Episode Summary

Han Yijing and Jia Fan bond during a seaside sunrise trip, while corporate tensions rise as You Ning schemes to sabotage Yijing’s new endorsement deal. A rooftop family celebration for Jia Fan contrasts with paparazzi-fueled drama when Yijing and Jia Fan’s intimate walk is secretly photographed.

Spoiler Alert

"Wanna Be" Episode 9: Sunrise Feels, Midnight Drama & A Very Suspicious Leaf

Let’s talk about that car nap, y’all. Han Yijing and Jia Fan kick off Episode 9 with a sunrise so picturesque, it’s basically a rom-com screensaver. But here’s the twist: Yijing dozes off mid-ride like someone who’s never heard of caffeine. When Jia Fan gently wakes her at the training center, she sleep-mumbles her ✨grand life wish✨—to sleep well somewhere other than her home or a hotel. Jia Fan, ever the cheeky dream-enabler, adjusts her seatbelt and wishes her luck. (Real ones know this man’s hands deserve their own fan club. Just saying.)

Cut to the beach, where these two shed their stress like last season’s trends. They joke around, splash water, and—plot twist!—fall asleep in the car together after Jia Fan pretends to leave. (Sir, your "regretful U-turn" face is painfully obvious. We see you.)

Back in corporate villain land, CEO Ling spots a mysterious doppelgänger at the office and immediately orders Yijing’s handlers to keep her on lockdown. Meanwhile, Yijing gets ambushed by news of her new Rachel Cosmetics endorsement deal—and a very salty You Ning, who storms in begging her to drop the campaign. When Yijing points out she didn’t "steal" the gig, You Ning throws a tantrum, gets caught by CEO Ling, and proceeds to ugly-cry in her car while plotting revenge via leaked photos. (Pro tip: Never trust a character with initials "HJ" in their contacts. Spicy drama incoming!)

The episode’s wholesome award goes to Jia Fan’s fam, who throw him a rooftop BBQ celebration. His dad gifts a scale ("Just keep trying, son!"), his aunt threatens to revoke his seafood market shares if he quits, and Jia Fan…models his new jacket like it’s Milan Fashion Week. Peak chaotic family energy.

Now for the real tea: Yijing finally accepts Jia Fan’s friend request (slow clap for digital progress), and their elevator "meet-cute" turns into a spicy chicken feet date. Jia Fan hits her with the smoothest line: "The point isn’t the chicken feet…it’s sharing them with my girlfriend." Cue Yijing chugging water…from his cup. (Classic.) Their post-dinner walk gets even cuter when Jia Fan ties their hands together "to match paces"—but that sweet moment gets snapped by a paparazzi camera.

Spoiler Bombs:

  • You Ning teams up with gossip king Huang Jinde, dangling blurry "Yijing’s secret cub" photos as bait.
  • CEO Ling’s icy "you chose this path" speech to Yijing hints at dark backstory crumbs.
  • Jia Fan’s runway walk? 10/10. His ability to notice Yijing’s loose shoelaces? 100/10. That leaf in his hair? Criminally underrated.

Final thought: Someone get these two a security detail…and a lifetime supply of chicken feet.