Episode Summary
Wang Yan and Wang Lingjun clash over their complicated past, rooted in a childhood shaped by illness and sacrifice. With Liao Fanmu mediating, the sisters reach a fragile truce, and Lingjun begins a new life in Shenzhen. Meanwhile, Wang Yan navigates emotional tension with both Liao Fanmu and Gao Qian, while workplace dynamics shift as Li Fei joins the company and is quietly groomed for a leadership role.
Spoiler Alert
Episode 3 of With Love with You picks up right where the drama between the Wang sisters left off — and yes, it gets physical. Wang Lingjun snatches her bag back and storms off after an argument with her older sister, Wang Yan, leaving things tense and unresolved. But Liao Fanmu, ever the peacemaker, steps in to smooth things over. He convinces Wang Yan to wait in the car and goes after Wang Lingjun himself.
While Wang Yan sits alone, her anger slowly turns to reflection. As much as she hates to admit it, her sister wasn’t wrong — she does owe her. Wang Yan has lived her entire life with a rare blood disorder, thalassemia, and doctors once believed she wouldn’t survive to adulthood. Her parents desperately searched for a cure, and eventually, they realized the only option was a bone marrow transplant. That’s when Wang Lingjun was born — not just a sister, but a literal lifeline. The two were close as children, but somewhere along the way, their bond unraveled into bitterness.
Thanks to Liao Fanmu’s persistence, the sisters finally sit down over hotpot (because nothing says “let’s fix this” like spicy broth). With him playing referee, Wang Yan agrees to let Lingjun stay in Shenzhen — with conditions. She’ll work as a hospital aide at Fanmu’s hospital while studying for her pharmacist certification. If she passes, great; if not, they’ll figure it out later. Wang Yan makes it clear: as long as Lingjun is in Shenzhen, she won’t abandon her. But when it comes to living together? Lingjun refuses. So Fanmu arranges a temporary stay in the hospital dorms.
After dinner, Wang Yan gets a message from Gao Qian, and leaves her sister in Fanmu’s care to go walk his dog. Turns out, Gao Qian is back in town and has already met with his junior from headquarters, Li Fei, who’s just been transferred to Shenzhen. Gao Qian jokes about getting revenge on Fan Xu — the guy who injured Wang Yan’s hand — but she brushes it off as banter. He gifts her a puzzle and a mystery present, one in each hand. Later that night, Fanmu calls and wants to swing by before midnight to celebrate her birthday. She gently turns him down, suggesting they wait until his next day off for a proper dinner. He’s disappointed, but, as always, keeps it to himself.
Meanwhile, Wang Lingjun faces the cold reality of starting over in a new city. Alone in her dorm, haunted by nightmares, she ends up knocking on Wang Yan’s door in the middle of the night. Wang Yan lets her in without a word. After a shower, Lingjun helps herself to her sister’s skincare stash and crashes on the couch in Wang Yan’s old clothes. She casually asks about the apartment’s rent and whether Wang Yan plans to marry Liao Fanmu — questions that go unanswered. Drunk and emotional, Lingjun sleeps off the night on the sofa. The next morning, Wang Yan wakes up to find Lingjun has made her way into bed during the night. She quietly gets ready for the day, letting her sister sleep.
Back in the office, things are shifting. Li Fei’s transfer isn’t just about geography — it’s a career move. She’s eager to try new things but didn’t expect her old boss, Fang Li, to show up in Shenzhen too. He hints that a new business development role could be hers, though she’s hesitant, saying she lacks experience and the timing isn’t right considering the company’s recent upheaval. Still, the message is clear: that role is hers when the dust settles.
At a company meeting, Fang Li formally introduces Li Fei to the team. Wang Yan arrives late, offering a polite excuse about signing a contract with a major client. Fang Li uses the opportunity to bring up internal restructuring and the need for a clearer division of responsibilities. Li Fei picks up on the subtext immediately and proposes creating a separate Business Development department — a big move that would separate strategy from execution. No one says it out loud, but everyone knows what that means: Li Fei is being positioned for power.
Final Thoughts:
Episode 3 is all about rebuilding — strained sibling ties, tentative romances, and professional ambitions. Wang Yan’s guarded heart is starting to open, even if just a crack, while Wang Lingjun is slowly carving out a place for herself. Gao Qian might be charming, but Liao Fanmu’s quiet loyalty continues to tug at the heartstrings. And in the ruthless world of corporate politics, Li Fei is stepping into the spotlight — whether she’s ready or not.
