The Best Thing Episode 25 Recap, Plot

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During her lunch break, Shen Xifan received a message about a popular celebrity planning to book a villa — coincidentally, the same actor that Xu Xiangya adored. On the day the actor arrived at the hotel, Ding Wei at the front desk was so thrilled that she insisted on handling the check-in personally, unable to contain her excitement just from catching a glimpse of him. That evening, Shen Xifan accompanied Xu Xiangya to watch the actor’s drama and discuss it enthusiastically.

Meanwhile, He Suye and Lin Yishen, as the two boyfriends present, were clearly displeased but could only exchange forced compliments to boost each other's morale. Later that night, He Suye, feeling a little jealous, stayed up watching the drama to "study his rival. " Trying to stir up Shen Xifan’s emotions, he deliberately praised the female lead's beauty, causing Shen Xifan to feel slightly upset.

When a particularly romantic and ambiguous scene between the leads appeared, He Suye came up with an idea to replicate it with Shen Xifan. However, Shen Xifan failed to catch on, leaving He Suye’s plan completely foiled and forcing him to awkwardly retreat to his room. The next day, the celebrity checked out, and Ding Wei once again fell into a star-struck daze while staring at his signature. Shen Xifan officially began preparing for her study abroad application.

While organizing her visa documents, she unexpectedly discovered a bank card for her study expenses hidden in her mother’s drawer, leaving her deeply touched. Meanwhile, Shen Xifan’s mother had just completed a medical examination but returned home in low spirits. The breast examination results were not promising, yet she deliberately chose to hide them from her family and tucked the report away in the kitchen. Secretly, Shen Xifan’s mother went to the hospital alone to consult He Suye.

After reviewing the report, He Suye comforted her, suggesting that she shouldn’t worry too much but recommended further examination. Initially, He Suye intended to tell Shen Xifan about it but ultimately chose to delete the message after some hesitation. The follow-up report confirmed a breast tumor, and a biopsy or pathology test was required to determine whether it was benign or malignant. He Suye advised her to undergo a rapid pathology test and surgical removal to prevent further complications.

Caught in a dilemma, Shen Xifan’s mother eventually agreed to follow He Suye’s medical plan. However, she explicitly requested that he keep it a secret from Shen Xifan until the final diagnosis was confirmed, as she didn’t want her daughter to worry. Seeing her firm stance, He Suye reluctantly agreed. Shortly after, Shen Xifan’s father learned of his wife’s diagnosis and was instantly overwhelmed with emotion, his eyes turning red with sorrow and disbelief.

In order to keep Shen Xifan from finding out, Shen Xifan’s father lied, claiming that her mother’s workplace was sending her for a two-day training in a neighboring city. He even took leave from work to accompany her. Shen Xifan didn’t suspect a thing. Early the next morning, Shen Xifan’s father accompanied her mother to the hospital, where He Suye arranged for Director Zhou to perform the tumor removal surgery.

Before the procedure, Shen Xifan’s parents sincerely expressed their gratitude to He Suye, also asking him to take good care of their daughter while they were away. On the day of the surgery, Shen Xifan’s father anxiously waited outside the operating room, while He Suye sat on a bench in the hallway, recalling the time he anxiously waited for his own mother’s surgery. Soon after, Director Zhou exited the operating room and confirmed that the tumor was indeed malignant.

However, the cancer had not metastasized, meaning they caught it early. To minimize the risk of future spread, Director Zhou recommended expanding the surgical range, though he still left the decision to Shen Xifan’s father — whether to opt for breast preservation or a full mastectomy. After a moment of hesitation, Shen Xifan’s father glanced at He Suye and requested breast preservation if possible.

Later, He Suye visited Shen Xifan’s mother, reassuring her that everything would be fine and promising to provide the best post-surgery care. During this time, Shen Xifan began to feel uneasy as her parents hadn’t responded to her messages for days. Sensing her suspicion, He Suye quickly made up an excuse to dissolve her doubts. However, Li Jie, who happened to be at the hospital, accidentally encountered Shen Xifan’s parents.

Shocked to see them without Shen Xifan, he curiously asked about her absence. Unable to hide the truth any longer, He Suye finally explained the situation to Li Jie. Li Jie, however, strongly disagreed with the decision to keep Shen Xifan in the dark. He believed that as a direct family member, Shen Xifan had the right to know about her mother’s condition rather than being kept in the dark. Hearing Li Jie’s words, He Suye fell into deep contemplation, internally struggling with whether or not to tell Shen Xifan the truth.

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