Binary Love Episode 6 Recap
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On the rooftop of Building No. 7, surrounded by heart-shaped candles under the moonlight, Fang Yuke stood before Zhou Linlin. He was about to declare, "Linlin, I am Genius Yu," when Wen Tao dramatically appeared with fireworks, interrupting their moment of confession. Earlier that day, twelve hours before their rooftop meeting, Fang Yuke and Wen Tao both unexpectedly appeared in Zhou Linlin's first industrial design class, taught by Mr. Gu Xijue.
Zhu Li commented that Fang Yuke was clearly there to accompany Linlin. With no other available seats, Linlin found herself sitting next to Fang Yuke, who claimed an interest in design classes due to his second degree. Mr. Gu initiated the class by asking about the essence of design. When Wang Jie provided a standard, textbook answer that didn't satisfy him, Mr. Gu called on Zhou Linlin.
He gave her an alternative question, asking what kind of person Fang Yuke was. Linlin chose to answer the original question, articulating that design's essence lies in convenience, optimization, and being people-oriented, envisioning products as users' friends that accompany them, listen, and assist. Mr. Gu praised her insightful answer and asked about her favorite designer. Linlin named Philippe Starck, prompting Mr. Gu to mention a master class by Starck in Paris, encouraging her to apply if interested.
Shortly after, Wen Tao arrived, explaining he was taking the class as an elective. Zhu Li, feeling that it was her "sister's admirer," moved seats to allow Wen Tao to sit beside Linlin. Fang Yuke then explained he was there for his second degree, leading to Linlin teasing them about their reasons for attending her class.
For their first assignment, Mr. Gu tasked the students with designing cups within thirty minutes, emphasizing creativity over drawing skill, to assess their design thinking. Xie Ruixi, despite not being on duty, was seen watering flowers in the lab, anticipating his hosta flowers' bloom and looking out intently, while Ye Ruting contemplated adding him on WeChat from her dorm.
Back in class, Zhou Linlin's submission was exceptional, featuring six distinct cup designs with detailed schematics, a level of skill Mr. Gu deemed top-tier in the department. Fang Yuke, admitting he couldn't draw, presented a unique approach rooted in his expertise in computer UI design. He explained that considering usability and user experience for smartphones aligned with the people-oriented nature of industrial design, leading him to design cups as icons using basic geometric shapes. Mr. Gu praised his innovative perspective.
Conversely, Wen Tao's abstract design was deemed a "negative example" due to his lack of drawing skills. Mr. Gu then grouped Wen Tao with the highly capable Zhou Linlin, much to Fang Yuke's apparent displeasure. Later, the class was divided into groups of three for a semester-long project.
Fang Yuke, wanting to be in Linlin’s group, subtly bribed Wang Jie by offering to upgrade her social app for more precise screening, securing her agreement not to join Linlin's group, thus allowing him to join Linlin and Wen Tao. During lunch, the trio attempted to discuss their project, but Fang Yuke and Wen Tao engaged in a childish rivalry over Linlin, with Wen Tao placing carrots on her plate and Fang Yuke promptly removing them, insisting Linlin disliked them.
Annoyed by their antics, Linlin stated that they weren't there to discuss the project and left the dining hall, forbidding them from following. Fang Yuke and Wen Tao later sought her out in the library, both apologizing. Fang Yuke expressed regret for annoying her at lunch, while Wen Tao criticized Fang Yuke for being controlling and apologized for their argument. Linlin accepted their apologies but declined the food they brought, preferring to focus on their assignment.
Wen Tao then suggested a visit to a new, highly-rated horror escape room downtown for inspiration. Linlin initially declined, but upon hearing Fang Yuke, in an attempt to explain the difficulty of Starck's master class, utter the phrase, "If you can't reach it by tiptoeing, try jumping, then," she was taken aback. This familiar phrase, combined with previous hints like a matching IP address, solidified her realization that Fang Yuke was indeed Genius Yu.
With a newfound sense of clarity, Linlin urged Fang Yuke to admit his mistakes, prompting him to agree that new inspiration was needed before changing direction. When Wen Tao reiterated the escape room idea, Linlin, now aware of Fang Yuke's fear of ghosts, unexpectedly agreed to go immediately, which also led Fang Yuke to reluctantly agree to join. Preparations for the escape room began.
Fang Yuke, despite his fear of ghosts, was determined to go with Linlin and started researching the game's design to mitigate his anxiety. His roommate, Old Ding, offered to explain the game, which Fang Yuke accepted, preferring a player's insights over unsettling videos. Meanwhile, Zhu Li, having been informed by Linlin of Fang Yuke's deception, questioned why Linlin wouldn't directly confront him. Linlin explained her frustration with his secrecy and revealed his single weakness: a fear of ghosts.
Zhu Li, along with Wang Jie, agreed to help Linlin scare Fang Yuke. Fang Yuke's roommates, Old Ding and Big Mouth, also planned to assist Fang Yuke by creating opportunities for him and Linlin to be alone while trapping Wen Tao. At the escape room, Wen Tao declared his intent to protect Linlin, who playfully asked Fang Yuke if he was scared, offering him a chance to quit. Fang Yuke, however, insisted he was not afraid, and they all entered.
Inside, Zhu Li, attempting to scare others, ended up scaring herself and ruining her makeup. Wang Jie, ever the pragmatist, became engrossed in identifying flaws in the escape room's design and ended up discussing Morse code and game mechanics with the designer, leaving Linlin and Fang Yuke alone.
Linlin seized the moment to don a ghost mask and scare Fang Yuke, who initially fled in terror but then returned, expressing concern that she might be scared alone, an action that deeply touched Linlin. Afterward, Zhu Li emerged with ruined makeup, while Wang Jie received complimentary tickets for her keen eye in spotting game defects. Linlin and Fang Yuke then arranged to meet at 9:30 PM on the rooftop of Building No. 7 to talk.
Elsewhere, Ye Ruting returned to the dorms, giving gifts to her roommates. She directly asked Zhou Linlin about her relationship with Xie Ruixi, admitting her own feelings for him. Linlin clarified that she had no romantic interest in Xie Ruixi, reassuring Ye Ruting and strengthening their friendship as roommates. Xie Ruixi, having waited in the greenhouse all day, finally messaged Ye Ruting, asking if she was still coming.
Wang Jie overheard Linlin and Fang Yuke's conversation about their rooftop meeting and quickly informed Wen Tao, who, believing it to be a romantic date, recruited his friends to decorate the rooftop with heart-shaped candles and fireworks for a surprise confession of his own. Just as Fang Yuke arrived at the rooftop of Building No. 7, he saw the heart-shaped candles and mistook them for Linlin's romantic gesture, filling him with joy.
Zhou Linlin then appeared, and as Fang Yuke was about to confess his identity as Genius Yu, Wen Tao suddenly emerged with fireworks, creating a grand spectacle that effectively interrupted Fang Yuke's long-awaited confession. Meanwhile, in an earlier instance, Fang Yuke had visited his professor, Mr. Gu Xijue, who taught "The Principle of Microcomputer." Fang Yuke inquired if he could be excused from attending the regular classes, explaining he was pursuing a second degree.
To demonstrate his capability, he presented several assignments he had completed based on the previous semester's curriculum for the course. Impressed by Fang Yuke's clear thinking, Mr. Gu not only praised his work but also invited him to join the university's software development project.
