All I Want for Love Is You Episode 31 Recap
> All I Want for Love Is You Recap
Before Zuo An's departure, he and Xiaoman shared an emotional farewell, affirming their belief that their love would overcome the challenges of a long-distance relationship. Xiaoman confessed her concern about her beloved Childe An living under the same roof with another girl, a situation she found difficult to accept. Zuo An reassured her that he would maintain his integrity for his "sunflower."
Xiaoman then playfully laid out several conditions for him: "hear no evil, see no evil," daily video call reports, and strict boundaries with any girl who might try to court him. Zuo An readily agreed to all her terms. Later, Shen Chenyang found Xiaoman looking dejected and teased her, suggesting she was thinking about Zuo An or had quarreled with him. Xiaoman denied it, but Shen Chenyang pressed on, asking if it concerned Sun Anning.
He half-jokingly suggested they were "comrades in the same trench" as he too harbored feelings for Xiaoman. Xiaoman firmly dismissed his attempts to link her sadness to Sun Anning, emphasizing that Sun Anning could never take Zuo An away from her. Shortly after, Shen Chenyang had a serious private conversation with Zuo An, acknowledging that Xiaoman was deeply anxious about Zuo An living with Sun Anning, despite her outward claims of indifference.
Shen Chenyang asserted that not everyone could be a virtuous person like Liu Xiahui, and Zuo An should know what kind of person Sun Anning was. He confessed that, ironically, he would be happy if Sun Anning had succeeded in taking Zuo An away, as it would clear the path for him to pursue Xiaoman without guilt. However, he also recognized the immense pain Xiaoman would endure if she lost Zuo An.
Shen Chenyang, reflecting on his own life, pleaded with Zuo An not to cause Xiaoman any more unhappiness, calling it his last wish. Immediately after this earnest conversation, Shen Chenyang collapsed and was rushed to the hospital. His sister, Shen Xiyue, rushed to the hospital and scolded Xiaoman and Zuo An for not looking after him.
Upon regaining consciousness, Shen Chenyang defended them, claiming he had run out on his own to see his "handsome little buddy" and missing him greatly. He continued to joke even as Shen Xiyue expressed frustration over his irresponsibility, and urged both his sister and Xiaoman to go and comfort each other. Xiaoman, witnessing his increasingly frail state, felt deep sadness and fear that he might not survive. Back at Zuo An's place, Xiaoman helped him cook.
She revealed she had recently learned to cook, playfully adding that she didn't want any man to be better than Zuo An in any aspect, hinting at Shen Chenyang's renowned cooking skills. They shared a warm, intimate meal. During dinner, Xiaoman presented Zuo An with a gift: his diary, which she had carefully repaired. She asked him to let the diary accompany him to the United States in her stead.
Xiaoman then expressed her regret that she couldn't see him off at the airport the next day because Shen Chenyang's surgery was scheduled for that morning. Zuo An understood, telling her to focus on caring for Shen Chenyang and to inform him immediately after the surgery. On a sunny afternoon, Xiaoman was in tears, prompting Zuo An to comfort her. She explained her tears were due to Shen Chenyang's illness.
Zuo An gently reminded her that Shen Chenyang's recovery was their shared wish. Xiaoman tightly embraced him, feeling a profound sense of happiness in that moment. As Zuo An sat by her bedside, watching her sleep, they both knew a temporary separation was imminent. Despite their reluctance to part, they were certain they would reunite in a year or so, though the exact future remained unclear.
Both were committed to nurturing their hard-won relationship, fearing the regrets they might have decades later if they didn't. They chose to face all future difficulties hand-in-hand. The next day, Zuo An departed for the United States early in the morning. Xiaoman remained at the hospital to accompany Shen Chenyang. Before his surgery, Shen Chenyang, with fading strength, asked Xiaoman to take good care of Jiong Niu. He fell unconscious shortly after and was quickly wheeled into the operating room.
Meanwhile, Zhan Yue, who had debuted as a popular star overseas, and Yaola decided to return to China to develop their careers. However, they soon realized they were barely recognized, making Zhan Yue lament the difficulty of breaking into the Chinese market. Despite the setback, Zhan Yue remained determined to become a superstar and reaffirmed his promise to Yaola that she would always be his backup dancer, no matter his future achievements. Yaola, however, demanded he "marry her."
Later, Xiaoman finally celebrated her graduation. Her roommates expressed their reluctance to part ways, with Lina and Liu Dan suggesting Xiaoman's excellent academic record qualified her for a position at the city's best hospital. However, Xiaoman revealed her desire to return to her hometown to develop her career, explaining she simply missed home.
Three months after returning to her hometown, Xiaoman was still in bed when Zuo An video-called her at 7:00 AM Beijing time, urging her to get up for work as she had already been late five times that month. Xiaoman grumbled about Director Xu Fei, who had transferred to their Yincheng Central Hospital, saying he showed no regard for their past acquaintance and was always asserting his authority.
Zuo An suggested Xu Fei's strictness might stem from a desire to see her improve. Zuo An also mentioned he was busy filling out an application for "African immunotherapy programs," promising to tell her more later. Xiaoman rushed out, still managing to be late, earning a stern look from Director Xu Fei. During patient rounds, Director Xu criticized Xiaoman for failing to memorize a patient's case, specifically a patient with coronary artery stenosis.
When a nurse, Xiaoxue, promptly recited the details, Director Xu highlighted the interns' shortcomings. However, Xiaoman, observing the patient's nails and lips, accurately deduced signs of myocardial hypoxia, contradicting the ECG readings. Director Xu, though initially dismissive, cautioned the interns not to blindly trust machines, emphasizing the importance of observation. He then sternly told Xiaoman, as the top medical graduate, not to be overly proud, likening her correct diagnosis to a "blind cat running into a dead mouse."
He ordered her to memorize all patient cases before leaving work. Later, Director Xu sought out Xiaoman, softening his tone and telling her not to take his earlier harsh words to heart, even suggesting she call him "senior." Xiaoman politely declined, stating that "feigning compliance while acting in opposition" was not her style, humorously suggesting "trimming the sails" or "acting according to circumstances" as alternatives for his behavior.
She insisted on calling him Director Xu and left to memorize cases, humorously noting she didn't have time to chat like him. Xiaoman's colleague commiserated with her, mentioning that every day felt like a battle and she often stayed up late. Her colleague then pointed out Jiajia, a lonely little boy on a nearby bed. Jiajia suffered from congenital heart disease and often pretended to be happy, but her colleague had heard him crying during a night shift.
Xiaoman's curiosity was piqued, and she approached Jiajia to comfort and chat with him. Jiajia asked if Xiaoman's kindness was because he was too sick to grow up, but Xiaoman reassured him, telling him she had met people with more severe conditions.
