Episode Summary
Liu Lina clashes with Shen Qing over a risky investment, leading to escalating tensions at home. Her school uniform design gets rejected, causing emotional fallout. Shen Duole steps up, asserting independence, while Shen Qing and Ice Li's relationship grows complicated. Meanwhile, Liu Debao hides a big purchase from his wife, and Li Heibao’s romantic hopes are shattered by Le Shuishan.
Spoiler Alert
Episode 30 of Love Again packs a punch with drama, disappointment, and more than one emotional meltdown. If you thought things were finally settling down, think again. Let's dive into the emotional rollercoaster.
Trouble in Paradise: Liu Lina vs. Shen Qing
Liu Lina is all in on investing in Xilehui using a business loan, but Shen Qing is dead set against it. Their disagreement turns into a full-blown argument—right in front of Shen Duole, who silently witnesses the whole mess. Later that night, Shen Qing heads out for his usual evening run by Xuanwu Lake, where he coincidentally meets Ice Li. The two jog together—just a run or something more?
Design Dreams Crushed
Principal Zhang gives Liu Lina just two days to revise her school uniform design. Desperate, she crashes at her bestie’s place and even offers ¥50,000 in design fees for help. Meanwhile, Shen Duole tries to get Shen Qing to support Liu Lina’s work by showing him her designs.
Liu Lina submits her revised proposal on time, even adding a torch logo inspired by the school’s history. But surprise—it backfires. Turns out the school had a past fire incident, and the torch symbol hits a sore spot. Her idea is shot down immediately. With an impending sports day and no time left, Principal Zhang decides to just buy ready-made uniforms. Ouch.
Liu Debao’s Fishing Adventure
Liu Debao goes fishing with his buddies and ends the day with a countryside feast. Feeling generous, he picks up the tab and even buys a ¥5,000 prepaid discount card from the delighted restaurant owner. But he’s not ready to tell Sun Baoqin, so he sneakily hides the card in his fishing rod bag. Classic.
Tears, Fights, and a Marriage on the Brink
When Shen Qing comes home, he finds Liu Lina crying on the couch over her failed design. He tries to comfort her, even complimenting her work, but she’s had enough. She’s frustrated, broke, and bitter. Just then, An Ruifeng calls Shen Qing, who quickly steps out to take the call.
Later, Liu Lina catches Shen Qing browsing Ice Li’s social media. She snaps, lunges for his phone, and he refuses to let go. Things escalate—he pushes her aside, and she threatens divorce. Shen Duole rushes in and drops a bombshell: he doesn't need their financial support for college. Both parents are left speechless.
Gossip, Doubts, and Signed Contracts
Liu Lina vents to her girlfriends, who try to calm her down but also question her relationship with Xiao Bai. She denies anything inappropriate. Meanwhile, Xiao Bai encourages her to keep going and helps her secure the investment contract for Xilehui, which she signs on the spot.
Weekend at the Nursing Home
The choir is set to perform at a local nursing home, and Gou Bingqiang invites Liu Lina and Shen Duole to help. Liu Lina adds some dance moves to the routine, while Shen Duole handles photography. It’s a nice moment of normalcy.
Financial Stress and Emotional Distance
Despite Ice Li's efforts, Shide Company won’t release funds until next week. An Ruifeng panics, but Shen Qing steps in with a solution: delay paying the R&D team. Not ideal, but it buys time.
Later, Shen Qing invites Ice Li out for dinner, but she already has plans—with the nephew of her father’s old friend, who’s been helping her family. She leaves with him, and Shen Qing watches her go, clearly torn.
️♂️ Gym Gains and Gold Medals
Meanwhile, Shen Zhuoran is hitting the gym hard and it shows—Gou Bingqiang even compliments his glowing appearance. Shen Zhuoran proudly flexes his muscles.
And finally, Li Heibao keeps his promise: he wins a gold medal and brings it straight to Le Shuishan. But she returns it, gently but firmly telling him she’s happy with the Shen family. Time to move on, buddy.
Final Thoughts
This episode is all about tension: professional, personal, and emotional. Liu Lina is spiraling, Shen Qing’s loyalty is unclear, and the family dynamics are teetering on the edge. With so many unresolved issues, it feels like we’re heading into a major turning point.
