Episode 26 recap: Chen Wei Lan Injured in Professional Match, Lu Xiao Le Rejected
In Episode 26, after searching online, Li Guo Duo could not find any information about the club they were supposed to play at - it was as if the information had disappeared without a trace. However, Chen Wei Lan seemed unfazed. She analyzed that the club must be small and didn't have much of an online presence yet, but that wouldn't stop them from honing their skills through real competition.
So, the two proceeded as planned and easily claimed victory in their first match. Afterwards, Wang Dong suddenly appeared with two red envelopes as rewards, a surprise that left Li Guo Duo almost in disbelief - they had actually won prize money! Back at the dorm, she excitedly counted the money over and over, while Chen Wei Lan remained cautious, feeling that their opponent's slow reactions were a bit unusual.
Li Guo Duo reassured her, saying there are skill disparities among professional players, but a win is a win. Chen Wei Lan nodded, but still had a nagging doubt and advised Li Guo Duo to keep it quiet for now.
When the second match came, Wang Dong privately suggested they "go easy" in the next game. Chen Wei Lan was perplexed, firmly believing they should always give their all. Wang Dong simply smiled without further explanation.
However, the match took an unexpected turn, with the opponent's skills seemingly skyrocketing overnight, far exceeding their previous level. Under immense pressure, Chen Wei Lan and Li Guo Duo fought their hardest, but Chen Wei Lan's injured wrist eventually dislocated again from her forceful spikes. Li Guo Duo immediately called a timeout and rushed Chen Wei Lan to the hospital.
Fortunately, it was just a habitual dislocation without any bone or tendon damage. But teammate Gao Ge was greatly displeased, berating Li Guo Duo for not prioritizing her partner's safety. Li Guo Duo felt deeply guilty and apologized profusely, but Gao Ge's anger took time to subside.
Shao Nian couldn't help but defend Li Guo Duo against Gao Ge's harsh criticism. In the dorm, the frosty tension between Gao Ge and Shao Nian grew, even Li Li's invitation to a reconciliation dinner couldn't break the impasse.
Meanwhile, Lu Xiao Le's date with Tian Qing was also disrupted by an unexpected incident.
They witnessed what seemed to be an unpleasant conversation between Wang Dong and Yan Xiaoqing, with Yan Xiaoqing appearing quite resistant. Lu Xiaole wanted to go and ask, but was interrupted by the debt collection company personnel who reminded him that the repayment deadline was approaching.
At this time, Gao Ge was fully focused on taking care of Chen Weilan, from her daily diet to rehabilitation exercises, leaving no detail unattended. He suggested that Chen Weilan apologize to Shao Nian, as Shao Nian had privately collected many treatment plans for her.
Gao Ge was moved by Shao Nian's sincerity and decided to do as he said.
In the dormitory, the bickering between Gao Ge and Shao Nian was constant, but soon they resumed their usual laughter and playful banter.
Yan Xiaoqing and Xia Liqiang then engaged in a discussion about their future career plans. Yan Xiaoqing revealed that she had secured a spot for postgraduate study and expressed her desire to develop in Beijing after graduation.
Although Xia Liqiang was concerned about the pace and pressure of life in a big city, he was unable to persuade Yan Xiaoqing to change her mind.
Lu Xiaole's investment project finally started to pay off, and he immediately repaid his debts. Knowing that Lu Xiaole's birthday was coming up, Li Guoduo proposed throwing a party to celebrate, inviting Coach Tian and others to attend.
At the party, the mystery surrounding Yan Xiaoqing and Wang Dong's relationship was brought up again, but Lu Xiaole claimed he had no knowledge of it. Tian Qing took the opportunity to criticize Lu Xiaole for not caring enough about his teammates and having an unclear personal plan, and thus rejected his pursuit.
Wang Dong approached Li Guoduo individually, learning that Chen Weilan was still in recovery, and proposed allowing her to participate in the professional competition alone. Wang Dong believed this would be a good opportunity for Li Guoduo to prove herself. Li Guoduo was tempted by the idea, but when she returned home, she faced strong opposition from her father, Li Dafu. He believed that going professional would be a waste of youth and carries great risk. However, Li Guoduo only became more determined in her pursuit. She secretly made plans to meet with Wang Dong, ready to fight for her dream.
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