Encounter with You Episode 9 Recap
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Wan Xinxin received a phone call from Liu Wei, who demanded that she immediately leave the city with her son, threatening to send a legal notice to Shi Lu if she delayed. Wan Xinxin pleaded for time to get settled, but Liu Wei was unyielding, warning of consequences if Qin Gang were to pursue custody. Wan Xinxin reluctantly agreed to Liu Wei's terms. Soon after, Hua Ming returned home with groceries.
He noticed Wan Xinxin's somber mood, and despite her insistence that she didn't want to eat, he began preparing dinner. He also suggested that she should allow Qin Gang's mother to see her grandson, explaining that he had accepted some items from Qin Gang on her behalf and that they could be donated. Wan Xinxin, however, refused to elaborate on her decision and seemed distressed.
Hua Ming, finding her unreasonable, criticized her for quitting her job without a plan, reminding her that she was now a mother and couldn't rely solely on friends like Xu Ke. Wan Xinxin retorted that she had always been unreliable and that it was her decision to depend on Xu Ke. Angered, she fired Hua Ming, telling him to leave and stop interfering in her life.
Before he left, Hua Ming, still caring, gave her detailed instructions for feeding the baby. Meanwhile, stumbling out of a restaurant drunk, Xu Ke confronted Shi Lu, telling her he disliked seeing her grovel to clients and questioning her self-respect. Shi Lu retorted, asking if she needed his approval or if he had the right to control her.
She explained that she endures humiliation to save her company and its employees, as preventing a decade of hard work from being destroyed by a 2 million deficit and a potential lawsuit was more important than her dignity. Xu Ke declared his affection for her, insisting she was precious to him, and promised to solve her problem by selling his house to provide the money.
Shi Lu remained skeptical, calling his promise a typical male ploy and doubting that his "dignity" could solve her financial woes. Xu Ke reaffirmed his commitment, telling her his house key was hidden under the doormat at his front door and urging her to believe in his ability to help. The next day, Hua Ming encountered Xu Ke at their building. Xu Ke was there to retrieve his property deed.
Hua Ming briefly mentioned that Wan Xinxin had been hacked, suggesting Qin Gang's involvement. Xu Ke entered Wan Xinxin's apartment, intending to see her and convey his reassurance that he could resolve her issues. Later, Hua Ming found a note from Wan Xinxin on the table. In it, she expressed regret for possibly breaking her promises and stated her intention to leave for a while with her son, vowing to stay strong.
Shocked by her sudden departure, Hua Ming immediately drove off to find her. At the same time, Shi Lu was struggling with the legal battles facing her company, which lacked the funds even for a lawyer's deposit. She then received a call from Assistant Wang of UBay Group, who informed her that UBay had received the compensation and withdrawn their lawsuit. Shi Lu was astonished, and Wang clarified that her "boyfriend" had personally delivered the payment that morning.
Shortly after, Shi Lu's own assistant confirmed the withdrawal of the lawsuit and a 1. 5 million yuan transfer to the company account from Xu Ke's private account, leaving Shi Lu stunned by Xu Ke's unexpected commitment. Hua Ming eventually located Wan Xinxin and reprimanded her for attempting to run away, arguing that her actions were self-deceptive and would lead to her son being deprived of knowing his father.
He urged her to stay and face her challenges with her friends. While they were talking, Wan Xinxin received a call from Xu Ke. He apologized for selling his house without consulting her and explained that she and her son could stay in his small rented apartment after two days, as he was about to leave for a business trip.
Distressed that she had indirectly caused Xu Ke's sacrifice, Wan Xinxin then received another call, this time from Shi Lu, who urgently needed to find Xu Ke. Wan Xinxin directed Shi Lu to Xu Ke's newly rented apartment, which was conveniently located directly across from Shi Lu's place. Shi Lu rushed to the apartment across the street but found no one there. Remembering Xu Ke's casual remark about his key being under the doormat, she found it and entered.
Inside, she was astonished to discover the apartment entirely filled with various photographs of herself. After Hua Ming convinced her to return, Wan Xinxin confronted Xu Ke, questioning his decision to sell his house. Xu Ke explained that he felt responsible because he had recommended her job to her. He asserted that as her friend, Shi Lu's potential future lover, and the baby's godfather, he was compelled both emotionally and rationally to take responsibility.
He shared his plan to go on a business trip to earn money so they could eventually rent a larger home, asking Hua Ming to manage the moving logistics. As Xu Ke prepared to leave, Wan Xinxin tried to persuade him not to meet Shi Lu, but Shi Lu arrived nonetheless. Shi Lu accused Xu Ke of trying to prove something to her, reiterating that she didn't need his help and would never reciprocate his feelings.
Xu Ke confessed his love for her, stating it was a personal matter that required no return. Shi Lu, firm in her resolve, offered to repay him with interest. Xu Ke, rejecting a simple repayment, proposed becoming a shareholder in her company, framing it as "bottom fishing" during its difficult time to prosper with its future growth. Shi Lu reluctantly agreed to grant him a proportional share.
Xu Ke playfully declared himself a new shareholder, jokingly calling them all his employees and entrusting them with his "little investment." Wan Xinxin and Hua Ming then bid Xu Ke farewell as he departed for his trip. To help Wan Xinxin build confidence and temper her will, Hua Ming took her on an outdoor survival training trip, leaving the baby in Xu Chunli's temporary care.
At home, Xu Chunli expressed concern for Jiang Kaiyang's unemployment and suggested various job opportunities, which he dismissed. He then inquired about the relationship between Wan Xinxin and Qin Gang. Xu Chunli reported that Qin Gang was constantly requesting to see his son, but she refused to allow it, believing he didn't deserve it. Jiang Kaiyang countered that, despite the divorce, Qin Gang was still the father, and denying him access was unreasonable.
He suggested that Xu Chunli, as Wan Xinxin's sister, should help ease her burden, perhaps by caring for the child. He also argued for the importance of the child having the Qin family's acknowledgment for his future. He proposed a strategy of allowing Qin Gang to see the child to "invest his emotions" but not to yield custody, ensuring the child could benefit from the Qin family's resources.
Later that evening, Jiang Kaiyang called Qin Gang to his house to discuss the child. When Qin Gang arrived, he voiced his frustration that Wan Xinxin was preventing his mother from seeing the child and making him look bad. Jiang Kaiyang gently reminded Qin Gang of his past actions but then shifted the focus to the child's well-being, proposing that Qin Gang or his mother could see the child by giving advance notice, allowing for appropriate arrangements to be made.
