The Best Thing Episode 1 Recap, Plot

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Since Shen Xifan was promoted to room manager, she has been working under high pressure every day. The combined stress from both her job and personal life has led to her insomnia worsening. Every night, she lies awake, her mind racing with thoughts. By morning, Shen Xifan's mother notices her daughter groggily lying on her yoga mat and immediately understands that she hasn’t slept again.

Feeling concerned for her daughter, Shen Xifan's parents suggest she see a traditional Chinese medicine doctor for help. On her parents' recommendation, Shen Xifan visits a Chinese medicine clinic. She finds it odd that only one doctor, named He Suye, doesn’t have a photo on the doctor's introduction board. To save time, Shen Xifan decides to see He Suye, as his appointment doesn't require waiting.

As she arrives at the door, she sees a tall man walking out of the clinic. Even with a mask on, it's clear that he's handsome. Shen Xifan can't resist gossiping with her best friend, Xu Xiangya, and, encouraged by her, plans to do everything she can to get him to take off his mask. During the consultation, Shen Xifan, with her professional expertise, unconsciously starts rating He Suye’s voice, demeanor, and other aspects.

Unfortunately, her awkward flirting skills fail, and she is unable to get him to remove his mask. Frustrated, Shen Xifan has no more tricks up her sleeve. However, she unexpectedly leaves behind a small folded frog made from her appointment slip, which catches He Suye's attention. Just as Shen Xifan is about to leave after receiving her prescription and scheduling a follow-up appointment for next week, He Suye suddenly runs after her.

His handsome face takes her by surprise, and she momentarily zones out, missing the time he had told her for picking up the medicine. On the way back, Shen Xifan thinks about He Suye’s reminder, then reflects on her ex-boyfriend Yan Heng, who used to complain about everything. Unable to resist, she sends him a text, but there is no reply. In contrast, He Suye, who mainly treats elderly patients, has fallen for the unadorned Shen Xifan at first sight.

He pays special attention to the herbal medicine related to her. That same night, an elderly patient arrives at the hospital with difficulty breathing and a lot of phlegm due to lung cancer. Li Jie, a junior doctor, has to ask He Suye for help. He Suye remains calm and decisive, using acupuncture, bloodletting, and cupping to relieve the patient’s symptoms.

He tells the family that Li Jie’s treatment was flawless, but due to the patient’s old age and the associated risks, they couldn’t use the suction device to clear the phlegm. Later that night, He Suye smiles at the little frog that Shen Xifan left behind. Meanwhile, Shen Xifan tosses and turns, unable to sleep, until the next morning when she goes out to buy breakfast.

While complaining to her mother about how the Chinese medicine isn’t helping, He Suye appears behind her. As she awkwardly leaves, he can’t help but ask the owner about her situation. At the hotel, Shen Xifan is busy with work when she finally receives a message from Yan Heng. She eagerly replies, only for it to vanish without a response. During her lunch break, she mentions He Suye to Xu Xiangya and others.

Xu Xiangya immediately becomes interested and suggests accompanying her to the follow-up appointment to see the handsome doctor. However, when they arrive, they find that He Suye isn’t seeing patients that day; an older doctor is in charge. Feeling a bit disappointed, Xu Xiangya and Shen Xifan sit at a mall, chatting over milk tea. Xu Xiangya asks about Shen Xifan's relationship with Yan Heng.

Although they haven’t broken up, Shen Xifan admits they now feel like strangers to each other. Later, Shen Xifan buys a bouquet of flowers on her way back and unexpectedly sees He Suye skateboarding outside her neighborhood. She tells him she’ll be back for a follow-up appointment next week and that they should meet again. He Suye almost asks her to add him on WeChat, but before he can speak, Shen Xifan turns and leaves.

He Suye returns to his old house in the suburbs with his junior, Li Jie. The house belongs to his grandfather, Yu Liren, who is the elderly doctor who treated Shen Xifan previously. Yu Liren has invited several graduate students over for a meal and a Q&A session, all of whom He Suye supervises during their internships.

When Li Jie mentions that he sometimes handles problems on his own, Yu Liren expresses his dissatisfaction and reminds He Suye not to let the interns face problems alone. After dinner, Yu Liren brings up Shen Xifan. He speaks highly of her and encourages He Suye to take the initiative to get to know her better.

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