See You Tomorrow Episode 8 Recap
> See You Tomorrow Recap
The day after their drunken antics, Ding Liaoliao and Lian Geyao awoke to realize their grave misunderstanding of Ding Man and Jiang Kan. Ding Man, indignant, berated the two women, emphasizing the deep hurt Jiang Kan had endured and demanding restitution. Ding Liaoliao, displaying profound remorse, offered to cook for them that evening, a "buy one get one free" gesture not counting towards her penance. Jiang Kan, however, politely declined, stating his intention to visit a bookstore that afternoon.
Ding Liaoliao immediately volunteered to accompany him to help carry books, and despite Jiang Kan's protests, she insisted on going, proudly proclaiming her strength and willingness to "carry knowledge." At the bookstore, Jiang Kan directed Ding Liaoliao to browse while he proceeded to the cashier. Ding Liaoliao was delighted to discover a new book by her favorite mystery writer, Zhong Yu.
At the checkout, she observed a man ahead of her struggling to pay; having recently returned from overseas, he lacked RMB and could only offer francs. Noticing he, too, was purchasing Zhong Yu's book, Ding Liaoliao stepped in to pay for his purchase, playfully suggesting it was her contribution to boosting Zhong Yu's sales. The shared admiration for Zhong Yu's work sparked an easy conversation between them.
When Jiang Kan returned, he found Ding Liaoliao and the man chatting animatedly, a sight that left him feeling a mix of complex emotions. The man quickly excused himself, and as Ding Liaoliao helped Jiang Kan with his armload of heavy, English medical books, she excitedly recounted her encounter with the "handsome guy" who also liked Zhong Yu, oblivious to Jiang Kan's unspoken feelings.
Meanwhile, Lian Geyao, when pressed about her own compensation, told Ding Man that her earlier demands were merely jokes aimed at Ding Liaoliao. To make amends, she suggested they go out to see "The Lion King," envisioning him as "Pumbaa" alongside her "Simba." Unfortunately, tickets for "The Lion King" were sold out, but a classic replay of "The Shining" was available.
Despite Ding Man's initial bravado about growing up watching horror movies, he spent most of "The Shining" terrified, clinging to Lian Geyao and repeatedly asking when the film would end. Back at Ding Liaoliao's workplace, a conversation about Zhong Yu arose after a microphone needed repair. Lian Geyao explained that Zhong Yu was the most popular mystery novelist in China, much admired by her brother.
When a colleague remarked on Zhong Yu's elusive public presence, Lian Geyao clarified that he simply never showed his face. Soon after, their boss, Dou, announced that Zhong Yu would be holding his first signing session in Jiangxia and would grant an exclusive interview to one media outlet. Ding Liaoliao, brimming with enthusiasm, immediately volunteered, vowing to secure the interview herself. She confidently declared her status as a "loyal reader" who deeply understood Zhong Yu's creative spirit.
Later, at the cultural company where the interview negotiations were taking place, Ding Liaoliao encountered the man from the bookstore once more. Mistaking him for a fellow journalist vying for the same exclusive, she cheerfully introduced herself as Ding Liaoliao. The man replied that she could call him Ma. Believing they were competitors, Ding Liaoliao confidently asserted her determination to win the interview and even offered him some "advice."
She demonstrated her profound knowledge of Zhong Yu's works, citing intricate details that led her to conclude that his idol was the Japanese mystery master, Yi Yi. She pointed out recurring motifs in Zhong Yu's novels: all protagonists sharing an October 21st birthday, their dualistic personalities (liking both Tchaikovsky and Doraemon), and the signature act of leaving a wet shirt at crime scenes.
She highlighted a clear tribute in "Curtain Down," where a character bore a "broken palm" tattoo, a direct nod to Yi Yi's "Goth Broken Palm Incident" masterpiece. Ding Liaoliao's extensive knowledge evidently impressed, as she soon triumphantly announced to her colleagues that she had secured the exclusive interview. She expressed surprise at the speed of the decision, having talked with Zhong Yu's manager for less than twenty minutes.
Lost in a fantasy, she envisioned herself standing beside Zhong Yu, gazing into his handsome face, and embracing him warmly. Lian Geyao, equally excited, offered to join her, as she had no work on Wednesday. However, the moment of revelation arrived when Lian Geyao watched a video of Zhong Yu being interviewed abroad. She gasped as she recognized him—it was Ma, the man from the bookstore and the cultural company. She exclaimed to Ding Liaoliao that "he is Zhong Yu!"
Ding Liaoliao was stunned, realizing she had casually chatted with her idol, whom she'd mistaken for a fellow professional. She chastised herself for her foolishness, marveling at how handsome he was. Lian Geyao speculated that Zhong Yu himself might have specifically chosen Ding Liaoliao for the interview, sending Ding Liaoliao into a flurry of ecstatic cries about meeting her idol in person.
As the two women gushed over Zhong Yu's attractiveness, Jiang Kan and Ding Man, who had been listening, arrived. Jiang Kan dismissed their infatuation, deeming their judgment unscientific, while a jealous Ding Man insisted Zhong Yu was not as handsome as Jiang Kan, and Jiang Kan added that he was not as sunny as Ding Man. On the day of the signing event, Ding Man and Jiang Kan secretly attended.
To gain entry, they were told they needed to purchase 100 books. Undeterred, they bought an entire stack of over 200 books, instructing the cashier to leave them for other fans, as they only wanted the entry tickets. Inside, Ding Liaoliao and Lian Geyao were excitedly taking selfies.
Ding Man and Jiang Kan quietly grumbled about the fans' adoration of Zhong Yu, but their murmurs were overheard by nearby fans, who promptly told them to move, as their height was blocking the view. The host then introduced Zhong Yu to roaring applause. During the Q&A, Zhong Yu spoke about finding inspiration from nature during scenic drives abroad.
Still stewing in their jealousy, Ding Man and Jiang Kan continued to disparage Zhong Yu, calling him less handsome and sunny than themselves and accusing him of merely "showing his face to cheat girls out of their money." A fervent fan overheard their comments and aggressively challenged them, defending Zhong Yu as a "master of suspense" and accusing them of disrupting the event. Later, the host announced a lucky fan interaction segment.
Jiang Kan, caught up in the moment, called out "Me!" along with other audience members, and to his astonishment, he was chosen. Ding Liaoliao and Lian Geyao, seated in the audience, were shocked to see Jiang Kan on stage, wondering why he had feigned disinterest in Zhong Yu. When asked to describe Zhong Yu, Jiang Kan awkwardly repeated Ding Liaoliao's earlier, effusive description: "You can tell his handsome elegance through his words."
Ding Liaoliao and Lian Geyao exchanged knowing glances, amused. Jiang Kan was then tasked with performing an "intimate six-consecutive shot" photoshoot with Zhong Yu for the cameras, which he did with visibly stiff and reluctant movements, much to the private amusement of Ding Liaoliao and Lian Geyao. After the event, Zhong Yu discussed follow-up interviews with Ding Liaoliao. Jiang Kan, making the excuse that he had forgotten his keys, insisted on going home with Ding Liaoliao.
She introduced Jiang Kan to Zhong Yu as her roommate and the "lucky reader." Jiang Kan attempted to deny his fandom, but Ding Liaoliao intervened, encouraging him to take a photo with Zhong Yu and assuring him there was "nothing embarrassing" about being a fan. Ding Man, also wanting a photo, was then pulled away by Jiang Kan, who insisted it was late and time to go home. Ding Liaoliao then introduced Ding Man and Lian Geyao to Zhong Yu.
Ding Man, still jealous, interjected that Lian Geyao was a "gold medal anchor" and "much more famous" than Zhong Yu, prompting Lian Geyao to quickly hush him. Zhong Yu then graciously invited everyone to dinner as a thank you. Ding Man immediately refused, stating their preference for eating at home with fried chicken, pizza, and games. However, Lian Geyao quickly suggested that Zhong Yu join them at their place for dinner, claiming it would be more lively for playing games. Zhong Yu accepted, provided they didn't mind. Ding Man started to voice his objection, but Lian Geyao swiftly cut him off, assuring Zhong Yu that they absolutely did not mind.
