Episode Summary
In this emotionally charged episode, Ding Zhitong and Gan Yang share a touching night under the stars, strengthening their bond. Zhitong bravely refuses to delete a viral post exposing an unfair interview, eventually leading to a public apology and the firing of the responsible interviewer. The two travel to Shanghai together—after a near-miss at the train station—and grow closer during the journey. As Zhitong prepares for her next interview, Gan Yang invites her to his marathon, hinting at a big confession. She cancels her return trip to support him, setting the stage for a meaningful moment.
Spoiler Alert
Episode 6 of Eat Run Love delivers a heartfelt blend of emotional breakthroughs, bold decisions, and a train station near-miss that feels like it came straight out of a rom-com—but make it Chinese, and better.
Stars, Screams, and Dreams
The episode kicks off with Ding Zhitong waking up in a car to find Gan Yang sitting quietly on a hillside. Confused but curious, she learns that he brought her there because he remembered her love for the stars during a past computer repair session. The spot is perfect—clear skies, a galaxy above, and a quiet moment of nostalgia. Zhitong recalls watching the stars with her parents as a child, but the memory turns bittersweet due to her father's passing.
To lift her spirits, Gan Yang starts shouting into the night, encouraging Zhitong to vent her emotions too. It turns into a mini therapy session under the stars—Zhitong screams out her promise to work hard and give her mother a better life. In return, she tells Gan Yang that she believes he’ll be a successful sneaker mogul one day. He fires right back, saying she’ll be a self-made boss lady. They seal it with a high five and matching yells into the night sky. It’s corny. It’s cute. It works.
The Online Post That Shakes Things Up
Zhitong’s online post about her unpleasant interview experience at MoQi, a major sneaker company, starts gaining traction fast. Gan Yang, ever the realist, warns her to be prepared—good or bad, she’s going to hear from them. Sure enough, just after their call ends, MoQi reaches out. They offer a diplomatic apology and ask her to delete the post.
Zhitong refuses.
Her friends, Song Mingmei and Feng Sheng, urge her to take it down, worried about her career. But Zhitong is determined—someone has to speak up, and she's not backing down. Gan Yang shows up, not to talk her out of it, but to fully support her. He believes MoQi’s too big to retaliate, and that this might actually change something. Zhitong is visibly moved.
Karma Comes Quick
Turns out, she was right. MoQi publicly apologizes and even fires the interviewer, Ma Wende. Just as Zhitong is celebrating, Lin Xiao shows up to confess—she didn’t speak up during the interview incident, but she later gave MoQi the chat logs that proved what happened. And guess who gave her the courage to do that? Gan Yang.
Zhitong thanks him and even suggests they go running together. Oh, and bonus: she’s made it through to the third round of interviews. Where? Shanghai. And guess who’s also going to Shanghai for a marathon? You guessed it—Gan Yang.
Snacks, Trains, and a Small Disaster
Gan Yang goes full prep mode for their train ride and buys all of Zhitong’s favorite snacks. His roommate Wang Yi mistakenly thinks they’re for her and is comically touched... until she realizes not a single item is for her. Gan Yang also fights tooth and nail to secure train tickets, eventually snagging one and sending Zhitong a celebratory photo. She’s thrilled and drifts off to sleep dreaming of the next day.
But the next morning? Disaster strikes. Gan Yang goes to the wrong station.
Zhitong urges him to change his ticket fast. He sprints like a man on a mission, driving like he’s in Fast & Furious: Shanghai Drift. But he’s just a second too late. Zhitong watches from inside the train as Gan Yang runs up just as the doors close. Oof.
But wait—plot twist. Just as she’s settling in and listening to music with her newly bought shared earphones, Gan Yang calls. She turns and he’s right there. Turns out he checked the route, bought a new ticket for the same train, and even swapped his first-class seat for one next to her. He comes armed with snacks, motion sickness meds, and pillows. Zhitong asks if he always travels like this. Nope—this is his first train ride.
Even the girls sitting nearby swoon at how thoughtful and handsome he is. Gan Yang, knowing how boring long trips can be, even prepped jokes to keep her entertained. They laugh, listen to music, and fall asleep shoulder to shoulder. In the morning, he shields her face from the sun with his hand. She wakes with a smile.
Shanghai, Interviews, and Unfinished Sentences
After arriving in Shanghai, Zhitong heads to MoQi’s headquarters for the next interview round. She’s nervous and heads to the restroom, where she bumps into Feng Sheng. They decide to explore the city together if they both get the job—fingers crossed.
Meanwhile, Gan Yang calls and asks her to watch his marathon the next day. He hints he has something important to say. But Zhitong already has return tickets for that afternoon. He’s clearly disappointed. She hangs up, but then—surprise! She cancels her ticket and texts him: she’ll be there.
Gan Yang is over the moon and sends her his location. Zhitong rushes to the hotel only to realize the room is way too expensive. And that’s where the episode leaves us—on the edge of a possible confession, with a hotel that’s probably charging by the minute.
Final Thoughts
Episode 6 leans into the warmth and chemistry between Ding Zhitong and Gan Yang. It's full of genuine emotion, relatable career drama, and a slow-burn romance that’s finally starting to ignite. Between train ticket chaos, online courage, and shy glances under the stars, this is one of the series’ most heartfelt episodes yet.
Stay tuned—Gan Yang hasn’t said what he wanted to say... and we really want to hear it.
