Love is Deep Episode 17 Recap
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Ning Weijin decided not to tell Zheng Dingding about the recent events and sought Gao Ren’s help. Gao Ren, who was giving Ning Weixuan a ride home, complained about carrying her, even though she insisted he lacked exercise. Ning Weixuan, wanting to prolong her time with Gao Ren, sent Ning Weijin a message asking him to leave the house, but Ning Weijin was already home, waiting for Gao Ren.
Ning Weijin asked Gao Ren to come inside, as he had something important to discuss. Ning Weijin showed Gao Ren the photos and the threatening letter. Gao Ren immediately recognized it as a setup, and Ning Weijin confirmed that the contact information left by the woman, Zhong Miaoli, was fake, indicating a premeditated act. Gao Ren read the letter, which explicitly stated, "If you don't want these photos get out, keep away from Zheng Dingding."
He deduced that the motive was to separate Ning Weijin and Zheng Dingding. Gao Ren initially suspected Chen Xun, considering he had liked Zheng Dingding for years. However, Ning Weijin was reluctant to involve Zheng Dingding, fearing she might misinterpret it as jealousy if Chen Xun turned out to be innocent. Ning Weijin believed Chen Xun wouldn't stoop to such tactics, especially given Zheng Dingding's long-standing affection for him.
Gao Ren, noticing Zhong Miaoli's face had obvious signs of amateur plastic surgery, offered to use his connections in the cosmetic industry to find her. He jokingly offered to make Ning Weijin ugly to deter future troubles, but Ning Weijin, a self-proclaimed neat freak, just told him to get off his bed. Gao Ren later confronted Shu Yiran, who became furious that he would suspect her of such a "mean" act.
She emphasized that even if she didn't want Ning Weijin and Zheng Dingding together, she would never hurt Ning Weijin in such a way. Gao Ren quickly apologized. Shu Yiran then went to the security office to review surveillance footage, identifying the car Zhong Miaoli drove to the hospital.
She provided the car’s photo to Ning Weijin, telling him this was his lead, and sternly asked him to communicate directly with her in the future, as she felt like less than a friend when he sent Gao Ren to her. She concluded by saying her help ended there, and Ning Weijin needed to find the woman himself. At the hospital, Ning Weijin noticed his colleagues giving him strange looks.
His assistants informed him that rumors of him harassing female patients were rampant, leading the director to reassign all his morning appointments to Dr. Shu. Despite his assistants expressing their trust in him, Ning Weijin calmly stated, "The clear will be clear," and refused to take leave, not wanting to appear guilty. Meanwhile, Ning Weixuan hovered around Zheng Dingding's studio, torn about whether to share the news.
Zheng Dingding mentioned that Ning Weijin had been unusually busy and hard to reach. Ning Weixuan, after some hesitation, revealed that Ning Weijin had been framed by someone who sent compromising photos of him being harassed by a female patient to the hospital, causing everyone to believe he was seducing patients. Alarmed, Zheng Dingding rushed to the hospital.
There, she overheard nurses gossiping about Ning Weijin, spreading sensationalized rumors that he was caught by a patient's boyfriend after leaving her home. Shu Yiran quickly intervened, scolding the nurses and threatening to report them to the head nurse if they continued to spread rumors. Shu Yiran then pulled Zheng Dingding aside, revealing that the anonymous letter specifically mentioned Zheng Dingding's name, making it clear she was the target.
Shu Yiran stressed that while past harassment incidents were dismissed, this one was gravely damaging Ning Weijin’s reputation and even the hospital’s, warning that if the culprit wasn't found, Ning Weijin could be fired. She sternly told Zheng Dingding to control her personal affairs to avoid further implicating Ning Weijin. Shortly after, a patient's husband burst into Ning Weijin’s examination room, demanding his wife leave, accusing Ning Weijin of being a pervert based on the rumors.
Zheng Dingding, who overheard the confrontation, stepped forward, demanding an apology from the husband. She passionately defended Ning Weijin as the most dedicated and responsible doctor she knew, proclaiming, "I am his patient and his girlfriend!" This declaration deeply moved Ning Weijin, making all his grievances vanish. Zheng Dingding insisted on being involved, arguing that since her name was on the letter, it was their shared problem.
She firmly believed in Ning Weijin's integrity and that someone was deliberately trying to sabotage their relationship. Ning Weijin reassured her, taking full responsibility as he was the one who pursued her, urging her not to feel burdened. Zheng Dingding then recognized Zhong Miaoli in the photos, recalling she had witnessed the hug from the photos at the hospital. Zheng Dingding's first suspect was Chen Xun. She arranged to meet him, showing him Zhong Miaoli's photo and explaining the situation.
Chen Xun denied any knowledge. When Zheng Dingding voiced her suspicion that he might be behind it to separate them, Chen Xun became enraged. He bitterly contrasted her trust in Ning Weijin, a man she barely knew, with her doubt in him after a six-year relationship. Wen Zixin, who arrived during the argument, fiercely defended Chen Xun, scolding Zheng Dingding for her accusation and asking her to stop bothering him now that she had a new life.
Ning Weijin’s suspension was presented as a leave of absence. While Zheng Dingding worried about the rapidly spreading negative online rumors, Ning Weijin remained unfazed, seeing it as an opportunity to spend more time with her. Zheng Dingding decided to take matters into her own hands, posting Zhong Miaoli’s photo on Weibo and appealing to her followers for help, noting, "Little scarf needs help, please help me find this person." Many netizens responded with possible sightings.
Zheng Dingding and Ning Weijin diligently followed each lead. Finally, at the last residential community, they spotted Zhong Miaoli. She immediately ran, but Zheng Dingding, exhibiting impressive speed as a former university track team member, tackled her onto the grass, accusing her of having a guilty conscience. With Zhong Miaoli found, Ning Weijin was cleared of the false accusations.
The next morning, he enthusiastically brought Zheng Dingding to the hospital early, walking her around to ensure everyone knew she was his girlfriend and explicitly declaring his "sovereignty" over her. Later, Zheng Dingding playfully asked if examining her felt the same as examining other patients. Ning Weijin explained that professionally, doctors view all bodies as organs, possibly diseased. But then, looking at her, he affectionately added, "To me, you are unique."
Still convinced of Chen Xun's involvement, Zheng Dingding later confronted him again at his office. Pushed by her unwavering accusations, a hurt and furious Chen Xun impulsively gave her the confession she seemed to want. He falsely claimed he had orchestrated the entire scheme because he couldn't stand Ning Weijin’s "sanctimonious" demeanor, couldn’t bear losing her, and wanted to see Ning Weijin ruined. Later, a heartbroken Chen Xun was found drinking alone at a bar by Wen Zixin.
He sprawled on the ground, refusing to get up. Wen Zixin lay beside him, comforting him and promising to always be there for him, suggesting they start fresh after that night. In his office, Ning Weijin became visibly angry when two interns made a simple but critical mistake involving a patient's medication history. He reprimanded them for trying to shift blame to the patient and then personally went to explain the situation to the patient.
While still stern, his mood visibly softened when he received a photo of Zheng Dingding from Ning Weixuan, causing him to smile, much to the surprise of his colleagues. Ning Weixuan, ever the matchmaker, then playfully suggested to Zheng Dingding that Ning Weijin should "marry you" for helping him, hinting that Zheng Dingding was ready to accept him if he confessed his feelings again.
