Love Formula Episode 9 Recap
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Han Yansheng arrived at the library and found Jian Dan diligently working on a math problem. He expressed surprise at her presence, especially since he believed she had a boyfriend yet was participating in Singles' Day activities. Jian Dan quickly denied having a boyfriend. Han Yansheng then questioned if the person she previously mentioned, someone good at math with beautiful handwriting and shared interests, wasn't her boyfriend.
Jian Dan clarified that he was just her math pen pal, a revelation that secretly pleased Han Yansheng. When Jian Dan left to get water, her phone began ringing persistently. Concerned about disturbing others, Han Yansheng answered it. It was Jian Dan's grandmother on the line. After Jian Dan returned and took the call, her grandmother, speaking at length, inquired if the young man who had answered the phone was her new boyfriend.
Jian Dan promptly denied it, explaining he was merely a coursemate, and quickly ended the call, expressing her frustration to Han Yansheng for answering her phone and causing the misunderstanding. She emphasized that she certainly did not have a boyfriend. Han Yansheng retorted that she herself had spoken of a date the previous night. Jian Dan clarified that a date doesn't necessarily imply a boyfriend, pointing out that their current meeting could also be considered a "date."
Han Yansheng then brought up the person she admired, who was good at math, had beautiful handwriting, and shared common interests, asking if that wasn't her boyfriend. Jian Dan insisted he was just her pen pal, leading Han Yansheng to quip that if she had said so earlier, it would have prevented all the confusion.
Meanwhile, Mi Fen, unaware of the wish Jian Dan had written for her (as they had swapped wishes), was ecstatic when Yuan Sen brought her to his studio. Her excitement grew even more when Yuan Sen revealed they would dress up as her favorite anime characters, Yue Luo and Ling Xi, for a couple's photoshoot. This was Jian Dan's thoughtful wish for Mi Fen.
Mi Fen was overwhelmed with joy, describing Ling Xi as a "doting partner" who would fight an entire army for Yue Luo, a detail Yuan Sen knew from her social media. Returning to her dorm after a day of excitement, Mi Fen hugged Jian Dan, showering her with affection and praising her understanding. She asked Jian Dan if her own wish to meet her pen pal had come true.
Jian Dan, disheartened, admitted she hadn't met her pen pal but had instead encountered Han Yansheng, who had only said strange things. Jian Dan later confronted Han Yansheng, realizing he was the one who solved the math problem for her. While Han Yansheng claimed the problem's solver didn't matter, Jian Dan noticed the handwriting on the solution matched the handwriting she knew from her pen pal, but Han Yansheng dismissed it by saying all numbers looked the same to her.
In class, Professor Wang announced that Jian Dan's academic paper had successfully passed the review and was set for publication, eliciting warm applause from her classmates. Jian Dan quietly thanked Han Yansheng for his help with her paper, to which he playfully asked how she intended to express her gratitude. Jian Dan later won a complimentary meal at the upscale Nanshan Restaurant through an app.
To show her appreciation for Han Yansheng's assistance with her paper, she decided to invite him. Mi Fen helped Jian Dan dress up, urging her to look her best for a dinner with "the hottest guy." Jian Dan wore a dress for the first time, transforming into a pure and radiant vision. Han Yansheng, arriving to pick her up, was captivated by her appearance.
Jian Dan initially suggested riding a shared electric bicycle to save money, but Han Yansheng reminded her that her dress made that impractical. Reluctantly, Jian Dan agreed to take a taxi, though she secretly booked a rideshare. During the journey, Han Yansheng grew increasingly uncomfortable with the other passengers in the shared car, prompting him to complain to Jian Dan, who retorted that he wouldn't have agreed to it if she had told him upfront.
Concurrently, Yuan Sen had arranged to meet Mi Fen at the Luosifen shop after seemingly passing by her dorm earlier, making her momentarily disappointed that he wasn't there for her. At the shop, Yuan Sen had already ordered two bowls of luosifen according to Mi Fen's preferences and presented her with several gifts, including a finely crafted figure of Prince Luo Shui.
Mi Fen delightedly inquired about her previous question to him, to which Yuan Sen simply replied, "Yes," signifying his agreement to be friends with her. Mi Fen was overjoyed, happily proclaiming that Yuan Sen was now willing to be her friend. Upon arriving at Nanshan Restaurant, Han Yansheng questioned Jian Dan's ability to pay for the expensive meal, but Jian Dan confidently announced they were there for a complimentary meal.
Unconvinced, Han Yansheng discreetly attempted to pay during dinner, only to be informed by the waiter that their table had indeed been selected for a complimentary meal as part of an app promotion. Amused, Han Yansheng then requested a bottle of champagne. Jian Dan objected, aware of its high cost and mentioning her alcohol allergy, but Han Yansheng insisted, claiming he would drink it alone, and opened the bottle.
Despite her reservations about the expense, Jian Dan partook in the champagne. Later, when Jian Dan tried to settle the bill, she learned that Han Yansheng had already paid for the champagne. Accusing him of trickery, she lamented that her intended treat had turned into a free meal. Han Yansheng countered that inviting him to a free meal lacked sincerity. Feeling a bit embarrassed, Jian Dan offered to make it up to him. Han Yansheng then requested her help in hosting visiting students and parents for the Swimming Club during the school's upcoming open day, to which Jian Dan readily agreed.
