The Best Thing Episode 5 Recap, Plot

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When Shen Xifan returned home, she was radiant, her mood noticeably different from usual. Both Shen Dad and Shen Mom were surprised by the change, eventually concluding that she had reconciled with Yan Heng. During lunch break, Shen Xifan went out for tea with Xu Xiangya and Lin Yishen, carrying the mint candies that He Suye had bought for her.

Upon seeing a video of He Suye, Xu Xiangya thought he was quite handsome and tried to play matchmaker, hoping that Shen Xifan would start a new romance with him. However, Shen Xifan repeatedly emphasized that they were just friends and explained that she was applying to study abroad, and it wouldn’t be possible to have a long-distance relationship.

On the way back, Xu Xiangya continued gossiping with Lin Yishen about Shen Xifan and He Suye, lamenting that Shen Xifan was so focused on studying abroad that she might miss out on a good relationship. Lin Yishen subtly asked Xu Xiangya if it was difficult to change the dynamics of a long-standing friendship into something more. Xu Xiangya didn’t directly answer, not delving further into his meaning.

He Sheng actively contacted He Suye again for a meal, only to be turned down once more. He Suye’s grandfather saw this and felt that sometimes He Suye should let go of his grudges and stop living in the past. However, He Suye still resented his father for being so focused on work that he neglected the family, which led to his mother's death.

It was this resentment that had driven him to apply for Traditional Chinese Medicine instead of following his father’s suggestion to pursue Western medicine, and the rift between them had never healed. That evening, Shen Mom discovered a photo of Shen Xifan and He Suye in the owners’ group chat and immediately confronted Shen Xifan. Reluctantly, Shen Xifan had to confess to her parents about breaking up with Yan Heng and explained that she was applying to study abroad.

Shen Dad and Shen Mom were torn: they felt sympathy for her but also pointed out that she was getting older, and studying abroad would lead to various practical challenges in her career. Shen Xifan couldn’t convince her parents, feeling physically and emotionally drained. She went to the downstairs area of her community for some peace, where she coincidentally ran into He Suye.

He Suye then took her to "vent," but to her surprise, the so-called "venting" turned out to be eating spicy hot pot. He Suye had specifically arranged a mild, non-spicy hot pot for her, with yam soup, to suit her condition. During this, Shen Xifan opened up about her desire to study abroad and the internal conflict caused by her parents’ lack of support. He Suye empathized with her, sharing his own experience.

He talked about how his parents had differing opinions about his career—his mother wanted him to study Chinese medicine, while his father had set him on a path in Western medicine. He Suye had witnessed his mother’s suffering from chemotherapy and ultimately chose Chinese medicine, a field he loved, as his career.

He Suye told Shen Xifan that she only had two choices: either accept the stable life her parents had planned for her or take a risk and pursue her dream. He explained that many patients in the oncology department had regrets before their death, and if Shen Xifan didn’t want to leave life with regrets, she should follow her heart.

When they got home, Shen Xifan reflected on He Suye’s words and realized that he was also going through some emotional turmoil. Shen Xifan solemnly expressed her intention to study abroad to her parents, mentioning that she had applied to one of the top three schools in the country. She told them that if she failed, there would be no complaints or regrets. Afterward, she sent He Suye a comforting message in her room, but he didn’t reply right away.

At that moment, He Suye was alone under a tree, venting his emotions while skateboarding. It wasn’t until Shen Xifan rushed outside, excitedly telling him that her parents had supported her decision to study abroad, that He Suye smiled. To celebrate the good news, He Suye drove Shen Xifan to a peaceful spot by the lake. They enjoyed the beautiful scenery and quiet atmosphere, which allowed them to relax.

Shen Xifan suggested that they watch the sunrise together, which deeply touched He Suye. He knew that she wanted to spend time with him, so they stayed together until dawn, watching the beautiful morning light. He Suye bought breakfast for both of them, and they sat side by side, watching the sunrise in silence, immersed in the peaceful moment. When the first autumn rain arrived, Shen Xifan unexpectedly experienced a bout of menstrual pain. At the same time, Mr.

Ding, a client, was furious because he had lost his ring, and Shen Xifan had to brave the heavy rain to search for it in the garden. After finding the ring, the issue was resolved, but her menstrual pain worsened. She sat in the break room, absentmindedly holding the sachet He Suye had given her, trying to find some comfort.

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