Episode Summary
Emotional grenades detonate as Han Yijing confronts lingering trauma from her past with Liao Jinyuan, while Jia Fan battles jealousy and CEO Ling plays puppetmaster. Flashbacks reveal Jinyuan’s forced abandonment of Yijing post-accident, and present-day tensions escalate with cover shoot politics, drunken confessions, and a cliffhanger-worthy “I can’t stay away” declaration.
Spoiler Alert
"Wanna Be" Episode 15: Midnight Confessions & Old Ghosts
Let’s talk about this episode serving drama with a side of emotional whiplash. Buckle up, folks.
We open with Jia Fan quietly playing knight-in-shining-Toyota for Han Yijing after her exhausting night. When she mutters about being hungry (girl’s still in full glam gown, priorities intact), he suggests a drive instead of snacks. Cue the soft hand-hold and late-night highway vibes – but don’t get too cozy yet. Flashbacks are coming to ruin everything.
Rewind to Trauma Central:
Post-car-crash Yijing wakes up in the hospital convinced she spots Liao Jinyuan’s silhouette. She tries to bolt after him like a wounded gazelle, only to collapse into Si Min’s arms. The kicker? Si Min reveals no one’s heard from Jinyuan for weeks. Yijing’s tear-streaked denial ("Maybe he didn’t see the news!") hits harder than a K-drama montage.
But plot twist – that shadow was Jinyuan. Local villain CEO Ling intercepts him outside the hospital, threatening a "three-year no-contact rule" (or mutual destruction, because subtlety’s dead). Jinyuan walks away sobbing while Yijing’s left thinking he ghosted her. Brutal.
Present Day Shenanigans:
Jinyuan’s back as high-powered editor "Leslie," drinking with old pal Xing Mo who’s side-eyeing his dramatic career glow-up. Meanwhile, half the cast is tossing in bed: Yijing nearly trashes Jinyuan’s vintage proposal necklace (until he drunkenly calls – classic), Jia Fan stalks her apartment like a lovesick guard dog, and Ling’s probably burning sage to cleanse Jinyuan’s energy.
The comedy gold? Jia Fan’s sudden toxic masculinity moment at the fish market when Xiaoru gushes over "hot editor Leslie." Dude starts aggressively scaling fish like he’s auditioning for Top Chef. Xiaoru’s advice? "If she’s avoiding him, she’s obsessed with him." Jia Fan’s face says "I regret this conversation."
Fashion World Fireworks:
Yijing slays a photoshoot pretending she’s unbothered, but Ling sees through her "I’m over him" act immediately: "One wobble, and I’ll disown you." Cold. Meanwhile, messy queen You Ning gets fired after her viral meltdown… and all she cares about is getting Jinyuan’s number. Priorities!
The episode’s juiciest showdown? Ling vs. Jinyuan at a tense café meeting. She demands to know why he’s considering Jia Fan for the magazine cover (read: Why are you haunting my protégé?). His reply? A stone-cold "None of your business." But when Ling warns him to stay away from Yijing, he drops the mic: "I can’t."
Final Notes:
- Jia Fan’s dad gives him 1950s courtship advice involving salmon slices. It goes as well as you’d expect.
- Yijing finally tells Jia Fan about her Jinyuan history. Someone check this man’s blood pressure.
- Xing Mo tries to flirt-feed Ling gourmet bar snacks. She’s too busy being a corporate ice queen to notice.
Verdict: This episode’s like a luxury handbag – all shiny surfaces with chaos spilling out the seams. Bring popcorn.
