Go Go Squid 2 Dt.Appledog's Time Episode 30 Recap
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Following the public exposure of their relationship, Wu Bai went to see Wang Hao, concerned that Ai Qing would blame herself for the controversy, just as she had for Team Solo's dissolution a decade ago. Fearing she might resign, Wu Bai urged Wang Hao to prevent it, promising that as the team's captain, he would provide a public explanation.
Wang Hao reassured him that SP would not sacrifice its own people over public opinion and that Ai Qing was his trusted friend as well. Later that evening, Wu Bai called Han Shangyan, acknowledging the significant fallout and stating his readiness to accept any punishment from the club. Han Shangyan understood Wu Bai’s concern that dragging out the situation would harm Ai Qing, who Wu Bai insisted was innocent.
Han Shangyan instructed him to come to the club the following day to discuss it further. The next morning, Ai Qing awoke to find Wu Bai gone and was saddened by the harsh online comments she saw on her phone. Wu Bai soon returned with her favorite fried snack. Holding his hand, she apologized, explaining that the online attacks were directed at him as well.
Unconcerned for himself, Wu Bai's main worry was that she might consider breaking up with him, and he was relieved when she firmly denied it. He urged her to trust him, promising he would handle everything. After Wu Bai left for the club, Ai Jing rushed back from her tour to comfort her sister.
Ai Qing explained that the public scrutiny was inevitable given their rival status and that the controversy would subside if one of them stepped down from their sensitive position. She then hurried to SP, where she overheard Wang Hao and Bao Na discussing a press conference. Ai Qing intervened, stating it was unnecessary, as she intended to resign from her position as SP's team leader.
Wang Hao cautioned her against acting impulsively, assuring her that he and Han Shangyan offered their unconditional support. Ai Qing thanked them but explained she wanted to do something to help them escape the pressure. She clarified that stepping down did not mean leaving the industry; she had long considered a transition into a commentator role, and this felt like the right moment.
Wang Hao respected her choice but stipulated that she must first win the upcoming ARCT championship and that any job change must be an internal transfer within SP. Ai Qing agreed. Wang Hao encouraged her to pursue her passions and love who she loved, remarking on Wu Bai’s good character, and they both wished each other future happiness. At the K&K club, Han Shangyan’s punishment for Wu Bai was to relinquish his captaincy to Shen Zhe.
He also advised Wu Bai to cherish Ai Qing, calling her his "blessing," and demanded he bring back a championship to settle the matter. Wu Bai accepted with a smile. He then texted Ai Qing about his "punishment," and she replied that her boss had also given her a "death order" to win the championship, to which Wu Bai noted that, unfortunately, there could only be one champion.
Later, Ai Qing received encouraging messages from Mi and Han Shangyan, which moved her to tears as she ate noodles. Her teammates, led by Slide, gathered around her, vowing to win the championship to silence the critics. Meanwhile, Wang Hao received an email from headquarters confirming the relationship was a private matter and not a breach of contract. Relieved, he decided against an official announcement and chose to respond via his personal Weibo account instead.
Wu Bai gathered his teammates to apologize for his personal issues implicating the club. 97 immediately reassured him of their brotherhood. Wu Bai then officially announced his punishment: he would step down as captain, with Shen Zhe taking over. The team expressed unease about the change so close to the championship, but Shen Zhe proposed a solution: he would be the captain in name, while Wu Bai would continue to manage tactics and in-game command.
Wu Bai affirmed he would lead them to win the world championship. Following this, Wu Bai posted a message on Weibo. He wrote that from the day he first saw her compete, he had strived to earn the right to stand by her side, and it was she who had transformed him from someone completely unaware of robot combat into the person he is today.
He emphasized that on the field, he belonged to the team, but off the field, he belonged solely to her. Deeply moved, Ai Qing immediately texted him, asking to see him. She waited on a swing, and Wu Bai quickly ran to meet her. As he approached, she rose and embraced him. Wu Bai reaffirmed that his post was from the heart.
After confirming Han Shangyan hadn't been too harsh, Ai Qing offered him a choice: good news or bad news. Wu Bai chose the bad news, and she revealed she had resigned as SP's leader, effective after the championships. For the good news, she excitedly announced her plan to become the league's top female commentator. Surprised, Wu Bai listened as she explained that she had long considered it and this opportunity felt "meant to be."
She added that she wanted to do this for everyone, and especially for him. Touched by her dedication, Wu Bai pulled her into a hug, promising to do everything in his power to ensure her happiness. Later, Mr. Xiang, representing the tournament organizers, arrived at SP with contracts for Ai Qing to be the live commentator for both the ARCT and the World Championship. Wang Hao fully supported the move.
Ai Qing’s remaining concern for the team was eased when Wang Hao assured her that he and Bao Na would take over as coach and team leader, respectively. Reassured, Ai Qing confidently signed the contract. Afterward, she went to visit her father, who praised Wu Bai and mentioned that Wu Bai frequently called to check on him. He then insightfully asked if her new role as a commentator was her way of supporting Wu Bai.
