Fall In Love With A Scientist Episode 8 Recap
> Fall In Love With A Scientist Recap
Yang Lanhang’s friend, Ouyang Yifan, observed his injury and directly asked if it was due to Bai Lingling. Yang Lanhang admitted it was, embracing his wounds as "medals" for fighting for love, though Yifan found his sentiment rather childish and unproductive, and that fighting wouldn't solve problems. Yifan then asked about Yang Lanhang’s rival, and Yang Lanhang confidently dismissed Zheng Minghao as no threat and inferior to him.
Yifan was surprised, revealing he knew Zheng Minghao and had dinner plans with him. More importantly, Yifan informed Yang Lanhang that Zheng Minghao was the developer of "Gate of Heart" and was young, accomplished, and handsome, advising Yang Lanhang not to underestimate such a formidable competitor. This revelation made Yang Lanhang realize that Zheng Minghao must have sold him out, leading to Guan Xiaoyu mistakenly identifying him as Yifan.
Yifan, sensing an opportunity, encouraged Yang Lanhang to "deal with him," to which Yang Lanhang readily agreed. Later, Ouyang Yifan encountered Guan Xiaoyu and Geng Panpan near a meeting spot. Guan Xiaoyu was recounting her plan to Geng Panpan, expressing skepticism about Bai Lingling’s belief that Ouyang Yifan wasn’t "Forever is for Ever," reasoning that women in love have zero IQ. She intended to meet Zheng Minghao, who would bring Ouyang Yifan, and instructed Geng Panpan to record their conversation.
Upon seeing Yifan, Guan Xiaoyu tried to deny their intention, but Yifan, realizing her scheme, suggested they record a video instead. Directly addressing the camera, Ouyang Yifan stated he was not "Forever is for Ever," clarifying that Zheng Minghao had given him that account, which he then resold online to an unknown buyer. Convinced by his honesty, Guan Xiaoyu apologized profusely and offered various forms of monetary compensation, including a bath and dry cleaning services, and a meal.
However, Ouyang Yifan rejected her offers, demanding "mental compensation" by asking her to be his girlfriend. Hesitant, Guan Xiaoyu suggested calling the police instead, but Geng Panpan stepped in, claiming she already had a boyfriend, much to Guan Xiaoyu's relief. Unfazed, Ouyang Yifan confidently stated he could wait, certain that their relationship would not last.
Worried about Ouyang Yifan’s potential retaliation, Guan Xiaoyu decided to continue her fake relationship with Geng Panpan, who was delighted by the arrangement after Ouyang Yifan saved him from the cafeteria staff who were chasing him. Yang Lanhang visited Doctor Li, who shared positive updates on their research into optimal seed cells from stent materials, with clinical trials imminent.
However, Doctor Li emphasized that as long as Yang Lanhang postponed his surgery, his mother would carry the burden of a "ticking time bomb" of worry, urging him to understand her feelings. Yang Lanhang acknowledged this and proceeded for a color Doppler ultrasound. That evening, a heavy rain began.
Bai Lingling messaged "Forever is for Ever," asking if it was raining where he was, to which Yang Lanhang (as "Forever is for Ever") replied, advising her to dress warmly due to the likely temperature drop to avoid catching a cold. Shortly after, he watched from his car as Zheng Minghao arrived with an umbrella to pick up Bai Lingling for her self-study session.
Yang Lanhang grimly recalled Yifan's earlier words about the practical forms of care he couldn’t provide, such as offering an umbrella or being present when she was sick, and acknowledged his disadvantage in the real world compared to Zheng Minghao. Upon returning home, Bai Lingling had indeed caught a cold and was running a fever. Zheng Minghao had left some fruit for her before leaving.
Guan Xiaoyu arrived to care for Bai Lingling, urging her to rest and skip the study room or lab. Bai Lingling, however, mentioned her plan to take her grandmother to the doctor the next day. Bai Lingling messaged her online friend, "Forever is for Ever," about her illness. Recalling Yifan's earlier challenge about providing a "real hug," Yang Lanhang, acting as "Forever is for Ever," asked for her address and phone number.
The next morning, Yang Lanhang personally prepared porridge and breakfast, delivering it to Bai Lingling's doorstep, claiming a friend had dropped it off. Bai Lingling was touched by the gesture and wondered if her online friend liked her, a possibility Guan Xiaoyu affirmed, reminding her that as a patient, her feelings were paramount. Yang Lanhang, in his online persona, assured her it was "his pleasure" and no trouble at all.
Bai Lingling found the taste of the porridge surprisingly familiar, which Guan Xiaoyu playfully dubbed "the taste of love." The next day, Bai Lingling took her grandmother, Wu Chunhua, to the hospital. While waiting, her grandmother proudly showed off a new smartphone, claiming her "boyfriend" Zheng Minghao had given it to her and praising his handsomeness and thoughtfulness. Bai Lingling sternly took the phone, intending to return it, and reminded her grandmother not to take other people's belongings.
Offended, Wu Chunhua called Bai Lingling "ungrateful" and refused to see the doctor. Bai Lingling tried to soothe her, but her grandmother insisted she was fine and that Bai Lingling merely needed to stop upsetting her. Amidst the commotion, as a nurse called Wu Chunhua's number, her grandmother suddenly vanished. Panicked, Bai Lingling frantically searched the hospital and called Guan Xiaoyu for help.
Just as she considered calling the police, a nurse returned with Wu Chunhua, explaining that the elderly woman had gotten lost and ended up on the staff elevator to the roof. Overwhelmed with relief and anger, Bai Lingling tearfully hugged her grandmother, expressing her fear that her grandmother had abandoned her. Wu Chunhua, in turn, comforted her, assuring Bai Lingling she couldn't live without her.
That evening, Bai Lingling confided in "Forever is for Ever" about the day's events, feeling guilty and inadequate for not being able to afford a new phone for her grandmother, especially one costing over 7,000 yuan. Yang Lanhang, online, suggested a practical alternative: purchasing a second-hand tablet computer from the same city for her grandmother to watch videos.
He highlighted its larger screen, lower cost, and how quickly such products become obsolete, making a used one a smart choice for quick delivery. Inspired by the idea, Bai Lingling decided to purchase one immediately. Yang Lanhang, still online, swiftly seized Ouyang Yifan's tablet, photographed it, and listed it on a flea market app, promising to buy Yifan a new one the next day. Afterward, he added Zhai Qingyi to a new group chat.
In the chat, Yang Lanhang praised Bai Lingling's recent progress, attributing it to the guidance of "excellent seniors," but declared that if she failed her postgraduate entrance exams in the next twenty days, it would be a "disgrace to the entire lab." He then mandated a rotating schedule for tutoring Bai Lingling in her major courses, asking anyone without experimental tasks to sign up. Ouyang Yifan promptly exited the group.
Zhai Qingyi, thrilled to be in what he thought was a "core group" and recognized by "guru," enthusiastically volunteered to tutor on Monday afternoon. After expressing his gratitude to Yang Lanhang, he was, surprisingly, removed from the chat. Meanwhile, Guan Xiaoyu told Bai Lingling that Geng Panpan had been acting strangely.
While planning a camping trip, they passed a flower shop where the owner asked Geng Panpan why he hadn't bought flowers recently, revealing that he used to buy fresh red roses daily for someone. Guan Xiaoyu deduced that Geng Panpan had a crush and worried that their fake relationship might prevent him from pursuing his real interest. Bai Lingling, her mind consumed by exam preparation, suggested that Geng Panpan might actually like Guan Xiaoyu.
Guan Xiaoyu dismissed the idea, stating that while it made sense for him to be attracted to her, she had never received any flowers from him. Bai Lingling then declared her brain couldn't handle relationship problems, and she needed to sleep, despite Guan Xiaoyu's admonishment about her not having showered in three days. Bai Lingling claimed to use dry shampoo as a substitute, remarking that "people studying for postgraduate exams don't deserve to shower."
Late that night, Yang Lanhang called Bai Lingling. He informed her that he had spoken to the professor and arranged for her to use the storage room adjacent to the lab as a temporary study space. This would save her time spent commuting to public study rooms and allow her easy access to him and other lab members for questions. Bai Lingling initially hesitated, feeling it would be too much trouble for everyone.
However, Yang Lanhang reminded her of her previous confession to him, which prompted her to quickly accept the offer to use the second-floor storage room and save his phone number. After the call, Bai Lingling grumbled to herself about Yang Lanhang constantly bringing up her "shameful" confession, calling it "the stain of her life." The following morning, Ouyang Yifan was already at Yang Lanhang’s home, having arrived very early.
He told Yang Lanhang that he had learned about Guan Xiaoyu's upcoming camping trip with her "boyfriend" and planned to "scout ahead" to see if they spent the night together, which would determine if her boyfriend was legitimate. Yang Lanhang questioned if Yifan's company was idle, reminding him of their commitment to scientific research. Ouyang Yifan assured him of his full cooperation in the lab, but passionately argued that life, beyond work, should also include the pursuit of love.
Yang Lanhang concurred, stating he too was pursuing love outside of his work. Later that day, Zhai Qingyi enthusiastically greeted Bai Lingling as "Xiao Bai" and escorted her towards the allocated study room. He jokingly referred to her as a "backward element" whom they were helping to improve the team's overall strength, urging her not to squander "guru's" thoughtful efforts.
Bai Lingling expressed her dismay, complaining that the "storage room" was unfit for human occupancy and that her opinion should be considered. To her astonishment, when they arrived, the once-cluttered storage room had been completely transformed into a bright, clean, and comfortable study space, furnished with a sofa and coffee table, far surpassing any ordinary study room.
Zhai Qingyi, beaming with self-importance, boasted that Yang Lanhang had specifically chosen him to lead the first tutoring session because of his superior expertise. He then proceeded to "freestyle" with basic questions, much to Bai Lingling’s frustration, as he tested her with freshman-level topics. Over the subsequent days, other lab members, including Zhang Yian, Senior Sister Cui Jing, and Yang Lanhang himself, took turns tutoring Bai Lingling. Though exhausted, she found the intense study sessions highly productive.
Meanwhile, Ouyang Yifan arrived at the initial camping spot but received a message from Guan Xiaoyu, informing him that they had spontaneously decided to change locations and wishing him a pleasant time by himself. After weeks of relentless study, supported by her online friend's encouragement and the lab team's collective efforts, Bai Lingling finally completed her postgraduate entrance exams. Eager to discover the identity of her "virtual boyfriend's friend," Guan Xiaoyu had installed an electronic monitor outside Bai Lingling's door.
Her theory was that "birds of a feather flock together," and observing the friend who delivered breakfast might reveal clues about the virtual boyfriend. The monitor captured footage of a heavily clothed man delivering breakfast, whose figure struck Bai Lingling as oddly familiar, while Guan Xiaoyu commented that he looked "a bit abnormal."
