See You Again Episode 30 (Ending) Recap
> See You Again Recap
In 1936, before Xiang Qinyu's departure, he entrusted Mr. Di to find Chi Yu, who had been rescued by people on the shore after falling into the water. In the same year, Chi Yu awakens in a hospital bed, where Mr. Di informs him he was found by the police and that his family is waiting for him.
Simultaneously, in another part of the hospital, Xiang Qinyu also regains consciousness, much to the relief of his agent, who quickly calls for a doctor. In the present, Jin Ayin drifts off to sleep on a bus. A news report about magnetic field fluctuations, reminiscent of a major storm in Shanghai in 1936, startles her awake. She finds herself crying and notices a long-healed scar on her wrist, realizing her intense experience was just a dream.
Despite this, the dream felt profoundly real, and her memories of Xiang Qinyu leave her deeply saddened. Back home, Jin Ayin finishes writing "The Legend of Xiang Qinyu," sharing her manuscript with Ma Zehao and Tao Tao. Ma Zehao is dismayed by his character's portrayal, vehemently denying any romantic interest in Tao Tao.
Tao Tao, likewise, criticizes the script's illogic, particularly questioning why her character, Yang Xiaoyun, was depicted as jumping from a building, especially since old newspaper clippings Jin Ayin shows as proof do not feature Tao Tao's image. Jin Ayin maintains that her story is true. At a coffee shop, Jin Ayin orders two Americanos, reserving one for Xiang Qinyu and refusing to let Tao Tao drink it, still seemingly immersed in her dream.
Tao Tao urges her to "wake up" but wonders about Xiang Qinyu's fate in the story. Meanwhile, Jin Chuan, Jin Ayin's brother, arrives in Shanghai. After a video call with his sister, during which he promises to visit her the next day, he hastily parks his motorcycle in the middle of the road and rushes off to watch a ball game. Chen Mumu, driving by on her way to the same game, is annoyed by the improperly parked vehicle.
As Jin Ayin walks down the street, she notices a black dress in a shop window, identical to one from her dream. She's longed for such a dress since childhood, a symbol of a dream even if she never had a chance to wear it. However, as she contemplates buying it, another couple purchases it just before her.
Back in 1936, Xiang Qinyu's agent reports that the doctor expects a full recovery, crediting the girl who shot him for intentionally missing his vital organs. Xiang Qinyu asks to meet her, and at the police station, he is surprised to find a girl who looks exactly like Jin Ayin. The girl introduces herself as Jinzi and, relieved to see him, promptly hints for a reward for saving his life.
After confirming she was imprisoned because of him, Xiang Qinyu gives her a large sum of money from his assistant, observing that her love for money is "exactly like her" (Jin Ayin). The police then present suspects for the shooting. Xiang Qinyu identifies one man who resembles Ma Zehao but declares that there is "no murderer here" and dismisses all charges. He later confronts the man, recognizing him as Yang Xiaoyun's brother.
At Yang Xiaoyun's tomb, her brother, still blaming Xiang Qinyu for his sister's death, punches him, saying Xiaoyun would be alive if it weren't for him. Xiang Qinyu bows deeply in apology at the tomb. Back with his agent, Xiang Qinyu dismisses the sensationalized news that slanders him. He reveals his decision to retire from the film industry and cancel "The Legend of Huangpu."
To protect his colleagues from Lin Hongzhi, he instructs his agent to leak Mr. Lin's scandals to the press, believing his disappearance from public life will ensure their safety. Xiang Qinyu learns that Husheng, an extra, has been waiting downstairs for days, worried about him, leaving a film clip from "The Legend of Huangpu." Xiang Qinyu recalls finding his tie clip in a similar old film clip as a child.
He gives his own tie clip to his agent, asking him to place it in Husheng's box, explaining that "she" (referring to Jin Ayin) will find it later. He promises that Husheng, whom he calls "great" and capable of making the agent rich, should be supported in his acting career after Xiang Qinyu's departure. The agent notes a change in Xiang Qinyu since he woke up. The agent then follows through, and reports expose Lin Hongzhi's corruption, causing his downfall.
Lin Hongzhi furiously blames Xiang Qinyu, but the scandal engulfs him. With her patron gone, Zhou Shu finds herself without prospects. Xiang Qinyu offers to take her away and protect her, resolving past misunderstandings. Xiang Qinyu decides to sell Mengsheng Studios. As his belongings are being moved, his mother arrives. He expresses genuine care for her, a stark contrast to his past coolness, and confides in her about his journey, inviting her to leave with him.
Ma Zehao finds Jin Ayin's story ending too sad, urging her to change it to a happier one. Simultaneously, Jin Ayin and Xiang Qinyu, in their separate timelines, are shown crafting little orange lanterns and enjoying coffee, seemingly connected across time. Jin Ayin reflects on the characters in her story, seeing them as reflections of people she's met, each facing their own struggles.
She concludes that the meaning of life isn't fame but connection, and she will forever remember Xiang Qinyu as her "last fan," knowing his name and the courage he gave her prove his real existence. Before his departure, Xiang Qinyu revisits the film set with his mother, a place he came to with Jin Ayin and where his dreams began. He tells his mother that he wants to see someone and will return "many years later."
He reflects on how he once recklessly jumped from high places for his career but now prioritizes safety, knowing his Ayin would worry. In her time, Jin Ayin rides a studio bus and is astonished to see Xiang Qinyu. He extends his hand to her, fulfilling his promise to reappear.
Shortly after, Jian Ye calls Jin Ayin with exciting news: Chen Mumu, a top producer, loved her script, praising her ability to write such a compelling story even in a dream. Jin Ayin looks into a shop window and sees a poster of Xiang Qinyu, bearing his authentic signature and the little orange lantern he drew for her. This confirms that her encounter with him on the bus was not a dream. As Jin Ayin sips her coffee, having ordered two as always, she hears her name called as she prepares to leave. She turns, a smile spreading across her face.
