Love is Deep Episode 4 Recap
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Zheng Dingding was still contemplating opening her own design studio. She had recently broken up and was reluctant to start a new relationship, but promised Ning Weixuan that she would consider Ning Weijin first when she was ready to date again. Ning Weixuan, pleased, then shared some of Ning Weijin's likes and dislikes. Zheng Dingding also recalled Chen Xun's encouraging words about her talent and how she could spread happiness through her creations.
Ning Weixuan had even generously offered her a space for a studio right next to her Master Miao Amusement Park cafe. Soon after, Wen Zixin sought out Ning Weijin at the hospital, deliberately making an appointment with him. Despite Ning Weijin's clear reluctance to engage, giving her only one minute, Wen Zixin pointedly asked if he liked Zheng Dingding. Observing his hesitation, she understood his feelings and advised him to cherish Dingding.
Meanwhile, Chen Xun faced a challenge at his company: his employees couldn't differentiate between various milk samples needed for a new agency deal. Annoyed, Chen Xun dismissed them, noting that Zheng Dingding would have easily identified the difference. Just then, Wen Zixin arrived, saying she had no schedule and wanted to help. She swiftly tasted the milk samples and pointed out which one was thicker, easily solving Chen Xun's problem.
Impressed, Chen Xun explained that the brand was Australian, looking to expand into China, and would cover transportation costs. Wen Zixin shrewdly suggested seizing the opportunity to secure more Australian suppliers. Pleased, Chen Xun invited her to a dinner with Mister Xu, the marketing director for Asia Pacific, to discuss partnership details. At the dinner, Wen Zixin charmed Mister Xu, introducing herself as the company's spokesperson and expertly navigating the conversation, leaving a positive impression.
Later, at a family dinner, Ning Weixuan complained to her brother, Ning Weijin, about her bad mood. She brought up Zheng Dingding's recent breakup and reluctance to start a new relationship. Ning Weixuan playfully accused her brother of being overly confident, asserting that he needed to work harder to win Zheng Dingding's affection, as his feelings were evident.
She then mentioned inviting Zheng Dingding to open a studio in her cafe, suggesting it would allow her brother more opportunities to see Dingding. Ning Weixuan then feigned distress, lamenting that she had spent all her savings on the cafe, implying Dingding would need to cover her own renovation expenses. Ning Weijin, after a moment, asked how much more was needed, and Ning Weixuan promptly requested 100,000 yuan.
As he agreed, she promised to do the dishes and added that Zheng Dingding had said she would consider Ning Weijin first if she ever decided to pursue a new relationship. Following the successful business dinner, Wen Zixin suddenly fainted as Chen Xun was seeing her off. He rushed her to the hospital where a nurse reprimanded him for letting her drink, explaining that Wen Zixin had recently undergone surgery and needed rest.
Inside the hospital room, Chen Xun apologized to Wen Zixin, who was recuperating. She reassured him, saying she had thought she was fine, and expressed gratitude for his concern. Ning Weijin, passing by, overheard Doctor Lin discussing "No.36," who he identified as Wen Zixin. He discreetly inquired about her medical history from Doctor Lin. Outside the hospital, Ning Weijin found a visibly drunk and unsteady Chen Xun.
He offered Chen Xun water to help him sober up, then directly asked if Wen Zixin's surgery was related to him and if Zheng Dingding was aware of the situation. Chen Xun, angered, told Ning Weijin not to speak carelessly. He then questioned Ning Weijin's relationship with Zheng Dingding, to which Ning Weijin simply replied, "friends." Chen Xun mocked Ning Weijin's medical profession, insinuating that doctors took advantage of patients after seeing their private details.
Ning Weijin sternly warned him not to insult his profession. Chen Xun retaliated by declaring Zheng Dingding his girlfriend and ordering Ning Weijin to stay away from her. Ning Weijin calmly reminded Chen Xun that they had already broken up. As their argument escalated into a near physical fight, Shu Yiran quickly intervened, pulling Ning Weijin away. Before being led off, Ning Weijin issued a final warning to Chen Xun: he would not tolerate Zheng Dingding being hurt again.
Later, at Chen Xun's office, his employees gossiped about Ning Weijin, noting his popularity and the "Most Handsome Doctor" award he had won. Chen Xun, visibly irritated, ordered an employee to investigate Zheng Dingding's plans for her studio. Wen Zixin then arrived, claiming she was bored and had come to visit. She informed Chen Xun that she had already sought out Ning Weijin and confirmed his interest in Zheng Dingding.
She offered to continue probing Ning Weijin's intentions, suggesting Zheng Dingding was naive and easily manipulated. Chen Xun, however, firmly told Wen Zixin to stay out of his personal affairs. Zheng Dingding was at home, calculating her finances and pondering if she had enough funds for her design studio, specifically to pay Ning Weixuan for the space. Suddenly, a drunken Chen Xun knocked on her door. She let him in and offered him tea.
Chen Xun reminisced about Zheng Dingding's past kindness when he was drunk, then revealed that Wen Zixin was in the hospital. He explained that he owed Wen Zixin a great deal: he had recently discovered, during a business trip to Shanghai, that she had been pregnant with his child when they broke up years ago. He had been unaware at the time. Wen Zixin's mother had forced her to have an abortion, which tragically led to habitual miscarriages.
Chen Xun recounted finding Wen Zixin in despair after she had lost her second child, which also caused her engagement to be canceled. He stated that he felt responsible and was committed to helping her recover, assuring Zheng Dingding that he and Wen Zixin were "just friends" and he would not repeat past mistakes. Zheng Dingding expressed her understanding but voiced doubts about Wen Zixin's true intentions.
She politely refused Chen Xun's suggestion to return to the company, stating she had her own career aspirations. When Chen Xun's phone rang with Wen Zixin's call, Zheng Dingding urged him to go back to her. Disappointed, Chen Xun left. Ning Weixuan, needing more money for her cafe, concocted a scheme to get funds from her brother.
She sent a voice message to Zheng Dingding, which she intended for Ning Weijin to hear, falsely claiming she was broke and couldn't pay for Dingding's goods, thereby subtly hinting that Ning Weijin would need to cover the costs. Ning Weijin, upon hearing Zheng Dingding's name, reluctantly transferred the money to his sister. Meanwhile, Zheng Dingding was discussing Chen Xun and Wen Zixin with her friend, Xiao Feng, while packing goods.
Xiao Feng advised Zheng Dingding not to believe Chen Xun, arguing that ex-partners should have no contact and that Wen Zixin's reappearance after so many years was suspicious, likely motivated by Chen Xun's current success. However, Zheng Dingding defended Chen Xun, explaining his strong sense of responsibility, recalling an instance where he almost sold his blood to pay severance to his struggling team. Xiao Feng then pointedly asked why Chen Xun had been so irresponsible towards Zheng Dingding.
Xiao Feng also teased Dingding about her impending studio opening at Ning Weixuan's cafe, linking it to Ning Weijin. Ning Weijin arrived at Ning Weixuan's cafe early, ostensibly to oversee his investment, but secretly hoping to see Zheng Dingding. Ning Weixuan, recognizing his true motive, humorously chided him. Unfortunately, Zheng Dingding was delayed by a traffic accident while delivering a large box of goods to the cafe.
By the time she arrived, Ning Weijin had already received a call from the hospital and left. Ning Weixuan lamented their repeated missed encounters. Zheng Dingding expressed her disappointment, as she had hoped to thank Ning Weijin in person for his help. Ning Weixuan advised her against sending a gift through her, claiming her brother was "cheapskate" and would perceive it as insincere. Zheng Dingding, pleased with the spacious studio upstairs at Ning Weixuan's cafe, began planning its design.
She then quickly left to buy groceries, as her parents were coming for dinner. A sudden downpour forced her to take shelter in a nearby library. Meanwhile, Ning Weijin received a call informing him that he was no longer needed at the hospital. He stopped his car and entered the library to read. There, he found Zheng Dingding fast asleep on the floor. He quietly sat beside her, picking up a book.
After about an hour, Zheng Dingding awoke, startled to realize how much time had passed. She exclaimed that she had forgotten to buy groceries for her parents' dinner. Ning Weijin, who had been sitting beside her, offered to drive her. He took her to the supermarket and then dropped her off at home. Inside, Zheng Dingding gave Ning Weijin a small stack of colorful sticky notes, suggesting he use them to organize patient files.
She thanked him for his consistent care and wondered why he was so kind to her, given their purely professional acquaintance. Ning Weijin hinted that they had met before and she had once helped him, but he playfully kept the details secret, saying it wasn't the right time to reveal them. As he was about to leave, Zheng Dingding's parents arrived.
They were surprised to see Ning Weijin and enthusiastically insisted he stay for dinner, despite his polite attempts to decline. During the meal, Zheng Dingding's mother inquired about Ning Weijin's family. He shared that his mother had passed away when he was young, a challenging period that someone had helped him navigate. Zheng Dingding's parents offered their condolences and changed the subject. Meanwhile, Chen Xun took Wen Zixin to view an apartment in a high-grade residential area.
Wen Zixin expressed her desire for a change of environment, feeling like a "joke" in her current social circle. Chen Xun offered to pay the rent, but she declined, stating her endorsement fees were sufficient. She then requested that Chen Xun rent the apartment in his name to protect her privacy, which he readily agreed to handle. Later, Wen Zixin cooked dinner for Chen Xun.
She expressed deep regret for leaving him in the past and for not being by his side during his difficult times, hinting at a desire to rekindle their relationship. Chen Xun, however, firmly reiterated that he could only offer financial support as "compensation" and nothing more. He set a clear boundary, telling her not to do anything that would harm Zheng Dingding, emphasizing that it was his "bottom line." Wen Zixin verbally agreed, claiming she viewed Zheng Dingding as a dear sister, but discreetly clenched her fist under the table.
