Miss Lucky Go! Episode 20 Recap
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Zhong Wei observed Chen Miren rejecting Qin Mengxuan's confession, realizing she had politely turned him down. With Cao Jia'er having gone abroad, Zhong Wei was eager to rekindle his friendship with Chen Miren, but she wasn't receptive. He decided to approach the situation indirectly by starting with Chen Miren's roommates and initiated "Plan B" to show off his connections. Meanwhile, Zhao Gu received a brief message from Hades, her boyfriend, stating he was busy and would talk later.
Soon after, her father called, casually informing her that since she was away at college and rarely returned, he had cleared out her room to make it a study for her younger brother. He even mentioned selling her books. Zhao Gu angrily questioned how he could touch her books, to which her father retorted that everything she owned was bought with their money, and the books were worth nothing as scrap now, despite the initial cost.
Enraged, Zhao Gu hung up the phone. Unbeknownst to Zhao Gu, her friends were secretly planning a birthday party for her. Xu Miaomiao discovered it was Zhao Gu's birthday from Bao Jiaguo's class group chat. Chen Miren, Xu Miaomiao, and another friend quickly assigned tasks: Chen Miren would order the cake, Xu Miaomiao would decorate the dorm, and the other friend would set up a group chat for coordination.
Xu Miaomiao was tasked with bringing Zhao Gu back to the dorm under false pretenses. She called Zhao Gu, fabricating a story about a burst water pipe flooding their dorm and claiming repairs wouldn't happen until the next day, urging Zhao Gu to rush back. However, halfway there, Xu Miaomiao received a message that Chen Miren hadn't returned with the cake, prompting a delay.
Xu Miaomiao desperately tried to stall Zhao Gu, making excuses like needing to buy milk tea, roasted sweet potatoes, sanitary pads for Chen Miren, or wool for Luo Si. But Zhao Gu, convinced the dorm flood was a serious emergency, dismissed her and hurried back. Zhong Wei uncovered that Hades, Zhao Gu's boyfriend, was a "player," maintaining relationships with multiple women. He shared this information with Chen Miren, hoping to use it as an opportunity to reconcile with her.
However, Chen Miren was less concerned with Zhong Wei's romantic intentions and focused on telling Zhao Gu the truth so she could "start over." Upon arriving at the dorm, Zhao Gu found it undecorated. A dorm keeper had confiscated all party decorations, including fireworks and candles, due to fire safety concerns. Chen Miren, apologetic for the botched surprise, explained that she was trying to avoid ruining the surprise by delaying the cake.
Zhao Gu, though acknowledging it was the most unsuccessful surprise she'd ever seen, admitted it was also her happiest birthday. Her friends sang her a birthday song, and she made a wish before cutting the cake. Chen Miren then gently broke the news about Hades being a "scumbag." Zhong Wei had confirmed this with photographic evidence from a friend of Hades' ex-girlfriend, who was an old client of Zhong Wei's father's company.
Zhao Gu, however, calmly stated that she already suspected as much and didn't mind. She explained that her relationship with Hades was purely transactional; she sought his connections and financial support, including covering her tuition, living expenses, and accommodation during her study abroad, and securing a job at his friend's Fortune 500 company after graduation, not love. Her friends struggled to understand why she would sacrifice her happiness for practical gain.
Zhao Gu passionately explained that unlike them, she lacked parental support, relying solely on herself for tuition and living expenses. Improving her future was her daily priority, and she felt they had no right to judge her choices. Later, Zhao Gu sat alone on a bench, reflecting. Her friends approached her, apologizing for their earlier judgment, and brought another cake. Zhao Gu admitted her own overreaction and thanked them for their gifts.
Xu Miaomiao gave her a necklace, Chen Miren a handmade purse with a talisman she got from a temple, and another friend gave her notebooks and a lipstick-pen. Zhao Gu reassured them that she believed in her choices and was capable of taking responsibility for her life. Her friends reaffirmed their unwavering support, promising that Room 608 would always be her strongest backing. They celebrated with another birthday song.
Xu Miaomiao announced that she had joined the drama club and invited everyone to her performance that night. She mentioned that the club was underfunded and near disbandment due to low attendance, and she hoped her cameo would boost their popularity. Zhao Gu and Bao Jiaguo promised to attend. Later, Zhong Wei met Chen Miren, sharing another piece of "gossip" he had gathered.
He revealed that Bao Jiaguo was "A Caged Bird," the author of Xu Miaomiao's favorite novel, and that he was planning to confess his feelings to Xu Miaomiao. Bao Jiaguo was seen preparing a confession scene with flowers. Chen Miren, thinking this was wonderful news, informed Xu Miaomiao that Bao Jiaguo was indeed the author "A Caged Bird." However, Xu Miaomiao reacted negatively, recalling Bao Jiaguo's inconsistent behavior towards her.
She suspected he was using her as inspiration for his novel, "treating her as material," rather than genuinely liking her. Her anger was evident during a phone call with Bao Jiaguo, where she confronted him about the Louis XIV roses mentioned in his novel and accused him of being disingenuous for hiding his identity. Observing the unfolding drama, Xu Miaomiao and her friends later discussed Zhong Wei, labeling him the "messenger of bad news."
They noted how he had exposed Hades' scandal to Zhao Gu and now, inadvertently, caused a misunderstanding between Xu Miaomiao and Bao Jiaguo. They jokingly warned Chen Miren to run away from Zhong Wei to avoid future misfortune. Meanwhile, a friend named Yang offered Zhao Gu a co-renting arrangement, mentioning her roommate was moving out and the rent was reasonable. Zhao Gu initially hesitated. Yang then introduced her boyfriend, Fang Mao.
It was later revealed during a private conversation with Zhao Gu that Yang was trying to use Zhao Gu as a cover to move in with Fang Mao, making him relax his guard. Later, Bao Jiaguo met with Zhong Wei, admitting his mistake in concealing his identity from Xu Miaomiao and acknowledging that Chen Miren likely had a poor impression of him. He decided to actively admit his fault and seek leniency. Zhong Wei, in turn, resolved to "make up for" his actions. As this conversation concluded, Huang Xiaoyue excitedly appeared, announcing she had discovered "astonishing gossip."
