Binary Love Episode 24 (Ending) Recap
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Zhou Linlin and Ruting were taken to an unfamiliar place, surprised by the elegant decor. Suddenly, Fang Yuke and Xie Ruixi appeared, Fang Yuke dressed in a black suit and Xie Ruixi in a white suit. Fang Yuke explained that he had thought it over and decided that Linlin should choose her own wedding dress. Ruting smiled, and Linlin, remembering her plans with her roommates, quickly took out her phone to cancel their "shopping" trip and inform them.
Xie Ruixi then told Ruting that he was not good at surprising her, but Ruting admitted that while his surprises might be a little old-fashioned, his ability to salvage a situation was commendable. She then walked off with him. Fang Yuke approached Linlin, who awkwardly asked if it was too late to say their meeting was a coincidence. He asked if she had fun "shopping," to which Linlin retorted that he was too suspicious and she was a bit clever.
Their wedding planner, Chen Fei, then arrived, reminding them that she charged by the hour and urging Linlin to try on dresses immediately to avoid further expenses. Fang Yuke confidently told Linlin to try on the dresses, which were new designs from Paris Haute Couture Week, meticulously handpicked by him, having traveled over 5053 kilometers. He believed she would truly love them. As Linlin and Ruting tried on dresses, Fang Yuke and Xie Ruixi waited outside.
When Ruting emerged, Xie Ruixi was completely captivated, recalling their first meeting where she stood out in the crowd, shining like a star, her brilliance undimmed by anyone. Ruting declared she had made her choice, taking that particular dress. When Xie Ruixi asked if she wouldn't try on others, Ruting playfully announced that he, however, would have to try on all the suits as a "punishment," ordering him not to come out until he was done.
Xie Ruixi agreed, calling her "my dear wife." When Linlin appeared in her wedding gown, Fang Yuke was equally stunned, telling her she looked gorgeous and that his "memory wasn't enough," to which Linlin teased that his "host needed to cool down." Fang Yuke explained that he and Xie Ruixi had planned this surprise because he saw her working so hard lately, often falling asleep from exhaustion.
He admitted that her jealous and angry reactions to his secrecy had been endearing, which was why he waited until today to reveal everything, finally apologizing for keeping it a secret for so long. Linlin remarked that an apology now might spoil the mood and then initiated a kiss. Fang Yuke warned her that her actions would make him want to "make a mistake" before lifting her veil and kissing her passionately.
Meanwhile, Ruting laid down her conditions for Xie Ruixi: he belonged to her forever, he mustn't get close to any other girl without her permission, and only she could see his collarbone, meaning he had to be bundled up even in summer so that other girls wouldn't be attracted. Lastly, she told him not to try and surprise her anymore, as his very existence was the most romantic surprise of her life.
The romantic moment was abruptly interrupted when Zhu Li and Wang Jie arrived, immediately confronting and fighting Chen Fei, mistaking her for someone else. Linlin and Ruting were bewildered, calling out for them to stop. Linlin asked if they hadn't canceled their "shopping" trip. Zhu Li explained her phone was dead. Chen Fei complained that it was her first time being beaten while wedding planning.
Zhu Li then asked who the "beautiful fairy" was, and Linlin introduced Chen Fei as their wedding planner, explaining it was all a misunderstanding. Zhu Li and Wang Jie profusely apologized, even complimenting Chen Fei's stunning appearance. Later, at his company meeting, Fang Yuke was impatient about the progress of their new software, constantly repeating "too slow" and showing Da Zui the wedding photos, confessing, "I just can't wait." Back home, he and Linlin discussed wedding venues.
Linlin suggested they hold the wedding in their hometown, to which Fang Yuke readily agreed. He then proposed moving the wedding date up to just ten days away, surprising Linlin with the speed. Fang Yuke explained that he had been waiting many years for this day. Upon arriving at Linlin's family home, Fang Yuke greeted her parents by calling them "Mom" and "Dad."
However, Linlin's mother swiftly informed him that according to tradition, the bride and groom could not see each other on the eve of the wedding, sending him away to meet at the ceremony despite his protests about his long drive. She later explained to Linlin that meeting before the wedding would cause a "clash of happiness," and "good luck to be gone." During dinner, Linlin’s father, Zhou Daming, became emotional, tearfully telling her to take good care of herself.
Linlin reassured him, promising that she would be happy and he shouldn't worry. Meanwhile, at Fang Yuke’s home, his mother shared that his nephew, originally scheduled to perform the "bed-pressing ritual," was in the hospital with diarrhea. She explained the tradition: the matrimonial bed must not be slept in alone or left empty, or the couple would not achieve a long and happy marriage.
She specified that they needed a single, unmarried male, born in the year of the Dragon or Rabbit, with no prior dating experience, and ideally, "a more handsome guy." Just then, Wen Tao arrived with a wedding gift. Fang Yuke’s mother, finding him suitable, asked him to perform the "bed-pressing ritual." Wen Tao also jokingly warned Fang Yuke that if he couldn't make Linlin happy, he would be ready to take his place.
At the same time, Zhu Li, Wang Jie, and Ruting gathered at Linlin's house for her last night as a single woman, with Wang Jie proudly displaying her diamond ring. The bridesmaids promised each other they would not steal Linlin's thunder at the wedding. The wedding day arrived, with Fang Yuke eagerly awaiting the ceremony. In the dressing room, Zhu Li was indulging in cake, refusing to let Linlin have any, fearing she would become bloated.
She even offered Linlin a forehead balm for dizziness. Soon, Zhu Li and Wang Jie began squabbling; Zhu Li accused Wang Jie of attempting to steal Linlin's thunder with her dazzling diamond ring and bag. Wang Jie retorted that her dress, which she "modified a little bit," merely showed off her "sexy body" that was too constrained in the original design. Ruting tried to mediate the escalating argument. Linlin eventually had to send them away to the ceremony.
Just as Linlin was about to sneak a piece of cake, she was called to the stage. On stage, Fang Yuke declared his eternal love for Zhou Linlin, promising to cherish her and always share her deepest secrets and whimsical ideas until his last breath. Linlin, in turn, confessed that she had secretly loved him for years without realizing it, pledging to be by his side for the rest of her life. During the ring exchange, Linlin's parents grew emotional.
The bouquet toss quickly descended into chaos as Zhu Li and Wang Jie fiercely fought over it. Zhu Li argued she deserved it more as she didn't have a boyfriend, while Wang Jie, already in a relationship with Xiao Yi, thought she should have it. Witnessing the spectacle, Ruting told Xie Ruixi that she no longer wanted to get married, finding the whole process exhausting with so many rules and the risk of her friends stealing her thunder.
Xie Ruixi, however, only cared that she would be his bride, suggesting a private wedding just for the two of them, which he framed as an "order." Amidst the commotion, Da Zui surprised Zhu Li by professing his love and proposing with a diamond ring, leading to a passionate kiss between them. As Linlin and Fang Yuke began toasting their guests, the spotlight inadvertently highlighted Zhu Li and Da Zui, much to their embarrassment.
Ruting and Wang Jie quickly stepped in to cover for them, diverting guests' attention to the dessert table. Backstage, Linlin, looking ghastly pale, revealed she was not angry but "starving," realizing how difficult the wedding process was. Zhu Li and Wang Jie immediately stopped arguing, concerned for Linlin’s well-being. Linlin reassured them that she didn't mind the chaos or if her thunder was stolen; all that mattered was having them by her side.
Realizing that the ongoing toasting meant no opportunity for Linlin to eat, Fang Yuke decided to take her out for a proper meal. With the help of their friends, who intentionally "stole the thunder" on stage to create a diversion, Linlin and Fang Yuke successfully slipped away from the wedding.
They ended up at a hot pot restaurant, which Fang Yuke had specially opened for them by telling the owner that the girl who used to order two bags of instant noodles every time was now married. There, they shared a sweet, intimate post-wedding feast. Linlin lovingly reflected on Fang Yuke's changes over the years, and he asked her if she would watch him change every day and grow old with him. She agreed, and he affectionately asked her to call him "Honey."
