The Best Thing Episode 22 Recap
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He Suye's busy schedule with an upcoming report prevented him from continuing his date with Shen Xifan. Meanwhile, Shen Xifan, Xu Xiangya, and Lin Yishen gathered at a bar, reflecting on their work. Wary of He Suye gaining an advantage, Shen Xifan decided she couldn't drink too much, and Lin Yishen jokingly agreed, telling them both to drink moderately.
Shen Xifan mentioned she planned to resign around June or July but needed to check her study abroad fund first; if her living expenses weren't covered, she might need to organize a few more major events to earn bonuses. Xu Xiangya, who planned to resign with Shen Xifan, expressed her strong dislike for large events and meetings with the Finance Department, wishing only to coast through her remaining months.
Lin Yishen cautioned Xu Xiangya about a potential new job at an MCN company, suggesting she look for a more established one if she wanted to be a food blogger. Xu Xiangya confidently stated that many companies were interested in her and she was still in the selection process.
Lin Yishen lamented that after seven years of working together, he would be left alone at Gunan Huating Hotel once they both left, unable to resign himself and joking that with Shen Xifan's new job not yet confirmed, he had to keep earning money to support them. Xu Xiangya playfully teased them, noting that she was just a third wheel to their "family" dynamic. Shen Xifan then shared that He Suye was likely working overtime.
Later that evening, He Suye was still at work. His colleague teased him about staying late to revise a report, to which He Suye replied that after work, his only thought was dating. He Suye tried to contact Shen Xifan but received no reply. He then called Lin Yishen, who informed him that Shen Xifan had already gone home, saying she was tired, and might have fallen asleep.
Lin Yishen added that Shen Xifan had barely touched her beer, wary of He Suye trying to "trick" her. He Suye expressed mild annoyance that Shen Xifan confided everything in Lin Yishen. Upon arriving home, He Suye was surprised to find Shen Xifan waiting for him. He wished she had told him she was coming so he could have returned earlier, but she explained she didn't want to disturb him.
When she asked what he had been so busy with, He Suye chose to keep it a secret until the results were out. She then showed him a cute drawing she had made of him, with a leaf placed over his face. He Suye inquired about the meaning of the leaf, but Shen Xifan playfully refused to tell him. Their cozy moment was abruptly interrupted when an intoxicated Li Jie burst through the door.
He tearfully declared that Fang Kexin had left with another man and promptly passed out on the couch. Astonished, Shen Xifan questioned how Li Jie had the house password. He Suye, visibly irritated, replied that he would change it that very night. Seeing the situation, Shen Xifan decided to leave, telling He Suye to take care of Li Jie.
The next morning, He Suye woke Li Jie and sternly informed him that the house password had been changed and he should not come over uninvited again, prompting Li Jie to remind him that He Suye was the one who used to always ask him to play games. He Suye then questioned Li Jie about the previous night's drunken outburst.
Li Jie explained that he had seen Fang Kexin leaving work with another man and assumed she was dating a senior. Drawing on his medical experience, He Suye advised Li Jie against jumping to conclusions without proper investigation, encouraging him to ask Fang Kexin directly or inquire with her friends. He Suye then offered Li Jie some kudzu flower water to help with his hangover.
Later, Shen Xifan received the new password to He Suye's apartment—the last six digits of his phone number—and visited him over the weekend. They settled into a quiet, sweet routine, with He Suye writing his thesis while Shen Xifan studied German. She again asked about his secret project, but He Suye reiterated his need to keep it under wraps to avoid potential embarrassment.
Shen Xifan noticed that He Suye had changed his profile picture to the drawing she made for him, and he suggested they make matching ones. He then asked her to stay the night, to which she playfully replied that it would depend on his performance. Around the same time, Li Jie encountered Fang Kexin and inquired about the man he had seen her with.
Fang Kexin explained that he was Senior Chen from the Internal Medicine department, and they had simply shared a ride to attend their supervisor's lecture. Relieved, Li Jie suggested they all have a meal together after their thesis defense. However, Fang Kexin then revealed that she was transferring to a branch institute in Ning City next semester, as her supervisor needed her assistance at a new research center, leaving Li Jie disheartened once again.
He Suye's hard work paid off when his research project was successfully selected for the upcoming Chinese Medical Association Summit. He immediately messaged Shen Xifan the good news, telling her to leave work early and promising to make up for all their missed dates. Ecstatic, Shen Xifan met him for a date, during which He Suye surprised her with a large bouquet of flowers. Delighted, she playfully offered to do whatever he wanted that evening.
He Suye expressed his desire for a simple dinner and a walk, lamenting their lack of quality time. As they walked, Shen Xifan imagined proudly pointing out He Suye as the "most handsome" participant at the summit. She sincerely complimented his academic prowess, acknowledging that his project's selection was a testament to his professional skill, and jokingly called him an "old TCM physician."
He Suye thanked her for her understanding during his intense work period, and she reaffirmed her support, emphasizing that his success made her happier than it made him. He Suye also revealed that his grandpa, Yu Liren, would be attending as a TCM representative and would speak at the opening ceremony.
Shen Xifan jokingly reminded him of the hotel's policy requiring guests and staff to maintain a safe distance, suggesting a ten-meter rule for them, which He Suye playfully challenged her to maintain. On the day of the summit's opening, Yu Liren drove He Suye to the hotel, reminding him that his father, He Sheng, a cardiac surgery expert, would also be attending and urged He Suye to resolve their differences.
As the hotel buzzed with preparations, Yu Liren and He Suye arrived and spotted Shen Xifan. Yu Liren smiled, pleased, and headed to the venue while He Suye paused to compliment Shen Xifan on her appearance. Later, Shen Xifan encountered He Sheng and insisted on guiding him to the check-in area. At the opening ceremony, Yu Liren delivered an inspiring speech.
During the lunch break, He Sheng messaged He Suye, who replied that he was dining with his grandpa and several TCM professors. While eating a medicated meal alone, He Sheng observed Shen Xifan interact warmly with He Suye's group before she called He Suye over, and they walked away holding hands. Witnessing their intimacy, a realization dawned on him. Later, He Suye found Shen Xifan and asked her to keep an eye out for his father, He Sheng.
She readily agreed, but was called back to the venue. Before she left, He Suye pulled her in for a quick kiss. As she resumed her duties, Shen Xifan soon discovered that the man she had guided earlier, He Sheng, was in fact He Suye's father.
