Episode Summary
Wang Lingjun finally admits she’s working as a photography assistant for Le Chuan after being exposed by Wang Yan. Inspired by Wang Yan’s comment, she creates a hotpot restaurant design that impresses the client, earning her a full-time role. Meanwhile, Wang Yan and Li Fei team up to take down Fang Li, while Gao Qian learns that Wang Yan gifted him a key business deal. Wang Yan and Gao Qian reconcile and start dating. Emotional moments unfold as Lingjun and Le Chuan are invited to celebrate Qiu Tian’s early birthday due to his terminal illness. Wang Yan cleverly negotiates with Fang Li, while Le Chuan and Lingjun visit an elderly friend preparing for death. The episode ends with growing tensions over an art marketing scheme and deepening secrets.
Spoiler Alert
Episode 26 of With Love with You packs in big reveals, emotional turns, and some long-awaited relationship progressions. Let’s dive into the drama!
Wang Lingjun’s Secret Job Revealed
Wang Lingjun has been pretending to have a glamorous job for weeks, but her charade finally crumbles. Wang Yan already knows the wellness center Lingjun claimed to work at has long shut down. Cornered, Lingjun confesses she’s actually working as a photography assistant — and yes, it's with Le Chuan. Rather than being upset, Wang Yan is surprisingly supportive.
A casual mention of face-changing costumes (bianlian suits) by Wang Yan sparks a burst of creative inspiration in Lingjun. She rushes back to the studio, burns the midnight oil, and crafts an entire design for a hotpot restaurant. The result? A hit. Le Chuan sends the design off to the client, who loves it. In classic Le Chuan style, he calls Lingjun the studio’s official good luck charm. Cue the applause.
Behind the Scenes: Business Moves and Power Shifts
Gao Qian has just secured a partnership with Feng Jilun, who expresses regret that Wang Yan didn’t join Gao Qian in leaving their old company, Miaosi. Little does he know, Wang Yan’s not just staying behind — she’s plotting.
Wang Yan and Li Fei have joined forces with one goal: take down Fang Li. Li Fei has dirt on him, but it’s not enough to bring down someone so deeply entrenched. She reveals to Wang Yan that Gao Qian tried to help clear the way for her before he left Miaosi, and she’s since passed all the evidence to him too.
Meanwhile, Gao Qian learns from Feng Jilun that the art museum deal — a major win — was actually secured by Wang Yan as a gift for his new company. Touched, he calls her that night and invites her to come see the office, which has quietly been running for two months.
Time, Love, and Letting Go
At a team get-together, Wang Lingjun is officially offered a full-time position. Spirits are high — until Le Chuan gets a heartbreaking call from Qiu Tian’s mom. She invites him and Wang Lingjun to celebrate Qiu Tian’s birthday early. His actual birthday is in winter, but he’s afraid he won’t live that long. The news hits hard. Lingjun breaks down in tears — Qiu Tian is still just a child, yet his time is running out.
In a more uplifting turn, Wang Yan and Gao Qian finally put their past behind them and make their relationship official. The next day, after a sweet kiss goodbye in the car, they’re spotted by none other than Lingjun and Le Chuan. Awkward.
Later, Wang Yan casually avoids confirming her relationship status, teasing Lingjun for being a “scared little elementary school chick” when she tries to dodge talking about her own feelings for Le Chuan.
️♀️ Deals, Deceptions, and a Bit of Romance
Wang Yan makes a strategic move — she tells Fang Li she’s willing to take on the role of business development lead, if she gets special privileges on the Yuanzhou project. Fang Li doesn’t hesitate to agree. The chessboard is being set.
Elsewhere, Le Chuan takes Lingjun to visit Grandpa Hu, an old comrade of his grandfather. Last time, the old man snuck out of the hospital just to see Grandpa Hu. This time, Le Chuan brings his camera gear. Lingjun is confused — what are they photographing? Le Chuan gently explains: Grandpa Hu wants to take his funeral portrait in advance. It’s a quiet, devastating moment. At Hu’s home, Lingjun spots a brochure for a hospice – a clear sign he’s seriously ill.
️ Art and Ethics Collide
Back at the art museum, Luo Zhiwei ropes Gao Qian into a marketing scheme to hype up an artist’s value — essentially manufacturing demand. Meanwhile, Wang Yan discovers Fang Li is planning multiple backup projects — including one tied to the company Li Fei warned her about. To gain his trust, Li Fei plays the long game and pretends to fall in line.
Gao Qian and Wang Yan take a boat trip to meet Luo Zhiwei and other investors, where they unexpectedly run into CEO Zhuo Bing. Gao Qian confidently introduces Wang Yan. Later, in private, Wang Yan expresses concern about the whole “inflating an artist’s price for profit” strategy. She’s not a fan and urges caution.
Final Thoughts
Episode 26 delivers a blend of heartfelt moments and corporate maneuvering. Wang Yan is playing a dangerous game of double-cross, while also finally embracing her feelings. Gao Qian is riding high at his new company, but his moral compass might soon be tested. And as for Wang Lingjun — she’s growing, but still figuring life and love out, one awkward moment at a time.
Brace yourself. With betrayals brewing and emotions running high, the next episode promises even more twists.
