Love Song in Winter Recap, Plot, Synopsis

Love Song in Winter Synopsis

Lu Yan, an anaesthesiologist, accidentally encounters her long-deceased friend Deng Man during a night shift. 

Since then, many strange things have happened around her. As the investigation deepens, Lu Yan's ex-boyfriend, police officer Jiang Chengyi, is also involved.

Together, they uncover the truth that has been hidden for eight years...

Love Song in Winter Recap

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The dormitory of Jiangcheng People's Hospital. During her lunch break, Lu Yan, an anesthesiologist, dreamt of setting off fireworks with her ex-boyfriend. Suddenly, she was notified of an emergency case. Lu Yan quickly put on her white coat and rushed out of the dormitory. She performed two surgeries in a row and then received a notification from Director Han to discuss the surgical plan with the patient's family.

Upon arriving at the meeting room, just as Director Han was about to introduce the patient's condition, Lu Yan noticed that the family members were none other than her ex-boyfriend Jiang Chengyi and his mother. Both felt a bit awkward upon meeting each other, but Director Han, unaware of their relationship, proceeded with formal introductions. Director Han explained in detail the condition of Jiang Chengyi’s father.

Although the tumor was benign, timely removal was undoubtedly the best treatment, and now was the optimal time for surgery. Lu Yan followed up by emphasizing the potential risks of the surgery, which were within the normal range. Jiang’s mother hesitated, torn between wanting her husband to avoid suffering and hoping for a quick recovery. Suddenly, Jiang Chengyi firmly objected to the surgery, reasoning that his father’s high blood pressure made him unlikely to withstand it.

He insisted on resorting to medication unless absolutely necessary. Seeing the strong resistance from the family, Director Han asked Lu Yan to escort them back to the ward and explain the benefits of surgery along the way. Lu Yan told Jiang Chengyi that if he had any issues with her, he could request a different anesthesiologist. Jiang Chengyi replied that he didn’t consider her significant; he simply refused to accept the surgery.

Back in the ward, Jiang’s father inquired about his condition. Jiang Chengyi and his mother refrained from mentioning the surgery. Jiang’s father then told his son that during his short hospital stay, his wife had added nearly all the single female doctors in the hospital on WeChat, hoping to find him a match. At this point, Jiang’s mother recalled Lu Yan, who had just explained the anesthesia risks.

She remarked that Lu Yan was not only beautiful but also had high emotional intelligence, adding that a future daughter-in-law like her would eliminate potential mother-in-law conflicts. She even encouraged Jiang Chengyi to get to know Lu Yan better. After work that evening, Lu Yan received a call from her friend Tang Jie. Tang’s fiancé, Da Zhong, had invited Jiang Chengyi to be the best man at their wedding, meaning the two would inevitably meet.

Tang Jie wanted to inform Lu Yan in advance. Lu Yan responded nonchalantly, saying it didn’t matter to her. The next day, a man behaving strangely suddenly ran into the hospital lobby. He rolled on the floor, clutching his stomach and shouting in pain. Jiang Chengyi happened to pass by and noticed that the man’s abdomen was abnormally swollen. Lifting his shirt, Jiang Chengyi found a timed bomb strapped to the man.

The man, now on the verge of unconsciousness due to the pain, prompted Jiang Chengyi to grab a passing nurse, instruct her to notify the director immediately. Simultaneously, he reported the incident to the police and informed hospital leadership of the situation. The bomb disposal experts were on their way, but the timer showed only 14 minutes left, far too short to wait for their arrival. Director Han diagnosed the man with a ruptured spleen, requiring immediate surgery.

Jiang Chengyi, who had a year of bomb disposal training during an internship, was asked to assist in performing surgery and defusing the bomb under expert remote guidance. To minimize the number of doctors near the patient, Lu Yan volunteered to join. The surgery began. After the patient was anesthetized, Director Han quickly removed the spleen. Jiang Chengyi asked the medical staff to leave, staying behind to dismantle the bomb himself.

Lu Yan insisted on remaining to monitor the patient’s blood pressure. Under remote guidance, the experts instructed them to cut two wires simultaneously; otherwise, it would trigger an explosion. Lu Yan picked up surgical scissors again, ready to work alongside Jiang Chengyi. Although Jiang Chengyi didn’t want Lu Yan to take the risk, her determined gaze convinced him. Besides, it would be difficult for him to cut both wires alone.

The two of them held surgical scissors and, with only 10 seconds left on the timer, successfully cut the wires. Jiang Chengyi removed the detonator and took it outside the hospital for disposal. Meanwhile, Director Han led the team back to the operating room to continue treating the patient’s wounds. After the surgery, Lu Yan hurried outside to find Jiang Chengyi.

Lu Yan ran outside the hospital, looking around anxiously. Suddenly, she heard Jiang Chengyi’s voice greeting her. She was about to respond when she saw Jiang Chengyi heading directly toward a group of colleagues. One of them, Liu Hao, informed him that Chief Xing would be arriving soon and that the emergency had been resolved. The group then returned to the ward. Chief Xing took the opportunity to visit Jiang Chengyi’s father, as they were old colleagues.

He thanked Jiang’s father for raising an excellent police officer. After seeing Chief Xing off, Jiang’s father suddenly announced his decision to undergo surgery. Jiang Chengyi analyzed the potential risks of the operation, but his father argued that everything in life comes with risks and that hesitation would lead nowhere. Moreover, conservative treatment would likely result in a relapse. After hearing his father’s decision, Jiang Chengyi scheduled a new discussion with Director Han about the surgical treatment plan.

Later that evening, while Lu Yan was out for a run, her close friend Tang Jie called, reminding her to be on time the next day as a bridesmaid. Tang Jie also asked if she had already seen Jiang Chengyi, but Lu Yan did not answer. On the day of Zhong Wenxuan and Tang Jie’s wedding, the bridesmaids gathered in the dressing room to help Tang Jie adjust her wedding gown.

Old classmates Ding Jing and another female classmate arrived, presenting an expensive gift for the couple. However, the bridesmaids didn’t seem to welcome them. Ding Jing, dressed to impress, asked if Jiang Chengyi was attending the wedding. Tang Jie quickly confirmed and suggested Ding Jing chat with him outside. After Ding Jing left, the bridesmaids began gossiping, calling Ding Jing insincere and mocking her for chasing Jiang Chengyi unrequitedly for four years during university.

Jiang Chengyi, leaving the hospital, was about to start his car when he noticed Lu Yan waiting for a ride nearby. He offered her a lift. During the drive, Zhong Wenxuan called to inform Lu Yan that Jiang Chengyi would also be at the wedding. Since Jiang Chengyi had previously inquired about Lu Yan a few times, the two felt awkward sitting together in the car. Jiang Chengyi quickly clarified the situation with Zhong Wenxuan, who promptly hung up.

Glancing at Lu Yan, Jiang Chengyi admitted that he had asked about her and believed she owed him an explanation for their sudden breakup back then. When they arrived at the hotel entrance, Lu Yan got out first while Jiang Chengyi went to park the car. Meanwhile, their old classmate Wen Peng also arrived at the hotel. As soon as he stepped out of the car, he spotted Lu Yan.

Wen Peng purposely slipped a piece of branded chocolate—Lu Yan’s favorite—into his pocket. After exchanging a few pleasantries, Wen Peng handed her the chocolate, explaining that he had also sponsored Zhong Wenxuan’s wedding favors. As they prepared to take the elevator upstairs, Jiang Chengyi joined them, handing Lu Yan the lipstick she had accidentally left in his car. Wen Peng asked Lu Yan about their mentor, Director Han, and suggested they schedule a dinner with him sometime.

The three arrived together at Zhong Wenxuan and Tang Jie’s side, drawing surprise from their old classmates at their joint appearance. Jiang Chengyi explained it was just a coincidence. During the wedding ceremony, Zhong Wenxuan became so nervous that he completely forgot his vows. Standing behind him, Jiang Chengyi quietly prompted him line by line. Facing the groom, Lu Yan couldn’t help but notice that Jiang Chengyi’s words seemed directed at her. Jiang Chengyi, in turn, was reminded of the time he had proposed to Lu Yan for the first time.

When it was time to take their seats, Jiang Chengyi deliberately saved a spot for Lu Yan but didn’t explicitly mention it since she hadn’t come out of the dressing room yet. When Lu Yan came out with Tang Jie, Ding Jing quickly took the seat next to Jiang Chengyi. Seeing this, Wen Peng immediately invited Lu Yan to sit beside him. Jiang Chengyi barely interacted with Ding Jing, giving only perfunctory answers to her questions.

Eventually, he arranged for a few classmates to drink with Ding Jing, distancing himself by a few seats. Some female classmates asked Wen Peng about his newly opened talent agency, expressing admiration for his thriving career. Lu Yan suddenly remembered the popular celebrity Yu Baifeng, whom one of her colleagues was eager to get an autograph from.

Wen Peng mentioned that Yu Baifeng was signed to his agency and that it would be easy for him to get an autographed photo for Lu Yan. Jiang Chengyi kept his gaze fixed on Lu Yan. Seeing this, Zhong Wenxuan and Tang Jie, knowing Jiang’s feelings, encouraged him to be more courageous.

Tang Jie, observing the subtle rivalry between Jiang Chengyi and Wen Peng over Lu Yan, recalled a video stored on her computer of a legendary basketball match between the engineering and medical schools during university—essentially a showdown between Jiang Chengyi and Wen Peng. She decided to play it on the screen in the wedding hall. The video showed Jiang Chengyi and Wen Peng competing fiercely for the ball, with the game reaching an intense climax.

During a break, a cheerleading team of female students performed to boost morale. Both Jiang Chengyi and Wen Peng’s gazes were fixed on Lu Yan. Meanwhile, Ding Jing forgot her moves and struggled to keep up with the routine. To help Ding Jing out of the awkward situation, Lu Yan and Tang Jie spontaneously led the group in an improvised dance, turning it into a lively folk dance.

The video ended on a freeze frame of Zhong Wenxuan and Tang Jie’s wedding photo. Someone suggested that Tang Jie recreate the cheerleading dance. Without hesitation, Tang Jie pulled several bridesmaids onto the stage, leading them in a performance. The men in the audience joined in, creating a lively atmosphere. As the photos continued to loop on the screen, a picture of Lu Yan, Tang Jie, and Deng Man suddenly appeared, causing the crowd to fall silent.

Tang Jie explained that she had asked for Deng Man’s photo to be deleted in advance but didn’t know why it was still there. Feeling suffocated, Lu Yan ran to the hotel entrance for fresh air, with Wen Peng quickly following her. Wen Peng offered to take Lu Yan home, but she said she could manage on her own.

At that moment, Jiang Chengyi also came running out of the hotel and firmly grabbed Lu Yan, insisting on taking her home. After walking her to her door, he draped his coat over her shoulders, left his phone number, and told her to contact him if she needed anything. Back home, Lu Yan couldn’t help but think about Deng Man. During university, when Jiang Chengyi was her boyfriend, Deng Man and Tang Jie were her close friends.

One day, Lu Yan accidentally discovered that Deng Man also liked Jiang Chengyi and begged Lu Yan to give her a chance. Lu Yan firmly refused to step aside. That very night, Deng Man attempted suicide. Believing that Deng Man had taken such an extreme step out of resentment, Lu Yan broke up with Jiang Chengyi. In the middle of the night, Lu Yan received a call from a colleague, asking her to rush to the hospital for an emergency case.

As she hurried out of the house, she accidentally bumped into someone on the street. Looking up, she was stunned to see Deng Man, whose pale face stared at her unblinkingly. Deng Man said she would never forgive her and walked away. Just then, Lu Yan’s phone rang again, with her colleague informing her that the emergency case had been canceled. When she looked back, Deng Man was already walking farther and farther away.

After a restless night, Lu Yan felt unwell at work the next day. A colleague invited her to lunch, but before they left, Jiang Chengyi came to her office to discuss his family member’s condition. The colleague left early, leaving Lu Yan and Jiang Chengyi alone. They talked on the balcony, and Jiang Chengyi accidentally mentioned Deng Man. Lu Yan became visibly upset, saying she didn’t need any comfort. She then cut off the conversation and returned to her office alone.

Jiang Chengyi’s mother approached Lu Yan to request a surgery for Jiang Chengyi’s father. She explained that during a previous arrest operation, Jiang’s father was accidentally injured. When he was taken to the hospital, it was discovered that he had a pre-existing condition. Since the situation was urgent, surgery was necessary, but complications like excessive bleeding arose during the procedure.

The ordeal caused Jiang’s mother to faint several times, worrying both Jiang Chengyi and his father to the point that they became reluctant to pursue surgery again. However, for the sake of her husband’s recovery, Jiang’s mother wanted Lu Yan to schedule the surgery as soon as possible. Jiang Chengyi happened to walk by as Lu Yan sought his opinion. He encouraged her to focus on her work and agreed to the surgery for his father.

Jiang’s mother also asked to add Lu Yan on WeChat to consult her if needed, and Lu Yan agreed. Back in the hospital room, a nurse explained the precautions for the next day’s surgery. Jiang’s father noticed that his wife was no longer asking the single nurses for their contact information and asked why. Jiang’s mother replied that she had found the ideal daughter-in-law: Lu Yan. Hearing this, Jiang Chengyi blushed with embarrassment.

With nothing else to do that evening, Jiang Chengyi decided to go home and rest. After work, as Lu Yan passed through the alley where she had previously encountered Deng Man, she intentionally rang her bike bell and hummed a little tune to give herself some courage. However, as she turned a corner filled with electrical parts, she accidentally fell off her bike. Someone immediately helped her up, scaring her so much that she trembled.

Looking up, she realized it was Jiang Chengyi, who had just climbed down from a ladder after replacing a lightbulb in the alley. Shortly afterward, a neighborhood committee member came by to thank Jiang Chengyi for volunteering to help. Lu Yan then learned that Jiang Chengyi had replaced the light because he saw her injured arm and wanted to ensure her safety.

Jiang Chengyi, trying to keep the conversation going, suggested that Lu Yan accompany him to buy some fruit for his father. At the fruit stand, the vendor, who was familiar with Lu Yan, asked if she had started dating. Embarrassed, Lu Yan quickly clarified that she was simply helping a patient’s family member buy fruit. Afterward, Jiang Chengyi insisted on escorting Lu Yan home. Lu Yan was still riding the bike Jiang Chengyi had gifted her long ago.

When asked, she mentioned that the bike was in great condition and throwing it away would be a waste. This made Jiang Chengyi reminisce about the time in college when he gave her the bike during their passionate relationship. Knowing she still kept it filled him with warmth. That night, Lu Yan heard her doorbell ring. When she opened the door, no one was there. She closed the door and returned to bed, but the doorbell rang again.

She asked who was there, but no one responded. Quietly, she approached the door and peeked through the peephole, only to see a strange man wearing a black face mask. Terrified, Lu Yan stepped back and immediately called the property management. The security team checked the area but found no suspicious individuals. The property manager suggested it might have been a drunk person knocking on the wrong door and reassured her not to worry but to report any further incidents.

The next morning, as Lu Yan was leaving for work, she found her bicycle dismantled. She immediately reported the incident to the police. Jiang Chengyi came to pick her up for work and noticed the police on-site. On the way, Lu Yan mentioned the late-night doorbell incident. Jiang Chengyi firmly told her to call him first next time. At the hospital, Jiang Chengyi and his mother accompanied his father to the operating room.

Lu Yan, along with the medical team, pushed Jiang’s father into surgery. The operation went smoothly. Soon, Director Han came out with a smile, delivering the good news. He praised Lu Yan for effectively managing the patient’s blood pressure, which ensured the procedure’s success. Jiang Chengyi looked at Lu Yan standing by the operating room door, his eyes filled with gratitude. After Jiang’s father regained consciousness, Lu Yan explained some post-surgery precautions.

As she left the hospital room, Jiang Chengyi followed her, fetched a bottle of water from the dispenser, and thanked her once again. He then mentioned that his decision to attend the police academy back then was inspired by his desire to protect her.

Jiang Chengyi recalled the first time he met Lu Yan. He was playing basketball at the gym when a group of girls started running laps around the court. Among them, one girl caught his eye because her movements were stiff, and she even fell before finishing a single lap. At the time, he found it amusing. Sometime later, while buying food for a classmate on a pedestrian street, he saw the same girl shouting to catch a thief.

Her running was still slow, and she couldn’t catch up. Jiang Chengyi decided to help, chased down the thief, and subdued him. Only then did he learn that the brave girl was Lu Yan. After introducing themselves, they discovered they were schoolmates. From that moment on, Jiang Chengyi, who had been idling his days away in the engineering department, was inspired. He started training on the track daily and preparing early for the police academy’s postgraduate exams.

He often saw Lu Yan at the track memorizing her books. Her memory wasn’t great, and she would sometimes spend a whole week trying to memorize one chapter. He also heard she frequently failed exams. When Lu Yan heard him recounting these memories, she felt a little embarrassed since they weren’t her proudest moments. She quickly stopped him from continuing. Jiang Chengyi walked her home and noticed Officer Qin Yue waiting for them at the entrance of the neighborhood.

Since Qin Yue and Jiang Chengyi were alumni from the same school, Qin Yue had brought along a set of video surveillance equipment to install on Lu Yan’s door to prevent further late-night disturbances. At the hospital duty room, Wang Qianqian received a call from the delivery driver about her food order. When she went to pick it up, she noticed her boyfriend Zhang Xiaohui’s name on the bag.

After the delivery person left, she saw through the reflection on the glass that Zhang Xiaohui was hiding behind a pillar. She confronted him, asking why he didn’t deliver it directly. Zhang Xiaohui, being overly suspicious, often doubted Wang Qianqian’s loyalty and used petty tactics to monitor her. Furious, Wang Qianqian told him they were incompatible. Things escalated when Zhang Xiaohui accidentally mentioned wanting her to quit her job, further angering her.

As Zhang Xiaohui continued to pester Wang Qianqian, Lu Yan passed by the lobby on her way to her morning shift. She immediately intervened, pushing Zhang Xiaohui away and scaring him off by threatening to call security. Despite Zhang Xiaohui’s departure, Wang Qianqian remained upset. She had been considering breaking up with him but worried he might bother her parents since he knew their address. Lu Yan suggested consulting a police officer.

Wang Qianqian suddenly thought of Jiang Chengyi and asked Lu Yan for help. Lu Yan encouraged her to speak to Jiang Chengyi directly, as face-to-face communication would be more effective. To cheer up Wang Qianqian, Lu Yan called Wen Peng to ask about an autograph. Wen Peng promised a surprise that evening, leading Lu Yan to guess he had secured the autograph. She invited Wang Qianqian to dinner, mentioning the surprise.

At the time, Wang Qianqian was asking Jiang Chengyi for advice on how to safely break up with Zhang Xiaohui. Upon hearing about the surprise, Wang Qianqian immediately agreed to dinner, and Jiang Chengyi refrained from asking further questions. Back at the hospital room, Jiang Chengyi couldn’t help but wonder who Lu Yan might be meeting. His mind wandered as he imagined various scenarios. That evening, Wen Peng brought Lu Yan and Wang Qianqian to his private club.

Since he had a meeting, he let them order food freely. While Lu Yan was in the restroom, Yu Baifeng suddenly approached Wang Qianqian and invited her to dinner. Overwhelmed, Wang Qianqian realized this was the surprise Lu Yan had planned for her. Yu Baifeng even thoughtfully cut her steak and handed it to her, leaving Wang Qianqian feeling like it was all too surreal. She stepped outside to compose herself.

As Lu Yan was eating, she suddenly heard Wang Qianqian screaming for help. Running out, she saw Zhang Xiaohui had found them and was violently pulling Wang Qianqian’s hair. Lu Yan instructed Yu Baifeng to call the police and stepped forward to push Zhang Xiaohui away, but Zhang grabbed her by the throat instead. Wen Peng quietly approached Zhang Xiaohui from behind, forcefully pulling him away. Using a napkin-wrapped hand, he seized the knife Zhang was holding.

The police arrived quickly and took Zhang Xiaohui into custody after Wang Qianqian explained the situation. Lu Yan bandaged Wen Peng’s injured hand. Once Wang Qianqian calmed down, the two women went home together. The next day, Wen Peng brought coffee for all the doctors. Around noon, he asked Lu Yan to accompany him to the cafeteria for lunch. Jiang Chengyi, also in the cafeteria to buy food, saw the two eating together at the same table and felt uneasy.

Back in the hospital room, he secretly used his mother’s phone to text Lu Yan, asking her to visit. When Lu Yan arrived at the room, Jiang’s mother immediately picked up on her son’s feelings. After checking on Jiang’s father, Lu Yan noted that his blood pressure was slightly high but found nothing unusual.

Jiang’s mother then started asking about Lu Yan’s dinner the previous night, advising her not to casually interact with strangers and hinting that someone familiar and reliable, especially someone from within the system, would be a better choice—all indirectly referring to Jiang Chengyi. That evening, Jiang Chengyi found an old phone filled with photos of him and Lu Yan during their relationship. As he reminisced, Director Huo called to inform him that he had only one day of leave remaining.

Jiang Chengyi made a banner to thank Lu Yan and brought it to her office. However, Lu Yan insisted that the banner should acknowledge the entire medical staff. If he wanted to thank her personally, she suggested writing a commendation letter instead. Hearing this, Jiang Chengyi pulled out a prepared letter from his pocket and teased her for being fame-driven. They exchanged a few playful jabs before Jiang Chengyi offered to treat her to dinner that evening.

Just then, the emergency room called Lu Yan for assistance, and she had to leave in a hurry. Jiang Chengyi returned to his father’s hospital room, where his mother mentioned that Ding Jing was coming to visit. Reluctantly, he went to the elevator to meet her. Meanwhile, Lu Yan, after finishing her work in the emergency room, remembered Jiang Chengyi’s dinner invitation and went to his father’s room to see if he was still there.

Jiang’s mother warmly welcomed Lu Yan and introduced her to Ding Jing. Lu Yan recognized Ding Jing as her university classmate, and the two greeted each other. Jiang’s mother then realized that Lu Yan and Jiang Chengyi must have been classmates as well. Ding Jing quickly clarified that she and Jiang Chengyi had known each other since middle school and had grown up together. Sensing Ding Jing’s subtle hostility, Lu Yan checked on Jiang’s father’s condition and left the room.

Ding Jing then asked Jiang Chengyi to have a meal with her. Jiang’s father encouraged the idea, but Jiang’s mother looked unimpressed. After leaving the room, Jiang Chengyi told Ding Jing not to waste her time on him and postponed the meal, walking away before she could respond. Back in her office, Lu Yan found a note left by Jiang Chengyi inviting her to dinner. After work, she happily left the hospital with him.

Wen Peng called to invite Lu Yan to dinner as well, but she explained she had plans. Just as she hung up, Wen Peng saw Lu Yan getting into Jiang Chengyi’s car. The two returned to their university campus, where they saw a boy jogging with his girlfriend on the track. The scene reminded them of their past relationship. They later went to a nearby street to eat spicy hotpot.

Jiang Chengyi still remembered Lu Yan loved wide noodles and gave her all the noodles from his bowl. After dinner, they stopped at the school gate, where Jiang Chengyi brought up the time when Lu Yan confessed her feelings to him at the same spot. Back then, Jiang Chengyi hesitated to acknowledge his true feelings, fearing that his police academy studies might limit their time together.

Lu Yan, however, believed that true love didn’t depend on how long they could be together. She had asked him to wait for her at the finish line of the 3000-meter race during the school sports day if he wanted to be with her. Coming out of their shared memories, Jiang Chengyi finally mustered the courage to ask Lu Yan why she had initiated the breakup back then. Lu Yan didn’t answer, and Jiang Chengyi didn’t press further.

Instead, he told her that his leave had ended, and he would be returning to work the next day. The next day, before boarding his flight, Jiang Chengyi thought Lu Yan might come to the airport to see him off. However, Lu Yan got caught up with an emergency case. By the time she finished, the flight was about to depart, but she still rushed to the airport.

Running into the terminal, she learned that Jiang Chengyi’s flight had already taken off. Feeling a wave of disappointment, she suddenly heard someone call her name. Turning around, she saw Jiang Chengyi standing behind her. Jiang Chengyi explained that eight years ago, he had waited for her but hadn’t had the courage to take the next step. This time, he wanted to try again. He then revealed that he had received a transfer order to return to Ninghai. Overwhelmed with both excitement and nervousness, Lu Yan listened as Jiang Chengyi asked to officially exchange contact information with her.

When Lu Yan returned home at night, she noticed a strange man following her. Sensing someone behind her, she quickened her pace and ran to a familiar fruit stand near an alley, shouting that someone was following her. The fruit stand owner grabbed a stool and ran to the door but saw nothing unusual.

Left with no choice, Lu Yan bid farewell to the fruit stand owner and returned home alone, while the strange man hid behind a large tree, watching everything. Wang Qianqian was already waiting at the door for Lu Yan to come home. To thank Lu Yan for letting her stay in the rental apartment, Wang Qianqian had prepared a delicious meal. Lu Yan took a photo of the meal and sent it to her mother.

Wang Qianqian mentioned that she had already checked out a place that Wen Peng helped her find and planned to move in a few days. Bringing up Wen Peng, Wang Qianqian couldn’t help but ask Lu Yan if she had feelings for him. Lu Yan didn’t hide anything, admitting that Jiang Chengyi was her ex-boyfriend, and seeing him again brought back memories of the past. When Wang Qianqian asked why they had broken up, Lu Yan avoided elaborating.

Wang Qianqian guessed it was a painful memory and didn’t press further but reminded Lu Yan that if she had emotional scars, she needed to face them to heal completely. Avoiding problems forever would only make her weaker. Meanwhile, the Ninghai sub-bureau had located the suspect behind the timed bomb incident. The suspect was hiding in a nearby residential area, and due to the dense population, firearms couldn’t be used. Jiang Chengyi led the team to apprehend the suspect.

During the arrest, the suspect, Liu Yuming, attempted to jump from the balcony but accidentally fell from a great height, resulting in injuries to his neck and brain. He was quickly taken to the hospital by several police officers. Head Nurse Qiao Rui felt a sense of familiarity upon seeing the suspect. During surgery, Jiang Chengyi asked Qin Yue to guard outside while he went to the duty room to inquire about Liu Yuming.

Qiao Rui remembered that Liu Yuming had visited the hospital with his mother a year ago for an examination and was diagnosed with schizophrenia. His mother insisted that Liu Yuming was highly intelligent and couldn’t possibly have such an illness, but the diagnosis was irrefutable. After taking some sedatives without further treatment options, Liu Yuming stopped visiting the hospital. Jiang Chengyi’s successful capture of the suspect earned him recognition.

The team leader suggested celebrating with dinner, inviting everyone to bring their families. Qin Yue casually mentioned that Jiang Chengyi would probably bring Lu Yan, prompting colleagues to inquire about their relationship. Jiang Chengyi explained that they were university classmates and were now just ordinary friends. Wang Qianqian’s leave ended, and she returned to work at the hospital. Lu Yan asked about Zhang Xiaohui’s situation, and Wang Qianqian revealed that Zhang Xiaohui had been detained.

She also discovered that Zhang Xiaohui’s ex-girlfriend hadn’t broken up with him due to infidelity but because she couldn’t tolerate his controlling behavior. Even after their breakup, Zhang Xiaohui had stalked her for over six months, making Wang Qianqian grateful to have recognized his true nature early on. While passing by the hospital, Jiang Chengyi brought two portions of noodles for Lu Yan and Wang Qianqian.

Wang Qianqian suggested holding a dinner to thank everyone who had helped her with the move, inviting Jiang Chengyi to accompany Lu Yan. That evening, Wang Qianqian, Tang Jie, and others arrived early. Head Nurse Qiao Rui led a discussion about Jiang Chengyi and Lu Yan’s relationship, which Wen Peng didn’t want to hear, so he stepped out to buy drinks for everyone.

Jiang Chengyi hadn’t planned to attend due to overtime but left work early and headed to the restaurant, where he ran into Lu Yan at the door. They entered together, with Wen Peng following behind them after returning with drinks. During dinner, Head Nurse Qiao Rui couldn’t resist asking about Jiang Chengyi and Lu Yan’s relationship. Zhong Wenxuan, after having too much to drink, blurted out that the two had dated in university. Tang Jie quickly tried to stop him, and Wang Qianqian raised her glass to toast, breaking the awkward atmosphere.

When Wang Qianqian proposed a toast, she mentioned how Wen Peng had helped her and Lu Yan out of a difficult situation. It was the first time Jiang Chengyi heard of it, so he asked Lu Yan for the details. During the meal, both Wen Peng and Jiang Chengyi vied to serve Lu Yan food, each unwilling to back down. After dinner, the two competed over who would escort Lu Yan back to the hospital.

Jiang Chengyi mentioned that he was heading to the hospital to visit his father and could take Lu Yan along. Wen Peng wanted to argue further, but Tang Jie intervened, asking Wen Peng to take her and Zhong Wenxuan, who had drunk too much, back home instead. Her true intention was to give Jiang Chengyi and Lu Yan some time alone, and Wen Peng had no choice but to agree. On the way home, Tang Jie suddenly brought up Deng Man.

She mentioned how Deng Man's suicide had caused a lot of pain to many people, leading her to leave the country for a few years, while Lu Yan also fell into a period of depression. Wen Peng, aware of the close bond between the three, could only offer a few comforting words. Meanwhile, as Jiang Chengyi drove Lu Yan home, he inquired about her relationship with Wang Qianqian. Lu Yan shared how she and Wang Qianqian became close friends.

While they were talking, Lu Yan noticed a woman who looked very much like Deng Man passing by. She immediately asked Jiang Chengyi to stop the car and searched the area but found no trace of her. Jiang Chengyi got out of the car and told Lu Yan that she had probably mistaken someone else for Deng Man. Lu Yan firmly denied it, explaining that she had also run into Deng Man half a month ago in an alley.

At that time, she thought it was just her imagination, but this time she was certain it was Deng Man. She also shared that she had been followed several times recently. Alarmed, Jiang Chengyi took Lu Yan's phone and set his number as her emergency contact, instructing her to call him immediately if it happened again. That night, Tang Jie couldn’t stop thinking about how Jiang Chengyi and Wen Peng were competing for Lu Yan's attention.

Determined to help Lu Yan sort out her feelings, she invited Lu Yan out for a meal the next day with Zhong Wenxuan. During the meal, Tang Jie asked about Lu Yan's thoughts on the two men. Lu Yan hesitated and couldn’t give a clear answer. Zhong Wenxuan revealed that Jiang Chengyi had visited Jin Du several times before returning to Ninghai, during which he seemed lost and burdened, clearly unable to move on from Lu Yan.

Zhong Wenxuan added that since Jiang Chengyi reunited with Lu Yan in Ninghai, his entire demeanor had changed. Tang Jie quickly pointed out that during the eight years after their breakup, Lu Yan wasn’t happy either, suggesting that the two were still well-matched. Seeing that Lu Yan still had feelings for Jiang Chengyi, Zhong Wenxuan met with Jiang Chengyi for a meal and told him that Lu Yan went jogging at Seaside Park every morning.

Although Jiang Chengyi appeared indifferent, he showed up at the park the next morning, where he indeed ran into Lu Yan jogging. Hoping to run and listen to music with her, Jiang Chengyi was surprised when Lu Yan handed him both of her earphones and left him to listen to a news report about animal heart transplants the entire morning. Back home, Zhong Wenxuan offered Jiang Chengyi advice on dating, suggesting he invite Lu Yan to a classy restaurant for dinner.

While Jiang Chengyi was debating whether to text her, Lu Yan unexpectedly sent him a message. Both hesitated, typing and deleting their invitations several times before finally sending each other a message at the same time suggesting a weekend dinner. Jiang Chengyi even called to confirm, and after the call, both were thrilled. When the weekend arrived, Lu Yan tried on nearly all her clothes, reminding herself that it wasn’t an official date, just a casual dinner.

However, she couldn’t suppress her excitement. As she was picking an outfit, Dr. Huang called, asking her to help with an emergency case. Lu Yan had no choice but to rush to the hospital, calling Jiang Chengyi on the way to explain the situation. Jiang Chengyi assured her he’d wait for her to finish her work, even if it meant having a late-night meal.

Just after the call, Qin Yue rang Jiang Chengyi to report that a long-surveilled hideout was ready to be raided that afternoon. Jiang Chengyi had to head to the police station, leaving a message for Lu Yan that they’d have dinner once they both finished their work. By the time Lu Yan completed her surgery, it was already evening.

She went to the agreed restaurant to wait for Jiang Chengyi, but her phone had run out of battery, and the restaurant eventually closed for the day. Lu Yan stepped outside to wait at the door. Meanwhile, Jiang Chengyi, having wrapped up his tasks, rushed to the restaurant, repeatedly calling Lu Yan but unable to get through. Arriving at the closed restaurant, he was feeling disheartened when Lu Yan suddenly called his name from behind.

Surprised, Jiang Chengyi turned around, and the two ended up enjoying barbecue at a nearby food stall. The next day, Jiang Chengyi applied for an investigation permit for the area where Lu Yan lived. Reviewing surveillance footage, he indeed saw a woman who closely resembled Deng Man. That evening, as Lu Yan retrieved her repaired bicycle and rode home, she once again noticed a strange man following her through the alley.

At the same time, Jiang Chengyi called to share the investigation results. While they were on the phone, the man suddenly pushed Lu Yan from behind.

Jiang Chengyi heard the sound of a phone hitting the ground and guessed that Lu Yan was being followed again. He immediately ran toward Lu Yan's neighborhood. After being pushed to the ground by the stranger, Lu Yan took advantage of a brief moment of distraction to stand up and run away. She hid behind a shelf and dared not make a sound. Jiang Chengyi found Lu Yan's bicycle and her phone on the ground and continued searching nearby.

Meanwhile, the stranger found Lu Yan and used ether to knock her unconscious. He dragged her to a corner, unbuttoned her clothes, and took a photo of the unconscious Lu Yan in disarray. Just as he was about to leave, Jiang Chengyi spotted him. Jiang Chengyi shoved the man away, and the two got into a fight. The stranger pulled out a support rod, causing plastic pipes to fall from above.

Jiang Chengyi shielded Lu Yan with his body, and the man used the opportunity to escape. Jiang Chengyi rushed Lu Yan to the hospital. Wen Peng, who happened to be there looking for Lu Yan, saw her unconscious and stayed with Jiang Chengyi by her bedside. After an examination, it was confirmed that Lu Yan was physically unharmed, and she woke up a while later. Jiang Chengyi and Wen Peng escorted Lu Yan back home.

While Lu Yan rested in her bedroom, the two men stayed in the living room, neither willing to leave first. Wen Peng even had his driver buy ingredients to cook porridge for Lu Yan. Hearing their conversation from the bedroom, Lu Yan told them that Tang Jie would arrive soon and suggested they leave so she could get some rest. As they went downstairs, they ran into Tang Jie.

Jiang Chengyi gave her a few instructions and watched her go upstairs. The next morning, Lu Yan had fully recovered and got up earlier than Tang Jie. While Lu Yan was tidying up, Tang Jie woke up and, seeing that Lu Yan was fine, felt relieved. Lu Yan told Tang Jie to get some more rest while she left for work. At the entrance of her neighborhood, Lu Yan saw Jiang Chengyi's car.

When she approached, she found him asleep in the car and realized he had kept watch all night. Warmth surged through her heart. Embarrassed, Jiang Chengyi made an excuse, claiming he was patrolling nearby. Qin Yue called Jiang Chengyi with updates on the stalker. Jiang Chengyi hurried back to the station and learned that the man was named Wang Qiang, a non-local with a history of theft.

Wang Qiang sometimes sold private photos of women online for profit but had been evicted from his rental due to six months of unpaid rent. Jiang Chengyi concluded that Wang Qiang would need a place to sleep at night and ordered officers to increase their search efforts in local internet cafes and cheap inns. That evening, as Jiang Chengyi prepared to eat at home, his mother asked about his progress with Lu Yan.

Jiang Chengyi explained that Lu Yan had been dealing with some issues, so they hadn’t interacted much. His mother pointed out that girls need companionship during difficult times and urged Jiang Chengyi to stop eating at home and go be with Lu Yan. Jiang Chengyi drove to the hospital and waited outside, not wanting to disturb her if she was busy.

Lu Yan, heading to the lobby to get some water, noticed Jiang Chengyi's car and went over to greet him. Jiang Chengyi had brought her a cake. When Lu Yan learned he hadn’t eaten yet, she shared the cake with him. They chatted like a couple in love, but their moment was interrupted when Qin Yue called to inform Jiang Chengyi that Wang Qiang’s hideout had been located.

Jiang Chengyi left in a hurry, asking Lu Yan to return to the hospital. In the underground parking lot of an internet cafe, Ding Jing met with Wang Qiang. She threw 50,000 yuan in cash from her car, but Wang Qiang complained it was too little. Ding Jing promised that if Lu Yan’s reputation was completely destroyed, she would pay him more afterward. In a corner of the parking lot, a woman resembling Deng Man secretly photographed their transaction.

Shortly after, Jiang Chengyi spotted Wang Qiang heading back to the internet cafe. Calling out his name, Jiang Chengyi startled Wang Qiang, who fled. The Deng Man lookalike stopped following and slipped out through a backdoor leading to a busy street, where Wang Qiang disappeared into the crowd. Jiang Chengyi and Qin Yue returned to the internet cafe to investigate Wang Qiang's personal information. Wang Qiang had moved to another budget inn.

That evening, a woman with an alluring profile picture sent him a friend request. After Wang Qiang accepted, the woman suggested meeting in person. Without hesitation, Wang Qiang agreed. A few days later, at a bar, the woman, dressed in a revealing short skirt, caught Wang Qiang’s attention. Unable to resist, he secretly took photos of her from another table. To his surprise, the woman boldly walked over and asked to have dinner with him.

Wang Qiang invited the woman to order whatever she liked, but she expressed interest in seeing the photos he had secretly taken of her. As Wang Qiang retrieved the photos, Jiang Chengyi and his team suddenly appeared at the bar and swiftly subdued him. After Wang Qiang was taken away, Jiang Chengyi approached the woman to thank her. It turned out she was Yu Zheng, a professor at the police academy.

At Jiang Chengyi's request, she had agreed to help lure Wang Qiang. In the interrogation room, Qin Yue presented video evidence, but Wang Qiang initially denied everything. Jiang Chengyi then revealed records of Wang Qiang purchasing ether and the photos of women saved on his computer. Only then did Wang Qiang admit to profiting by selling private photos of women. However, regarding the repeated stalking of Lu Yan, Jiang Chengyi suspected Wang Qiang was working under someone’s orders.

Wang Qiang denied this, claiming he only followed Lu Yan because she was attractive and intended to sell her photos online. Seeing that Wang Qiang’s confession seemed sincere, Qin Yue asked how they should handle him. Jiang Chengyi believed Wang Qiang was somehow connected to the woman impersonating Deng Man and decided to have him detained in the holding facility for further investigation. At the hospital, Wen Peng brought two premiere tickets for Lu Yan and Wang Qianqian.

During lunch, Wang Qianqian lost interest upon learning that her idol Yu Baifeng wouldn’t be attending and suggested giving her ticket to Jiang Chengyi. Though Lu Yan was hesitant to accept, Wang Qianqian encouraged her. She pointed out that Lu Yan clearly liked Jiang Chengyi but was too shy to show it.

She advised Lu Yan to be braver, reminding her that doctors and police officers live high-risk lives, and a missed opportunity to express her feelings could lead to lifelong regret. That evening, Lu Yan called Jiang Chengyi, intending to invite him to the movie but too shy to be direct. She first asked about the stalker case before awkwardly bringing up the movie tickets. Jiang Chengyi happily agreed. The next day, Wang Qianqian helped Lu Yan apply light makeup. Dr.

Huang, nearby, noticed Lu Yan’s unusual behavior and curiously asked about it. Both women ignored him, knowing he was a gossip. Before leaving, Wang Qianqian advised Lu Yan to stop by the mall to buy a new dress. As soon as Lu Yan entered the mall, Jiang Chengyi, who had arrived early, spotted her. Embarrassed, Lu Yan turned and went downstairs to shop for a dress.

Jiang Chengyi quickly followed and paid for the dress while Lu Yan was chatting with the sales assistant. When the two arrived together at the ticket checkpoint, Wen Peng looked surprised. During the movie, Lu Yan rested her hand on the armrest between their seats. Noticing this, Jiang Chengyi placed his hand on the same armrest and gradually inched closer until their hands naturally intertwined. Meanwhile, Wen Peng reminisced about the first time he met Lu Yan during their university days.

At the time, his parents had just divorced, and his father took out his bad temper on him. Wen Peng had even contemplated suicide. On one rainy day, as he prepared to jump into a river, Lu Yan suddenly appeared behind him, held an umbrella over him, and spoke about how many younger students admired him. Her words gave him the strength to keep living.

Later, during a long-distance running test, Lu Yan was about to give up, but Wen Peng stood on the track cheering her on. They supported each other, providing one another with a lot of positive energy. After the premiere ended, Wen Peng gave an interview in which he mentioned how the film paid tribute to his university days and the naive feelings of first love. Many were touched by his deep affection.

Lu Yan, however, didn’t say much and simply wished Wen Peng great success at the box office. Jiang Chengyi offered to drive Lu Yan home. At the entrance to her neighborhood, he used the excuse of checking the surveillance cameras to follow her upstairs. Inside her apartment, Jiang Chengyi confessed that he had never gotten over her in the past eight years.

He explained that his anger at not being able to say goodbye to her after graduation was why he refused to transfer back to Ninghai. Lu Yan revealed that she had also been in love with him all along. The two shared a sweet kiss, finally rekindling their feelings for each other.

As Jiang Chengyi and Lu Yan were kissing, the sudden ringing of a phone interrupted them. Qin Yue informed Jiang Chengyi that a report had come in about a body found in the artificial lake, preliminarily identified as Wang Qianqian. Lu Yan overheard parts of the conversation and froze in shock. Jiang Chengyi comforted her, saying there was no need to worry yet and that he would check the scene himself. The visibility at night was poor.

A cleaner passing by after work spotted the body floating in the lake and reported it to the police. Qin Yue and Liu Hao arrived at the scene but couldn’t locate Wang Qianqian’s phone. The next morning, the forensic report confirmed that Wang Qianqian had died from mechanical asphyxiation. Her phone was later found at the bottom of the artificial lake. Only a few footprints were discovered at the scene, and no additional leads were available.

Jiang Chengyi stressed the importance of acting within the golden 72-hour window to uncover more clues. At the hospital, Director Han held a meeting with the anesthesiology department, urging them to cooperate fully with the police investigation while also supporting Lu Yan emotionally. As he was speaking, Lu Yan unexpectedly walked into the office, looking deeply troubled.

Concerned that she might overthink things while home alone, Director Han felt somewhat reassured that she came to work but prohibited her from performing any surgeries for the time being. Jiang Chengyi and Qin Yue visited the hospital to take statements. Other than Head Nurse Qiao riding the same bus as Wang Qianqian after work that day, no one else had contact with her the night of the incident. Despite her poor state, Lu Yan also agreed to answer questions.

She explained that she had silenced her phone while watching a movie and missed two calls from Wang Qianqian that night. Wang Qianqian’s final message, asking for help, was only seen after Jiang Chengyi received the phone call. Overcome with guilt, Lu Yan regretted not discovering the situation earlier, believing she might have prevented the tragedy. At the station, further forensic analysis revealed that Wang Qianqian had been drugged with a non-controlled substance that left her unconscious.

Approximately ten minutes later, the incident was reported, giving investigators a clearer timeline of her death. Jiang Chengyi assigned officers to investigate different leads while he personally retraced the bus route Wang Qianqian had taken that night. The limited surveillance footage available presented significant challenges to the investigation. Liu Hao interrogated Zhang Xiaohui and discovered that he had transferred 1,000 yuan to a man before Wang Qianqian’s death.

Zhang Xiaohui admitted to purchasing a collectible knife from the man but denied the amount was sufficient to hire a killer. He tried to mislead the investigation with false accusations, providing no useful information. After a long day, Jiang Chengyi called Head Nurse Qiao, asking her to look after Lu Yan. That night, Lu Yan didn’t return home, so Head Nurse Qiao stayed with her in the hospital’s duty room.

The next day, Qin Yue sought Yu Zheng’s help to analyze the case. After their review, they concluded that Zhang Xiaohui was timid and lacked the courage to commit murder. Meanwhile, Wang Qianqian’s phone records were restored, revealing a call with Wen Peng the night of her death. The following day, Jiang Chengyi brought Yu Zheng, Qin Yue, and others to Wen Peng’s company. Coincidentally, Yu Baifeng was also there. Yu Zheng and Liu Hao interviewed Yu Baifeng separately.

When Wang Qianqian was mentioned, Yu Baifeng had no memory of her, explaining that he had countless fans and couldn’t possibly remember everyone’s name. He stated that he had been attending a company celebration that night, with both his assistant and the company’s owner able to vouch for him. Jiang Chengyi and Qin Yue spoke with Wen Peng, who said his relationship with Wang Qianqian was merely casual.

She had once asked Lu Yan to help her find a rental, and that night, she had also been at the company celebration. Wen Peng inquired about what had happened to Wang Qianqian, but Jiang Chengyi didn’t disclose any details. After leaving Wen Peng’s company, Jiang Chengyi called Lu Yan and informed her that Wang Qianqian’s body was being transported to the funeral home. He suggested she see her one last time to avoid regrets.

At the funeral home, memories from eight years ago seemed to resurface for Lu Yan. Overwhelmed by the thought of her shared moments with Wang Qianqian, she collapsed in the hallway, sobbing uncontrollably. After leaving the funeral home, Lu Yan told Jiang Chengyi not to see her anymore. She explained that each meeting with him reignited her guilt over Wang Qianqian. Without waiting for his response, she turned and ran away.

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