Timeless Love Episode 8 Recap
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The Half-Moon Book Cafe saw a surge of visitors after Cheng Feng's dance video went viral, with many fans coming to take pictures. Lian Ruoshen, humorously dismayed that his own fans were "still on their way," approached Cheng Feng to show her the award certificate they had won at the school anniversary. However, as Cheng Feng appeared, a throng of her enthusiastic fans rushed towards her, and in the commotion, Lian Ruoshen's certificate was trampled and ruined.
Later, Cheng Feng surprised Jiang Dian at the restaurant where he had first confessed his feelings. She had arranged a heartwarming display of paper airplanes, each a response to his earlier confession. She apologized for the hurt he had endured because of her and wished for him never to suffer on her behalf again. Expressing gratitude for his presence and protection, she reminded him of his words that they were alike—both thorny, lonely, and longing for love.
She declared her willingness to shed all her thorns to embrace him and asked if they could keep each other warm this winter. With a simple, "Dian, I like you," she kissed him. Jiang Dian, overwhelmed with a happiness he wasn't used to, admitted he sometimes feared such sweetness but vowed to cherish and love her without reservation for the rest of his life. They shared another kiss, solidifying their relationship.
That same night, feeling their new relationship was unreal, Jiang Dian called Cheng Feng from outside the book cafe. Cheng Feng came downstairs barefoot, reassuring him it was all real. When he expressed insecurity over her not replying to his "good night" message, she explained she had been showering and wasn't used to having someone to say good night to, but promised to do so every day from then on.
Noticing her bare feet, Jiang Dian gently warmed them on the couch to prevent her from catching a cold. Before leaving, he asked for a hug, and Cheng Feng agreed, also asking him to accompany her to a psychologist the following day. Upon returning home, Jiang Dian found frantic messages from his mother, who confronted him for being unreachable.
She immediately presented him with information for a school she had chosen for his overseas studies, having already booked his hotel and flight for a visa interview. She dismissed his attempts to object, stating she was too exhausted from work to deal with more trouble. Disheartened, Jiang Dian found solace only by looking at a photo of himself and Cheng Feng. He then took out a pair of couple's helmets, ready to pick her up.
The next day, a man named Richie visited the book cafe to offer Cheng Feng a lucrative endorsement deal for his brand, HA, hoping she was planning a comeback. She politely declined. Jiang Dian arrived during their conversation and, feeling jealous, asserted his new status by drinking the coffee meant for her, claiming she couldn't have it, and telling Richie they had plans. After Richie left, Jiang Dian admitted his jealousy, which Cheng Feng found endearing.
Jiang Dian then accompanied Cheng Feng to her psychologist's appointment. The doctor suggested exposure therapy for a quick result, despite the high risks. Cheng Feng agreed, wanting to overcome her fears quickly. During the session, she was forced to relive the traumatic memory of her mother's death, causing her to break down in terror. Jiang Dian, unable to watch her suffer, burst in and stopped the treatment.
The doctor concluded that her subconscious was still too resistant and suggested they consider hypnotherapy in the future. Meanwhile, Lian Ruoshen, encouraged by Jiang Dian’s advice to follow his heart, called Dai Baoling to sign the artist contract. However, their meeting was interrupted by Pei Xiaoyun, who was furious with Dai Baoling for trying to sign her student. Lian Ruoshen intervened, questioning why Pei Xiaoyun couldn't support his passion.
Pei Xiaoyun remained unconvinced, warning him against expecting easy success and stressing the importance of his studies. She tried to pull him away, but he angrily shook her hand off, causing her to hit her hand on a table. Fuming, Pei Xiaoyun stormed off. Lian Ruoshen later found her on campus and apologized, but their argument reignited. He accused her of looking down on him, and she accused him of not trusting her judgment.
The fight culminated in Pei Xiaoyun returning a hair clip he had given her, which he threw away before they parted angrily. Alone in the music hall, Pei Xiaoyun had a flashback to her childhood, remembering her own mother's reassuring words of support before a dance performance. Later, Dai Baoling complained to Cheng Feng about Pei Xiaoyun's interference.
Revealing her professional frustrations with rivals like Pang Ting and Zhou Yao, she explained her urgent need for new talent like Lian Ruoshen to revive her career. Cheng Feng agreed to arrange a meeting between them on the condition they wouldn't argue in her presence. At a bar, Dai Baoling and Pei Xiaoyun immediately resumed their heated debate over Lian Ruoshen's career versus his studies.
However, as they continued drinking, their anger gave way to drunken apologies and affectionate expressions, and the two reconciled. Meanwhile, Jiang Dian, who was at another bar with a friend, left to pick up Cheng Feng. After paying the bill and arranging for a taxi for her inebriated friends, Cheng Feng was leaving the bar when she was confronted by Zhou Yao, who grabbed her arm. Jiang Dian arrived just in time, swiftly pulled his hand away, and asserted, "She's my girlfriend."
