The Oath of Love Episode 1 Recap, Plot

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Before meeting Gu Wei, Lin Zhixiao's life was full of monotony. Every day, she walked across the familiar campus, sat in the practice room plucking cello strings, and dreamed about an unpredictable future. With graduation only a year away, it was her final sprint to realize her dreams. Her father, Lin Jianguo, a highly experienced teacher, failed when it came to educating his daughter.

His overly strict, old-fashioned, and even authoritarian attitude often led to conflicts with Lin Zhixiao, eventually triggering her rebellious nature. On the day of filling out college applications, Lin Zhixiao resolutely chose to major in music, specializing in cello. She would occasionally participate in orchestra activities. If nothing unexpected happened, she could rely on this skill to support herself. Even if her elders couldn't understand her, at least she wouldn’t be controlled by her father's tyranny.

Too bad no one can predict the next moment or foresee what lies ahead. After the spring performance at Huaqing University concluded, Lin Zhixiao was disappointed not to see her parents in the audience. She quickly composed herself when a friend invited her to dinner, agreeing to meet at a bar. Coincidentally, Gu Wei also received a call from his cousin Gu Xiao at that time, just after finishing his hospital rounds.

Becoming the chief surgeon at the Gastroenterology Center at such a young age made Gu Wei one of the few outstanding young talents at Huaqing Hospital. Many patients even introduced their daughters to him. However, everyone knew that the gastroenterologist Gao Xi was his best match—his longtime classmate and colleague, and the daughter of the vice president. It would be hard for any man to resist such a favorable match.

In daily life, Gu Wei was a serious, highly capable, and meticulous person. However, a past medical accident left an indelible shadow on him. He eventually decided to give up clinical work and applied for a transfer to another department. Gao Xi opposed the decision immediately, caring deeply about Gu Wei’s aspirations and not wanting him to regret it later. Dragged to the bar by Gu Xiao, Gu Wei maintained his self-discipline even in the noisy environment.

He didn’t touch a drop of alcohol and sat quietly, showing no interest in the young women around. Instead, he used his doctor's perspective to logically analyze their physical conditions. In contrast, Gu Xiao, a rich second-generation kid, was a frequent bar-goer in the big city. He hoped this outing would help Gu Wei loosen up and enjoy youthful fun.

But Gu Wei’s clinical demeanor remained unchanged, disappointing Gu Xiao, who eventually left him at the table and went to flirt with girls at the bar. At the bar entrance, Lin Zhixiao ran into her long-lost classmate Xiao Shan, who had just returned from studying abroad. Naturally, Xiao Shan eagerly reached out to her old friend, and the two besties vowed not to go home until they were drunk.

Meanwhile, Lin Jianguo, upset that his daughter hadn't returned home late at night, checked her social media and found out she had gone to a "filthy" place like a bar. Due to his extremely conservative mindset, Lin Jianguo rushed out in his coat after seeing the photos, eventually making his way to the bar. He felt very out of place in that environment. Supported by Xiao Shan, Lin Zhixiao staggered toward the exit.

Just before stepping out, she unexpectedly spotted her father looking around nearby. Frightened, Xiao Shan turned and ran. Lin Zhixiao sobered up quickly and, in a panic, sat in front of Gu Wei with her back to Lin Jianguo. Gu Wei assumed Lin Zhixiao was one of Gu Xiao’s friends and didn’t pay much attention. He casually mentioned that Gu Xiao had just left and continued packing up to settle the bill.

Seeing her father approaching, Lin Zhixiao rushed over to Gu Wei again and hurriedly grabbed his coat, trying to hide herself. Gu Wei was baffled by her behavior and instinctively tried to take back his coat. In their tug-of-war, they both fell onto the sofa, completely catching Lin Jianguo’s attention. Hearing Lin Jianguo call her name, Lin Zhixiao stood up with gritted teeth. Out of spite, she announced that she and Gu Wei were a couple.

Lin Jianguo believed her and scolded her for keeping bad company. Gu Wei couldn’t stand the accusation and immediately clarified that there was no such relationship. That night, Lin Zhixiao returned home with her father, repeatedly stating that she had no interest in becoming a teacher through postgraduate studies. Her biggest dream was to become a cellist and develop a career in the music industry.

However, Lin Jianguo couldn’t accept it at all, scolding her for being lazy and unaccomplished, completely ignoring her efforts. Gu Xiao originally planned to give his cousin a ride but was distracted by Xiao Shan. Choosing love over friendship, he abandoned Gu Wei and went to chat with her, successfully getting her contact information. Gu Wei returned to the dorm alone, forgetting the night’s unpleasantness. Seeing the transfer application in his book, he felt deeply troubled.

The next morning, Lin Zhixiao found her father's medical exam report. Her mother’s evasive behavior aroused her suspicion, so she followed her to Huaqing Hospital and secretly took photos of Lin Jianguo's medical record. Gu Wei caught her in the act and was about to call hospital security when Lin Zhixiao quickly leaned in to distract him and slipped away. Based on the current examination report, it was likely a gastric ulcer.

However, Gu Wei had an ominous feeling after repeatedly checking the scans. He called Lin Zhixiao’s mother and revealed his identity, stating that Lin Jianguo’s gastric condition could potentially develop into cancer. He recommended hospitalization for observation and treatment depending on the situation. Realizing the seriousness of the situation, Lin Zhixiao’s mother quickly packed essentials and arranged a taxi to take Lin Jianguo to the hospital. Unexpectedly, Lin Jianguo left halfway without informing them.

To trick him into returning, Lin Zhixiao and her mother staged a drama, pretending she had acute appendicitis and needed surgery. At first, Lin Jianguo didn’t believe it but became uneasy after a while and rushed to the hospital. While Lin Zhixiao’s mother went to the front desk for admission procedures, she continued pretending to be a patient and clung to Lin Jianguo, refusing to let go.

At that moment, Gu Wei passed by and immediately recognized them as father and daughter. He unceremoniously exposed Lin Zhixiao’s fake illness. When Lin Jianguo and Lin Zhixiao saw Gu Wei remove his mask, they both exclaimed in surprise.

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