Fall In Love With A Scientist Episode 2 Recap
> Fall In Love With A Scientist Recap
After Zheng Minghao helped Bai Lingling upstairs, he was still furious about Wang Tao’s inappropriate behavior, expressing that he needed to confront Wang Tao to appease his anger. Bai Lingling, however, suggested that Wang Tao likely wouldn't dare to bother them again. Later, Bai Lingling decided to delete her old chat records with her online friend, "Forever is for Ever." As she scrolled through them one last time, she reminisced about their first conversation.
She had asked him if he saw the meteor shower and made a wish, to which he responded with a scientific explanation of meteoroids as burning space debris, stating that such phenomena bore no relation to human life or wish fulfillment. Amused by his serious tone, Bai Lingling asked if he was an old man. He revealed he was a sophomore with no classes that day and inquired about her university plans.
Bai Lingling confessed she didn't intend to go to university, feeling content with a local college, believing that everyone had their own destiny. Her online friend challenged this, asserting that she could definitely get into a university and encouraged her to apply to Huaihai University, promising to wait for her there. This encouragement inspired Bai Lingling to get into Huaihai.
A flashback then showed Zheng Minghao telling Bai Lingling he would be going abroad for an exchange program for a while and asked her to wait for him. As Bai Lingling prepared to delete the extensive chat history, Zheng Minghao offered to write an encrypted program for her to prevent data loss, but she politely declined, then proceeded to clear all the records.
Zheng Minghao discreetly signaled to Guan Xiaoyu, who understood and made an excuse to retrieve some dry-cleaned clothes, leaving Bai Lingling and Zheng Minghao alone. Zheng Minghao eagerly helped Bai Lingling move her belongings. Bai Lingling, noticing Guan Xiaoyu's clumsy attempt, jokingly commented that Guan Xiaoyu always faltered at crucial moments.
After Zheng Minghao helped with some heavy boxes, he offered to reorganize her personal items, but Bai Lingling gently refused, explaining that it contained her private belongings and she would be more comfortable tidying them herself. She then thanked him for his help and suggested he go home and rest early. Downstairs, Guan Xiaoyu found Zheng Minghao looking dejected, confirming her suspicion that Bai Lingling had sent him away.
Zheng Minghao, however, was not giving up and asked Guan Xiaoyu if she knew who Bai Lingling truly liked. Guan Xiaoyu speculated that the person likely lived abroad. Seizing on this, Zheng Minghao expressed confidence in his chances, being physically closer to Bai Lingling, and pleaded with Guan Xiaoyu for help. Initially, Guan Xiaoyu refused to scheme against her best friend.
Zheng Minghao then tempted her by revealing he knew Chen Zhe, the popular second male lead in a recent idol drama and a school hunk from the University of Science and Technology. Swayed, Guan Xiaoyu agreed, but not before extracting a promise: if he and Bai Lingling ever got together, he must treat her exceptionally well and work hard to earn money.
Guan Xiaoyu later confided to Bai Lingling that her "dry cleaning" errand was a setup by Zheng Minghao, though Bai Lingling had seen through the act immediately. Guan Xiaoyu pressed Bai Lingling to give Zheng Minghao a chance, praising his good character, but Bai Lingling insisted she wasn't good enough for him. Meanwhile, Ouyang Yifan dropped Yang Lanhang off at his new apartment.
Yang Lanhang recounted his day, mentioning he got lost and, during his detour, saw his first love net friend appearing quite close to another man. He worried she might have a boyfriend. Ouyang Yifan cautiously advised him against being a third party, suggesting it might be "a warning from God" and he should let go. Yang Lanhang, however, clung to hope, believing there was still a "50% chance" it wasn't serious.
Ouyang Yifan, having temporarily run away from home, decided to stay the night and encouraged Yang Lanhang to try out a newly downloaded dating app called "Gate of Heart" developed by his friend. Back with Bai Lingling, Guan Xiaoyu enthusiastically recommended the "Gate of Heart" app, mentioning it was a collaboration between Zheng Minghao and Dong Chao. Guan Xiaoyu urged Bai Lingling to log in.
Zheng Minghao had previously detailed his plan to Guan Xiaoyu: the app featured a new user data input for soulmate matching. If Guan Xiaoyu could get Bai Lingling's answers to these questions, he would input identical responses, ensuring the system matched them. He assured her that the app was designed for one-to-one matching to "link the most matched ones together" and that he would have three months to win her over.
However, as Bai Lingling logged in, she skipped most of the questions, much to Guan Xiaoyu's frustration. Despite the minimal input, the system unexpectedly matched Bai Lingling with "Forever is for Ever." Bai Lingling, recognizing the username, immediately sent a "Long time no see" message. " Forever is for Ever" replied, "It has been 1,338 days."
Simultaneously, Zheng Minghao anxiously called Guan Xiaoyu for updates, only to be met with the disheartening news that Bai Lingling had already found her soulmate. " Forever is for Ever" (Yang Lanhang) then asked Bai Lingling if she was still angry with him and still hated him after so long. Bai Lingling playfully retorted that she had moved on to hating someone else. When he pressed for a name, she revealed it was "a guy named Yang Lanhang."
Stunned, Yang Lanhang rushed into the bathroom, asking Ouyang Yifan if he was truly that annoying. Regaining composure, Yang Lanhang texted Bai Lingling, trying to rationalize "Yang Lanhang's" behavior as a professional eccentricity of a rigorous scientist, not personal targeting. Consulting Ouyang Yifan's "Notebook of Love," which advised forgetting logic and embracing emotional empathy, Yang Lanhang then, against his true feelings, agreed that "Yang Lanhang is no good guy," making Bai Lingling happy that her online friend understood her.
He then asked about her plans following her graduation delay. Bai Lingling lamented that her internship, which promised a full-time position upon graduation, was now jeopardized. Yang Lanhang suggested pursuing a master's degree at Huaihai University, highlighting its top-tier School of Materials Science. Bai Lingling remarked that he used the same persuasive tone to convince her to enroll in Huaihai years ago. Yang Lanhang apologized for not meeting her when she first arrived, explaining his hasty departure abroad.
Bai Lingling acknowledged his past encouragement, which had given her hope at Huaihai, but reiterated her desire for a stable job and income for her grandmother, stating that not everyone could freely pursue dreams like him, and embracing her ordinariness brought her more happiness. Yang Lanhang tried once more to convince her, but she only said she would think about it later. He then explicitly asked if she was truly no longer angry with him.
When she confirmed she wasn't, he inquired why she hadn't unblocked him. Bai Lingling explained she had uninstalled the old chat app long ago and suggested they add each other on WeChat. Yang Lanhang, realizing his identity as the "annoying Yang Lanhang" in real life, hesitated to add her on WeChat, fearing exposure. He decided it was better to continue chatting within the app. Separately, Guan Xiaoyu, who prioritizes love, practiced watching a horror movie alone at home.
She intended to master the perfect romantic rhythm for an upcoming date with a suitor. Bai Lingling, amused, quipped that if Guan Xiaoyu applied such dedication to her literary pursuits, she would have already won several awards. Later, Bai Lingling confided in Guan Xiaoyu about matching with her old online friend. Guan Xiaoyu was surprised by their persistent connection and asked if Bai Lingling still liked him.
Bai Lingling admitted that when they reconnected, she felt a familiar flutter of excitement, confirming she still did. Guan Xiaoyu encouraged her to pursue the relationship, reminding her that life was short. Bai Lingling then confessed she had already tried asking him to add her on WeChat, but he refused.
Guan Xiaoyu theorized he was likely just "in a fit of pique" because Bai Lingling had blacklisted him for so long, emphasizing the importance of a man's dignity in a relationship. Yang Lanhang, unable to sleep, stared at a photo of Bai Lingling. He explained to Ouyang Yifan that he had missed her intensely during his studies abroad, and after she blacklisted him, he asked Ouyang Yifan to get a photo of her from school.
He also mentioned his discomfort with sharing a bed. Ouyang Yifan then revealed his own reason for running away from home: his mother had tried to set him up on a blind date meant for his elder brother, and when he refused, she froze his bank card.
After the lights were off, Yang Lanhang quietly reflected on Bai Lingling’s words—"Luckily, you were there with me, and only then did I feel some hope"—and whispered to himself, "You are my light instead." The next morning, Ouyang Yifan was surprisingly dressed up and announced he was going to the blind date. Yang Lanhang teased him about succumbing to money, but Ouyang Yifan claimed he found the girl interesting.
Before leaving, Ouyang Yifan practiced with Yang Lanhang how to subtly ask about a girl's boyfriend during a conversation. Meanwhile, Guan Xiaoyu was forcibly taken by her mother to another blind date. She desperately texted Bai Lingling for help, who promised to come after finishing her urgent task of trying to meet Professor Jiang. Guan's mother extolled the virtues of the suitor, praising his character, family, and good looks. However, Guan Xiaoyu was irked by his tardiness, deeming it disrespectful.
Feigning a need to refresh her makeup, she escaped to the restroom. As she tried to hail a taxi, she stumbled upon Ouyang Yifan’s car, which was being blocked by his aggressive ex-girlfriend, Shuang. Just as Guan’s mother spotted her from a second-story window, Guan Xiaoyu, in a panic, declared Ouyang Yifan her suitor and jumped into his car. They sped away, leaving Guan’s furious mother and the ex-girlfriend behind.
Separately, Dong Chao confronted Zheng Minghao, agitated that the system was being upgraded without his knowledge and the server temporarily shut down. Zheng Minghao explained that the login interface and user data input were too rigid, and he felt the three-month evaluation period was too long, citing user feedback on Weibo. Dong Chao was surprised, reminding Zheng Minghao that he had initially proposed user-defined evaluation periods, which Zheng Minghao had vehemently opposed.
Zheng Minghao admitted his error, and Dong Chao agreed to the changes, instructing the engineering department to work overtime, with Zheng Minghao offering to pay for midnight snacks. After work, Zheng Minghao was ambushed by Wang Tao. Wang Tao claimed HR had called him, informing him that the company received an anonymous video of him harassing a woman on the street. The video threatened public release if he wasn't dismissed. As a probationary intern, his employment was effectively terminated.
Knowing only Bai Lingling and Zheng Minghao were present that night, Wang Tao accused Zheng Minghao. Zheng Minghao, recalling the incident and his anger, admitted to it, warning Wang Tao to never harass Bai Lingling again. Enraged, Wang Tao mocked Zheng Minghao, calling him a "simp" who couldn't even compare to Bai Lingling's online friend whom she hadn't even met in person.
At the school gate, Yang Lanhang received an email from the HR department, confirming the dismissal of the employee in the video and thanking him for his "supervision." He was discussing a research project with Professor Jiang when Bai Lingling suddenly approached, bowing deeply and apologizing for her thesis. She stated that the department had already announced the decision, and the graduation delay was irreversible. Bai Lingling implied that Yang Lanhang’s presence that day had influenced the outcome.
Professor Jiang, however, defended Yang Lanhang, assuring him he had done nothing wrong and should not feel burdened. He then offered Bai Lingling a chance, mentioning the school's upcoming joint laboratory and inviting her to interview for a job opportunity. After Professor Jiang left, Bai Lingling shot a disgusted look at Yang Lanhang and turned to walk away. She narrowly avoided being hit by an oncoming bicycle as Yang Lanhang quickly pulled her back.
As she continued to leave, he asked her, "What about your boyfriend?" Bai Lingling, still fuming, retorted, "You're sick!" A flashback then showed Zheng Minghao's first encounter with Bai Lingling. In a classroom, a listless Bai Lingling was called upon by the teacher to answer a question. When she couldn't, the teacher asked Zheng Minghao, who was dozing nearby, to read her notes. Zheng Minghao took her notebook, only to find she had scrawled, "What is inner beauty?"
Cleverly, he bypassed this and instead provided the correct answer to the teacher's question about impurity atoms. After class, Zheng Minghao approached her, asking if she was Bai Lingling because a friend wanted to give her a love letter. Bai Lingling advised him to tell his friend to give up, as she already had a boyfriend. Zheng Minghao pressed further, asking if she personally had a boyfriend, and Bai Lingling playfully made a face and ran off.
