Be With You Episode 19 Recap
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Having finally reconciled, Qi Nian wakes up in Ji Yanxin's arms but tumbles to the floor when startled by a phone call from Xinxin. Unable to get up due to her injuries, she listens as Ji Yanxin answers. Xinxin teases them about their intense reconciliation and announces an autograph session for "Dress for the Beauty" next week, with the publicity focusing on their real-life romance.
She warns Ji Yanxin to return a fully recovered Qi Nian, threatening to dismantle his office otherwise. Ji Yanxin promises to care for her and then reveals he has rented the entire suite to serve as her exclusive new studio, complete with multiple rooms and art supplies. Overwhelmed by his thoughtfulness, Qi Nian feels foolish for ever doubting him, and Ji Yanxin agrees her overthinking "black hole brain" needs to be dealt with.
Ji Qiu, feeling down after closing a large fan club for her former idol, posts about her disappointment online. While browsing, she stumbles upon a dramatic post from Qi Nian: "My boyfriend said he would deal with me and won't let me get off the bed. What should I do?" She then sees a comment from Lu Qingwu, who calls it "romance."
Curious, Ji Qiu checks Lu Qingwu’s profile and finds her own post asking for advice on how to win over her young, traditional boyfriend. Lu Qingwu recounts how Ji Siqi fusses over her, bringing shawls and even offering thermal underwear. However, he steadfastly refuses to live together before marriage due to strict family rules.
Frustrated by the two-year wait until Ji Siqi turns 22, Lu Qingwu laments the prospect of becoming an "old leftover woman" and fantasizes about keeping him for herself. Meanwhile, Director Xiao confronts Lu Qingwu about Ji Siqi, her new recruit, beating a colleague at a welcome meeting and suggests transferring him to logistics. Lu Qingwu vehemently defends Ji Siqi, asserting she recruited him herself and warning Director Xiao not to interfere.
Later, Ji Siqi questions Jia, another artist, about Lu Qingwu’s work ethic. Jia explains that due to extreme procrastination, Lu Qingwu only draws covers and color pages herself, while ghostwriters handle the comic's internal content. Jia then assigns Ji Siqi the task of getting the next volume's submissions from Lu Qingwu. Despite his initial dislike for her art style, Ji Siqi now claims to be a fan and wants to observe her techniques.
He offers to stay with her 24/7, even at her home, to ensure she meets her deadlines, an offer she readily accepts. Shao Zui treats Ji Qiu to an abundance of desserts, hoping to cheer her up. He recalls a childhood memory where she cried over a poor math grade, and he, declaring himself her "follower," offered to forge her parent’s signature and promised to always help her.
With newfound determination, Ji Qiu declares she will focus on her career, believing both idols and love are fake. Shao Zui seizes the opportunity, informing her that "Dress for the Beauty" is set to be adapted for television and asking her to be involved. Simultaneously, Director Xiao learns the same news and, seeing Qi Nian's success as a chance to sever a past "bond," instructs his subordinate to prepare a smear campaign against her.
Ji Qiu diligently prepares a TV adaptation proposal. Shao Zui arranges for Xinxin to critique it within Ji Qiu's earshot. Xinxin observes that while the proposal shows deep emotion, it lacks concrete planning. Recognizing Ji Qiu's sincerity, Shao Zui entrusts Xinxin with guiding both the project and Ji Qiu, ensuring she will be cared for in his absence. Engrossed in revising her proposal, Ji Qiu fails to grasp the deeper meaning behind Shao Zui's words.
Now acting as Lu Qingwu's editor and assistant under the name "Key," Ji Siqi becomes a relentless draft-urging machine. He demands a frontispiece, color pages, and twenty pages of rough sketches, even cutting Lu Qingwu’s nails, declaring them a "burden" to her drawing. When Lu Qingwu complains of having no inspiration, she bargains for a hand-holding session to "activate" her creativity. After "recharging" by giving a grateful kiss to Ji Siqi's cheek, she surprisingly submits her drafts on time.
When Jia asks for his secret, Ji Siqi refuses to share, warning that getting the main pages will be a hellish task. Later, seeking to relax, Lu Qingwu challenges Ji Siqi to a fifteen-second no-blink staring contest. Captivated, Ji Siqi leans in to kiss her, but Lu Qingwu suddenly breaks the gaze, complaining of dry eyes.
Flustered and embarrassed, Ji Siqi storms out of the room, leaving Lu Qingwu to muse that while she failed to get a kiss, she couldn't understand why he was so angry.
