Episode Summary
Wang Yan drives a drunken Li Fei home, lending her sneakers out of kindness. Gao Qian and Wang Yan reconnect, revealing her breakup with Liao Fanmu. Gao Qian warmly helps Wang Yan’s family settle into a hotel without revealing he’s her boss, impressing her father. Wang Lingjun spies on Wang Yan but gets caught. Liao Fanmu senses a threat from Gao Qian. During New Year celebrations, family warmth contrasts with unspoken tensions, especially between Wang Yan and her past with Liao Fanmu.
Spoiler Alert
Episode 9 of With Love With You is a quiet emotional rollercoaster—think less screaming matches, more sideways glances and unspoken feelings. Let’s dive in.
Li Fei + alcohol = trouble
It all kicks off with Li Fei getting a little too cozy with her wine glass. Fang Li tries to be a gentleman and calls a driver to take her home, but Gao Qian steps in with a smooth suggestion: why not let Wang Yan, who didn’t drink, take her instead? Wang Yan is chill with the idea.
Already, this small moment gives us a peek at Gao Qian’s knack for reading people—and situations.
Wang Yan’s Sneaker Move
When Wang Yan drops Li Fei off, he notices her high heels are brutal on her feet. So what does he do? Offers her a brand-new pair of sneakers from his car. That’s right—man carries spare sneakers and then gives them to her. It’s low-key sweet and thoughtful without being over-the-top.
Gao Qian and Wang Yan: Bros, Not Rivals
After dropping Li Fei off, Wang Yan meets up with Gao Qian at their usual spot. The big news? Wang Yan and Liao Fanmu have officially broken up. Gao Qian doesn’t pry—he just tells her to speak up if she ever needs anything.
Their dynamic is solid: respectful, a little mysterious, and full of unspoken history.
Meet the Parents (and Confuse Them)
Wang Yan’s dad, Wang Kaiming, is discharged from the hospital, and Gao Qian shows up in a business van like a pro chauffeur. He introduces himself as Wang Yan’s colleague (not her boss) and immediately charms the family. He’s the kind of guy who’s so comfortable around people that you forget you just met him.
He even exaggerates how great Wang Yan is at work—cue proud dad mode from Wang Kaiming, who’s glowing like the sun.
Awkward Elevator Moments and Sibling Shenanigans
Gao Qian helps the family settle into a hotel and even hires them a private butler. (Yes, really.) In the elevator, Wang Kaiming tells Wang Yan to treat “Xiao Gao” nicely at work. Wang Yan calmly drops the bomb: Gao Qian is actually her boss. Cue shocked parents.
Meanwhile, Wang Yan’s younger sister Wang Lingjun is on a mission. She suspects something’s going on between Gao Qian and her sister. When Wang Yan leaves to “grab clothes,” Lingjun tails her with a phone like she’s auditioning for a spy drama. Gao Qian catches her, freaks out, and literally falls over reacting. Wang Yan? Totally unfazed—this is just normal sibling behavior to her.
She even gives her sister a ride back to campus.
Liao Fanmu: Feeling the Pressure
Liao Fanmu is starting to feel the heat. The moment he laid eyes on Gao Qian, he sensed competition—big time. He tries to get some intel from Wang Lingjun, but all he gets is a vague “they’re just colleagues.”
Later, Wang Yan picks up her parents and spots Liao Fanmu chatting with Lingjun. She gives him a polite smile through the car window and drives off, leaving him literally in the dust. At a red light, she checks the rearview mirror and sees him still standing there.
Lingjun, ever the instigator, suddenly asks if she ever really liked Liao Fanmu. Wang Yan doesn’t answer—her eyes say way more than words.
New Year's Vibes
It’s New Year’s Eve, and the family is in full celebration mode. Wang Kaiming cooks noodles for both daughters, making sure the number of ribs is perfectly equal (because fairness matters, even in stew).
After dinner, the girls take their parents back to the hotel. Wang Yan has been spoiling them these past few days, and her dad couldn’t be happier. He casually asks his wife Yan Fang how many tickets she plans to book back to Leshan. She jokes that as a soft-hearted mom, she’ll cave in if their daughter begs long enough.
Meanwhile, down by the river, Gao Qian sends Wang Yan a simple “Happy New Year” message. Wang Yan sees it, smiles, but doesn’t text back. Instead, she takes a photo with her sister, fireworks lighting up the background.
Final Thoughts
This episode is all about the little moments—the sneakers, the smiles, the unsaid things between people who know each other too well. Gao Qian is clearly stepping up, both as a friend and possibly something more. Liao Fanmu? He knows he’s losing ground. And Wang Yan? She’s not rushing into anything, but her silence speaks volumes.
