Episode 8 recap: # Du Li Tricks Wang Xiao Qing into Thinking She's Pregnant
In Episode 8, Wang Xiao Qing is lying at her mother's house, sighing heavily. Her mother encourages her to stay calm and not to look back too easily, suggesting they give the other person a few days to think. Frustrated, Wang Xiao Qing tells her mother to stop nagging; she is overwhelmed with her own troubles and can't focus on anything else.
Meanwhile, Du Man Tang runs into Zhang Ze Zhong, who seems downcast. Concerned, Du Man Tang asks what's wrong. Zhang Ze Zhong casually wonders if Du Man Tang is having a fight with Wang Xiao Qing. Du Man Tang denies it, but Zhang Ze Zhong senses something is bothering him. It turns out Zhang Ze Zhong's school is facing layoffs, and he fears he might be the one who gets cut. Du Man Tang tries to cheer him up, saying youth is an asset, and even if he gets laid off, he can find another job, plus the school will provide compensation. Zhang Ze Zhong isn’t convinced, so Du Man Tang jokingly suggests he confront the principal directly.
On the other side, Du Li is worried about her parents' strained relationship, so she meets her friend Zhang You Ting for barbecue and drinks. After a few beers, Du Li vents her frustrations, saying her parents refuse to compromise, putting her in a difficult position. Suddenly, she spots a pregnant woman passing by and gets an idea: she proposes that Zhang You Ting pretend to be the father of her child to coax Wang Xiao Qing back, hoping this will ease tensions between them. Although Zhang You Ting secretly has feelings for Du Li, he agrees without hesitation.
To secure his job, Zhang Ze Zhong decides to bribe the principal but feels too embarrassed to do it himself, so he asks Lei Zi for help, insisting that his name remain a secret. However, during the delivery, Lei Zi accidentally reveals Zhang Ze Zhong's name, leading to a conversation with the principal. The principal mentions that new technology in the school library is better suited for younger people, hinting that Zhang Ze Zhong should plan his career carefully. Feeling down, Zhang Ze Zhong receives news from Zhang You Ting that she won a prize abroad with a substantial cash reward. Suddenly more confident, he decides to use this "windfall" as leverage to resign, claiming his son has won a lottery and he’s quitting the school.
After leaving in high spirits, Zhang Ze Zhong discovers that the prize is in Korean won, amounting to only about 40,000 RMB. Amused and frustrated, he starts looking for a job but faces numerous rejections. Eventually, he decides to rent a place to settle down. Coincidentally, Aunt Zhang is looking for a caretaker for the alley, and Zhang Ze Zhong seizes the opportunity to take the job.
Old friend Lao Fang joins the celebration, drinking with Zhang Ze Zhong and suggesting that being a caretaker is perfect for him. As for Du Li, her "pregnancy lie" works as intended; Wang Xiao Qing gets anxious and insists on a private meeting. Although Du Li eventually comes clean about the truth, their confrontation opens the door for communication, easing their relationship.
Through all these ups and downs, Zhang Ze Zhong learns to face reality with courage and optimism, ready to start anew in his new role.
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