Nice to Meet You Episode 52 Recap
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Yu Yi confronted Gao Hui about the incident where BLOVE's online price was manipulated, revealing he knew a Trojan virus had been planted in his computer, allowing a hacker to change prices remotely. Gao Hui admitted to installing the Trojan but justified her actions by claiming she was pressured by Ju Siying and Gao Jie's aggressive tactics.
Yu Yi expressed his profound hurt, stating he could understand her attack on Gao Jie to protect her own position, but not how she was willing to sacrifice him. Gao Hui then offered to secure him a good opportunity at Fancy Rui Hua. Yu Yi then revealed he had not actually tracked down a hacker; he had set a trap to test her, surprised that she confessed so readily.
He admitted that while Yu Zhi had his suspicions, he had always defended Gao Hui, only to discover that he himself was the one who let personal feelings interfere with business. Gao Hui felt betrayed, asking if he never trusted her, but Yu Yi clarified he had trusted her too much, and this last resort led to a painful outcome.
He reflected that true trust requires no suspicion or testing, noting that Yu Zhi would believe Gao Jie without hesitation, no matter what she did wrong. Gao Hui apologized. Yu Yi concluded that they were too alike, incapable of completely sacrificing for each other. Later, Gao Hui was alone in a supermarket, seeing a couple at a cake display, which brought back memories of Yu Yi.
She reflected on her love for him but believed he would never know or believe her. Unbeknownst to her, Yu Yi had prepared a beautiful rose cake as a surprise for her, having practiced baking it over a hundred times after she once mentioned her preference for healthy, homemade treats. However, after their breakup, he sadly instructed the staff to put it away. Yu Zhi found Yu Yi distracted, looking at a photo of Gao Hui on his computer.
Yu Yi confessed that Gao Hui was indeed responsible for the price change. Yu Zhi, unsurprised, reassured him that they would face any storm together. Yu Yi mused that love was a difficult topic, unlike math or finance. Yu Zhi agreed, emphasizing that love's value cannot be calculated. Yu Yi stated that his relationship with Gao Hui was without an answer, as broken trust was hard to mend.
He wondered if Yu Zhi, too, worried about not being Gao Jie's top priority, to which Yu Zhi replied he was never Gao Jie's first choice. Gao Jie explained to Si Cheng why she initially wanted to abandon the St. Laurent competition, believing that a designer must express feelings through jewelry, not use it as a weapon against rivals, fearing she would become like Wu Xiaoci or Gao Hui if she lost her original passion.
To her surprise, Si Cheng presented her with a registration form, revealing he had already registered her, confident she would find her way back to her original passion. He expressed his dream for a Chinese designer to achieve global recognition and believed Gao Jie was the most capable. Si Cheng then revealed that Yu Zhi had approached him, offering that if Gao Jie won, all recognition and prizes would belong to Shui Ziyao, and their company would provide resources.
Si Cheng admitted he and Yu Zhi had misunderstood each other, as Yu Zhi thought Si Cheng wanted commercial benefits or even for him to leave Gao Jie. Yu Zhi had responded, "A beautiful love is one helping one another. It's about giving and sacrificing for the other; not to force the other to choose or give up."
Si Cheng explained that he had worried whether Yu Zhi could offer Gao Jie complete trust and happiness, but after their conversation, his worries were unnecessary. He urged Gao Jie to keep the registration safe and to tell Yu Zhi that if she wins, she would represent all Chinese designers, not just one company. Si Cheng then informed her that he would be on a business trip during the competition but would await her good news.
Later, at the company, Yu Zhi presented a customized wedding ring to a client, explaining how Gao Jie had incorporated elements from their love story, like a ping-pong ball pattern, into the design. The client praised the designer's thoughtfulness. The client noticed Yu Zhi's bright eyes when he spoke of the designer and playfully asked if they were a couple, to which Yu Zhi happily affirmed they were. Gao Jie then arrived and thanked the client for their trust.
Yu Zhi then playfully accused Gao Jie of "playing hooky" but praised her innovative design for another client, which combined a race car tire with a fishtail wedding dress, admitting he had to depend on her. Gao Jie, brimming with inspiration, expressed confidence in her ability to win the competition. Meanwhile, Gao Hui was in her office, frustrated with her design, when Wu Xiaoci arrived, worried about her.
Gao Hui coldly told her not to visit her at the office anymore, wanting to avoid being negatively labeled due to Wu Xiaoci's plagiarism scandal. Wu Xiaoci was saddened, but Gao Hui bitterly retorted that all the sacrifices she had to make, including her relationship with Yu Yi, were because of her mother's actions. Wu Xiaoci then revealed that Gao Jie had also entered the competition. Gao Hui was shocked, suspecting Si Cheng had given Gao Jie his registration spot.
She wondered if they could use Teacher Ling's past hurt to disadvantage Gao Jie, but Wu Xiaoci explained that Teacher Ling, a judge, was principled and admired Gao Jie's design concepts. Gao Hui angrily reiterated her plea for Wu Xiaoci to stop interfering, fearing her mother's actions would ruin her career. Wu Xiaoci apologized, then left in sorrow, crying outside as she witnessed Gao Hui's distress.
Pan Yue brushed Gao Jie's hair, reminiscing about her childhood, and Gao Jie expressed how she had dreamt of this moment for over twenty years. Gao Jie asked Pan Yue to be her design coach for the competition, praising her past work, especially in classic Chinese style. Pan Yue hesitated, feeling she had wasted twenty years and lacked modern jewelry knowledge, reluctant to pick up a drawing pen again.
Gao Jie persuaded her, emphasizing that the competition was for both of them, a chance for Pan Yue to fulfill her dream, and that it was never too late for a designer with passion. Pan Yue agreed to help, promising her best effort. Pan Yue then explained the competition rules to Gao Jie, detailing the two stages: gemstone selection by random draw in the morning, and design sketching in the afternoon.
She highlighted the challenge of limited time for design concept development. The theme for the competition, she announced, was "Gestation." The St. Laurent Asia-Pacific Regional Final officially began. Gao Hui confronted Gao Jie, accusing her of stepping on others to gain entry and vowing to defeat her. Gao Jie calmly replied that the competition was a stage to express dreams, not a battleground, and that seeing it as such meant Gao Hui had already lost a designer's true passion.
During the random drawing for gemstone selection order, Gao Hui picked second, while Gao Jie picked sixth. Yu Zhi reassured Pan Yue, who was worried about Gao Jie's late pick, by saying there were ten gemstones, leaving Gao Jie options. A contestant chose a sapphire, symbolizing rebirth. Gao Hui chose a yellow diamond, explaining it was an unusual choice for her to demonstrate her independent style, distinct from anyone else's.
From the audience, Wu Xiaoci felt a pang of sadness, realizing Gao Hui was trying to sever all ties to her through her design. When it was Gao Jie's turn, after careful consideration, she chose the pink crystal. She explained that while it was neither expensive nor rare, it was the first gift her mother had given her, and thus, more fitting to express the theme of "Gestation" than any other glittering gemstone.
Gao Hui, observing, was surprised by Gao Jie's choice of the least expensive material. During the lunch break, Gao Jie and Pan Yue discussed the pink crystal choice. Pan Yue, concerned, wondered if Gao Jie's choice was too subdued, made only out of consideration for her. Gao Jie clarified that it was also for her design's needs, explaining that while dazzling gemstones were popular, ordinary materials offered more room for a designer's ingenuity.
Gao Hui passed by, cynically remarking that Gao Jie was using a "scheming mentality" to create a miracle with an inferior material and surprise everyone. Pan Yue admonished Gao Hui for her harsh words, and Gao Jie advised Pan Yue to eat and then have Yu Zhi take her home to rest due to her condition. Pan Yue, however, insisted on staying to see the final results and hear Gao Jie's design concept.
Wu Xiaoci then sat opposite Gao Hui, trying to offer design advice, but Gao Hui irritably cut her off, stating she was confident and needed no reminders, and that her designs were her own. Nearby, other attendees started gossiping about Wu Xiaoci's plagiarism and Gao Hui's relation to her. Wu Xiaoci was about to confront them, but Gao Hui coldly told her to keep her distance.
Wu Xiaoci watched Gao Jie and Pan Yue sharing a meal happily, clenching her fists in frustration. Gao Hai arrived, and Pan Yue warmly welcomed him, asking him to stay and cheer for Gao Jie. Gao Hui was visibly upset that Gao Hai, who had never come to her competitions, was there for her rival. Gao Hai stated he would be happy for either of his daughters to win.
Gao Hui retorted that if "Dad's love" wasn't entirely hers, she didn't care to share it. Yu Zhi then approached Gao Hui, stating his right to speak as Yu Yi's brother. He conveyed how much Yu Yi had loved and sacrificed for her. Gao Hui, misinterpreting his intent, suggested Yu Yi was resilient and could get over anything. Yu Zhi sharply replied that she did not deserve Yu Yi's love if she gave up so easily.
Gao Hui accused Yu Zhi of trying to distract her to ensure Gao Jie's victory, but Yu Zhi dismissed her, asserting that her eagerness for shortcuts meant she could never create truly moving designs regardless of Gao Jie's presence in the competition. Pan Yue complained of a headache but was determined to stay until the end. Gao Hai offered to buy her a hot drink so she could rest. He returned to find Pan Yue gone and her phone unanswered.
Yu Zhi and Gao Hai split up to search for her, agreeing not to tell Gao Jie yet. With only thirty minutes left until the competition resumed, Gao Jie received a phone call from Pan Yue's phone. On the other end, Gao Jie heard Pan Yue and Wu Xiaoci arguing. Gao Jie angrily confronted Gao Hui, demanding to know what she was doing. Gao Hui tried calling Wu Xiaoci but got no answer.
Gao Jie wanted them to go find Pan Yue together, but Gao Hui prioritized the competition. Gao Jie rushed out. Soon after, Wu Xiaoci called Gao Jie, telling her that she and Pan Yue were at the old house. Gao Jie refused to wait, insisting on going to personally confirm Pan Yue's safety. Gao Hui hesitated, remembering her bet with Ju Siying; if she left, her future would be ruined.
When Gao Jie arrived at the old house and saw Pan Yue was unharmed, she tried to rush back to the competition. However, Wu Xiaoci blocked the exit, confessing that she had made significant changes to Pan Yue's past work and pleaded with Gao Jie not to compete against Gao Hui, emphasizing how important the competition was to her daughter. Gao Jie was furious, asking if it wasn't equally important to her.
Gao Hui, meanwhile, called Yu Yi, urging him to bring Wu Xiaoci back immediately. Gao Jie and Gao Hai began looking for another exit. Wu Xiaoci continued to beg Pan Yue, believing her desperate actions for Gao Hui were justified. In a critical moment, Gao Hai picked up a brick and smashed the door lock. Seeing his hand bleed, Gao Jie instinctively called him "Dad" for the first time.
At that moment, Yu Zhi and Yu Yi arrived, and together they kicked open the door. Yu Zhi quickly grabbed Gao Jie and rushed her towards the competition venue, while Wu Xiaoci stumbled and fell as she tried to follow them.
