See You Again Episode 24 Recap
> See You Again Recap
Concerned about Xiang Qinyu's eventual return to his own time, Jin Ayin sought help from Jian Ye, who suggested finding someone with connections to solve her problem. This quest led Jin Ayin to a temple, where she asked a Master if there was a way to make her friend, who was from 1936 and whose body was increasingly prone to disappearing, stay. The Master suggested "borrowing someone else's life."
Feeling this advice was unreliable, Jin Ayin then attended a "success studies" class, hoping to find a more practical solution. When encouraged to share her "confusion," she spoke about time travel, parallel universes, and black hole theory. However, the class was abruptly raided by the police, and the leader was arrested. Jin Ayin narrowly avoided being mistaken for one of the criminals, quickly explaining her non-involvement.
Realizing these methods were all fraudulent, she resolved to rely on herself, turning to books and scientific inquiry for answers. Meanwhile, Xiang Qinyu directly confronted Ma Zehao, urging him to confess to his crimes. Ma Zehao, surprisingly calm, revealed his awareness that Xiang Qinyu was not the real Chi Yu, expressing confusion about why Xiang Qinyu was pretending to be him to investigate.
Xiang Qinyu countered that his accidental assumption of Chi Yu's identity was precisely how Ma Zehao's murder would be exposed, stating firmly that Ma Zehao must pay the price for taking a life. Ma Zehao retaliated by showing Xiang Qinyu a video on his laptop, revealing Jin Ayin under surveillance. He warned that this was merely a "small warning," and if Xiang Qinyu continued to press him, Jin Ayin would become collateral.
Distraught, Xiang Qinyu immediately tried to call Jin Ayin, but her phone was unreachable. Ma Zehao then proposed a deal: if Xiang Qinyu refrained from exposing his murder, Jin Ayin and Chi Yu's parents would remain safe. Ma Zehao's sole condition was to take the comatose Tao Tao, who could no longer wake up, back to "where she belongs," stating that if he could protect Tao Tao, Xiang Qinyu could ensure Jin Ayin's safety.
Although Xiang Qinyu harbored suspicions, he had no other choice. He agreed to the terms, warning Ma Zehao to keep his promise and not harm anyone, threatening severe consequences if even a single hair on Jin Ayin or Chi Yu's parents was harmed. Back home, Jin Ayin showed Xiang Qinyu a cake she had received, believing he had sent it.
Aware of Ma Zehao's sinister intentions, Xiang Qinyu quickly denied sending it and threw the cake away, cautioning her against accepting gifts from strangers. Jin Ayin then recounted her day, including a shopping trip with Jian Ye where she bought Xiang Qinyu more candy, noting his surprising new fondness for the sweets he once disliked. Simultaneously, Ma Zehao prepared to discharge Tao Tao from the hospital, collecting her CT scans and X-ray reports from Ms. Zhang.
As he left, he overheard news of a long-sought murderer being captured, with public speculation of a heavy sentence. He then spotted Li Longda, who was at the hospital for a wrist injury sustained during filming, sparking a new, sinister idea in Ma Zehao's mind. Ma Zehao approached Li Longda, who was visibly frustrated.
Li Longda explained that Chi Yu (Xiang Qinyu) and Jin Ayin had conspired with the director to change the script's ending, eliminating his crucial scenes and wasting his extensive martial arts training. He expressed regret for confiding in Xiang Qinyu earlier, revealing that he had witnessed someone pushing Chi Yu into the water, attempting to kill him, on the day Chi Yu disappeared.
However, due to the darkness and the assailant's obscured face, he couldn't identify the culprit, only recalling a distinctive hat and strange sneakers. Li Longda stated that after telling Xiang Qinyu this truth, he felt Xiang Qinyu had, ironically, turned against him. Perplexed by "Chi Yu's" profound changes—memory loss, altered habits, tastes, and a mysteriously cured alcohol allergy—Li Longda asked Ma Zehao if he knew Chi Yu, sensing that the current "Chi Yu" was a completely different person.
He also recounted hearing Jin Ayin repeatedly call "Chi Yu" by the name "Xiang Qinyu" in private. Ma Zehao, while denying a close acquaintance with Chi Yu, subtly fueled Li Longda's suspicions. After much deliberation, Ma Zehao concluded that Xiang Qinyu would never let his murder go unpunished. He feared exposure and eventual arrest, believing that fleeing would only lead to a life of perpetual fear, echoing the fate of the fugitive murderer he had just witnessed being apprehended.
To secure his and Tao Tao's future and avoid "endless trouble," he resolved to eliminate Xiang Qinyu permanently, vowing to make him "never reincarnate." Meanwhile, Xiang Qinyu and Jin Ayin were enjoying a sweet date at home, engaging in playful banter during a game of chess. Their intimate moment was interrupted by a call from the director, inquiring about the script revision and announcing his decision to personally oversee the changes.
Jin Ayin, keen to resume their romantic interlude, switched off her phone. However, Xiang Qinyu gently encouraged her to focus on the script. Ma Zehao met with Li Longda, revealing the "surprise" that the Chi Yu he knew was dead and that the person Li Longda currently hated was actually Xiang Qinyu, who had killed the real Chi Yu to take his place. Li Longda was initially incredulous, but Ma Zehao's "proof" began to sway him.
While Xiang Qinyu and Jin Ayin were out on a date, Xiang Qinyu joyfully introduced her to people as his "future wife," much to Jin Ayin's delight and embarrassment. Shortly after, Xiang Qinyu received a call from Li Longda, who, under Ma Zehao's manipulation, requested a meeting to discuss important matters. Xiang Qinyu agreed, believing he also had things to discuss with Longda.
Ma Zehao, pleased with Li Longda's success in arranging the meeting, then explained his true motive to Li Longda: he claimed to be helping because Jin Ayin was his friend, and he couldn't stand her being with a murderer. He instructed Li Longda to use "a bit of violence" to make Xiang Qinyu confess to Chi Yu's murder, after which the police could handle the rest. Jin Ayin received her repaired smartwatch, only to discover it was Chi Yu's.
Upon activating it, she found a message from January 16, 2018, stating, "You still owe her an apology," and an earlier message from January 16, 2017, saying, "Go to die then!" She also saw a photo from Tao Tao, showing Ma Zehao and Chi Yu together, confirming her suspicions about Ma Zehao's malicious intent. Realizing Xiang Qinyu was in grave danger, she frantically called him.
Xiang Qinyu, who had arrived at the old factory meeting point, answered her call, but just as he connected, he was attacked by Li Longda and couldn't speak. Hearing only silence, Jin Ayin grew increasingly alarmed. She tried calling Li Longda, but his phone was off. Remembering Xiang Qinyu's earlier suggestion about using location-sharing software, she attempted to track his whereabouts.
Desperate, Jin Ayin called Jin Abao, giving him Ma Zehao's home address at No. 36, Fengtai Road in the downtown, and urging him to check for Ma Zehao. She then rushed out herself to rescue Xiang Qinyu. Meanwhile, Xiang Qinyu was already tied to a pillar at the factory, where he was severely beaten by Ma Zehao, while Li Longda questioned him, asking why he had "joined" Ma Zehao.
