The Secret of Love Episode 9 Recap
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The Editor-in-Chief, Amanda, called Su Yi into her office to introduce a new colleague. Before Amanda could finish, Luo Manni introduced herself as the person-in-charge of Lee Group's new project and also Li Jiashang’s fiancée. Su Yi, the Creative Director of FAME SHOW, reciprocated the introduction, adding a pointed remark that it was her first time hearing of CEO Li having such a pretty fiancée.
Later, Su Yi overheard colleagues gossiping about her swift promotion being linked to Li Jiashang and how Luo Manni’s return as his fiancée would affect her. Her colleague Feilin, however, quickly defended Su Yi. Feilin also informed Su Yi that President Chu was going abroad, and his office items were being packed, which Su Yi claimed not to know despite Feilin's sarcastic remark about her constantly accompanying him.
Taking advantage of the office rearrangement, Su Yi discreetly messaged Ding Hang to come in, as opportunities would not wait. Ding Hang, disguised as a repairman, entered the office. Su Yi then feigned a private conversation with Feilin, leading her away from the office by pretending it concerned Li Jiashang, but then by criticizing Feilin's lipstick color and outfit, telling her Li Jiashang wouldn't like them. After Ding Hang completed his task in the empty office, he met Su Yi.
He handed her a complete old magazine. Su Yi, upon examining it, realized the girl mentioned in the car accident report was not her. She recalled having suspected this when she met Zhu Yue. Ding Hang was intrigued, acknowledging that Su Yi had ignited his desire for the truth. He deduced that if the person in the report wasn't Su Yi, then the autopsy must have been faked. They decided to investigate further, starting with the autopsy report.
Back at the office, Su Yi was dismayed to see her younger brother, Su Xiangtai, on the model list. She confronted him for modeling instead of attending school, but he argued that if she could collaborate with Lee Group, he could too. Su Yi forbade him from signing with Lee Group, and when he refused, she promised to deal with him at home.
During the model selection, Su Yi commented on Su Xiangtai being "not a bad choice," but Luo Manni, questioning Su Yi’s taste and professionalism, insisted on choosing Su Xiangtai herself. To counter Luo Manni’s move, Su Yi then proposed Li Jiashang as the model, challenging Luo Manni about her taste in men. Luo Manni readily agreed, proposing she and Li Jiashang be photographed together.
During the photoshoot, Luo Manni was openly affectionate with Li Jiashang, adjusting his tie and posing closely, which visibly bothered Su Yi. Su Xiangtai, noticing Su Yi's discomfort, suggested they leave, but Su Yi subtly put her arm around him, indicating they couldn't leave before the boss, a clear attempt to provoke Li Jiashang.
After the shoot, Li Jiashang instructed Su Yi to report directly to Luo Manni for all future work, making it clear she no longer needed to contact him, and Su Yi agreed. At home, Su Xiangtai tried to justify his modeling gig, saying he was trying to keep an eye on Li Jiashang for Su Yi.
He then playfully accused Su Yi of calling Li Jiashang’s name in her dreams despite claiming not to like him, which made Su Yi annoyed. She told him to find a relationship instead of thinking nonsense. Later, Su Yi confided in Xia Xiyang, explaining that she had planned to use Li Jiashang to uncover the truth, but Luo Manni, whom she likened to "Princess Iron Fan," had unexpectedly appeared and thrown her off balance.
Xia Xiyang playfully suggested that Su Yi might be falling for Li Jiashang, but Su Yi adamantly denied it, reiterating her focus on the truth. In a meeting, Luo Manni, after Li Jiashang helped her remove her jacket, presented her proposal to use influential actors as brand ambassadors. Su Yi countered with a proposal to use artists, arguing that business success could also be an art. However, Li Jiashang sided with Luo Manni, stating he believed her approach was right.
After the meeting, Luo Manni left, but Su Yi deliberately stepped on Li Jiashang’s foot as she exited, offering a sarcastic "Sorry, CEO Li." Later, Luo Manni invited Su Yi to lunch with her and Li Jiashang, and Su Yi accepted. At the restaurant, Luo Manni was openly affectionate with Li Jiashang, sharing food and reminiscing about their shared history.
When Su Yi asked if their engagement was arranged, Luo Manni confirmed their families were friends but emphasized that she and Jiashang were together out of mutual love. She then provocatively brought up Su Yi’s past as Li Jiashang’s rumored girlfriend, which Su Yi quickly dismissed, stating they were merely working partners. Su Yi, visibly upset, then excused herself, rejecting Li Jiashang's offer to send her and telling him to stay with his fiancée instead.
Back at home, Su Yi, still distraught over Li Jiashang and Luo Manni, added copious amounts of chili to her noodles. Noticing Su Yi’s mood, Xia Xiyang took her to a boxing gym to let off steam, suggesting she imagine the punching bag was Luo Manni. To Su Yi's surprise, Li Jiashang, Luo Manni, and Zheng Hao also arrived. Luo Manni challenged Su Yi to a boxing match.
Li Jiashang tried to dissuade Luo Manni, mentioning her coach was a retired national team member, but Luo Manni insisted. When Li Jiashang tried to pass it off as a friendly match, Su Yi, clearly angered, proposed a bet: the copyright authorization from a new Japanese artist, Murakami, whom she felt was perfect for Lee Group's new products. During the intense match, Xia Xiyang cheered on Su Yi. Su Yi won the first round.
However, in the second round, Luo Manni gained the upper hand, and just as she was about to deliver a decisive blow, Li Jiashang called a halt to the match. Luo Manni, nevertheless, declared her victory and mocked Su Yi's choice of artist, claiming Murakami was not that good. Feeling frustrated by the outcome, Su Yi asked Xia Xiyang to teach her boxing starting the next day.
Soon after, Su Yi received a message that Luo Manni had canceled their appointment with Murakami. Enraged, Su Yi rushed to confront Luo Manni, only to find her in Li Jiashang’s office, sitting on his lap and discussing their wedding plans.
