Binary Love Episode 7 Recap
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On the rooftop, Fang Yuke finally confessed to Zhou Linlin, telling her, "I'm Genius Yu." However, Linlin calmly replied, "I already knew that." Just then, Wen Tao appeared, having misunderstood Linlin's intention to be alone on the roof. Linlin asked Wen Tao to step back, then urged Fang Yuke to continue. Fang Yuke admitted he had wanted to reveal his identity for a long time.
Wen Tao interjected, claiming it wouldn't change anything, prompting both Linlin and Fang Yuke to tell him to be quiet. Linlin confronted Fang Yuke, asking when he had actually planned to tell her. She recalled an instance when he had wanted to confess after hearing her discuss Genius Yu with Xie Ruixi, but she had left before he could.
Linlin pointed out he had missed numerous opportunities, including after the NCEE, when she found him but he let Xie Ruixi take the blame, and during their journeys to college. Fang Yuke explained that after the incident at the broadcasting studio, he struggled with how to approach her. Knowing she didn't want to see him, he chose to remain by her side using the persona of Genius Yu, believing it was the best way.
Linlin, however, expressed her dislike for being the last to know the truth, stating that if he truly respected her, he should have been honest from the start. With nothing more to say, she turned and left, Fang Yuke following closely behind. Meanwhile, after turning off the lights in the lab, Xie Ruixi found Ye Ruting waiting outside. He was pleased to see her, having assumed she was busy because she hadn't replied to his messages.
Ye Ruting asked if he felt disappointed when she didn't respond, urging him to answer with his heart. Xie Ruixi grew shy. He then led her to see a special plant that had flourished, and Ye Ruting naturally linked arms with him. Inside the dimly lit incubation room, Ye Ruting was surprised to see glowing mushrooms.
Xie Ruixi explained they were fluorescent fungi, commonly known as "Ant Street Lamps," which glow at night to attract insects and spread their spores, a strategy for reproduction. Ye Ruting remarked that his world was far more interesting than she had imagined and expressed a desire to learn about more of his unusual plants. Back in her dorm, Zhou Linlin’s roommates pressed her for her thoughts on Fang Yuke's confession.
Linlin admitted that if he were a stranger, his persistence would be touching, but their shared history made it difficult to forgive his repeated deceptions. Despite her feelings, Fang Yuke continued to send her messages, apologizing for keeping the truth from her. That night, Fang Yuke was restless, unable to sleep. Professor Chen called him, praising his recent assignments and offering him a school project related to his work, sending him the details to apply.
Fang Yuke added a reminder to his sticky note: "Apologize to Zhou Linlin." Later, Xie Ruixi walked Ye Ruting back to her dormitory. She mentioned having moved back to be closer to him, making him blush. They agreed to visit his collection again when the next batch of Hosta flowers bloomed. At the same time, Wen Tao, still confused by the complex relationship between Linlin and Fang Yuke, called his roommate for advice on Genius Yu’s identity.
His roommate, a fan of idol dramas, advised him to be patient, suggesting that "the worse the actress's history is, the better your chances are" and that Linlin needed to resolve her past with Fang Yuke before moving on. Wen Tao was convinced by this analogy. For the next few days, Linlin maintained her distance from Fang Yuke, who could only observe her from afar.
While studying in the library, she found herself moved by old chat records with Genius Yu, recalling their shared study sessions. In the dorm, her roommate inquired about her plans for the upcoming National Holiday, to which Linlin revealed she had bought a train ticket home for the afternoon of the 30th. Wang Jie, upon hearing this, promptly informed Fang Yuke. As Linlin boarded her train home, she was unsurprised to find Fang Yuke already on board.
Soon after, Wen Tao also appeared in their car, explaining that his junior tennis team had training in Yaodong, so he decided to accompany Linlin home. Wen Tao then accidentally spilled water on his bunk, rendering it unusable. Later that night, he snuck into Fang Yuke's bunk, forcing Fang Yuke to endure his presence to avoid upsetting Linlin. The next morning, Linlin asked if they had fought all night, to which Fang Yuke quickly replied they had slept well.
The two continued to bicker, vying for Linlin's attention, until Linlin's mother arrived at the station. Linlin's mother spotted Fang Yuke first, greeting him warmly and inviting him home for dinner, mentioning she had prepared many of his favorite dishes. Soon after, Linlin's father arrived and immediately took a liking to Wen Tao, the Junior tennis champion. He enthusiastically invited Wen Tao home, too, much to Linlin's mother's annoyance.
At home, Linlin's father continued to try and set up Linlin and Wen Tao, leading to a heated discussion with Linlin’s mother in the kitchen, where she instructed him to follow her lead. During dinner, Wen Tao presented Linlin's parents with tickets to his tennis match, which greatly pleased Linlin's father. Fang Yuke then offered to accompany Linlin's father fishing the next day, but he declined, insisting that Wen Tao join him instead.
Linlin's father then invited Wen Tao to stay overnight. Seeing this, Linlin's mother quickly claimed that Fang Yuke's mother, Hong Xia, was not home, and invited Fang Yuke to stay as well. Later that night, Linlin's mother had a phone call with Hong Xia, Fang Yuke's mother, to discuss the situation. They agreed that Linlin and Fang Yuke needed a chance to clear the air.
They decided to book a restaurant, with each mother bringing their child, and then stage an argument during dinner. The next day, Linlin’s mother successfully tricked Linlin into coming to the restaurant. As planned, once both Fang Yuke and Linlin arrived, the mothers began a loud argument, feigning anger over Linlin's father taking Wen Tao fishing, which quickly escalated to dredging up past grievances, including why Linlin had transferred schools years ago.
The argument quickly reached a crescendo, with accusations and old wounds surfacing, before the mothers dramatically stormed out, leaving Fang Yuke and Linlin alone. After the chaotic dinner, Fang Yuke sincerely apologized to Linlin and then took her back to their old high school. He explained everything, and Linlin confessed that Genius Yu had guided her through the most difficult time of her life, ultimately helping her gain admission to Southern University, for which she was profoundly grateful.
Fang Yuke apologized again for not being transparent with her. Linlin, finally forgiving him, asked him not to silently support her from the shadows anymore, but to stand openly by her side as they started anew. To symbolize their new beginning, she offered him a lemon candy, an echo of their past. They sat on the rooftop of their old high school for a long time, talking. When they eventually tried to leave, they found the doors locked.
Fang Yuke called Director Wang, their former school director, for help. Upon his arrival, Director Wang was surprised to see Linlin there. He then revealed to her that Fang Yuke had sacrificed his recommendation to Qing University years ago, all for her. This revelation triggered a flashback to their high school days: Fang Yuke had given young Linlin a "safety helmet" for her thumb, to protect it because she always read while walking.
He asked her about her future aspirations, and she confidently declared her dream of becoming a great designer like Philippe Starck, hoping to attend Southern University's industrial design program. Fang Yuke, teasingly, suggested he'd open a pancake stand at Southern University so he could audit classes and sell pancakes. He also mentioned his own dream of studying computer engineering at Qing University.
Linlin playfully scoffed at his pancake idea, but he assured her he would always be there for her, even joking that he could take her exams. Their shared dreams and lighthearted banter painted a picture of a deep, supportive friendship.
