Episode Summary
Lian Yilian solidifies her role in Shen Zhuoran’s life while caring for his hospitalized sister Shen Dai. When her son Lian Jin falls ill, Zhuoran invites him to live with them, sparking tension with Shen Qing and Liu Lina. Family dynamics unravel during an awkward meeting, as Zhuoran pushes for acceptance of Lian Jin, splurges on home renovations, and flaunts his relationship with Yilian—while Shen Qing and Lina simmer with resentment.
Spoiler Alert
"Love Again" Episode 7 Recap: Shen Family Drama Heats Up (Spoilers Ahead!)
This week’s episode of Love Again serves up a piping hot bowl of domestic chaos with a side of questionable life choices. Let’s unpack the drama, shall we?
The Shen Household Gets a New Roommate
Lian Yilian continues her reign as Shen Zhuoran’s live-in angel, managing his life so seamlessly that even Martha Stewart would take notes. But when her son Lian Jin falls ill, Zhuoran pulls a "let’s-blend-this-family" move by inviting the kid to move in permanently. Cue the collective gasp from the audience—and from Liu Lina, Zhuoran’s daughter-in-law. Lina’s face when she meets Lian Jin? Priceless. She immediately tattles to her husband Shen Qing, who’s too buried in work to care (for now).
Father of the Year… Or Nah?
Zhuoran goes full #GirlDad energy, converting his study into a bedroom for Lian Jin (complete with a custom bed!), buying the kid art supplies, and even pitching his drawings to publishers. But let’s not ignore the red flags: the kid’s convinced he’s a "burden," and his mom Yilian is stuck playing emotional cheerleader. Meanwhile, Zhuoran’s buddies Ding Mu and Gou Bingqiang applaud his "generosity" while side-eyeing the inevitable family fallout.
The Great Family Meeting of Awkwardness
Zhuoran summons the clan for a mandatory weekend meeting to unveil Lian Jin as the family’s newest member. Shen Qing and Lina arrive with all the enthusiasm of people attending a tax audit. Zhuoran drops the bomb: Lina must now babysit the frail, introverted Lian Jin during the day, while their son Shen Duole gets roped into being the kid’s gaming buddy. Oh, and Qing is ordered to haul his dad’s desk out of the study—because nothing says "family bonding" like unpaid manual labor.
Doors, Drama, and Disgruntled Daughters-in-Law
The study door—a metaphor for this family’s stability—literally won’t close properly. Zhuoran splurges 5,000 yuan on a fancy new one, prompting Lina to mutter about fiscal irresponsibility. Elsewhere, Yilian gives Zhuoran a foot bath (yes, you read that right), which Lian Jin secretly witnesses while drowning in preteen angst. Kid’s got feelings.
Bonus Cringe: Public Displays of… Something
Zhuoran takes Yilian to a work dinner, where he monologues about their ~love story~ to eye-rolling colleagues (shoutout to the woman who remembers his tearful ode to his late wife at the Mid-Autumn Poetry Gala). Lina, stalking Zhuoran’s social media, whines to Qing about his lack of romance—until he promises her a better life mid-Excel spreadsheet. Priorities, people!
The Verdict
This episode serves up equal parts heartwarming and WTF. Will Lian Jin stop self-loathing? Will Shen Qing ever not look like he’s two seconds from quitting this family? And who’s footing the bill for all these home renovations? Tune in next time for more Shen family shenanigans!
Spoiler Snacks:
- Lian Jin’s art career: coming soon or doomed to fail?
- Liu Lina’s side-eye game remains undefeated.
- That door better be made of solid gold for 5,000 yuan.
