Go Go Squid 2 Dt.Appledog's Time Episode 32 Recap
> Go Go Squid 2 Dt.Appledog's Time Recap
At a restaurant, Wu Bai held Ai Qing's hand and subtly reached into his pocket. Ai Qing, observing his actions, immediately thought he was about to propose and inwardly pleaded with him not to, feeling unprepared and self-conscious about her casual attire and not having showered after leaving the arena. Wu Bai, indeed on the verge of proposing, suddenly recalled Han Shangyan's failed proposal to his girlfriend, who had rejected him for being unprepared.
Realizing that an impulsive proposal right after a competition could be a mistake, he discreetly slid the ring box back into his pocket. He then told Ai Qing he was "starving," claiming one bowl of noodles wasn't enough, and asked if he could order another. Ai Qing immediately called the boss over to order another bowl of shrimp noodles for him.
Back at the K&K base, Mi informed Wu Bai that Han Shangyan had called, commending their performance in the recent competition. Han Shangyan had also conveyed the headquarters' decision to grant them a three-day holiday for rest and reorganization after their long period of closed practice. Mi then urged Wu Bai to use this time to openly date Ai Qing, emphasizing that she deserved a proper date after being with him for so long.
Shortly after Mi left, Shen Zhe approached Wu Bai, revealing that his mother had been discharged from the hospital and he would be taking Ai Jing home. With a playful grin, Shen Zhe told Wu Bai that Ai Qing's house would be "his" for the next three days, encouraging him to seize the opportunity and implying he could stay there.
Wu Bai then picked up Ai Qing, informing her that her sister, Ai Jing, and Shen Zhe had gone out together for a few days. Ai Qing expressed relief, looking forward to some quiet time alone at home. Upon arriving at Ai Qing's house, she discovered a note from Ai Jing, which read that she heard Wu Bai and Ai Qing would be "living together for three days" and wished them to "get along well."
Ai Qing was visibly surprised by the note and confronted Wu Bai, who quickly clarified that her sister had misunderstood. Ai Qing then pressed him, asking if he had ever considered such an arrangement, to which he playfully responded that he wanted to discuss "tactics." She then inquired if he had brought a change of clothes, pointing out he'd be staying for three days. Wu Bai confirmed he had clothes in his car and would retrieve them.
After Ai Qing finished her shower, she emerged to find Wu Bai engrossed in watching TV. She suggested he go shower, but as he moved to enter the bathroom, she stopped him, reminding him to take a change of clothes, which he had playfully "forgotten." Ai Qing then handed him a bag of clothes. While Wu Bai was showering, Ai Qing prepared her bed.
After he emerged from the bathroom, she explained the sleeping arrangement: he would take her bed, and she would sleep in Ai Jing's room. Wu Bai responded by placing a hand on her shoulder and suggesting they could sleep together, leaning in for a kiss. At that moment, a knock at the door interrupted them. Ai Qing opened it to find her father, to her great surprise.
Her father quickly explained his sudden arrival, claiming his water heater was broken and he needed to stay for two days. Ai Qing's father, after settling in, directly questioned Wu Bai about his intentions with Ai Qing, asking if their relationship was merely a trial or if he was serious about marriage. Wu Bai firmly stated his intention to marry Ai Qing.
Hearing this, Ai Qing's father then proposed a formal meeting between Wu Bai's grandfather and himself, suggesting Wu Bai arrange a convenient time for him to visit Wu Bai's grandfather. Wu Bai readily agreed. As Ai Qing walked Wu Bai downstairs, he expressed his disappointment over the lost opportunity, blaming the "broken water heater." Ai Qing then confessed that the water heater was just an excuse; her sister, Ai Jing, had accidentally let slip that they were staying together.
Wu Bai, playfully frustrated, immediately threatened to call Shen Zhe back to the base for training, which made Ai Qing laugh and call him childish. As Ai Qing turned to go back inside, Wu Bai stopped her, asking if she had forgotten something and pointing to his cheek. Ai Qing leaned in, intending to kiss his cheek, but Wu Bai swiftly turned his head, kissing her on the lips instead before she finally departed.
The following morning, Wu Bai visited his grandfather to convey Ai Qing's father's desire for a formal meeting. His grandfather was delighted by the news but insisted that as the groom's side, they should host. However, Ai Qing felt it would be inappropriate for her senior, Wu Bai's grandfather, to travel to her home, so Wu Bai arranged for them to meet at a restaurant instead.
During the family meal, the two fathers quickly bonded over discussions of marriage and future grandchildren. Wu Bai's grandfather even enthusiastically proposed a joint wedding ceremony for Wu Bai and Ai Qing, to be held alongside Han Shangyan's wedding. Ai Qing discreetly kicked Wu Bai under the table, urging him to intervene, but Wu Bai simply brushed off his grandfather's remarks as playful banter.
Later, Ai Qing pulled Wu Bai aside, questioning why he hadn't curbed his grandfather's enthusiasm and asking if he was genuinely eager to marry. Wu Bai, in turn, asked if she didn't want to, to which Ai Qing admitted she felt unprepared. Wu Bai then assured her that he was ready whenever she was. Wu Bai later visited Ai Qing at her home and asked for her thoughts on his grandfather's suggestion of a joint wedding with Han Shangyan.
Ai Qing pointed out that such a plan skipped crucial steps like a proposal and obtaining a marriage certificate. She quickly clarified that she wasn't demanding a proposal now, but felt flustered trying to explain herself, complaining of a headache. Wu Bai tenderly placed her head on his lap and began to massage her temples. Ai Qing playfully remarked that his touch made all her worries disappear.
Suddenly, Wu Bai heard a door close and, mistaking it for her father's return, quickly prompted Ai Qing to sit up. Ai Qing laughed, revealing it was just a neighbor walking their dog. Ai Qing then teased Wu Bai, noting his earlier enthusiasm when the elders discussed marriage contrasted sharply with his current timidness. Wu Bai, reacting to being called a "wimp," leaned in as if to kiss her, but then winced as his eye suddenly felt uncomfortable.
Concerned, Ai Qing insisted on taking him to the hospital for a comprehensive examination. The doctor, after reviewing the reports, assured them it was merely a slight case of eye strain due to overuse, prescribed some medication, and commended Wu Bai for having such a "good wife." Wu Bai, looking at Ai Qing, smiled and wholeheartedly agreed.
As they left, Ai Qing diligently read out the detailed medication instructions, prompting Wu Bai to remark how good it felt to be "nagged by his wife." Ai Qing, playfully rejecting the "wife" title for now, reiterated the doctor's warnings about eye strain and declared that from then on, he would have to listen to her on everything.
That evening, as Wu Bai's teammates noticed him holding a ring box, they immediately started to playfully tease him about his impending proposal to Ai Qing. Wu Bai, surprised they knew, was informed that his plans were an "open secret" within K&K. His teammates then rallied around him, encouraging him not to be deterred by any difficulties, especially recalling Han Shangyan's past unsuccessful proposal experience. Wu Bai then revealed that Ai Qing particularly loved a certain type of chocolate.
He explained that he had already sent the ring to be incorporated and would pick up the customized chocolates the following day before approaching Ai Qing. While one teammate commented that this method was "too old-fashioned," 97 countered that it was "classic," and the rest of the team cheered Wu Bai on, wishing him success.
The next morning, Ai Qing arrived at the K&K base, pulling a suitcase and announcing her intention to move in to personally care for Wu Bai and prevent further eye strain. She immediately presented him with a pair of blue light-blocking glasses, which his teammates amusingly commented made him look like a "gentleman." Ai Qing then unveiled a highly detailed list of "dos and don'ts" and a precise daily schedule for Wu Bai.
These regulations included specific times for eye drops, closed-eye breaks, eye massages, balanced nutrition, and strict limits on screen time. The team members were astonished by her meticulousness. Ai Qing, adopting a stern but caring tone, declared she would strictly supervise his adherence to the schedule, to which Wu Bai, recognizing her dedication, readily promised his full cooperation.
