About Is Love Episode 5 Recap
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Lin Feifei explained to Zhou Shi the significance of Ning Fei's bowl, revealing it was an heirloom from his deceased father, a skilled potter, who had crafted it as a special "safe bowl" for him. There had originally been two such bowls, with one now missing.
Lin Feifei confessed to accidentally breaking the bowl Ning Fei currently possessed, and she expressed grave concern that Ning Fei, who regarded the bowl not merely as a valuable collectible but as a precious memento of his father, would starve himself to death if an exact replacement could not be found. Zhou Shi reassured her, promising to handle the matter and urging Lin Feifei to remain at the hospital with Ning Fei. Wei Qing visited Ning Fei in the hospital.
Upon learning that Ning Fei was on a hunger strike because his bowl was broken, Wei Qing recalled vivid childhood memories. He remembered his mother introducing a young Xiao Fei, ten years his junior, as a new student who would live with them, instructing Wei Qing to care for him. He also recalled Xiao Fei fiercely guarding his bowl during meals, refusing to let anyone touch it.
A more painful memory surfaced of his father punishing him, accusing him of throwing Xiao Fei's bowl into a lake and nearly causing Xiao Fei to drown while retrieving it. Wei Qing had vehemently denied the accusation, feeling his father always favored Ning Fei. Back in the present, Wei Qing looked at an identical bowl in his private collection, realizing with a hint of cynical amusement that this piece, acquired on a whim, had become Ning Fei's lifeline.
He mused about how it would look if it were shattered. Despite her best efforts, Zhou Shi found the broken bowl beyond her repair. Discovering an online advertisement for a Porcelain Repair Exhibition in Ninghai, showcasing ancient pottery handicrafts, she eagerly rushed to the venue.
Managing to enter what she initially thought was a public exhibition, she was soon confronted by Wei Qing, who revealed it was a private display and he was the exhibitor, with all items originating from his extensive family collection. Zhou Shi was captivated by the Kintsugi repair technique used on the exhibits.
Wei Qing explained that Kintsugi involves using precious materials like natural gold powder to mend broken ceramics, intentionally highlighting the imperfections, thus transforming the cracks into a unique form of art. Zhou Shi, desperate, pleaded with him to help her find a master craftsman to fix a valuable ceramic for a friend, emphasizing the dire situation and promising to repay him. Wei Qing initially declined, then proposed she become his girlfriend.
When Zhou Shi firmly refused, he changed his demand to a five-second kiss. With Ning Fei's life hanging in the balance, Zhou Shi reluctantly agreed, closing her eyes and quietly apologizing to Li Ming Cheng before fulfilling the unusual request. Keeping his promise, Wei Qing gave her an address to send the broken item, assuring her he would arrange the repair.
After Zhou Shi left, Wei Qing, examining his hand, noted with satisfaction that his body had no allergic reaction to her touch, a crucial discovery for him. Wei Qing, having contemplated his distant relationship with his mother, He Yun, decided to take the initiative and visit her at the art gallery. However, He Yun remained professional, immediately presenting him with the gallery's financial reports.
Wei Qing clarified he wasn't there for business, reassuring her he understood the gallery's sentimental value as the place she and his father met, and promised to protect it. He then offered her a gift, but He Yun, burdened by her perceived failures, rejected it and tried to dismiss him. Wei Qing then revealed he knew she was seeking a particular auctioned item and produced the other, intact bowl from Ning Fei's set.
He stated that while it was merely a "toy" to him, it was Ning Fei's "life savior." He Yun, surprised, demanded the bowl, asserting it rightfully belonged to Ning Fei. Wei Qing retorted bitterly, questioning why she would shout at her own son for an "outsider" when he would normally give her anything she desired, but now he felt no such obligation. He Yun tried to snatch the bowl, and in the ensuing struggle, Wei Qing accidentally pushed her.
Enraged, He Yun ordered him to leave. As he departed, Wei Qing defiantly declared that if she wanted the bowl, Ning Fei must personally come and beg him for it. Later, at a bar, a visibly troubled Wei Qing was drinking alone when he encountered Zhang Ran Yu. She feigned lingering affection for him, expressing her inability to move on from their past relationship.
Wei Qing abruptly cut short her performance, exposing her as the one who had hired the assailants who attacked him a week prior, having obtained their phone numbers from the hospital. Cornered, Zhang Ran Yu admitted her role, trying to justify it as a means to vent her anger after their breakup. Wei Qing then revealed he had recorded her confession and demanded she apologize to Zhou Shi, who was inadvertently injured during the attack.
He threatened to post the recording online, leveraging her status as a celebrity influencer, if she refused. He promised to drop the matter if she complied and avoided further trouble. As he left, Wei Qing informed her he had a girlfriend and sent her a photo. Zhang Ran Yu was shocked to see it was Zhou Shi. Lin Feifei called Zhou Shi, updating her that Ning Fei was awake but still refusing to eat, sustained only by IV fluids.
She urged Zhou Shi to retrieve the repaired bowl quickly. Zhou Shi went to Wei Qing, expressing gratitude for the swift repair. As she unwrapped the tightly packaged parcel, Wei Qing realized the broken item was Ning Fei's cherished bowl and that they were neighbors. Resentment flared in Wei Qing as he reflected on Ning Fei's privileged life, where countless people, now including Zhou Shi, always rushed to his aid even after his mistakes.
Feigning a final check, Wei Qing claimed the perfectly mended bowl had undetectable cracks and, as Zhou Shi reached for it, deliberately dropped it, shattering it once more. Zhou Shi was distraught, fearing for Ning Fei's life and feeling personally responsible. Wei Qing, observing her distress, offered a solution, hinting at another identical bowl from the same set. He led her to his vast, museum-like private collection warehouse, warning her not to touch anything she couldn't afford to replace.
He then presented her with an exact replica of Ning Fei's bowl. To ensure its safe transfer, Wei Qing instructed Zhou Shi to perform a "ceremony": holding the bowl behind her back with both hands, closing her eyes, and chanting the "previous owner's name"—his name. As Zhou Shi, eyes closed, dutifully chanted "Wei Qing," he was overcome and kissed her deeply. Zhou Shi, startled and physically constrained, eventually placed the bowl down, pushed him away, and fled.
Wei Qing, momentarily disoriented, stumbled backward into a display stand, causing numerous valuable collectibles to crash to the floor and shatter. Assistant An arrived, shocked by the damage, and inquired if Wei Qing intended to call the police. Wei Qing dismissed the idea of publicizing the incident, but then, with a subtle shift, calmly took photos of the destruction and sent them to Zhou Shi, who reacted with a mix of anger and dismay on her bus ride home.
Wei Qing then confided in Assistant An that despite being rejected, he was content. After ten years, he had finally found someone whose touch did not trigger an allergic reaction in him, confirming she was a precious discovery he would not easily let go. At the hospital, Ning Fei continued to refuse food, despite He Yun's fervent pleas.
He strictly adhered to his older brother's childhood admonition: to only eat what was placed in his own bowl and never to accept food from others, as only family could be truly trusted. Ning Fei finally agreed to eat when Lin Feifei brought him the bowl Zhou Shi had acquired. He Yun was immensely relieved and grateful to Lin Feifei, believing she had found a remarkably accurate imitation of the original bowl.
She admitted her previous misunderstanding of Lin Feifei's intentions, now seeing her genuine care for Ning Fei. Although Lin Feifei tried to downplay her involvement, stating they were just neighbors, He Yun insisted on giving her a substantial sum as a token of her appreciation, asking her and her roommate to continue looking after Ning Fei, who lacked friends and self-care skills.
He Yun also discreetly inquired about the source of the impressive imitation, which she referred to as a "starlight glazed porcelain" replica. Later, Zhou Shi researched the value of Wei Qing's shattered collectibles online and was horrified to discover they were priceless, with individual items valued in the millions, far exceeding anything she could ever hope to repay. That night, she was tormented by a vivid nightmare, reliving a traumatic childhood memory of creditors demanding money and threatening her family.
The following morning, she received an unexpected notification regarding the Yun Ma Scholarship, offering a glimmer of hope amidst her financial despair. Meanwhile, Assistant An presented Wei Qing with an invitation to a charity ball hosted by a celebrity magazine. He informed Wei Qing that Xue Zi, the Chief Representative for the Snow family's SG Group in Greater China, would be attending.
Assistant An noted Xue Zi's youth and her strong position as a contender for the Snow Group heir, despite her infrequent public appearances. Wei Qing expressed surprise at the significant influence of He Wei, who had managed to secure the presence of such a high-ranking executive from an international luxury brand. Recognizing the event's importance, Wei Qing decided he would need to stay longer than his usual brief appearances and contemplated attending with a female companion.
