Just an Encore Episode 11 Recap
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Gu Xiye called He Xinliang, informing him that she had picked up a male foreign student as advised by Mr. Zheng, who suggested matching genders. He Xinliang immediately suspected it was Yan Ze's idea, mockingly referring to her as a "smarty pants." Although Gu Xiye offered to wait for him, He Xinliang said he was looking for Ji Xiao. He also asked Gu Xiye to call him "He Xinliang" directly, as "Xinliang" sounded strange to him.
Gu Xiye agreed and thanked him. Later, Yan Ze was found cleaning the classroom. She explained that since she would be transferring classes next semester, she wanted to make one last contribution to Class 3. Ji Xiao then joined Yan Ze, offering to help with the cleaning. He revealed that Liu Xichuan was his cousin, a fact known by only a few people. Yan Ze was very surprised and excited by this revelation, asking why he was telling her now.
Ji Xiao simply replied that it was just "chat." Yan Ze then shyly asked Ji Xiao if he was free during the summer break to help her choose a birthday gift for her father next week. Ji Xiao initially mentioned he would be studying, but then agreed to meet her on Sunday afternoon, promising to be there "or be square." On her way home, still elated, a basketball almost hit Yan Ze.
He Xinliang rushed to protect her, but Yan Ze angrily accused him of throwing the ball, refusing to let him explain. The scare made Yan Ze forget the phone number Ji Xiao had asked her to relay to Gu Xiye. She ran back to find Ji Xiao, who wrote the number on her hand. Yan Ze questioned why the number was important if it was "nothing important," given the trouble she went through.
Ji Xiao explained that he wasn't carrying his phone and, after being hit by a basketball himself, had also momentarily forgotten his own number, adding it was good that she came back for it. As Yan Ze hummed cheerfully on her way, He Xinliang confronted her about her strange behavior. He was surprised when she didn't argue back. Yan Ze shared her good mood, revealing Ji Xiao's explanation about Liu Xichuan being his cousin.
He Xinliang stated he already knew, having been the one who told Ji Xiao that their relationship was causing misunderstandings. Yan Ze scolded He Xinliang for not telling her earlier, regretting the "dirty look" she had given Ji Xiao. He Xinliang threatened to stop interfering in her affairs, prompting Yan Ze to quickly soften her stance, calling him her "savior." She pressed him to explain how he told Ji Xiao about her unhappiness, but He Xinliang found her questions nosy.
Yan Ze then pulled him back to share her excitement, telling him about her Sunday afternoon shopping date with Ji Xiao. He Xinliang became visibly displeased and left in a taxi. At home, Yan Ze gave Ji Xiao's number to Gu Xiye, who revealed she already had it from their debate competitions, leaving Yan Ze confused about Ji Xiao's actions. Gu Xiye then asked Yan Ze if Xiao Zhuo'an was truly returning, referring to rumors.
Yan Ze dismissed it as baseless gossip from Zhai Jingliu. Gu Xiye expressed her inability to forgive Xiao Zhuo'an for leaving without a word. Yan Ze reassured Gu Xiye that she would support her no matter what, which made Gu Xiye happy. Yan Ze then informed Gu Xiye that she had plans that Sunday and asked her to help pick up the foreign students. Gu Xiye confirmed that her own assigned foreign student matter was resolved.
He Xinliang visited Ji Xiao, still agitated about Yan Ze's date. He joked that he was "having his period." He also commented on how anyone could like someone like Ji Xiao. Ji Xiao then asked He Xinliang to take his place picking up the foreign students on Sunday, as he had other plans. He Xinliang was even more annoyed but agreed, implying he was doing it for Ji Xiao and Yan Ze's sake.
He suggested a delicious new dessert shop on the business street, despite Ji Xiao stating he doesn't eat sweets. Meanwhile, Yan Ze meticulously prepared for her meeting with Ji Xiao, even putting on makeup. Ji Xiao was surprised when he saw her. He Xinliang and Gu Xiye went to the school to pick up the foreign students. Mr. Zheng briefly gave instructions before leaving, noting that Yan Ze and Ji Xiao were absent.
Two male foreign students, one named Jack, initially approached Gu Xiye, hoping she would be their guide. However, He Xinliang intervened, insisting he was responsible for them. The students protested, with one calling He Xinliang "a boy who sucks." He Xinliang was enraged and threatened to quit, but then he remembered Gu Xiye's difficult background, including her parents being in prison and her adoption.
He calmed himself, smoothed things over, and invited everyone to dinner, offering to prove he was a "cute boy." Gu Xiye agreed to join, acknowledging the trouble she had caused him. Ji Xiao and Yan Ze went to the dessert shop. Yan Ze happily enjoyed her dessert, but Ji Xiao ate nothing. When she asked why, he explained he doesn't eat sweets, making Yan Ze feel a bit awkward. Meanwhile, He Xinliang took the foreign students to eat Chongqing noodles.
Gu Xiye worried this might delay He Xinliang's summer camp, but he told her not to concern herself. Gu Xiye praised He Xinliang, saying that despite his seemingly tough exterior, he was "very gentle and kind," and a good person who loved helping others, even though he never admitted it. He Xinliang denied this, insisting he was "not a good guy" and advised "little girls" like her to "look at the essence through the surface."
One of the foreign students echoed, "You are not a good person," prompting He Xinliang to tell him to simply eat his noodles. Later, Gu Xiye brought the foreign students, including Amy, back to Yan Ze's home, where Yan Ze's parents had prepared many dishes. Gu Xiye, already full from eating with He Xinliang, whispered this to Yan Ze. Yan Ze then told Amy to just eat a little and compliment her parents.
Yan Ze's parents, seeing Gu Xiye's fluent communication with the students and Yan Ze's lack of understanding, began to criticize Yan Ze. They compared her unfavorably to Gu Xiye, commenting on her makeup and for wearing her mother's dress, threatening severe punishment if she continued her "useless nonsense." Yan Ze explained to Amy that her parents were "expressing their love." Amy enjoyed a non-sweet dish.
Later, He Xinliang called Yan Ze, angrily complaining that the "very perverted" Indian student she had picked for him was making him afraid to go home. He demanded that Yan Ze accompany him and take full responsibility for the student during the day. Yan Ze readily agreed, profusely thanking him. Yan Ze, He Xinliang, and Gu Xiye then took the foreign students to various sights. They ran into classmates, including Ji Xiao.
Yan Ze suggested a group photo, but as everyone posed, He Xinliang quietly walked out of the frame. Yan Ze reflected in a voiceover that in her high school days, there was a boy who listened to many of her thoughts, but she seemed to have missed the many unspoken words he had for her.
