The Best Thing Episode 26 Recap
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He Suye returned home late, finding Shen Xifan resting on the sofa. She asked him about his late return, and he explained he was busy with other things. As Shen Xifan hadn't eaten yet, they decided to go out for dinner together. Shen Xifan had officially resigned from her hotel job, bidding farewell to her colleagues. She then went on to complete her visa interview.
Realizing the visa center was quite close to He Suye's hospital, she decided to drop by and surprise him by picking him up from work. Meanwhile, Mrs. Shen was preparing for discharge from the hospital after a few days of treatment. She worried about her daughter discovering her condition and specifically asked He Suye to help conceal her drainage bag, preferring to wait until the full pathology report was ready before breaking the news to Shen Xifan.
He Suye agreed to her request. However, Shen Xifan saw He Suye escorting her parents out of the hospital lobby. The sight instantly revealed the truth to her, and she realized her parents had been lying about a "training trip" and "travel." Rather than approaching them, Shen Xifan chose to send He Suye a message, asking him to meet her in the hospital garden.
Knowing he could no longer hide the truth, He Suye confessed to Shen Xifan that her mother had breast cancer, an aggressive tumor. He explained that the removal surgery had already been performed and they were awaiting the final pathology report, but the initial rapid pathology showed the tumor was small and hadn't spread, so the situation was still considered optimistic.
Overwhelmed by the fear of potentially losing a loved one, Shen Xifan burst into tears, angrily blaming He Suye for keeping such a significant matter from her. Ignoring his apologies and attempts to reassure her, she turned and left abruptly. Back in the lounge, He Suye was filled with regret. He tried calling Shen Xifan later, but she didn't answer. He then called Xu Xiangya, who confirmed that Shen Xifan was with her.
Xu Xiangya tried to comfort Shen Xifan, urging her to trust He Suye, saying that his professional opinion about her mother's tumor not being serious must be reliable. Soon after, He Suye found Shen Xifan. He sincerely apologized, explaining his difficult position as a doctor to respect Mrs. Shen's wish for privacy, but also shared his own painful experience of his mother's battle with cancer and subsequent passing. He acknowledged that he hadn't fully considered Shen Xifan's emotional turmoil.
Shen Xifan, now calmer, apologized for her harsh words, realizing her intense emotions had led her to lash out. They reconciled, with He Suye reaffirming that Mrs. Shen would be fine and promising to take good care of her, emphasizing that they were all his family and his responsibility. Later that evening, He Suye drove Shen Xifan home. When Shen Xifan arrived, her parents were still trying to hide her mother's medication and drainage bag.
Shen Xifan directly confronted them, revealing she already knew about her mother's illness. She then comforted her mother, urging her to focus on treatment without worry. Seeing the drainage bag by her mother's side, Shen Xifan felt a surge of sadness, but she composed herself and made her mother drink her bitter medicine. After a period of recuperation, Yu Liren, He Suye's grandfather, examined Mrs. Shen, checking her pulse and reviewing He Suye's prescription.
He confirmed her condition was improving significantly and shared some traditional Chinese medicine exercises designed to strengthen the body and alleviate stress, which Mr. and Mrs. Shen diligently practiced. Meanwhile, Shen Xifan spent her time researching breast cancer online, feeling increasingly anxious about her parents' health, especially with her imminent departure for studies abroad weighing heavily on her mind.
During a family dinner, Yu Liren suggested they all go out for a meal sometime, recommending a restaurant known for its light and tender dishes, suitable for Mrs. Shen. The conversation then turned to Shen Xifan's study abroad plans. When Yu Liren inquired about her visa, Shen Xifan, still conflicted about leaving due to her mother's illness, vaguely said she had just submitted her application and was awaiting the results.
Her family, seemingly unaware of her hesitation, advised her to start learning how to cook to prepare for living abroad. Shortly after, Mrs. Shen's follow-up examination results were released, indicating a positive trend. He Suye promptly took photos of the report and sent them to Shen Xifan. After work, he went to explain the detailed findings of the pathology report to the family.
He assured them that Mrs. Shen had an early-stage Luminal A (Type A breast cancer) tumor with an excellent prognosis, so there was no need for undue worry. He presented a treatment plan consisting of a 15-day radiotherapy course, five sessions a week for three consecutive weeks, combined with five years of endocrine therapy.
He highlighted that this plan would not require hospitalization, allowing Mrs. Shen to rest at home after each radiotherapy session, and confidently stated that it offered a five-year survival rate of over 95%. Mr. and Mrs. Shen were greatly relieved by the news. However, Shen Xifan still harbored concerns, asking why the survival rate wasn't 100%. He Suye patiently explained that in medicine, a 95% success rate is exceptionally high.
He also offered to use traditional Chinese medicine methods to alleviate any potential adverse reactions and side effects during her treatment. The next day, Shen Xifan accompanied her mother to the radiotherapy clinic. She also diligently followed online tutorials to learn how to prepare nutritious soups. During this time, she received a package from the embassy containing her passport and approved visa. What should have been joyous news brought her no happiness.
Later, while helping Shen Xifan clean the kitchen, He Suye found the torn shipping label from the embassy package in the trash, immediately understanding her internal struggle and decision. He then accompanied Shen Xifan to her parents' house for dinner, where Shen Xifan remained highly attentive to her mother, continuously checking on her well-being and making sure she ate enough. Mrs. Shen was deeply touched by her daughter's care, while He Suye observed the scene silently, his emotions complex.
