Binary Love Episode 14 Recap
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Zhou Linlin decided to tell Fang Yuke about her plans to study in France during a hotpot dinner at her house the following day, having already sent him an invitation. Zhu Li decided to invite Lao Ding and Big Mouth, while Wang Jie also announced her intention to invite Lin Ze and Chen Chen, a remark that Zhu Li seemed to notice. Meanwhile, Lao Ding and Big Mouth were at the supermarket, speculating about Zhou Linlin's sudden invitation.
They were convinced she and Fang Yuke were about to formalize their relationship, recalling how close they seemed during Professor Chen's previous visit. Overjoyed at the thought, they celebrated no longer having to witness the antics of the PE students and even bought a large quantity of walnuts, sarcastically suggesting they were for the PE students to "boost their brains." Simultaneously, Lin Ze and Chen Chen were also shopping.
They were discussing Zhou Linlin's upcoming trip to France with Wen Tao, assuming the two were embarking on a sweet romance. They knew Zhou Linlin deeply admired Starck and would not miss this opportunity. The two groups then coincidentally encountered each other, leading to an argument during which Lao Ding and Big Mouth discovered that Zhou Linlin was indeed going to France with Wen Tao, leaving them feeling sorry for Fang Yuke.
Back at home, Zhou Linlin admitted to her friends that she hadn't yet figured out how to tell Fang Yuke. She simply wanted to gauge his reaction, believing that a larger group would ease the awkwardness. She resolved that if Fang Yuke asked her to stay, she would forgo her cherished dream of studying under Starck.
Zhu Li playfully bet that if Fang Yuke didn't try to keep her, she would stop calling herself a "goddess," a title Wang Jie pointed out she had self-proclaimed anyway. Deep down, Zhou Linlin already knew her heart's desire. That evening, at the hotpot dinner, Zhou Linlin announced her acceptance into Starck's Master Class and her impending move to France. Fang Yuke, although already aware, still managed to force a toast. Linlin watched him, but he remained expressionless.
Wen Tao then stood up to congratulate her, also announcing his own departure to France. Fang Yuke fell silent. Zhou Linlin then purposefully asked to drink with Fang Yuke alone, thanking him for his past encouragement, hoping to elicit a deeper response. He rose, congratulated her, acknowledging her long preparation for this dream, and they drank together. Next, Ruting and Xie Duanxi shared their news: they were officially a couple.
Ruting recounted how she had told Xie Duanxi she was going to Germany, and he, without hesitation, rushed to the airport, bought a ticket, and declared he would accompany her whether she stayed or left. Fang Yuke seemed to understand the implied message but still offered no words to persuade Zhou Linlin to stay. Later, as Wen Tao became inebriated, Zhou Linlin approached Fang Yuke. " I'm going to Paris soon," she said, "don't you have anything to tell me?"
Fang Yuke calmly responded that he supported her decision. Linlin pressed him, asking if he shouldn't try to keep her. He explained that he knew Starck was her idol and that he supported her pursuit of her dreams before turning and leaving. Zhou Linlin felt a profound sadness about her departure, and her friends expressed their disapproval of Fang Yuke's actions. Ruting, however, suspected Fang Yuke's behavior was not as simple as it seemed.
She called Xie Duanxi, entrusting him with a "difficult yet glorious mission" to discover Fang Yuke's true feelings. Xie Duanxi confronted Fang Yuke, intentionally leaving his phone line open so Zhou Linlin could overhear. Fang Yuke confessed that he could not bear to make Linlin sacrifice her hard-won opportunity at the master class for him. He explained that her studies in France would only last a year, Starck was her greatest idol, and he would always be there for her.
Overhearing his sincere words, Zhou Linlin was deeply moved to tears. Once Xie Duanxi ended the call, Linlin, now overflowing with happiness, resolved to find Fang Yuke and confess her feelings. An opportune moment arose when they were alone in a train compartment on their journey home. Despite the perfect setting, Zhou Linlin found herself unable to speak the words. To fill the awkward silence, she initiated some hesitant small talk.
Soon after, she received a message about a class reunion and, seizing the chance, invited Fang Yuke to join, but he politely declined, citing holiday family obligations. Feeling increasingly embarrassed and still unable to confess, she sought advice from her friends via text message. Encouraged by their counsel, Zhou Linlin mustered all her courage and bravely declared to Fang Yuke, "Let me get to the point, I adore you! Shall we get in a relationship though it's late?"
However, Fang Yuke had put on his headphones, missing her heartfelt declaration, leaving her bold attempt unfulfilled. At the train station, she tried again to speak to him, but her parents arrived to pick her up, interrupting her attempt. Another opportunity slipped away. She then planned to confess during dinner, only to discover that Fang Yuke's family was visiting relatives, leaving her without a chance. That night, Zhou Linlin waited for Fang Yuke's room light to illuminate.
When it did, she rushed outside and threw pebbles at his window. To her surprise, Fang's father opened the window, and she accidentally blurted out "I like you," which he asked her to repeat, making her quickly backtrack. The next morning, Zhou Linlin was summoned to a class reunion. Expecting to see Fang Yuke there, she was disappointed when he didn't show.
However, she learned from other classmates that Fang Yuke had harbored a secret affection for her for a long time and had even meticulously collected numerous photos of her. This revelation intensified her desire to see him, but he was still at his relatives' home, forcing her to wait impatiently until the New Year. Finally, Fang Yuke returned. Zhou Linlin, eager to meet him, quickly retrieved some rice cakes from her mother to take to his house.
However, due to road repairs near her building, she had to take a detour over the bridge, unknowingly passing Fang Yuke, who was simultaneously on his way to find her. Upon hearing he had gone to her place, she initially wanted to rush back, but Fang Yuke's mother, Mrs. Hong Xia, persuaded her to wait in Fang Yuke's room instead.
Inside his room, Zhou Linlin discovered a personal "Zhou Linlin Museum" – a treasure trove filled with items related to her, meticulously collected by Fang Yuke, each piece a testament to his deep affection. Overwhelmed with emotion, she immediately ran out to find him, her desire to confess more urgent than ever. She finally caught up with him on the bridge. She embraced him tightly, and as fireworks lit up the sky, she finally confessed her love.
She realized that Fang Yuke loved her more deeply than she had ever imagined and was profoundly touched by his careful preservation of their shared memories. In that moment, she also recognized that, without even realizing it, she had quietly fallen in love with him long ago. Fang Yuke, in turn, reaffirmed his love, promising to always be with her.
