The Oath of Love Episode 21 Recap, Plot

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Gu Wei introduced Lin Zhixiao to his parents and his cousin’s daughter, Little June, proudly stating that their family had good genes. Lin Zhixiao couldn’t help but feel envious. While the two of them were teasing each other playfully on the couch, the plain congee on the stove was already done cooking. Knowing Lin Zhixiao was allergic to peanuts, Gu Wei had specially removed them.

Lin Zhixiao complained that there wasn’t even any meat in the congee—only for Gu Wei to kiss her suddenly. That night, Lin Zhixiao lay in bed, sweetly and shyly replaying the moment, while Gu Wei stayed up late in the study translating documents. The next morning, Lin Zhixiao sat like a love-struck statue in the library, waiting for a message from Gu Wei, her infatuated expression drawing teasing from Yin Xi.

Actually, Yin Xi was the same with her boyfriend—whenever he wasn’t around, she would become restless and anxious, and she typically kept a tight rein on him, being both overbearing and dominant. That day, when Jin Shi texted saying he was busy, Lin Zhixiao took Yin Xi to a nearby hotpot restaurant, only to unexpectedly run into Jin Shi, who was laughing and chatting with a few classmates at the table.

Yin Xi was furious that Jin Shi had lied to her, but Jin Shi didn’t see it as a problem. Instead, he accused her of being too controlling—always expecting him to respond to her calls no matter how busy he was, constantly checking in via phone and video. Over time, Jin Shi felt like he had lost his personal freedom and could no longer tolerate being submissive. The two had a major argument, and parted on bad terms.

Yin Xi initiated the breakup, and Jin Shi, despite Lin Zhixiao’s attempts to stop him, agreed decisively and without hesitation. Meanwhile, Xiao Shan’s ex-boyfriend showed up with gifts trying to get back together. But Xiao Shan was not one to revisit old flames—once she made a decision, there was no turning back. Unfortunately, he refused to give up, and while he was pestering her, Gu Xiao saw the scene, rushed over, and the two men got into a fight.

Both were injured. As Xiao Shan tended to Gu Xiao’s wounds, he suddenly confessed his feelings, stunning her and making her run away. Lin Zhixiao was upset on Yin Xi’s behalf and went to the hospital to vent to Gu Wei. In her opinion, the two had grown up together with deep feelings, the model couple in everyone’s eyes. Their sudden breakup made her question whether love was truly lasting or reliable.

Gu Wei listened silently the whole time until Lin Zhixiao noticed how tired he looked. Gu Wei believed love couldn’t be judged by a single definition. Maybe Jin Shi truly felt miserable—after all, no one wants to be forced into doing things they don’t want to do. Gu Wei had already noticed something was off during their previous group outing.

Moreover, Yin Xi had more faults in the matter—knowing her boyfriend was busy, she still insisted on constant check-ins and clinging to him at all times. Even couples needed personal space. Gu Wei’s analysis made Lin Zhixiao self-reflect and feel he might be indirectly criticizing her for being too clingy. Yin Xi was very down after the breakup, and Xiao Shan suggested the three of them go party at a bar.

Jin Shi wasn’t in the mood to play games and originally wanted to call Yin Xi, but was scolded in turn by Xiao Shan and Lin Zhixiao. Yin Xi solemnly stated that she was no longer Jin Shi’s girlfriend and could live however she wanted from now on. Gu Wei called Lin Zhixiao and, hearing the noisy background, immediately knew she was at a bar.

Lin Zhixiao was already drunk and, before she could speak, Xiao Shan snatched her phone and hung up. Unable to reach her, Gu Wei called Gu Xiao and asked which bar Xiao Shan usually went to. Xiao Shan and Yin Xi went dancing, leaving Lin Zhixiao alone in a booth. A man came over to hit on her, startling her half-sober.

When Gu Wei arrived at the bar, he overheard Lin Zhixiao calling herself an old single man in front of the stranger, and furiously shouted her full name. The man, seeing Gu Wei’s furious expression, quickly backed off. Gu Wei, with a darkened face, took off his coat to wrap Lin Zhixiao and carried her out in a princess hold, giving a few instructions to the staff before leaving.

When Xiao Shan and Yin Xi came back and couldn’t find Lin Zhixiao, they asked the staff and finally learned that Gu Wei had taken her, allowing them to breathe a sigh of relief and leave together. Gu Wei drove Lin Zhixiao home, scolding her along the way not to go to bars again. But Lin Zhixiao suddenly talked back, annoyed, repeating that couples should have personal space and not interfere with each other’s lives.

Gu Wei was left speechless by her retort, and Lin Zhixiao even asked to get out and walk back on her own. Xiao Shan brought Yin Xi home, and downstairs, they saw Gu Xiao. She asked Yin Xi to go up first. Gu Xiao confessed to Xiao Shan again, shedding his usual playboy image and finally winning her heart. With both of them ready to leave their “player” days behind, it seemed they were approaching this relationship sincerely.

During the lunch break, Gu Wei tried messaging Lin Zhixiao but got no response, so he contacted Xiao Shan through Gu Xiao. He told Xiao Shan he was planning a surprise for Lin Zhixiao and needed her help. Xiao Shan hesitated but agreed, inviting Lin Zhixiao on a trip under her own name. She said she had already booked a countryside guesthouse and told Lin Zhixiao to pack quickly, then hung up.

But Lin Zhixiao didn’t see Xiao Shan; instead, she saw Gu Wei show up with breakfast, acting pitiful and saying sweet words to coax her. Lin Zhixiao had already cooled down and was amused by Gu Wei’s flattery, realizing how easily she softened.

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