Nice to Meet You Episode 20 Recap
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At a meeting, Mu Ziyun subtly influenced Chairwoman Lin by mentioning a new girl named Gao Jie in the Inlay Group, suggesting she might be causing trouble by focusing her energy on fighting with colleagues. This prompted Chairwoman Lin to consider investigating the situation. Meanwhile, Yu Zhi and Yu Yi discussed an upcoming company announcement. Yu Zhi explained that while Mu Ziyun was the true instigator of recent problems, Gao Jie would likely bear the consequences.
Around the same time, Gao Hui told Director Ye that the Inlay Group needed a "big cleanup," hinting at removing unwanted individuals. Before the official announcement, Gao Hui tried to ascertain Chairwoman Lin's decision from Yu Zhi, but he ignored her. Later, Chairwoman Lin announced Gao Jie's transfer to the Custom Order Group. Colleagues immediately whispered that this department was known as the "retirement department" and was slated for closure, interpreting the transfer as a soft dismissal.
Gao Hui then confronted Gao Jie, declaring her intention to prevent Gao Jie's success and asserting that only she possessed the qualifications to be a top jewelry designer. Gao Jie, however, calmly countered that design was not a zero-sum game of "life or death," and criticized Gao Hui's narrow focus on competition, likening her pursuit of success to a child wanting a toy. Gao Jie, in turn, vowed to shatter Gao Hui's sheltered world.
Gao Jie then had a meeting with General Manager Ju, who expected to receive Gao Hui's designs. Gao Jie revealed that she had brought her own designs instead, clarifying that she would not betray Rui Hua by using deceitful methods or revealing Wu Xiaoci’s past wrongdoings. She stated her firm intention to prove herself through her own abilities and refused to pay certain prices to reclaim a championship that should have been hers.
Yu Zhi later found Gao Jie at Pan's Jewelry, where she was contemplating her grandfather's advice about recognizing mistakes. Gao Jie apologized, admitting her past actions were overly confrontational with Gao Hui, including using her own designs, encouraging a complaint to the Chairwoman, and contributing to a strike that delayed the Inlay Group's deadline.
Yu Zhi thanked her for her honesty and apologized for not considering her feelings when he arranged her transfer to the Custom Order Group, which he acknowledged was seen as a "retirement department." He explained that he believed a true jewelry designer needed to understand the entire production process, much like a composer mastering multiple instruments to create amazing music.
He viewed the Custom Order Group, with its talented old masters, as a unique opportunity for Gao Jie to overcome her weaknesses in craftsmanship, framing the transfer as a "blessing in disguise." Gao Jie subsequently reported to the Custom Order Group. She found the workshop disorganized and the masters unpunctual, often leaving early for personal errands.
She took it upon herself to clean the place and, after witnessing the masters struggle to locate a customer's unfinished ring, suggested standardizing procedures with a computer system to improve efficiency. The masters, however, were resistant to change and quickly left for lunch or home, leaving Gao Jie alone to ponder her new role. Gao Jie discovered a beautiful phoenix crown in a box in the Custom Order Group workshop.
Yu Zhi later told her that it belonged to Grandma and had been sent for repair but remained unfinished. Gao Jie, determined to repair it, showed enthusiasm and secured the masters' agreement to teach her the restoration techniques, quickly gaining much from their guidance. Mu Ziyun later visited Gao Jie at the Custom Order Group, confirming that Yu Zhi had indeed preemptively transferred Gao Jie there.
Mu Ziyun acknowledged Gao Jie's resolve to establish herself through her own efforts and advised her that gaining the approval of the old masters in the Custom Order Group could be highly beneficial, given their deep connections with the Chairwoman. During a meeting, the allocation of exhibition booths for the Rui Hua Brand Annual Celebration was discussed, with the Plain Gold Group receiving 70% and the Inlay Group 30%.
Yu Zhi proposed that the Inlay Group manage the Customer Appreciation event preceding the annual celebration, suggesting they create a mini-movie based on a customer's authentic love story. Chairwoman Lin approved the idea, stressing the importance of conveying true love through jewelry and strictly forbidding any fabricated elements. Yu Zhi confirmed that only true stories could genuinely move people and took control of the mini-movie project, emphasizing the importance of mass-producing the "Hui Xin" products before the annual ceremony.
Following the meeting, Mu Ziyun and Gao Hui discussed their alliance. Mu Ziyun revealed she knew Gao Hui had faked her illness, solidifying their mutual understanding and demonstrating their intertwined goals. Mu Ziyun then entrusted Gao Hui with the Inlay Group's sales. Separately, Gao Hui thanked Yu Yi for helping her regain design initiative, then gave him a thermos, advising him to drink warm water for his stomach and playfully called him "Uncle," leaving Yu Yi in a thoughtful state.
Chen Pinzhen arrived at Rui Hua to start her new job. Gao Jie explained the situation to her, making Chen Pinzhen realize her entry into the Inlay Group was like entering a "tiger's den." Gao Jie advised her not to cause trouble for Yu Zhi or provoke Gao Hui. Later, Chen Pinzhen and Yan Kai unexpectedly arrived at Yu Zhi and Gao Jie's home for dinner.
Chen Pinzhen, in a humorous tone, commented on Gao Jie's seemingly relaxed work at the Custom Order Group, comparing it to receiving a "retirement pension," and teasingly alluded to Yu Zhi and Gao Jie living together and their ongoing "flirting." Separately, Ye Siqiang met Chen Pinzhen and, after criticizing her and testing her jewelry knowledge with a ruby, assigned her to write a promotional article for a public account.
Meanwhile, Mu Ziyun sought out Ye Siqiang, suggesting he was undervalued and attempting to persuade him to join the Plain Gold Group. Yu Yi and Gao Hui met with a client, Mr. Jiang, who shared his love story for the micro-movie, claiming it was true. Gao Hui, unaware of the deception, posted the story on Weibo. Yu Yi became suspicious when Mr. Jiang seemed uneasy about the detailed story and took a private phone call.
Gao Hui later overheard Mr. Jiang juggling multiple girlfriends, revealing his story to be completely fabricated. Despite her anger, Gao Hui, considering the story was already public, reluctantly agreed to continue the collaboration, demanding that Mr. Jiang manage his other relationships. Gao Jie, reviewing Yu Zhi's micro-movie plan for the Inlay Group, found herself staring at the image of the couple's engagement ring, realizing it looked strangely familiar to her.
