Meeting You Episode 12 Recap
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After a school incident involving fireworks, Cheng Erluo was called into Mr. Hu's office for a stern lecture. Mr. Hu, his English teacher, warned him that such an act could lead to the cancellation of his special recruitment qualifications for Binhai University, especially given his low scores. As punishment, Cheng Erluo was tasked with writing a 10,000-word self-criticism. When he attempted to negotiate the length, Mr. Hu threatened to double it to 20,000 words, prompting Cheng Erluo to reluctantly agree.
As he was leaving, he overheard Mr. Hu telling another teacher that due to the approaching final exams and students preparing for art tests, their class would likely not participate in the New Year's party. Upon hearing this, Cheng Erluo returned to class and passionately rallied his classmates, insisting they should still hold a New Year's party as it would be their last group activity before the college entrance examinations.
His enthusiasm was momentarily dampened when Zhao Yishu reminded him of the 10,000-word self-criticism he had to write. Cheng Erluo immediately pleaded with Zhao Yishu for help. Feeling partly responsible for his predicament and using the excuse that it would keep his hands free for basketball practice, she agreed to write it for him. At the Yi Ze coffee shop, Xia Rui was preparing for her broadcast host art exam by reciting "Saying Good-bye to Cambridge Again."
Despite her usual carefree demeanor, she became nervous and felt disconnected from the performance. Observing her anxiety and lack of stage experience, her friends suggested she perform at the New Year's party to practice. Nan Xi then unveiled a collection of simple, beautifully crafted wooden instruments he had made for them to use. The group, consisting of Cheng Erluo, Zhao Yishu, Nan Xi, and Xia Rui, enthusiastically decided to form a team and practice for the party.
On the day of the party, the group secretly signed up to perform to surprise Mr. Hu. However, just before their turn, Xia Rui realized she had forgotten her instrument, a wooden hammer, at home. She rushed back to get it, but as their performance time drew near, she had not returned and was unreachable by phone.
Worried, Nan Xi went to find her, while Cheng Erluo, Zhao Yishu, and the others, though anxious, decided to stay and prepare to perform to honor Xia Rui's hard work. Nan Xi hurried to Xia Rui's house and found her asleep with a high fever. Overcoming his social anxiety, Nan Xi went to a crowded pharmacy to buy medicine. He then meticulously cared for her, giving her medicine and preparing a simple meal.
While Xia Rui was resting, her younger brother, Xia Haozi, video-called to wish her a happy eighteenth birthday. Seeing Nan Xi in her room, Xia Haozi mistakenly assumed they were a couple and urged Nan Xi to treat his sister well. However, Nan Xi had already come to see Xia Rui as the most important person in his life.
After the party, Cheng Erluo and Zhao Yishu were walking on the street when they were accosted by a group of thugs. They were chased into a deserted alley, but just as the situation turned dangerous, Mr. Hu appeared and intervened. He threatened to call the police, causing the thugs to flee. While waiting for the police after reporting the incident, Zhao Yishu felt unwell from the fright, so Cheng Erluo carried her on his back.
Zhao Yishu expressed concern for Xia Rui, but Cheng Erluo dismissed it, saying they shouldn't disturb Nan Xi and Xia Rui's time together. Though astute about others' relationships, he remained completely oblivious to Zhao Yishu's feelings for him. Thanks to Nan Xi's careful attention, Xia Rui woke up the next morning fully recovered. Her grandparents, having just returned from a trip, warmly greeted Nan Xi and invited him to stay with them for the rest of the New Year's holiday.
Xia Rui was pleasantly surprised when Nan Xi, who typically prefers quiet, readily agreed. After dinner, her grandparents devised a plan to have Xia Rui and Nan Xi wash the dishes together. Unfamiliar with housework, Nan Xi struggled at first but soon found joy in playfully splashing water with Xia Rui in the kitchen as her grandparents watched on with deep contentment.
