Let's Meet Now Episode 16 Recap
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Gao Yuan sent a message to Ji Qiu, asking about Zhou Ziqian's confession. Ji Qiu, already frustrated, had no idea if he had, but then learned that Zhou Ziqian was in a meeting with Cheng Jia. Her colleagues' comments that the two must be alone and something was surely happening between them fueled her frustration. She questioned why they were still together and why they needed so long.
Feeling inexplicably restless, Ji Qiu decided to go for a run, convinced her agitation stemmed from a lack of exercise. She meticulously picked outfits, eventually choosing a pretty dress and sunglasses, making it evident to Xiao C and others that she was dressed for a date, not a workout. When Zhou Ziqian emerged shortly after, he overheard his colleagues speculating that Ji Qiu was dressed up for a date.
Alarmed, he rushed out to find her, discovering her doing some casual stretches. Zhou Ziqian offered to exercise with Ji Qiu, subtly inquiring if Gao Yuan had said anything to her. Ji Qiu pretended not to have heard him clearly, prompting Zhou Ziqian to state more firmly that he did not like Cheng Jia and that Ji Qiu should not believe Gao Yuan's misleading comments. He recounted how Gao Yuan's tall tales once earned their coach a two-hour penalty.
Ji Qiu's mood visibly improved, and she abandoned her exercise plans, deciding to get some food instead. Zhou Ziqian, also hungry, insisted on joining her and treating her to a meal. Meanwhile, Song Rongrong was preparing a report on Xu Wang. Her team members discovered a tragic detail: Xu Wang's parents had died in a car accident while on their way to watch one of his competitions. Since then, he hadn't won another championship.
The team saw this as a potential "juicy story" for their report, but Song Rongrong strongly opposed it, believing it would be too painful for Xu Wang. She urged her team to find a more appropriate approach. During a shooting competition, Yu Nan's gun suddenly malfunctioned. He requested to check the gun storage surveillance footage, implying that Xu Wang, who had trained late the previous night, might have tampered with it.
Gao Yuan immediately jumped to Xu Wang's defense, arguing vehemently with Yu Nan, leading to a reprimand from the coach. The coach reminded them of the strict security in the gun storage and dismissed the accusation. Later, in the locker room, Yu Nan relentlessly taunted Xu Wang, accusing him of using dirty tricks to win and being a "jinx" whose parents died because of him. Enraged, Xu Wang retaliated by hitting Yu Nan.
Gao Yuan and other teammates rushed in to break up the fight, urging Xu Wang not to jeopardize his competition eligibility over such provocations, and later agreed to keep the incident secret from their coach. Song Rongrong found Xu Wang, noticing his injury. She carefully bandaged his hand while telling him how much she admired him and how happy she was to have him as a friend. She urged him to protect his hands so he could continue competing.
Xu Wang, still agitated, asked if she truly knew him and claimed he didn't like her, nor was he worth her affection, asking her to stop liking him. Song Rongrong, undeterred, confessed her feelings directly, asserting that he was indeed worthy of love and that the decision of "whether it's necessary" was hers to make.
She left him with a freshly baked chestnut cake and a note inside, encouraging him to live a happy life and to be good to himself, knowing his training was hard. Xu Wang, however, remained troubled and offered no response. Later, a disheartened Song Rongrong called Fu Qile, confiding that she had been rejected by Xu Wang. More than the rejection, she expressed deep sorrow over learning about Xu Wang's past, wishing she had met him sooner to support him.
She yearned to help him overcome his struggles but felt powerless. Fu Qile advised her to give Xu Wang time, trusting that he was not a fragile person and would eventually find his way. He encouraged her to continue doing what she felt was right. After the call, Song Rongrong was seen searching for distant routes on her phone, seemingly trying to find something related to Xu Wang's well-being.
The second season of "Let's Meet Now" was now recording its final episode. Ye Qiao led a game to identify an undercover player, who could only tell lies, while others spoke the truth. During the game, Ye Qiao asked Fu Qile if he had someone he liked. Fu Qile glanced at Ji Qiu before denying it. Ye Qiao immediately declared him the undercover, explaining it was a woman's intuition.
Everyone realized Fu Qile indeed harbored feelings for someone, though he chose not to admit it. Later, in a mix-up, Fu Qile and Zhou Ziqian accidentally exchanged their personal DVs. To their surprise, both DVs contained numerous recordings of Ji Qiu, revealing their shared affection for her. As the recording of the show concluded, cast and crew reflected on their journey. Ji Qiu commented that "Let's Meet Now" originated during a time when her team faced disbandment.
She felt an instant connection to the name and was determined to make the show, which brought them all together. She noted the transformation from awkwardness and unfamiliarity in the first episode to trust and closeness in the last, believing this was the show's true meaning: meeting new friends and trying new experiences. She hoped their bonds would continue, regardless of a second season.
After filming, both Fu Qile and Zhou Ziqian insisted on carrying Ji Qiu's luggage to her room. Inside, Zhou Ziqian struggled to find anything, while Fu Qile navigated the space with familiarity, finding items Zhou Ziqian needed. The two men then subtly competed for Ji Qiu's attention, each urging the other to leave and declaring their unwillingness to give up. They settled in to wait for Song Rongrong, who was late.
Ji Qiu grew concerned when her calls to Song Rongrong went unanswered. Fu Qile then revealed his earlier conversation with Song Rongrong. Worry mounting, Ji Qiu called Xu Wang, who immediately set out to search for Song Rongrong upon hearing she was missing. Xu Wang remembered Song Rongrong asking him what he liked to eat during an interview; he'd mentioned the roasted sweet potatoes near the train station.
He hurried there, where he found Song Rongrong buying roasted sweet potatoes for her friends. Ji Qiu, Zhou Ziqian, and Fu Qile soon arrived. The group sat together, enjoying the sweet potatoes. Zhou Ziqian noticed his sweet potato had a different color; Ji Qiu inspected it and realized it was uncooked. Zhou Ziqian, in jest, began trying to snatch bites of Ji Qiu's perfectly cooked sweet potato, filling the air with their laughter.
During their shared snack, one friend mused about the dilemma of confessing feelings to a best friend, noting the increased risk of losing the friendship the longer one waits to confess.
