Go Go Squid 2 Dt.Appledog's Time Episode 22 Recap
> Go Go Squid 2 Dt.Appledog's Time Recap
Having shared drinks with Ai Qing’s father, a heavily intoxicated Wu Bai was escorted back to the K&K base by Ai Qing. She helped him to his bed and tucked him in, preparing to leave. However, Wu Bai groaned about a headache, prompting Ai Qing to gently massage his temples. She then went to the kitchen to prepare honey water for him. The noise she made alerted 97, who sat up, hearing movement from the kitchen.
Zhou Yi suggested their captain might be hungry and getting food. Excited at the prospect of a late-night snack, 97 quickly roused Shen Zhe and others to join their captain. Ai Qing helped Wu Bai drink the honey water, urging him to get some sleep. Just then, 97’s voice drifted in from outside, reminding everyone that eating alone was not a K&K tradition. Ai Qing panicked, unsure where to hide. Wu Bai, still unsteady, got up to dismiss his teammates.
As he stumbled to the door, 97 noted the smell of alcohol, not food, and jokingly asked if Wu Bai had been eating "wine-soaked shrimp." Shen Zhe immediately recognized that Wu Bai had been drinking. When asked why, Wu Bai slurred that "her father asked me to," causing Ai Qing to become even more flustered. Pressed for whose father it was, Wu Bai proudly declared it was his girlfriend’s father.
Zhou Yi was astonished, exclaiming how well Wu Bai had kept his relationship a secret. He asked if they knew her, to which Wu Bai confidently replied that they were very familiar with her. 97 and Shen Zhe exchanged knowing glances, understanding exactly who Wu Bai was talking about. An oblivious Zhou Yi, however, started guessing various female acquaintances, causing Wu Bai to shake his head.
Ai Qing, hearing about the numerous girls supposedly interested in Wu Bai, couldn't help but frown. The teammates playfully demanded Wu Bai treat them to a meal, but he clutched his head, complaining the alcohol was giving him a headache. 97 offered to go inside and give him a massage, pulling the door open. Ai Qing, hiding inside, panicked.
With quick reflexes, Wu Bai pulled 97 away just as he turned to look into the room and slammed the door shut. Shen Zhe smirked, certain Wu Bai was hiding something. Suddenly, Wu Liao, the AI system in the room, announced, "Administrator authority activated." The teammates were surprised, noting that their captain was right outside the door. Wu Bai chuckled, revealing his girlfriend was inside. Upon hearing this, everyone clamored to see her.
Wu Bai opened the door just a crack, saw Ai Qing frantically signaling him to keep her presence a secret, and quickly shut it. He told his teammates that his girlfriend wanted to keep their relationship confidential and sent them all back to sleep. Wu Bai then returned to the room. Ai Qing immediately questioned him about the girls Zhou Yi had mentioned. Wu Bai, feigning dizziness, covered his head, claiming his headache had returned.
Ai Qing, unsure if he was genuinely drunk or merely pretending, moved closer to press him further. Before she could, Wu Bai pulled her gently towards him and kissed her. Afterward, he assured her that Zhou Yi was talking nonsense and that he only had eyes for her. Ai Qing couldn't help but smile sweetly. When Wu Bai escorted Ai Qing out, his curious teammates were peeking through the door cracks.
Hearing movement, they rushed out to get a glimpse, but Ai Qing was completely bundled up, making it impossible for them to see her face. Zhou Yi expressed curiosity about the captain's girlfriend, while Shen Zhe affirmed that she was not only beautiful but also very knowledgeable about robotics, perfectly suited for Wu Bai. Wang Hao finally agreed to let Su Cheng take Xiao Ai away. Su Cheng later visited Wang Hao at SP to express her gratitude.
She urged him not to focus solely on the team and honor, but to live for himself as well. Afterward, she encountered Ai Qing at the entrance. Su Cheng informed Ai Qing that she was taking Xiao Ai overseas and solemnly apologized for her role in Ai Qing and Wang Hao's separation years ago. Ai Qing, however, reassured her that it was all in the past.
Mi Shen was seen pulling his luggage, bidding farewell to his teammates, who were visibly sad to see him go. Ai Qing understood that, given Mi Shen’s personality, he preferred a perfect exit rather than causing trouble for others. However, she also sensed that he hadn't truly given up on his passion for the industry and was certain he would eventually return. Tao Qitao's team, Taotao, faced disbandment due to sponsor withdrawal.
He sought to challenge K&K, hoping Wu Bai would take over his team. Wu Bai challenged him to first defeat Shen Zhe. Despite his individual prowess, Tao Qitao was defeated, admitting his skills were not on par with K&K's. Wu Bai, however, believed that Taotao's primary issue wasn't technical skill. He offered Tao Qitao a three-week trial at K&K, suggesting he might find the answers he sought there. Later, Wu Bai informed Ai Qing about Tao Qitao’s visit.
Ai Qing inquired if he intended to recruit the entire Taotao team. Wu Bai explained that he would discuss it with the K&K board and had already invited Tao Qitao for a trial. Ai Qing was also contemplating how SP could recruit the team, finding it challenging as Tao Qitao’s teammates fell short of SP's standards. Nevertheless, she had a strong premonition that Tao Qitao would ultimately join SP.
Smiling, she challenged Wu Bai to a bet, which he readily accepted. Shen Zhe was displeased upon learning of Tao Qitao's arrival at K&K. He confronted Wu Bai, demanding to know if Tao Qitao would be a main or assist operator. Shen Zhe asserted he didn’t need an assist operator for his robot, Trashcan, as he could operate it alone.
Wu Bai countered that K&K needed him, emphasizing that the final match was far more complex than Shen Zhe imagined and required the most thorough preparation. Subsequently, during training, a conflict arose between Shen Zhe and Tao Qitao. Shen Zhe disliked Tao Qitao's playing style, finding it too reliant on defense to disrupt opponents' attacks and calling it "not a man's way of playing."
Wu Bai, however, highly regarded Tao Qitao, considering the ability to disrupt an opponent's rhythm a valuable strategy and reminded Shen Zhe that K&K had often lost points when they fell into the opponent's rhythm.
