Nice to Meet You Episode 49 Recap
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Gao Jie felt pleased about Mu Ziyun and Yu Zhi's reconciliation. Before departing, Mu Ziyun discussed the ongoing lawsuit, affirming her determination to uncover the mastermind and achieve justice. She noted Wu Xiaoci's silence regarding the plagiarism recording, which Mu Ziyun believed was insufficient as evidence, and concluded that Gao Hai's testimony was crucial. Mu Ziyun intended to persuade him to speak the truth, viewing it as a debt he owed Pan Yue for twenty years of wrongdoing.
She then shared her happiness for Gao Jie and Yu Zhi's reunion and urged Gao Jie to take care of herself before embracing her and leaving. Meanwhile, Chairwoman Ju called Gao Hui, pressing her about the online plagiarism rumors. Gao Hui dismissed them as deliberate defamation by competitors, vowing that the truth would be revealed and her new "flower series" design would quell the baseless claims.
Chairwoman Ju, however, was indifferent to the excuses, stating her focus was only on results and expecting Gao Hui to prove herself through her performance. Later, Wu Xiaoci, enraged by the online accusations of plagiarism, exclaimed, "This is endless!" and smashed her phone, blaming Gao Hai for her predicament. Gao Hai advised her to calm down and gently urged her to admit her wrongdoing and apologize.
Wu Xiaoci angrily refused, asking if he was trying to kill her by suggesting she apologize to Pan Yue. She then pleaded with Gao Hai one last time to claim that Mu Ziyun had deceived him into making the recorded statements, hoping it would resolve everything. Gao Hai refused, stating that despite the recording, his words were the truth.
He tried to appeal to her conscience, suggesting Pan Yue deserved more pity and that this might be an opportunity for justice. However, Wu Xiaoci continued to portray herself as a victim, arguing that an apology now would do Pan Yue no good and would destroy her own future, implicating Gao Hui, whose burgeoning career was tied to her mother's reputation. Softened by Wu Xiaoci's pleas, Gao Hai agreed to reconsider.
While Gao Jie, Yu Zhi, and Pan Yue were having dinner, Gao Hai arrived. Yu Zhi promptly offered him rice. Gao Hai explained that with Pan Yue showing occasional memory recovery, he wished to invite overseas medical experts for a consultation, offering to cover all costs. Gao Jie, as Pan Yue's daughter, insisted on bearing the treatment expenses herself.
Yu Zhi then stepped in, stating that since he and Gao Jie were soon to be married, he would take responsibility for both her and her mother. After Pan Yue had fallen asleep, Gao Jie asked Gao Hai to testify about Wu Xiaoci's plagiarism, emphasizing Pan Yue's twenty years of suffering and her need for justice. Gao Hai initially refused.
When Gao Jie pressed him, he reluctantly revealed that Wu Xiaoci had a brain tumor and was in critical condition, fearing that further stress could be fatal. Gao Jie was distressed that the truth was within reach, yet Gao Hai felt unable to speak it, leaving Pan Yue's long-standing grievances unresolved. Gao Jie angrily left. Yu Zhi then subtly asked Gao Hai when he had learned of Wu Xiaoci's illness.
Gao Hai responded that Gao Hui had informed him after he presented Wu Xiaoci with divorce papers, though he hadn't realized the severity at the time. Yu Zhi then suggested that Wu Xiaoci's sudden illness seemed "a bit too coincidental," planting a seed of doubt in Gao Hai's mind. Gao Hui confided in Yu Yi about her agitation over Wu Xiaoci's plagiarism scandal and the pressure from Chairwoman Ju.
Yu Yi reassured her that if Gao Hai didn't testify, the public would soon forget the issue. Gao Hui acknowledged this, noting the importance of the other party's response. She criticized Gao Hai for his perceived indecisiveness, saying that if others could exploit his weakness, so could she.
Gao Hui then learned from Yu Yi that Gao Jie's design ability had not only recovered after her reconciliation with Yu Zhi but had significantly improved, as she was now designing a new love-themed series for online sale, which made Gao Hui uncomfortable. When Yu Yi stepped away to make a call, Gao Hui secretly examined his files and confirmed that Gao Jie's new designs were indeed impressive.
Gao Jie, still troubled by her conversation with Gao Hai, reflected on his explanation about Wu Xiaoci's illness. While she understood his predicament, she was frustrated that her mother's twenty years of injustice might remain unaddressed. She felt that Gao Hai, Wu Xiaoci, and Gao Hui were truly one family, making it unlikely he would assist her and Pan Yue.
Yu Zhi comforted her, acknowledging her anger as a manifestation of her deep care for Gao Hai as a father, but urged her to allow him time to consider. Yu Yi then joined Gao Jie and Yu Zhi to discuss strategies for their new product's online sales. Yu Zhi proposed a "spike sale" at a price of ¥999, which, despite Yu Yi's initial concerns about their limited funds, would still yield a profit. Yu Yi agreed to the plan.
At home, Gao Hui grew increasingly anxious. She redrew Gao Jie's design, which Wu Xiaoci, upon seeing it, praised effusively, calling it unique, elegant, and a sign of Gao Hui's improvement. Angered, Gao Hui tore the drawing, revealing it was Gao Jie's design and explaining that both their works would be sold online simultaneously, making her fear she would lose.
Wu Xiaoci suggested Gao Hui prematurely release the design to preempt Gao Jie, but Gao Hui vehemently refused to plagiarize, stating, "I don't want to become you." Heartbroken by Gao Hui's harsh words, Wu Xiaoci began to strategize, only for Gao Hui to interrupt, insisting that Wu Xiaoci should focus on maintaining her feigned illness to keep Gao Hai under control.
Meanwhile, Yu Yi playfully interrupted Gao Jie and Yu Zhi's affectionate moment, reminding them of the upcoming online spike sale. Gao Jie then presented her final necklace design, and the three finalized the details for the next day's sale. Separately, Chairwoman Ju commended Gao Hui's new design, acknowledging the risk of launching it amidst her mother's plagiarism rumors. Gao Hui confidently declared her designs would not lose to Gao Jie's.
Chairwoman Ju encouraged her to win the competition, as it would be an opportunity to counter Gao Jie and establish her own reputation in the jewelry industry. Although Gao Hui accepted with confidence, back home, comparing her designs to Gao Jie's, she felt uneasy and lacked confidence in winning. Nevertheless, she resolved that she must win, and subsequently contacted a hacker to ensure her competitor's products couldn't be sold.
The next day, as the spike sale commenced, Gao Jie and her team discovered their product's price had been tampered with, changing from ¥999 to ¥9. 99. Yu Yi immediately wanted to stop the sale to cut their losses, but Yu Zhi intervened, explaining that stopping it would damage their reputation, as consumers would perceive it as deception.
Yu Zhi assured them he had a "Plan B" to address the situation, and Yu Yi, trusting him, agreed to let the sale proceed despite the impending financial loss. During dinner, Yu Yi was still distraught over the spike sale fiasco, lamenting the extensive losses. Seizing the opportunity, Gao Hui offered him a position at Fancy Rui Hua, highlighting her own recent success with her flower series and boasting she could secure him a role in the company.
Yu Yi declined, however, citing his responsibility for Rui Hua's acquisition and his unwillingness to abandon Yu Zhi's entrepreneurial efforts. He then declared his intention to find the culprit behind the price tampering, causing Gao Hui to visibly panic. Meanwhile, Wu Xiaoci reassured herself that as long as she remained silent and Gao Hai didn't respond, the plagiarism accusations would simply fade into "shadowless rumors."
Gao Hai tried to persuade her to go to the hospital for her persistent headaches, offering to find specialists and review her diagnosis report. Wu Xiaoci, however, refused to go or show any reports, instead deflecting with feigned affection and insisting that merely having Gao Hai by her side would be enough. Yu Zhi proposed a new business strategy to Yu Yi: a custom wedding band service.
He explained that unlike mass production, custom rings based on a couple's love story would embody deep feelings, warmth, and love, making them invaluable. Yu Yi approved the "Plan B," finding its commercial value excellent. Yu Zhi then outlined a promotion plan: customers who collected the spike sale necklaces could be offered the custom wedding band service, with a lifelong commitment, ensuring future business. Separately, Wu Xiaoci called Gao Hui, expressing relief that Gao Hai hadn't discovered her deception.
However, shortly after she hung up, Gao Hai appeared, having overheard her conversation, and confronted her furiously. He declared his willingness to testify fully about Wu Xiaoci's plagiarism and revealed he had arranged to sell all his paintings. A portion of the proceeds would go to Wu Xiaoci as joint marital property, while the rest would be given to Gao Jie and Pan Yue for Pan Yue's treatment and Gao Jie's business.
Gao Jie, however, declined the money, stating that Gao Hai's willingness to speak the truth was the greatest compensation. She offered Wu Xiaoci a path to reconciliation: a sincere apology to Pan Yue, and she would drop the matter. Gao Hai praised Gao Jie's kind heart and then disclosed a crucial piece of information, previously unknown even to Wu Xiaoci and Mu Ziyun, which would greatly aid Gao Jie in any potential copyright infringement lawsuit.
Unaware of this development, Wu Xiaoci had been plotting to blackmail Gao Hai, boasting to Gao Hui that she controlled the exclusive agency for his paintings and could ensure he'd never sell another piece if he pursued a divorce. Gao Hui was speechless at her mother's ruthlessness. Just then, Wu Xiaoci received a call from a lawyer representing Gao Jie, who informed her that Gao Hai had decided to testify publicly about the past events.
Both Wu Xiaoci and Gao Hui were stunned. Gao Jie, with mixed emotions about finally securing justice for Pan Yue, prepared to meet Wu Xiaoci at the law firm, leaving Yu Zhi to focus on the necklace sales. At the meeting, Wu Xiaoci, flanked by her legal team, angrily accused Gao Hai of being heartless. Gao Jie, dismissing her theatrics, stated her only demand was a sincere apology to Pan Yue, not financial compensation.
She then revealed that Pan Yue had once submitted her designs to an overseas teacher who could confirm their originality predated Wu Xiaoci's work. Gao Hai added that this teacher was ready to return to China to testify. Gao Jie reiterated that her offer was a chance for Wu Xiaoci and Gao Hui to retreat gracefully, but Wu Xiaoci remained furious and defiant. While the tense legal meeting was still underway, Gao Hui located Pan Yue's home.
As Qin Jie stepped inside to retrieve something, Gao Hui approached Pan Yue, who was alone. Simultaneously, Wu Xiaoci adamantly refused Gao Jie's conditions, going so far as to threaten a defamation lawsuit. Just then, Gao Jie received an urgent call from Qin Jie, informing her that something terrible had happened to Pan Yue.
