The Best Thing Episode 11 Recap
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Shen Xifan, noting the white, fossil-like item on He Suye's keychain, inquired about its nature. He Suye, relieved she wasn't questioning the metal ring he claimed to have lost, explained it was a "dragon bone," a Traditional Chinese Medicine term for ancient mammal fossils. He quickly clarified it wasn't a real fossil but a cow bone found by a farmer, used as a medicinal ingredient known to calm the liver, subdue yang, soothe the mind, and promote blood circulation.
He then urged her to wash her hands for the dinner he had prepared. During their meal, Shen Xifan praised the medicinal food. She then showed He Suye a group photo she had taken earlier. He Suye found the picture unsatisfactory, stating he looked too serious and it didn't convey the happiness he felt that day. Shortly after, Shen Xifan received a message from her parents, requesting her return home.
He Suye offered to walk her downstairs, citing his need to dispose of trash. After Shen Xifan returned home, her heart pounded as she recalled the evening. She had recognized the metal ring on his keychain as the very one she had given him—the one he claimed to have lost. This realization gave her a hopeful answer about his feelings, but she was afraid to be presumptuous.
The following day at work, Shen Xifan was notified that an elderly guest in Room 8252 was feeling unwell and refused hospital care. It was the same old woman who had previously requested a sachet change. The woman explained her pain was a recurring issue, and she had simply run out of painkillers. Shen Xifan advised her to seek medical attention and had Lin Yishen prepare an ambulance on standby.
The elderly woman then shared her story, revealing that her husband had passed away, and her children lived abroad with little contact. She had sold her house to fund her travels, sending them only occasional photos to assure them of her well-being. Later, Xu Xiangya provided Shen Xifan with some medicinal soup to take home.
Shen Xifan then asked Xu Xiangya about her frequent chats with Li Jie, wondering if she was developing feelings for him and moving on from Lin Yishen. Xu Xiangya playfully responded but quickly clarified that Li Jie was not her type. She then spoke about her long-standing, complicated relationship with Lin Yishen, noting that they had continuously missed opportunities to be together since college. She pondered whether their constant misalignments indicated a lack of deep affection.
Witnessing the old woman's solitude, Shen Xifan felt a surge of concern for her own parents. That evening, as her parents presented her with a medicinal soup, Shen Xifan inquired about their health and annual check-ups. Her parents, touched by her sudden concern, assured her they were healthy and playfully teased her about "finally having a conscience." Her mother also mentioned that Li Jie and his mentor were now consultants at the hotel.
Shen Xifan quickly dismissed any interest in Li Jie, leading to lighthearted family banter. The elderly guest, impressed by the hotel's service, decided to extend her stay, requesting a move to a villa and more of the soothing aromatherapy incense. Completely worn out after the tour group departed, Shen Xifan returned home and immediately went to bed. The next morning, she woke up with a severe stiff neck. Desperate for relief, she visited He Suye's clinic.
He diagnosed her condition and performed a series of adjustments. Despite Shen Xifan's initial cries of pain, her neck pain significantly improved. Feeling somewhat embarrassed by their close proximity during the treatment, Shen Xifan quickly departed after He Suye gave her a prescription, asking him to pick up her medicine for her. She then called Xu Xiangya to vent about He Suye's forceful treatment.
After her departure, He Suye collected her medicine from the clinic pharmacy, intending to deliver it to her apartment. While working on her study abroad application materials at home, Shen Xifan struggled to incorporate more cultural depth, particularly regarding aromatherapy and sachets. Just then, He Suye arrived at her door with her medicine. Hearing about her predicament, He Suye invited her to his apartment, where he offered his undergraduate essay on sachet culture as a reference.
He suggested she integrate the historical research of renowned ancient physicians like Hua Tuo, Sun Simiao, and Li Shizhen into her introduction to further align with the wellness theme. With He Suye's patient guidance, Shen Xifan revised her application. He reviewed her completed work, reassuring her of its quality, before she submitted it. Moments after her submission, Shen Xifan received a call from her overseas education agent and stepped into He Suye's study for a private conversation.
Upon returning to the living room, she found He Suye asleep on the sofa, his glasses still on and a book resting on his chest. As she gently leaned in to remove his glasses, his hand, still holding the book, shifted, causing her to lose balance and fall onto him. In that intimate, face-to-face moment, the doorbell suddenly rang, shattering the atmosphere. As Shen Xifan went to answer the door, a clearly annoyed He Suye immediately opened his eyes.
It was Li Jie, who had come to seek He Suye's help with a research paper. Seeing Li Jie, Shen Xifan quickly made an excuse that her work was complete and departed. As she left, Li Jie took He Suye's glasses from her hand and also gave her the medicine He Suye had picked up earlier. Vexed by the interruption, He Suye made a sarcastic remark to Li Jie about his studiousness, implying his visit was ill-timed.
Li Jie, sensing the tension, inferred that there was a romantic connection between He Suye and Shen Xifan and pressed for details. He Suye curtly told him to mind his own business. Meanwhile, in the elevator on her way home, Shen Xifan's face burned as she replayed the intimate encounter, solidifying her feelings for He Suye.
