Because of Love Episode 10 Recap
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At an alumni reunion, Mr. Liu enthusiastically praised both Tan Jing and Nie Yusheng, reminiscing about their academic excellence and their past as the admired "golden couple." However, his words created an awkward atmosphere. Tan Jing quickly clarified that they had broken up a long time ago. Another classmate remarked on Tan Jing having a child now, calling it a "pity." While others discussed their children's activities, Nie Yusheng remained silent, drinking steadily.
Chubster, another classmate, lightened the mood by offering cake and vouchers. After the reunion, Nie Yusheng, quite inebriated, stumbled to the restroom. Tan Jing later found him sitting alone and offered him some water. In the taxi ride home, he leaned his head on her shoulder, finding a moment of shared, quiet comfort. That night, Nie Yusheng sat at home, looking at a photo from the alumni gathering, his thoughts heavy.
Tan Jing, also unable to sleep, heard her son, Sun Ping, murmuring. She went to comfort him, then started braiding red ropes, a custom from her hometown meant for good luck and protection for loved ones who are sick or traveling. The next morning during hospital rounds, Mr. Fang led a large team. When they reached Sun Ping's bed, Mr. Fang's tone became serious.
He criticized Nie Yusheng's illegible handwriting on the doctor's orders, questioning the standard of his prescriptions and the safety of the medication. He also pressed Nie Yusheng on the progress of the "CM Program" project, stating that everything was ready except for Nie Yusheng's final push. For Tan Jing, watching this brought back memories of their high school days, when Nie Yusheng was often scolded by teachers.
A colleague intervened by mentioning another patient on bed seven who was on a ventilator, prompting Mr. Fang to move on. Later, Nie Yusheng found Tan Jing, who formally thanked him for advancing the project and for his care for Sun Ping. She asked for the latest deadline to provide her decision, and he replied, "Latest by tomorrow." Back in his office, Mr. Fang continued to reprimand Nie Yusheng, questioning his focus and his relationship with Sun Ping.
Nie Yusheng clarified he had no personal relationship with Sun Ping, only that the family faced financial difficulties. Mr. Fang brought up Nie Yusheng calling the Critical Emergency Room for the patient. Nie Yusheng admitted he forgot, but Mr. Fang sternly warned him about losing focus and the potential for major problems if he continued like this. Outside the office, colleagues offered Nie Yusheng support, reassuring him that Mr. Fang's criticism stemmed from care.
One colleague offered to switch shifts, taking Nie Yusheng's night shift so he could rest. Suddenly, a nurse rushed in, informing Nie Yusheng about an eight-year-old boy named Fengfeng who had fallen at a construction site, with four concrete irons piercing his body, one of them near his heart. Nie Yusheng immediately rushed to prepare for surgery. News reports had already spread about the accident, and reporters gathered at the hospital.
In the operating room, Nie Yusheng, using a sternal saw and rib spreader, skillfully navigated the complex surgery. He confirmed that a concrete iron had luckily not pierced the heart directly, only causing some bleeding. He meticulously sewed the wound with a 4-0 suture, working tirelessly for over eight hours with his team. Afterwards, he stated that the boy's survival depended on luck, and if he made it through the night, the prognosis would be more optimistic.
Shu Qin visited Tan Jing in the hospital, bringing a donation from the company and some money from herself, apologizing that the company’s donation wasn't more as Tan Jing was still on probation. Tan Jing expressed her gratitude. Shu Qin noticed Tan Jing braiding a red rope, learning it was a hometown custom for good luck for the sick or those traveling far.
She then learned Tan Jing was from Ning'an and had attended Ning'an No.4 High School, a place known for its beautiful royal poinciana flowers. Shu Qin found it a coincidence as Nie Yusheng was also from Ning'an No.4. When Shu Qin later brought Nie Yusheng lunch, she was surprised to learn he had performed Fengfeng's critical surgery. She then noticed Nie Yusheng wearing an identical red rope, making her thoughtful.
Nie Yusheng went to visit his father, Nie Dongyuan, accompanied by Shu Qin. In the hallway, he encountered Wang Yuling returning with food and spontaneously suggested she could find stir-fried tomato and scrambled egg at the canteen. As they walked away, Shu Qin immediately found his comment strange, questioning how he knew about the dish, especially given his strong aversion to tomatoes. Nie Yusheng dismissed it as a surgeon's "professional instinct."
Meanwhile, a perplexed Wang Yuling recounted the incident to Tan Jing, who then revealed that during her pregnancy, when she had no appetite, that specific dish was the only thing she could eat consistently. Meanwhile, Nie Dongyuan, deeply affected by Fengfeng's accident and his own illness, reflected on the meaning of money and life. He decided to cover all of Fengfeng's medical expenses, stating that "money is cold, but humans are warm," and he wanted to accumulate good karma.
He then instructed Nie Yusheng to call Mr. Jiang, the real estate agent, to emphasize strengthening construction site management to prevent similar incidents. He also asked for his secretary, Mr. Quan, to settle Fengfeng's medical bills. When Nie Yusheng mentioned he didn't have Mr. Jiang's number, Nie Dongyuan, with a touch of exasperation, told him to get it from Mr. Quan.
Shu Qin laughed, comparing Nie Yusheng to Sun Wukong, unable to escape his father's grasp, noting that his father was already preparing him as a successor. She urged Nie Yusheng to accept his fate, reminding him he was Nie Dongyuan's "only son." Nie Yusheng immediately corrected her, revealing he was "not an only son" and that his father had another son. He confided in Shu Qin that he had only told one person about this before.
He described his initial belief in his father's love for his mother and himself, and his later shock at discovering his father's other family. Learning that his half-brother was three years older than him made him feel "disgusting," questioning what in his life was truly real. He then recalled Tan Jing reassuring him that even if everything else was fake, her love for him was "real."
Shu Qin comforted him, suggesting that perhaps he was lucky to have met someone whom he could trust so completely. Following this revelation, Shu Qin returned to her office and looked up Tan Jing’s personnel file, confirming that she was indeed the unforgettable first love from Nie Yusheng's past. At the hospital, Tan Jing overheard a nurse discussing patients.
She learned that a child named Yuanyuan, previously on bed six, had undergone surgery but "hasn't come back," implying she did not survive. At the office, an employee brought Shu Qin Daisy's leave report, commenting on how Daisy, "specially hired" by Mr. Sheng, was taking such a long leave despite being on probation, speculating she might get a promotion upon return. Shu Qin advised her to focus on work instead of gossip.
Finally, Sun Zhijun approached Nie Dongyuan's car, demanding compensation for an industrial injury seven years ago that resulted in him becoming infertile. He shouted at Nie Dongyuan, declaring, "Karma will find you!" before security guards pulled him away. Nie Dongyuan was not in the car.
