The Sweetest Secret Episode 12 Recap
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After Tang Weiwei successfully used her psychological skills to resolve the necklace theft, Li Xiang expressed her gratitude to Ji Han for speaking up for justice by treating everyone to desserts. Lin Ran, proud of Tang Weiwei, grumbled about the all-sweet menu, as he couldn't eat anything there. Ji Han quickly offered him a lemon soda, assuring him it wasn't sweet and he could drink it. Li Xiang chuckled at Lin Ran's childishness, telling Ji Han to ignore him.
When Lin Ran learned Ji Han was a wealthy heiress, he playfully accused her of being disloyal for keeping it a secret from her "brothers," mockingly demanding to "teach her a lesson" before engaging in a lighthearted scuffle. Tang Weiwei then explained to Ji Han how she identified the thief. She observed everyone's body language and expressions, noting that while others showed normal anger, only Xiao Zhang displayed a "retreat reaction"—pursing her lips, shifting her eyes, and stepping back slightly.
Tang Weiwei concluded that Xiao Zhang, lacking special training, couldn't conceal her guilt. To confirm, Tang Weiwei had Li Xiang announce that the necklace had been found. While everyone else showed surprise, Xiao Zhang instinctively glanced at her makeup bag to check if the item was still there, a clear sign of guilt.
Li Xiang praised Tang Weiwei for her brilliant deduction, and Lin Ran proudly called her "my wife," causing Ji Han to complain about their public display of affection and abruptly leave, claiming her professor needed her. Li Xiang offered to walk her out, and Lin Ran reluctantly agreed to her departure. Alone with Tang Weiwei, Lin Ran eagerly showed her a series of paintings, all depicting her.
The last piece, however, was still a draft, which he kept hidden, promising to unveil it as the grand finale at his upcoming art exhibition. He then hurried off to school to complete it, leaving Tang Weiwei waiting. On the day of the art exhibition, Gu Zhen arrived alone, much to Lin Ran's surprise, as it appeared Gu Zhen hadn't even looked at the proposal Lin Ran had prepared for him.
Lin Ran, engrossed in his own painting, dismissed Gu Zhen, telling him to handle things himself. Annoyed and feeling slighted, Gu Zhen decided to retaliate. He sought out the department head, who was overseeing the exhibition, and specifically requested Lin Ran to serve as his personal attendant. The department head, unaware of their personal feud and recognizing Gu Zhen as the sponsor's representative, immediately summoned Lin Ran. Gu Zhen, acting imperiously, demanded water.
When the department head offered to fetch it, Gu Zhen insisted Lin Ran bring him an iced Cola. Following the department head's instructions, Lin Ran grudgingly complied, but not without intentionally shaking the can. When Gu Zhen demanded Lin Ran open it, Lin Ran did so, causing the soda to spray all over Gu Zhen. Enraged, Gu Zhen demanded Lin Ran wash his clothes and declared he had removed Lin Ran's name from the exhibition.
Lin Ran, furious, punched Gu Zhen, knocking out half a tooth. The department head immediately intervened, stopping the escalating fight. Soon after, Jin Zichuan and Tang Weiwei arrived, having both received calls about the incident. Upon seeing Tang Weiwei, Jin Zichuan, who found her to be his ideal partner, suggested they all go for dinner.
Gu Zhen, still reeling from his injury, was upset that Jin Zichuan prioritized eating over his dental emergency, but he couldn't refuse his older brother and reluctantly joined them. At the dinner table, Jin Zichuan proposed an "experimental relationship" with Tang Weiwei. Hearing this, Lin Ran conspicuously clacked his chopsticks. Understanding Lin Ran's unspoken signal, Tang Weiwei politely informed Jin Zichuan that she already had a boyfriend, and that boyfriend was Lin Ran. Jin Zichuan was visibly embarrassed.
Lin Ran quickly excused himself and left, with Tang Weiwei following closely behind, offering her apologies to Jin Zichuan. Later that day, Tang Weiwei returned home to find her father enthusiastically outlining three potential career paths for her: civil servant, university psychologist, or corporate psychological consultant. Tang Weiwei explained that she had chosen psychology not for a stable job, but to help Lin Ran with his sugar allergy and to help her father cope with her mother's passing.
She confessed, however, that despite years of study, she hadn't managed to help anyone and often found herself emotionally exhausted. She revealed that during college, her numerous attempts to hypnotize volunteers had always failed, leaving her feeling discouraged and lacking the courage to try again. Her father, a loving parent, listened patiently and reassured her that her happiness was paramount. Determined to help Tang Weiwei overcome her fears, Lin Ran surprised her by creating a beautiful starry night projection.
He gently encouraged her to try hypnosis again, using him as her subject. As before, Tang Weiwei found herself unable to hypnotize Lin Ran and instead drifted off to sleep. While she slept, Lin Ran softly confessed his anxieties, wondering if his persistent pursuit had been annoying. He worried that without it, he would forever remain "the naughty, stupid little brother who couldn't eat sweets." He questioned if she would ever truly like him.
As if in a dream, Tang Weiwei stirred and softly mumbled, "Lin Ran, I like. . ." Lin Ran, his heart pounding, pressed her to repeat it. " I like you," she confirmed. Relieved of his deepest worry, Lin Ran leaned in and sealed their shared feelings with a passionate kiss.
In a later, more reflective moment, Lin Ran formally acknowledged his faults in a self-reflection addressed to Tang Weiwei, vowing never to conceal anything from her, to avoid repeating mistakes, and to always agree with her viewpoints.
