In Love With Your Dimples Episode 9 Recap
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He Qizhan was astonished to hear that Lu Zhiyi had kissed Tang Shuangli in the elevator. Rumors spread quickly, with one colleague even speculating about Lu Zhiyi having a "weird fetish" after hearing he'd taken off Tang Shuangli's shoes. He Qizhan immediately confronted Lu Zhiyi, accusing him of being a jerk. Lu Zhiyi initially claimed Tang Shuangli was having difficulty breathing, likening his actions to aiding someone in cardiac arrest or severe suffocation.
He Qizhan scoffed at this, and Lu Zhiyi eventually admitted he "just wanted to kiss her," noting that Tang Shuangli hadn't resisted. He Qizhan was appalled by Lu Zhiyi's audacity and disregard for her consent, but Lu Zhiyi dismissed his concerns, advising him to mind his own business. Meanwhile, in her room, Tang Shuangli was in disbelief, replaying the kiss in her mind and questioning why she hadn't pushed Lu Zhiyi away.
She pondered her true feelings and why Lu Zhiyi seemed determined to provoke her. He Qizhan called her out to the balcony, expressing his outrage on her behalf and threatening to end his friendship with Lu Zhiyi if he had forced her. Tang Shuangli, however, confessed her claustrophobia, explaining that when the elevator malfunctioned and the lights went out, Lu Zhiyi's kiss had been a form of help.
Despite this explanation, He Qizhan remained suspicious, feeling there was "something going on" between them. Tang Shuangli then revealed that she had known Lu Zhiyi before, which made He Qizhan understand why Lu Zhiyi had transferred her from reception to his office. Tang Shuangli asked He Qizhan to clarify to Lu Zhiyi that her relationship with He Qiaosheng was strictly that of college friends and that she was not a "spy" for him.
However, He Qizhan refused, citing his close relationship with his brother, He Qiaosheng, and the awkwardness of living with Tang Shuangli. The next morning, He Qiaosheng set his own plans in motion. He called Ye Lin, requesting that she find someone skilled in Photoshop from the IT department to meet him immediately. He then contacted Andy and Alice separately, asking them to send him old photos of Tang Shuangli (whom he referred to as Ella) from their college days.
Back at the office, He Qizhan, feigning a headache, sought attention from Zhao Mengdi. Upon learning his discomfort was linked to Tang Shuangli, Zhao Mengdi grew visibly jealous. Despite her pique, she prepared coffee for him, commenting that he and Tang Shuangli shared similar tastes. Tang Shuangli observed Zhao Mengdi's coldness towards her but was unsure what she had done to upset her.
Entering Lu Zhiyi's office, Tang Shuangli tried to clear the air, reiterating that He Qiaosheng was merely a college friend and that she was not a company spy. She offered to resign if he still didn't trust her. When Lu Zhiyi remained silent, she began packing her belongings to return to reception. However, Lu Zhiyi changed his mind, telling her to stay.
He argued that after the previous day's elevator incident, her immediate departure would only fuel further rumors and make them appear guilty. Reluctantly, Tang Shuangli agreed to stay but wondered if Lu Zhiyi genuinely trusted her or merely wished to keep her under surveillance. He then strictly forbade her from using her programming talents to assist Zhaoyue, emphasizing the competitive relationship between Tianzhuo and Zhaoyue.
Later, Zhao Mengdi returned to He Qizhan's office to apologize for her earlier rude behavior, much to his relief. She insisted he finish his coffee and then, in a suggestive move, wiped his mouth. Tang Shuangli arrived and witnessed the intimate moment, noticing lipstick on He Qizhan's face, leading her to suspect a romantic relationship between them. Tang Shuangli then thanked Zhao Mengdi for discreetly shielding her from photographers during the elevator incident.
Zhao Mengdi seized the opportunity to question Tang Shuangli about her relationship with Lu Zhiyi, advising her to commit to him if she truly liked him and not to string along other potential suitors. Tang Shuangli quickly deduced that Zhao Mengdi herself had feelings for He Qizhan, which Zhao Mengdi shyly confirmed, asking Tang Shuangli to keep it quiet. Lu Zhiyi, seeing the lipstick on He Qizhan's face, chuckled but said nothing directly.
Instead, he discussed their plan to find the mole by creating a "vulnerability" in the server and monitoring it. He Qizhan was puzzled by Lu Zhiyi's amusement until Lu Zhiyi told him to look in a mirror. Using his phone camera, He Qizhan discovered the lipstick on his face, realizing Lu Zhiyi's subtle jab and his own unwitting blunder.
Zhao Mengdi later pressed Tang Shuangli again about her relationship with He Qizhan, to which Tang Shuangli reassured her that they were strictly roommates and friends, with no romantic ties. Zhao Mengdi, still unsure of He Qizhan's feelings for her, asked Tang Shuangli for help, which Tang Shuangli readily agreed to provide. They light-heartedly discussed He Qizhan's cluelessness when it came to romance.
Tang Shuangli playfully suggested that since there was an implied kiss (referring to the lipstick incident), He Qizhan "has to take responsibility." Zhao Mengdi retorted by playfully reminding Tang Shuangli about her own elevator kiss. That evening, He Qiaosheng presented Tang Shuangli with an album of her photos before they headed to a Japanese restaurant. He noticed Tang Shuangli wasn't wearing the bracelet he had given her, and she explained she had simply forgotten it.
Throughout dinner, He Qiaosheng began to feign intoxication, lamenting the immense pressures of running a company, the constant financial worries, and the "humiliation" he endured to secure projects. Tang Shuangli tried to comfort him and urged him to stop drinking. As he became seemingly more inebriated, he intentionally revealed his bank card PIN (616161) and his apartment address and password (Henghe Garden Stage 3, Room 2699, also 616161).
Meanwhile, Lu Zhiyi's ex-girlfriend, Gu Ling, arrived back in the city after a long flight. Her first priority was not rest, but to have her friend drive her directly to Lu Zhiyi's company, where she held an investment. She was delighted to spot Lu Zhiyi walking his dog late that night. Despite her friend's reminder that "wise people don't dwell on their exes," Gu Ling declared her determination to win Lu Zhiyi back "within three days."
A flashback revealed her youthful confidence in getting Lu Zhiyi's phone number years ago. As the night progressed, He Qizhan grew increasingly worried about Tang Shuangli. He couldn't reach her or He Qiaosheng by phone. Suspecting Tang Shuangli might be with Lu Zhiyi, he called him, but Lu Zhiyi hung up without confirming anything, reinforcing He Qizhan's belief that Tang Shuangli was indeed with him.
Tang Shuangli eventually called He Qizhan to assure him she was safe after taking He Qiaosheng home, but mentioned He Qiaosheng was "as heavy as the Hulk when he's drunk." Still concerned, He Qizhan tried calling his brother again, only to find his phone turned off. Fearing "nothing good can happen" if Tang Shuangli was alone with He Qiaosheng, he called Ye Lin.
Ye Lin falsely claimed she was with He Qiaosheng, stating they had met a client and he was drunk. He Qizhan believed her, temporarily relieved that Tang Shuangli wasn't with his brother. Back at He Qiaosheng's apartment, Tang Shuangli struggled to care for the seemingly unconscious He Qiaosheng. While she went to find a trash can, He Qiaosheng stealthily removed his shirt. Tang Shuangli returned, averted her eyes from his bare chest, and helped him put a shirt back on. When she attempted to leave, she found the door locked, realizing she was trapped inside. Separately, Gu Ling, taking advantage of Lu Zhiyi being out, had sneaked into his house.
