The Sweetest Secret Episode 4 Recap
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Tang Weiwei returned home to discover that Lin Ran had falsely claimed she was pregnant. She was furious, wishing she could have let a dog bite him to death, but for the sake of her graduation certificate, she eventually agreed to go along with the deception.
Lin Ran explained to her that he thought of this as a "perfect solution" to avoid further pressure from her father, since having a "boyfriend" and being "pregnant" would cover both marriage and baby expectations. Her father, Uncle Tang, was initially furious upon hearing the news from Lin Ran, calling him a rascal and trying to hit him.
Lin Ran quickly argued that if he left, the "child" would be fatherless, and questioned whether Uncle Tang would rather Dong Zhe be the father. Tang Weiwei interjected, telling her father that if he hadn't constantly forced her into blind dates, none of this would have happened. She argued that she now had a boyfriend he knew, and demanded her graduation certificate back.
Although still angry about the secret relationship, which they vaguely claimed started "last year" with the "pregnancy" discovered "last month," Uncle Tang eventually handed back her graduation certificate. He sternly gave Lin Ran a stack of prenatal education materials, warning him to study them and take care of Tang Weiwei, specifically mentioning "ten-week pregnancy check-ups" and "prenatal education starting next week." He threatened severe consequences if anything happened to her.
Excited to re-register, Tang Weiwei rushed to school with her documents, only to be informed by the teacher that the registration deadline had passed yesterday. The teacher promised to try and get her in but advised her to be mentally prepared for rejection. Meanwhile, Dong Zhe visited Uncle Tang, demanding to know how Tang Weiwei suddenly had a boyfriend when she was single just days ago.
Uncle Tang tried to calm him by offering fruits, but unfortunately, all the available fruits were green, leading Dong Zhe to angrily accuse Uncle Tang of implying he had been "cuckolded." He questioned if their arranged blind date still stood. Uncle Tang tried to kindly redirect him, saying Dong Zhe was a good man but he would introduce him to someone else.
Just then, Lin Ran and Tang Weiwei returned home, and Dong Zhe immediately started verbally abusing Tang Weiwei, calling her a "shameless woman." Lin Ran swiftly subdued Dong Zhe and forced him out of the house. As Dong Zhe continued to shout threats, Tang Weiwei stepped in, telling him that based on her "professional psychological evaluation," he was "mentally-ill." She threatened to call the police, have his information recorded, and inform his workplace if he continued to harass them.
Humiliated and angry, Dong Zhe accused her of cheating before finally leaving. Li Xiang was experiencing a career advancement as her editor-in-chief, who was changing jobs, offered her a promotion. To expand her social circle, the editor-in-chief provided Li Xiang with a highly sought-after ticket to an Entrepreneur Exchange party, emphasizing that many "young talents" would be present. Li Xiang saw this as an opportunity for Tang Weiwei as well.
Despite Tang Weiwei's desire to rest after her morning ordeal, Li Xiang insisted she get up, promising they might find "young and handsome men." At the party, Tang Weiwei was disappointed to find that most of the attendees, whom Li Xiang called "young talents," were actually middle-aged or older.
Li Xiang explained that as she was being promoted to editor-in-chief, networking was essential, and whether they were "old or young, they are all men," so it was "more or less the same." While Li Xiang networked, Tang Weiwei went to get some cake but accidentally bumped into a woman.
The woman, whom Jin Zichuan later addressed as Ms. Tang, furious about her expensive dress being stained, aggressively shouted at Tang Weiwei, asking if she was blind and stating Tang Weiwei couldn't afford to compensate her. Li Xiang defended Tang Weiwei, asking the woman why she had to be so mean. The woman then challenged Li Xiang and Tang Weiwei, demanding to know who they were and who let them into the exclusive event, before calling for security.
Just then, Jin Zichuan intervened, stating that Tang Weiwei and Li Xiang were his friends and apologizing for any offense. The woman's demeanor instantly shifted, and she quickly backed down. After the incident, Tang Weiwei, still feeling shaken, thanked Jin Zichuan profusely. He playfully teased her for her "act" of appearing fierce, to which she admitted feeling "heart was weak" and "pretentious."
To express their gratitude, Tang Weiwei and Li Xiang suggested treating him to dinner, with Tang Weiwei asking if tomorrow night would work. Jin Zichuan said he would check his schedule. Later, as the party ended and taxis were scarce, Jin Zichuan offered to drive them home, an offer they readily accepted. During the ride, Jin Zichuan subtly hinted at his intentions by asking Li Xiang who she thought he was trying to save, to which Li Xiang responded knowingly.
Tang Weiwei was mortified when her father made her and Lin Ran attend a prenatal yoga class, fearing public exposure of their fake pregnancy. Lin Ran warned her that Uncle Tang was right behind them, so they had to comply. The instructor introduced their "supreme maternity training package" and guided Lin Ran through massaging Tang Weiwei's legs to prevent swelling. Later, the instructor asked Lin Ran to kiss Tang Weiwei's belly and greet their "little angel."
Tang Weiwei endured the intimate moment with immense shyness, aware of her father's watchful eye. Uncle Tang, however, soon excused himself, looking embarrassed. Meanwhile, Dong Zhe was spotted by his friend badmouthing "female doctorates" as "pretentious." His diatribe was interrupted as Lin Ran and Tang Weiwei walked by, holding hands. Tang Weiwei pointedly ignored Dong Zhe’s calls, causing him to lose face in front of his friend, who joked that Tang Weiwei was doing it to irritate him.
Dong Zhe, now thoroughly humiliated, seethed with a promise of revenge. Back at school, Lin Ran and Ji Han were reprimanded by a teacher for skipping class and covering for each other, with the teacher reminding them about an upcoming painting exhibition. Lin Ran apologized, claiming important matters, and the teacher agreed to "press down" the issue for now if they handed in their paintings next week.
After class, Lin Ran confessed to Ji Han that he might soon be dating Tang Weiwei. He admitted to making Tang Weiwei angry and proposed taking Ji Han to dinner first, asking for her opinion on the restaurant for a future date with Tang Weiwei. Unbeknownst to them, Li Xiang was actively trying to set up Tang Weiwei with Jin Zichuan.
She called Tang Weiwei, expressing disappointment that nothing had developed between her and Jin Zichuan after he saved and drove them home. Li Xiang encouraged Tang Weiwei to treat Jin Zichuan to dinner that night, sending her the restaurant details and then deliberately turning off her phone so Tang Weiwei couldn't back out. Tang Weiwei and Jin Zichuan met at Youxin Restaurant.
Coincidentally, Lin Ran also chose Youxin Restaurant for his dinner with Ji Han, and they ended up sitting at a nearby table. Both Tang Weiwei and Lin Ran grew visibly jealous upon seeing each other with their respective dining companions. When Tang Weiwei went to the restroom, Lin Ran followed, demanding an explanation.
Tang Weiwei defiantly told him that she didn't need to report everything to him, especially since "our relationship is fake," just as his relationship with Ji Han likely was. This deeply hurt Lin Ran. In retaliation, Lin Ran made a phone call to Gu Zhen, inviting him to Youxin Restaurant for a fight. Gu Zhen arrived and immediately confronted Lin Ran, mistaking Tang Weiwei for Lin Ran's girlfriend, further complicating the situation.
Lin Ran then intentionally introduced Ji Han as his actual girlfriend, shattering the dinner's atmosphere. As Lin Ran left, he deliberately took Ji Han's hand, leaving Tang Weiwei feeling utterly disheartened. Jin Zichuan, trying to manage his cousin Gu Zhen, apologized to Tang Weiwei for the disturbance before departing with Gu Zhen. He offered to drive Tang Weiwei home, but she declined.
