The Sweetest Secret Episode 1 Recap
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Tang Weiwei called Lin Ran, asking about the location of her book, "The Definitive Book of Body Language". Without hesitation, Lin Ran informed her it was the second book from the left on her bookshelf. Tang Weiwei, a psychology enthusiast, attempted to scientifically explain his exceptional memory, but Lin Ran playfully dismissed her academic dissection. He then urged her to look at the exceptionally bright stars that night, believing their beauty could lift her spirits.
Tang Weiwei, however, was focused on her studies. With unwavering patience, Lin Ran advised her to get some rest and gently sang her a lullaby over the phone. As Tang Weiwei drifted off to sleep, soothed by his melodic voice, Lin Ran softly whispered "Happy birthday" into the phone, marking the special occasion. The following morning, as Tang Weiwei was leaving her home, Lin Ran intercepted her, pulling her along.
Although she had other plans, Tang Weiwei realized it was her birthday and, unable to resist Lin Ran, reluctantly followed him. He led her to a beautifully decorated spot and, surrounded by Asiatic apple blossoms, confessed his feelings. " I like you," he told her, expressing his desire to bring her and the flowers home, to plant the flowers in his yard and keep her in his heart. He then asked if she would accept his confession this year.
Tang Weiwei felt a flutter in her heart but, remembering how she had always seen him as a younger brother, quickly sat on a nearby bench, declaring that she needed three minutes to calm down and avoid any impulsive reactions. She then explained that she had a blind date arranged by her father and had to leave, fearing her graduation certificate would be withheld if she didn't comply.
To prevent her from going, Lin Ran, who had a known sugar allergy, pulled out a handful of candy and began eating it. Tang Weiwei, alarmed by his actions, immediately pulled him home, abandoning her blind date. Lin Ran then gloated, expecting her gratitude for helping her escape the forced encounter.
Annoyed, Tang Weiwei pinched his ear, warning him that if he ever pulled such a stunt again, she would force-feed him a box of glucose, effectively "sending him to heaven." As Lin Ran walked her downstairs, he noted his increased height, suggesting that he was no longer a child and urged her to seriously consider his feelings.
Tang Weiwei, however, found it hard to believe a confession made on April Fool's Day by the boy she had always treated as her little brother. When Lin Ran pressed her on what it would take for her to believe him, she declared she would only believe his April Fool's Day confession when he could consume candy without issue.
That night, after bidding farewell to Lin Ran and returning home, Tang Weiwei was tormented by dreams of Lin Ran comically sabotaging her blind dates. Before she could properly wake, her father's loud voice jolted her out of bed, urging her to get ready for another blind date. Exhausted from battling "demons" both in her dreams and in reality, she reluctantly complied and was ushered out the door by her father, who wished her good luck.
Meanwhile, Lin Ran, watching Tang Weiwei depart with Dong Zhe, quickly snapped photos of the pair and sent them to Tang Weiwei with a stern warning. Tang Weiwei, worried Lin Ran would follow, hailed a taxi, but Dong Zhe, her eccentric date, insisted on taking a public bus to save money. A bus soon arrived, and Tang Weiwei got on, with Dong Zhe following.
On the bus, Dong Zhe complained about Tang Weiwei's lack of planning, mentioning that she had stood him up the previous day and now altered their plans, rendering his free lunch vouchers useless. The bus's final stop was a hot spring hotel, a destination Dong Zhe deemed too expensive, immediately suggesting they split the costs, even for a first date.
Tang Weiwei, overwhelmed by his peculiar behavior, desperately texted for help, prompting her friend Li Xiang to swiftly arrive at the hotel and rescue her from the awkward situation. Shortly after, Lin Ran also arrived at the hotel, surprising Tang Weiwei by emerging from the water. Dong Zhe, who already seemed to consider Tang Weiwei his woman, became furious upon seeing her with Lin Ran and aggressively began pulling at her.
Frustrated by both men, Tang Weiwei demanded they both let go simultaneously. Lin Ran cunningly feigned releasing her but instead pulled her into a tight embrace. Enraged, Dong Zhe grabbed a nearby cake and threw it at Lin Ran. Fearing for Lin Ran's safety, Tang Weiwei immediately rushed him home. Once they were alone, Tang Weiwei confronted Lin Ran, noting that despite consuming sugar, he appeared fine.
Lin Ran admitted he had not lied but merely presented a situation she couldn't discern as a deception. He apologized for ruining things the previous day and wished her a happy birthday, explaining that he plans a birthday confession every year and ruins it himself because he has a complete intolerance to lactose. He added that doctors have found no medical reason for his "saccharophobia," despite numerous visits.
He reflected on their six-year age gap, suggesting their unique relationship might be a "destined entanglement." Lin Ran then told her to stop attending blind dates, remarking that with her qualities, she wouldn't find anyone decent, which Tang Weiwei retorted by telling him to mind his own business. Tang Weiwei complained about his nagging, then shifted to questioning why "he" wasn't attending his classes.
Lin Ran dismissed her concerns, playfully accusing her of nagging like his mother, and implied he was free to take care of her because his own mother was busy with scientific research. Nevertheless, Tang Weiwei agreed to meet him at Starry Sky Town the next day. However, Tang Weiwei had forgotten about a class reunion. Li Xiang reminded her and, after Tang Weiwei tried to cancel, insisted that she attend, making it impossible to refuse.
This meant Tang Weiwei had to stand up Lin Ran, much to his frustration. At the reunion, when classmates asked about her boyfriend, Tang Weiwei awkwardly admitted she had none, drawing amusement from her peers. Just then, Lin Ran burst into the room and, in front of everyone, kissed Tang Weiwei, declaring himself her boyfriend. This dramatic entrance, however, was immediately interrupted by Dong Zhe's mother, who was also present, angrily accusing Lin Ran of being a "homewrecker" and immoral.
