Double Love Episode 9 Recap
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Li Weiqian sought out Han Jingmo, asking for his help with Director Zheng. She explained that she was scheduled to work on multiple dramas and her agent had already secured the job, so withdrawing now would mean breaking her contract. Han Jingmo, however, stated he couldn't assist her with such matters and advised her to discuss it with her agent directly. Meanwhile, Lu Wanwan was excelling in her acting, often completing scenes in a single take.
After filming, Han Jingmo told Lu Wanwan he was taking her to meet a fan whose birthday it was, named Han Xixing. Lu Wanwan was excited, speculating if Han Xixing was Han Jingmo's younger brother because they shared the same surname, and even offered to send him signed photos. Upon arriving at Han Jingmo’s family home, they were greeted by Han Jingmo’s grandpa.
Grandpa, who had a habit of calling Han Jingmo "brat," immediately questioned Han Jingmo about Lu Wanwan, suspicious if she was just a random girl brought to fool him. Han Jingmo reassured his grandpa that he was diligently working towards fulfilling his grandpa's wishes, implying his affections for Lu Wanwan. Grandpa, eager for a big family celebration, spoke of "getting this done" this year, involving both parents' families.
Han Jingmo suggested they needed time to experience things and understand each other, as they had "just started." Grandpa then sent them to the garden to enjoy themselves. As Han Jingmo and Lu Wanwan explored the large garden and picked oranges, Grandpa and a helper named Hua secretly followed, taking pictures and commenting on Han Jingmo's perceived clumsiness in romance. Lu Wanwan almost fell for a deceptively placed "best pick position" sign, prompting teasing from Han Jingmo.
Later, during lunch, Lu Wanwan noticed "Han Xixing" on a birthday decoration, finally realizing that Han Xixing was indeed the grandpa whose birthday it was. During the meal, Guan Yiwei unexpectedly arrived, warmly embracing Grandpa and greeting Han Jingmo. Lu Wanwan, observing their close interaction and Yiwei's previous visits to the set, wondered if Guan Yiwei was Han Jingmo's true romantic interest.
Grandpa, sensing Lu Wanwan's discomfort, quickly explained that Han Jingmo and Guan Yiwei had grown up together and were closer than siblings, assuring Lu Wanwan there was no need to feel awkward. Guan Yiwei then happily announced that she had found her Mr. Right, a piece of news that greatly pleased Grandpa and brought a noticeable sense of relief and a bright smile to Lu Wanwan's face.
After Guan Yiwei departed, Grandpa insisted that Lu Wanwan and Han Jingmo stay overnight, citing that both had consumed alcohol and had no work the following day. Despite Lu Wanwan's initial hesitations, Grandpa firmly led them to a room he had prepared, which was filled with Han Jingmo's childhood belongings. Grandpa expressed how happy Lu Wanwan's presence made his birthday. After Grandpa left, Han Jingmo attempted to return to his own room but discovered the door was locked.
Lu Wanwan, wondering if he had locked it, was told it wasn't him. She suggested calling Grandpa to open it, but Han Jingmo revealed he already had and they just had to wait. Lu Wanwan then explored the room, finding old notes and "love letters" from Han Jingmo's admirers from his childhood, playfully teasing him about his long-standing popularity.
Meanwhile, Gu Qiaobei, recovering from an injury, learned from his doctor that the ointment given to him by Lu Guanghan was a specialized, athlete-only formulation, not a commercial sample as Lu Guanghan had claimed, and was very difficult to obtain. Gu Qiaobei immediately called Lu Guanghan to express his gratitude, acknowledging the effort it must have taken to acquire it.
Lu Guanghan, downplaying his actions, jokingly stated he considered Gu Qiaobei a brother and expected nothing in return, but then lightheartedly added that if Gu Qiaobei truly felt indebted, he could cook another meal for him. Gu Qiaobei, surprised but agreeable, said he would, prompting Lu Guanghan to quickly clarify he was just kidding and Gu Qiaobei should prioritize his recovery and acting. Gu Qiaobei, however, found himself wondering if his cooking was genuinely good, given Lu Guanghan's request.
Back at the Han residence, Grandpa reappeared at the locked door, feigning distress as he announced that the key had broken off inside the lock. He then pretended to call a locksmith, only to relay that the locksmith wouldn't be able to come until the next morning, effectively trapping Lu Wanwan and Han Jingmo for the night. Han Jingmo, having seen through his grandpa's clear manipulation, advised Lu Wanwan to save her energy.
Lu Wanwan briefly considered sleeping on the floor, but finding no suitable bedding, they eventually settled into the single bed, keeping a respectful distance. Unable to sleep, Lu Wanwan inquired further about Han Jingmo and Guan Yiwei's close relationship, observing how they seemed to bicker yet still enjoy each other's company, similar to how she interacted with her own brother. She also gently probed why Han Jingmo's parents hadn't attended Grandpa's birthday.
Han Jingmo then revealed that his parents had divorced when he was very young, his father had remarried, and he had been raised by his grandpa. He described his mother as a stranger with whom he had never had contact. He shared that five years prior, he had sought her out, but his appearance had frightened her, as she had since formed a new family and feared his presence would disrupt her current life.
Though he stated these were past events, the underlying pain was evident. The next morning, Grandpa warmly sent off Han Jingmo and Lu Wanwan, reminding Lu Wanwan that his home was always open to her. Concurrently, Gu Qiaobei, still feeling a debt to Lu Guanghan, meticulously prepared a meal, focusing on ribs. Despite his efforts, he remained unsatisfied with the taste after several attempts, and his continuous tasting even led him to receive an IV drip in the hospital.
Nevertheless, he decided to send a bento to Lu Guanghan, reasoning that since Lu Guanghan had enjoyed his cooking previously, the ribs should be acceptable. Lu Guanghan, surprised that Gu Qiaobei had taken his joke seriously, sampled one piece of the ribs, declaring it "delicious" and "Michelin-like." Shortly after, both Gu Qiaobei and Lu Guanghan found themselves receiving IV drips in the hospital, clearly suffering from food poisoning from Gu Qiaobei's cooking.
Later, in the car, Lu Wanwan drifted to sleep and had a vivid dream. She envisioned herself walking on a beach in a flowing floral dress when Han Jingmo appeared, looking ethereal in white. She ran towards him, exclaiming how handsome he was. He then asked her to marry him, to which she enthusiastically agreed. Just as he leaned in to kiss her, she was abruptly woken up by Han Jingmo, who asked if she had slept enough.
Embarrassed to find herself drooling, Lu Wanwan realized she had been dreaming of him. She silently admonished herself, resolving that such embarrassing dreams, especially after cuddling with him the previous night, must not happen again and that he must never know about it.
