Double Love Episode 8 Recap
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Lu Wanwan discovered alarming news online featuring photos of Li Weiqian supposedly squatting to eat on set, portrayed as the epitome of dedication, while Lu Wanwan was depicted as an arrogant diva. Enraged and disbelieving, Lu Wanwan knew Li Weiqian never ate like that, and she furiously ordered vast amounts of food in protest. To counter the negative publicity surrounding the "Big Dunk" project, Han Jingmo provided legal evidence to Lu Guanghan.
He explained his actions were to prevent the production from being tarnished. Armed with this information, Lu Guanghan pressured Li Weiqian's manager, Eric, warning him about Li Weiqian's conduct and threatening to expose more photos if the misleading news wasn't removed within an hour. The negative stories swiftly vanished from the internet. Upon learning of Han Jingmo's involvement in resolving the matter, Lu Wanwan sought him out to express her gratitude.
She declared them "even" regarding a past incident where she believed he had splashed water on her. Han Jingmo clarified the misunderstanding, explaining that a crew member had accidentally knocked over a cup, spilling water on her, and he was actually turning to fetch tissues when she retaliated by splashing him.
He then jokingly, yet somewhat seriously, asked her to become his fan again and change her phone wallpaper from Gu Qiaobei to his own picture, a request Lu Wanwan defiantly refused. Later, Li Weiqian approached Lu Wanwan, tearfully apologizing for the misleading photos posted by her fans. She claimed to have been unaware of the situation but expressed deep regret for any harm caused, pleading for Lu Wanwan's forgiveness and friendship, promising to earn her trust over time.
Soon after, Li Weiqian publicly praised Lu Wanwan on social media, commending her as a "very hardworking and professional rookie actress," leaving Lu Wanwan wondering if Han Jingmo had influenced Li Weiqian's sudden change of heart. Han Jingmo later approached Lu Wanwan to discuss script changes, revealing a new, lengthy scene had been added.
Lu Wanwan, annoyed by the extra lines, quickly shifted her focus when Han Jingmo casually mentioned that the new scene was a substitute because Gu Qiaobei had injured his wrist. Immediately concerned, Lu Wanwan anxiously inquired about the severity of Gu Qiaobei's injury and whether he had received medical attention. Han Jingmo unexpectedly followed Lu Wanwan on social media, sparking intense fan discussion.
Her manager, Lin Wei, swiftly intervened, instructing Lu Wanwan to follow him back and reply to a specific comment, then handled the subsequent public relations. Later, Lu Guanghan questioned Lu Wanwan about Han Jingmo's actions. Lu Wanwan speculated that Han Jingmo intended to use his fan base to cyberbully her or to publicly distance himself from Li Weiqian. Lu Guanghan, however, found her theories illogical, questioning why Han Jingmo would jeopardize his popularity.
During this conversation, Lu Wanwan expressed frustration that Lu Guanghan was still focused on Gu Qiaobei, confirming she hadn't yet obtained Gu Qiaobei's game account. She did, however, reassure him that Gu Qiaobei's wrist injury was merely a sprain from basketball practice and not serious. In the game "Moonlight Blade," Lu Wanwan, playing as Chu He, observed a surge of attention for Time Flies Flower Blooms, who had recently returned.
Many players were showering Time Flies Flower Blooms with "Love Flowers," speculating she was back to marry Between Ink White, especially with the "Love as One Heart System" opening. Chu He's guildmates explained that Time Flies Flower Blooms, a powerful "goddess" and guild leader, had long sought a deeper relationship with Between Ink White, though he had shown no interest.
Soon, other players began publicly mocking Chu He, calling her disparaging names and asserting she was unworthy of Between Ink White. Chu He, appearing to initially agree with the sentiment, then cleverly announced that Between Ink White was, in fact, planning to marry "her" with a popular streamer as the MC. Just as Chu He began to worry about Between Ink White's absence, he suddenly appeared.
Between Ink White declared he had screenshotted everyone who "scolded his wife" (Chu He) and vowed to exclusively hunt them down in the game. Time Flies Flower Blooms attempted to de-escalate, suggesting it was a "misunderstanding," but Between Ink White firmly retorted that he indeed minded and that "I'm the only one who can bully my wife." Time Flies Flower Blooms then instructed her guild members to apologize to Chu He.
Between Ink White reiterated his stance before privately informing Chu He that he had overheard her previous remarks about him "forcing" her to marry him, then promptly logged off, citing work overtime. Han Jingmo unexpectedly video-called Lu Wanwan, catching her off-guard and clearly not studying her script. He then took a screenshot of her embarrassed expression and warned her that if she made any mistakes during filming that day, he would release the photo across the entire internet.
This threat infuriated Lu Wanwan, who mentally branded him as "scheming." Lu Guanghan made an unannounced visit to the set, bringing drinks for the crew. Upon his arrival, Li Weiqian enthusiastically greeted him, offering to get him coffee, but Lu Guanghan remained distant and cold towards her. He then approached Gu Qiaobei, noting his injured hand, and presented him with an ointment sample that Han Jingmo endorsed.
Lu Guanghan insisted Gu Qiaobei try it, stressing the importance of actors avoiding injuries that could disrupt filming. Gu Qiaobei initially tried to decline, but Lu Guanghan's persistence led him to reluctantly accept the ointment. During a scene, Lu Wanwan was nearly struck by a falling basketball hoop. She closed her eyes, bracing for impact, when Han Jingmo swiftly pulled her to safety. Both fell in the process, with Lu Wanwan landing directly on top of him.
As the crew rushed to their aid, Lu Wanwan revealed she had sprained her ankle but, despite the pain, insisted on finishing the scene to avoid disrupting production. After completing the shot, Han Jingmo carried her off the set. Li Weiqian, observing the scene with palpable jealousy, then "accidentally" spilled hot water on her assistant, quickly compensating her with a red envelope and cautioning her to be discreet.
Following the accident, Lu Wanwan's ankle injury was confirmed to be a sprain at the hospital. While there, Han Jingmo offered to treat her to a meal as thanks for his help. She jokingly suggested inviting Gu Qiaobei, then clarified she was only jesting and that the invitation was a sincere thank-you, adding that her brother, Lu Guanghan, would also appreciate an opportunity to meet Gu Qiaobei.
Han Jingmo later drove her home, though she initially insisted on returning to the set to observe the ongoing filming despite her injury. At home, Lu Guanghan had been anxiously awaiting her return. Upon her arrival, he rushed to greet her, expressing deep concern about her injury. Lu Wanwan, however, downplayed its severity, implying that Han Jingmo had exaggerated it to facilitate schedule changes. Lu Guanghan, still visibly worried, urged her to be more cautious and avoid further injuries.
Back in the game, Lu Wanwan (as Chu He) learned from her guildmates that she had been secretly trying to acquire the elusive "Between Xing Yuan Pass." Shortly after, Between Ink White appeared, expressing frustration over his own unsuccessful attempts to obtain the rare item. Time Flies Flower Blooms immediately offered her "Between Xing Yuan Pass" to Between Ink White, who politely declined.
Chu He then privately messaged Time Flies Flower Blooms, offering to buy the pass, which Time Flies Flower Blooms initially refused as "not for sale." However, Time Flies Flower Blooms quickly changed her mind, proposing a high-stakes duel: if Chu He won, the pass was hers, but if Chu He lost, she had to permanently quit the game.
Determined to secure her marriage with Between Ink White, Chu He accepted the challenge, and Between Ink White, in turn, reassured her of his protection. Three days later, Lu Wanwan returned to the set, bringing drinks for the crew and apologizing for any delays caused by her injury.
However, the director confronted her about her demanding schedule, pointing out that as the female lead with over 600 scenes, she was only dedicating five hours a day to filming, excluding meal and rest breaks. Frustrated, he presented her with an ultimatum: either she abandon her commitments to other projects, or he would be forced to replace her in "Big Dunk."
