Love is Deep Episode 24 Recap
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Driven to desperation, Wen Zixin sought help from a wealthy second-generation man who had previously pursued her. He arranged to meet her at a hotel, where he made lewd demands, insisting she spend the night with him, and cruelly mocked her for having had multiple abortions. Enraged, Wen Zixin kicked him and escaped the room. Fleeing the hotel in disheveled clothes, Wen Zixin was seen by passersby, who made assumptions.
Dingding, passing by, also misunderstood the situation, urging Wen Zixin not to abandon Chen Xun during his difficult time. Wen Zixin, upset, retorted that Dingding was the one who had abandoned Chen Xun and Chengpin. In her haste, Wen Zixin twisted her ankle. Dingding quickly helped her to sit down, and Wen Zixin clarified the misunderstanding. Dingding was surprised by how far Wen Zixin was willing to go for Chen Xun.
Recognizing Dingding's lingering care for Chengpin and Chen Xun, Wen Zixin, despite her initial reluctance, asked Dingding to help Chen Xun, emphasizing that ultimately, Chen Xun should be grateful only to Wen Zixin. Dingding agreed to help Wen Zixin, but made it clear she would not directly help Chen Xun. Dingding informed Ning Weijin of her decision to help at Chengpin. Ning Weijin was displeased, questioning why she always worried about irrelevant people and matters.
Dingding maintained she was simply helping a friend with a clear conscience, and if Ning Weijin doubted her, she couldn't help it. She angrily got out of the car and left. Later, Xiao Feng brought crayfish and beer to console Dingding, advising her not to fight with Ning Weijin over an ex. He stated that the best way to deal with an ex is to "never ever contact him."
Meanwhile, Gao Ren tried to reason with Ning Weijin, asking if he was afraid Dingding and Chen Xun might rekindle their old flame. Ning Weijin explained his concern was Dingding's emotional sensitivity, fearing she would suffer if things didn't work out. Gao Ren suggested he discuss this openly with Dingding, but Ning Weijin saw no need for extensive explanation. That night, both Dingding and Ning Weijin lay awake, secretly hoping for a message from the other.
After some time, Dingding decided to forgive Ning Weijin first, thinking of "Little scarf," and sent him a WeChat message. Almost simultaneously, Ning Weijin sent an identical message, leading to their mutual forgiveness—a testament to their unspoken understanding. The next day, Ning Weijin met Dingding at a café, where they both apologized. Ning Weijin realized that if he stubbornly prevented Dingding from helping, it would create a lingering issue for her.
He suggested she go to Chengpin sooner, resolve matters quickly, and return with a peaceful mind. With many unfulfilled orders from her online store, Dingding planned to complete her own work before heading to Chengpin. Ning Weijin, who was not working that day as a deputy chief physician, stayed to help her with shipments, urging her to go resolve Chengpin's issues. Dingding praised his capabilities, and Ning Weijin unassumingly accepted the compliment.
Chengpin's crisis had led to numerous employee resignations, leaving Chen Xun and Cat visibly distressed. Just then, Dingding and Wen Zixin arrived, and Cat rushed downstairs to greet them. Dingding felt a profound sense of change upon returning to Chengpin, which was now barely sustained by only Chen Xun and Cat. Wen Zixin, not wanting to hog credit, encouraged Dingding to go greet Chen Xun.
Dingding apologized to Chen Xun for their past misunderstanding, but he reassured her he held no grudge. She then emphasized that her current help was for Wen Zixin, who had made significant sacrifices for him, "almost taken advantage of" to help him. Dingding urged Chen Xun not to betray Wen Zixin's deep loyalty after the crisis. Later, Ning Weixuan was not in a good mood. Seeing Ning Weijin involved with delivery orders (presumably for Dingding), she grew even sadder.
She lamented that even her "emotional simpleton" brother was helping Dingding, yet Gao Ren still didn't understand her feelings. Dingding assessed Chengpin's grim situation: staff departures, investors withdrawing, and logistics companies refusing cooperation. She proposed a strategy to immediately create positive buzz for the company to restore its image, thereby regaining the trust of logistics partners. Dingding planned to design a comprehensive solution for Wen Zixin to implement.
Meanwhile, a distracted Gao Ren wandered into the dance studio, where he found Ning Weixuan practicing. He apologized for breaking their previous appointment and for hurtful words. Ning Weixuan only wanted to dance one song with him. Gao Ren reluctantly agreed, but insisted she follow his lead. Wen Zixin reached out to Zhou Yichen, a popular actress from her former modeling agency, hoping to secure her for a commercial performance for Chengpin, promising a generous fee.
Zhou Yichen, however, cynically suggested Wen Zixin leverage her rich contacts for quicker solutions. Understanding Zhou Yichen's priorities, Wen Zixin offered to relinquish a lucrative European luxury brand endorsement she was currently negotiating, which finally convinced Zhou Yichen to discuss the collaboration seriously. Dingding hoped the celebrity endorsement would mitigate some of Chengpin's negative publicity.
Ning Weijin suggested incorporating a charity element for even greater impact, but stressed that the philanthropic efforts must be genuine, not merely a means to restore Chengpin's image. Dingding acknowledged his point, mentioning that Chengpin had, in fact, collaborated with many charitable organizations in the past but never publicized it. Dingding then proposed the idea of organizing a public charity event. Wen Zixin suggested inviting Ning Weijin’s hospital to collaborate.
Chen Xun initially objected, feeling that a breast department doctor like Ning Weijin might not be suitable for the theme. However, Wen Zixin clarified that most of Chengpin’s customers were women, and with the following month being National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a breast free clinic would be highly relevant. She also mentioned contacting the Pink Ribbon organization for support. Chen Xun then agreed to the proposal and asked Dingding for her input.
Dingding set a condition: Chen Xun must commit to genuine, long-term charity work, not just a temporary measure to repair Chengpin's reputation. Dingding shared this plan with Ning Weixuan, who reacted with shock and accused Dingding of creating a difficult situation by asking her current boyfriend to assist her ex-boyfriend, comparing it to an "angelic bitch" character in a TV drama. She dramatically asked Dingding who she wished to offend: her ex or her current boyfriend.
When Dingding approached Ning Weijin about the free clinic, he agreed immediately, stating that such a public welfare initiative would benefit his hospital and that he also wanted to "go and enrich his experience," hinting at his curiosity about Chen Xun. At the free clinic event, during a live interview, Chen Xun announced Chengpin's plans to launch an online medicine sales channel, expressing confidence in medicine safety.
Ning Weijin, however, subtly challenged him, pointing out the necessity of administrative permits and physical store foundations, which Chengpin might currently lack. Chen Xun countered, mentioning the ongoing permit applications and their successful cooperation with Gaoxin Hospital as a foundation for stable supply. Ning Weijin then corrected him, clarifying that pharmaceutical factories, not hospitals, were the true supply channels.
This subtle sparring, much to Dingding's concern (who internally felt Ning Weijin wanted to 'crash the party'), continued when a reporter asked about using celebrity endorsements and charity to divert public attention. Chen Xun dismissed the claim, emphasizing long-term hospital cooperation and donations, while Ning Weijin advised against blindly believing health articles from social media, including one about a "British expert." Ning Weijin capably handled the challenging questions and contributed effectively, easing Dingding's worries.
After the clinic, Chen Xun publicly repaid Dingding the 60,000 yuan she had lent him, along with the cash equivalent of her company shares, directly in front of Ning Weijin. Chen Xun declared that this transaction settled their accounts, adding that it would "put Dr. Ning's mind at ease." Ning Weijin, however, confidently responded that he had "no concerns at all." Chen Xun then entrusted Dingding's care to Ning Weijin before departing with Wen Zixin.
Hospital staff Ding Yang and Miaomiao, fearing Ning Weijin's usual strictness, hesitated to ask for leave. To their astonishment, Ning Weijin had already arranged it for them, a change attributed by colleagues to "the power of love" making him "a new person." Shu Yiran attempted to invite Ning Weijin for lunch, but he promptly declined, already having plans with Dingding.
Shu Yiran scoffed at their "mushy" behavior, but Ning Weijin calmly described it as "something lovers will do" and suggested she "may need to fall in love." Later, as Dingding headed to meet Ning Weijin for lunch, she received a call from her boss, Mr. Mu, who urgently needed her back at the studio for a client design discussion. Reluctantly, Dingding called Ning Weijin to cancel their date, both expressing how much they missed each other.
A new doctor, Dr. Xiang, joined the plastic surgery department. Nurses buzzed with admiration for his gentlemanly conduct and stability, stirring feelings of jealousy in Gao Ren. Dr. Xiang’s assistant arrived with welcoming gifts for everyone, further cementing his popularity. Gao Ren initially hoped Dr. Xiang was facing trouble from patients, but learned that the crowd surrounding him consisted of loyal former clients who had followed him to the new hospital.
Finding Ning Weijin alone after Dingding canceled, Shu Yiran discussed his research, revealing she had contacted Ade Tang's student and gathered valuable information about breast cancer drug development, even applying to join his research team. Ning Weijin appreciated her efforts but playfully warned her not to "hold him back." With Dingding's help, Chengpin slowly recovered. Chen Xun was overjoyed and invited Wen Zixin out for dinner, not as her boss, but "as your man."
At the gym, Gao Ren initially enjoyed the admiration of female gym-goers for his physique, but his moment in the spotlight was abruptly taken by Dr. Xiang's arrival. Women flocked to Dr. Xiang for advice on cosmetic procedures, particularly nose jobs. Dr. Xiang encouraged them to consider injections for a more upturned nose.
Gao Ren, however, intervened, advocating for natural beauty and discouraging unnecessary cosmetic surgery, leading to a heated debate between the two doctors about their differing philosophies on beauty and plastic surgery. Knowing Dingding hadn't cooked for Ning Weijin and had recently stood him up, Xiao Feng helped her bake cookies, advising her to be proactive in their relationship. Dingding then messaged Ning Weijin that her "love express" was on the way.
Ning Weijin’s visibly happy reaction to Dingding’s message prompted Shu Yiran to call him an "idiot in love" and accuse Dingding of "captivating" him. Ning Weijin directly asked if Shu Yiran disliked Dingding. Shu Yiran then posed a hypothetical question: if his friends disliked his girlfriend and didn't want them together, would he value their opinions?
Ning Weijin unequivocally stated he would choose his girlfriend, explaining he would "respect their decision" not to meet if they disliked her, and that in love, "what matters is love," not compatibility. Frustrated, Shu Yiran called Gao Ren and vented her anger on him. Gao Ren, in turn, took his frustration out on Ning Weixuan during their dance practice, harshly criticizing her moves and calling her "an octopus."
Ning Weixuan retaliated by intentionally missing steps and stepping on his foot, declaring she would not be his "punching bag." Practicing dance late into the night, Ning Weixuan’s noise kept Ning Weijin awake. She playfully suggested he use her as an excuse to visit Dingding, claiming he couldn't sleep at home and needed to "borrow a room" for a romantic night, offering to help her with her design work.
Ning Weijin, initially hesitant about appearing to have "an agenda," drove to Dingding's apartment. However, after texting her and learning she was struggling with "inspiration" and wanted to be alone, he decided not to disturb her, sending a message to "take care" before driving away.
