Let's Meet Now Episode 13 Recap
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Ji Qiu, her face flushed, gently pushed Zhou Ziqian away. As she tentatively walked forward, Zhou Ziqian followed with a smile. During their rest, Zhou Ziqian continuously watched Ji Qiu, who, feeling a little overwhelmed, tried to avoid his gaze. This only made Zhou Ziqian smile triumphantly. Later, during a lecture, Fu Qile was asked why he chose psychology. He recalled a difficult period in his freshman year of high school when family issues caused him immense psychological stress.
He decided to seek help from the school’s psychology teacher, but the teacher suggested he talk to friends. Upon learning he had no friends, the teacher sarcastically told him he should reflect on himself. What was worse, the confidential thoughts he shared were later publicly revealed by the teacher, causing him deep humiliation. He remembered a specific interaction where his teacher said he was just talking about a small matter and asked why he had no friends.
The teacher further questioned if he shouldn't reflect on himself. Fu Qile then recalled when all his secrets shared with the teacher were made public, leading to all his classmates looking at him differently, and he gradually stopped communicating with anyone. He found solace when Ji Qiu appeared, becoming a beacon of light in his life. Inspired, he aspired to become a psychologist, someone others could confide in, a light in their darkest times.
After the lecture, a student approached Fu Qile, suggesting that the "friend" he spoke of must be someone he secretly admired. She urged him to be bold and pursue the girl he liked, emphasizing the need to be proactive, even "shameless." She insisted that girls like men who take the initiative, and he should show his good qualities and exude his charm.
On their way back from the ice rink, Ji Qiu's mind wandered, replaying the events of their skating session. Earlier, Xu Wang had returned Song Rongrong's book. Gao Yuan tried to borrow it, but Song Rongrong refused. While Ji Qiu and Zhou Ziqian walked, Zhou Ziqian playfully stepped on Ji Qiu’s shadow, claiming that doing so connected people emotionally. Ji Qiu, knowing Zhou Ziqian was behind the saying, teased him in return.
Zhou Ziqian then asked what Ji Qiu was thinking, correctly guessing she found him childish. Zhou Ziqian suddenly asked what kind of boyfriend she envisioned. Ji Qiu admitted she hadn't deeply considered it, but emphasized that he must be loyal and not fickle, unlike her previous boyfriend. Zhou Ziqian immediately offered to protect her and pressed her to reveal who that person was, but Ji Qiu remained silent.
Fu Qile also bought some food and went to Ji Qiu and Song Rongrong's apartment, repeatedly steeling himself to be brave and proactive. However, he was too nervous to say anything. Seeing the messy room, he offered to help clean up. After tidying everything, he still couldn't muster the courage to express his feelings. Ji Qiu and Song Rongrong were surprised by his eagerness to clean, jokingly wondering if he was researching whether cleaning relieved stress.
Fu Qile insisted he wasn't tired, but Ji Qiu and Song Rongrong playfully insisted his neck was cramping from the effort and offered him a massage. He then tried to shift the conversation to the next episode’s recording. As Ji Qiu walked Fu Qile home, she remarked on his unusual behavior.
She recalled how, since their school days, he had always unconditionally supported her and Song Rongrong, even hiding his own homework to cover for them when they forgot theirs, which led their homeroom teacher, who favored him, to be lenient with their punishments. He would travel long distances for their monthly college gatherings and immediately agreed to participate in her variety show despite his busy schedule.
Fu Qile explained that he didn't want her to constantly compromise for them, desiring her to prioritize herself. He then expressed his "friend jealousy," questioning why she treated him differently from Zhou Ziqian. He noted her assertiveness in negotiating with Zhou Ziqian for the show, and her willingness to squeeze next to Zhou Ziqian on the bus for his comfort, while with him, she carefully considered her words. He stated that he would be jealous as a friend.
Ji Qiu was surprised by his lengthy explanation. To avoid making her uncomfortable, Fu Qile quickly clarified that his jealousy was purely platonic, stemming from her differential treatment of him and Zhou Ziqian. Ji Qiu, amused, dismissed Zhou Ziqian as just a "little brother." After Fu Qile left, Ji Qiu reflected on his words, concluding that Zhou Ziqian's annoying personality made it impossible to be overly polite with him, which made her chuckle.
Meanwhile, Song Rongrong received a note from Xu Wang, thanking her for a book and calling her his first friend. This made Song Rongrong very happy, and she excitedly shared the news with Ji Qiu. She admitted to liking Xu Wang, praising his gentleness, patience, sincerity, and seriousness in shooting, concluding he was perfect. She noted that her frequent silly smiles were a sign of her feelings. Similarly, Zhou Ziqian was also smiling foolishly.
He told Gao Yuan and his friends that he had someone he liked but refused to reveal her identity, leading to widespread speculation. He declined the offer of female goldfish, explaining that he had someone he liked and needed to be mindful of that relationship. During lunch in the cafeteria, Cheng Jia approached Zhou Ziqian, asking if they could record the next program together. Zhou Ziqian, engrossed in texting Ji Qiu, smiled often, which Gao Yuan and the others noticed.
They mistakenly concluded that Cheng Jia was the person Zhou Ziqian liked. Gao Yuan later cornered Zhou Ziqian in the locker room, claiming to know the identity of his crush. Zhou Ziqian, nervous and feeling guilty, asked Gao Yuan to keep it a secret. Gao Yuan seized the opportunity to blackmail him, demanding cakes and then his shoes. Zhou Ziqian reluctantly agreed.
However, when Gao Yuan demanded a hoodie Ji Qiu had given Zhou Ziqian, he firmly refused, causing Gao Yuan to threaten to reveal his supposed feelings for Cheng Jia. At the mention of Cheng Jia, Zhou Ziqian became fearless, demanding all his items back from Gao Yuan. Gao Yuan was bewildered, remarking on Zhou Ziqian’s quick change of heart. Later, Ji Qiu, Fu Qile, Song Rongrong, and Zhou Ziqian discussed the edited show.
Ji Qiu noted improvements could be made, while Fu Qile liked it and suggested more games like rock-paper-scissors. Song Rongrong wanted to know the broadcast date of the next episode. Ji Qiu revealed that the second episode would air next weekend, and the remaining ones would be recorded later. Zhou Ziqian pressed Ji Qiu for details about the next recording, but Ji Qiu cited her professional ethics, stating she couldn't reveal anything before broadcast.
Song Rongrong then asked Ji Qiu for Xiao Chen's autograph for a colleague. Ji Qiu, having already requested two, proudly offered one. This prompted a touch of jealousy from Zhou Ziqian, who jokingly asked why Ji Qiu didn't ask him for an autograph. Ji Qiu gave him a skeptical look, unable to find a reason why anyone would want his autograph as a bookmark. Zhou Ziqian asked what type of men girls generally liked, listing various traits.
Song Rongrong admitted her type was the person she liked, not just Xiao Chen. Fu Qile and Zhou Ziqian then debated whether good-looking people were trustworthy, both comically excluding themselves from the "unreliable" category. Suddenly, Fu Qile received an urgent call from his consultation room and had to leave immediately. Zhou Ziqian then persuaded Ji Qiu to go buy popsicles, specifically the kind they used to eat as children.
He then “kidnapped” her to an amusement park, insisting they should relive their childhood memories. Despite Ji Qiu’s concerns about her casual attire, Zhou Ziqian pulled her along, leaving her with no choice but to follow. He told her to think of it as him kidnapping her. On their way, he expressed his desire to grow up with her and wished her sweet dreams.
He also mentioned that he used to think results were more important, but later realized the process was equally important. He planned to make up for their previous missed fun at the amusement park.
