Episode 14 recap: He Zhi Nan Fights for Gao Peng
In Episode 14, He Zhi Nan invites Han Su to dinner. Curious about Han Su, who is known to be a workaholic, she wants to get to know her better. Han Su is straightforward, saying her lunch break is short and asks He Zhi Nan to get to the point. He Zhi Nan pulls out a pair of earrings she found on Gao Peng's bed and asks Han Su what she thinks about them.
Han Su smiles lightly and says that she and Gao Peng are just life companions, and she hasn't given the earrings much thought. The conversation shifts when He Zhi Nan mentions Emily, noting that Emily sent Gao Peng a bikini photo late at night, which she finds puzzling. Han Su explains that Emily is pursuing Gao Peng, and he is quite popular at work.
Realizing she’s been slow to recognize her feelings, He Zhi Nan acknowledges that she has become dependent on Gao Peng. She pleads with Han Su for help, asking her to let her know if Emily tries to contact Gao Peng again. Han Su hesitates and questions why He Zhi Nan doesn't just ask Gao Peng directly. With tears in her eyes, He Zhi Nan expresses that she can't imagine being without him but fears losing his trust. Han Su recalls Zeng Cheng's words about prioritizing career over personal matters and suggests that the earrings could be a ploy by Emily to stir up conflict between them.
He Zhi Nan has an epiphany and thanks Han Su for her honesty. After dinner, she waits at home for Gao Peng, preparing a late-night meal, only to find that he has a cold. She takes care of him tenderly and sits him down to share her surprise: she has decided to stay in Hong Kong and end their long-distance relationship. Gao Peng worries about her job, but He Zhi Nan reassures him that she can simply resign.
Just when the mood is warm, Gao Peng receives a call from Emily, inviting him to a birthday party where Han Su will also be present, along with some clients. After a moment of hesitation, he agrees to go. He Zhi Nan, feeling uncertain, decides to follow him to the bar. Intentionally, she presents Emily with a gift—the very earrings that sparked their earlier conversation—making the atmosphere tense.
In a corner, Gao Peng and Han Su talk, and Han Su admits that He Zhi Nan was the one who called her. She believes that honesty is better than secrecy. He Zhi Nan feels grateful to Han Su but realizes that Emily may be trying to set Han Su up. Suddenly, Emily's boyfriend appears, leading to a confrontation with Gao Peng. He Zhi Nan rushes to protect Gao Peng, and they return home in disarray.
Gao Peng reflects that he only feels truly relaxed when he’s with He Zhi Nan. She expresses her deep feelings, saying she considers Gao Peng family. Meanwhile, Zhou Bin seeks Zeng Cheng's help regarding work issues, even suggesting the idea of remarrying.
These events strengthen He Zhi Nan's resolve to stay with Gao Peng and reveal Emily's true nature. Han Su, on the other hand, continues to focus on her career while building a solid friendship with He Zhi Nan, facing life's challenges together. After this tumultuous experience, Gao Peng cherishes his relationship with He Zhi Nan even more, and they decide to tackle every future challenge together.
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