My Neighbour Can't Sleep Episode 8 Recap
> My Neighbour Can't Sleep Recap
Xi Song frantically searched for a special, handmade, musical note-shaped cup that Song Miduo gave him, which he described as "the only one in the world." Aunt Gu tried to help him find it, but to no avail. She then brought in a pot of green onions, remarking that some things only appear when you stop looking. Xi Song immediately recognized the pot holding the onions as the very cup he was searching for.
He asked Aunt Gu to put it down, but she was confused, pointing out that he didn't eat onions and shouldn't be interested in looking at them, unaware of the pot's true significance to him. On the last night of their agreement, Song Miduo tried to convince herself she should be happy to be free, but she felt a sense of loss. She climbed onto Xi Song's balcony to his room.
When a knock came, she excitedly opened the door, expecting Xi Song, but it was Aunt Gu. Aunt Gu immediately confronted Song Miduo, asking who she was and her relationship with Xi Song, accusing her of lacking self-respect for living with a man. Song Miduo tried to deflect, claiming to be Xi Song’s distant relative and that his mother had sent her to stay.
Aunt Gu, however, revealed that Xi Song’s mother had passed away when he was five, and angrily denounced Song Miduo as full of "nonsense and corrupt morals," ordering her to pack her things and leave. Just then, Xi Song arrived. He quickly intervened, telling Song Miduo to go back to her room and informing Aunt Gu that Song Miduo was his invited guest.
When Aunt Gu pressed for more explanation, Xi Song, to appease her alarm, claimed that Song Miduo was his new girlfriend, that they had been together for over half a month, and that his father was aware of their relationship. After Aunt Gu left, Xi Song tried to reassure Song Miduo, explaining that Aunt Gu’s harsh words came from a place of concern for him, and asked her not to take it to heart.
Song Miduo, seemingly unfazed, replied that it didn't matter since after tonight, she wouldn't be returning or seeing Aunt Gu again. She then feigned sleep, and Xi Song, sensing she was awake, agreed with her sentiment about not seeing each other again. Xi Song, knowing Song Miduo was still awake, mentioned the room felt "stuffy" and invited her to go out for some fresh air.
She initially refused but eventually followed him out, acting as stealthily as a thief, a stark contrast to Xi Song's confident stride. As they walked, Song Miduo asked where he had been that day, learning he was rehearsing for an upcoming performance. She suggested they could collaborate, with her writing lyrics and him composing music, citing their proximity as neighbors would make it "convenient to have a meeting."
Xi Song, seeing through her pretense, asked if she simply wanted to see him every day. After a moment of silence, Song Miduo boldly admitted that "I just want to see you every day," expressing her fear that after this night, they would lose all connection.
Xi Song seemed taken aback, but a sudden sneeze from Song Miduo brought him back to reality, and he suggested they head home due to the wind, initially walking in the wrong direction before correcting himself. As they walked, Song Miduo chattered about him calling her if he couldn't sleep, offering to keep him company.
Xi Song declined, stating he wasn't someone who broke promises, but Song Miduo insisted it was only right to "repay the debt" by spending more time with him. The next morning, Aunt Gu, alerted by his earlier deception, called Liang Ge, who rushed over to Xi Song's house. Entering Xi Song’s room, Liang Ge found Xi Song had just showered and believed Song Miduo was gone.
Xi Song, however, clarified that Song Miduo was not "some random person" and revealed her identity as Song Miduo, an author whose novels Liang Ge himself had once stayed up late to read. Liang Ge grew agitated, fearing Song Miduo might write about Xi Song and their "transaction" in a novel, causing irreparable damage to his reputation, the Sitian Conservatory of Music, and his uncle's Hengyuan Group. Liang Ge demanded Xi Song immediately cut ties with her.
Xi Song then explained that their arrangement was a half-month "deal" for her to help him with his insomnia by sleeping next to him, and now that his insomnia was cured, he no longer needed her; "it doesn't matter if she’s here or not." Liang Ge, relieved, disparaged Song Miduo, saying he knew Xi Song, with his high standards, would never truly be interested in "a girl like her."
Unbeknownst to them, Song Miduo, who had forgotten something and had climbed back onto Xi Song's balcony, was eavesdropping on their entire conversation, repeating her own earlier sentiment to herself, "Anyway, after tonight, I won’t come again, and I won’t see you again," which Xi Song then echoed, "I think so too." Devastated by what she heard, Song Miduo pushed open the door, startling both Xi Song and Liang Ge.
She calmly walked in, stated she had forgotten something, and demanded her notebook back. With a resolute voice, she declared that if it weren't for the notebook, she would "not have set foot in this room at all." She confronted them, saying, "I know you guys are famous and handsome and rich, it's amazing, but I don't care at all." She asserted that she had broken his crystal cup but had also cured his insomnia, so they were "evened."
As she left, she told Aunt Gu, who was nearby, "I’m sorry, Aunt Gu. I lied to you. My name is Song Miduo. I’m not even friends with Xi Song. I have nothing to do with you." Aunt Gu, recognizing the name, remarked, "You are that Song Miduo who writes dog-blood stories." Song Miduo then walked out, immediately bursting into tears.
Lu Yiyou found Song Miduo crying inconsolably and stayed by her side, choosing not to press for details but offering comfort. He insisted on knowing who had upset her, vowing to "cut him to death" if anyone dared harm her on his "territory." Song Miduo, however, simply claimed she was fine and had gone for a morning jog. Lu Yiyou believed her, but then expressed concern, realizing she was on her period and worried about her health.
He chided himself for not "watching her" the previous night, preventing her from "running out and messing around." Song Miduo was deeply touched by Lu Yiyou's unconditional trust and care, acknowledging he was truly a good friend, unlike some "plastic sisterhood" relationships. Realizing she hadn't spoken to Xiao Mi in a while, Song Miduo decided to go to school to find her, despite Lu Yiyou's offer to accompany her.
At the school, Song Miduo overheard other students gossiping about Xiao Mi, saying she had been dumped "three times in a row in less than a semester" and was seen "crying and begging for reunion." Angered, Song Miduo confronted the students, defending Xiao Mi and accusing them of jealousy. The argument escalated, and the students, led by Xia Feini, tried to drag Song Miduo to the security office.
When one of the girls' boyfriends stepped forward to physically assault Song Miduo, Xi Song suddenly appeared. He reprimanded Xia Feini, listing her past disciplinary issues like "absent from class and exams," and warning her not to add "fighting and making trouble" to her record, threatening her expulsion from Sitian. He then dispersed the crowd. Seeing Song Miduo's red arm, Xi Song was concerned, but she pulled away. She thanked him and promised, "this is my last time to come to school," before quickly leaving him, leaving Xi Song to stare after her.
