Fall In Love With A Scientist Episode 21 Recap
> Fall In Love With A Scientist Recap
Cui Jing, dressed meticulously and filled with anticipation, waited for Yifan at the cinema. However, Yifan never arrived, only sending a curt message that read "Sorry" as the movie began. Meanwhile, Yang Lanhang received a phone call from Zhang Yian, who informed him that Zoey, an experimental macaque, had unexpectedly died. Yang Lanhang then told Bai Lingling about Zoey's death.
Separately, Yifan also got a call from Doctor Li, who explained that some clinical trial patients at the hospital were demanding to leave, and asked Yifan to liaise with the insurance company regarding their departure. Observing the situation, Guan Xiaoyu remarked that recruiting volunteers for the clinical trials was initially very difficult, only gaining traction after Yang Lanhang's mother and Li Feifei's involvement on social media.
She then analyzed that the patients' families were likely in their thirties or forties and not particularly internet-savvy. Given the rapid escalation of Zoey's death into a public uproar, she believed someone was deliberately instigating the matter. Bai Lingling was distraught, both by Zoey's death and the lingering fear that the experimental materials might be compromised. Yang Lanhang comforted her, insisting that all experiments followed strict protocols and that Zoey's death might not be related to their work.
At the hospital, Granny Zhang's son led a group of patients' relatives in a protest. Granny Zhang, feeling much better thanks to the hospital's free treatment and care, angrily scolded her son for his ingratitude, reminding him how he had neglected her when she was ill and accusing the group of being heartless. A disheartened Cui Jing, who had been planning to study abroad, encountered Professor Jiang and only then learned about the incident with Zoey.
She immediately rushed back to the lab. Yang Lanhang and Bai Lingling hurried to the zoo to investigate. A staff member informed them that Zoey's body had already been cremated and that he, being new to the position, knew nothing about the time or circumstances of the death. The duo, accompanied by Yifan, then went to Monkey Mountain to question the zookeepers, but again, found no useful information.
Back at the lab, Yang Lanhang addressed the team, explaining that since Zoey's body was cremated, an autopsy was impossible. He estimated Zoey died three days prior, which was beyond the experimental observation period, thus not affecting the experiment's progress. However, for caution, Zhang Yian proposed further investigation into other experimental animals to check the valve conditions, suggesting more samples if issues arose.
Doctor Li also decided to conduct comprehensive examinations for all patients, extending the observation period and frequency to ensure safety. Qing Yi pointed out that Zoey was not a famous animal, yet its death caused widespread, one-sided public opinion, indicating manipulation behind the scenes. Cui Jing returned to the lab and exchanged apologies with Yifan. Afterwards, Guan Xiaoyu and Yifan met with Editor Tang, asking for his help in identifying the masterminds behind the negative news articles.
That evening, Bai Lingling visited her grandmother, expressing deep concern about Yang Lanhang and her grandmother, along with all the other participants, should the material prove faulty. Her grandmother reassured her not to put too much pressure on herself, saying that worry can cloud judgment. She affirmed her belief that Bai Lingling would eventually create the best valve.
Later, Yifan called Yang Lanhang, revealing a disturbing development: the zoo and a person named Tang were telling the media that Zoey died four months ago, during the observation period after surgery, and that Yang Lanhang’s lab had paid them hush money to conceal it, fearing insufficient living samples.
Li Feifei saw a barrage of online comments attacking Yang Lanhang, labeling his "genius" persona as trash and questioning his personal conduct, citing a female student who was allegedly guaranteed a master's degree after Yang Lanhang took an interest in her, suggesting his undue influence at the university. Infuriated, she confronted Wang Tao, who admitted to orchestrating the zoo incident and hiring online trolls.
Li Feifei angrily questioned why he would destroy Yang Lanhang when her only goal was to win him back. Wang Tao explained that only by ruining Yang Lanhang could Li Feifei then "save" him, as a man is most vulnerable and susceptible when at his lowest. Professor Jiang announced that the academic committee had begun investigating the Yang Lanhang incident, and the university had decided to temporarily close the lab.
Qing Yi protested, pointing out that the lab was funded by Yang Lanhang and his cousin's company. Zhang Yian clarified that even with corporate partnerships, the university retained the right to investigate academic matters. Yang Lanhang apologized to the team for the trouble. Zhang Yian believed someone was framing him. Bai Lingling mentioned that she had called the animal management department, and they informed her that Tang Shun, the zoo staff, had taken leave.
Zhang Yian suggested they continue experiments at the old university lab. Yang Lanhang, due to his sensitive situation, decided not to join them, so Bai Lingling drove him home. In the car, Bai Lingling worried about Yang Lanhang's emotional state, but he remained calm. He reasoned that if the incident was a personal attack, it meant the experiment itself was sound.
While Bai Lingling feared his academic reputation would be destroyed, Yang Lanhang considered personal reputation trivial compared to scientific research. His only regret was the wasted effort of so many people working tirelessly, if their progress were to be halted. Guan Xiaoyu, upon seeing an article from "Shenliu News," expressed anger.
She recalled her college internship there, describing it as an unscrupulous media outlet that would publish anything for money, and highlighted the irony that the lab was closed due to such reports. Yifan suggested she go verify the situation that afternoon. Separately, he had also asked Editor Tang to investigate the marketing accounts and had already sent lawyer's letters demanding immediate removal and public apologies.
Guan Xiaoyu soon confirmed that the articles had indeed been deleted, and even Li Feifei had reposted the apology. While Yang Lanhang was showering at home, Li Feifei arrived, using the excuse of returning a stray dog, "Woofy," they had found. Yang Lanhang, wrapped in a towel, only let the dog in and closed the door on Li Feifei. Annoyed, Li Feifei then encountered Bai Lingling arriving with groceries.
Li Feifei provocatively claimed the dog, "Yang Woofy," was rescued by Yang Lanhang and herself. Bai Lingling retorted, then used her key to enter the apartment. Inside, she was initially upset by the dog being called "Yang Woofy," but Yang Lanhang clarified it was a rescued stray named "Li Woofy," which he had "borrowed" from Li Feifei, reassuring Bai Lingling. Guan Xiaoyu and Yifan visited "Shenliu News" to speak with Deputy Editor Wang Shu, but he refused to see them.
Yifan, remembering Guan Xiaoyu's past as an intern often refueling Wang Shu's car, devised a plan. He deliberately scratched Wang Shu's car, leaving a note so Wang Shu would have to contact them. Later, Li Feifei came to pick up "Woofy," and Bai Lingling again emphasized its name was "Li Woofy." A few minutes later, Li Feifei messaged Bai Lingling, arranging to meet her that evening for a talk.
As Yifan enthusiastically boasted to Guan Xiaoyu about his clever plan, he turned to find her asleep. He leaned in to kiss her but was interrupted by a call from Wang Shu. Li Feifei met Bai Lingling at a coffee shop, accusing her of hypocrisy, reminding her of earlier statements about having a boyfriend and not liking Yang Lanhang. Bai Lingling explained that she hadn't known Yang Lanhang was her boyfriend at the time.
Li Feifei then urged Bai Lingling to leave Yang Lanhang, claiming he needed someone like her in his current predicament. She boasted about her millions of followers, asserting that a single repost could reverse the one-sided public opinion. Bai Lingling calmly stated that Yang Lanhang didn't need her to "do" anything; he had just had surgery, and she simply needed to be there for him. She then walked out and confidently took the waiting Yang Lanhang's arm, leaving victorious.
Yang Lanhang, upon hearing Bai Lingling had won the argument with the actress, praised her. As they arrived home, they saw a man in a black hat hastily leaving the building. Inside their hallway, they found offensive slurs like "disregard for human life" spray-painted in oil paint. Yifan went to the parking lot to meet Wang Shu. Meanwhile, Bai Lingling called Guan Xiaoyu, expressing concern for Yang Lanhang and stating she wouldn't be returning home that night. During their call, Guan Xiaoyu received a mysterious package addressed to Bai Lingling.
