See You Again Episode 9 Recap
> See You Again Recap
Xiang Qinyu informed Jin Ayin about the incident concerning Chi Yu. Jin Ayin expressed confusion, wondering who Chi Yu could have possibly offended to warrant such a deadly attack. Noticing Xiang Qinyu's injury, she offered to clean his wound, but he refused. An awkward atmosphere then arose when Wangcai, the smart home device, unexpectedly played a love song, causing Jin Ayin to quickly retire to her room.
Xiang Qinyu then tried to confide in her about a photograph he found at Chi Yu's house, showing a girl who looked identical to his girlfriend from his own time, but Jin Ayin had already fallen asleep. Li Longda helped Xiang Qinyu locate Tao Tao, who had been hospitalized for over a year. A nurse informed Xiang Qinyu that Tao Tao was in a vegetative state due to gas poisoning and had not regained consciousness.
Gazing at the unconscious girl, Xiang Qinyu was struck by a feeling that she was connected to him and recalled past events. He then asked for coffee, but Li Longda noted that "Chi Yu" never drinks coffee, making Xiang Qinyu realize he might be giving himself away. In a flashback, it was revealed that to produce "The Legend of Huangpu" effectively, Xiang Qinyu had reluctantly sold his Mongsheng studio to Mr. Lin.
He disliked the social obligations at nightclubs, especially seeing Zhou Shu being close with Mr. Lin. His associate reminded him that they needed Mr. Lin's support to complete the film. Xiang Qinyu, who detested drinking, declared he was only there to make an appearance and instructed his associate to inform Mr. Lin that he was unwell.
Later, Yang Xiaoyun approached Xiang Qinyu, revealing she had signed a contract with Mr. Lin and expressed her admiration as a huge fan, hoping to work with him at Mengsheng. Xiang Qinyu signed an autograph for her and left. A few days later, Yang Xiaoyun tried to reach Xiang Qinyu at the Mongsheng studio but was blocked by security.
Xiang Qinyu's associate warned him to avoid Yang Xiaoyun, claiming she was an "unclean" actress signed by Mr. Lin to star in "that kind of movies" and was only seeking gossip. Xiang Qinyu felt powerless to intervene, believing he no longer had authority over the studio. He decided not to interfere as long as Mr. Lin honored his commitment to "The Legend of Huangpu."
Subsequently, Yang Xiaoyun was seen being forced to take off her clothes for a film, with someone emphasizing the sacrifices expected of actresses. Xiang Qinyu then remembered seeing Yang Xiaoyun, who bore a striking resemblance to Tao Tao, fall from a high-rise building, clutching his photograph. Back in the present at the hospital, Li Longda noticed a man wearing a hat outside, recognizing him as the attacker from the lake. Xiang Qinyu gave chase but was struck by a motorcycle.
As he lay on the ground, a photograph fell from his possession. With a plan forming in his mind, he enlisted Li Longda's help, believing that fate had brought him to this era not only to fulfill his dream but also to uncover the murderer. Upon returning home, Xiang Qinyu saw Jin Ayin sleeping. He resolved to bear the burden alone, fearing that the true killer might target Jin Ayin.
Meanwhile, Director Feng was anxious about securing a male lead for the upcoming press conference, still holding onto hope for Chi Yu's return. At that moment, Li Longda ushered Xiang Qinyu into the room, astonishing Director Feng, who mistook him for Chi Yu. Xiang Qinyu, impersonating Chi Yu, used 100,000 yuan from Jin Ayin's bank account to "invest in the crew," intending to lure out Chi Yu's murderer. He declared his commitment to portraying Xiang Qinyu well.
Chief Producer Chen Mumu arrived at the company to finalize preparations for the press conference and was informed of the male lead change. She convened a meeting to announce that Chi Yu would now play the character Xiang Qinyu, while Li Longda would take on the role of the senior fellow apprentice. During the meeting, Mr. Di, a veteran producer, stared intently at Xiang Qinyu and declared that he was not Chi Yu but the genuine Xiang Qinyu.
Later, Mr. Di, now identified as Di Husheng, privately spoke with Xiang Qinyu. He revealed that he was the young man Xiang Qinyu had mentored when he was 12, working as a martial arts actor. Husheng recounted that after Xiang Qinyu's disappearance, the real killer remained at large, and Mr. Lin halted production of "The Legend of Huangpu."
Knowing the film was Xiang Qinyu's passion project, Husheng secretly stole a reel of the film and a tie clip, placing them at Xiang Qinyu's home. He expressed his disbelief at seeing Xiang Qinyu again in his lifetime. Xiang Qinyu inquired about the person who shot him at the studio, but Husheng admitted he never found out who the assailant was.
Xiang Qinyu then implored Husheng to keep his true identity a secret, which Husheng, calling him his benefactor, readily agreed to. Husheng later explained to the others that he had simply been momentarily "blurred-eyed" and mistook Chi Yu for Xiang Qinyu due to their striking resemblance and Chi Yu's exceptional acting and martial arts skills. Jin Ayin confronted Xiang Qinyu, accusing him of using her bank card.
Xiang Qinyu admitted to borrowing 100,000 yuan to secure the leading role and declared his intention to remain in this era, abandoning his return to the past. Jin Ayin was furious, condemning him for stealing both her money and Chi Yu's identity, expressing deep disappointment after having tried to help him.
In an attempt to push her away for her own protection, Xiang Qinyu coldly stated that he had merely used her and found working with her "not effective" and akin to "messing around." He told her to leave and stop interacting with him, claiming that her continued involvement would harm his reputation as he resumed his acting career under Chi Yu's identity.
Jin Ayin, misunderstanding his true intentions, felt that he was accusing her of meddling and called him a "bastard" for deceiving Chi Yu's parents and Li Longda. Xiang Qinyu countered that his actions were for the greater good, as the film needed a suitable lead and Chi Yu's parents needed a living son. He then firmly told her to stay away from him in the future.
At "The Legend of Xiang Qinyu" press conference, Xiang Qinyu, still impersonating Chi Yu, made his public appearance. Mr. Di praised Chi Yu as an exceptional actor, excelling in both martial arts and dramatic performances, believing he would bring great recognition to the film. Taking the stage, Xiang Qinyu addressed the camera, apologizing for past delays due to his "injury" and assuring everyone of his full recovery.
He then sent a direct message to the murderer: "You'll look forward to seeing me again." He later told Li Longda that he would make sure everyone knew Chi Yu was back and confidently asserted his determination to catch the murderer this time. Li Longda, still bewildered by the events, questioned Xiang Qinyu's true identity.
