Nice to Meet You Episode 30 Recap
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Yu Zhi questioned Grandma about why Mu Ziyun was in charge of their engagement party. Grandma firmly told him to let go of his grudges for the sake of a harmonious family, emphasizing that he would soon be a married man and needed to look forward. She acknowledged that he couldn't forget how his mother died or how he was forced out of his own home, and believed Mu Ziyun couldn't forget either.
Grandma reiterated that the decision was made and urged Yu Zhi to focus on more important matters. At a board meeting, Grandma announced that Yu Zhi had officially joined the Board of Directors, praising Inlay Group's exceptional performance under his leadership and expressing her hope that he would bring fresh vitality to the board. Yu Zhi thanked the Chairwoman and the Board Members for their trust, crediting President Yu Yi for Inlay Group's success.
He viewed his new position as both an encouragement and a test, vowing to work with the board to create more possibilities for Rui Hua's future. Following the announcement, Mu Ziyun approached Yu Yi, sarcastically congratulating him for bringing Yu Zhi into the company and his rapid ascent to the Board.
She subtly tried to sow discord by implying Yu Zhi was a strong competitor for the role of heir, but Yu Yi calmly dismissed her, stating that he and Yu Zhi were united and the Chairwoman would make the final decision. Mu Ziyun persisted, hinting at Yu Zhi's growing ambition, which Yu Zhi, who had just walked in, overheard.
Yu Zhi quickly reassured Yu Yi of his loyalty, reminding him of their prior agreement, but Yu Yi responded with a distant smile, leaving Yu Zhi feeling uneasy. Determined to uncover the truth, Yu Zhi met with Director Zhang. Under Yu Zhi's veiled threats regarding their contract, Director Zhang confessed that Mu Ziyun had approached him, offering a highly lucrative contract to frame Yu Guanghua.
She had provided incriminating photos and threatened to remove Zhang from Rui Hua's supplier list if he refused. Zhang admitted he had no choice but to coerce his wife into getting Yu Guanghua to sign a counterfeit contract, then used it to blackmail him. Yu Guanghua, who had been listening from the adjacent room, was furious upon hearing the confession.
Yu Zhi then confronted his father, revealing his realization that Mu Ziyun hadn't saved him but had orchestrated the entire plot. Yu Guanghua, in his anger, inadvertently admitted he knew Mu Ziyun was a hateful woman who should have been dealt with earlier, confirming Yu Zhi's long-held suspicions that his father knew Mu Ziyun had framed him years ago.
Yu Zhi pressed his father further, asking if he knew Mu Ziyun was behind the incident when he was ten years old, regarding the lost jewels. After initial hesitation, Yu Guanghua confessed that Mu Ziyun had indeed hidden the rubies to frame Yu Zhi. He admitted that he later found the rubies and, burdened by gambling debts, sold them to settle his creditors, unaware of the full extent of Mu Ziyun's machinations at the time.
He had then been coerced by Mu Ziyun to keep quiet, fearing the consequences from Grandma if his financial troubles were exposed. Yu Zhi was devastated by his father's complicity and deceit. He threatened to expose everything to Grandma, but Yu Guanghua pleaded with him not to, promising to confess himself if Yu Zhi would not use his recording. In a tense family confrontation before Grandma, Yu Zhi directly accused Mu Ziyun and Yu Guanghua.
Mu Ziyun vehemently denied the accusations, claiming Yu Guanghua was fabricating stories to make her look bad and accusing both of them of a false conspiracy. Yu Zhi then presented a ruby transaction voucher dated July 7, 2000, as evidence. At this point, Yu Guanghua broke down and confessed to Grandma, stating that Mu Ziyun had purposefully hidden the rubies to frame Yu Zhi.
He tearfully admitted his cowardice in being coerced by her, allowing Yu Zhi to suffer for years, and proclaimed himself a terrible father. Mu Ziyun immediately retaliated, accusing Yu Guanghua of being the one who sold the rubies to pay his debts, which had forced Grandma to sell company equity to raise funds. As the two began to physically lash out at each other, Grandma intervened, stopping their fight.
She then revealed that she had known about the ruby incident for a long time. She recounted sending Yu Zhi overseas to boarding school when he was ten, after Mu Ziyun accused him, to protect the family from further destruction following his mother's death. She wanted to preserve Yu Guanghua's marriage and prevent Yu Zhi from growing up in such a toxic environment.
Grandma tearfully apologized to Yu Zhi, expressing deep guilt for having mistreated him and leaving him alone abroad for so many years. Mu Ziyun then apologized, claiming she thought her actions were a "tiny lie" to protect Guanghua, which then grew out of control. Yu Zhi and Yu Guanghua angrily rebuked her, but Grandma continued to shield Mu Ziyun, tearfully stating that the Yu family had so few members left.
She blamed herself for all the family's misfortunes, even for Yu Zhi's mother's death, lamenting that she had insisted Yu Guanghua marry her. Devastated, Yu Zhi left the room. He reflected on his mother, realizing that in his family, the truth was irrelevant, and only personal benefit truly mattered. He vowed to never forget the injustices done to his mother and to seek justice for her. Meanwhile, Grandma visited Rui Hua's custom orders section, where Master Zheng respectfully addressed her.
He commented that she was too tolerant of Mu Ziyun, but Grandma explained that she understood Mu Ziyun's sacrifices for Rui Hua, having given her youth to the company, making it difficult to be harsh with her. Grandma confessed her exhaustion, feeling she could no longer manage everything and that both Yu Zhi and Mu Ziyun would blame her.
Master Zheng later called Gao Jie, explaining that Yu Zhi must be deeply hurt and that Grandma, despite her actions, faced her own dilemmas, urging Gao Jie to comfort him. Upon returning home, Yu Zhi was met by Gao Jie, who embraced him warmly. He sensed her concern and reassured her he was fine, though still "a little disappointed" that Grandma had sacrificed him.
He then shared his plans to find a large house after they married and bring Pan Yue to live with them, asking Gao Jie about her preferences for their new home. He expressed his hope that their future home would be free of lies and deception, filled only with warmth and trust. Gao Jie, deeply touched, inwardly wondered if Yu Zhi could truly trust her, given that his bitter enemy was her aunt.
She knew she needed to tell him the truth but decided the timing wasn't right, especially when Yu Zhi asked her to make him braised meat so he could gather strength to continue his fight against Mu Ziyun. Separately, Yu Yi invited Gao Hui for drinks. Gao Hui, still preoccupied with Yu Zhi, repeatedly brought up his recent promotion to the Board of Directors, probing Yu Yi about his feelings on the matter and implying he might feel threatened.
She then suggested that they were alike, understanding each other without words, and even compatible. Yu Yi, taking the opportunity, confessed his feelings for her, acknowledging he shouldn't be falling for her knowing her feelings for Yu Zhi, but he couldn't help himself, especially after "that night." Gao Hui, avoiding his gaze, tried to leave, insisting "that night was an accident" and there could be nothing between them.
Yu Yi pressed her, asking if she was trying to forget because Yu Zhi was still in her heart. He then revealed that Yu Zhi had already taken Gao Jie to meet the family and that they were preparing for an engagement, with Mu Ziyun even helping to plan the ceremony. Gao Hui was stunned, calling it impossible. Yu Yi urged her to let Yu Zhi go, promising to wait for her, but not indefinitely.
Gao Hui adamantly rejected him again, stating he would always remain her "senior." Mu Ziyun apologized to Grandma for her past actions, claiming she had always felt indebted to Yu Zhi and wanted to make it up to him. Grandma, however, admonished her for being too indulgent with Yu Guanghua and warned her not to be confrontational with Yu Zhi in the future. Yu Zhi, who was also present, remained silent.
Sensing he was still upset with her, Grandma tried to make peace by telling him she wanted to introduce Gao Jie to her old friends at a gathering. Yu Zhi agreed to arrange it. Later, Gao Hui, overhearing Grandma's plan, angrily called Gao Hai. She informed him that it was Gao Jie and Yu Zhi's engagement party that evening and that Grandma wanted to meet him and Pan Yue.
Gao Hai expressed doubts, but Gao Hui insisted he must attend, claiming Grandma was aware of his and Gao Jie's relationship. At the gathering, Yu Zhi had informed a nervous Gao Jie about Grandma's intention to introduce her to her old friends. Grandma proudly introduced Gao Jie, who modestly stated her grandfather was an old craftsman and her mother a former designer. Mu Ziyun was also present.
Just then, Gao Hui arrived with a bouquet of flowers, claiming to offer sincere blessings to her "sister." She then sat next to Gao Jie and introduced herself as Gao Jie's half-sister, much to Grandma's surprise. Gao Hui then subtly undermined Gao Jie's standing. As the situation grew tense, Gao Hai arrived with Pan Yue. Gao Jie trembled with anger.
Mu Ziyun quickly went to shake Gao Hai's hand, and Pan Yue happily called out to Mu Ziyun, fortunately without revealing the true nature of their relationship. Seeing them all together, Grandma decided it was time for an open conversation. Yu Zhi tried to call Gao Jie but was caught up with work. Meanwhile, Pan Yue behaved childishly at the dinner table. Gao Hai and Gao Jie tried to cover for her, omitting any mention of her illness.
Pan Yue affectionately called Mu Ziyun to sit next to her, and Mu Ziyun once again tried to smooth things over. However, Pan Yue suddenly spotted the butterfly jewelry on Grandma and lunged at her. Gao Hai quickly escorted Pan Yue out of the room, while Gao Jie apologized to Grandma before rushing out. Gao Hui, ever malicious, couldn't resist making a snide comment. Upon learning of the incident, Yu Zhi rushed home to explain to Grandma.
Grandma was not angry with Gao Jie, stating that as long as Yu Zhi accepted Gao Jie's mother's condition, she would not object to their marriage. However, Grandma was puzzled by the relationship between Gao Jie and Gao Hui. Yu Zhi explained that he had known about it for some time and understood why Gao Jie was reluctant to talk about it.
Grandma gently patted Yu Zhi's hand, telling him to go and be with Gao Jie, as her situation was the most awkward. Later, Gao Hui reveled in the evening's events, but Gao Hai angrily confronted her about using Pan Yue, especially since Gao Jie was her sister. Gao Hui scoffed, cruelly suggesting that Pan Yue's condition was Gao Jie's retribution. Enraged, Gao Hai slapped her.
Gao Hui furiously declared she wanted nothing more to do with him, while Gao Hai struggled to compose himself. Pan Yue cried and clamored for Mu Ziyun. Gao Jie tried to soothe her, but her rising frustration only made Pan Yue cry harder. Overwhelmed, Gao Jie was at a loss, but Yu Zhi quickly stepped in, producing a butterfly toy that delighted Pan Yue, who happily began to play with it.
Gao Jie worried about Grandma's reaction, about embarrassing Yu Zhi, and most of all, about how his family would perceive Pan Yue. Yu Zhi reassured her by sharing Grandma's understanding attitude, but Gao Jie remained uneasy. Back at home, Yu Guanghua returned drunk and wildly told Mu Ziyun that Yu Zhi would eventually take over Rui Hua, and when that day came, her fate as an outsider would be miserable.
