Go Go Squid 2 Dt.Appledog's Time Episode 29 Recap
> Go Go Squid 2 Dt.Appledog's Time Recap
With the ARCT approaching, Ai Qing was so consumed with optimizing her team's plans that her friend, Slide, teased she had forgotten she even had a boyfriend, hinting that a car downstairs might be Wu Bai’s. Eager to confirm, Ai Qing rushed down. Wu Bai was surprised she had appeared before he could even message her, and Ai Qing explained that Slide had spotted his car.
Wu Bai remarked it had been over half a month since they last met, but to Ai Qing, it felt like a year. Wu Bai then informed her that his "elder brother" had invited him to bring her home for dinner. Ai Qing, initially thinking he meant his cousin Han Shangyan, was surprised. Wu Bai clarified he meant her own father, whom he respectfully called "big brother." Ai Qing chuckled, amused that he was still using the term while sober.
As it was his first time formally meeting her father as her boyfriend, Wu Bai took Ai Qing to a shopping mall to buy a gift, intending to purchase home appliances. Ai Qing, realizing the expensive gifts were for her family, stopped him, insisting that a bottle of wine would be more than sufficient. Wu Bai joked that his grandfather's traditional view of a "bride-price" would require appliances and gold, but Ai Qing firmly redirected him.
Upon their return, Ai Qing's father warmly welcomed them and headed to the kitchen to cook. Ai Qing opened her laptop to watch a movie with Wu Bai, only for a video of his competition to play instead. Noticing Wu Bai’s amused expression, she sheepishly explained she was studying his tactics and pointed out that the female commentator was a dedicated fan of his.
Pleased that his presence extended to her computer, Wu Bai listened as she playfully asked if his own computer contained videos of other skilled female players. Wu Bai said no. Unconvinced, she pressed further, asking if he had ever liked another girl. Wu Bai admitted he had, back in middle or high school, and even had a photo. When a jealous Ai Qing refused to look, he smiled, pulled her closer, and showed her his phone.
On the screen was her own reflection. Wu Bai confessed that he had fallen for "this girl named Ai Qing" long before he even understood what love was, leaving Ai Qing overjoyed. As Wu Bai leaned in for a kiss, Ai Qing's father emerged from the kitchen, causing them to quickly separate. He asked Ai Qing to buy some cold dishes, specifically "Sliced Beef and Ox Tongue in Chili Sauce," from the market.
At a food stall, the vendor offered Ai Qing a taste of marinated pig ear. Ai Qing fed a piece to Wu Bai with a toothpick, and he reciprocated the gesture. Unbeknownst to them, a live-streamer filming her shopping trip nearby captured the intimate moment on camera. Soon after, Lin Yin discovered that Ai Qing was trending on social media, with comments speculating about their "undercover relationship."
Angered by the malicious remarks, Lin Yin and Fu Yiwen began arguing with netizens. Ou Qiang immediately informed Wang Hao, who ordered the two to his office and had Slide recall all team members by the next morning. At K&K, 97 rushed to tell his teammates. Zhou Yi, stunned by the news, finally realized that Wu Bai’s girlfriend was Ai Qing, and the group set off to find their captain.
As Ai Qing and Wu Bai were setting the table for a large meal prepared by her father, Ai Qing received an urgent call from Bao Na. In her room, she learned that photos of her and Wu Bai had been maliciously posted online, sparking a firestorm. Bao Na explained that Lin Yin and Fu Yiwen’s online arguments had led to the entire SP team being banned from the internet.
The relationship between core members of two rival teams had raised questions about competitive fairness. Moreover, as the sport's most popular player, Wu Bai had a massive fanbase who would likely not accept the sudden news. Citing Ai Qing's past as a senior SP executive and her previous relationship with Wang Hao, Bao Na strongly advised her not to make any public response.
Ai Qing, though somber, felt she had to go to SP to handle the crisis she had caused, but Bao Na urged her to wait, as Wang Hao was already managing the situation and the club needed to form a unified strategy. Meanwhile, Shen Zhe called Wu Bai to inform him of the uproar. Wu Bai instructed his teammates not to respond to anything online and to wait for his return.
After her call, Ai Qing told Wu Bai they should both stay silent and that she would go to SP the next day to resolve it. Wu Bai embraced her, promising to handle everything and assuring her, "This time, you are not alone. We will face it together." They feigned normalcy through dinner, with Ai Qing’s father oblivious to the turmoil as he offered them relationship advice. Later, Wu Bai drove Ai Qing back to her place.
She expressed her fears that the scandal would affect him, that Han Shangyan would punish him, and that they would face jeers from the audience at their next match. She also worried that his fans would deem her, an older woman, unworthy of him. Wu Bai gently countered that it had always been he who was unworthy of her, urging her to rest.
As she lay down, Wu Bai lit some sleep-aiding incense and promised to sleep on the sofa, telling her to call if she needed anything. At the same time, Wang Hao called Han Shangyan, who curtly suggested they each handle their own club's affairs. Wang Hao pleaded with him not to be impulsive, reminding him that Ai Qing was their best friend and Wu Bai was his brother.
He hoped they could reach a consensus to avoid repeating the regrettable decisions they made a decade ago. Shortly after, Wang Hao received a call from Wu Bai, and they agreed to meet in person to discuss the crisis.
