The Best Thing Episode 12 Recap
> The Best Thing Recap
After He Suye angrily sent Li Jie away, Shen Xifan felt a mix of embarrassment and reflection. Later, she joined her parents for a meal, during which she informed them that she had submitted her study abroad application materials to the agency and hoped for approval. They offered their support. Afterward, He Suye messaged Shen Xifan and invited her to a snack stall by the neighborhood park, where they shared some sweet cakes.
Shen Xifan confirmed that her application materials were in good shape, only needing minor edits. He Suye then asked when she would depart if she received an offer, to which she replied, "February," which seemed to lower his spirits. That evening, at home, Shen Xifan looked up the seven-hour time difference between China and Switzerland.
Realizing the long separation ahead, she had an internal debate, questioning if it was selfish to pursue a relationship while planning to leave and concluding that perhaps it was time to let go of her feelings. The next day, He Suye, accompanied by Li Jie and others, went to his grandfather's house. There, Professor Yu Liren praised their research project on breast cancer treatment with traditional Chinese medicine, emphasizing its significance in alleviating patient suffering and promoting mental well-being.
After the discussion, Li Jie jokingly asked He Suye if he was in a rush for another date, recalling how he had "accidentally interrupted" his "date with Manager Shen" the previous day. He Suye denied it was a date, explaining they were simply discussing matters at home since they lived in the same neighborhood. Professor Yu Liren then playfully teased him about the lack of cafes in their neighborhood. Cornered, He Suye admitted he was "still pursuing" Shen Xifan.
This news quickly spread. The next day, his colleagues at the hospital congratulated and teased him, asking about the girl and when they could meet her. He Suye good-naturedly accepted the banter, stating he hadn't "won her over yet," and brushed off a colleague's offer for relationship advice. Meanwhile, at breakfast, Shen Xifan's parents were trying to set her up with a new man. Her mother, referencing a news article about young singles, listed previous unsuccessful matchmaking attempts.
Shen Xifan protested, explaining that blind dates are typically for marriage, and she couldn't responsibly engage in one as she was about to study abroad. Her parents dismissed her concerns, insisting she at least look at a photo. Despite the photo being expired, her mother quickly arranged a date for Friday night, sending her the man's name, number, and the restaurant details. Shen Xifan reluctantly agreed to go.
On Friday evening, Shen Xifan waited at the appointed restaurant, but the man never showed up. She texted a friend that she had been "stood up on her blind date." Her mother later texted her, confirming the no-show, telling her to leave, get something good to eat, and informed her that she had already scolded the "rude" matchmaker. As Shen Xifan left the restaurant, she encountered Li Jie.
He Suye, having been informed by Li Jie via text that Shen Xifan was stood up, had asked Li Jie to invite her to their class reunion. Shen Xifan initially hesitated, feeling it might be inappropriate as she wasn't their classmate, but Li Jie assured her that everyone was friendly and it would be fun. She eventually agreed.
Before they entered, He Suye messaged Li Jie, instructing him to introduce Shen Xifan as Li Jie's friend to prevent any teasing from the group. Inside the private room, Li Jie introduced Shen Xifan as "his friend" who was joining them for dinner because she couldn't find a table elsewhere. The group warmly welcomed her, though Fang Kexin's expression was notably displeased. The dinner began with drinks.
During the meal, the colleagues were curious about how Shen Xifan knew Li Jie and He Suye. Shen Xifan explained that she had worked with them on a traditional Chinese medicine project. A colleague suggested playing a "continue the medication name" game, with a rule that those who couldn't continue would drink, but Shen Xifan could drink at her discretion.
The game started, and after a few rounds, when the cue "Su He Xiang" was given, Shen Xifan inadvertently blurted out "Su Ye"—He Suye's name. This caused everyone to laugh and tease, making Shen Xifan visibly embarrassed. One of He Suye's colleagues playfully questioned if "Su Ye" counted, jokingly asking if he was the "clown" for not knowing it was a valid answer. After a while, Shen Xifan excused herself to the restroom.
He Suye followed and waited outside for her, saying he was concerned she might feel uncomfortable with the crowd. He then directly asked who had stood her up that evening, noting that she usually went straight home after work. Shen Xifan confessed that she had been on a "blind date." He Suye acknowledged that his guess was correct, then smiled and declared that it was "good" that she got stood up and "didn't get to see him."
He then offered to drive her home since he hadn't had any alcohol, and Shen Xifan accepted. The group then moved to a KTV. Initially, Shen Xifan worried she wouldn't fit in with the Traditional Chinese Medicine doctors, but their lively personalities and modern humor quickly put her at ease. During the KTV session, they played "truth or dare." When it was He Suye's turn, he opted for "truth" since he was driving.
He was asked if the hospital rumor about him having a crush was true. He Suye confirmed, "Yes." His colleagues pressed him for details, with one teasingly suggesting the girl needed a "cassia seed pillow" to "clear the heat and improve her eyesight so she can see your true face." Under pressure, He Suye revealed, "It's a girl I met in April."
Shen Xifan recognized that He Suye was referring to her, and she felt a mix of nerves and excitement. As the gathering concluded, He Suye offered to take a very drunk Shen Xifan home, entrusting Li Jie and Fang Kexin to look after the remaining colleagues. On their way, Shen Xifan suddenly jumped off He Suye's back. She looked at him and said, "Thank you for liking me." When He Suye seemed surprised, she firmly repeated her words.
Despite He Suye's suggestion that she was drunk, she insisted she wasn't. He then asked her to repeat her words one more time, which she did. Unable to contain his emotions any longer, He Suye embraced her, and they shared a passionate kiss. He Suye then walked Shen Xifan home. Her parents were surprised to see her so drunk but were also instantly impressed by He Suye's handsome appearance and polite demeanor.
They thanked him for bringing their daughter home and invited him in, which he politely declined. Before leaving, He Suye asked Shen Xifan's parents how they enjoyed the medicinal dishes he had prescribed for them at Shen Xifan's request. Upon realizing he was "little Dr. He," they effusively praised the dishes and extended an open invitation for him to join their "family banquets" anytime, especially since he lived in the same neighborhood.
As He Suye departed, he overheard Shen Xifan's mother remarking that there was no longer any need to arrange blind dates for her daughter, which brought a satisfied smile to his face. The next morning, Shen Xifan woke up feeling shy and embarrassed about the previous night. She saw messages from He Suye teasing her about her poor alcohol tolerance and announcing that he was downstairs with medicine for her. When she came down, He Suye handed her the medicine.
Mustering her courage, Shen Xifan tentatively asked him if she was the "girl he met in April." He Suye confirmed with a smile, explaining that he had intentionally held back because he felt the timing wasn't right and he didn't want to make her uncomfortable in front of others. He then took her hand and, looking directly at her, formally confessed, "Shen Xifan, I like you."
