Love is Deep Episode 2 Recap
> Love is Deep Recap
As Zheng Dingding prepared for her surgery, a nurse presented her with the Operation Consent Form. When asked about her family, Zheng Dingding replied that she didn't want to trouble anyone for what she believed was a minor operation. Meanwhile, Chen Xun called Zheng Dingding, apologizing that he couldn't cancel a crucial business trip with Mr. Sheng. He assured her that Xiao Feng would be there, promising to be with her upon his return.
Xiao Feng, visibly upset by Chen Xun's absence, silently signed the consent form and then reassured Zheng Dingding, telling her not to worry as he would be there for her. Before the procedure began, Dr. Ning Weijin told Zheng Dingding not to be nervous, explaining it was a minor operation. Zheng Dingding then asked him a poignant question: if a tumor could be removed by a scalpel, what about memories and feelings?
During the local anesthesia, Zheng Dingding unexpectedly fell asleep, and the entire surgery was completed while she was unconscious. When she awoke, Dr. Ning informed her that she had even talked in her sleep, requesting the tumor be taken for a frozen section. Zheng Dingding apologized, explaining she tends to get sleepy when nervous, to which Dr. Ning replied that it helped keep her quiet.
He then outlined the post-operative instructions, mentioning that his assistant, Fu Miaomiao, would provide further details. He also kindly offered her to rest longer in the operating room, as it wouldn't be used again until evening. Upon returning home with Xiao Feng, Zheng Dingding checked her phone, disheartened that Chen Xun had not contacted her.
Later, Dr. Shu Yiran proudly announced that she had completed a unilateral mastectomy in 1 hour and 52 minutes, surpassing Dr. Ning Weijin's previous record of 1 hour and 56 minutes. However, Dr. Ning calmly congratulated her, stating that he performed surgeries to refine his skills, not to compete. Shu Yiran then revealed she heard Dr. Ning had completed a mammary fibroma surgery in just 35 minutes, an unusually fast time for him.
She speculated that the patient must have been very beautiful, causing him to be "touched," and pressed him for details. Dr. Ning, seemingly flustered, quickly excused himself, claiming he needed to make the rounds of the wards. Shu Yiran invited him for dinner, but he declined, citing other plans. Back home, Zheng Dingding felt uncomfortable with her tight bandage and used a chopstick to loosen it.
She was delighted to receive her first order for handmade pet toys on her newly launched online store, which she had opened after resigning from her previous job. She was confident that "God won't let her starve to death" and planned to buy materials the next day. Dr. Ning, concerned about her recovery, instructed his assistant, Fu Miaomiao, to call Zheng Dingding to check on her condition. Zheng Dingding was surprised by the hospital's attentive service, reporting no discomfort.
Later, she humorously realized her missing chopstick was still tucked into her bandage. Meanwhile, Dr. Ning Weijin's younger sister, Ning Weixuan, arrived unexpectedly at his apartment, having secretly dropped out of her financial management program in the UK. She complained of starvation and presented a rare doll she had brought from Japan. Dr. Ning sternly confronted her, having learned of her return from their childhood friend, Gao Ren.
He chided her for not returning home, revealing their father knew she had dropped out and was arranging for her to attend another college. Ning Weixuan defiantly refused, stating that her father would be happy to save tuition, as it was what "that woman" (implying a stepmother) wanted. She asserted her independence, claiming she could support herself and that her brother would eventually support her.
She then unveiled her certificate as the city's only Certified Pet Communicator, likening herself to a "human psychologist," and dramatically knelt to beg Dr. Ning for funds to open her own studio, suggesting he could be a shareholder. Dr. Ning, however, simply told her to pack up and come home with him. As Dr. Ning drove Ning Weixuan home in the pouring rain, he spotted Zheng Dingding waiting at a bus stop.
Without hesitation, he pulled over and insisted she come with him to the hospital for a check-up, emphasizing that a post-operative patient should be resting, not out in the rain. Ning Weixuan introduced herself to Zheng Dingding as Dr. Ning's sister, and Zheng Dingding reciprocated. At the hospital, Dr. Ning instructed Zheng Dingding to remove her wet clothing so he could examine her wound. He then re-bandaged her incision more loosely, noting that it was not inflamed.
As Zheng Dingding expressed concern about returning home in a hospital gown, Dr. Ning offered her his windbreaker. Shu Yiran, also at the hospital, noticed Ning Weixuan and teased her about dropping out of school again. Ning Weixuan brushed it off, stating she relies on her brother for everything. Shu Yiran later saw Zheng Dingding wearing Dr. Ning's windbreaker.
Ning Weixuan, observing her brother's unusual attentiveness toward Zheng Dingding, began to playfully tease him, but he quickly silenced her with a threat to make her leave if she continued her "nonsense." Undeterred, Ning Weixuan questioned Dr. Ning about Zheng Dingding, eventually asking Zheng Dingding a barrage of personal questions, including her age, star sign (Zheng Dingding was a Leo, Ning Weixuan a Gemini), and culinary preferences.
Dr. Ning interrupted, handing Zheng Dingding medication and reminding her to contact him if any issues arose. Zheng Dingding thanked him and promised to return his windbreaker after washing it. Ning Weixuan mused that her brother, despite his "cold-faced benevolent doctor" persona, was showing unusual care, which she saw as a positive sign. Upon returning home, Zheng Dingding received a large express package containing her wedding dress.
Seeing it triggered a flood of memories—her joy trying it on, Chen Xun's past proposal vows—which quickly turned into overwhelming sorrow and tears. Shortly after, her mother video-called, scolding her for not disclosing her surgery and admonishing her father as an "old fool" for keeping it a secret. Zheng Dingding, unable to contain her emotions, burst into tears, confessing how much she missed her mother. Her parents quickly comforted her, promising to return home the very next day.
Later, Ning Weixuan, ever the matchmaker, pressed Dr. Ning about Zheng Dingding. She pointed out that Zheng Dingding met his aesthetic standards: no makeup, no high heels, minimal jewelry, and eyes full of "simplicity and sincerity." She joked that the only remaining questions were whether Zheng Dingding watched idol dramas or ate scallion pork, which she vowed to ask next time. Dr. Ning dismissed her, instructing her to cook dinner or pay rent.
He then pulled his cat, Nannan, out of his cloakroom. Ning Weixuan lovingly hugged Nannan, reminding the cat that she was the one who personally selected and ordered its food, only for Dr. Ning to remind her that he was the one who paid for it.
Ning Weixuan persisted, highlighting Dr. Ning's unusual reaction to her teasing about Zheng Dingding, contrasting it with his typical indifference to other potential romantic interests, concluding that Zheng Dingding was "not an ordinary patient" to him and he "might be interested in her." With a mischievous grin, Ning Weixuan added Zheng Dingding's WeChat to her brother's phone, playfully calling herself a "conscientious porter."
Looking at a cat doll, Dr. Ning was transported back to his childhood, recalling the day his mother passed away. He remembered almost being hit by a car while walking in a daze, only to be saved by a young girl with a similar cat doll, a memory that had stayed with him ever since. Chen Xun arrived at Zheng Dingding's apartment, his expression somber as he spotted the wedding dress in her living room.
He apologized for his absence during her surgery, explaining he couldn't cancel his meeting with Mr. Sheng. Zheng Dingding, however, responded that some things, once missed, could not be changed. She calmly stated that as a company head, he had made a correct business decision, and she wouldn't have blamed him even if they hadn't broken up. Chen Xun offered to wait for her answer, implying a hope for reconciliation.
Zheng Dingding then showed him her handmade pet toy designs and newly launched online store, expressing her passion and belief in her new venture. As they talked, Wen Zixin called Chen Xun. He abruptly excused himself, telling Zheng Dingding he had to leave but would visit her again in a few days. Before departing, he noticed Dr. Ning Weijin's windbreaker hanging near the door and questioned Zheng Dingding about it.
She explained it belonged to a "friend" who had lent it to her when her clothes were wet, and she hadn't yet returned it, leaving Chen Xun looking deeply troubled. Outside Zheng Dingding's apartment, Xiao Feng confronted Chen Xun. He criticized Chen Xun for not appreciating Zheng Dingding and for his involvement with Wen Zixin. Chen Xun clarified that he and Wen Zixin had "nothing," explaining she was temporarily staying at his home because she disliked hotels.
Xiao Feng retorted that Zheng Dingding had seen Wen Zixin at his house and was upset, adding that Zheng Dingding needed peace of mind after her surgery and advised Chen Xun to leave her alone. Chen Xun, in turn, questioned Xiao Feng's possessiveness over Zheng Dingding, asking if he considered her a "good friend or private property" and why he was hostile to her male acquaintances.
Xiao Feng, feigning indifference, stated he was only hostile to those who hurt Zheng Dingding and happy for those who treated her well. To further provoke Chen Xun, Xiao Feng disclosed that Dr. Ning, who performed Zheng Dingding's surgery, was very kind to her, and Zheng Dingding seemed to have "special feelings for him." He then handed Chen Xun his resignation letter, which Chen Xun immediately accepted.
Xiao Feng later admitted to Zheng Dingding that he intentionally exaggerated her closeness with Dr. Ning to upset Chen Xun. Zheng Dingding was dismayed, worrying about how Chen Xun would perceive her. Xiao Feng then playfully suggested that Dr. Ning's windbreaker at her home was "fate" and encouraged her to consider a relationship with him. Meanwhile, Gao Ren attempted to trick Dr. Ning Weijin into a blind date, claiming he needed a companion for the girl's friend.
Dr. Ning reluctantly agreed but, in retaliation, ordered an array of the restaurant's most expensive dishes, including Swedish salmon soup, French Black Truffle Crispy Soup, Andalusian cold soup, Pavillon Rouge du Margaux, Sour Cherry Lava Chocolate, Cassis Blackcurrant Mousse, and Fig Caramel Cake. A horrified Gao Ren then promised never to use Dr. Ning as a shield again, declaring their friendship over. Later, Zheng Dingding and Xiao Feng met Zheng Dingding's parents for dinner.
During the meal, her mother scolded her father for prioritizing their Hokkaido hot spring trip over telling her about Zheng Dingding's surgery, prompting a playful argument about priorities. They then unexpectedly encountered Dr. Ning at the same restaurant. Zheng Dingding's mother, immediately charmed by Dr. Ning's kind demeanor, enthusiastically praised him, asking if he was single and inviting him for dinner. Both her father and Xiao Feng also spoke highly of Dr. Ning, encouraging Zheng Dingding to consider him.
After leaving the restaurant, her parents continued to extol Dr. Ning's virtues, urging Zheng Dingding to move on from her recent breakup by starting a new relationship. Zheng Dingding, however, explained she wasn't ready to date just a week after her breakup, humorously telling her mother to "watch less idol dramas." At the office, Chen Xun had a conversation with Cat, his subordinate, who noted Chen Xun hadn't been resting well.
Cat explained that Zheng Dingding was upset because she had anticipated a marriage proposal at the anniversary gala, only for Chen Xun to announce Wen Zixin as the company's spokeswoman instead. This, combined with Wen Zixin staying at his home and his absence from Zheng Dingding's surgery, led to her "misunderstanding." Chen Xun confirmed his continued love for Zheng Dingding, recalling how she had supported him during his lowest points and helped him overcome painful memories.
He admitted that he had made mistakes by being too focused on work and not considering their future. Although uneasy, Wen Zixin encouraged Chen Xun to "coax Zheng Dingding back," suggesting he win her heart again.
