All I Want for Love Is You Episode 24 Recap
> All I Want for Love Is You Recap
After the public exposure of her diary, Xiaoman retreated to her dormitory, still reeling from the shock. She repeatedly wished she was dreaming, hoping to wake up and find everything normal again. Shen Chenyang followed, attempting to console her by downplaying the situation.
He suggested that being laughed at was not a big deal, even calling himself the "biggest joke in this school," and humorously offered to streak across campus with only his swimming trunks on, accompanied by Jiong Niu, to distract everyone. Despite his efforts, Xiaoman remained distraught, insisting that it was impossible between her and Zuo An, and that she only loved Zuo An. Shen Chenyang then tried to suggest that this outcome was better, as she still had him.
Her despair was palpable as she felt everything was over. Suddenly, Lina called, her voice brimming with excitement, urging Xiaoman to return to the bulletin board. Xiaoman rushed back and found Zuo An had written a response on the board, openly acknowledging her crush with the words, "I heard you have a crush on me. What a coincidence, I have a crush on you too," and asking her to be his girlfriend.
Zuo An then appeared before her and confessed his deep affection, revealing he had liked her for a long time. He spoke of her living in his heart and his fear of her leaving, asking her to stay. Xiaoman, still feeling as if she were in a dream, admitted that Zuo An’s sudden confession, after her long secret crush, was overwhelming and she needed time to adjust.
Zuo An reassured her, reminding her of his past care, emphasizing that he only helped her, not others, and promised she would never feel insecure with him. Their emotional embrace was met with applause. While Xiaoman and Zuo An celebrated their newfound relationship, not everyone shared their joy. Shen Chenyang and Anning, observing the couple, quietly departed, clearly heartbroken.
Xiaoman and Zuo An then strolled hand-in-hand through campus, Xiaoman still feeling as if in a dream, overwhelmed by the suddenness of her happiness. Zuo An gathered the scattered pages of Xiaoman’s diary, explaining he would reassemble them as the diary was very important to them, and that he hadn't read it. Xiaoman, however, revealed that the diary had been stolen, and she only had some torn pages. She suspected Sun Anning of taking the rest.
Zuo An sought out Anning, directly asking if she had taken Xiaoman’s diary. Anning denied it. Zuo An revealed he knew she had done things because of his feelings for Xiaoman, as Liu Dan had informed him, and reiterated that a relationship between them was impossible from the start. Anning, tearful and distraught, defended her past actions as being for his sake and bitterly blamed Xiaoman for all their problems, refusing to accept responsibility.
Zuo An expressed his disappointment, saying he no longer recognized her and found it unfair that she blamed everything on Xiaoman, whom he had always considered kind. Anning retorted that his perception of her kindness was hypocritical, accusing him of treating her as a substitute for her twin sister, Sun Anxin, to atone for something. Zuo An firmly denied ever seeing her as a substitute, stating he only wished for her happiness and safety.
Recognizing her pain, he apologized for the last time, stating that from that moment on, he would no longer act as her brother to avoid further misunderstandings, declaring that Xiaoman was the only person he would protect in his life. Meanwhile, consumed by bitter resentment, Shen Chenyang took a golf club and violently smashed the bulletin board where Xiaoman's diary had been displayed. Overwhelmed by heartache, he then collapsed and fainted.
Zhan Yue, also heartbroken by the news of Xiaoman and Zuo An, sat beneath the bulletin board, drinking heavily. Yaola found him there, offering comfort. Zhan Yue confided in her, expressing his deep sorrow. He spoke of his childhood with Xiaoman, how they had grown up together from kindergarten through university, and how he had always thought they would spend their lives side by side.
He praised Xiaoman’s loyalty and care but lamented that after high school, she changed, with her eyes only for Zuo An, leaving him feeling like a "fifth wheel." Yaola empathized, but also pointed out that Xiaoman's happiness was undeniable. Zhan Yue, feeling worthless, questioned if he was "so bad" and "nothing like" Zuo An, which was why Xiaoman couldn't see him. Yaola firmly rejected this, telling him he was not "nothing" and had his own charm.
To snap him out of his self-pity and drunkenness, Yaola dramatically dragged him into the women's restroom. There, she challenged him to fulfill his previous boast about "eating something" if Zuo An liked Xiaoman. As Zhan Yue protested, she pressed him to sober up, then confessed that she liked him, asking him if he had ever truly seen her.
She revealed that the joint venture company had called her, impressed by his potential, and wanted him to re-interview for an opportunity to train abroad. Yaola offered to accompany him, as she was already planning to study abroad, emphasizing that this was a significant career opportunity for him. For their first official date, Xiaoman, feeling both nervous and excited, called Yaola over to help her with makeup.
She expressed her anticipation, mentioning that Zuo An had texted her, promising a "perfect memory." Yaola, however, advised her to lower her expectations, describing Zuo An as outwardly reserved but intensely private, and speculating that he might not be adept at relationships despite his deep feelings. Yaola cautioned that simply liking someone was different from being in a relationship, comparing a reserved person to a plain boiled cabbage.
Xiaoman agreed to try to "grow with Zuo An" and create a "harmonious atmosphere." When Xiaoman finally rushed to meet Zuo An, she profusely apologized for her tardiness. Zuo An, finding her endearing, immediately complimented her appearance and took her hand. He playfully remarked on her blushing face, which indicated her shyness, making her even more charming to him.
Xiaoman, flustered by his unexpected "love words," admitted she thought they would both be "green hands" at dating, but Zuo An was acting like a seasoned expert. Zuo An then proposed a simple date: dinner and a movie, asking if she would be disappointed by its ordinariness. Xiaoman quickly assured him she wouldn’t be, embracing the idea of growing together through simple experiences.
Their date was interrupted when Lina and Liu Dan frantically arrived to inform them that Shen Chenyang had smashed the bulletin board and was now facing expulsion. Concerned, Xiaoman and Zuo An rushed to the teacher’s office. Inside, Shen Chenyang brazenly admitted to the vandalism, offering to pay for the damages and even establish a scholarship in the department's name, claiming money could solve most problems.
The furious teacher chastised him for his lack of remorse, highlighting his long history of misconduct and how his sister had repeatedly intervened to save him from expulsion. The teacher declared a meeting would be held that afternoon to decide his fate, demanding Shen Chenyang write a profound, original self-review. If he truly acknowledged his mistake, he would be given another chance.
However, Shen Chenyang defiantly refused to make a public review and stormed out, declaring he didn't want to stay at the school anyway. As Shen Chenyang stormed out of the school, his sister, Shen Xiyue, intercepted him, pulling him aside for a stern lecture. She expressed her frustration over his constant trouble-making, especially the bulletin board incident, and ordered him home for a serious talk.
Meanwhile, Xiaoman, still deeply concerned about Shen Chenyang, insisted on visiting him, wanting to persuade him to stay in school. Zuo An, despite their interrupted date, decided to accompany her, assuring her that they wouldn't fight like children. Upon their arrival at Shen Chenyang's place, his sister, Shen Xiyue, confronted Xiaoman directly.
Having heard that Xiaoman was the reason for her brother's actions, she spoke with open hostility, accusing Xiaoman of "entangling" her brother despite not liking him, and implying Xiaoman was not as innocent as she appeared. Shen Chenyang tried to defend Xiaoman and asked his sister not to speak without knowing the full situation. Feeling unjustly maligned and finding Shen Xiyue's behavior unreasonable, Xiaoman and Zuo An decided to leave. Outside, Xiaoman expressed her distress at being misunderstood.
Zuo An gently comforted her, suggesting they not dwell on the incident. He playfully brought up the idea of couple nicknames. Xiaoman affectionately decided to call him "Childe An," while Zuo An, in turn, called her "silly girl," their sweet exchange helping to lift her spirits. Shen Xiyue continued to lecture Shen Chenyang, urging him to return home and stressing that she was his only true family and would eliminate anyone who tried to hurt him.
Despite his earlier defiance, news later circulated among students that Shen Chenyang had begun his self-review. Although some speculated he would refuse to do it, others were surprised when he declared his intention to broadcast his apology live online, much to the exasperation of his department head, signaling his reluctant compliance.
