Let's Meet Now Episode 2 Recap
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Fu Qile was busy with his shop and missed the shooting competition. At his place, his friend Song Rongrong and colleague He discussed his plans to set up a psychological sand box. Song Rongrong, highly impressed by a shooter she had seen, exclaimed, "He's just too good," contrasting him with Fu Qile. Fu Qile, who claimed to know how to shoot and would have watched the competition if not for work, inquired if she knew Zhou Ziqian.
The commentary announced that Zhou Ziqian, a rookie, had achieved an impressive second place in the men's 10-meter air pistol event, missing the championship by a mere 0. 1 rounds. After the competition, Song Rongrong was eager to get a photo with Zhou Ziqian, who she discovered was on her friend's team. Zhou Ziqian greeted Ji Qiu, complimenting her by saying, "Well done. You're pretty good."
Ji Qiu playfully teased him, recalling how he had appeared as a "shooting gallery novice" one moment and then was competing on the field the next. Zhou Ziqian explained that it was Ji Qiu who had initially mistaken him for a novice, and he hadn't had a chance to clarify. Ji Qiu congratulated him. Gao Yuan and Song Rongrong then arrived.
Gao Yuan expressed his annoyance to Song Rongrong for being late and missing his "good performance," though Song Rongrong was quick to point out he didn't even make it into the top five. Zhou Ziqian then extended an invitation to Ji Qiu and Song Rongrong to join his team's private victory celebration. Song Rongrong excitedly accepted, and Ji Qiu added that she wanted to celebrate Gao Yuan's fifth-place finish. At the celebration, Zhou Ziqian and Gao Yuan were congratulated.
Zhou Ziqian's teammates, curious about his relationship with Ji Qiu, asked them directly. Ji Qiu stated they were friends who had just met, adding playfully, "but it's better than you." Zhou Ziqian then elaborated, saying he "hit it off with Ji Qiu" and felt "very close," further revealing that Ji Qiu was not only interested in shooting but "exceptionally good at it," and had even "taught me," making her "kind of my teacher."
Impressed, his teammates toasted Ji Qiu, praising her beauty and skill. Ji Qiu, flattered, accepted the drinks, remarking, "Since you put it that way, I have to drink it." One teammate humorously noted that Ji Qiu seemed more like the host than the guests. After the banquet, Zhou Ziqian's teammates commented that Ji Qiu and Song Rongrong, despite liking to drink, "can't hold their liquor well." Zhou Ziqian offered to take them home.
In the taxi, a heavily intoxicated Ji Qiu, despite being asked, stubbornly refused to disclose her home address, declaring, "I'm not gonna tell you where I live." With no other option, Zhou Ziqian directed the driver to his own apartment. Upon arriving, Ji Qiu disorientedly wondered aloud, "Drinking really spoils things. Where am I?" The following morning, Ji Qiu woke up in an unfamiliar bed and immediately roused Song Rongrong, urging her, "Let's get out of here first.
Let's talk outside." As they tried to quietly exit, they were startled to find Zhou Ziqian and his roommates, including Gao Yuan, already awake in the living room. Zhou Ziqian, noticing Ji Qiu's extreme surprise, quickly explained that they had "drank too much last night," and since he didn't know their address, he "took you back to my home."
He then kindly offered them breakfast, which Ji Qiu politely declined, stating they had "other things to do" and needed to leave. As they exited, Song Rongrong complimented Zhou Ziqian's "pretty" house. Once outside, Song Rongrong realized she had left her bag at the barbecue restaurant. Gao Yuan expressed his embarrassment about sleeping so poorly, with snoring and teeth grinding, in front of the two girls. He even complained that he wasn't given a proper bedroom.
Another roommate added that Gao Yuan grinds his teeth and he's a light sleeper, so they couldn't be in the same room. Ji Qiu, noticing Gao Yuan's flustered state, advised him to "Clear your mind of all this clutter. It's not what you think." During a program planning meeting, the team discussed adding an athlete to their new variety show to appeal to a younger audience.
Ji Qiu proposed inviting popular new athletes such as Liang Chuan, the national men's 100-meter freestyle champion, or Zhang Xue, the skating champion, both of whom had large fan bases. However, Xiao C suggested Zhou Ziqian, describing him as having "the image and temperament [of a] male god" with almost a million followers. She noted, however, that Zhou Ziqian was generally reluctant to appear on shows and had previously rejected an invitation from a talk show.
Ji Qiu acknowledged she had "slightly heard of" Zhou Ziqian. The team leader ultimately agreed with Ji Qiu's initial suggestion to first approach Liang Chuan, entrusting the task to Ji Qiu. Ji Qiu unluckily lost the draw to be the one to contact him, jokingly remarking, "I might as well buy a lottery ticket." Ji Qiu arrived at the stadium, looking for the swimming area. There, she unexpectedly ran into Zhou Ziqian and his teammates.
His teammates speculated she was there to see Zhou Ziqian, but Ji Qiu clarified she was "here to work" and "find someone," specifically "Liang Chuan from the swimming team." Zhou Ziqian gave her precise directions to the swimming team's training area before excusing himself for his own practice. Ji Qiu found Liang Chuan and introduced herself as "Ji Qiu, the director of NT platform," explaining her purpose for a variety show.
Liang Chuan, however, was clearly more interested in Ji Qiu than the program, remarking, "Why are the directors so good-looking these days?" He made a suggestive comment about her reaction when he picked up a towel, asking if she preferred to talk to him like that.
Ji Qiu attempted to steer the conversation back to work, but Liang Chuan cut her off, suggesting they "talk more about it" over a private dinner that evening since he hadn't finished training and didn't like to keep girls waiting. Ji Qiu politely declined, saying, "No need for dinner. Mr. Liang, I'll talk to you some other time."
Meanwhile, Zhou Ziqian was warned by a teammate that Liang Chuan, despite being a famous swimmer, had a "very bad" character and advised him to "get away from him." Concerned, Zhou Ziqian rushed to the swimming pool and arrived just as Liang Chuan, claiming his "hands are wet," "accidentally" pushed Ji Qiu into the water. Zhou Ziqian immediately pulled Ji Qiu out, asking, "Are you okay?"
Liang Chuan then provocatively questioned Zhou Ziqian's relationship with Ji Qiu, and, after Zhou Ziqian’s terse reply, suggested they "both like the same kind of girl." Enraged by Liang Chuan's disrespectful comments, Zhou Ziqian kicked him into the pool, telling him to "swim another ten laps." Zhou Ziqian quickly retrieved some of his clothes for Ji Qiu, offering them with an apology that they "may not fit well," but assuring her they were "better than the wet clothes you're wearing."
He also gave her a box of cold medicine, reminding her to "take medicine when you catch a cold." Ji Qiu, changing into the dry clothes, joked that it was "my face that always gets me in trouble." Zhou Ziqian warned her that Liang Chuan was "not a good guy" and advised her not to "go to him alone again," adding that the shooting gallery was right next door and she could "call me anytime" if she needed help.
As he drove her home, Zhou Ziqian suddenly asked, "Ji Qiu, haven't we met somewhere before?" Ji Qiu, finding the question to be a "corny joke," dismissed it. Back home, Song Rongrong and Fu Qile were waiting for Ji Qiu. Song Rongrong told Ji Qiu that Fu Qile had been "grumpy for days" ever since he felt "played" by Zhou Ziqian during their shooting match.
Upon hearing about Liang Chuan's actions, Fu Qile was visibly worried and insisted on accompanying Ji Qiu next time. He also chided her for drinking cold drinks after falling into the water, and when Ji Qiu boasted about being able to handle herself, he playfully reminded her that she tended to be overly confident. Seeing Ji Qiu wearing Zhou Ziqian's clothes, Fu Qile grew jealous, saying, "I still think that guy is up to no good."
Song Rongrong, however, speculated, "I think he likes you." Ji Qiu immediately dismissed the idea, pointing out, "He's so much younger than me. How did you get us together?" Song Rongrong countered that age shouldn't be a factor and that she found Zhou Ziqian "reliable." Later that night, Ji Qiu found herself sleepless. The incident with Liang Chuan and Zhou Ziqian's actions kept replaying in her mind.
Recalling Zhou Ziqian's seemingly detailed knowledge of her hobbies and habits from their very first meeting, she began to seriously question if she truly knew him. She considered Song Rongrong's suggestion that Zhou Ziqian liked her, noting that their "first time we met, he was suspected of hitting on me on purpose." She felt it was "weird" how he knew so much about her despite having only known each other for a few days.
While she considered if his interest was just a "whim," the thought of a "brother and sister love" (referring to a relationship with a younger man) felt "so crazy," leaving her wondering, "How should I reject him?" At work, a colleague noticed Ji Qiu's reaction to a message and asked if it was her "boyfriend." Ji Qiu clarified, "Not yet." The colleague elaborated that at this stage, boys often "wish [they] could text you every day" and "ask you everything."
Ji Qiu then sought advice from a male colleague, framing it as a hypothetical situation for "a friend." She described a male friend who "always has a boy sending her messages" about "trivial matters" and asked, "From your points, does he have other intentions?" The male colleague unequivocally confirmed, stating, "It's obvious. This is ten to eight [out of ten] that the boy likes your friend."
After this conversation, Ji Qiu looked at a new message from Zhou Ziqian on her phone, which read: "How do you feel today? Do you feel uncomfortable? Take medicine when you catch a cold." Internally, Ji Qiu sighed, thinking, "I'm too charming. It's my fault. What should we do? You can't let him get any deeper into this." She was visibly uncertain how to respond, simply uttering "Oh."
Later, while discussing options for the variety show, a colleague once again brought up Zhou Ziqian as a potential guest, suggesting Ji Qiu "use your beauty to win him" if Liang Chuan was not suitable. Zhou Ziqian, meanwhile, was seen at an amusement park, reminiscing about visiting Jiang Yi for amusement parks when he was younger.
