Go Go Squid! Episode 36 Recap
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After an emotional night of heavy drinking with Wang Hao, Tong Nian supported Han Shangyan, buying him a hot towel and warm drink from a convenience store. She insisted he avoid cold beverages, even when he claimed they were for his team. As they sat outside, Han Shangyan apologized for losing control, but Tong Nian reassured him, saying it was good that he finally spoke his heart after bottling up his feelings for so long.
Tong Nian then offered Han Shangyan her bank card, containing ¥67,952 she had saved from her allowances, performances, scholarships, and music sales. She stated that regardless of whether his grandfather or aunt supported him, she would always be there for him. Han Shangyan was deeply moved by her devotion, reflecting that such absolute commitment was rare. He gently declined the money, telling her to save the money and just give herself to him.
He promised that whenever she wanted to marry, she just had to give him a hint, explaining that while it wasn't a proposal, he wanted her to know how much she meant to him and that he hoped she would always be in his future. He then leaned his head on her shoulder, leaving Tong Nian teary-eyed at his heartfelt words. Back at the hotel, Han Shangyan's teammates were waiting.
Tong Nian distributed drinks she had bought before excusing herself to the inner room. Han Shangyan learned from Demo that Wu Bai had gone to bed, not wanting to disturb his boss's romantic time. Addressing the team, Han Shangyan congratulated them on reaching the national finals, acknowledging their honor and pressure. He advised them not to give up halfway, urging them to give their all in every competition, as the CTF circle is demanding and careers are short-lived.
He inspired them to go all out to live without regret. Tong Nian, secretly listening from the inner room, was captivated by his impassioned speech. Han Shangyan returned to the inner room, where Tong Nian playfully demanded to know the "surprise" he mentioned for tomorrow. He teased her back, threatening to punish her if she didn't behave and told her to concentrate on preparing for the upcoming match.
Tong Nian, however, declared she was too excited to sleep, comparing it to her own experiences before major programming competitions. She offered to retrieve her laptop from her room to accompany him through the night. As she left, she encountered two men looking for Han Shangyan. They introduced themselves as Little You and Yi Qian, former substitutes for Team Solo, who had taken leave to watch Han Shangyan's team compete. Tong Nian brought them to Han Shangyan.
The K&K boys, seeing Han Shangyan with old friends, left to prepare for the match with Mi Shaofei and Wu Bai. Mi Shaofei then gave the team a detailed analysis of SP Team's members, including Hua Ti, Ou Qiang, and Inin, highlighting their strengths and weaknesses and noting the high stakes for SP's retiring players.
Later, Han Shangyan found Tong Nian asleep at his desk, having created a heartwarming screensaver message for him that read, "Gun God, I, your Little Squid, am so sleepy that I'm about to pass out. I know tomorrow's match is very important, but I have faith in you. You're the best." Seeing her loving gesture and photos, Han Shangyan smiled contentedly. The next morning, Tong Nian was startled awake by her 7:00 a. m.
alarm, which Han Shangyan was trying to turn off. She reflexively checked her clothes. Han Shangyan playfully teased her, claiming she had clung to his waist all night and was secretly happy about it. She playfully hit him with a pillow, accusing him of lying. Pinning her down, Han Shangyan confessed, "I'm yours. Sooner or later I will be. Except you, no one else." He further clarified that she was the only one who dared to wake him up.
He then expressed his desire for them to live together in the future, with him setting the alarms. A minute before the match, Han Shangyan brought Tong Nian, dressed in a K&K team jersey, to meet the team. The players joked that she was the first girlfriend to receive a team uniform, proudly proclaiming her as "Boss's." Demo taught Tong Nian K&K's special cheering method.
Han Shangyan then gave his team a final, intense pep talk, demanding they win the championship. Wang Hao, overhearing this, warned Han Shangyan against his "tormenting" coaching style, but Han Shangyan insisted the team needed to deliver results for themselves. At the competition venue in Beijing, Appledog was invited as a special guest commentator.
Before going on stage, she chatted with Han Shangyan and Mi Shaofei, recalling the memories of winning championships in that very stadium years ago, where Han Shangyan had famously retired after a big argument with Wang Hao. The host, Little Mai, introduced Appledog, and then displayed a poll on the big screen asking which former players the audience most wanted to see in an All-Star exhibition match.
The entire original Solo team was on the list, having received over a million votes and surpassing even popular players like Wu Bai. Appledog became visibly emotional, thanking the audience for remembering them. Director Xiang then approached Han Shangyan, who had stepped out to clear his head, and revealed that the poll and Appledog's commentary were a surprise to encourage the Solo team to play together again. He pleaded with Han Shangyan to fulfill the fans' dream, and his own.
Tong Nian joined them, playfully teasing Han Shangyan and expressing her own wish to see him compete in the very stadium where he once won a championship. After SP won the national championship, Han Shangyan congratulated Wang Hao. The former Solo team members, including Han Shangyan and Tong Nian, gathered for a meal to celebrate SP's victory and prepare for their own exhibition match.
Han Shangyan was teased for bringing his "family member," but Appledog defended him, acknowledging that everyone had been concerned about his personal life. Ou Qiang joked about not drinking beer to avoid burping during the upcoming match. Wang Hao announced that their opponents in the All-Star game would be the top five active players from the ranking list, urging everyone to give their all in what he called their "last battle."
Han Shangyan and Wang Hao stepped outside into an old alley, the same place where Han Shangyan had hit him ten years ago. They reminisced about their younger days and the hardship of starting their respective teams, with both acknowledging how difficult it had been. Appledog privately asked Tong Nian if Han Shangyan treated her well, to which Tong Nian happily confirmed.
The other former teammates grew serious, reflecting on their past and how much they cared for both Han Shangyan and Wang Hao. They acknowledged that without Wang Hao, the Solo team wouldn't have formed, and without Han Shangyan, they wouldn't have sustained themselves. They believed that despite their youthful mistakes, they were always brothers. Meanwhile, Mi Shaofei called Yaya, telling her he was about to play and that their fan group was excitedly watching online.
He mentioned sending her a box of face masks, pondering aloud why he thought of her first. After he hung up, the K&K boys walked over and teased him about his cute confession.
