to focus on their performance. They quickly adjusted their mindset and began their stage act.
The group's performance was not disrupted by the minor incident, and their act received the full attention and applause of the audience. In the end, the team won the Best Creativity Award! After the event, they gathered for a meal, and Lan Jing Hui asked Ling Dong why he didn't answer his phone. When Lan Jing Hui retrieved Ling Dong's phone, they found it was broken. Ling Dong didn't explain much, only saying he didn't intend to be late. Xiao Xiao Hua and Qing Tian also spoke up for Ling Dong and complimented Lan Jing Hui, distracting his attention. Ma Yi Ming then asked Lan Jing Hui about the item he had promised.
Ling Dong noticed Lan Jing Hui's injured finger and asked about it, but Lan Jing Hui brushed it off, saying it was an old injury from childhood, and the others didn't dwell on it either, continuing their meal.
The next day, many people greeted Xiao Xiao Hua on her way to school, startling her, though Qing Tian was happy for her. Xu Meng Yu, however, quietly grew envious.
Lan Jing Hui was late as usual, and Principal Zhang scolded him, but Ling Dong's late arrival was unexpected. Ling Dong simply said he had been fixing his bicycle in the morning, and Principal Zhang let them both return to class.
During the lesson, Lan Jing Hui noticed Ling Dong's facial injury and felt something was off, but Ling Dong didn't explain. Later, Teacher Fang announced the upcoming midterm exams, specifically mentioning Lan Jing Hui and Ma Yi Ming. Ling Dong quietly discussed with Lan Jing Hui, saying he wasn't worried and that Lan Jing Hui should aim to improve by at least 100 places.
After class, Lan Jing Hui and Ma Yi Ming were playing together when Ling Dong passed by. Lan Jing Hui brought up Ling Dong's injury again, noting it didn't seem like a typical fall, and his late arrival was also peculiar. Ma Yi Ming couldn't help but suspect that Ling Dong might have been assaulted.
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