Episode 13 recap: Gao Peng and He Zhi Nan Reconcile
In Episode 13, He Zhi Nan pushes open the door to Gao Peng's home, and is momentarily taken aback by the lively atmosphere inside. Emily is the first to greet her, introducing herself as Alex's cousin and a close friend of Gao Peng. Alex joins in, playfully asking He Zhi Nan if she remembers their encounter in Jiangzhou, to which she nods in response.
Emily enthusiastically introduces He Zhi Nan to the colleagues present. As He Zhi Nan looks around and notices Gao Peng is missing, she asks about his whereabouts. Alex informs her that he is upstairs participating in an online meeting. Seeing this, Emily takes He Zhi Nan on a tour, displaying a familiarity that makes it seem as though she belongs in the home.
During their conversation, Emily mentions her friendship with Gao Peng and jokingly talks about their time together, which makes He Zhi Nan feel uneasy and eager to see Gao Peng. Eventually, when Gao Peng finishes his meeting and comes downstairs, He Zhi Nan rushes over and hugs him tightly, expressing her longing.
Gao Peng then introduces Han Su to He Zhi Nan, who instantly recognizes her connection to Qu Yi Peng. Sensing He Zhi Nan's emotional state, Han Su thoughtfully suggests she take a moment to rest.
Once He Zhi Nan regains her composure, she finds refuge in the kitchen, quietly washing dishes as Gao Peng's friends begin to leave. Although Gao Peng tries to help, He Zhi Nan insists she can manage on her own. In the study, Gao Peng reflects on their relationship, while He Zhi Nan openly shares her past with Qu Yi Peng. After confirming that she still loves him, Gao Peng chooses to respond with understanding and forgiveness.
Meanwhile, Emily and Han Su head out, with Emily being vague about the incident of "leaving" her phone at Gao Peng's house. Han Su directly questions the status of their relationship. Emily is confident but admits that if Han Su were her competition, she might feel uneasy. Han Su clarifies that he is not pursuing Gao Peng, but is just a friend.
As the night grows quiet, He Zhi Nan joyfully shares her reconciliation with Gao Peng over the phone with her friend Sun Han Han. However, when she finds an earring in bed that doesn’t belong to her, doubts resurface. Gao Peng's evasiveness and Emily's messages only heighten her unease, even though he explains that it is work-related. The shadow of mistrust lingers in He Zhi Nan's mind.
Meanwhile, Han Su and Gao Peng continue their work collaboration. Han Su expresses understanding of He Zhi Nan's honesty and encourages Gao Peng to cherish their hard-won relationship. On another front, Zhou Bin's financial troubles force him to consider remarrying Sun Han Han, but she sees through his motives and refuses to become his financial support, insisting on her independence and dignity.
These events lead He Zhi Nan to deeply recognize the complexities and fragility of emotions. She cherishes her reconciliation with Gao Peng even more and acknowledges the importance of trust and communication in a relationship. Moving forward, she decides to face life's challenges hand in hand with Gao Peng.
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