Binary Love Episode 13 Recap
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Linlin entered Fang Yuke's room to ask about breakfast and stumbled upon an awkward scene with him and Wen Tao. Fang Yuke quickly tried to explain that his hand was stuck in his zipper, attempting to show her, but his hand suddenly came free, making the situation even more embarrassing. Linlin, flustered, asked about breakfast, only for Wen Tao to reveal he had already ordered it for tomorrow, inviting her to join them.
Linlin initially claimed she had already eaten, then quickly corrected herself, saying she wouldn't need to order if they had it covered. Before leaving, she awkwardly advised them to keep their door closed next time, as she had entered because it was open. Back in her own room, she felt utterly mortified. That night, Fang Yuke messaged her, telling her to rest well and offering to do rope skipping with her the next day.
Linlin laughed aloud upon hearing his voice message, while Fang Yuke, recalling her cute embarrassment, almost dropped his phone. Meanwhile, during a heavy downpour, Ruting rushed out of her room. Xie Duanxi, concerned for her safety, followed her, urging her to return indoors as it was dangerous. However, Ruting was determined to protect her tomato seedling from the rain.
She rejected Xie Duanxi's suggestion to replant if it was lost, explaining she had made a wish upon it and it "must" blossom without any issues. After securing the seedling, she told Xie Duanxi that the plants were the fruits of his hard work and she wouldn't let them be harmed. She then playfully instructed him to carry her so she could pull down the rain tarp. Once they were back inside, Xie Duanxi gently dried her hair.
As Ruting leaned in for a kiss, he became nervous and abruptly retreated, immediately going to his room to take a shower. Later, Ruting received a phone call from her father, who inquired about her decision regarding studying in Germany, to which she simply smiled. The next morning, Wen Tao informed Linlin that his coach had called him back for urgent training. He handed her a list of nutritionist-approved foods, advising her to mind her diet to prevent further pain.
He promised to return immediately after training and urged her to call him if she felt unwell. Linlin, in turn, told him to hurry before his coach got angry, cheering him on as he left. Shortly after, Xie Duanxi went to Ruting's room, only to be told by a classmate that she had left before dawn, likely returning home. He called her, expressing his surprise that she hadn't informed him.
Ruting then revealed she was flying to Germany at 5 PM that afternoon. Xie Duanxi, alarmed, pressed her for details about her trip, asking why she was going and when she would return. Ruting, secretly delighted by his concern, playfully asked why he cared. Xie Duanxi, finding an excuse, mentioned that her little seedling would blossom soon. Ruting simply told him to send her a photo if it did, then hung up.
Seeing no other option, Xie Duanxi grabbed his luggage and rushed out. Linlin, still thinking about Fang Yuke, wondered if he was awake and what to bring him. Just then, Fang Yuke messaged her, asking if she was up. She hurried to his room and, to ease his discomfort, drew "does not ache or itch" on his arm and gently scratched his back when he complained of an itch. She then realized he couldn't manage showering on his own.
She called his roommates for help, but they were all busy with end-of-semester assignments and experiments. With no one else available, Linlin reluctantly offered to help Fang Yuke bathe, despite his initial protest. She carefully scrubbed his back, raising her hand higher when he requested it. After a while, she left him a towel and waited outside.
Hearing a noise, she worried he had fallen and rushed back in, only to find him naked, clutching the shower curtain to cover himself. Fang Yuke sheepishly explained his shampoo had fallen before she burst in. At the airport, Ruting waited, confident Xie Duanxi would come. She even counted down from five, but when she turned, he wasn't there. Confused, she was then embraced from behind by Xie Duanxi.
He revealed he had bought a ticket for the same flight to Germany, declaring his intention to stay with her for a month, three months, or even indefinitely if she decided to remain there. He confessed his love, explaining he couldn't wait for her tomato plant to blossom as a sign. Apologizing for his less passionate expression of love, he placed her hand over his heart, telling her it had already quietly blossomed.
They shared a passionate kiss, and he promised to express his feelings more fully from that day on. As they headed to security, Ruting stopped him, confessing she hadn't actually bought a ticket. Xie Duanxi, unfazed, simply said he wouldn't blame her, to which Ruting playfully asserted her position as his girlfriend, daring him to. Later, Fang Yuke was engrossed in coding when Linlin entered, apologizing for walking in without knocking as he hadn't answered.
He explained he hadn't heard her. Linlin expressed concern for his injured arm, asking if he should take a leave. Fang Yuke insisted he needed to catch up on missed classes and prepare for discussions with his tutor. Linlin, observing his struggle, offered to help him by typing as he dictated. Their coding session turned into playful banter, with Linlin accidentally crashing his computer. Fang Yuke initially suggested they get dinner, but Linlin, determined, insisted on fixing the computer first.
They eventually managed to restart it and continued working. The next morning, Professor Chen arrived at Fang Yuke's dorm, insistent on seeing him, despite his roommates' attempts to stall him. Linlin, waking Fang Yuke, panicked, worried about how to explain her presence. Fang Yuke bought them time, claiming he was naked. Linlin quickly donned a hat and mask, pretending to be a cleaner.
Professor Chen, however, grew suspicious and even asked for her contact information for cleaning services at his own home. Fang Yuke finally confessed her identity, and Linlin apologized for the misunderstanding. Professor Chen then revealed the purpose of his visit: to offer Fang Yuke a place in the prestigious year-long "827 project," a list on which Fang Yuke's name was included. Concerned about Fang Yuke's commitment to his second degree, Professor Chen asked him to consider it carefully.
Fang Yuke initially hesitated, not wanting to abandon his second degree. Linlin, however, encouraged him, emphasizing the rare opportunity and assuring him they would have plenty of time together, and she could even tutor him in industrial design. Reminded of his unwavering determination, Fang Yuke called Professor Chen, accepting the project. Afterward, Linlin returned to her dorm, where her friends were discussing the competitive Starck Master Class, noting that only one spot in Asia would be available next year.
Ruting then made a celebratory return, declaring her countryside trip a "super success" and distributing gifts. She hinted at her newfound happiness in love, wishing her friends similar success. Her friends quickly deduced she was now in a relationship with Xie Duanxi. Ruting then inquired about Linlin's progress with Fang Yuke.
Linlin, claiming there was no progress, was surprised when Ruting revealed that Fang Yuke had rushed to Xie Duanxi's house, fearing Xie Duanxi would steal Linlin away, and confessed his love and desire to pursue her. Linlin's friends pressed her to admit her feelings for Fang Yuke, and she finally confessed to having "different feelings" for him. Her friends, overjoyed, declared it a "big success" and demanded a celebratory meal from Fang Yuke after their exams.
Later, a classmate informed Linlin that their design projects had been rejected by Mr. Gu for lack of practicality. Remembering Fang Yuke's difficulties showering, Linlin was inspired to design an "automatic bath brush." She proudly presented her design, detailing its innovative features: four types of bristles for different body parts, three power levels for diverse cleaning needs, and a simplified operation for people with physical disabilities.
She explained that she designed it for a friend who was injured and had trouble bathing. Mr. Gu, impressed, suggested Fang Yuke test the brush and provide user feedback, acknowledging his current injury. Fang Yuke waited for Linlin after class, observing the "does not ache or itch" drawing still on his arm. When Linlin emerged with her large brush model, Fang Yuke playfully thanked her for designing it for her "good friend."
Linlin jokingly denied it was exclusively for him, citing Mr. Gu's request for user feedback. Their playful exchange was interrupted by Linlin's friends, who had been waiting to eavesdrop. They playfully "borrowed" Linlin from Fang Yuke for the night, and he agreed, asking her to inform him when she got home. Meanwhile, Wen Tao's coach furiously confronted him for not submitting his application for the French competition, stressing the approaching deadline.
Wen Tao tried to defer, but his coach demanded immediate submission, stating nothing was more important than the match. Wen Tao, still hesitant, was silenced by his coach. Later, Linlin's roommates discovered she had been admitted to the Starck Master Class in France. They celebrated, excitedly noting that Wen Tao could now go to France with her. Upon hearing the news, Wen Tao immediately searched for his application form to submit it.
Linlin discussed the admission offer with Fang Yuke, who acknowledged the inherent dilemma between love and career. With only five days to decide, Fang Yuke advised her to think deeply before making such a personal decision. That night, Fang Yuke found himself struggling with his homework, his mind preoccupied with Linlin.
He admitted that looking at her peacefully sleeping made his "mind go blank and slow down," playfully asking her to forgive him and consider it a small perk of his broken arm.
