Episode Summary
Wang Lingjun panics when Qiu Tian goes missing from the hospital, prompting Le Chuan to help track her down. They find her boarding a bus, and Le Chuan retrieves her just in time—though his bike gets impounded. Back at the hospital, emotional truths surface, revealing Qiu Tian’s deep insecurities and the Old Man’s hidden grief. Meanwhile, at work, Gao Qian is promoted, and Wang Yan receives devastating health news but keeps it secret from Wang Lingjun. Family tensions, silent sacrifices, and quiet acts of care define this emotionally rich episode.
Spoiler Alert
Episode 17 of With Love with You delivers a solid mix of emotional gut punches and quiet character moments, all while slowly turning the screws on some major plotlines. Let’s dive in.
Sugar-Coated Lies, Real Emotions
Wang Lingjun starts the episode with a little white lie—she gives Qiu Tian some candy, claiming it’s from her mom. Qiu Tian doesn’t say anything but later quietly retrieves the candy she had given away earlier. It's a small, wordless moment, but it hits hard. This kid is clearly craving comfort in any form.
Meanwhile, Le Chuan is struggling. Without Wang Lingjun’s help, he can’t manage his grandfather (a.k.a. the Old Man) alone, so he tries to convince her to come back—offering more money if needed. But Wang Lingjun is in full panic mode because Qiu Tian has disappeared. She’s too worried to even hear Le Chuan out.
To his credit, Le Chuan doesn’t sulk—he jumps in to help find Qiu Tian. They eventually learn from a security guard that Qiu Tian walked out of the hospital. Just as they rush outside, they catch sight of her boarding a bus. No way they can outrun it, so Le Chuan bolts back to grab his motorbike.
The Chase, The Consequence
Le Chuan catches up just in time and brings Qiu Tian back safely—but his motorbike gets impounded by traffic police in the process. Still, Qiu Tian's parents are overwhelmed with relief. Wang Lingjun is beyond grateful and buys Le Chuan a drink as a thank-you. When he asks her to visit the Old Man sometime, she softens.
Turns out, the Old Man had wandered off because his son’s death anniversary is coming up—his son being none other than Le Chuan’s father. That hits Wang Lingjun hard. She didn’t realize there was so much pain behind the Old Man’s actions.
She also learns something else heartbreaking: Qiu Tian thinks her parents don’t want her anymore because her treatment is costing too much. This breaks Wang Lingjun’s heart even more.
Office Politics & Hidden Pain
Back at the office, Fang Li announces that Gao Qian is now heading business development and reinstates weekly personal reports. Even though Fang Li gave Li Fei time off, she still comes in, acting like everything’s fine—even when Gao Qian’s promotion could’ve easily rubbed her the wrong way.
Meanwhile, Gao Qian hands Wang Yan a business card for Feng Jilun from Rongchuang Ventures—he’s meeting him tonight and tells Wang Yan she’s welcome to join. But she doesn’t go. Instead, she heads to the hospital to get test results. The results are clear: her illness has relapsed. The doctor recommends surgery soon. Medication can hold things off for a while, but it’s not a cure.
Wang Yan has a full-blown breakdown alone in her car. It’s raw, angry, and painfully human.
When she gets home, Wang Lingjun asks about the results, but Wang Yan lies—says she left the papers at work. Wang Lingjun believes her and sits her down with a comforting bowl of tofu and fish soup. It’s a quiet, sisterly moment, made all the more bittersweet by the lie between them.
Mothers, Guilt, and Goodbyes
Qiu Tian’s mom keeps sneaking into the hospital to see her daughter. She’s pregnant, and her husband doesn’t want her around the hospital, but she can’t stay away. The guilt is eating her up. Wang Lingjun gets it—she offers comfort and practical advice: find a way to be with Qiu Tian while she still can.
Meanwhile, even though the Farzhou project is going smoothly, word is spreading that the company might open up the bidding. Fang Li hears about it and gives Gao Qian a subtle nudge to take action. Gao Qian loops in Wang Yan, who’s ready to launch a group chat and tackle the issue immediately. But Gao Qian gently tells her she doesn’t need to take on everything herself.
He also gives her information on a few continuing education schools that might be good for Wang Lingjun. Thoughtful move.
Veggie Struggles & Missed Calls
Wang Lingjun heads to the market but is clearly out of her element—grocery shopping is not her strong suit. She calls in backup: her friend Cao Kunkun. While they’re shopping, Le Chuan calls, but Wang Lingjun thinks it's spam and hangs up. When he calls again, Cao Kunkun picks up and realizes it’s Le Chuan, the family member of one of her patients.
Wang Lingjun promises to visit the Old Man when she has time, and Le Chuan agrees—no pressure, just let him know when.
Final Thoughts
This episode leans heavily into the emotional core of With Love with You. It’s about the things we say to protect each other, the lies we tell to avoid pain, and the quiet, everyday ways people show up for each other—whether it’s chasing down a bus, making soup, or simply picking up the phone.
The tension is building, though—between illness, loss, and looming business drama, something’s going to give. But for now, we sit with these characters in their messy, heartfelt moments.
