Episode Summary
Episode 8 deals with the emotional aftermath of Xiaoxiao's death and the contrasting joy of Pipi receiving a heart transplant. Liu Ziyi faces professional criticism while Qin Wenbin receives praise. Personal connections are explored, with Liu Ziyi joining a marathon club and Jiang Yu attempting to get closer to Gu Shiyi. The episode ends with a misunderstanding regarding favoritism within the hospital.
Spoiler Alert
In Episode 8 of "Good Will Society," the emotional toll of working in a hospital, particularly the pediatric ward, is front and center. Liu Ziyi and Qin Wenbin find themselves seeking solace in the children's ward, a place Qin Wenbin describes as a refuge for doctors. While every department has its share of tears, he notes that the cries of children are the "most beautiful." Liu Ziyi confides in Qin Wenbin about the devastating news of Xiaoxiao's brain death, revealing the profound impact it has had on her. Qin Wenbin offers comfort and reminds her of the importance of maintaining a degree of distance between doctors and patients.
Xiaoxiao's parents make the heart-wrenching decision to donate their daughter's organs, hoping to extend her life in some way. The medical staff expresses their gratitude for this selfless act, but Liu Ziyi is overcome with grief. In a twist of fate, while Xiaoxiao's life ends, Pipi, another young patient, receives the news that a suitable heart donor has been found. Xiao Xu delivers the joyous news to Pipi's family, who react with uncontainable excitement.
The episode also explores the professional repercussions of Xiaoxiao's death. Liu Ziyi faces criticism during a hospital meeting, as Xiaoxiao's rare condition made her surgery a high-stakes gamble. A successful operation would have been a major win for the hospital, but the failure carries significant consequences. Fortunately, Xiaoxiao's parents are understanding and do not cause a scene. Conversely, Qin Wenbin is praised by the Vice President for Pipi's successful surgery, which has boosted the hospital's reputation.
Seeking an outlet for her emotions, Liu Ziyi goes for a run at the track, where she encounters Wang Gaosheng and his marathon club filming a promotional video. Wang Gaosheng seizes the opportunity to recruit Liu Ziyi. Qin Wenbin, noticing Liu Ziyi's distress, offers her a ride home. He attempts to console her, explaining that the Hospital President had to criticize her due to his position, but that her dedication to her patients is undeniable. At the parking lot, Liu Ziyi gives Qin Wenbin money to repair his rearview mirror, acknowledging that she intentionally damaged it previously. Qin Wenbin accepts the payment without hesitation.
Meanwhile, Jiang Yu obtains Gu Shiyi's contact information from the marathon club's group chat. He makes a concerted effort to find a shared bike so he can ride to work with her, but his attempts are unsuccessful. Zhang Chengpeng is recovering well from his surgery, but his unpleasant personality shines through as he treats the nurses like servants. Nurse Liu Bei, feeling sympathetic because he has no one to care for him, helps him despite feeling unwell herself. She is reminded of her own father's illness and how the medical staff cared for him while she was away taking exams. Wang Gaosheng tries to corner the Vice President to discuss his thesis, but the Vice President is too busy. Wang Gaosheng mistakenly believes that the Vice President helped Jiang Yu secure a spot in the Talent Apartments, assuming it was a sign of favoritism. However, the Vice President denies any involvement, stating he would never violate the rules and vows to investigate the matter, leaving Wang Gaosheng stunned.
