Love is Deep Episode 33 Recap
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Dingding's mother realized that despite her daughter and Ning Weijin being engaged, she had yet to meet Ning Weijin's parents. She firmly believed that both sets of parents should formally meet to discuss the marriage. Dingding, wary of upsetting Ning Weijin's father given their past unpleasant encounter, tried to deflect, but her mother insisted this was an inevitable step.
Separately, Ning Weijin reassured Dingding that his decision to marry her was not impulsive but his deepest commitment, and he was willing to slow down the process if she felt it was too soon, as long as she understood his sincerity. Ning Weixuan, startled, opened the bathroom door just as Gao Ren emerged.
She chastised him for being idle and staying home all day, suggesting he should see a psychiatrist as Dr. Xiang had recommended, accusing him of being defeated by a single setback. Gao Ren, in turn, cautioned Ning Weixuan to keep her distance from Dr. Xiang, claiming they were incompatible. Ning Weixuan retorted, asking if he, Gao Ren, was suitable for her then. Suddenly, Gao Ren firmly clasped her hand.
Recalling Dr. Xiang's advice to provoke Gao Ren, Ning Weixuan forcefully pushed his hand away. Undeterred by Dingding's reluctance, her parents sought Xiao Feng's help to find the address of Ning Weijin's father. Armed with gifts, they went to visit, Dingding's mother explaining that she simply wanted to assess Ning Weijin's family and ensure her daughter wouldn't face hardships after marriage. Upon arriving, Dingding's mother enthusiastically greeted Ning Weijin's father as "in-law."
Ning Weijin's father, however, did not recall Dingding until Yin Fei reminded him. He then sternly declared his absolute refusal to approve the marriage, asserting that Dingding and Ning Weijin were from different worlds and incompatible social standings, making their union unlikely to be happy. Yin Fei further fueled the tension by claiming that Shu Yiran was Ning Weijin's preferred girlfriend, whom their family adored, and that Dingding's appearance had caused a misunderstanding, forcing Shu Yiran to leave the country.
Enraged, Dingding's mother accused Yin Fei of having been a "homewrecker" herself. The exchange escalated into a heated argument, ending with Ning Weijin's father angrily expelling Dingding's parents from his home. Dingding's parents immediately called her, demanding she break up with Ning Weijin. They recounted the disrespectful encounter with Ning Weijin's father and Yin Fei's accusations.
Dingding clarified that Shu Yiran was a university classmate who had a one-sided affection for Ning Weijin, and after Ning Weijin clearly communicated his feelings, Shu Yiran chose to study abroad independently, not because Dingding forced her. Despite this, her parents insisted that marriage involved two families, not just two individuals. While they approved of Ning Weijin personally, they foresaw endless conflicts with his contemptuous family and feared for Dingding's happiness.
They emphasized that they didn't desire a wealthy match for her, only a happy one, which they believed was impossible with Ning Weijin's family. Dingding then called Ning Weijin, expressing her unwillingness to break up but acknowledging her parents' need for an explanation. Ning Weijin immediately offered to go see her parents, but Dingding dissuaded him, believing it would only worsen the situation while they were still upset. She promised to find a way to resolve the conflict herself.
Ning Weijin apologized for the distress he had caused Dingding and her family. The next morning, Dingding's mother arrived at her apartment, tidying up and preparing meals, openly admitting her intention to supervise Dingding until she ended her relationship with Ning Weijin. When Ning Weixuan visited, Dingding's mother expressed her fondness for Ning Weixuan, hoping their friendship would remain unaffected by the breakup.
Dingding's mother maintained strict surveillance, restricting Dingding's phone access and forbidding her from leaving the house or contacting Ning Weijin. Ning Weixuan relayed this situation to her brother. Ning Weijin asserted his determination to see Dingding, declaring that his father's opposition would not prevent him from marrying her, as his relationship with Dingding was independent of his father's views.
Relieved by his resolve, Ning Weixuan encouraged him to engage with Dingding's parents, drawing a clear distinction between them and "that person," referring to his father, whom she stated she would not forgive. One morning, as Dingding watered plants in her garden, a paper airplane glided in, bearing a handwritten message, "Miss you." Seizing a moment when her mother was preoccupied in the kitchen, Dingding quickly slipped out of the yard to meet Ning Weijin, and they embraced tightly.
When Dingding's mother called out for her to come for breakfast, Ning Weijin swiftly hid in the adjacent yard. Dingding, feigning casualness, claimed she had stepped out to inquire about an express package, displaying the furtive behavior of young lovers avoiding parental detection. For several days, Dingding remained under her mother's strict watch. She could only covertly use Ning Weixuan's phone during her visits to call Ning Weijin, both of them suffering from intense longing and distraction.
Later, while shopping for clothes with her mother, Dingding managed to meet Ning Weijin secretly in the store. Ning Weijin recited a "cheesy pick-up line" he had learned from a book given to him by Ning Weixuan, which made Dingding laugh. When her mother approached, Dingding quickly grabbed two dresses, pretending to have selected them for her, thus creating a diversion for Ning Weijin to discreetly leave.
Another day, a paper airplane once again landed in Dingding's garden, but this time, her mother discovered it. Stepping outside, she found Ning Weijin holding a bouquet of flowers. Dingding's mother directly thanked Ning Weijin for the flowers before swiftly pulling Dingding away, preventing any opportunity for them to speak. That night, restless and unable to sleep, Dingding messaged Ning Weijin, proposing that they elope.
To her delight, Ning Weijin immediately agreed, filling her with a mix of excitement and anticipation. The following morning, Dingding packed her belongings and quietly left the house before her mother awoke. Ning Weijin's car was already waiting. With no specific destination in mind, they felt that being together was all that mattered. Dingding remarked that their clandestine meetings and escape made them feel like Romeo and Juliet. They spent the entire day enjoying their freedom.
That evening, as they sought a hotel, they discovered only a single couple's suite available. Dingding and Ning Weijin thus found themselves sharing a bed. Ning Weijin chuckled at Dingding's shyness, prompting her to playfully throw a pillow, initiating a joyous pillow fight. Feathers from the pillows scattered across the room, marking what was likely their happiest day in a long time. They eventually lay hand-in-hand amidst the feathers, falling asleep in each other's arms.
Meanwhile, Dingding's mother, unable to find her daughter, frantically called Xiao Feng and Chen Xun, but neither knew Dingding's whereabouts. Ning Weixuan also reported that Ning Weijin's phone was off. Dingding's mother grew increasingly anxious. Wen Zixin, observing Dingding's social media, deduced that Dingding and Ning Weijin had eloped due to her mother's disapproval. She noted that highly obedient individuals often rebel most fiercely. Wen Zixin speculated that a wedding might soon follow.
Gao Ren was astonished by the news of Ning Weijin's elopement, remarking on how unexpected it was for someone typically unswayed by romantic passion. Ning Weixuan found the elopement romantic and wished for a similar experience. Gao Ren impulsively offered to elope with her, causing Ning Weixuan's heart to flutter. However, she quickly dismissed his offer, sarcastically suggesting he'd prefer to elope with Shu Yiran. Gao Ren insisted his relationship with Shu Yiran was in the past.
Ning Weixuan, growing irritated, demanded he pay his rent before retreating into her room. Dingding's father, witnessing his wife's distress, sought to comfort her by recalling their own youth. He reminded her that her own parents had once opposed their marriage, leading her to sneak out at night, climb a wall, and run away with him. He recounted his silent vow to cherish her forever, having realized she had entrusted him with her entire future.
He urged his wife to understand that Dingding had found a man equally devoted to her, just as he had been to his wife. He advised her not to be overly strict, expressing his belief in Ning Weijin's character. Dingding and Ning Weijin eventually returned, each carrying a bouquet of flowers, and knelt at Dingding's doorstep, earnestly requesting her mother's blessing for their relationship.
Dingding's mother, allowing them inside, stated her condition: she would temporarily permit their relationship, but Ning Weijin must ensure his family wholeheartedly accepted Dingding and manage any tensions between Dingding and his family. She warned that if Dingding were ever to be wronged again due to his father's attitude, she would retract her compromise. Ning Weijin promised he would not allow his father to interfere. Dingding's mother concluded by emphasizing her hope for a marriage that had the genuine approval of both families, rather than one pursued despite such opposition.
