Party A Who Lives Beside Me Episode 8 Recap
> Party A Who Lives Beside Me Recap
The team gathered for a company dinner, where Xu Guoren, known for his frugality, ordered a table full of vegetarian dishes. Many remarked on the "green" spread, jokingly calling him the stingiest boss in the industry. During the meal, Xu Guoren praised Ye Xuan and He Yucheng for their hard work on the Zhejiang Yaxuan case, and Ye Xuan for assisting Li Xinxia in securing the Aoke proposal.
However, he then announced the disappointing news that they had lost the Zhejiang Yaxuan project, as the client preferred a top domestic company. Ye Xuan immediately offered to try and convince Hu Yani again, but Xu Guoren confirmed he had exhausted all efforts. He then revealed a piece of good news: Aoke had agreed to let 88 Ed act as the executive company to continue working on the Zhejiang Yaxuan case.
Xu Guoren assigned Ye Xuan to lead this project, as she had been in charge from the beginning. He explained that they would be collaborating with Aoke for a competitive presentation to Hu Yani the following day, facing off against other leading domestic companies apart from Aoke Group. Ye Xuan declared her determination to secure the deal for 88 Ed.
After the celebratory toast, someone quipped about needing to "feed wolves meat" to unite them, leading Xu Guoren to eventually order some meat. As the dinner concluded, Xu Guoren and Li Xinxia left together. Yan Lina and He Yucheng departed separately, while Guo Tianlei claimed he had forgotten his keys at the office but secretly planned to sleep there to save money, aspiring to buy a house and marry his beloved Yueyue.
The narrator reflected on the diverse lives of people after work, emphasizing perseverance and moving forward. Later, Ye Xuan found herself unable to write a single word for the competitive presentation. She visited Li Zenan, bringing instant noodles she claimed were his favorite. Li Zenan corrected her, explaining that his "instant noodle day" was merely a weekly cheat day from his fitness regimen and offered her a salad instead.
Ye Xuan confessed she was stuck on the "entry point" for presenting Zhejiang Yaxuan and Hu Yani. Li Zenan showed her his own draft, explaining that Chinese cuisine, from a grand Manchu-Han banquet to simple instant noodles, is deeply interwoven with human emotion. He believed that people remember food not just for its taste but for the person who made it and the ambiance.
He proposed telling the story of Zhejiang Yaxuan from its "source," focusing on the history and legacy of each dish. Inspired by his words, Ye Xuan hurried back to write her proposal. The next morning, on the balcony, Ye Xuan enthusiastically read her draft to Li Zenan, even mimicking Hu Yani's voice.
Li Zenan took the manuscript and read a passage detailing Hu Yani's journey to find traditional folk chefs and a simple, heartfelt bowl of noodles that became particularly memorable. He affirmed that her manuscript was well-written, to which Ye Xuan, gazing at him, couldn't help but remark that he looked "a bit handsome." The outcome was positive: Hu Yani ultimately decided to partner with Aoke and 88 Ed, expressing her satisfaction after reviewing various proposals.
Surprised by the smooth success, Ye Xuan impulsively invited Li Zenan and He Yucheng to an amusement park. At the park, Ye Xuan wanted to ride the roller coaster but couldn't due to her high heels. Li Zenan and He Yucheng reluctantly boarded the ride together. Afterward, Ye Xuan expressed a desire to ride the Ferris wheel, but Li Zenan seemed hesitant, hinting at a fear of heights.
Their outing was cut short when Xu Guoren called Ye Xuan, informing her that Hu Yani wanted to shoot the first video the following day, requiring them to immediately return and prepare. Ye Xuan hastily began packing for the business trip while on a phone call with her mother, who reminded her to stay safe and send her location.
Li Zenan arrived and, after chiding her for packing too many unnecessary items, removed them from her large suitcase, declaring that they were "going to work, not on vacation." He then filled the empty space with his own belongings, asserting his authority as the "client." At the filming location, Hu Yani's styling was admired. Guo Tianlei, revealing his cost-saving measures, enlisted He Yucheng's help to move equipment, prompting He Yucheng to jokingly compare his stinginess to Xu Guoren's.
As filming preparations continued, a man unexpectedly appeared, demanding upfront payment for "field workers." Ye Xuan was about to comply, but Li Xinxia quickly intervened, recognizing the man as a fraud and sending him away. The filming of Hu Yani's first video went smoothly, with the director giving instructions for her hand gestures and camera focus. The shoot wrapped up successfully and ahead of schedule.
While Ye Xuan and Li Zenan were discussing the day's work, a prop behind them suddenly toppled. Li Zenan swiftly pulled Ye Xuan to safety, but she still sprained her ankle. He immediately carried her on his back and asked her to keep her injury a secret from the others. As everyone else prepared to leave, He Yucheng noticed Ye Xuan and Li Zenan were missing and went to look for them, finding Li Zenan carrying Ye Xuan back.
At the hospital, He Yucheng coached Ye Xuan to feign extreme pain to ensure Xu Guoren would cover her medical expenses. However, Li Zenan arrived and announced that Aoke would fully fund Ye Xuan's medical costs since her injury occurred during the shoot. Ye Xuan noticed he also had a minor hand injury, which he brushed off as nothing serious.
Undeterred, He Yucheng continued to instruct Ye Xuan to exaggerate her pain to the doctor, who, seeing through their "act," sternly informed them that the hospital would not partake in forging false medical records. The doctor confirmed Ye Xuan had suffered soft tissue damage but no broken bones, advising her to minimize walking. While He Yucheng went to fetch a wheelchair, Li Zenan unexpectedly picked up Ye Xuan and carried her out, leaving He Yucheng looking dejected upon his return.
Li Zenan then left, entrusting Ye Xuan to He Yucheng. As He Yucheng pushed Ye Xuan in the wheelchair, they encountered Xu Guoren and Li Xinxia. Xu Guoren casually referred to "our mom" being asleep at home, a revelation that stunned both He Yucheng and Ye Xuan as they exchanged surprised glances, realizing the unexpected connection between Li Xinxia and Xu Guoren. He Yucheng took Ye Xuan home, carefully applying a compress to her leg before leaving. Moments later, Li Zenan knocked on Ye Xuan's door and then entered, creating a tense atmosphere between him and the departing He Yucheng.
