Miss Lucky Go! Episode 9 Recap
> Miss Lucky Go! Recap
Chen Miren returned home and devoted herself to studying Further Mathematics, determined not to be intimidated by it. Her parents were astonished by her newfound diligence, remarking that she hadn't left her room for three days, doing nothing but studying. Her mother, concerned, wondered if Chen Miren was experiencing depression, noting that her symptoms matched those of patients at her hospital. Annoyed by their worrying, Chen Miren told them they were disturbing her.
Convinced she needed a break, her parents urged her to go out and play. Her father gave her some money and insisted she stay out until dark, threatening to lock her out if she returned early. Though Chen Miren wished to continue studying, her father encouraged her to do it outside. Meanwhile, Zhao Gu packed her belongings, intending to return to school early, citing a rush, despite her mother’s insistence that she eat first.
At the renovation site, the workers decided to leave, but Zhong Wei did not try to stop them. When Qi Chao asked about the remaining work, Zhong Wei confidently stated that he and Qi Chao would handle it themselves. Unbeknownst to Zhong Wei, someone was secretly recording him working at the site.
Walking outside, Chen Miren overheard a couple talking about a hidden secret, which reminded her of Zhong Wei’s video message about burying something for her in the school woods. She went to the school and, after much searching, finally unearthed a small box. Inside, she found a photo of them together. On the back, Zhong Wei had written, "The 100th day together. Let's spend every anniversary together." Chen Miren added "Okay" to the message and carefully reburied the box.
Later, in a group chat, Xu Miaomiao discussed a novel plot where the male lead, Zhong Jianguo, pretended to be a rich second-generation heir, but was actually struggling due to pride. The group debated whether such deception was understandable or unacceptable. Observing Zhong Wei working diligently on his shop renovations, Chen Miren mistakenly concluded that he was a "fake rich second-generation" trying to earn money by doing manual labor at the renovation site.
Feeling sympathetic, she discreetly handed Zhong Wei 100 yuan and quickly ran off. Qi Chao, witnessing Zhong Wei's happy expression, asked him what was up. Zhong Wei, beaming, said Chen Miren had given him money and called her "too cute." Qi Chao then asked if his girlfriend was the tall, slim, pretty girl they'd seen at the mall. Zhong Wei clarified that he was referring to "the one next to her," indicating Chen Miren.
When Qi Chao asked if he had told Chen Miren about his wealth, Zhong Wei replied no, emphasizing that he was genuinely poor and believed that relationships should naturally unfold. After returning home, Chen Miren attempted to flatter her mother, offering to peel an apple and give her a massage, hoping to get an increase in her living expenses. Her mother, suspicious, asked her directly what she wanted.
Chen Miren then requested a raise, arguing that her current 2,000 yuan a month was insufficient to cover her daily meals, late-night snacks, drinks, fruits, and social outings with friends, especially with rising prices. Her father agreed, but her mother only offered an additional 200 yuan. Chen Miren pushed for 500 yuan. Her mother then directly asked if Chen Miren was in a relationship, which would explain her sudden need for more money.
Chen Miren quickly denied it and rescinded her request for a raise. She then approached her father, who initially claimed to have no money. Knowing he had hidden savings, Chen Miren threatened to work odd jobs like washing dishes and distributing flyers if she couldn't get more money. Her father, reluctantly, retrieved some hidden cash and gave it to her, advising her to spend it wisely.
Separately, Zhao Gu was working part-time at an English language institution, where she met a foreign student named Dylan during a Chinese language lesson. In another group chat, Xu Miaomiao recounted a new novel development: the heroine Chen Xiaomi offered financial help to the male lead Zhong Jianguo, but he became upset, feeling his pride was hurt. This made Chen Miren realize her 100-yuan gesture might have also offended Zhong Wei.
She tried drafting messages to explain, but nothing seemed right, so she decided to speak to him in person. She waited for Zhong Wei downstairs and asked him to return the money, pretending it had been a loan, hoping this framing would avoid hurting his pride. Zhong Wei pulled out his wallet, which contained only small, loose change, and a coin dropped to the ground.
Feeling extremely awkward, Chen Miren quickly told him not to rush to repay her if he was short on money, then swiftly departed. At her new internship at Heng Chang, Chen Miren was introduced as a new intern in Director Yu's department. Some colleagues expressed surprise that a freshman not majoring in design had been hired, attributing it to luck. Director Yu, however, stated that he valued ability over experience.
He then assigned Chen Miren to lead the "Mirage of the Forest" project, despite her lack of experience, reiterating his confidence in her talent. Afterwards, Director Yu asked Chen Miren if she was close to Qi Chao. She replied they had only met twice. He then asked if she knew Zhong Wei. Chen Miren initially said no, then quickly corrected herself, stating they knew each other "but not well, just ordinary classmates." Director Yu seemed to accept this explanation.
During her first day, Chen Miren later called Xu Miaomiao, expressing that her day mainly involved running errands for an irritable female supervisor. Xu Miaomiao updated her on the novel: Chen Xiaomi continued to support Zhong Jianguo covertly during his struggles, secretly introducing clients and resolving issues, which only deepened their relationship. The group discussion highlighted that men highly value their pride, and sometimes, subtle, unacknowledged assistance is the best way to help them.
Driven to understand Zhong Wei's needs, Chen Miren sought information. She encountered Qi Chao at Heng Chang. Recalling their past encounter distributing flyers, she asked if he was a real estate agent. Qi Chao clarified that he was a marketing manager at Heng Chang and had met Zhong Wei while scouting shop locations. Impressed by Zhong Wei's diligence and intelligence, he had recruited him as a temporary staff member. Chen Miren expressed happiness for Zhong Wei.
When Qi Chao asked which department she was in, Director Yu interjected, stating Chen Miren was in his department. Qi Chao openly complained about Director Yu's department consistently ranking last and about Director Yu's "grumpy" demeanor, to which Director Yu retorted that he hoped Qi Chao would still be happy after the second-quarter sales figures were released. Chen Miren then tried to gather information from Huang Xiaoyue about potential problems faced by students in Dorm 405.
After giving him snacks, she inquired about issues. She pressed further, suggesting issues like sneezing, colds, thin blankets, or broken water heaters. Huang Xiaoyue revealed his acne was worsening due to unsanitary dorm conditions. Chen Miren understood immediately, thanked him, and gave him more snacks. Later, she attempted to enter Dorm 405, finding the wall too high and realizing she would have to use the main entrance. Huang Xiaoyue spotted her, and she claimed to be "just passing by."
He invited her to his basketball game the next day, hoping to win MVP since Zhong Wei wouldn't be playing. Chen Miren suggested he ask Bao Jiaguo to cheer loudly instead. Back at the shop, Qi Chao prepared for tomorrow's opening, outlining promotional activities like photo opportunities with female fans and interactive games. Zhong Wei, however, flatly refused to take photos with female fans, citing his commitment to Chen Miren and his belief that she wouldn't understand such actions.
Qi Chao tried to persuade him, saying it was for work and Chen Miren would understand, but Zhong Wei insisted she didn't need to. Qi Chao mentioned having met Chen Miren at the company and, believing he was cooperating with Zhong Wei's act of being poor, he told her that Zhong Wei was a temporary staff member he had recruited.
Zhong Wei responded that he believed Chen Miren didn't care about his wealth, finding her concern "cute," and reiterated his desire to let their relationship unfold naturally. Qi Chao then asked if Zhong Wei was free for the opening tomorrow. Zhong Wei dodged the question, saying he was busy.
Qi Chao inferred that Zhong Wei's refusal to take photos was due to Chen Miren's potential attendance, but even when Qi Chao later asked if he could take photos if Chen Miren wasn't coming, Zhong Wei remained resolute, declaring he wouldn't do it regardless. Qi Chao, frustrated, announced he would go back to work overtime to devise an alternative plan. The shop, named Aoqi , which translates to "stay by my side," focused on "Companion Cat" figures.
These figurines were uniquely made with self-heating material, designed to emit a gentle warmth upon human contact, transforming them from mere collectibles into comforting companions. At the grand opening, Qi Chao excitedly promoted a special offer: the first ten customers to place an order would receive an autographed photo of the "handsome shop manager." Zhong Wei was surprised, having refused to sign photos earlier. Qi Chao explained that since Zhong Wei wouldn't pose, he had signed the photos himself. The promotion proved to be a massive hit, with customers eagerly lining up.
