Episode Summary
Ding Zhitong and Gan Yang reunite unexpectedly at the train station and share a romantic, emotional day together. Zhitong faces sabotage at work, but Gan Yang supports her with heartfelt gestures and surprises. The episode ends with rain-soaked romance, cozy moments at home, and a viral video that helps clear Gan Yang’s name professionally.
Spoiler Alert
Episode 11 of Eat Run Love is a rollercoaster of emotions, sweet surprises, and just the right amount of drama to keep you hooked.
A Surprise Reunion at the Station
The episode kicks off with a heart-fluttering moment: Ding Zhitong unexpectedly bumps into Gan Yang at the train station. Cue the smiles and skipped beats — both are surprised and overjoyed. They almost miss their trains in the excitement. Zhitong boards hers just in time, breathless. Qinyu, her friend, totally gets the long-distance relationship thing and doesn’t blame her one bit.
While Qinyu is away in the restroom, Gan Yang calls again. The couple shares a brief, joy-filled call — until the train enters a tunnel, cutting the signal. In a mini panic, they both rush toward the train doors, thinking it’s a phone issue. A fellow passenger finally clues them in: it’s just the tunnel. Classic.
Work Woes and Sabotage
Zhitong had planned to use a business trip to sneak a quick visit home — she hasn't seen her mom in half a year. But things derail at a client meeting in Hangzhou. A small data error sparks tension. While the investor, Mr. Huang, lets it slide, Deborah, Zhitong’s boss, is not amused. She slaps Zhitong with a poor performance rating.
Turns out, this wasn’t Zhitong’s fault. Jia Fan, ever the office snake, deliberately withheld important documents. Deborah had asked him to deliver them to Zhitong, but she was too focused on editing a proposal to hear his knock — so he walked off without handing them over. Shady.
A Call That Says It All
Feeling down, Zhitong messages Gan Yang, who’s in a meeting with Dr. Chen. Gan Yang immediately excuses himself (props to Chen for being cool about it) and video calls her. Zhitong tries to act cheerful but can’t fool him. When he urges her to be her true self with him, the facade breaks. She tears up and tells him their plans are off — she’s being sent to Jinan instead.
The Surprise of All Surprises
That night, Zhitong calls her mom to explain she can’t come home — again. But just as she’s hanging up, Qinyu announces another change of plans: they’re not leaving for Jinan until tomorrow. Zhitong doesn’t call her mom back, afraid of jinxing it again.
Then she gets a call about a package delivery. Thinking it’s a gift from Gan Yang, she heads out. But it’s even better — Gan Yang himself shows up, covering her eyes from behind. She jokingly guesses two other guys, and you can practically see the jealousy spark in Gan Yang’s eyes.
A Heartfelt Trip Home
Gan Yang insists on driving her home that night — he only has one evening, and he’s making it count. Zhitong wonders how he even knew about her canceled trip, and quickly guesses he must’ve somehow convinced Deborah to change the itinerary. And she’s right. Gan Yang had Dr. Chen set up a meeting with Deborah, which led to the shift.
Gan Yang comes prepared with snacks and thoughtful gifts but doesn’t go inside Zhitong’s home. Her mom isn’t there — she’s out running her pancake stall. Zhitong finds her, helps cook, and wins praise from the neighbors. Her mom beams with pride.
At home, they share a warm meal, and Zhitong makes her mom promise not to run the stall during bad weather or when she’s unwell. She even adds a neighbor on WeChat to keep an eye on her mom — daughter goals.
A Night of Romance (and a Little Jealousy)
Zhitong brings her mom’s homemade braised beef to Gan Yang. But uh-oh — Feng Sheng sees them together and walks away, clearly heartbroken.
Meanwhile, Gan Yang has planned a dreamy surprise: a small light display, complete with fairy lights and a pair of earrings for Zhitong. She’s touched, especially seeing the cuts on his hands from setting it all up. They kiss under the lights — it’s pure rom-com magic.
The Sleepover (And the Mouse)
On the way back, Zhitong falls asleep, cradling a jar of origami cranes Gan Yang made. He snaps a sweet photo before gently waking her up.
Since she shares her apartment, they can’t go inside together. So they sit on the stairwell, talking and kissing despite occasional interruptions. Eventually, her roommate calls and insists they both stay over — she doesn’t mind. Zhitong sets up a floor bed for Gan Yang, who’s used to a luxury villa but doesn’t complain.
That is...until he spots a mouse.
Terrified, he jumps on a chair but lies to Zhitong, saying he’s just going to the bathroom. The rest of the night, he stays awake, slipper in hand, ready to battle the rodent while still holding Zhitong’s hand. Talk about commitment.
Love Means Sleeping on the Floor (With Mosquitoes)
The next morning, Zhitong realizes Gan Yang barely slept. She starts thinking maybe it’s time to ask for a raise and move somewhere nicer. But Gan Yang? He’s all smiles, saying he’d rather get bitten by mosquitoes than not be by her side.
Viral Redemption
Back at work, Gan Yang’s company faces rumors that they're faking product issues for clout. Wang Yi messages him in a panic. Zhitong tells Dr. Chen to check it out — she trusts his judgment.
Dr. Chen visits their studio. Gan Yang handles the scandal like a pro, going live to clear things up. Netizens love it. Chen says only one thing: “The coffee here’s pretty good.” Translation? He’s impressed.
A Rainy Concert and Sweet Goodbyes
Zhitong watches the livestream and texts Gan Yang — her boyfriend’s glowing on camera.
Deborah, still impressed by Zhitong’s work, has her continue on Mr. Huang’s case. Zhitong earns a five-star review, snaps a pic to celebrate, and gets a surprise invite: Gan Yang is in Shanghai and wants to take her to a concert.
They meet, embrace, and — without tickets — sit outside the venue, listening and feeling blissfully happy. Then, the sky opens up. Gan Yang shields her with his jacket as they run through the rain.
They end up back at Zhitong’s place, on the stairwell again, sharing whispers and kisses, too in love to care who sees.
Final Thoughts
Episode 11 is full of small but meaningful moments — from train platform reunions to heartfelt gestures and late-night mouse battles. Gan Yang and Ding Zhitong’s love story continues to grow deeper, proving that sometimes, love really is about the little things — and maybe a slipper-ready hand to fight off rodents.
