Nice to Meet You Episode 13 Recap
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Awakened by a vivid nightmare depicting Wu Xiaoci causing Pan Yue's car accident, Gao Jie felt a profound sense of despair. She reflected on her past admiration for Wu Xiaoci, unaware of the immense suffering her mother had endured. Holding her mother's hand, Gao Jie silently vowed to seek justice and avenge the wrongs done to her. Meanwhile, Yu Zhi was accompanying Gao Hui at a bar when Gao Jie called him.
Gao Hui, annoyed, snatched his phone, insisting he focus solely on her and complaining that their shopping outing wasn't over. Gao Jie, hearing this, felt a surge of helplessness. To escape the situation, Yu Zhi feigned extreme drunkenness, exaggerating his condition by locking himself in the bathroom to pretend to vomit, which prompted Gao Hui to leave. Yu Zhi then called Gao Jie back.
Gao Jie's voice was filled with distress as she confessed to having many thoughts but no one to confide in, realizing Yu Zhi was the only person in her contact list she could turn to. Yu Zhi offered to come over in the morning, but Gao Jie cut him off with a terse "Good night" before hanging up, leaving Yu Zhi perplexed by her strange demeanor. The following morning, Wu Xiaoci arrived at Gao Jie's home.
Gao Jie informed her she would move out once her grandfather's burial arrangements were complete. Wu Xiaoci haughtily warned Gao Jie to stay away from Gao Hai. Gao Jie retorted sharply, implying Wu Xiaoci feared losing what she had unethically acquired. As movers began clearing out her home, Gao Jie stood silently, cradling her grandfather's urn and portrait. Unable to locate Gao Jie, Yu Zhi called Chen Pinzhen, who was out of town.
He then searched the nursing home and for Si Cheng in vain before finally finding a distraught Gao Jie on a rooftop, a special spot they shared. Gao Jie, feeling utterly lost and homeless, confided that she didn't know where else she could go, feeling only Yu Zhi could accommodate her. Yu Zhi took her back to his place.
Gao Jie expressed discomfort about imposing and suggested finding a hotel, but Yu Zhi insisted she stay in his room, playfully teasing her. After showering, Gao Jie discovered a note from Yu Zhi on a table, explaining he had left earlier to give her space to process her emotions. Yu Zhi later returned with daily necessities for Gao Jie, who had prepared breakfast. While Yu Zhi ate heartily, Gao Jie received a phone call from Mu Ziyun.
Mu Ziyun, having learned about Wu Xiaoci taking Gao Jie's house, offered to help. However, Gao Jie expressed a desire to handle matters herself, and Mu Ziyun reluctantly agreed to step back for now. Gao Jie found it difficult to discuss Yu Zhi with Mu Ziyun. Returning to the table, Gao Jie suggested finding a rental apartment, but Yu Zhi firmly objected, concerned about unreliable landlords.
He playfully proposed she treat him as her landlord and asked her to draw a leaf on his phone case as her "rent." Gao Jie then received a visit from Si Cheng, who offered her an opportunity to work for a renowned overseas jewelry company. Gao Jie declined, explaining that with her grandfather's recent passing and her mother in a nursing home, it was not the right time to leave the country.
Si Cheng warned that the local jewelry design industry was hostile towards her, making success difficult if she insisted on staying. Gao Jie firmly stated that the more someone wished her to leave, the more determined she was to succeed and prove them wrong. Yu Zhi and Gao Jie discussed his work difficulties. Yu Zhi explained the challenge of dealing with suppliers who had colluded to inflate prices by 30%, as there were few alternative sources.
Gao Jie astutely pointed out that while it seemed like a seller's market, gemstone trends constantly change, and no material is irreplaceable. She suggested that by adjusting Rui Hua's product line to incorporate platinum, which clients often perceive as more valuable than karat gold, they could reduce their reliance on karat gold, thereby shifting the power dynamic and giving Yu Zhi greater bargaining leverage.
Inspired, Yu Zhi declared his determination to succeed and playfully asked Gao Jie what reward she desired, to which she responded they could discuss it after his success. Mu Ziyun visited Gao Jie again, apologizing for missing her grandfather's funeral. She urged Gao Jie to reconsider her offer to join the Plain Gold Group at Rui Hua, arguing that no other company would accept her and that Mu Ziyun needed someone she trusted by her side.
Gao Jie expressed concern about the potential negative impact on Mu Ziyun's reputation, given Gao Jie's current standing, but Mu Ziyun dismissed this, explaining her own outsider status at Rui Hua and her need for a trustworthy ally. Mu Ziyun then brought out Pan Yue's old sketches, emphasizing that Pan Yue's designs were far more vibrant and inspired than Wu Xiaoci's. Gao Jie, still holding onto her past admiration for Wu Xiaoci, mentioned Wu Xiaoci's award-winning work.
Mu Ziyun then revealed the painful truth: Wu Xiaoci had not only stolen Gao Hai but also plagiarized Pan Yue's design to gain her current fame and position. Mu Ziyun recounted the past: Pan Yue had confronted Wu Xiaoci about the plagiarism, but Wu Xiaoci had scornfully dismissed her as a loser confined to a small alley. Gao Hai, siding with Wu Xiaoci, had urged Pan Yue to let go of the past.
As Pan Yue desperately tried to stop them from leaving, she was tragically hit by a car, leading to her current mental state. Gao Jie was devastated, realizing that Wu Xiaoci was responsible for all the tragedies that had befallen her family. She passionately vowed to seek justice and avenge her grandfather and mother.
Mu Ziyun tried to calm her, reiterating that her grandfather had never wanted revenge and that she had only revealed the truth so Gao Jie wouldn't be deceived by Gao Hai's pretense. Gao Jie, however, insisted she could not stand by while Wu Xiaoci continued to enjoy stolen glory. Mu Ziyun advised her that rushing into a fight was not the best approach; instead, becoming stronger than Wu Xiaoci was the only way to effectively expose her.
Gao Hai called Gao Jie, informing her he had moved out and asking for Pan Yue's nursing home location. Gao Jie refused, telling him he was not fit to see her mother until he had completely severed ties with Wu Xiaoci. Grandma expressed deep dissatisfaction with Yu Yi and Yu Zhi regarding the ongoing supplier issue.
Mu Ziyun, fanning the flames, claimed the suppliers were deceptive and that Yu Zhi and Yu Yi were too young and inexperienced to handle them, implying she needed to intervene. Grandma, however, believed they needed to learn from experience and stated she would only intervene if truly serious trouble arose. In a subsequent meeting with the supplier, Yu Zhi skillfully applied Gao Jie's advice.
He calmly explained that a 30% price increase for karat gold made it uncompetitive, and Rui Hua would shift its focus to platinum, which appealed more to consumers seeking higher-value jewelry. At this opportune moment, Gao Hui made a grand entrance, introducing herself as Rui Hua's Inlay Group's First Designer and the daughter of Cilian's founder, Wu Xiaoci.
This display of new alliances and strong connections quickly swayed the supplier, who promptly conceded, offering to lower prices for a long-term collaboration. Afterwards, Gao Hui insisted Yu Zhi join her for shopping and a drink as a token of his gratitude. Later, Yu Zhi, Yu Yi, and Gao Hui discussed their successful negotiation with the supplier. Yu Yi highly praised Gao Hui's significant contribution, including leveraging her Cilian brand influence and Wu Xiaoci's overseas contacts.
Gao Hui reminded Yu Zhi of his unfulfilled promise of gratitude. Yu Zhi, feigning lingering illness from the previous night's "drinking," declined Yu Yi's invitation to dinner with Gao Hui, claiming he needed to get his broken phone repaired. As Gao Jie cleaned at Yu Zhi's place, she found another sticky note from him, affectionately calling her his "Tianluo girl." A customized workbench that Yu Zhi had ordered for her was delivered, deeply moving her.
Yu Zhi and Yu Yi were welcoming Gao Hui to Rui Hua. Yu Zhi received a brief "thank you" call from Gao Jie, which warmed his heart as he glanced at the leaf design on his phone case. Yu Yi then escorted Gao Hui to her new office, but she primarily inquired about Yu Zhi's office location, seemingly pleased that their offices were close by. Gao Jie found a photo of Yu Zhi and his mother at his home.
Elsewhere, Yu Yi and Mu Ziyun had another contentious encounter. Gao Hui officially began her role in Rui Hua's inlay group. She immediately criticized designers' work, accusing a designer named Su Qing of plagiarism and dramatically throwing her design to the floor. Yu Zhi promptly intervened and fired Su Qing, much to Yu Yi's surprise. Yu Zhi and Yu Yi then decided to recruit new talent.
Yu Yi invited them all to dinner, but Yu Zhi rejected the invitation via WeChat and left Gao Hui's office. Gao Jie prepared dinner, and Yu Zhi returned home, visibly touched by the braised pork on the table. During dinner, Gao Hui called, but Yu Zhi quickly hung up, explaining his previous interaction with Gao Hui to Gao Jie, who seemed unbothered.
Yu Yi advised Gao Hui to control her temper, warning that her demanding attitude would only alienate Yu Zhi. Wu Xiaoci received a call from a lawyer representing Gao Hai for divorce proceedings. She angrily confided in Gao Hui, who dismissed the possibility of an actual divorce. Gao Jie showed Yu Zhi her design sketches, asking if his grandmother would approve of the style.
Yu Zhi explained that his grandmother generally favored plain gold, not inlaid jewelry, but believed her oriental-inspired designs would still appeal to her. Gao Jie mentioned she had applied to many companies, including Rui Hua, but had received no responses. Yu Zhi assured her of his unwavering support for all her decisions. The next morning, Yu Yi and Yu Zhi were jogging, and Gao Hui joined them, with Yu Yi subtly trying to encourage a connection between them.
