Episode Summary
Shen Dai’s post-surgery hospital chaos sparks family tensions, caretaker swaps, and awkward reconciliations. Lian Yilian’s heartfelt care wins over Shen Dai, while Shen Zhuoran’s romantic gestures (and a very questionable lingerie delivery) highlight his bond with Lian. Liu Lina fumes over caretaker duties, Lao Liang’s attempt to rekindle romance gets shut down, and Shen Dai prepares to return to the U.S.—but not before unearthing more family quirks.
Spoiler Alert
"Love Again" Episode 6: Hospital Drama, Awkward Gifts & A Blast from the Past
Let’s just say Shen Dai’s hospital stay became everyone’s problem this week. After surgery, Liu Lina (aka the world’s most disgruntled caretaker) spent a sleepless night dealing with Shen Dai’s feisty roommate arguments and her own sudden cold. By morning, she stormed home to vent to husband Shen Qing, ranting about how Shen Dai’s unresolved baggage with ex-flame Lao Liang somehow became her problem. Shen Qing, ever the peacekeeper, bought Liu Lina’s dad a ¥1,000+ fishing rod to smooth things over. Priorities, right?
Enter Lian Yilian—the upgraded caretaker 2.0. While Shen Dai initially side-eyed her, Lian’s tender care (and mistaken identity as Shen Dai’s "sister" by nosy roommates) thawed the ice. Lian confessed she’d been moved by witnessing Shen Zhuoran’s devotion to his late wife Jingmin, hence her commitment to caring for him. Cue Shen Dai’s grudging respect.
The real heartwarming chaos? Shen Zhuoran showing up with tanghulu (candied fruit skewers) for both Shen Dai and Lian, hand-feeding the latter like a rom-com lead. Nothing says "blended family bonding" like a hospital reunion where Shen Qing, Liu Lina, Lian, and Shen Zhuoran present Shen Dai with a health check-in chart upon discharge. Liu Lina even made one for Shen Qing—passive-aggressive couple goals!
Plot Twist Alert: Shen Dai accidentally opened Lian’s package containing a pink lacy nightgown (meant for Shen Zhuoran’s "modern tastes"). Awkwardness aside, the couple’s PDA reached new heights with daily hugs, WeChat check-ins, and Lian’s no-ginger homemade dumplings (because Shen Dai hates ginger). Meanwhile, Liu Lina tried—and failed—to get Shen Qing to replicate this romance, earning only eye-rolls.
But wait—Lao Liang crashed the party! The ex showed up with flowers, blaming his past ghosting on his son’s hospitalization. Shen Dai, freshly cured of both her illness and lingering feelings, shut him down hard. Mic drop.
As Shen Dai prepared to fly back to the U.S., emotional graveside talks with Shen Qing about their mom Jingmin got interrupted by more family intrigue. Shen Zhuoran’s first grocery run ended with ex-fling Sun Baoqin paying for his veggies (awkward!), while Lian tearfully accepted his offer to visit her sick son together.
Final Snack: Liu Lina’s sudden "perfect wife" act (breakfast spreads! forced cheer!) made Shen Qing suspicious he’s dying. Kid Shen Duole’s snickering says it all.
Next episode prediction: That lingerie’s gotta make a comeback. Just saying.
