Meeting You Episode 16 Recap
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The morning sun roused Xia Rui, who was brimming with excitement for her first day at university. After heartfelt goodbyes to her family, who offered blessings and concerns, she embarked on her new chapter. Nan Xi, too, was leaving home for the first time. His mother was visibly worried about his ability to adapt to dormitory life, but Nan Xi, more expressive than before, reassured her he would be fine, alleviating some of her fears.
Cheng Erluo and Zhao Yishu had already arrived the previous day, as Cheng Erluo had early morning basketball club training and Zhao Yishu had accompanied him. This left Nan Xi and Xia Rui to travel to Binhai University together, their journey filled with lighthearted banter. Xia Rui playfully corrected Nan Xi’s English grammar, while Nan Xi, more relaxed than ever, reciprocated her teasing.
Xia Rui expressed her annoyance that Cheng Erluo’s early departure had ruined their initial travel plans, lamenting the wasted playing cards she had bought. Zhao Yishu, who had kept Cheng Erluo company on the train, later reassured Xia Rui that they would have plenty of other opportunities to travel together. Upon their arrival, Zhao Yishu was waiting to greet them.
Seeing the crowded registration area, Xia Rui decided to register for Nan Xi herself, asking Zhao Yishu to stay with him. When Xia Rui announced Nan Xi’s name to the registrar, everyone's attention immediately turned to her. It quickly became apparent that Nan Xi was already renowned at Binhai University as the "double first-place" student.
The registrar, upon seeing a female student registering for a male one, mistakenly assumed they were a couple, prompting Xia Rui to clarify that they were just friends and she would be helping him with his affairs. When Xia Rui returned, she found Nan Xi and Zhao Yishu surrounded by a group of freshmen.
Two students, claiming to be from the press team, were filming without consent, boldly declaring Zhao Yishu the prettiest freshman and Nan Xi the top student in architecture, a "match made in heaven." The public spectacle clearly made Nan Xi uncomfortable. Xia Rui immediately intervened, confronting the self-proclaimed reporters for infringing on their privacy, secretly filming, and spreading rumors. She deleted their footage, much to their dismay, especially after one of them dropped his "oil cake" in the commotion.
The escalating confrontation was ended by the arrival of Cheng Erluo and Lu Sibo. Lu Sibo, a respected senior and the basketball team captain, reprimanded the "reporters" for their unprofessional conduct, reminding them that the university's official press team always sought consent before filming. The two students promptly apologized. Cheng Erluo introduced Lu Sibo, and Nan Xi and Xia Rui recalled meeting him briefly during Nan Xi's art exam.
Admiring Nan Xi's talent, Lu Sibo offered his assistance should Nan Xi ever need anything. After he left, Xia Rui reflected on her own uncharacteristic lack of confidence during the incident, which prompted Cheng Erluo to humorously reintroduce her as "Brother Rui." Cheng Erluo then described the undesirable conditions of the male dormitories, vividly explaining the overwhelming "scent of man." Concerned for Nan Xi’s comfort, Xia Rui insisted on inspecting his dorm room with him.
The hallway was chaotic, and inside, Nan Xi’s designated roommates were the intrusive "paparazzi" student and the one who had complained about his dropped "oil cake." It was immediately obvious that the living environment was unsuitable for Nan Xi. Nan Xi firmly decided he could not live in the dormitory. Xia Rui supported his decision and contacted Uncle Wang, his mother's friend in Binhai, to help find off-campus housing.
Overhearing their phone conversation, Cheng Erluo comically misunderstood and accused them of planning to "cohabit," which Xia Rui vehemently denied. They told Uncle Wang they needed a place within two kilometers of the university with at least two bedrooms—one for living and one for a studio. To Nan Xi's clear disappointment, Xia Rui stated she would not be moving in with him, believing it was unsafe for a girl to live off-campus.
Uncle Wang first showed them a luxurious villa that was far beyond their budget, followed by a small, old, and cramped bungalow. Finally, inspired, he led them to an industrial park and showed them a former design company office. The double-story loft, with its clean, quiet environment and appealing layout, was perfect for Nan Xi to use as a living space and a studio for his architecture studies. Satisfied, Nan Xi agreed to lease the space.
After signing the paperwork, exhausted from their day, they rested on a sleeping mat on the floor. As Xia Rui watched Nan Xi sleep, she felt an irresistible urge to lean in closer, her face drawing near his. Just as the moment turned intimate, a phone call from Cheng Erluo shattered the atmosphere. He was enthusiastically inviting them to a highly-rated skewers shop to celebrate the start of their university life.
Though Nan Xi was visibly annoyed by the interruption, he reluctantly agreed. At the shop, the four friends discussed Nan Xi’s unbearable roommates and Cheng Erluo declared that their high school friend group, "Cheng Yi Nan Xia," must now work together to help furnish Nan Xi's new home and ensure an exciting university life ahead.
The next morning, Xia Rui sent Nan Xi a lengthy, enthusiastic voice message, but he responded with a typically succinct two-word reply, leaving her comically exasperated. In his first class with Professor Gu Siming, Nan Xi's dorm mates speculated about their mysterious fourth roommate. Professor Gu then introduced Gao Ting, a student Nan Xi had briefly encountered during his admissions exam. Gao Ting appeared cold and aloof, but he surprisingly remembered Nan Xi and greeted him directly.
Nan Xi's roommates worried about two "icy cold" individuals sharing a room, though one of them quickly revealed he had already investigated Gao Ting and discovered he was a Binhai local whose parents worked at the university, making it unlikely he would actually live in the dorm.
