Love Like White Jade Episode 24 Recap
> Love Like White Jade Recap
After Shui Wuxia left, Jiang Baiyu attempted to remove his neck brace, hoping to pretend to be Shen Qingli and impress Shui Wuxia. However, his neck remained immobile, prompting him to call for help. Shui Wuxia, who had not gone far, quickly returned. She admonished him for taking off the brace, which he feigned ignorance about, claiming it fell off by itself.
She then helped him readjust the brace, warning him that reckless removal could leave him with a "crooked neck," like a "crooked tree," and no girl would ever like him. Assuring her he would be fine, she decided to stay and watch over him to prevent further mischief. The following day, Jiang Baiyu's friends, Jiang Tianling and Fang Yuncheng, gathered, puzzled by the severity of his neck injury from what was only a minor earthquake.
They pointed out that the falling screen was directed at Shui Wuxia, so Jiang Baiyu should have injured his back, not his neck. Fang Yuncheng speculated that Jiang Baiyu, always valuing his life, would have hidden in a safe corner during the quake. Jiang Tianling then deduced the true scenario: Jiang Baiyu must have been directly under the screen, with Shui Wuxia beneath him, effectively making him a "meat patty" between them.
They teased that at that moment, Jiang Baiyu's lips must have pressed against Shui Wuxia's cheek. Jiang Baiyu, in turn, asked where they were when he got hurt, prompting Jiang Tianling to quickly shift the topic to their new homework—a simulated case inference. Each student drew an identity card; Jiang Baiyu drew "Landowner Zhou," while Fang Yuncheng drew "Madam Zhou," leading to playful accusations of a "public display of affection."
Jiang Baiyu then noticed a lip print on Jiang Tianling's face. Jiang Tianling recounted that on the night of the earthquake, he had saved Zhe Zhi in Lantern Boudoir, and she had thanked him with a kiss. After sharing the story, he awkwardly asked his friends if he should wipe off the lip print. Later, Jiang Tianling visited Zhe Zhi and asked if she was willing to give up the "entire forest" for him and commit solely to him.
Zhe Zhi smiled, then playfully removed a hairpin from her head and placed it on his. Overjoyed, he interpreted this as her acceptance. He then gathered Jiang Baiyu and their friends at Lantern Boudoir to announce their official relationship. Jiang Tianling thanked everyone for their encouragement when he was initially hesitant about Zhe Zhi.
Zhe Zhi added that the earthquake had made her realize her past desire for the "forest" was an illusion, and only this "little sapling" (Jiang Tianling) was genuine. She confessed her fear during the quake, but seeing his worry for her made her want him to protect her forever.
As the couple openly displayed their affection, Jiang Tianling jokingly credited Jiang Baiyu and Shui Wuxia's "love" for his enlightenment, observing the "true love" in their eyes when they quietly drew "husband and wife" cards in class. This remark left Shui Wuxia visibly uncomfortable. Meanwhile, the news of Jiang Baiyu saving Shui Wuxia during the earthquake spread, earning him numerous fan girls who inundated him with letters.
He spent an entire night reading and replying to them, completely ignoring Shui Wuxia when she brought him food and snacks or invited him to a shadow puppet show. Exhausted, Shui Wuxia fell asleep and dreamt of Jiang Baiyu being surrounded by a throng of fan girls. She awoke, saw him still writing replies, and angrily told him to read more books.
Shui Wuxia then asked him about his future, specifically if he would get married and who he envisioned as his partner. He affirmed he would marry the person he loved and reassured her that as "Brother Shui," she would always be his "Brother Shui" and would certainly be at his wedding. When she pressed him about potential candidates like the "Xishi of the east city" or "girls from the north city," he clarified they were just his fan girls.
He then showed her the letter. Feeling increasingly conflicted, Shui Wuxia found that she seemed to be genuinely falling for Jiang Baiyu. Ba Xi, sensing her confusion, offered to administer a popular "True Love Test." The first question was whether Jiang Baiyu was the first person she thought of when she found something delicious; Shui Wuxia confirmed, recalling buying him mooncakes.
The second asked if he was the first person she wanted to share interesting things with; Shui Wuxia again confirmed, remembering inviting him to the puppet show. The third question was whether she got jealous seeing him with other girls. Shui Wuxia confirmed all three, leading her to realize the truth of her feelings. Disturbed by these realizations, Shui Wuxia returned home, desperately searching for "The Analects of Confucius" to calm herself.
Instead, she found a painting of herself and Jiang Baiyu. Jiang Baiyu entered, explaining the painting was a gift from the young mistress of the Kong Family. He tried to reassure Shui Wuxia that those seeking fleeting pleasure were inconsistent, and their "affair" would soon be forgotten. Sensing her discomfort, he offered to put the painting away, but Shui Wuxia stopped him, insisting it was a kind gesture and should remain.
