Episode 7 recap: Lin Hao Asks Shen Di for Shelter
In **Episode 7**, while Hao Qiang's wife is tidying up in the store, she falls off a ladder and breaks her arm, requiring a steel plate. She goes to the hospital alone and then returns to the store. Hao Qiang had planned to pick her up, but she managed it by herself, knowing he was busy with work. This makes Hao Qiang feel guilty, as he realizes he has neglected his wife and family due to his job.
Ha Li Ke is at the wrestling gym of Ji Li Li as a sparring partner, but his lack of experience means he mostly ends up taking hits. When he spars with Zhao, Zhao finds him inexperienced and ends up throwing him around without much satisfaction. However, Zhao remembers that Ha Li Ke once performed well in a rally race and regrets that he no longer rides motorcycles.
The Buick owner personally approaches Hao Qiang about the rally race again. This time, Buick presents a well-designed and professional proposal, referencing many international events, showing significant improvement from the previous rally. However, both Hao Qiang and the mayor politely decline the offer, considering the previous accidents; they feel they can’t participate in such events anymore.
Meanwhile, Lin Hao is focused on researching motorcycle racing. After reviewing Lin Hao's plans, Aierken thinks they are unrealistic, as they lack the funds to make their dreams come true. Aierken, as a mentor and elder, understands Lin Hao’s idealism but reminds him that reality can be harsh. Sometimes, without money, it’s impossible to achieve one’s dreams. Aierken advises Lin Hao to go back to work instead of wasting time at his place, as becoming a professional racer isn’t something that happens overnight.
After leaving Aierken, Lin Hao has nowhere to go and decides to find Shen Di. Coincidentally, she returns to the store with food, giving him a chance to grab a bite. Shen Di learns that Lin Hao has quit his job at the mine, had conflicts at home, and had a falling out with Aierken, which is why he’s come to her.
However, Shen Di is not inclined to take him in at first. Just after kicking Lin Hao out, she receives a call from a friend about collaborating with the mine, which requires someone with connections there. She thinks of Lin Hao and reluctantly agrees to let him stay to help.
Shen Di mentions that Lin Hao’s father is a senior train driver at Hongshan Ridge, so she wants him to help contact his father about formalizing their collaboration. She explains the situation to Lin Hao upfront, hoping he won’t feel bypassed later. If Lin Hao agrees, he can stay for free.
Lin Hao has nowhere else to go, so he reluctantly agrees to stay with Shen Di. Aierken looks at the notebook Lin Hao left behind, which contains a list of all the motorcycle races this year. Aierken feels a sense of regret himself; he wants to participate in races too, but without sufficient financial support, it’s really difficult to achieve.
Ha Li Ke's mother, Awahan, personally delivers a gift for her daughter’s first birthday. However, the family of Kermu refuses to accept it. They cannot forgive Ha Li Ke’s family; if Kermu hadn’t gone with Ha Li Ke to participate in the race, he wouldn’t have lost his life at such a young age.
Xi Lin, passing by, sees Awahan looking very sad and approaches to understand the situation. He learns that Kermu’s family intends to demolish the training facility. Xi Lin cannot make decisions on his own and must report the situation to Hao Qiang and the mayor. Last night, Aierken called Lin Hao, but Lin Hao was asleep. It was Shen Di who answered the call, and the two of them discussed and devised a plan. The next day, Aierken arrived at Shen Di's store.
Aierken is there to pick Lin Hao up. He starts by praising Lin Hao, but Lin Hao senses something is off and refuses to go back with him. However, Lin Hao is no match for Aierken; when he hears that Aierken has decided to participate in the race, he immediately agrees to follow his mentor back.
Meanwhile, Ha Li Ke gets into trouble at the wrestling gym. While sparring as a partner, he accidentally injures a client. The client causes a scene at the gym, demanding compensation for medical expenses and calling for staff changes. Ha Li Ke doesn’t want to put the gym owner in a difficult position or create trouble for his brother, so he offers to use his own wages to cover the client's medical costs. He then apologizes to the client and voluntarily leaves the wrestling gym.
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