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The Best Episodes of Love Between Lines

Every episode of Love Between Lines ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Love Between Lines!

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Xiao Zhiyu and Hu Xiu are brought together by a Republic of China-themed murder mystery game. In the scripted NPC game filled with falling snow and spies in the shadows, the two ignite a fateful

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Love Between Lines Season 1 Episode 13 - A Safe Harbor for the Soul
    9.4/10(30 votes)

    S1:E13

    Pei Zhen reveals a shocking secret. Xiao Zhiyu is his brother. At a meal with the Pei family, Xiao Zhiyu feels out of place. When he returns to the lane house, Hu Xiu gives him warmth and care. She sympathizes with his difficult life growing up in someone else's home, bringing solace Xiao Zhiyu.

    Director:Unknown
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  2. Love Between Lines Season 1 Episode 15 - Unconditional Trust
    9.2/10(24 votes)

    S1:E15

    Xiao Zhiyu announces shocking news. Dynamism and Forma Group have reached a collaboration agreement. Xiao Zhiyu is certain that Hu Xiu wouldn't understand, but she instead expresses her trust in him. In that moment, Xiao Zhiyu falls completely in love with Hu Xiu.

    Director:Unknown
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  3. Love Between Lines Season 1 Episode 26 - Kidnapping
    9.2/10(20 votes)

    S1:E26

    Xiao Zhi Yu suddenly receives a call from Mr. Xu. Loan sharks are threatening Huang Yi De's family. At the same time, Pei Kang Hua kidnaps Hu Xiu.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Love Between Lines Season 1 Episode 10 - Pleasant Co-Living
    9.1/10(22 votes)

    S1:E10

    Hu Ding suddenly comes by for a visit and learns that Hu Xiu has gone back to working in the field of architecture. He is beyond furious and gets into a fiery argument with Hu Xiu. Xiao Zhiyu can only stand by and watch silently. 

    Director:Unknown
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  5. Love Between Lines Season 1 Episode 19 - A Formal Confession
    9.1/10(20 votes)

    S1:E19

    Hu Xiu has an emotional outburst and declares that she no longer likes Xiao Zhiyu, who can't face his true feelings. As she is leaving Rongcheng, Xiao Zhiyu pulls her into a hidden corner and reveals how he feels with a passionate kiss.

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  6. Love Between Lines Season 1 Episode 20 - The First Date
    9.1/10(20 votes)

    S1:E20

    Xiao Zhiyu goes back to the lane house to see Hu Xiu. Gong Huaicong and Zhao Xiaorou suddenly drop in, interrupting their sweet moment. Although annoyed at being kept in the dark, they are both happy for their friends for having found true love.

    Director:Unknown
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  7. Love Between Lines Season 1 Episode 8 - Competitors
    9.0/10(23 votes)

    S1:E8

    Pei Zhen gives Hu Xiu a ride home. Out of curiosity, he asks her why she chose Dynamism over Forma. Xiao Zhiyu swiftly arrives to take Hu Xiu away. Pei Zhen realizes that this woman is special to Xiao Zhiyi. 

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  8. Love Between Lines Season 1 Episode 9 - Warmth in Life
    9.0/10(22 votes)

    S1:E9

    Xiao Zhiyu injures his right hand while protecting Hu Xiu. To make it up to him, she brings him meals and drives him around. Xiao Zhiyu has always kept others at a distance, but he welcomes Hu Xiu's presence and the warmth she brings into his life. 

    Director:Unknown
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  9. Love Between Lines Season 1 Episode 12 - The Design Competition
    9.0/10(22 votes)

    S1:E12

    Pei Zhen deliberately adopts Xiao Zhiyu's design concept, so Xiao Zhiyu cannot use it in the Lyman design competition. Hu Xiu takes Xiao Zhiyu to the rooftop and shows him everyday life in the lanes and alleyways. As the two grow closer, Xiao Zhiyu gains new design ideas too.

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  10. Love Between Lines Season 1 Episode 14 - The Bonds of Fate
    9.0/10(22 votes)

    S1:E14

    The fateful connection between Hu Xiu and Xiao Zhiyu is revealed. Hu Ding's leg was injured in the Xincheng Stadium collapse 20 years ago. And the main liable party was the project's chief architect, Qin Yuze, none other than Xiao Zhiyu's father. 

    Director:Unknown
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  11. Love Between Lines Season 1 Episode 11 - The Collapse
    8.9/10(22 votes)

    S1:E11

    For years, Xiao Zhiyu has been secretly investigating the Xincheng Stadium collapse that occurred 20 years ago. Chen Junhao, the supplier of the steel that was used in the incident, had already passed away long ago. Xiao Zhiyu decides to start looking into the people who were connected to Chen Junhao.

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  12. Love Between Lines Season 1 Episode 27 - A New Chapter
    8.9/10(16 votes)

    S1:E27

    The truth finally comes to light. Hu Xiu is recovering in the hospital. Xiao Zhi Yu comes to her side, with nothing to hide.

    Director:Unknown
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  13. Love Between Lines Season 1 Episode 28 - Love Story
    8.9/10(19 votes)

    S1:E28

    Hu Xiu returns to Xiao Zhi Yu's home. She is deeply touched when she discovers that he had created a dedicated workspace for her.

    Director:Unknown
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  14. Love Between Lines Season 1 Episode 5 - Joining Dynamism
    8.8/10(24 votes)

    S1:E5

    Hu Xiu goes to an interview at Dynamism and discovers that the boss is none other than Xiao Yu, her tenant who plays Qin Xiaoyi in the role-playing game.

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  15. Love Between Lines Season 1 Episode 7 - Let Go of the Past
    8.8/10(23 votes)

    S1:E7

    Xiao Zhiyu learns that Hu Xiu is Zhang Qiran's ex-girlfriend. He encourages her to face the situation head-on, helping her to let go of the past once and for all. 

    Director:Unknown
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  16. Love Between Lines Season 1 Episode 21 - A Key Insider
    8.8/10(20 votes)

    S1:E21

    Xiao Zhiyu digs up the name of the supplier whose contract Pei Kang Hua terminated. Xiao Zhiyu confirms that Huang Yide was the key insider back in the day. Being careful not to set off any alarms, Xiao Zhiyu makes plans to cut off his funding.

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  17. Love Between Lines Season 1 Episode 22 - The Winning Edge
    8.8/10(19 votes)

    S1:E22

    Hu Xiu comes across a photo of Xiao Zhiyu with his father, but she doesn't push to find out more. Xiao Zhiyu promises to tell Hu Xiu all about his father later.

    Director:Unknown
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  18. Love Between Lines Season 1 Episode 18 - The Life You Want
    8.7/10(19 votes)

    S1:E18

    Pei Zhen learns that the company has been having financial problems for a long time, but he had been kept in the dark. Hu Xiu happens to pass by and encourages him to choose the life that he wants. Pei Zhen is touched by Hu Xiu's actions and words.

    Director:Unknown
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  19. Love Between Lines Season 1 Episode 23 - A Childhood Friend
    8.7/10(19 votes)

    S1:E23

    Hu Xiu is curious about the relationship between Xiao Zhiyu and Luna. She secretly goes to the hotel where they are having dinner. Xiao Zhiyu meets with Luna and congratulates her on her engagement.

    Director:Unknown
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  20. Love Between Lines Season 1 Episode 3 - Becoming Partners
    8.6/10(26 votes)

    S1:E3

    Hu Xiu accidentally triggers a terrifying haunted house scenario. Just as she is about to despair, Qin Xiaoyi leads her out of the scary scene. 

    Director:Unknown
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  21. Love Between Lines Season 1 Episode 6 - An Island Wedding
    8.6/10(23 votes)

    S1:E6

    Xiao Zhiyu attends the wedding of Mr. Wang's daughter and invites Hu Xiu along. At the wedding, Hu Xiu encounters someone she knows. 

    Director:Unknown
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  22. Love Between Lines Season 1 Episode 16 - Moving Out
    8.6/10(19 votes)

    S1:E16

    Xiao Zhiyu believes that he can't give Hu Xiu stability in life, nor can he reveal his true identity. Hu Xiu takes the initiative to express her feelings, but Xiao Zhiyu dodges her kiss and terminates his lease.

    Director:Unknown
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  23. Love Between Lines Season 1 Episode 25 - Revealing the Truth
    8.6/10(17 votes)

    S1:E25

    Hu Xiu is appalled by all the things that Xiao Zhi Yu has kept from her. Seeing Hu Xiu shut down her feelings for him, Xiao Zhi Yu tells her the truth about everything.

    Director:Unknown
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  24. Love Between Lines Season 1 Episode 4 - The Real Tenant
    8.5/10(24 votes)

    S1:E4

    Hu Xiu confirms that her tenant is actually Xiao Zhiyu. Feeling like she was tricked again, she decides to get back at him.

    Director:Unknown
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  25. Love Between Lines Season 1 Episode 2 - Qin Xiaoyi in Real Life
    8.4/10(26 votes)

    S1:E2

    The drive to win spurs Hu Xiu to enter the murder mystery game again, only to find that Qin Xiaoyi is played by someone else. She is full of curiosity about the Qin Xiaoyi that she had met.

    Director:Unknown
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Best Episodes Summary

"A Safe Harbor for the Soul" is the best rated episode of "Love Between Lines". It scored 9.4/10 based on 30 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 1/14/2026. This episode scored 0.2 points higher than the second highest rated, "Unconditional Trust".