Hello, I'm At Your Service Episode 9 Recap
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Lou Yuan met Dong Dong'en and took her to eat hairy crabs, noticing her peeling technique had improved significantly. Dong Dong'en admitted she had studied various methods after feeling embarrassed during their last meal, believing self-improvement was key to finding a better partner. Lou Yuan countered that someone who truly likes her would appreciate her as she is and would want to grow alongside her. Dong Dong'en then shared her history with Zhang Jiamu, her former college senior.
They started dating after working on projects together, but the relationship ended when he cheated. During that difficult time, she met Ke Maoxu, who recognized her talent and encouraged her not to let a bad relationship hold her back, which led her to join Ba'er Creative. She explained that while she initially stayed out of gratitude, she now genuinely enjoys the supportive team atmosphere, believing they can succeed together despite challenges.
The next morning, Secretary Huang, dressed provocatively, approached Wang Zijian to discuss work and invited him to lunch, insisting she had something important to tell him. Wang Zijian reluctantly agreed. At the restaurant, they ran into Cao Ya dining with a male friend. After a brief, awkward exchange, Cao Ya and her companion left for another restaurant. At Peony Corporation, Lou Yuan saw Zhang Jiamu, who was meeting with an executive about replacing the air conditioning system.
Lou Yuan learned that Zhang Jiamu was the current CEO of Xianling and had married Yuan Misi, the daughter of Xianling's chairman. Upon discovering this, Lou Yuan immediately arranged for the Ba'er team to present their proposal the next day. Later, Zhang Jiamu visited Ba'er Creative and apologized to Dong Dong'en for leaving abruptly at the orchard, offering to treat her to dinner to make amends. Dong Dong'en firmly rejected him, defining their relationship as strictly professional.
When Zhang Jiamu tried to grab her arm, Ke Maoxu intervened. Angered, Zhang Jiamu accused her of putting on an act and warned her to expect trouble. After he left, Zhang Jiamu began retaliating professionally by making unreasonable and incessant demands for revisions to Ba'er's proposal without clear feedback. Feeling responsible, Dong Dong'en met with Lou Yuan.
Before he could tell her about Zhang Jiamu's marriage, she explained how their client was deliberately tormenting the team and requested a three-day extension. Lou Yuan agreed but stated there could be no further delays. That evening, Zhang Jiamu called Dong Dong'en, rejected the latest proposal, and demanded she immediately meet him at a bar called Max to discuss it, threatening to withhold payment.
As she was leaving, Lou Yuan called, and she told him she was going to deliver documents and might be late. At Max, Zhang Jiamu was buying drinks for the entire bar. He confronted Dong Dong'en, tried to embrace her, and accused her of faking her rejection now that she had a new man. He mocked her job, calling her a "client's lick dog," and flaunted the power he held over their project.
When Dong Dong'en retorted that some clients weren't even human, he poured wine on her. She slapped him, and as he raised his hand to strike her, Su Qi stepped in to block the blow. Lou Yuan then arrived, referred to Zhang Jiamu as their "second-tier client," and warned him to respect his girlfriend. Zhang Jiamu arrogantly boasted about his wealth before Lou Yuan escorted Dong Dong'en out. As they left, Zhang Jiamu yelled that their contract was terminated.
Lou Yuan later confronted Su Qi about his convenient presence, suggesting he was meddling in personal affairs under the guise of competition, which Su Qi denied. Lou Yuan took Dong Dong'en to a steamed bun shop where she borrowed dry clothes. He then officially told her that Zhang Jiamu was married to the Xianling chairman's daughter.
Dong Dong'en reflected on how Zhang Jiamu, who was once just like them, had been corrupted by wealth and now used it to bully others, which she found deeply unfair. Meanwhile, Ma Chengshu tried to win Hai back by bringing breakfast to the studio. Dong Dong'en advised him that the root of their problem wasn't something material gifts could fix, but she encouraged his persistence, wishing for them to be happy.
Concurrently, Zhang Jiamu, his wife Yuan Misi, and his mother-in-law Mrs. Liu, the chairman of Xianling, met with Peony Corporation to discuss a partnership. Zhang Jiamu was stunned when Lou Yuan was introduced as the executive handling their project. At a subsequent dinner arranged by Mrs. Liu, Lou Yuan brought Dong Dong'en as his girlfriend. Mrs. Liu praised the couple and pressured them about marriage, then had Zhang Jiamu pour their drinks. At his wife's request, Zhang Jiamu, who had trained in bel canto, was made to sing for the guests and launched into a boisterous rendition of "The Song of Heroes."
