Go Go Squid 2 Dt.Appledog's Time Episode 3 Recap
> Go Go Squid 2 Dt.Appledog's Time Recap
Three years later, at a youth robot combat training camp, Ai Qing introduced a new eleven-year-old member, Luo Hui. The girl explained that her name came from "Robert Downey Jr." and "intelligence," and revealed that she fell in love with robot combat because of a "big brother" she met while undergoing eye treatment. She affectionately called him her "Iron Man" and shared that he had a "goddess" in the industry whom he referred to as his "Frigg."
Intrigued, the other children learned that Frigg was a goddess from Norse mythology, known in Marvel as the Queen of Asgard and mother of Thor. Mr. Lin, Ai Qing’s manager, invited her to a concert, but she politely declined, fabricating an excuse about a visiting relative. Frustrated, Mr. Lin declared that everyone would have to work overtime that weekend. During a lunch break, Ai Qing’s sister, Ai Jing, pulled her into a shop owned by their old friend, Slide.
He told Ai Qing he had retired from robot combat and returned from Germany. When his father began to explain the reason for his retirement, Slide quickly sent him and Ai Jing to the stockroom. Noticing a glove on Slide’s hand, Ai Qing asked about a potential injury. He deflected, teasing her about her long hair, but she smiled, remarking that since she no longer trained for over ten hours a day, she had plenty of leisure time.
Upon learning Ai Qing was still single, Slide joked about them being a pair of "single dogs." When pressed about his hand again, he claimed he fell while drunk and wore the glove to look cool for customers, then competently helped a customer with a robot issue. Looking at a large banner for the year's robot combat competition, Ai Qing lamented to Slide that their era had passed, though she still felt a sense of longing.
She recalled applying to work at Jiayi Company, stipulating that they must continue to sponsor the Teen Robot Competition with her as its independent head. The company readily agreed. Later, returning home, she found the street light repaired and a painting of "Forget-Me-Nots" on the wall with the words: "Follow your dream. You'll never be alone." The gesture filled her with warmth.
Meanwhile, Wu Bai, his eyesight now cured, had graduated from a top tech university and become a shareholder of the K&K Club. At a shooting range abroad, 97 asked him why he hadn’t contacted "the goddess." Wu Bai confessed he felt he wasn't good enough yet, explaining that he wanted to win three hundred championships to earn the chance to begin a relationship with her.
He added that he had also stayed to complete his studies as promised to his grandfather. Mr. Lin dispatched Ai Qing to the robot competition in Guangzhou, as the original person in charge, Tian Na, was getting married. Eager for a trip, Ai Jing accompanied her. Wu Bai and 97 also flew to Guangzhou and were met by their teammate Zhou Yi.
At the airport exit, Ai Qing caught sight of a tall, familiar figure loading luggage into a car ahead, reminding her of Wu Bai. The man quickly departed, and Ai Qing’s car also set off. For a brief moment, their two cars pulled up side-by-side at an intersection before turning in opposite directions.
At the hotel, a thirsty Ai Jing bought a drink from a vending machine, only for a handsome young man to grab it and drink it, apologizing profusely for his thirst before buying her a replacement. Ai Jing rushed to Ai Qing at the front desk, but as she described the handsome man, a group of fans swarmed him, chanting his name: Shen Zhe.
Ai Jing then mentioned that Shen Zhe was a huge fan of Wang Hao and asked Ai Qing if she knew Wang Hao's ex-girlfriend. They then overheard other fans discussing how Shen Zhe is a single father. Ai Jing accidentally spilled her drink and went to a nearby dressing room to change. Shortly after, Shen Zhe entered the area for an interview. Changing behind a curtain, Ai Jing grew nervous.
Noticing her predicament, Shen Zhe discreetly passed her an outfit from her open suitcase while answering the reporter's questions. In his interview, he called Wang Hao a legend whose time had passed and stated that he, too, would choose to retire at his peak to preserve his reputation. After the interview, Ai Qing returned, surprised to see Shen Zhe, who invited them to KTV. Ai Qing hesitated, but Ai Jing eagerly accepted.
Meanwhile, Wu Bai arrived at the hotel suffering from gastroenteritis. Zhou Yi prepared congee for him, but he was too sick to eat and began vomiting. Wu Bai told 97 to find Shen Zhe while he went to a hospital alone for an IV drip. 97 found Shen Zhe at the KTV entrance. Shen Zhe had 97 call Wu Bai, telling him he had a gift for him. Inside the KTV room, Shen Zhe put the call on speaker.
From his hospital bed, Wu Bai froze when he heard 97 excitedly exclaim Ai Qing’s name. Without a second thought, he pulled the IV needle from his arm and rushed out. He reflected on his feelings for Ai Qing, realizing he had been observing her from a distance for too long. With his eyesight restored, he resolved to finally step forward, see the woman he loved face-to-face, and find a new way to describe her—one he would never regret.
