Love in Time Episode 9 Recap
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After a brief but pleasant trip, Su Jianan and Lu Boyan returned to Taoran City. Back at home, Su Jianan's persistent stomach pain became a clear concern for Lu Boyan. He sought advice from his mother, Ms. Tang, about remedies for menstrual discomfort, mentioning Jianan's extreme discomfort during her period. Ms. Tang highly recommended Dr. Feng, describing her as a skilled Chinese medicine practitioner with decades of experience who had also helped her own health.
Lu Boyan immediately took Su Jianan to see her. They were surprised to find that Dr. Feng, despite her reputation, appeared to be a young, trendy woman with striking yellow hair and large glasses. Dr. Feng, accustomed to such reactions, explained that her family had practiced medicine for five generations and that she herself had been treating patients for over twenty years, having followed her mother since birth.
With just a look at Su Jianan's tongue, Dr. Feng quickly diagnosed her condition, noting liver qi stagnation, qi and blood deficiency, and poor circulation as the causes of her pain. She also observed Su Jianan's dark circles, cautioning her against staying up late, as it greatly damages the body. When Su Jianan expressed worry about the medicine's bitterness, Dr. Feng simply stated, "The medicine is not bitter but sweet."
Su Jianan then asked Dr. Feng to examine Lu Boyan, who had long suffered from stomach issues. Although Lu Boyan initially demurred, Su Jianan insisted, saying they "share happiness, and taste bitterness together." Dr. Feng diagnosed Lu Boyan with a weak spleen and stomach due to external cold and advised him to stop suppressing his stomach pain with Western medicine, emphasizing that healing required careful recuperation, including timely medication and dietary attention.
She urged the couple to supervise each other's health. The time came for them to take their bitter medicine. Lu Boyan reminded Su Jianan that traditional Chinese medicine should be drunk while hot. Su Jianan, hesitant due to the taste, tried to make him drink first, believing his medicine couldn't be as bitter since he drank it so easily. Lu Boyan firmly told her that her body wasn't hers alone and she "must drink this medicine."
He then proposed a solution: drink the entire bowl quickly to minimize contact with taste buds, and immediately follow it with a piece of candy to dissolve the bitterness. Though skeptical, Su Jianan agreed. After a large gulp, she exclaimed, "So bitter! Sugar!" Lu Boyan, holding a piece of candy in his mouth, kissed her, passing the candy to her.
With the bitterness gone, Su Jianan blushed and quickly excused herself to work on her novel, leaving Lu Boyan smiling, thinking, "What is happiness? It is having candy to eat every day." Meanwhile, Luo Xiaoxi, diligently studying acting with aspirations of entering the entertainment industry, met with her introducer, A Mai, for an interview at a KTV. A Mai explained that she would meet influential figures with projects, urging her to seize the opportunity for a rapid rise.
When Luo Xiaoxi asked for interview questions, A Mai simply replied, "Do you want to be popular?" to which Luo Xiaoxi emphatically responded, "Yes!" Luo Xiaoxi expressed discomfort about the KTV setting, questioning if the "interview" was just for accompanying drinks. A Mai dismissed her concerns, calling it a "social means," but Luo Xiaoxi continued to probe, asking if accompanying sleep was next.
A Mai, offended, retorted that she succeeded in the industry "by her own ability" and called Luo Xiaoxi superficial. She then introduced Luo Xiaoxi to Mr. Qian from Mingyuan Pictures, Qiaojie from Qifeng Entertainment, and Qin Ge, all established figures. The final person to meet was Kai Shao from Taoran Literature Society, who supposedly held many projects. To Luo Xiaoxi's shock, "Kai Shao" turned out to be Jiang Shaokai, whom she considered her nemesis.
She tried to make a hasty exit, claiming her electric kettle was left on, but Jiang Shaokai stopped her, asking her name and confirming her identity. He noted she had "quite good" conditions, and A Mai affirmed Luo Xiaoxi's talent despite not being formally trained. Jiang Shaokai then challenged her to demonstrate her talent, prompting Luo Xiaoxi to playfully retort, "Jiang Shaokai, you are itchy again, aren't you?"
She then boldly declared her "talent" for "pricking needles" and proposed a toast, drinking first and urging him to follow. Under pressure from the other bosses who accused him of bullying new talent, Jiang Shaokai was compelled to drink. The two continued to drink heavily, with Jiang Shaokai vowing to drink Luo Xiaoxi under the table, to which she retorted by mocking his intoxicated state and asking if he'd never seen a "fairy."
Their competitive drinking culminated in a decision to continue at "my home, Building 6, Bay Plaza," an address that was later revealed to be Luo Xiaoxi's residence. The next morning, Luo Xiaoxi and Jiang Shaokai awoke in Luo Xiaoxi's bed, both startled and screaming. Luo Xiaoxi immediately accused Jiang Shaokai of causing "big trouble," while he insisted the night's events were an "accident" due to "impulse," urging her to pretend "nothing has happened."
Luo Xiaoxi, however, declared she would "not be responsible" for him, and Jiang Shaokai retorted that she "still want to enter my Luo family's home? Dream!" Their argument was interrupted by a knock, followed by the sound of a key in the lock. Su Jianan entered, having used her own key. She had returned to collect some things, now that she and Lu Boyan had reconciled.
Finding Luo Xiaoxi wrapped in a quilt on such a hot day, Su Jianan was curious, but Luo Xiaoxi nervously claimed she was "looking for inspiration for creating roles" for an upcoming audition. As Su Jianan moved to pack her belongings, Luo Xiaoxi panicked, knowing she had been discovered. Su Jianan began searching for her laptop, only to find Jiang Shaokai behind the curtains, using her computer to cover himself. " Luo Xiaoxi, you exposure maniac!"
Su Jianan shrieked, instructing her to cover up, exasperated by her friend's eccentric behavior. The three then sat awkwardly in the living room. Su Jianan directly asked when Luo Xiaoxi and Jiang Shaokai "got together," but both vehemently denied it, blaming each other and claiming "things are not what you think." Luo Xiaoxi scolded Jiang Shaokai for taking Su Jianan's computer, while he feigned ignorance about her visit.
Su Jianan, however, revealed she was "quite happy" they were together and wondered why they hid it. Both continued to argue, Luo Xiaoxi declaring she wasn't "desperate" enough to be with Jiang Shaokai, and he retorting that women "from here to France" wanted to be with him. Su Jianan finally intervened, urging them to stop arguing and "sit down calmly, have a good chat," acknowledging the "beautiful misunderstanding." Jiang Shaokai, still defiant, questioned who would want to chat with him.
With that, Su Jianan decided to leave, telling them not to argue further. Downstairs, Lu Boyan had been waiting for a long time. Upon seeing her, he commented on her lengthy stay and asked about the computer. Su Jianan simply said it was "a long story" and she needed to "buy a new computer," which Lu Boyan accepted. At the Taoran Literature Society, President Du offered Su Jianan chrysanthemum tea and effusively praised her latest novel chapters.
He lauded her for introducing a "love triangle plot" and for the unexpected twist, calling the story "sweet and cruel" and praising her exquisite writing style and accurate psychological portrayal. He noted the soaring subscriptions and clicks. As President Du spoke, Su Jianan again felt a faint pain in her lower abdomen. Noticing her discomfort, President Du kindly dismissed her, urging her to rest and assuring her that updates were not urgent.
As she prepared to leave, Jiang Shaokai stopped her, playfully scolding her for not contacting him while she was busy writing. Su Jianan, however, turned the conversation to him and Luo Xiaoxi. Jiang Shaokai vehemently denied anything untoward, claiming "things are not what you think." Su Jianan, as Luo Xiaoxi's best friend, warned him not to bully her, to which Jiang Shaokai indignantly retorted, asking "who bullies who?" and claiming Luo Xiaoxi was "taking advantage of him."
President Du then advised Jiang Shaokai to "be nice to Xiaoxi" and suggested Su Jianan drink more brown sugar water for her discomfort. Luo Xiaoxi waited for Su Jianan at a coffee shop, having already ordered her latte. When Su Jianan arrived, Luo Xiaoxi immediately asked about her relationship with Jiang Shaokai. Despite Luo Xiaoxi's denials, Su Jianan opined that Jiang Shaokai was "very nice," only appearing "playful" on the surface, which prompted Luo Xiaoxi to question her friend's judgment.
Their conversation dissolved into playful bickering and teasing, until Su Jianan concluded that Jiang Shaokai's playful nature was too much for anyone to handle. Luo Xiaoxi confidently refuted this, claiming he "dare not breathe" in front of her, proving she was the one to "conquer" him. Suddenly, Su Jianan's father called.
After confirming that the scandal involving Su Jianan and Lu Boyan had been clarified, her father asked her and Lu Boyan to return home the next day for a "Huimen" visit and to discuss the upcoming 20th anniversary celebration of Su's Beauty. Su Jianan immediately refused to attend the celebration, suggesting her younger sister, Su Yuanyuan, go in her stead.
When her father insisted that as the eldest daughter of the Su family, she must attend, Su Jianan abruptly hung up, declaring to Luo Xiaoxi that her father was "plotting something" and expressing her strong aversion to the idea of being an "Underwear Queen." She then rushed off, leaving her coffee untouched. Later, Lu Boyan arrived with Su Jianan's medicine. She again complained of its bitterness, prompting Lu Boyan to repeat his trick with candy.
She complied, and he sweetened the medicine with a kiss. Lu Boyan then informed her that her father had called, inviting them back to discuss the Su's anniversary celebration, an invitation Lu Boyan had accepted. Su Jianan was dismayed, reiterating her reluctance, particularly at the prospect of being the "Underwear Queen," and suggested Lu Boyan go alone. Lu Boyan, however, explained his acceptance was a strategic move to prove himself as her family's son-in-law, especially after her father's previous suspicions.
He added that her father would be deeply disappointed if she didn't attend such an important event. Lu Boyan then tenderly explained that her father's love, though perhaps expressed in ways she disliked, was genuine and that in his father's heart, she was "more important than anyone else." This heartfelt appeal, combined with Su Jianan's own reflections on past experiences, including being mocked as the "Underwear Princess" by classmates for her family's business, led to a change of heart.
She recalled how, supported by a friend who encouraged her to "raise your head, hold your chest, and go back!" and face her tormentors, she had bravely confronted them, defending the integrity of wearing and selling underwear. She then confidently offered half-price discounts at her family's store to those who stood by her, while declaring her bullies would be "blacklisted." Witnessing her newfound strength, her peers admired her.
After considering Lu Boyan's words and her past experiences, Su Jianan decided, "Bo Yan, I will go with you tomorrow." She then warned him, "If dad gives you any stuff tomorrow, you must not take it!"
