Let's Date, Professor Xie Recap, Plot, Synopsis

Let's Date, Professor Xie Synopsis

When Ling Yang, a top chef bearing the mission of the "Pickled Vegetable Family," goes on a blind date with Xie Yufei, a biological female PhD, who always single.

It was initially thought to be a comedic blind date. However, due to the destined fate, they are forcibly bound together and become a "contracted couple" who gradually fall in love with each other.

They embark on a love pursuit entangled by "financial temptation."

Let's Date, Professor Xie Recap

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Ling Yang, dressed coolly with sunglasses, prepared to go on a blind date. Receiving a phone call from a good friend mocking him for going on a blind date with a female Ph.D., it didn't affect him much. Xie Yufei looked at the woman in front of her, her blind date, and sarcastically remarked that Ling Yang didn't like her. She even suggested leaving before Ling Yang arrived. As a single female Ph.D., she quickly understood what the girl meant. Based on the typical plot and setting in romance novels, Yao Zhenzhen's behavior indicated unrequited love. However, Yao Zhenzhen didn't think so; she always believed that she and Ling Yang were a perfect match.

Just as the two girls argued, Ling Yang arrived. He mentioned that his parents forced him to come and that he was reluctant. Meeting with them was just a formality. Ling Yang also told Yao Zhenzhen that they had only met briefly and weren't acquainted enough for her to meddle in his personal matters.

It turned out that Xie Yufei wasn't willing to go on the blind date either. Their research institute needed help from Chunhe Group, which only required Xie Yufei to go on a blind date with their son. In order to ensure the survival of the institute, Xie Yufei was forced into this situation.

Xie Yufei hurriedly caught up with Ling Yang, accidentally knocking over a wine bottle, which shattered. When Ling Yang came to help her, she pressed him against the glass. Xie Yufei brought Ling Yang to the hospital but left him locked in the car while she went to find a doctor. Ling Yang felt that this woman was unreliable.

Ling Yang saw the doctor and called his good friend Guan Pei to pick him up, but he was refused. Ling Yang and Xie Yufei were secretly filmed in the underground parking lot. Xie Yufei drove too fast, causing Ling Yang to vomit. Xie Yufei mentioned that she had something important to show Ling Yang.

Ling Yang mistakenly thought that Xie Yufei was about to undress in front of him and quickly stated that he was not that kind of person. He misunderstood; Xie Yufei only wanted to show him the USB drive containing her research for investment purposes. Xie Yufei thought Ling Yang might be interested in the contents of the USB drive, but without even looking at it, Ling Yang drove her away. The director was concerned about the progress between Xie Yufei and Ling Yang. While chatting with her, the director saw a text message from Ling Yang and Xie Yufei became suspicious. However, the director kept urging Xie Yufei to accept Ling Yang's invitation. Unbeknownst to her, when Ling Yang returned home, his mother forced him to send her a text message. The director felt that Xie Yufei's response was too monotonous and criticized her, while Ling Yang's mother was extremely happy.

Ling Yang invited Xie Yufei to his restaurant. He arrogantly mentioned that many people pursued him and tried to drive away Xie Yufei by offering pickled vegetables. However, to his surprise, Xie Yufei loved eating pickled vegetables. Ling Yang believed that he prepared exquisite dishes, far superior to these pickled vegetables. However, Xie Yufei found comfort in eating a bowl of plain congee with pickled vegetables, feeling happy. Ling Yang was utterly speechless.

Yao Zhenzhen wasn't worried that Ling Yang would be attracted to Xie Yufei. While doing her makeup, she was still thinking about Ling Yang. She recalled when they recorded a program together, how she constantly stared at him. She even actively participated in a food show just to pursue Ling Yang. She firmly believed that Ling Yang must belong to her.

Xie Yufei was working overtime when she felt someone watching her. She thought it was a pervert and wanted to confront the person, but it turned out to be her senior from college. She was delighted that her senior had returned to the country and asked her out for dinner. Being inexperienced in love, she didn't realize that her senior had a secret crush on her. Her senior secretly asked Xie Yufei if she had developed feelings for Ling Yang, but Xie Yufei, who had no understanding of love, didn't feel any affection for Ling Yang. Her senior felt relieved. Her senior was going to pursue career opportunities in China, and Xie Yufei was thrilled that she would get to see her senior every day.

After returning home, Xie Yufei chatted with her best friend. Her friend teased her about how her date with her senior went. Xie Yufei felt that their relationship was only like siblings and nothing more, which disappointed her friend. Xie Yufei believed that being in a romantic relationship would only lead to excessive dopamine secretion without any other benefits.

Guan Pei's stomach was filled to the brim by Ling Yang's pig trotters. He thought that everything Ling Yang cooked was delicious, and Xie Yufei would surely love it. Ling Yang wanted Xie Yufei to taste his pig trotters and never eat vegetarian food again. However, Guan Pei thought that his good friend had fallen for this female doctor. Ling Yang quickly denied it, stating that he only wanted his father to provide him with startup capital.

Xie Yufei only discussed work-related issues with her senior, Xiao Xie, which disappointed him greatly. Ling Yang invited Xie Yufei to have a meal, but he was rejected because Xie Yufei said she was going to have dinner with her senior. This made Ling Yang anxious. He found out their dinner location, and while Xiao Xie and Xie Yufei were chatting, Ling Yang couldn't get a word in. He deliberately spoke loudly while ordering, but when it came time to pay, he realized he didn't have any money and was accused by the waiter of dining and dashing.

Ling Yang ordered many dishes but didn't have money to pay the bill. He was mistaken by the waiter as someone trying to dine and dash and was about to be escorted out by the security. Ling Yang quickly claimed that he was with Xie Yufei, but to his surprise, Xie Yufei innocently stated that she was just sharing the table with him and didn't know him. It was only then that Ling Yang realized Xie Yufei had already settled the bill with her senior. In the end, Xiao Xie couldn't bear to see it and decided to help Ling Yang pay, but Ling Yang refused his offer. Ling Yang, who cared about his reputation, called Guan Pei for help, and Guan Pei came to settle the bill. Ling Yang kept complaining that his good friend arrived late.

Ling Yang prepared braised pig trotters and invited Xie Yufei to have a meal. Xie Yufei initially planned to go on the weekend, but Xiao Xie didn't want his junior to go. Ling Yang pretended not to hear the invitation for Xie Yufei to come on the weekend to eat the pig trotters. Guan Pei found Ling Yang's behavior strange. Ling Yang decided to participate in a live food broadcast with Yao Zhenzhen to make Xie Yufei jealous. When Ling Yang saw Xie Yufei arrive, he was very happy. Ling Yang invited Xie Yufei to taste the food. Yao Zhenzhen, witnessing their interaction, felt quite unhappy. Ling Yang, on the other hand, secretly anticipated Xie Yufei making a fool of herself, and the thought of it made him very happy.

Guan Pei had just finished his work and suddenly remembered that he hadn't watched his good friend's live stream. After opening his phone and seeing the live stream, he felt a bit uneasy. Ling Yang, after seeing Xie Yufei eat the pig trotters he made, wanted her to give her honest opinion in front of everyone. Xie Yufei spoke frankly and confidently without any stage fright, but it didn't meet Ling Yang's expectations. When Guan Pei ran into Xie Yufei, he quickly spoke up for his friend, but Xie Yufei saw through Ling Yang's ulterior motives. Ling Yang hurried over to apologize, making a clumsy attempt, feeling extremely annoyed with his childish behavior just now. Yao Zhenzhen's manager kept reminding her to pay attention to her facial expressions. It was a live broadcast, and many people were watching them. Fang Sixing found a Yangzhou cuisine recipe for Yao Zhenzhen and brought a bouquet of flowers, hoping she would have dinner with him. However, Yao Zhenzhen found Fang Sixing annoying, so he had no choice but to leave. Xie Yufei became a hot topic on the internet, but she remained calm. Xiao Xie noticed that Xie Yufei wasn't in a good mood, and at that moment, the director inappropriately came out and said that Xie Yufei should ask Ling Yang for financial support. Xie Yufei told him that it was impossible between them. The director became angry upon hearing that. Ling Yang and his parents also argued because of Xie Yufei's lack of contact with him. Helpless, Ling Yang could only text Xie Yufei to make an appointment, but he discovered that he had been blocked.

Ling Yang was awakened by the sound of the doorbell, and when he opened the door, he saw that Xie Yufei had come. Ling Yang mentioned that his house was a bit messy and asked her not to mind, then he went to the bathroom to vomit. Xie Yufei put on an apron and helped him clean up the messy house. When Ling Yang came out and saw the tidy room, he felt indescribably happy. Xie Yufei also cooked some porridge for Ling Yang. When she opened the refrigerator and saw many braised pig trotters inside, she thought they were prepared by Ling Yang for her and immediately felt guilty for wrongly accusing him. Ling Yang drank the porridge cooked by Xie Yufei and apologized to her cautiously. Xie Yufei also realized that blocking Ling Yang was not right. Xie Yufei said she approached Ling Yang to ask for his help and revealed that the reason she went on a blind date with him was to seek sponsorship. Ling Yang asked Xie Yufei to meet his parents as a condition. Xie Yufei went to Ling Yang's home, and his parents were very happy and prepared a sumptuous dinner. The two adults felt that they were a good match, and Xie Yufei even praised Ling Yang's cooking in front of his parents. Xie Yufei genuinely enjoyed Ling Yang's cooking and encouraged him to pursue his career, and she also removed him from her blacklist. Ling Yang wanted Xie Yufei to be his girlfriend for a month, and Xie Yufei agreed. Guan Pei felt that Ling Yang was going to fall into Xie Yufei's hands.

Yao Zhenzhen happily presented the recipe she prepared for Ling Yang, but he wanted to give her money, which deeply saddened Yao Zhenzhen. When Fang Sixing saw the woman he liked being happy with another man, he felt very jealous. Ling Yang returned home, but his parents suspected that their relationship was a fake. Ling Yang denied it categorically. His parents were delighted to hear this and advised their son not to take out his temper on Xie Yufei. Ling Yang finally paid his rent and felt relieved. He had been waiting for Xie Yufei to call him, but after waiting for a long time, he didn't receive any call. Ling Yang went to the company where Xie Yufei worked and saw her with her senior. Ling Yang asked her out for a meal but was rejected and warned that if they make plans in the future, they should contact each other a day in advance. Ling Yang felt frustrated as he tapped on his car. Xie Yufei thought Ling Yang was a very interesting person but occasionally a bit childish. Yao Zhenzhen kept messaging Ling Yang but didn't receive a reply, and she thought Xie Yufei was seducing Ling Yang. When she looked at herself in the mirror, she also felt that Xie Yufei was more beautiful than her. Xie Yufei had just arrived at the research institute, and the director happily informed her that they had a sponsor. However, Xie Yufei discovered that it was Yao Zhenzhen, who wanted sponsorship but was rejected by Xie Yufei.

Xie Yufei just learned that Ling Yang's antelope-themed restaurant couldn't continue because it was being harassed by fans. When they entered, they felt it was quite clean. Guan Pei came out from behind and said, "Can it be clean? I cleaned it myself." Xie Yufei introduced her good friend Qi Qing. When Guan Pei saw the girl in front of him, his eyes were fixed and staring straight. Qi Qing also looked at the handsome boy opposite her, and the two of them stood there staring at each other in a daze. Xie Yufei felt that there was something odd between her two friends. Ling Yang also arrived there and decided to open his own restaurant the day after tomorrow. Xie Yufei was about to introduce her best friend to Ling Yang when she noticed Guan Pei and Qi Qing staring fixedly at each other. Guan Pei also felt that something was strange between Xie Yufei and Ling Yang. Guan Pei wanted to accompany Qi Qing and hastily said that he was heading in the same direction. Ling Yang felt that Guan Pei was acting strangely today. Ling Yang wanted Xie Yufei to attend the grand opening ceremony of his restaurant, and she agreed, feeling her heart race. Fang Sixing brought crayfish and came to see Yao Zhenzhen. He felt happy seeing her cute appearance, but suddenly heard that Yao Zhenzhen liked Ling Yang, which made him feel very sad. However, he still chose to help Yao Zhenzhen pursue Ling Yang. Yao Zhenzhen realized something big was happening when Fang Sixing asked her assistant for Ling Yang's address, so she quickly called Ling Yang asking him to save Xie Yufei. Xie Yufei felt someone was following her and turned her head in shock.

Xie Yufei turned her head and saw someone attacking her. In a moment of urgency, Ling Yang rushed over and pulled Xie Yufei away, avoiding the attacker's assault. The masked person didn't give up and continued to attack. After a few rounds, Ling Yang managed to remove the mask from the assailant, who quickly fled. Xie Yufei helped bandage Ling Yang's wound, and Ling Yang felt delighted seeing Xie Yufei in front of him. Xie Yufei asked what had happened. Ling Yang wasn't entirely sure, so he told Xie Yufei they needed to ask Yao Zhenzhen. Just then, the doorbell rang, and Yao Zhenzhen tearfully told Xie Yufei and Ling Yang that she had only complained about them and Fang Sixing, but didn't expect it to turn out like this. Ling Yang was furious and asked Yao Zhenzhen why she didn't like the person who was so infatuated with her and instead liked him. Yao Zhenzhen blurted out that Ling Yang was good-looking and made bamboo shoot and duck soup as delicious as her grandmother did. Ling Yang was left speechless. He felt that this wasn't love and advised her to be more clear-headed. Xie Yufei wanted to catch up with Ling Yang, but he said it would be safer for her to stay. Xie Yufei reluctantly agreed. In the morning, Ling Yang prepared breakfast, and Xie Yufei ate eagerly. Ling Yang postponed the opening time of the restaurant. Xie Yufei was afraid that Fang Sixing would come again, so Ling Yang invited her to his house, but she refused. Ling Yang suggested that Xie Yufei visit his parents on Sunday and act more intimately. Xie Yufei's senior came to pick her up for work, and there was a tense atmosphere when the two met. Ling Yang received a phone call informing him of trouble at the restaurant and hurriedly left.

Ling Yang returned to the restaurant, and it was in a mess. Guan Pei said that when he arrived in the morning, he found the restaurant door open and saw the chaotic state. He quickly called the police. Xie Yufei and her senior also arrived, and they exchanged a glance, quickly realizing who was responsible. After Ling Yang told Guan Pei, he suspected that Fang Sixing was behind the sabotage. Little Xie, after hearing the whole story, was only concerned about Ling Yang indeed staying at his junior sister's house last night, which made him feel a bit uneasy. Ling Yang wanted to provoke his senior brother and even mentioned that Xie Yufei's sofa at home was very comfortable. As Xie Yufei was leaving, Ling Yang wanted to invite her but was refused. Fang Sixing came to find Yao Zhenzhen, who tearfully mentioned that the police were looking for him, and she was worried about him. Fang Sixing, on the other hand, felt very happy and was willing to do anything for her. Yao Zhenzhen thought he was foolish and that she wouldn't be moved by it. She advised Fang Sixing to stop. Fang Sixing was stubborn and didn't know how to let go, so in the end, with Yao Zhenzhen's persuasion, he decided to go to jail. Yao Zhenzhen came to apologize to Ling Yang on behalf of Fang Sixing and also mentioned that she wanted to make bamboo shoot and duck soup for Ling Yang. She informed him that she was going abroad to study. As they embraced each other, Xie Yufei arrived and, seeing them hugging, became angry and wanted to leave. Yao Zhenzhen proposed talking to Xie Yufei and voluntarily confessed that there was nothing between her and Ling Yang. Ling Yang was very worried about Xie Yufei misunderstanding the situation and felt uneasy. Guan Pei sighed about his good friend's love life being so complicated and hinted that he had developed feelings for Xie Yufei, but Ling Yang denied it. Ling Yang offered sponsorship to Xie Yufei. She wanted to refuse and continue pretending to be his girlfriend, but Ling Yang felt uncomfortable about it.

Qi Qing and Xie Yufei were having afternoon tea together. The atmosphere was uncomfortably silent. Xie Yufei asked why Qi Qing wasn't talking either. Qi Qing casually brushed it off, but Xie Yufei directly asked if Qi Qing was chatting with Guan Pei, and she turned out to be right. In fact, she had noticed that something was off between Qi Qing and Guan Pei for a while. Qi Qing wasn't angry and smiled as she asked Xie Yufei how things were going with Ling Yang recently. She guessed that Xie Yufei might have developed feelings for Ling Yang. Late at night, Ling Yang waited for Xie Yufei downstairs at her company. Xie Yufei got into the car and fell asleep right away. Ling Yang took her home and even prepared breakfast for her the next morning. Ling Yang complained that Xie Yufei hopped into someone's car without checking properly. Xie Yufei thought there was a burglar in her house but realized it was Ling Yang and almost hit him. Xie Yufei found Ling Yang incredibly handsome as she watched him earnestly prepare breakfast for her. She couldn't take her eyes off him and couldn't resist kissing him passionately. After the kiss, she even checked her pulse scientifically and confidently claimed that her heart was racing, indicating her strong affection for Ling Yang. She confessed her feelings to him. However, Ling Yang felt that Xie Yufei, as a woman, lacked reservation and had initiated the kiss. Upon hearing Ling Yang's response, Xie Yufei felt disappointed, thinking that Ling Yang didn't like her. She felt deeply hurt. Ling Yang had never encountered such a situation before and hastily escaped, clutching his clothes.

Ling Yang returned home and kept staring into space, recalling the scene where Xie Yufei kissed him. Guan Pei approached Ling Yang, trying to snap him out of it and asked what was wrong. Ling Yang remained in a daze and didn't respond. Xie Yufei was also lost in thought. When her senior saw that something was off and she was in a bad state, he asked her what was wrong, but she remained silent. Her senior invited her to have a meal and asked what she wanted to eat. She absentmindedly replied, "Pig's trotters." When she snapped out of it and handed the teacup to her senior, she left on her own.

Ling Yang was participating in a food livestream when Xie Yufei showed up at the scene. Ling Yang was momentarily stunned upon seeing her, but he regained his composure with the host's reminder. As soon as the livestream ended, Ling Yang noticed that Xie Yufei was about to leave and hurriedly chased after her. However, he couldn't find her. Guan Pei saw Xie Yufei following behind Ling Yang and wanted to help his friend. So he asked Ling Yang if he liked Xie Yufei. Without thinking, Ling Yang blurted out against his true feelings, saying that he didn't like Xie Yufei at all with her mind full of theories. Xie Yufei felt heartbroken upon hearing this, and Guan Pei quickly hinted to his friend. Ling Yang turned back and regretted his words.

Xie Yufei was with her senior, telling him that she had just experienced a heartbreak. Her senior tried to console her, suggesting that it might be a misunderstanding. He even suggested that Xie Yufei try kissing him to test her feelings. However, he was rejected, and he felt disheartened too. He couldn't bring himself to confess his hidden feelings for her, fearing that it might ruin their friendship.

Ling Yang went into the bar to get drunk, and there was a beautiful woman who wanted to strike up a conversation with him. But as soon as she approached Ling Yang, Guan Pei came and drove her away. Guan Pei couldn't understand what Ling Yang was up to. Despite liking Xie Yufei, he still acted aloof. Instead of drowning his sorrows in alcohol, he should go after Xie Yufei. Ling Yang remained silent, not sure if it was the effect of alcohol or something else, but he vaguely saw Xie Yufei gesturing to him. Unable to resist, Ling Yang grabbed Xie Yufei and wanted to talk to her about his feelings. In the heat of the moment, Ling Yang even tried to kiss her. He didn't realize he was drunk and then pulled Guan Pei to try to kiss him, but Guan Pei pushed him away.

When Ling Yang woke up from his drunken state, he told Guan Pei that he almost kissed a pig. Guan Pei got angry and said that Ling Yang must have lost his mind due to alcohol. Ling Yang found Guan Pei increasingly annoying. Ling Yang denied his feelings for Xie Yufei and returned home, where his parents kept urging him to treat Xie Yufei well. He could only give them evasive replies and dared not say that he had fallen out with Xie Yufei.

Later, Ling Yang came to find Xie Yufei with a bouquet of flowers, and the director saw and asked someone to call Xie Yufei downstairs. Xie Yufei came down and was harsh towards Ling Yang. Ling Yang felt embarrassed and apologized to her, inviting her to dinner. Xie Yufei didn't even consider it and was about to refuse when Ling Yang persistently begged her, claiming she kissed him without his consent. Xie Yufei felt awkward. Ling Yang forcibly pulled her into the car and drove away. Xie Yufei's senior schoolmate witnessed the whole process from upstairs and felt extremely upset.

Ling Yang brought Xie Yufei to a secluded place. He quietly reminded himself that the first thing he needed was a strong and domineering attitude, a commanding presence that would captivate others. He didn't need wealth, but he wanted to exude a natural masculine aura that would quickly attract women. Ling Yang believed that someone as strong-willed as Xie Yufei would surely be drawn to this naturally powerful presence. After mentally preparing himself, Ling Yang calmly asked the waiter to take their order.

Xie Yufei was puzzled by why Ling Yang wanted to give her a gift. Ling Yang then casually expressed his request for Xie Yufei to become his girlfriend. Thinking that Ling Yang wanted her help again to hide things from his parents, Xie Yufei felt frustrated and pointed out Ling Yang's irresponsibility, saying he acted as if nothing happened after being intimate. Ling Yang, feeling uncertain, feared that if he forced himself on her or imposed restrictions, his father would put an end to everything. On the other hand, Xie Yufei calmly recalled the theories she had read about male courtship behavior towards females in the animal kingdom.

Ling Yang mistakenly thought that Xie Yufei was hinting at wanting him to buy her a house, so he took out a limited edition bag he had bought for her. However, Xie Yufei deemed it impractical, leaving Ling Yang baffled by her thought process, which seemed different from others'. Xie Yufei believed that Ling Yang had some mental issues and difficulty communicating with others, and she accused him of lacking empathy. Ling Yang felt stunned by her remarks, and Xie Yufei advised him not to shy away from seeking help.

After dropping Xie Yufei back home without much reaction from her, Ling Yang hurriedly chased after her. Xie Yufei took out her phone and told Ling Yang that he hadn't met the requirements yet and that they couldn't start a romantic relationship. Xie Yufei even went as far as making an appointment for Ling Yang at a psychiatric hospital. Though a bit angry, Ling Yang couldn't help but feel helpless because he liked her so much.

Ling Yang sat in the doctor's office, acting like a child, obediently answering the doctor's questions about his discomfort. Xie Yufei felt that Ling Yang seemed somewhat embarrassed, so she took the initiative to answer for him, suspecting that Ling Yang might have Asperger's. The doctor thought they were just playing a truth or dare game and told Xie Yufei not to cause trouble. Ling Yang quietly chuckled on the side, listening to Xie Yufei hurriedly explaining to the doctor. Eventually, the doctor kicked them both out.

Ling Yang was very pleased and laughed triumphantly. Xie Yufei realized her mistake and quickly apologized to Ling Yang. She sighed that being in a different field was like being separated by mountains, as she had jumped to conclusions based on just reading a document. It was truly absurd. Ling Yang felt happy when he heard that Xie Yufei had searched for information for him at night all by herself.

Xie Yufei dragged Ling Yang to see snakes, but he was very afraid and didn't want to go, yet he was forced to accompany her.

Their colleagues noticed that Xie Yufei had been daydreaming and smiling foolishly lately, and they speculated that she must be in love. Ling Yang was also often absent-minded, but whenever he received a message from Xie Yufei, he seemed to be revitalized. Seeing Xie Yufei's message, Ling Yang thought she wanted him to cook for her.

In the evening, Ling Yang went to Xie Yufei's research institute with a lovingly prepared dinner to see her. When he noticed that Xie Yufei was so tired that she was almost sleepwalking, he hurriedly ran to catch her, but he accidentally fell to the ground due to inertia. At that moment, fireworks lit up the sky, creating an indescribably sweet atmosphere.

Xie Yufei was awakened by a noise and saw her friend Qi Qing by her side. She sat up and Qi Qing told her that not only did she fall asleep, but she also sleepwalked. Xie Yufei remembered when she had worked overtime and suddenly felt a bit uncomfortable in her stomach. She took some random medicine and fell into a deep sleep. She even dreamt about pinning Ling Yang down. Worried, she quickly got up to find Ling Yang. When she saw that Ling Yang was fine, she felt that Qi Qing was just trying to deceive her.

After the doctor examined them, he told Ling Yang that Xie Yufei had taken a sleeping pill and the effects had worn off, so she could be discharged. The doctor also mentioned that Ling Yang had hit the back of his head and needed to rest at home. Xie Yufei then realized that Ling Yang had gotten injured because of her. Ling Yang took Xie Yufei home and was about to leave when she seemed reluctant. She playfully called him a "big pig's trotter," which confused Ling Yang. She then said she would grant him a small request, and Ling Yang was happy and wanted to think about it.

Xie Yufei thought Ling Yang was really a simple-minded creature, but she found it quite cute. Ling Yang went home to ponder, and Guan Pei suggested he directly ask Xie Yufei to be his girlfriend. However, Ling Yang thought it was too straightforward. Guan Pei then suggested they go to the movies, which Ling Yang found to be a good idea. Ling Yang invited Xie Yufei to the movies, but when he arrived at the cinema, she was already inside. Ling Yang felt that Xie Yufei lacked any sense of romance. While watching the movie, she was even talking about what would happen next, completely ruining the romantic atmosphere. Ling Yang suddenly found the movie tasteless and, as he was about to put his arm around Xie Yufei, she skillfully dodged him. After the movie, Ling Yang felt a bit hungry.

Ling Yang felt that it was an honor to cook for Xie Yufei, but she immediately retorted, asking who else he would cook for besides himself. Ling Yang voluntarily admitted defeat, saying he couldn't argue with her. He was very concerned and tried to probe Xie Yufei, secretly trying to find out if she brought other guys home for dinner. Xie Yufei mentioned that only Ling Yang and her father had eaten at her place before, which made Ling Yang ecstatic. When Xie Yufei said he was different from other guys, Ling Yang became spirited and wanted to get to the bottom of it. However, Xie Yufei straightforwardly replied that Ling Yang was a bit foolish and she didn't have any other thoughts about him.

Xie Yufei wanted Ling Yang to accompany her for a drink. When Qi Qing returned home, she saw an extra pair of men's shoes and went inside to check, only to find her close friend and Ling Yang sleeping together. She screamed in shock, waking them up. They reminisced about the scene of drinking last night. Qi Qing asked what kind of relationship Xie Yufei and Ling Yang had, and they both stammered and ran away.

Ling Yang carefully prepared a cake and brought it to Xie Yufei's company. However, Xie Yufei wanted to have dinner with her senior schoolmate, so Ling Yang had no choice but to act as a third wheel on their date. Back at home, Ling Yang vented to Guan Pei, complaining that Xie Yufei's senior schoolmate was very annoying. He kept interfering during their date, making Ling Yang feel like a third wheel, which was very uncomfortable.

Qi Qing was puzzled about why Ling Yang was looking for her. Just as Xie Yufei was about to work overtime, Ling Yang took her away. Ling Yang waited for her in front of Xie Yufei's company. When her senior schoolmate came down, he noticed Ling Yang and quickly suggested they leave through the back door to go home. Xie Yufei readily agreed. Ling Yang waited there until 6:30 but didn't see his girlfriend coming out. At that time, Xie Yufei had already been taken home by her senior schoolmate.

The senior schoolmate invited Xie Yufei to his place for dinner on the weekend and said he had learned to cook a few new dishes that he wanted to make for her. Xie Yufei agreed. Ling Yang returned home feeling lonely, casually placing the flowers he had prepared and muttering to himself. Upon learning that Xie Yufei was going to her senior schoolmate's house, he felt very uneasy about them being alone together. He even imagined many scenarios in his head. Guan Pei called Ling Yang to play games, but he outright refused and tried to stop Xie Yufei from going to her senior schoolmate's house. However, Ling Yang persisted and accompanied Xie Yufei to her senior schoolmate's place. While eating the dishes the senior schoolmate prepared, Ling Yang complained that the food was too salty. The two men were acting childish and competing with each other. Eventually, the senior schoolmate asked Ling Yang to leave, and Xie Yufei felt that her senior schoolmate was gentle and considerate, thinking that he should find a girlfriend.

The senior schoolmate confessed his feelings to Xie Yufei, saying that he returned to the country because of her, but he was rejected. Ling Yang saw the senior schoolmate hugging Xie Yufei, and she said she felt very childish while they were together, which made him angry, so he left. Xie Yufei hurriedly chased after him, but Ling Yang was still very jealous and walked away without looking back.

Xie Yufei returned home and heard voices, thinking that there might be a thief inside. She picked up a wooden stick and went to the bathroom, only to find Guan Pei and her good friend Qi Qing being affectionate together. Xie Yufei looked at the two playfully, and Qi Qing shyly explained that she didn't tell Xie Yufei because she was afraid it would affect Ling Yang and her. Qi Qing asked about the current situation between Xie Yufei and Ling Yang, and Xie Yufei felt a bit helpless, thinking that they were not doing well. Qi Qing believed that something must have happened between them. Xie Yufei mentioned that she talked about Ling Yang in front of others, which made him feel a little embarrassed. Guan Pei thought that Xie Yufei didn't handle it well this time and advised her to talk to Ling Yang properly. However, Xie Yufei was also concerned about her own face and didn't want to talk to him. Guan Pei and Qi Qing decided to help their good friends.

Xie Yufei received a call in the laboratory and immediately went downstairs, where she saw Ling Yang confessing his feelings to her. He liked her childishness and immaturity. Xie Yufei thought Ling Yang was about to go abroad and pleaded with him not to go. But before Ling Yang could say anything, Xie Yufei kissed him proactively. Ling Yang said he already considered Xie Yufei his girlfriend and that he was just going to the airport to pick up his parents.

As soon as Ling Yang finished speaking, his parents came up behind him and greeted Xie Yufei. Xie Yufei awkwardly hid in Ling Yang's arms. Ling Yang's parents highly approved of them being together.

Ling Yang felt that if he hadn't played hard to get, Xie Yufei would have left with her senior schoolmate long ago. While Xie Yufei was kissing Ling Yang, her parents were shocked, and her father fainted on the ground.

Xie Yufei's father suddenly suffered from high blood pressure in the heart, and the doctor advised him to maintain a good mentality and stable emotions, so there shouldn't be any major problems. When Xie's father woke up, he wanted to find Ling Yang, and Xie Yufei told him that Ling Yang had left. Xie's father was curious about who Ling Yang was. Xie Yufei openly admitted that Ling Yang was her boyfriend. Xie's father wanted his daughter to focus more on research and less on love.

Xie's mother said that after her husband's illness improved, she would invite Ling Yang to their home. Qi Qing felt that Xie Yufei's parents came back at just the right time. Xie Yufei felt that her love life was full of obstacles and challenges, while Qi Qing believed that if Ling Yang could be more sincere, he would surely win their hearts. Xie Yufei informed Ling Yang that her parents wanted to meet him tonight, which made Ling Yang both surprised and nervous.

Xie's father gave Ling Yang some difficult questions to answer. Ling Yang answered them all with ease. Then Xie's father wanted Ling Yang to pursue a master's degree. Xie Yufei took the opportunity to praise Ling Yang for being good at cooking, but Xie's father didn't think it was of much significance. He continued by asking Ling Yang about complex functions, to which Ling Yang couldn't answer, and then he asked about the periodic table of elements, making Ling Yang wear a troubled expression. Finally, he got through the challenge, and Ling Yang felt lucky to have passed it.

Xie Yufei's parents still insisted that their daughter should focus on scientific research and told Ling Yang that the golden period for research work is precious and should not be spent on love affairs. Ling Yang felt that he had a long way to go, and he needed to put in more effort to have a chance to impress Xie Yufei's parents and marry her.

Guan Pei saw Ling Yang return and lie down on the sofa with a dejected look. He jokingly mocked Ling Yang, saying it seems that dealing with a mother-in-law is not easy. Ling Yang regretted not studying chemistry well when he was young, now he feels like he's almost illiterate. He even guessed that Xie Yufei's family must be having a meeting now. Xie Yufei's parents think that Ling Yang is too different from their daughter, and Xie's father worries that they won't have any topics to talk about since Ling Yang doesn't even understand the periodic table. Xie Yufei believes that Ling Yang has high emotional intelligence and can take care of himself. Xie's mother also thinks that she has married someone who studies chemistry and feels like she can no longer control her daughter. When she sees her parents arguing, Xie Yufei quietly slips away.

Ling Yang sees the message that Xie Yufei gave him and believes that he still has hope. A smile immediately appears on his face. Xie's father is quite modern; he knows how to order takeout online and is a true foodie. However, right after eating, they both suffer from upset stomachs and end up in the hospital. After Xie Yufei finishes delivering food to her parents, she leaves. Her parents found the food to be so delicious that they look forward to every meal and discuss what they should eat every day.

Xie Yufei proposes that Ling Yang meet her parents, but Xie's father thinks Ling Yang is not suitable for his daughter. He asks his daughter for the address of the restaurant. Xie Yufei directly takes Ling Yang and tells her parents that he's the one who cooked all the meals they've been having these days. Xie's father is surprised to hear this.

Xie's parents looked awkwardly at Ling Yang across from them. They didn't expect that it was Ling Yang who had been cooking for them these past few days. Ling Yang felt embarrassed and explained that he was worried about them, so he wanted to cook meals for them daily. He mentioned that he used to run a restaurant, so it was not a problem for him. Xie Yufei couldn't stand it and stood up for Ling Yang, secretly mentioning that her parents didn't approve of their relationship. Xie's father and mother suddenly felt caught off guard and unsure of how to respond.

Xie Yufei used some provocative words to incite her parents to agree to let her be with Ling Yang. Eventually, Xie's father agreed to let their daughter be with Ling Yang. When Ling Yang saw that Xie Yufei's parents finally agreed to entrust their daughter to him, he felt very happy. Suddenly, someone nearby commented that pickled vegetables contain nitrite and excessive consumption can be harmful and even toxic. Xie's father paused for a moment and immediately asked Ling Yang to contact his parents to resolve the issue.

Ling Yang immediately called for a board meeting at the pickled vegetable factory. People in the meeting were uneasy, but when they saw Ling Yang arrive, they handed over this mess to him. Ling Yang had deep feelings for this pickled vegetable factory and reminisced about his childhood, feeling deeply touched. He made a firm resolution to revitalize the factory and take it to success in the market. Ling Yang wanted to invite Xie Yufei to join him in completing this mission. Xie Yufei readily agreed and offered to use her knowledge to help Ling Yang.

During the shareholders' meeting, Ling Yang heard the shareholders discussing the crisis the group was facing. They mentioned that the nutritionist who collaborated with Chunyang Pickled Vegetables refused to issue a statement, and the statements released by the group had fallen on deaf ears. The situation was escalating, and the outlook was not optimistic. The sales department was inundated with calls, and the tension in the room was palpable. As the new leader, Ling Yang took charge but had his own way of handling things. He ensured that the relevant departments compensated where necessary, issued apologies when required, fulfilled their responsibilities, and pacified customer emotions.

Some shareholders thought Ling Yang seemed too serious and jokingly mentioned his past experiences with handling scandals adeptly. They wondered why he seemed a bit unprepared this time. Ling Yang sternly silenced the person and left many others speechless. As he walked out, he felt drained.

At the same time, Xie Yufei's colleagues saw her eating pickled vegetables and hurriedly tried to dissuade her. Xie Yufei used her knowledge and theories to debate with her colleagues. In the board meeting, Ling Yang felt wronged and sought comfort from Xie Yufei.

Xie Yufei was constantly trying to find ways to help Ling Yang. When Ling Yang saw Xie Yufei arriving at the meeting, he felt like he had found a savior. He instructed the employees to follow Xie Yufei's approach, realizing that he had been biased against fast food, but now he understood his mistake. They made a pact to work together to achieve their ideals.

In the morning, Ling Yang woke up and looked at the notes posted on the wall, constantly reciting them. Guan Pei couldn't stand Ling Yang wandering around the house, disturbing him while he was writing. Ling Yang even teased Guan Pei, saying that without hard work, he wouldn't be able to get married. Finally, Ling Yang finished memorizing the chemistry knowledge points and told Guan Pei that he was preparing to propose. Guan Pei was shocked and found it hard to believe.

Ling Yang brought some desserts he made and invited Xie Yufei to taste them. Xie Yufei humorously ate them all, even accidentally swallowing the engagement ring Ling Yang gave her. Ling Yang was anxious and quickly took Xie Yufei to the hospital. Xie's father was angry with Ling Yang for being unreliable, but Xie Yufei quietly protected him.

At the park, Ling Yang and Xie Yufei saw a happy family playing together from afar and felt a bit envious. Ling Yang asked Xie Yufei what kind of wedding she wanted, and she said she didn't want anything extravagant and wasteful, but rather a meaningful destination wedding. Hearing that Xie Yufei wanted to marry him, Ling Yang felt overjoyed and immediately knelt down on one knee to express his love. Xie Yufei mentioned there was no engagement ring, and Ling Yang proudly presented a document with 100% proof. Xie Yufei was extremely happy.

Ling Yang and Xie Yufei got married. Xie's parents requested Ling Yang to take a physics and chemistry test on the spot, and Ling Yang didn't disappoint and answered all the questions correctly. Xie Yufei hurriedly pulled Ling Yang to get married.

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