Encounter with You Episode 14 Recap
> Encounter with You Recap
Qin Mother invited Hua Ming and Wan Xinxin to dinner at a restaurant, where she persistently urged Wan Xinxin to reconcile with Qin Gang. She told Wan Xinxin she could confide in her about any troubles, even if Hua Ming was mistreating her. Hua Ming quickly denied he would ever do so. Qin Mother then suggested Qin Gang regretted their past, had broken up with Liu Wei, and wished to reconcile.
However, Wan Xinxin firmly stated that she and Qin Gang were divorced and should live separate lives to avoid further entanglement. Qin Mother retorted that Wan Xinxin and Hua Ming were not a real couple, a claim Hua Ming disputed. Wan Xinxin insisted they were together and that Hua Ming had promised to care for her and her son, which Hua Ming confirmed.
Qin Mother challenged Hua Ming, questioning if he had made any real promises, and if so, why they weren't married. Hua Ming dismissed marriage as a mere formality, but Qin Mother emphasized its responsibility, daring him to declare his commitment, promising she would then back off. When Qin Mother implied Hua Ming might not remain in the city, Wan Xinxin asserted her independence. Feeling uneasy, Hua Ming excused himself to the restroom, asking Wan Xinxin to hold the child.
Inside the restroom, Hua Ming observed a man nervously pacing. The man, a stranger, told Hua Ming that the restaurant was a popular spot for proposals, boasting a high success rate. He confessed his own anxiety, explaining that he had already arranged a band, dancers, and flowers, but his girlfriend was delayed at work until 8 PM, making him increasingly nervous. Hua Ming, listening to this, got an idea.
While Wan Xinxin was still politely deflecting Qin Mother’s persistent suggestions, a band suddenly started playing and approached their table, followed by dancers, leaving both women bewildered. Then, Hua Ming, dressed in a suit, emerged with a bouquet of roses. He told Wan Xinxin he wanted to see her smile and make her happy.
He sang a heartfelt song about finding love unexpectedly and then, kneeling, declared his love for her and her son, promising to spend his life protecting and caring for them. The surrounding crowd chanted for Wan Xinxin to marry him. Qin Mother, clearly disturbed, muttered that things were going too far. Wan Xinxin, swept up in the romantic display, accepted the proposal, and Hua Ming placed a ring on her finger.
Hua Ming then turned to Qin Mother, thanking her for her blessing and claiming it was "heaven's arrangement" that she had invited them to this restaurant, which, he explained, was famous for proposals. He stated he had originally planned a surprise proposal there but improvised when she had invited them. He reiterated his promise to care for Wan Xinxin and her son. Visibly upset, Qin Mother made an excuse about feeling unwell and quickly left.
Still basking in the glow of the "proposal," Wan Xinxin asked Hua Ming if they were moving too quickly. Hua Ming then shed his suit and tie, and to Wan Xinxin's astonishment, seriously told her to remove the ring, admitting it was borrowed. He apologized and forcefully took it off, causing Wan Xinxin a moment of pain.
He then began directing the band and dancers, instructing the nervous man from the restroom to follow his lead but omit any mention of being forty years old in his speech. He also rallied the crowd to passionately chant "Marry him!" Wan Xinxin realized it had all been a performance, a rehearsal for the nervous man. Hua Ming explained he was merely helping the anxious man practice. Wan Xinxin, feeling a sudden sense of disappointment, chastised herself for being foolish.
Meanwhile, Qin Mother informed Qin Gang about the proposal, accusing him of not trying hard enough. Qin Gang, frustrated, complained to Liu Wei that he couldn't get his child back and Wan Xinxin wouldn't remarry him. He also doubted his mother would truly donate her entire inheritance. Liu Wei, however, gravely informed him that, knowing his mother, she very well might donate most of her fortune, leaving him with nothing.
Qin Gang lamented that he couldn't think of a solution, and that merely thinking about Wan Xinxin irritated him. Liu Wei, drawing on her experience, urged him not to give up, stressing that miracles often happen when all seems lost, and he must pursue Wan Xinxin to show his sincerity. When Qin Gang wondered where to find her, Liu Wei suggested that a woman who loves to show off like Wan Xinxin would surely leave clues about her whereabouts.
Later, Qin Gang, seeing Wan Xinxin's social media post about going to Antarctica, was infuriated, questioning how he could chase her there. Liu Wei dismissed the Antarctica post as a joke, telling him to check Wan Xinxin's home for real clues. Qin Gang agreed and promptly left. After the fake proposal, Hua Ming and Wan Xinxin found themselves in an awkward silence when they were alone.
Wan Xinxin teased Hua Ming about his formal attire, calling it hilarious, to which he responded that he used to dress that way before meeting her. She admitted that his declaration of taking care of her and her son had genuinely touched her. Hua Ming, in turn, confessed to being 40, divorced, and having a daughter, stating that grand romantic gestures were behind him and he was tired.
To further solidify their charade, Wan Xinxin then proposed they go on a "honeymoon." Hua Ming was astonished and vehemently refused, arguing they couldn't honeymoon without being married. Wan Xinxin, however, revealed she had already posted the news on Weibo, leaving him no choice as many, including Qin Gang, would see it. Hua Ming complained that her antics would only make Qin Gang more persistent, but Wan Xinxin was determined to make Qin Gang realize she was fine without him.
Later, Hua Ming called his daughter, Ruirui, to explain his upcoming week-long absence, claiming he was visiting an old friend and that signal might be poor. Ruirui grew suspicious when she saw Wan Xinxin packing and correctly deduced that Hua Ming was taking her along, accusing him of lying before hanging up the phone. Hua Ming then met with Qin Gang, informing him about the "honeymoon" and their planned 15-day absence, intentionally provoking him.
Wan Xinxin and Hua Ming did not actually go to Antarctica. Instead, they drove to a familiar spot in the suburbs, a place Hua Ming had previously taken her, to relax in nature. They set up tents for camping. As they worked, Wan Xinxin had to playfully coerce Hua Ming into helping with the heavy luggage, threatening to make him sleep on the floor.
When he agreed, she further teased that she would join him on the floor and he would have to hold her, prompting him to swiftly comply. That evening, as they relaxed, Hua Ming lightheartedly teased Wan Xinxin about being a "bride" working on their "fake honeymoon." Their banter continued with Hua Ming making a joke about her having a "gutter mind" when she misunderstood his comment about checking the tent.
Later that night, Wan Xinxin, feeling cold, suggested they share a tent. Hua Ming protested, arguing it was inappropriate and there was a clear difference between separate tents and sharing a room. He playfully referred to himself as "Neighbor Old Man Hua," offering assistance from next door. However, Wan Xinxin quietly approached his tent and opened it, prompting Hua Ming to ask if she was cold, implying she joined him inside.
The next morning, while Wan Xinxin was singing and fishing, she asked Hua Ming for help with a fish she had hooked. He refused, playfully telling her to be independent and joking that if she fell in, he would use the fishing rod to pull her out.
