Discovery of Romance Episode 11 Recap
> Discovery of Romance Recap
As Xia Tian approached, Guan Xin instinctively pulled Lu Xi aside, trying to hide. Seeing this, Xu Zehao stepped out of his car and deliberately revealed them to Xia Tian. Xia Tian was furious and demanded an explanation from both of them. Lu Xi, however, felt Xia Tian was being unreasonable, pointing out that Xia Tian had repeatedly come to her coffee shop and nail salon, disguised in sunglasses, to test and provoke her due to her suspicions.
Hearing this, Guan Xin became upset and aggressively questioned Xia Tian's actions, which deeply hurt Xia Tian and brought her to tears. Xu Zehao intervened on Xia Tian's behalf, but Guan Xin chose to pursue Lu Xi, leaving Xu Zehao to accompany a distraught Xia Tian for hotpot. As they ate, Xu Zehao suggested that Guan Xin's immediate decision to go with Lu Xi indicated he had feelings for the other girl.
Xia Tian disagreed, insisting that Xu Zehao didn't truly know Guan Xin. She believed Guan Xin was simply kind and considerate to everyone and that Lu Xi must have been in some kind of trouble. Xu Zehao, however, remained convinced that Guan Xin's actions were a "subconscious reflex" of his true feelings.
When Xu Zehao expressed his annoyance at being used as a pawn in Xia Tian's scheme, Xia Tian explained her reasoning: if she forgave Guan Xin too easily, he would take her for granted, just as "someone did in the past," implying Xu Zehao himself. She added that men are often ungrateful. Later, as Xu Zehao drove Xia Tian home, they saw Guan Xin waiting outside her house.
Xia Tian instructed Xu Zehao to drive past, wanting to "give him a hard time" and teach him a lesson. Xu Zehao questioned her resolve, but Xia Tian insisted. Guan Xin pursued their car on foot and called Xia Tian, but she ignored his calls and told Xu Zehao to drive them to the movies instead.
Inside the cinema, Xu Zehao wrestled with his own feelings, acknowledging that Xia Tian was using him to provoke Guan Xin, yet he found himself content just being with her, even in the role of unrequited love. After the movie, Xia Tian thanked Xu Zehao for his help, acknowledging his cooperation in her scheme.
She wryly remarked that his best quality was being less nice to others than he was to her, finding it preferable to someone who was kind to her but even kinder to others. Xia Tian reflected that Guan Xin's failure to stand by her, for the first time, might signify that perfect love is elusive and that both good and bad times are normal. Over the next week, Guan Xin and Xia Tian remained in a silent cold war.
Xia Tian stubbornly waited for Guan Xin to make the first move, believing that whoever initiated contact first would reveal their deeper affection. Meanwhile, at the studio, Xiao Song and Donghao debated the situation. Guan Xin called Xu Zehao, demanding he meet him that evening at a bar near Xu Zehao's company. Later, Guan Xin informed Donghao in person that he was going to meet Xu Zehao and explicitly told Donghao not to inform Xia Tian.
Donghao, however, immediately decided to share this information with Xia Tian, knowing Guan Xin likely wanted her to find out. That evening, Guan Xin and Xu Zehao met at the bar. They were immediately confrontational. Guan Xin questioned Xu Zehao about his relationship with Xia Tian, while Xu Zehao pressed Guan Xin about his connection to Lu Xi.
Guan Xin vehemently denied anything with Lu Xi, then passionately declared his deep love for Xia Tian, stating he couldn't live without her. Xu Zehao dismissed this as an exaggeration, asserting that no one is indispensable. Guan Xin accused Xu Zehao of never having truly loved someone, implying he couldn't understand such feelings.
When Xu Zehao playfully hinted that his feelings for Xia Tian were now uncertain, Guan Xin reiterated his unwavering love, explaining that he would pretend to be deceived if Xia Tian lied and let her win if she wanted, because her happiness was paramount. Guan Xin then raised concerns about Xu Zehao's familiarity with Xia Tian, noting that she seemed too comfortable expressing her true feelings to him, a stark contrast to how she usually behaved in front of others.
Finally, Guan Xin warned Xu Zehao to stay away from Xia Tian and their relationship. Xu Zehao mockingly asked if it was a request or a warning, and when Guan Xin confirmed it was a warning, Xu Zehao challenged him, asking what he would do if he didn't comply. Guan Xin replied that he didn't know what would happen, and Xu Zehao simply responded, "Good, I'll wait." Xia Tian called Xu Zehao, pressing him about his meeting with Guan Xin.
Xu Zehao, feigning arrogance, refused to be a "messenger" and hung up, telling her to ask Guan Xin herself. However, Xia Tian called back, apologizing for her tone and asking him to come to her studio because she needed to discuss something. Xu Zehao initially swore he wouldn't go, telling his driver to turn around multiple times as he battled his internal conflict, reminding himself not to be someone who is "on call at any hour."
Despite his strong resolve, he eventually conceded and directed his driver to take him to Xia Tian's studio. At the studio, Xia Tian and Xu Zehao discussed the project. They found themselves reminiscing about a type of wood, Hinoki, which had once symbolized "eternal love" for them. They reflected on their past relationship, acknowledging they were too young and immature, relying on "impulsive moments" rather than "the willpower to sustain love."
Xu Zehao then expressed deep regret, lamenting that Xia Tian had appeared in his life when he was too naive to understand her kindness or how to reciprocate it. He wished he could "switch with someone right now" (implying Guan Xin), vowing that if she were with him now, he would "hold her in the palm of his hand, cherish and love her, and never let her be wronged."
Xia Tian, dismissing his words as drunken ramblings, asked him again what he and Guan Xin had discussed. Xu Zehao maintained that his refusal to answer was a matter of "personal integrity." When Xia Tian questioned why he came if he wouldn't answer her, Xu Zehao turned her chair to face him and confessed, "To see you."
