Be With You Episode 22 Recap
> Be With You Recap
Ji Yanxin held Qi Nian close, sensing her boredom as she looked at his architectural drawings. He urged her to be more open about her feelings, stressing that he envisioned a lifetime together, not just a fleeting romance. Taking his words to heart, Qi Nian playfully demanded his full attention for the night. She made him put aside his work, wear matching hairpins for a selfie, and even attempt the popular "Thomas Hug."
As they tried the lift, Ji Yanxin got a slight strain, prompting Qi Nian to tease him about his clumsiness. She wondered aloud if he truly liked her despite her demanding nature, and he warmly affirmed his feelings. This led Qi Nian to ponder if they could have been together sooner had she been more honest. She then asked about Qi Bao's original owner.
Ji Yanxin explained that his driver had found the dog and he never expected to keep him so long, now considering him family. He revealed he would be busy soon and asked Qi Nian to care for Qi Bao, which she happily agreed to, envisioning them as a "family of three." Her daydream was interrupted when Siqi tried to call her but couldn't get through as her line was busy.
A determined Lu Qingwu arrived at her studio and instructed her assistant, Jia, to post a notice on Weibo announcing the restart of "Thither Cloud" and revealing the true story behind the author Qiyue Qingwu. Jia tried to dissuade her from risking her reputation, but Lu Qingwu was unyielding. Just then, Siqi appeared, took her phone, and led her away to the aquarium, reminding her that the sea always calmed her down.
Siqi expressed his frustration, lamenting that despite their breakup, he still found himself drawn back to her, even finishing her overdue drawings. He playfully demanded she take responsibility for his efforts. When Lu Qingwu retorted that she couldn't since he didn't like her, Siqi confessed he did like and miss her, then pulled her into a kiss.
Later, Siqi told Lu Qingwu he had found the recording pen containing her conversation with Director Xiao, which proved she hadn't set up Qi Nian. He explained he had given the recording to Qi Nian and would respect her decision, promising to stand by Lu Qingwu. He then played an audio message from Qi Nian.
In the message, Qi Nian stated that while she couldn't forgive Director Xiao, she was choosing to let go of the grudge against Lu Qingwu, seeing how much Siqi cared for her. She proposed they restart their friendship from the day in high school when Lu Qingwu had first approached her to collaborate. Qi Nian later told Ji Yanxin that she had completely moved on from her past conflicts, crediting Siqi for helping her find peace.
She then urged Ji Yanxin to pay more attention to Ji Qiu, who was deeply affected by Shao Zui's sudden disappearance. Ji Qiu's new assistant, Zhou Xinxin, complained about Shao Zui's abrupt departure and his decision to promote Ji Qiu and transfer his company to her, likening his actions to those of a "tragic CEO." Ji Yanxin located Shao Zui working at a restaurant less than two kilometers from the Ji house.
When questioned, Shao Zui vaguely stated that for him, simply being away from Ji Qiu qualified as a trip. Despite being promoted to CEO of Shao Zui's company, Ji Qiu felt lost, wandering the city at night and longing to know where he was. At the company, her assistant informed her that Shao Zui had sold all his real estate a year ago and moved out of his villa just last week, leaving only a few personal items behind.
Sifting through them, Ji Qiu found a written self-criticism from her childhood, recalling how she was bullied after her parents' death and how Shao Zui, acting as her guardian, had promised to stay by her side until she grew up. Tucked inside a book, she discovered a folded photograph of her father with a note on the back: "Shot in 2009 before the climb with the captain."
Realizing the photo was taken before she had ever met Shao Zui, she began to wonder about his true connection to her father. Ji Yanxin confronted Shao Zui about his past. Shao Zui admitted his purpose in the Ji family was to fulfill her father's dying wish, but he struggled with how to tell Ji Qiu the true cause of her father's death, which he insisted was just an accident.
Sensing Shao Zui was still burdened by it, Ji Yanxin pressed him, but Shao Zui dismissed his concerns. He changed the subject, advising Ji Yanxin to be more attentive to Qi Nian, warning him that she was popular and cute, with many admirers who could easily steal her away. As if on cue, Qi Nian, engrossed in a phone call with Zhou Xinxin about the casting for "Dress for the Beauty," briefly lost sight of Qi Bao.
The dog darted towards a handsome man holding a copy of her comic. The man introduced himself as Su Xuran, the actor cast as Mr. J, and, to Qi Nian's shock, Qi Bao's former owner. Witnessing the scene, Shao Zui jokingly suggested to Ji Yanxin that he should get Qi Nian a "license" to mark his territory. Meanwhile, Su Xuran implied a deeper connection to the role, asking if Qi Nian would like his portrayal of Mr. J.
When Ji Yanxin called, Su Xuran, unseen by Qi Nian, subtly answered the incoming call labeled "Boyfriend" on her phone. Hearing another man's voice, a furious Ji Yanxin hung up and immediately headed to the airport. Missing Ji Yanxin but reluctant to disturb his work, Qi Nian found a humorous way to vent. She used a dog language translator app to record playful insults for him, such as "Ji Yanxin, you idiot!
If you don't come back, I'll cheat on you!" confident he wouldn't understand. Later, Su Xuran arrived at Qi Nian's studio to discuss the role. He probed Qi Nian about what aspects of the male lead attracted her, but she deflected, suggesting he meet Ji Yanxin himself. When Su Xuran then tried to arrange separate meetings with Qi Bao, Zhou Xinxin interrupted to remind him of another appointment.
As he left, Su Xuran addressed her as "Assistant Zhou," leaving her puzzled as she had never told him her name. Siqi discovered that Lu Qingwu had laid off her staff, abandoned profitable IP adaptations, and was determined to restart "Thither Cloud" on her own. This infuriated Director Xiao, who summoned Siqi to his office. Blaming Lu Qingwu for significant financial losses, he threatened to expose her past scandals unless Siqi took on all the rejected projects himself.
To protect Lu Qingwu, Siqi reluctantly agreed to the impossible workload and pushed himself to exhaustion, eventually falling asleep at his desk. Lu Qingwu found him, locked him in the room for his own good, and took his employee ID. She then burst into Director Xiao's meeting. When he accused her of lacking dignity, she retorted that dignity was for those who deserved it, and he did not.
