The Best Thing Episode 3 Recap
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The hotel buzzed with preparations for the IT Summit, hosting numerous guests and VIPs. Shen Xifan, as the Front Office Manager, was exceptionally busy, coordinating room changes and ensuring smooth operations. During a lunch break, He Suye watched a news report about the summit and noticed Shen Xifan working in the background. He observed her briefly massaging her neck, a sight that made him realize her demanding work and feel a pang of sympathy.
Later, on Saturday, Shen Xifan was too swamped with work to attend her scheduled follow-up appointment. Although she occasionally thought of Yan Heng, she tried her best to control her emotions. Meanwhile, at his clinic, He Suye noticed that Shen Xifan had not come in. He asked the front desk clerk, Sun, to check for Shen Xifan's appointment and learned she hadn't made one for that day.
Expressing concern about her missed visit, He Suye then requested Shen Xifan's registered phone number, claiming it was his responsibility as her doctor to follow up. Shen Xifan was busy facilitating check-ins, including that of Yan Heng’s father, Mr. Yan. During a conversation, Mr. Yan mentioned his two sons, explaining that his older son was occupied with his company branch and his younger son, Yan Heng, was busy with his robotics company, which wasn't "qualified" for the summit.
Another guest, Ms. Fang, immediately suggested introducing her niece, who was interested in AI, to Yan Heng for a potential match. Mr. Yan readily agreed, much to Shen Xifan's dismay. He Suye called Shen Xifan, inquiring if she was coming for her appointment. Shen Xifan explained she was too busy and couldn't make it, but promised to come next week. He Suye offered to prescribe more medicine for her, which she accepted.
He also suggested that when she felt down, she should visit places with abundant trees, as the oxygen-rich environment could help her relax. He Suye then added her on WeChat to send her the prescription, so the pharmacy could decoct the medicine for her family to pick up. He Suye carefully packed the prepared medicine, adding a separate bag of dried licorice root.
He sent a message to Shen Xifan, explaining that licorice root, with its sweet and neutral nature, could clear heat and toxins, and that she could steep a few slices in water as a soothing drink, suggesting it would taste as good as bubble tea. Shen Xifan promptly transferred money to him, which, from He Suye's perspective, somewhat dampened the burgeoning "spark" he felt.
Later that night, He Suye steeped some licorice root water for himself and, uncharacteristically, posted a picture of it on his social media. Shen Xifan liked his post late at night, prompting He Suye to tease her for staying up so late. He Suye's grandfather, Yu Liren, was surprised and pleased to learn that He Suye had obtained Shen Xifan’s contact information, hoping for progress in their relationship. However, He Suye clarified that Shen Xifan already had a boyfriend.
Hearing this, Yu Liren expressed regret, advising his grandson to set aside any romantic notions and uphold the integrity of a traditional Chinese medicine practitioner. He Suye assured him he would not act recklessly. The IT Summit continued, and Shen Xifan, still grappling with her sudden breakup from Yan Heng, forced herself to concentrate on work. As Mr. Yan prepared to leave after the summit, he asked Shen Xifan to walk him to the parking lot.
On the way, Mr. Yan casually asked if Yan Heng had "talked to her about that." Shen Xifan confirmed he had, assuming he was referring to their breakup. She then asked when Yan Heng would return from abroad, only for Mr. Yan to reveal that Yan Heng was not abroad but "at home." This revelation shattered Shen Xifan’s last shred of hope, leaving her heartbroken.
She questioned why Yan Heng wouldn't even meet her, wondering what their seven-year relationship meant and what she had done wrong. That night, Shen Xifan recalled He Suye's advice about seeking comfort in nature and embracing trees to alleviate emotional blockages. She drank the remaining two bags of her herbal medicine, hoping to find sleep. Her friend, Xu Xiangya, was furious on her behalf, branding Yan Heng a "cowardly scumbag" for not even showing up at the summit.
In a later phone call, Shen Xifan confessed to Xu Xiangya that she hadn't told her parents about the breakup yet, wanting to handle it herself before burdening them. The next day, Shen Xifan went to the clinic to see He Suye, but the front desk informed her that he only worked there on Saturdays and spent most of his time at the TCM hospital. She messaged He Suye, inquiring if she could visit him there.
He Suye, who specialized in Traditional Chinese Medicine Oncology, was at the hospital reviewing theses with his junior colleagues, Li Jie and Fang Kexin. Fang Kexin, who harbored a secret crush on He Suye, eagerly sought his guidance on her thesis. Seeing Shen Xifan's message, He Suye agreed to meet her. They met in the hospital's herbal garden.
Shen Xifan felt awkward about receiving special treatment, but He Suye explained that he was a TCM Oncology physician, and patients who normally sought him out were battling cancer. He chose the serene garden to avoid the potentially daunting atmosphere of the oncology department. He was surprised to learn that she had consumed a week's worth of medicine in just four days, reminding her that "medicine can be toxic" and even herbal remedies shouldn't be overused.
As he took her pulse, he asked about her sleep and emotional state. Shen Xifan, trying to avoid discussing her breakup, simply mentioned her busy work schedule leading to late, short nights, though she claimed her sleep quality was acceptable. He Suye, perceiving her evasiveness, playfully suggested she might need to find another doctor if his skills weren't sufficient. Shen Xifan quickly reassured him, bringing up her previous dietary restrictions and humorously asking if he was "giving up" on her.
He Suye, with a smile, wrote her a new prescription, emphasizing the importance of dietary restrictions. When she asked if she could have a "no ice" drink, he retorted that since she wasn't an "obedient patient," she might as well have all the ice she wanted and even two tubs of ice cream to "cure all her ailments." Shen Xifan jokingly accused him of being temperamental with patients. As she prepared to leave, she paused, turned back, and thanked him for making time for her. He Suye smiled, and they agreed to meet again next Saturday.
