Let's Meet Now Episode 15 Recap
> Let's Meet Now Recap
At the volleyball court, Fu Tian and Jiang Jiang are watching Zhou Yubei play. Jiang Jiang suggests that befriending Zhou Yubei would create an opportunity to meet his brother, Zhou Ziqian. Fu Tian, embracing the idea, cheers loudly for Zhou Yubei. When it's time to form teams, she boldly asks Zhou Yubei to be her partner, ignoring another classmate's protests about her poor playing skills. Zhou Yubei agrees and even promises to protect her. During practice, Fu Tian dramatically falls.
When the teacher announces an upcoming exam, she uses her fall as an excuse, quickly feigning a severe internal leg injury, claiming she can't even walk. Concerned, Zhou Yubei carries her to the infirmary on his back. As they go, Fu Tian chatters excitedly, comparing his carrying skills favorably to her brother's and bombarding him with questions about Zhou Ziqian's childhood, whether he likes looking after kids, and when he started shooting. Meanwhile, Ji Qiu and Song Rongrong are shopping.
Zhou Ziqian deliberately appears, attempting a disguise, but Ji Qiu immediately recognizes him and questions his "coincidental" presence. Song Rongrong explains she invited him to help pick out clothes for an upcoming magazine interview with Xu Wang. While shopping, Ji Qiu tries on outfits, and Zhou Ziqian gives unenthusiastic feedback on her clothes without even looking, which Ji Qiu points out.
Suddenly, Zhou Ziqian receives a phone call from Zhou Yubei's school, informing him that Zhou Yubei accidentally hit a classmate named Fu Tian. He realizes Fu Tian is Fu Qile's younger sister. Ji Qiu calls Fu Tian, who confirms she faked the injury to avoid an exam.
Despite this, Zhou Ziqian insists on visiting her with gifts, taking the opportunity to subtly inquire about Fu Qile's family and home life, asking if his house is "pink" because he has a sister and whether Fu Qile "meditates." Ji Qiu notes his unusual curiosity. At home, Fu Tian is casually lounging in her pajamas, eating ice cream. Fu Qile receives a call from her teacher about her "injury."
She casually admits to him that she faked it to skip an exam and that Zhou Yubei's collision was an accident while blocking a ball for her. When Zhou Ziqian and Zhou Yubei arrive, Fu Qile tries to get Fu Tian to tidy herself up, asking if she can wipe off ice cream, change out of her pajamas, and wash her fringe, but she's initially indifferent.
Fu Qile then opens the door with a smug expression, embarrassedly introducing his "shy" sister, only for Fu Tian to re-emerge moments later, looking completely presentable after seeing Zhou Ziqian. She readily forgives Zhou Yubei and tries to engage Zhou Ziqian, asking if he remembers her. Zhou Ziqian replies that he remembers her as the classmate close to Yubei, to which Fu Tian responds that she's usually ignored at school.
When Zhou Ziqian goes to wash his hands, he discovers Fu Tian's room is completely covered in his posters. He returns to the living room, gleefully declaring, "Your sister is my fan!" multiple times, much to Fu Qile's profound embarrassment. Fu Qile vehemently states that from a biological standpoint, they are "independent individuals" and her actions should not reflect on him. When Zhou Ziqian counters that "geographically" they still live together, Fu Tian playfully praises his knowledge.
Fu Tian then praises Zhou Ziqian's talents and wishes he were her brother. In a playful turn, Zhou Ziqian suggests increasing Fu Qile's exercise regimen, and Fu Qile counters by recommending more homework for Fu Tian, a suggestion Zhou Ziqian enthusiastically endorses. On the way home, Zhou Ziqian tells Zhou Yubei that Fu Tian is "quite cute" and not noisy, despite Zhou Yubei's insistence otherwise (describing her as talkative and sleeping in class).
Zhou Ziqian then suggests that when he's away for an upcoming recording, Zhou Yubei should invite classmates, particularly Fu Tian, over to their house, as she seems good at enlivening the atmosphere. Zhou Yubei questions why Zhou Ziqian never invites Ji Qiu, who is also good at livening up a room. Zhou Ziqian replies that Zhou Yubei was not present when Ji Qiu came for work-related visits.
As preparations for the show's second season begin, Xiao C informs Ji Qiu that only Fu Qile and Zhou Ziqian will be traveling with the crew, while other guests will make their own arrangements. Xiao C expresses her strong admiration for Zhou Ziqian, calling him "so handsome" when watching him shoot, and suggests adding more shooting segments to the show.
When Ji Qiu reminds Xiao C of her former idol, Xiao Chen, Xiao C declares that she now finds "men who focus on their career are the most handsome." Later, Ji Qiu and Xiao C discuss the show's growing popularity, noting its success in promoting shooting and inspiring colleges to consider offering related classes. Ji Qiu urges Xiao C to secure Zhou Ziqian for a second season quickly before his fees increase.
Xiao C then asks if there are any other attractive members in the shooting team besides Zhou Ziqian. Gao Yuan, convinced that Zhou Ziqian harbors feelings for Cheng Jia but is too shy to express them, encourages Zhou Ziqian to seize any opportunities during the upcoming program recording, noting Zhou Ziqian's occasional silly smiles and constant phone-checking.
He then approaches Ji Qiu, explaining his belief in Zhou Ziqian's affection for Cheng Jia and requesting her help in creating "private space" for them. Ji Qiu, though visibly uncomfortable, agrees to help. As they board the car for the recording location, Ji Qiu strategically sits next to Fu Qile, leaving the seat beside Zhou Ziqian open for Cheng Jia.
From outside, Gao Yuan mistakenly informs Zhou Ziqian that he told Ji Qiu about Zhou Ziqian's feelings for Cheng Jia, urging him to "seize the chance." Zhou Ziqian, realizing the misunderstanding, becomes trapped as Cheng Jia settles into the seat beside him. In the car, Fu Qile tries to cheer Zhou Ziqian up by giving him a toy he "casually took from Tiantian." Cheng Jia joins their conversation, asking Zhou Ziqian about his ideal type.
Zhou Ziqian intentionally speaks loudly, listing traits like "long hair" and "tall" — characteristics matching Ji Qiu. However, he also adds that he prefers someone "older" than him. Cheng Jia, delighted, actively states she is one year older and asks if she is tall enough, clearly interpreting these comments as being directed at her. Observing the scene from afar, Gao Yuan marvels at Zhou Ziqian's "showing off."
Overwhelmed by the escalating miscommunication, Zhou Ziqian confides in Fu Qile that he feels "tired in his heart." Upon arriving at the recording destination, Zhou Ziqian tries to assist Ji Qiu with her belongings, but she declines, citing his recent game loss and punishment, leading him to feel unhappy and withdrawn for the rest of the day. Later that evening, Ji Qiu gives Zhou Ziqian a DV camera, instructing him to film anything beautiful during recording breaks.
He immediately turns the camera to record her. As Ji Qiu leaves to distribute other cameras, Cheng Jia arrives at Zhou Ziqian's room to discuss his training schedule. Zhou Ziqian, mindful of appearances and trying to avoid further misunderstanding, insists they discuss work in the meeting room, especially after Ji Qiu passes by and observes them.
In the meeting room, Zhou Ziqian maintains a noticeable distance from Cheng Jia, expressing his frustration that she came to him instead of staying at the gym. Cheng Jia boldly confesses, "Because I like you." Zhou Ziqian candidly replies that he does not reciprocate her feelings and admits to liking someone else. Cheng Jia quickly deduces that he likes Ji Qiu, acknowledging it's "so obvious!" but then adds, "I guessed it."
Undeterred, she asks if she can still invite him out when they return to Jiangyi next week, stating that his feelings for Ji Qiu "have nothing to do with how I feel about you," and since they are "not a couple," their individual affections don't conflict. She then directly asks if Ji Qiu likes him in return. Back in her room, Ji Qiu paces back and forth, visibly agitated and unable to focus on work.
She mutters about Zhou Ziqian and Cheng Jia "pulling each other" in front of his room so late, worrying about potential scandals if they were caught on camera. Unaware that her irritation stems from jealousy, she attempts to distract herself with work but finds she cannot write. Meanwhile, Gao Yuan and his teammates are playing poker.
Gao Yuan, still believing Zhou Ziqian likes Cheng Jia, recounts how he tried to facilitate their relationship by talking to Ji Qiu, convinced Zhou Ziqian is too shy to confess. He also explains the signs of jealousy to his teammates, describing it as "irritation" and an attempt to "distract themselves with something else," inadvertently describing Ji Qiu's current behavior.
When Gao Yuan loses the poker game and must send a message to a random contact, his teammates suggest messaging Ji Qiu to inquire if Zhou Ziqian has confessed to Cheng Jia. During this time, Coach Zhang announces that the National Shooting Championships are scheduled for November 22nd, and instructs Zhou Ziqian to prepare after his show recording.
Yu Nan, upon hearing the date, reminds a teammate that November 22nd is the anniversary of Xu Wang's parents' death, and speculates if Xu Wang's performance will be affected. Zhou Ziqian, overhearing this with Gao Yuan, warns Yu Nan to stop discussing others' parents and to "behave yourselves," threatening to report them and cause their suspension from competition if they cause trouble.
Later, Yu Nan confronts Xu Wang, taunting him about his recent poor performance and suggesting he has no hope for the upcoming championships, stating he would be too ashamed to remain if he doesn't place.
