See You Again Episode 2 Recap
> See You Again Recap
Jin Ayin, after continuing her search, discovered a book detailing Xiang Qinyu’s life as a renowned martial arts film actor known for his aloof nature, which led to numerous romantic entanglements. The book stated that he disappeared after being shot on the set of "The Legend of Huangpu." Xiang Qinyu initially suspected Jin Ayin of the shooting, but seeing her genuine confusion, he realized she knew nothing.
He expressed his desire to return home, but when they visited the site of his former residence, it had been replaced by modern skyscrapers. He attempted to call someone named Gao Bai from a payphone, only for Jin Ayin to inform him that no such person existed in this era. Feeling helpless, Xiang Qinyu was brought back to Jin Ayin’s apartment. She explained the black hole theory, suggesting he might have traveled through one to reach this time.
Xiang Qinyu recalled the unusual weather and intense lightning on the day he was shot, which aligned with her theory of a "strange phenomenon" or "thunderstorm" being the catalyst. He desperately wanted to know how to return to 1936, and Jin Ayin advised him to wait for another such opportunity. Jin Ayin then encouraged Xiang Qinyu to wash up.
While tidying his old clothes, she discovered valuable ancient money and a watch he carried, which affirmed her admiration for her idol, recognizing he was "full of value." When Xiang Qinyu went to shower, Jin Ayin pondered making a move on him but quickly decided against it, reminding herself he was her idol.
After he finished, Jin Ayin told him that in their era, people used shampoo to wash their hair, to which Xiang Qinyu retorted that shampoo powder had existed in his time. He then asked for his clothes, but Jin Ayin told him she had washed them and offered him a new outfit—a yellow hoodie. Xiang Qinyu found it hideous, complaining about its lack of buttons and collar.
Jin Ayin defended it, explaining that hoodies were popular in their era and it was the only garment she had that would fit him. She then generously offered him her bedroom. Xiang Qinyu noticed his own portraits in her room and inquired about her profession. She proudly declared herself a "literature worker" and a "mixed artist," a prestigious "artistic creator" with significant influence, capable of writing anything from literature to film.
However, upon seeing the term "paid troll" on her screen, Xiang Qinyu seemed confused, likening her to a "literature guru" named Mr. Zhou whom he knew from his time. Jin Ayin, instead of clarifying, reinforced his misconception, claiming "paid troll" was her fans' way of describing her writing as "smooth and sharp." Later, Jin Ayin boosted her own confidence, asserting that encountering Xiang Qinyu alive was an extraordinary event that would surely propel her to become a top screenwriter.
That night, she crept into Xiang Qinyu’s room while he slept, hoping to secretly take a photo together, but he suddenly woke up. Caught off guard, Jin Ayin quickly made an excuse about turning off his light before apologizing and leaving his room, telling him to go back to sleep. Xiang Qinyu, rising early, went for a run to explore the modern world. He observed people making payments using their mobile phones, a concept entirely new to him.
In a park, two women approached him, mistaking him for a delivery driver because of his yellow hoodie. They asked him for coupons, prompting Xiang Qinyu to ask what "delivery" meant, feeling embarrassed by the misunderstanding. He returned home and immediately instructed Jin Ayin to take him to a high-end store to buy "decent clothes." Jin Ayin took him to a wholesale market, which Xiang Qinyu found "disgraceful," refusing to consider ripped jeans or leather jackets.
He insisted on elegant styles, reminiscent of Humsuit suits from his era. Eventually, he found a smart suit in a "young fashion" style, similar to "Baromon's Russian style," which he put on and looked incredibly handsome in. The shopkeeper quoted 800 yuan, and Xiang Qinyu confidently offered his Yuan Datou silver coins for payment.
Jin Ayin quickly intervened, explaining that such currency was no longer accepted and that his silver coins were worth little more than a few bowls of noodles in current prices. She then paid for the suit herself, taking his valuable Yuan Datou coins for safekeeping. As Xiang Qinyu wore the suit, it attracted a crowd of customers, eager to purchase the same style.
Seizing the opportunity, Jin Ayin shrewdly proposed a 30/70 profit split with the shopkeeper for Xiang Qinyu to model the clothes, to which the shopkeeper readily agreed. She encouraged Xiang Qinyu to choose more clothes, as she would pay for them. Back home, Jin Ayin was able to pay her overdue rent to Mrs. Zhang with her newfound earnings. At lunchtime, Xiang Qinyu expressed his desire for a meal, and Jin Ayin prepared instant noodles.
He initially dismissed it as "food even pigs wouldn't eat" due to its murky appearance but was surprised by its unique fragrance and chewy texture, eventually finishing the entire bowl. When he requested coffee, Jin Ayin offered him Snow Pear Braised with Rock Sugar, which he struggled to open.
Jin Ayin then asked for Xiang Qinyu's autograph, specifically requesting him to write his famed life motto from "The Legend of Huangpu": "I don't compete with others, but if something belongs to me, I'll never give in." To her dismay, Xiang Qinyu revealed that he had merely heard the phrase from a friend and simply included it in his script, suggesting it was not his original thought. Jin Ayin became visibly upset, feeling that her idol was a "liar."
She explained the profound personal significance of the motto, as it was a principle her dying father had imparted to her, shaping the person she aspired to be. Xiang Qinyu tried to clarify that he "took" the phrase, not "stole" or "plagiarized" it, and found her emotional outburst confusing. As Jin Ayin walked away in anger, clutching his tie clip, she remembered her father’s words and cried, proclaiming Xiang Qinyu a liar.
Confused by her emotional reaction, Xiang Qinyu later asked Jin Ayin for help operating her "know-all equipment"—the computer. Still upset, she impatiently told him to learn himself, directing him to ask the robot, Wangcai, for assistance. Xiang Qinyu lectured her on self-discipline, emphasizing its importance for achievement, before Jin Ayin pushed him into his room. Meanwhile, Li Longda met with Hu, who promised him the male lead role if he provided the necessary investment.
Hu mentioned that Chi Yu was currently missing, lamenting that he was "so unlucky" and wondering who he might have offended, as the police had searched extensively without finding any trace of him, dead or alive. Li Longda signed the contract, stating that he would act well even for Chi Yu, his friend.
As he left, he accidentally knocked over a glass of water, which triggered an uneasy memory of Chi Yu by the beach, implicitly revealing that he had deliberately knocked Chi Yu unconscious and thrown him into the river to secure the leading role. Later, Jin Ayin showed Xiang Qinyu a video of the People's Republic of China's establishment, found online.
Watching the historical footage, Xiang Qinyu was deeply moved, repeatedly proclaiming with immense relief and joy that the Chinese people had finally risen and taken charge of their own country. Jin Ayin, watching him, reaffirmed her admiration for her "idol."
