Wanna Be Episode 16 Recap, Plot

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Jia Fan was delighted that Han Yijing was honest about her past with Liao Jinyuan and even insisted on styling him personally, as no one knew Liao Jinyuan better than she did. Hearing this, Jia Fan immediately became jealous, and Han Yijing quickly stuffed a chicken foot into his mouth in a playful attempt to appease him. At the bar, You Ning sobered up, and Li Haoran asked about her feelings for Liao Jinyuan.

She shyly smiled and recounted how Liao Jinyuan had always known how she felt. It was on a stormy afternoon six years ago (which was actually a sunny and pleasant day) at a very romantic noodle shop (which was actually just a street-side ramen stall). That day, You Ning had vented about her family and work troubles, even saying she wanted to die. Liao Jinyuan told her that she was simply lacking comfort.

After persuading her to eat a bowl of ramen topped with scallions, he told her that her parents' divorce had no real impact on her life and that if work didn’t go well, she could always strive for another opportunity—none of it was truly a problem. Looking at Liao Jinyuan at that moment, You Ning couldn’t help but blurt out, “I think I might like you. ”Liao Jinyuan quickly explained that he only saw her as a younger sister.

Li Haoran advised You Ning to focus on resolving her contract termination first, but as soon as she saw any news about Liao Jinyuan, she immediately disappeared. Han Yijing took Jia Fan to a local market to look for clothes and even called Dong Xiaoru to join them. Meanwhile, You Ning brought ramen to Liao Jinyuan’s hotel, saying she was there to apologize for what had happened at the party.

Once inside, she carefully prepared the ramen and sprinkled scallions on top, recalling that Liao Jinyuan once said scallions were the soul of ramen. Once again, You Ning confessed her feelings—just as she had six years ago. Startled, Liao Jinyuan quickly changed the subject. Han Yijing and Dong Xiaoru helped Jia Fan pick out clothes, deliberately choosing styles that matched Liao Jinyuan’s taste. At the magazine interview, Liao Jinyuan was the chief interviewer.

The tension between him and Jia Fan was palpable, as they subtly but pointedly exchanged words. Jia Fan declared that he never considered his competitors as rivals—just as air. Like Han Yijing, his greatest strength was refusing to accept fate. The team found Jia Fan very likable, but since he was a newcomer with little recognition, they suggested a dual cover featuring Han Yijing alongside him.

After the interview, Han Yijing and Dong Xiaoru celebrated with Jia Fan, but Jia Fan remained skeptical, saying it was better not to get his hopes up. Liao Jinyuan secretly investigated Jia Fan, claiming it wasn’t for the cover but for other reasons. Dong Xiaoru asked Han Yijing why she was so good to Jia Fan. Han Yijing simply replied that he was tall, young, and full of potential.

Han Yijing’s leg pain flared up, prompting her to rush home to take medicine. Unfortunately, Si Min saw everything and pressed her for answers. Han Yijing hastily made up an excuse to cover it up. Si Min later discussed Han Yijing’s recent changes with Shu Bo. Shu Bo advised her not to take Liao Jinyuan too seriously and to treat him as invisible, carrying on as usual.

Wu Ming informed President Ling about the dual-cover decision, thinking it was a great opportunity for Jia Fan. However, President Ling suspected Liao Jinyuan’s true intention wasn’t the cover—it was Han Yijing. Liao Jinyuan personally inspected the photoshoot set, coincidentally arriving when Han Yijing was the model. Watching her elegant presence on stage, he was reminded of their past, when he had been the photographer capturing her images. His emotions grew complicated.

Si Min noticed Liao Jinyuan and deliberately positioned herself in his line of sight, blocking him from looking at Han Yijing. She also shielded Han Yijing from noticing him. Shu Bo informed Han Yijing about the dual cover, but before she could react, a drink from Liao Jinyuan was delivered to her. That night, Liao Jinyuan drank excessively, and Jia Fan answered his phone without permission, discovering that he had been investigating him.

Annoyed, Jia Fan dumped Liao Jinyuan onto a park bench and left him there. The next day, Liao Jinyuan learned that the magazine’s sponsor wanted to increase their investment, but only if Han Yijing was on the cover—meaning Jia Fan’s participation was also necessary. Frustrated, Liao Jinyuan shouted that originally, Jia Fan was the one being selected, but now their magazine had become the backup option instead. Han Yijing told President Ling that she agreed to be on the cover, but since it was a dual feature, Jia Fan had to be included as well.

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