Episode 7 recap: Goodbye, Heartfelt Moments - Recording in Progress
In Episode 7, Lu Xingyan ultimately fails to voice the words "let's start over." He hesitates, worrying that saying it might create distance between them. So, he quickly shifts the conversation and suggests buying some potatoes, claiming he isn't full yet. After their meal, they return to the resort, only to find everyone already busy with preparations.
Seeing the commotion, Shen Xingruo erupts in anger, demanding to know who allowed the workers to start so early. At that moment, Jiao Jiao steps forward and admits it was her decision. Shen Xingruo isn't buying her excuse; she confronts Jiao Jiao directly, stating that scheduling is the responsibility of the production team and that as an intern director, she shouldn't interfere. Even if she is the daughter of an investor, rules must be followed. In front of everyone, Shen Xingruo ruthlessly tells Jiao Jiao to pack her things and leave.
Following this incident, Jiao Jiao develops a grudge against Shen Xingruo, secretly vowing to make her pay. Lu Xingyan feels uneasy for Shen Xingruo, worried that her confrontation with Jiao Jiao will make things difficult for her in the future. However, Shen Xingruo is aware of the stakes; she believes that if she doesn't assert herself today, no one will respect her as a producer in the future.
Reflecting on her early days as a producer, when no one listened to her and the pressure had caused her to lose hair, she recalls how crying in front of the mirror didn't help—others simply thought she had poor mental resilience. Lu Xingyan, hearing this, feels a pang of sympathy for her and realizes how tough things have been for her.
As they continue to talk, they discover that being friends might actually be the best relationship for them, although thinking this brings a bittersweet feeling. With the show about to start filming, everyone is both nervous and excited, eager to make this long-awaited project a success. True to form, Jiao Jiao doesn't sit idle and starts looking for trouble.
As the producer, Shen Xingruo needs to understand the show's content and hear progress reports from the directors. However, she knows that if she tries to control everything, the authenticity of the reality show will be lost. So, she wisely delegates the planning and directing tasks to other directors, focusing only on the schedule and budget. She easily sees through Jiao Jiao’s little schemes and remains unfazed.
On the day of filming, everyone finally gathers again. Each couple brings their own dynamic; some who have divorced meet and argue, while Lu Xingyan and Shen Xingruo maintain a natural vibe, albeit lacking the intimacy typical of lovers, giving off a somewhat innocent feel.
As they eat and chat, they unintentionally reminisce about their post-college gathering. They were all eighteen then, partying at a karaoke bar. Lu Xingyan accidentally spilled food on Shen Xingruo's clothes, prompting her to head to the restroom, where he followed her. It was during that moment that Lu Xingyan mustered the courage to confess his feelings for her. This was the first time Xu Chengzhou had heard about it, and he was taken aback.
During a break in filming, he pulls Lu Xingyan aside to pry for details, expressing how well Lu Xingyan had kept this from him. Meanwhile, Shen Xingruo seems to travel back in time, feeling that Lu Xingyan is still that shy teenager.
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