Episode Summary
Shen Zhuoran and Nie Juanjuan meet on an unwanted blind date and immediately clash over Kunqu Opera pronunciation. Their academic feud escalates into published newspaper articles, but Zhuoran eventually realizes she was right and begins to admire her. Meanwhile, Shen Qing grows closer to client Ms. Li through running, causing tension with Liu Lina. Personal and professional relationships continue to intertwine, setting the stage for deeper connections.
Spoiler Alert
“Love Again” – Episode 11 Recap & Spoilers
TL;DR:Zhuoran and Juanjuan argue → publish dueling newspaper articles → realize they might actually like each other → cue late-night calls and fan-painting. Meanwhile, Shen Qing may be jogging straight into a new romance.
Welcome back to the wonderfully chaotic world of Love Again, where heartbreak leads to Kunqu Opera debates, and scientific minds clash over... pronunciation. Let’s dive into Episode 11, where sparks fly — literally and figuratively.
Shen Zhuoran Is Not Okay
After getting his heart broken, Shen Zhuoran is in full emotional spiral mode. His friend Gou Bingqiang, clearly tired of Zhuoran’s mopiness, decides it’s time he gets back out there. The solution? A blind date with astrophysicist Nie Juanjuan. Zhuoran wants none of it. Once bitten, twice shy, right? But Gou Bingqiang is relentless, and eventually, Zhuoran agrees — albeit with the enthusiasm of someone heading into battle.
Funny enough, Nie Juanjuan isn’t thrilled either. She’s coaxed into the date by her mentor, and it’s clear neither of them is expecting much.
Love at First Fight?
Their first meeting? A disaster. Within minutes, they’re arguing about the pronunciation of a single word in a Kunqu Opera performance. Yes, a whole academic-level debate over a tone in traditional Chinese opera. Zhuoran, a literature guy, insists he’s right. Juanjuan, the scientist, isn’t backing down.
But Zhuoran doesn’t just let it go. Oh no — he heads to the library, hoards books on Kunqu Opera, watches clips online, and even writes a whole takedown article titled “A Rebuttal to a Female Scientist.” He actually publishes it in the newspaper. Savage.
☎️ The War of Words Escalates
Juanjuan sees the article first thing in the morning and immediately calls Zhuoran. He, of course, doubles down. They argue again, and she decides to wait until he’s cooled off. But when she doesn’t call back, Zhuoran starts to panic — not that he’ll admit he misses her.
Meanwhile, Liu Lina sees Zhuoran acting all anxious and secretly texts Shen Qing to report what’s going on. Drama? Always.
A Failed Setup & A New Rivalry
As if things weren’t messy enough, Sun Baoqin tries to set Zhuoran up with another woman, Peng Yulan. Zhuoran finds her unbearably loud and escapes at the first opportunity. He then gets a call from the newspaper: Juanjuan has published a response piece titled “A Rebuttal to a Male Writer.” Zhuoran is energized. This isn’t over — it’s war.
Shen Qing’s Side Plot: Flirting & Fitness
Elsewhere, Shen Qing and his team finally finish their project. The client, Ms. Li, is impressed — and clearly interested in more than the business proposal. She invites him to join her running club and even recommends running shoes. Not only does Shen Qing buy a pair, but he also buys a pair for Shen Duole. Liu Lina is not amused.
Later, Shen Qing heads out for a jog — but not before spraying on some cologne. Liu Lina smells something fishy, but he brushes it off. Sun Baoqin warns her to keep an eye on Zhuoran, too — apparently, his new interests in opera and astronomy might mean other women are involved. Suspicious minds everywhere.
✉️ Books, Blossoms & A Budding Bond
Back to our main duo. After some serious research, Zhuoran realizes... Nie Juanjuan was right. Oof. He calls her and apologizes. She takes it with grace, and he gains a whole new respect for her. A scientist who knows her opera? Color him impressed.
Juanjuan even recommends a book on legendary opera performer Mei Lanfang and offers to send it over. Zhuoran gives her his home address.
Once he receives the book and some extra reading material, he calls her again to say thanks — and ends up talking her ear off about his love for Kunqu Opera. She shares her own story, and soon they’re bonding like old friends. He promises to send her some collectible stamps and a surprise.
That surprise? A hand-painted fan. He calls her late at night (again), and they go from talking about stamps to sharing tips on growing orchids. The next morning, he mails her the stamps.
Social Media Flirting Alert
Shen Qing posts his running progress online. Ms. Li is the first to like it, and Shen Qing, naturally, runs even harder.
Final Thoughts
Episode 11 takes a surprisingly intellectual turn, with opera debates becoming the new love language. What started as a disastrous blind date is slowly turning into something… actually kind of sweet? Shen Zhuoran and Nie Juanjuan’s verbal sparring is giving off Pride and Prejudice vibes — if Mr. Darcy was a drama queen with a newspaper column.
Stay tuned — with fans, flowers, and footnotes flying, this “academic feud” is heating up in the best way.
Let’s see where this goes.
