Let's Meet Now Episode 11 Recap
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Zhou Ziqian, concerned about appearing overly fastidious, discreetly approached Cheng Jia to dissuade her from joining him on the show as his assistant. However, Cheng Jia revealed that she had eagerly volunteered for the role, expressing her admiration for him and her desire to get to know him better, having watched many of his games. Feeling awkward, Zhou Ziqian excused himself, claiming the coach was calling him.
Meanwhile, at her office, Song Rongrong frequently mentioned Xu Wang, prompting her colleague Ding Ding to invite her to a "fun place." This turned out to be a blind date. To Song Rongrong's dismay, Xu Wang unexpectedly appeared at the same restaurant. Embarrassed, she tried to leave, but Ding Ding insisted she stay and drink. The lively conversation at their table eventually drew Xu Wang's attention.
Later, in the men's restroom, several male attendees from the blind date were overheard discussing the women. They disparagingly referred to Song Rongrong as "not smart" and "easy to fool," plotting to ply her with more alcohol. Xu Wang, who had overheard their conversation, intervened. He firmly escorted Song Rongrong out, publicly exposing the men's unsavory remarks. Though the men threatened to escalate the situation, Xu Wang's intimidating presence deterred them from any further action.
Outside, Xu Wang advised Song Rongrong against drinking with strangers. Song Rongrong admitted that she regretted coming to the event, but conceded that without his intervention, she might have simply endured the discomfort. Xu Wang emphasized that while some situations might require patience, there are certain things that should never be tolerated. As he drove her home, Song Rongrong clarified that she wasn't on a blind date and wasn't looking for a boyfriend.
After Song Rongrong returned home, Ding Ding called, urging her to pursue Xu Wang. Ding Ding highlighted how Song Rongrong's eyes sparkled whenever she looked at him, suggesting a clear affection. Despite Song Rongrong's initial denials, after the call, she reflected on her feelings and realized that she had indeed fallen in love with Xu Wang.
Back at the production office, Ji Qiu and her team conducted a rehearsal for the show's opening, anticipating lively and harmonious interactions among the diverse cast members. They imagined professional athletes and psychologists would be articulate and engaging. However, the actual opening proved to be a stark contrast: the atmosphere was quiet and awkward. Under pressure from the director, Ji Qiu discreetly approached Zhou Ziqian and Fu Qile while delivering water, urging them to liven things up.
Their attempt to break the ice with a simple question, "Did you all have breakfast?" , quickly fizzled out. For the first activity, Xiao Chen was chosen to act alone, while the remaining four guests were to pair up and travel connected by an elastic rope. Zhou Ziqian and Fu Qile found themselves reluctantly paired. Their initial resistance led to them pulling against each other like disobedient dogs, creating an awkward scene. They eventually conceded to cooperate for the journey.
Later, Cheng Jia arrived at the filming location, searching for Zhou Ziqian. Ji Qiu, surprised by her presence, allowed Cheng Jia to accompany them to the next venue, silently wondering why Zhou Ziqian had not mentioned having an assistant. During their journey, Zhou Ziqian proposed a game of rock-paper-scissors with Fu Qile, with the loser carrying a piece of the other's luggage. Zhou Ziqian repeatedly lost, eventually accumulating the burden of carrying all of Fu Qile's luggage for eight hours.
Meanwhile, Ye Qiao and Lin Xiao, also paired, navigated their route. Ye Qiao displayed a strong fear of ladybugs, prompting Lin Xiao to kindly catch them for her. Lin Xiao shared memories of her childhood in the countryside, where insects served as her only playmates, and promised to continue helping Ye Qiao with any bugs along their path.
This gentle interaction visibly softened Ye Qiao, and Ji Qiu, observing from a distance, was amazed to see Ye Qiao smile—a rare sight. That evening, as Ji Qiu was preparing to get food for Zhou Ziqian and Fu Qile, who had missed dinner, Cheng Jia arrived with a variety of food for Zhou Ziqian. Noticing Ji Qiu and Fu Qile sharing food, Zhou Ziqian became visibly jealous.
He approached Ji Qiu, feigning extreme exhaustion from carrying luggage, claiming his hands were too shaky to hold chopsticks and that he hadn't eaten. Ji Qiu, however, saw through his transparent act. She playfully demonstrated exaggerated hand tremors and then effortlessly picked up a piece of food, telling him, "Learn from me. This is acting." She then walked away, leaving a red-faced Zhou Ziqian. Later, the guests gathered for a game of "I've Never."
Zhou Ziqian and Fu Qile engaged in playful banter, often making subtle jabs at each other's experiences. When it was Ye Qiao's turn, she declared, "I've never fallen in love with anyone." She then posed a question to Zhou Ziqian: what would be the very first thing he would say if he could call the person he loved during a shooting competition? Without hesitation, Zhou Ziqian replied, "Are you watching my game?"
Ji Qiu found the phrase remarkably familiar but couldn't recall where she had heard it, while the other guests dismissed it as a joke. In reality, Zhou Ziqian had once said those exact words to Ji Qiu after a competition. Unable to sleep that night, Zhou Ziqian wandered outside and found Ji Qiu also awake. They decided to stargaze together.
Zhou Ziqian confessed his struggles with the show's mini-games, prompting Ji Qiu to patiently teach him the tricks, guiding his fingers with her own. This close contact made Zhou Ziqian blush. Ji Qiu then asked why he hadn't informed her about his assistant. Zhou Ziqian admitted he feared being perceived as "finicky." Their lighthearted conversation and laughter were observed by Fu Qile from a distance. A moment later, Fu Qile approached Ji Qiu and asked her a serious question: from a woman's perspective, who was better, him or Zhou Ziqian.
