Fall In Love With A Scientist Episode 24 (Ending) Recap
> Fall In Love With A Scientist Recap
As the workday neared its end, Cui Jing informed Ouyang that her flight to Germany was scheduled for the day after tomorrow, meaning she would not be coming to the lab the following day. This experiment marked their last one together. Before leaving, with tears in her eyes, she bravely confessed, "I like you," and bid him farewell. Ouyang simply responded, "OK."
Doctor Li informed Yang Lanhang that the number of participants in the multi-center clinical trial had increased to 300 by the previous evening, and short-term follow-up results were promising. Doctor Li added that the new valve material could be officially put into use by 2022 at the latest, a clear sign of progress. He then asked Yang Lanhang about new research topics. Yang Lanhang mentioned that Bai Lingling's postgraduate topic was metamaterials, which also greatly interested him.
Doctor Li playfully chastised Yang Lanhang for turning a scientific discussion into a display of affection and invited him to dinner. Yang Lanhang politely declined, citing a prior engagement but promising to treat him another time. Pondering how enjoyable dating seemed, Doctor Li found himself inadvertently logging into the Gate of Heart application. Yang Lanhang blindfolded Bai Lingling and led her to a mysterious location, assuring her to trust him.
Bai Lingling, noticing the absence of people and greetings, speculated they weren't in a restaurant or bar. She bravely guessed they were going to the Cloud Tower, a place known as the "Peak of Love" where couples hang love locks. Despite her acrophobia, she tightly held onto Yang Lanhang, excitedly mentioning wanting a pink lock. However, upon removing the blindfold, Bai Lingling found herself in the Huaihai Biotech laboratory, recognizing the familiar smell of the place.
Disappointed, she accused Yang Lanhang of using their date as a ruse for overtime work. Yang Lanhang then activated a remote control, revealing a slowly emerging natural Moissanite. He explained that he obtained the initial seed while studying in Europe and spent considerable time replicating its extreme growth environment to cultivate this uniquely high-quality gem.
He highlighted its exceptional purity, surpassing diamonds, and stated that this one-of-a-kind gem was cultivated by his own hands, specifically for her, to be set in a ring. Bai Lingling, assuming it was a proposal, named the gem "Linglan," a combination of their names, and playfully suggested he let her name their future children too. Yang Lanhang chuckled, clarifying it wasn't a proposal yet because the gem grew too slowly, only gaining one carat every six months.
He teased her about being "eager," to which she denied, agreeing that the gem was currently too small and needed more time to grow. Upon returning home, Bai Lingling shared her satisfaction with Yang Lanhang's surprise with Guan Xiaoyu, emphasizing that the surprise was within her comfort zone and she was very happy. Guan Xiaoyu, however, expressed her preference for public proposals, finding the sense of happiness greatly magnified when witnessed by many.
She recounted past embarrassing public declarations, stressing that a truly good romance is one that the individual likes. She then asked Bai Lingling to convey her preference for public proposals to Ouyang Yifan, through Yang Lanhang. Despite this, Guan Xiaoyu adamantly stated that she only wanted to date and would "never, ever, ever, get married," calling marriage "the tomb of relationships." Meanwhile, Ouyang Yifan learned that Yang Lanhang was cultivating a gem for a ring.
Feeling challenged, he immediately resolved to act first and began searching for engagement rings online. He stumbled upon a brand that advertised a unique policy: a man could only customize one ring throughout his lifetime, intended for his one true love. Just then, his brother, Ouyang, knocked on the door. Ouyang Yifan, engrossed in his search, asked Ouyang to come in and help him choose a ring, proudly showing him the online options and the exclusive customization policy.
Ouyang liked one of the choices, affirming, "This is it." Yang Lanhang took a special leave to accompany Ouyang Yifan to a jewelry store to buy an engagement ring. Bai Lingling promptly shared this news with Guan Xiaoyu, who, delighted, began to meticulously prepare herself to "refuse" Ouyang Yifan, making sure she looked her best for the occasion.
At the store, Ouyang Yifan inquired about a specific simple luxury ring from their "Love Line" collection, aware of the store's policy that a man could only purchase one engagement ring in his lifetime as a symbol of his sole true love. However, the sales assistant informed him that they could not sell him the ring because he had already customized one over two weeks prior, which had been picked up that very morning.
Surprised, Ouyang Yifan denied having made any previous purchase. Yang Lanhang then suggested it might have been Ouyang, his brother. Upon showing a photo of Ouyang, the sales assistant confirmed that it was indeed Ouyang who had made the prior purchase. Meanwhile, at the airport, Cui Jing waited for Ouyang, but he never appeared for her flight. Ouyang, holding the diamond ring, watched her plane ascend, feeling a profound sense of sadness.
Suddenly, Cui Jing's voice came from behind him; she had changed her flight and urged him to speak if he had something to say. Ouyang silently presented the diamond ring. Disappointed by his continued silence, Cui Jing turned to leave. Panicked, Ouyang finally managed to utter, "I love you." Tears welled up in Cui Jing's eyes.
Ouyang confessed that he had always believed life was a solitary journey, never expecting anyone to truly understand him, until he met Cui Jing, who could read his every glance and emotion. He explained that the DR diamond ring could only be customized once in a lifetime for one's sole true love, and if she didn't want it, he would discard it, knowing he would never meet anyone who understood him as she did.
Cui Jing, deeply moved, remarked that she had never heard him speak so many words, feeling as if she were dreaming, and that his words meant more than just "I love you." Ouyang tenderly promised to speak more often if she wished. Cui Jing embraced him tightly, and at that moment, the bracelet on her wrist vibrated. She chuckled, saying it was the bracelet that made her stay. She then realized her luggage had already been checked.
Ouyang assured her his luggage was also checked, adding that while she always followed him before, this time it was his turn to follow her. He then placed the ring on her finger. Guan Xiaoyu waited all day for a proposal that never materialized, growing silently frustrated. Bai Lingling, witnessing her friend's mood, quickly called Yang Lanhang to inquire about the situation. She relayed Guan Xiaoyu's frustration, mentioning she had been waiting since noon.
By the time Bai Lingling emerged, Guan Xiaoyu was nowhere to be found. Meanwhile, Ouyang Yifan, having been unable to purchase a ring due to the unique customization policy and his brother's prior purchase, returned to the store with his ID card and household register, hoping to prove he was a separate individual. However, the sales assistant maintained that he was the same person in their system.
She explained that the rings on display were merely samples, and all engagement rings required a 15 to 20-day customization period. Reluctantly, Ouyang Yifan placed an order, asking if it could be expedited, and had to put his proposal plans on hold. Guan Xiaoyu, having sought out Ouyang Yifan, angrily confronted him, calling him "a pig" for not proposing simply because he couldn't get a ring immediately.
Ouyang Yifan, stubbornly reaffirmed his stance that he only wished to date and would "never step into the tomb of marriage." With a pout, Guan Xiaoyu then produced a ring, turned to Ouyang Yifan, and proposed to him herself. The happy couple shared sweet laughter in the evening breeze. Bai Lingling visited her grandma, who was enthusiastically rehearsing lines for a New Year's party program.
Bai Lingling mentioned that Ouyang Yifan had finally acquired his diamond ring and was planning a dream proposal for Guan Xiaoyu. Her grandma was overjoyed at the news of Yang Lanhang's supposed proposal to Bai Lingling, though Bai Lingling corrected her. Later, Guan Xiaoyu was still upset about Ouyang Yifan's slow pace in getting the ring, blaming his dilly-dallying for the delay in their wedding.
Ouyang Yifan tried to appease her by offering her sweet dumplings, but then the dining room lights suddenly went out. As Guan Xiaoyu looked around, she saw numerous phones displaying video calls from their friends and family, arranged amidst romantic string lights. Ouyang Yifan then put on music and began to dance for her. Tears of joy welled up in Guan Xiaoyu's eyes. Ouyang Yifan confessed that he knew she had always dreamed of a proposal witnessed by many.
With their friends and family now watching online, he knelt on one knee and earnestly asked Guan Xiaoyu to marry him. Calls of "Say yes!" erupted from the video screens, and the loving couple embraced tightly. They were joined by a friend nicknamed "Moustache" who also appeared on one of the video calls.
As Zhang Yian was preparing to travel to his mother-in-law's home for the New Year, he received news on his phone that Wuhan had declared a lockdown due to the epidemic that very morning. Concurrently, Yang Lanhang's mother was also making urgent arrangements for her company to implement strict disinfection protocols and, if necessary, suspend business operations to prioritize customer safety. Yang Lanhang and Bai Lingling, en route to the hospital, encountered Qingyi returning with his luggage.
Tearfully, Qingyi explained that Wuhan's lockdown meant he couldn't go home, having originally planned to visit. He then decided to stay in the lab, viewing it as his 'Polkino's Autumn' to gain inspiration, similar to Pushkin's productive period during a plague. In the lab, Bai Lingling proposed that, given the shortage of medical supplies, they should begin researching a new type of protective suit material.
This material would enhance moisture-wicking properties and be reusable, thereby reducing medical costs and addressing the supply deficit. Yang Lanhang suggested a collaborative research effort between their lab and Huaihai University. Zhang Yian informed everyone that his wife understood the gravity of the situation, so he would forgo visiting his mother-in-law for the New Year. Just then, Ouyang and Cui Jing arrived back at the lab.
They explained that they had immediately bought tickets to return to their country after seeing the news. With all the young researchers now assembled, they donned their white coats, ready to dedicate themselves to the front lines of scientific research for the benefit of humanity.
