Episode Summary
Jia Fan vows to prove Han Yijing wrong by joining a modeling audition, sparking a clash of wills. Between fish market chaos, cryptic exes, and a very impulsive haircut, the episode serves fiery rival-to-ally vibes (with a side of shrimp-scented drama).
Spoiler Alert
"Wanna Be" Episode 3: Dead Fish, Drama Queens & A Pair of Scissors
Let’s just say Episode 3 had more twists than a shrimp trying to escape Jia Fan’s fish market cooler. Buckle up for drama (and one very stressed-out celebrity cat mom).
The Jia Fan Chronicles
Our fishmonger-turned-aspiring-model (Jia Fan) is busy Googling Han Yijing’s ~glorious~ post-car-crash comeback articles while sprawled on his bed. His takeaway? “Girl treats modeling like it’s a dynastic revolution. Chill, please.” Meanwhile, Han Yijing’s drowning in tabloid hell—think conspiracy theories, shady clickbait, and the crushing weight of public scrutiny. Her only emotional support? Laika, her judgmental cat who clearly needs a raise.
Hospital Hijinks
Over at the ER, Ding Chen (still rocking that ankle cast) ambushes Jia Fan: “Remember when you concussed me with a fire extinguisher? Let’s do lunch!” Jia Fan, ever the gentleman, treats him to what we can only assume was the most awkward meal of 2023. Ding Chen casually drops modeling salary stats, lighting dollar signs in Jia Fan’s eyes…until Dad’s hypertension medication emergency calls him home. Pro tip: Never leave blood pressure meds where a half-blind parent can’t find them. Bruises ensue.
Zodiac-Level Pettiness
Han Yijing, now armed with Jia Fan’s number thanks to her hospital spy network, texts him: “Quit the audition. You’ll fail. Bye.” Predictably, this backfires spectacularly. Jia Fan’s response? Channeling his inner underdog protagonist: “I’ll make her eat those words!” Cue Han Yijing rage-dialing him, only to get hung up on. Girl’s so mad she storms a fish market in stilettos. Respect.
Seafood Showdown
At Jia Fan’s workplace, ex-flame Qu Ruoqing drops by for a ✨farewell sushi date✨ before jetting off abroad. Awkwardness peaks when Han Yijing—in full incognito-(fail) mode—gets recognized and bolts through the stalls like Tom Cruise in Mission: Impossible. Jia Fan heroically shoves her into a storage closet, deadpanning: “Wear a mask next time, sweetie.” The tension? Palpable. The sexual chemistry? Also palpable.
Glow-Up Gambles
Jia Fan recruits BFF Dong Xiaoru as his hype woman/ drill sergeant. Her terms? “If you make it, I’m your only stylist.” Deal. Cue montage of steamed broccoli, sad protein shakes, and Shu Bo—the “walking coach” who initially declares Jia Fan hopeless. Our boy negotiates like he’s closing a lobster deal, and suddenly Shu’s all in. But plot twist: Han Yijing crashes training, threatens to report Shu’s “illegal” studio, and…snip. Gone is Jia Fan’s man-bun.
Mic Drop Moment
Jia Fan stares her down: “You crawled back from rock bottom. So can I.” Han Yijing’s face says she’s equal parts furious and…impressed? Someone get this man a trophy for Most Improved Rival-to-Lover Arc.
