The Oath of Love Episode 31 Recap, Plot

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After coming out of the hospice ward, Lin Zhixiao recalled the heartwarming scene she had just witnessed and finally understood Gu Wei’s well-intentioned efforts. He knew that no matter how difficult it was to accept reality, it would not change the final outcome. To help Lin Zhixiao calm down, Gu Wei shared his experiences abroad and used them to offer her comfort.

When Gu Wei was studying abroad, there was a classmate named Frank who was always optimistic and wore a smile. Eventually, Frank passed away from a blood disorder. However, his parents didn’t grieve in the usual way. Instead, they invited all of Frank’s classmates to the funeral, where everyone took turns sharing their thoughts about him. Some thought Frank was warm-hearted, others believed he was a little petty.

These various perspectives gradually made Frank appear more multidimensional and gave his parents a deeper understanding. As the funeral came to a close, Frank’s mother read a eulogy taken from his diary. It expressed that while we cannot control life and death, we can face our experiences calmly, cherish the present, and always hold hope for the future. Only by doing so can we part without regrets when the time comes.

Inspired by Frank’s story, Lin Zhixiao decided to pull herself together. She cooked breakfast for her parents and brought out her carefully prepared wedding plans, asking her father to help with the arrangements. From then on, the family of three lived in harmony, enjoying each other’s company more and more. However, Lin Zhixiao kept having nightmares, in which she saw her father drifting farther away.

One morning, she rushed into her parents’ room, lay between them, and fondly reminisced about her childhood. In the living room, Lin Zhixiao and her parents prepared many wedding invitations. Lin Jianguo, who had always been strict about handwriting, criticized Lin Zhixiao for her messy script. Lin Zhixiao didn’t mind, saying it was her big day and no one would focus on such trivial things to make trouble. Gu Wei came by to give Lin Jianguo a medical checkup.

After the exam, Lin Jianguo asked Gu Wei if he had told Lin Zhixiao about his condition. In truth, even if Gu Wei hadn’t said anything, she would have found out eventually. Lin Jianguo sighed, thinking about how the baby he had carried out of the delivery room was now about to become someone’s wife.

Though Lin Jianguo had once had many opinions about Gu Wei, after everything they had been through, he only wanted Gu Wei to make a sincere promise—from his heart. Gu Wei solemnly declared that from the moment they began dating, he had regarded Lin Zhixiao as his wife. No matter how unpredictable life may be, he would always protect her.

Relieved by Gu Wei’s vow, Lin Jianguo went grocery shopping with his wife, leaving the young couple to spend time alone. Lin Zhixiao felt her father’s condition was improving and believed that if he stayed in good spirits, a miracle might happen. After Gu Wei returned to the hospital, Lin Zhixiao delivered a wedding invitation to Xiao Shan. Since Gu Xiao was in Australia, Gu Wei sent him a digital version.

As soon as Gu Xiao received it, he took the next available flight back to China. When he arrived at the café, he discovered Xiao Shan had bought the place. Now the café owner and manager, Xiao Shan had posted a “Now Hiring” sign at the door. Gu Xiao, hoping to stay, noticed it. But Xiao Shan gave no response, making Gu Xiao feel all hope was lost.

He turned to leave, silent and lonely, when Xiao Shan suddenly spoke up, reminding him he’d have to pass an interview if he really wanted to work there. That day was also when Lin Zhixiao was scheduled to choose her wedding dress. She and her parents had breakfast at home first. But Lin Jianguo’s expression seemed off—his illness was acting up again.

Lin Zhixiao made an excuse to go to her room, and sure enough, Lin Jianguo rushed to the bathroom to vomit. He looked extremely frail. Her mother was anxious, on the verge of tears but afraid to cry aloud for fear of alarming their daughter. With her mother supporting him, Lin Jianguo forced himself to endure the discomfort. Lin Zhixiao also chose not to expose the truth. None of them dared touch the unspoken subject.

Later, accompanied by Gu Wei and her parents, Lin Zhixiao went to try on her wedding dress. She looked radiant in the gown. Gu Wei stepped forward to greet her, and the two embraced sweetly. Lin Jianguo recorded the moment on his phone, capturing the warm, joyful atmosphere. Lin Zhixiao suggested her father pick out a suit as well.

But as soon as he and his wife entered the fitting room, her mother broke down in tears, overwhelmed by his increasingly frail appearance. Lin Zhixiao, too, couldn’t hold back her sorrow and collapsed into Gu Wei’s arms, weeping.

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