See You Again Episode 28 Recap
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A bomb exploded, collapsing the surrounding tables and chairs and burying Xiang Qinyu beneath the wreckage. Dazed, he saw Jin Ayin running towards him. When Xiang Qinyu regained consciousness, he found himself back in his childhood home, seeing his younger self and his mother. Confused, he then heard his name called and turned to find Yang Xiaoyun.
Yang Xiaoyun told Xiang Qinyu to come with her, stating that his life had ended the moment he was shot and he could not remain in this world. Xiang Qinyu hesitated, his ears catching the distant voices of Jin Ayin and Director Feng calling his name, urging him to hold on and not to go. Yang Xiaoyun extended her hand, ready to lead him away.
Xiang Qinyu apologized to Yang Xiaoyun, acknowledging a past wrong, and explained that he had an important unfinished task to complete for someone. Yang Xiaoyun insisted it was too late and he couldn’t turn back, reminding him that not everyone gets a regret-free ending with their beloved. She urged him to go with her to where they belonged. Meanwhile, in the real world, Jin Ayin frantically cleared the debris, finally reaching Xiang Qinyu, who lay underneath.
Seeing everyone rushing to rescue Xiang Qinyu, Ma Zehao believed Xiang Qinyu was doomed. He hastily fled towards the hospital but was struck by a car en route. Ignoring his injuries, Ma Zehao pressed on, determined to reach Taotao. Upon entering her room, he disconnected Taotao’s life support equipment, including her oxygen tube. Apologizing to her, he then leapt from the window, intending to be with Taotao forever.
He was unaware that, as he jumped, Taotao shed a tear on her hospital bed. Xiang Qinyu miraculously survived the explosion. The doctors treating him were astonished that he had no burns despite the scale of the blast, calling his recovery a true miracle. Xiang Qinyu, however, remembered Yang Xiaoyun’s words that he didn't belong in this world and couldn't stay. Jin Ayin believed that everything was finally over and that his past debts were settled.
She repeatedly asked Xiang Qinyu if he would stay with her now. Despite hearing Yang Xiaoyun's voice echoing that he couldn't remain, Xiang Qinyu reassured Jin Ayin that he would not leave. Chen Mumu met with Jin Ayin, informing her of her decision to leave Jianghe Studios and start her own company.
She apologized for `A Troublesome Old Idol` project being shelved due to her departure and offered Jin Ayin a contract, inviting her to bring her scripts to the new company if she was willing. Jin Ayin worried if Chen Mumu’s offer was influenced by Jin Chuan. Chen Mumu apologized for not discussing her relationship with Jin Chuan earlier and asked Jin Ayin to convey her gratitude for the memories they shared.
Chen Mumu clarified that her decision to work with Jin Ayin was solely based on Jin Ayin’s suitability and her talent as a creator, not Jin Chuan. She explained her belief that no one should compromise their life for others, even in the name of love, including Jin Chuan. While Chen Mumu was packing her belongings, she took a pair of sneakers Jin Chuan had bought her, recalling a rainy evening when he had appeared to help her after work.
Jian Ye then approached Chen Mumu, informing her that Teng Xi also intended to terminate her contract with Jianghe Studios, citing a desire to travel. Jian Ye handed Chen Mumu several draft press releases for Teng Xi's departure, asking for her help in choosing the most suitable one. Chen Mumu later confronted Teng Xi, asking why she was suddenly leaving. Teng Xi jokingly replied it was because she disliked Chen Mumu, to which Chen Mumu retorted the same.
Chen Mumu advised Teng Xi on which press release draft to use, suggesting it fit her image. Chen Mumu then revealed her own plans to leave Jianghe and start her own projects, offering Teng Xi a place in her company if she wanted to return to acting years later, cautioning that popular stars can be easily forgotten. Teng Xi accepted, playfully demanding the highest pay. Teng Xi asked Chen Mumu if she would regret her choices.
Chen Mumu admitted she lacked Teng Xi's bravery but vowed to face any regrets squarely, having made her decision. As Chen Mumu walked out of Jianghe Studios, a sudden clap of thunder made her momentarily imagine Jin Chuan waiting for her. Jin Ayin called Xiang Qinyu to remind him of their scheduled couple photo shoot, but Xiang Qinyu, seeing his silver coin vanish and his hand turning transparent, abruptly ended the call. He realized his time was running out.
He sought out Li Longda, confiding his belief that his life truly ended when he was shot, and that he might soon return to his original time, unsure if he would be alive or dead. He asked Li Longda to look after Jin Ayin, help her forget him, and encourage her to start a new life. Li Longda refused to help Xiang Qinyu leave without saying goodbye, questioning if he truly loved Jin Ayin.
He criticized Xiang Qinyu for making unilateral decisions, arguing that an unspoken farewell would only leave Jin Ayin with deep regrets, preventing her from moving on. Li Longda urged him to give her a regret-free ending. Jin Ayin waited at the photo studio until closing time, the staff politely warning her about the photographer’s departure. When Xiang Qinyu finally arrived, dressed unusually, Jin Ayin was frustrated. He gave a flimsy excuse about catching a cold and being stuck in traffic.
Observing him closely, and realizing the silver coin on the table had been switched, Jin Ayin inferred his intention to leave again without telling her, which deeply upset her. As she turned to walk away, Xiang Qinyu stopped her, apologizing profusely and promising it wouldn’t happen again. Later, Jin Ayin was trying to reschedule their photo shoot but found all the studios fully booked for weeks, finally securing an appointment for the following week.
After hanging up, she noticed his silver coin was blurry, confirming her fears that Xiang Qinyu was preparing to leave. She confronted him, accusing him of planning another silent departure and of underestimating her determination. She declared that she didn't need his protection and only wanted to face whatever came their way together. Heartbroken, Jin Ayin told him that if a quiet departure was the end he wanted, she would accept it, and bade him to go.
Xiang Qinyu refused, pulling her into an embrace and apologizing. He explained that he had initially believed it was better for her to know later, given his inevitable departure, but now understood they should endure everything together, no matter how painful. The next morning, Jin Ayin awoke to find Xiang Qinyu gone. Panicked, she frantically called his phone, but there was no answer. She then called Li Longda, who also confirmed he hadn’t heard from Xiang Qinyu.
Jin Ayin despaired, feeling he had abandoned her despite their promise to face things together. She searched everywhere for him, eventually arriving at Jianghe Studios, where Jian Ye noted Jin Ayin's strange and emotional behavior. Jin Ayin, in a philosophical tone, lamented that most things in life don't go as planned, and that loved ones are often impossible to keep.
She referenced `A Troublesome Old Idol`, musing whether the people the male lead met in this world would truly let him return to his own time. She concluded that despite preparing for the inevitable, acceptance remained difficult, and one could only smile and bear it. Returning home, Jin Ayin found Xiang Qinyu sitting on the sofa.
She rushed to him, embracing him tightly and scolding him for not answering her calls and going missing all day, admitting she thought he had left. Xiang Qinyu apologized, explaining he had left quietly so as not to wake her, promising she would understand his actions tomorrow. Jin Ayin made him promise not to leave quietly again, threatening to tie him up if he did, to which he readily agreed. Xiang Qinyu then kissed her deeply.
