Count Your Lucky Stars Episode 10 Recap
> Count Your Lucky Stars Recap
Lu Xingcheng drafted an apology message but couldn't bring himself to send it, resulting in a sleepless night for both him and Tong Xiaoyou. The next day, at Leopard Brother's busy noodle shop, Lu Xingcheng was given a bowl of "Rare Mixed Noodles." Leopard Brother advised him to sometimes feign ignorance rather than constantly arguing with loved ones, given the shortness of life.
Lu Xingcheng seemingly took this advice, eating only a few bites before leaving abruptly for an important task. Tong Xiaoyou's mother, fond of Lu Xingcheng, asked Tong Xiaoyou when she would invite him for a meal. Tong Xiaoyou was hesitant, but as she spoke, Lu Xingcheng arrived at their doorstep. Her parents welcomed him warmly, but Tong Xiaoyou remained sullen, helping her father prepare potato slices in the kitchen.
At dinner, Tong Xiaoyou's mother offered Lu Xingcheng a plate of pork ribs, irritating Tong Xiaoyou. She was about to refuse his apology, but Lu Xingcheng cleverly claimed he was visiting her parents. Frustrated, Tong Xiaoyou urged him to eat quickly and leave; he retorted that she should finish dinner and go home with him. Later, as Lu Xingcheng played with their pet birds—Matcha, Green Tea, and Er Mao—Tong Xiaoyou's parents were secretly amused by their unique dynamic.
Wen Xi received a contract renewal offer from Sarah Lin, contingent on damaging Lu Xingcheng's reputation. Wen Xi was unhappy. To pressure her, Sarah Lin introduced a rising model, An Di, highlighting the competition. Lu Xingcheng discreetly asked Dali about Ye Mang's open call for dress designers. Dali encouraged Lu Xingcheng to apply, but he declined, though secretly considering it. Wu Meng offered to be Lu Yanzhi's assistant, but he declined.
He then invited Tong Xiaoyou, but she expressed concerns about fairness to her colleagues and asked for time to consider. At Tong Xiaoyou's home, Lu Xingcheng saw a poster for Ye Mang's designer recruitment. He started sketching a design but was interrupted by a painful flashback to his mother's car accident. Cheng Peiyu informed her staff that Lu Yanzhi would represent Yan Ge in Ye Mang's design competition and urged cooperation.
Lu Yanzhi proposed Tong Xiaoyou as his assistant, causing objections. Cheng Peiyu decided the assistant position would be chosen through an internal design competition. Tong Xiaoyou expressed confidence and shared her ideas for Ye Mang's gown, focusing on showcasing Ye Mang's inner qualities. Wen Xi told Tong Xiaoyou that Mu Yang would be at a bar and suggested they go. Wen Xi pretended to coincidentally meet Mu Yang, but he suspected she was following him.
Tong Xiaoyou disliked the bar's atmosphere and called Song Ruru for help. To get information from Mu Yang about his past with Lu Xingcheng, Tong Xiaoyou started drinking. A tipsy Mu Yang confirmed he had known Lu Xingcheng since childhood. Song Ruru found Tong Xiaoyou dancing. Unable to handle the situation, she messaged Lu Xingcheng for help. Wen Xi was harassed by some men, and Mu Yang intervened, but was outnumbered. Lu Xingcheng arrived and helped them.
After Wen Xi's agent picked her up, Mu Yang gave Lu Xingcheng water for Tong Xiaoyou and asked about their relationship. Lu Xingcheng said they were colleagues, leading Mu Yang to call him cold-blooded. Song Ruru hailed a taxi, seeing Lu Xingcheng carrying Tong Xiaoyou. The intoxicated Tong Xiaoyou demanded an apology, and Lu Xingcheng softly said "Sorry." Their figures faded down the street.
At dinner, Lu Yanzhi tried to call his father, Lu Ren, but Cheng Peiyu stopped him, saying Lu Ren preferred to be alone. She reminded Lu Yanzhi to maintain professional distance from Tong Xiaoyou and focus on Ye Mang's dress. Lu Yanzhi then asked Mr. Chen about his parents' relationship during his time abroad, but Mr. Chen politely refused to answer. The next morning, Tong Xiaoyou woke with a hangover, embarrassed that Lu Xingcheng saw her drunk.
Song Ruru confirmed he carried her home. Lu Xingcheng watched a video of Tong Xiaoyou dancing and found it amusing. Tong Xiaoyou begged him to delete it, offering to make him beef noodles in exchange. He ate them. When she asked about the Ye Mang design competition, he silently retreated to his room. Wen Xi then messaged Tong Xiaoyou, saying she was at Mu Yang's house.
Tong Xiaoyou rushed to Mu Yang's house, where he was still drunk and calling Wen Xi. Tong Xiaoyou saw a chance to learn more about Lu Xingcheng. The drunk Mu Yang revealed that he and Lu Xingcheng were close friends as children. Lu Xingcheng was immensely talented, even designing a "Niki" dress for his mother. A car accident changed him, making him cold and distant. Mu Yang tearfully confessed that he felt he was Lu Xingcheng's only friend and family. Tong Xiaoyou was shocked by this revelation of Lu Xingcheng's painful past.
