Be With You Episode 18 Recap
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Ji Qiu sought Shao Zui's help to find male companions for a party, dismayed when he announced he had arranged for a truckload of male models. This clashed with her true intention: to use ordinary, even "ugly," men to make Qi Nian realize that exceptional men like Ji Yanxin—whom she called a "precious Burberry man"—were a rare find.
Ji Qiu believed that sending Ji Yanxin photos of Qi Nian with other men would trigger his possessiveness, making him fly back immediately. Shao Zui, however, was skeptical, questioning her methods and suggesting Qi Nian might just meet "a Gucci man" instead. Meanwhile, Qi Nian, walking distractedly, collided with a masked man. He revealed himself as Jin Xianyu, who had famously confessed to her in high school.
During their school art show, Jin Xianyu had misinterpreted Qi Nian's first-prize portrait of her young father as a secret declaration of love for him. He had arrogantly offered her a chance to "woo him," a misconception Qi Nian had swiftly corrected. Now, she reminded him that he had been the one to confess, only to pursue the "school babe" the very next day. He justified this by claiming she hadn't accepted his confession anyway.
Despite the awkward past, they exchanged pleasantries, acknowledging the unexpected reunion. Elsewhere at the party, new employee Ji Siqi angrily confronted colleagues who were slandering Lu Qingwu, defending her fiercely and declaring that he cared, even if Lu Qingwu claimed indifference. Later, Lu Qingwu thanked Ji Siqi for his intervention, admitting she was deeply moved that he stood by her. She playfully asked if his past "confession" still stood, to which he affirmed it did.
Ji Siqi then inhaled helium to make his voice comically high, making Lu Qingwu laugh before he playfully kissed her. Later that night, Ji Siqi escorted Lu Qingwu to her room. Lu Qingwu subtly hinted for him to come in, but Ji Siqi insisted that their relationship had started in the "wrong order" and they needed to "start all over again."
He gave her a tender "good morning kiss" on her forehead, leaving her to ponder his old-fashioned yet charming approach. A crowd of ardent fans spotted Jin Xianyu, prompting him to quickly pull Qi Nian into a VIP room to escape. There, he revealed he was "Yu," a member of the idol group XZONE.
Ji Qiu, who had been waiting for Qi Nian, excitedly crashed the VIP room, proclaiming herself a "pure fan" who had supported him since his debut and encouraging Qi Nian to enjoy the moment with her. While Ji Qiu watched Jin Xianyu sing with starry-eyed admiration, Qi Nian sat with headphones on, her mind preoccupied with her own complicated love life. Jin Xianyu approached Qi Nian, sensing her distress.
Upon learning she was troubled by her current relationship, he saw an opportunity. He claimed they were "nearly in a relationship" in high school, a statement Qi Nian immediately corrected to "not even close." Despite not remembering what her hair was like in high school, he feigned deep affection and suggested they leave her dilemma to fate. He proposed a coin toss—heads for reconciliation, tails for giving up—and told her to follow him for the result.
On an open platform, he theatrically threw the coin away, proclaiming, "Your choice is me," and asserting that being with a "national idol" was her destiny. Qi Nian was utterly unimpressed. She flatly told him she only listened to his "nonsense" out of desperation and that his "naive" coin toss simply helped her realize what she truly wanted. As she turned to leave, dismissing his attempts to make her feel moved, Ji Yanxin suddenly appeared and pulled her away.
Ji Yanxin dragged Qi Nian into a private room, expressing his dismay that she had attracted a "rotten peach blossom" in his absence. Frustrated by Ji Yanxin's unresponsiveness and Jin Xianyu's arrogance, Qi Nian lost her temper. When Jin Xianyu called Qi Nian's phone, Ji Yanxin intercepted it, silencing her with a passionate kiss. Qi Nian furiously challenged him, asking why he could be accompanied by "beautiful girls" while she couldn't even have a male friend.
In response, Ji Yanxin made a call. The female voice on the other end, endearingly calling him "honey" and "baby," provoked Qi Nian into a confrontation. However, her anger dissolved into shock when the woman then addressed Ji Yanxin as "son," revealing she was his mother and dispelling Qi Nian's misunderstanding. Meanwhile, Shao Zui found a dejected Ji Qiu in Jin Xianyu's VIP room.
She had gotten two of the idol's friends drunk, only to uncover a trove of his "black history"—his narcissism, transactional relationships with women, preferential treatment of fans, demand for luxury gifts, instigation of fan wars, and manipulative friendships for career gain. This devastating truth shattered her "pure fan" devotion. Declaring she would now focus on her career, Ji Qiu prepared to confront Qi Nian, but Shao Zui stopped her, revealing he had already informed Ji Yanxin of the situation.
Shao Zui had sent Ji Yanxin an email with photos of Qi Nian, using "no sex before marriage"—a Ji family rule—as the password, confident that Ji Yanxin's feelings would compel him to return. In a flashback, before his departure, Ji Yanxin had confided in Shao Zui. He confessed he was "not an upright gentleman" and that his intense possessiveness over Qi Nian was constantly making him question himself.
He feared becoming the "controlling freak" Ji Siqi had accused him of being, eventually controlling Qi Nian's life and "exceeding his authority." His trip to America was meant to be a period to "calm down" and create space for them both. However, as Shao Zui had predicted, Ji Yanxin's carefully planned separation was undone by the mere sight of Qi Nian with another man. Shao Zui, having orchestrated Ji Yanxin's return, thoughtfully arranged a car for the couple.
Ji Yanxin drove Qi Nian to a romantic hotel, where she finally voiced her deepest insecurity: whether he had only approached her because of the project involving her father. Ji Yanxin vehemently denied this, stating his self-respect would never allow him to "get a girlfriend for every project." He clarified that while he had sought her father's assistance, it had no bearing on his feelings for her.
Still seeking reassurance, Qi Nian confessed her confusion, asking when he had fallen in love with her. Ji Yanxin admitted that even he couldn't pinpoint the exact moment, but that his feelings had evolved "naturally." He explained that he had reached a point where he "could no longer leave" her, and his love for her continued to deepen daily, as if he were "born to love" her.
Struggling to control his emotions, Ji Yanxin warned Qi Nian about his strong possessive tendencies. He reiterated his fear that he might one day control her entire life, just as he had tried with Ji Siqi, and told her she still had a choice. However, Qi Nian ignored his warning, instead reiterating her most pressing question: why he hadn't answered her calls. Ji Yanxin confessed he was afraid of being "softhearted," knowing that her voice would have shattered his resolve.
Understanding his deep love and internal struggle, Qi Nian kissed him passionately, recalling that she'd been told "to get a man, you should take the initiative." Their embrace deepened as they finally found solace in each other's arms. Later, an exhausted Ji Qiu lay fast asleep on Shao Zui's shoulder in the car. He gazed at the girl he had watched grow up, a somber realization settling in his heart that the days he could continue to accompany her were now numbered.
