The Oath of Love Episode 17 Recap, Plot

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Not knowing how much time had passed, when Lin Zhixiao woke up, Gu Wei had already gone to work. Before leaving, he had left a note along with two thermal containers—one large and one small. The large one was a nourishing soup prepared for Lin Jianguo, while the small one contained plain porridge made for Lin Zhixiao.

In fact, the previous night, Gu Wei had already compiled a set of reference materials regarding treatment abroad, hoping Lin Zhixiao could consider them comprehensively based on her family’s situation. If she insisted on it, he would support her with all his might. At the hospital, Gu Wei explained the surgical plan to Dr. Du, but he kept coughing throughout. Dr. Du assumed it was a cold, only to hear Gu Wei claim he caught it from a kitten.

This left Dr. Du utterly confused, especially when he saw Gu Wei smiling, which deepened his bewilderment. After much deliberation, Lin Zhixiao brought the thermal container to the hospital and had a serious discussion with her parents about treatment options. Based on her suggestion, her mother happily agreed to continue treatment in the country. Coincidentally, Gu Wei arrived at the ward door and overheard their conversation, feeling gratified. When Lin Zhixiao turned and saw him, they exchanged smiles.

Once Lin Jianguo’s test results came out, Gu Wei shared the good news with Lin Zhixiao and her mother. According to the tumor marker levels, the chemotherapy had worked far better than expected, confirming that their decision to stay and receive treatment locally was completely correct. Lin’s mother was overjoyed and rushed to Lin Jianguo, while Lin Zhixiao couldn’t help shedding tears of excitement and expressed her thanks.

Just as Lin Zhixiao was about to hang up the phone, Gu Wei suddenly apologized for his previous attitude, explaining that it was due to work pressure and a mistaken assumption that she was dating Shao Jiang. Lin Zhixiao was stunned by his words and nervously asked what he meant. Gu Wei didn’t elaborate but simply emphasized the literal meaning. Dr. Du happened to enter the office, so Gu Wei had to end the call.

Lin Zhixiao couldn’t hide her happiness and later excitedly shared the news with Gu Xiao. Xiao Shan, aware that Lin Zhixiao’s real intention in thanking Gu Wei was to get closer to him, suggested she express her gratitude in a romantic and interesting way—by using her musical talents to play a piece for him.

At first, Lin Zhixiao strongly opposed the idea, but after thinking it over at home, she mustered her courage, carried her cello to the hospital, and said she wanted to perform a piece as thanks. On the rooftop, Gu Wei listened to her music in the evening breeze, unconsciously smiling. Without a thousand words, Lin Zhixiao played the “Polka” for Gu Wei—simple and unpretentious—just like her feelings for him, trusting that he could hear her heart through the music.

As night fell and light rain began to drizzle, Gu Wei held Lin Zhixiao’s hand and walked her to the subway station. While waiting, Lin Zhixiao curiously asked if he had ever walked someone else there before, and what it would mean if she wasn’t just a patient’s family member. However, the sound of the train interrupted their conversation.

Gu Wei didn’t quite catch her question and just told her to wait, then went to the vending machine and bought a bottle of cola. He wrote a confession on the bottle and told Lin Zhixiao to drink it when she got home. But Lin Zhixiao didn’t think much of it and didn’t notice the words on the bottle. She simply couldn’t bring herself to drink the gift Gu Wei had given her, thus missing the confession. Meanwhile, Dr.

Du came to inform Gu Wei about a medical conference scheduled for tomorrow. When Gu Wei learned it was to be held in the lecture hall of their alma mater, he couldn’t hide his smile, eager to see Lin Zhixiao again. Outside the classroom, Lin Zhixiao happened to run into Gao Xi as she waited for Gu Wei. Hospital colleagues were going out for dinner and invited her to join. Under their warm invitation, Lin Zhixiao went with them.

While Gu Wei stepped out to take a call, Dr. Yan took the chance to introduce Lin Zhixiao’s father as a chemotherapy patient under Gao Xi, with Gu Wei as the lead surgeon. Lin Zhixiao stood to toast Gao Xi. Although Gao Xi responded politely, she didn’t drink a drop. Dr. Yan joked that Gao Xi and Gu Wei were considered a golden couple in the hospital and would have to drink toasts at their wedding someday.

Hearing this, Lin Zhixiao felt dejected and made an excuse to leave early. When Gu Wei returned to his seat, he noticed Lin Zhixiao was gone. Dr. Du discreetly sent a text explaining what happened. While the others didn’t realize the seriousness of the situation, Gu Wei’s face turned grim. He openly reprimanded Dr. Yan and declared that Lin Zhixiao was his girlfriend.

Gao Xi looked at Gu Wei in shock, not expecting things between him and Lin Zhixiao to progress so quickly. The department head quickly tried to smooth things over, but Gu Wei emphasized again that he didn’t want to hear any more rumors pairing him with Gao Xi. Not only did it cause misunderstandings, but it also hurt his girlfriend. With teary eyes, Lin Zhixiao walked home, haunted by the rumors between Gu Wei and Gao Xi.

She assumed Gu Wei had been toying with her feelings or that she had simply been too self-absorbed. Just then, Gu Wei came running after her, determined to explain. He pulled her into his arms and let her listen to the sound of his heartbeat. In Gu Wei’s embrace, Lin Zhixiao gradually felt his deep affection, which gave Gu Wei the courage to take out a bracelet he had prepared beforehand—a token of their love.

The bracelet was a keepsake from his grandmother meant for his future wife, a witness of an older generation’s love. By personally giving it to Lin Zhixiao, Gu Wei had already decided she was the one he wanted to spend his life with.

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