When You Be Me Episode 10 Recap
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Jiang Hai shyly confessed his feelings to "Mu Xiangxiang" (who is actually Qiao Nan in Mu Xiangxiang's body). Qiao Nan was internally annoyed but played along, even commenting on Jiang Hai's sweaty hands. Suddenly, a hand reached out from a coffin, pulling Jiang Hai into it and causing him to faint from fright. Qiao Nan, still in Mu Xiangxiang's body, made a sarcastic remark about the non-player characters.
Fang Lingli fought against the zombie that emerged from the coffin but was soon surrounded by a group of "little ghosts" and cried for help. Jiang Hai, upon waking, promptly pretended to faint again. " Mu Xiangxiang" (Qiao Nan) rushed to save Fang Lingli, but with an unexpected leap, he accidentally ended up trapped in a coffin himself.
Inside the escape room, Qiao Rui, believing "Qiao Nan" (actually Mu Xiangxiang in Qiao Nan's body) was his brother, praised her impressive acting and noted her newfound diplomatic approach compared to her usual clashes with their father. " Qiao Nan" (Mu Xiangxiang) returned the compliment for covering for her. Qiao Rui then became emotional, expressing deep regret for the estrangement between them that occurred after he went abroad.
He recalled Qiao Nan following him like a shadow as a child and lamented how Qiao Nan had become distant, barely acknowledging his gifts after his return. He specifically apologized for leaving Qiao Nan alone in boarding school to meet their father's expectations instead of staying with him. " Qiao Nan" (Mu Xiangxiang), while internally finding the sudden sentimentality a bit melodramatic, responded that she was young then and didn't know better.
She secretly wished that the real Qiao Nan could hear Qiao Rui's sincere words to finally resolve their long-standing conflict. Qiao Rui then told "Qiao Nan" (Mu Xiangxiang) that the past was behind them and they should look to the future. He credited Mu Xiangxiang for "Qiao Nan's" positive transformation and, giving his blessing, said he wouldn't object to them seeing each other as long as it didn't impact their studies. Qiao Rui left.
Moments later, "Qiao Nan" (Mu Xiangxiang) received a frantic phone call from Qiao Nan (in Mu Xiangxiang's body), who was trapped in a completely sealed coffin and suffering an asthma attack. Qiao Nan, struggling to breathe, urged Fang Lingli to call Mu Xiangxiang. Mu Xiangxiang, in Qiao Nan's body, received the call and, closing her eyes, instinctively tapped into Qiao Nan's muscle memory to drive a motorcycle directly to their location.
Upon her arrival, a weak Qiao Nan chided her for being late, to which Mu Xiangxiang apologized. She skillfully pried open the coffin and carried him out. Observing the scene, Fang Lingli noted that Mu Xiangxiang clearly liked Qiao Nan and thought they made a well-matched couple. At the riverside, Qiao Nan, still in Mu Xiangxiang's body, playfully teased Mu Xiangxiang for her "fearless personality" being overcome by an escape room.
Mu Xiangxiang, in Qiao Nan's body, retorted that she had been trying to help him with Fang Lingli and that he was slow to arrive. Qiao Nan admitted he was "cleaning up her mess" and "resolving family conflicts," adding that without Qiao Rui's help earlier, he might not have been able to leave the house. Mu Xiangxiang's repeated mentions of Qiao Rui irked Qiao Nan, who accused her of using his body to foster a relationship with his brother.
He demanded to know who she truly preferred: him or Qiao Rui. Mu Xiangxiang felt a sudden twitch in her heart. Qiao Nan then complained about his "weak body" and insisted they find a scientific method to switch back quickly, dismissing their previous "movie-inspired" attempts as unreliable, despite Mu Xiangxiang's skepticism about "soul-swapping science." He stressed the urgency, noting that the taekwondo competition was approaching, and she couldn't continue to cover for his work-study program indefinitely.
At the Taekwondo club, Jiang Hai, now full of admiration for "Brother Nan" (Mu Xiangxiang) since the escape room incident, formally applied to join the club. He grandly declared that "Brother Nan's" dashing figure and decisive wisdom had made him "think of him day and night." "Mu Xiangxiang" (Qiao Nan) was initially surprised, questioning if Jiang Hai had "taken the wrong medicine," but eventually accepted him after other club members praised Jiang Hai's sincerity.
On his first day, Jiang Hai endured a rigorous "welcome ceremony" where he was repeatedly kicked, leaving him covered in foot marks. Mu Xiangxiang, in Qiao Nan's body, gave him a new dobok and apologized, explaining that the rough initiation was an old rule established by Qiao Nan (in Mu Xiangxiang's body) for new members, akin to joining a martial arts sect.
Qiao Nan (in Mu Xiangxiang's body) interjected, admitting it was his rule but regretting that he hadn't instructed them to be gentler. Jiang Hai assured them he was fine, claiming he needed the exercise and felt everyone was genuinely enthusiastic despite being a bit heavy-handed. Mu Xiangxiang, in Qiao Nan's body, then reassured him that as members of the Taekwondo club, they were all family and he should always come to her with any problems.
During the monthly exam, a set of exam papers was found missing. The Director reviewed surveillance footage, which showed a person in a taekwondo uniform passing by his office. He immediately concluded that the Taekwondo club members were responsible and declared his intention to shut down the club and investigate everyone. He summoned Teacher Mo, who urged him not to jump to conclusions, defending the students' character despite their playful nature.
The Director, however, remained adamant, accusing Qiao Nan of resorting to "underhanded methods" to fulfill his "impossible task" of raising every club member's score by 30 points. Overhearing this, the Taekwondo students loudly protested their innocence, asserting they had principles and would never steal exam papers. Mu Xiangxiang, in Qiao Nan's body, calmed them, suggesting they let Teacher Mo handle it first. Teacher Mo continued to advocate for concrete evidence, questioning how a single, blurry surveillance video could be conclusive.
Mu Xiangxiang, in Qiao Nan's body, then stepped forward, explaining that while they needed the 30 points to save their club, they intended to achieve it through diligent study, not theft. She offered to allow a thorough search of their backpacks and lockers, demanding a public apology from the Director if no papers were found. The Director criticized Jiang Hai, a top-three student, for associating with such a group. Despite his reservations, he eventually agreed to the inspection.
As the lockers were being prepared for inspection, Mu Xiangxiang, in Qiao Nan's body, intervened. She challenged the Director's logic, pointing out that stealing papers for cheating and then foolishly leaving them in a locker to be discovered was illogical. She argued that since the surveillance only showed a uniform, everyone in the club was a suspect, including Jiang Hai, who, despite not having his own uniform, had offered to wash Guo Zhi's dobok.
When Jiang Hai confirmed he had taken Guo Zhi's uniform for washing but denied any involvement in the theft, Mu Xiangxiang, in Qiao Nan's body, suggested calling the police, stating that stealing exam papers violated school rules and could constitute theft. Jiang Hai quickly interjected, panicking, "We can't call the police!" and announced that the papers had been found.
Just then, Qiao Nan, in Mu Xiangxiang's body, arrived, presenting the missing exam papers and stating they were found under the teacher's desk. A flashback revealed the true events leading up to this. While secretly observing taekwondo practice, Qiao Nan, in Mu Xiangxiang's body, and Mu Xiangxiang, in Qiao Nan's body, noticed Jiang Hai deliberately spill cola on Guo Zhi's dobok and offer to wash it.
Suspicious, they followed and recorded him, disguised in a taekwondo uniform, secretly placing the English exam papers into "Qiao Nan's" (Mu Xiangxiang's) locker. Qiao Nan, in Mu Xiangxiang's body, realized Jiang Hai had joined the club solely for this purpose. Furious, Qiao Nan wanted to upload the video to the school website to expose Jiang Hai. Mu Xiangxiang, in Qiao Nan's body, intervened, arguing that such an act would completely ruin Jiang Hai's reputation.
She then chastised Qiao Nan, claiming Jiang Hai’s actions were a direct result of Qiao Nan "flirting with Jiang Hai and then running away" while in her body, calling him "shameless." Though Qiao Nan was annoyed by her accusation, they both agreed to teach Jiang Hai a lesson and decided to "turn his own game against him."
Back in the present, Qiao Nan, in Mu Xiangxiang's body, explained to the Director that he had simply forgotten about using the faculty restroom earlier and that the papers were found under the teacher's desk. He then subtly admonished Jiang Hai for his carelessness, saying that not noticing the papers had caused a major misunderstanding that almost implicated the Taekwondo club. Mu Xiangxiang, in Qiao Nan's body, then insisted that the Director apologize to Teacher Mo for his unfair accusations.
After some reluctance, the Director apologized to Teacher Mo for his prejudice against the Class Five students, acknowledging his unprofessional conduct. Teacher Mo graciously accepted the apology, considering it a mere misunderstanding. Jiang Hai, spared from public exposure, was left with a complex, "unspeakable feeling" of guilt and relief. Teacher Mo was deeply moved by the students' newfound dedication to studying. However, as soon as he left the room, the students, utterly exhausted, promptly fell asleep at their desks.
School Belle Gao Yan was planning a birthday party at Waihai Villa and expressed interest in inviting "Mu Xiangxiang," noting her recent changes. Mixiang immediately objected, questioning if inviting someone of "Mu Xiangxiang's level" would lower Gao Yan's image. Fang Lingli fiercely defended "Mu Xiangxiang," telling Mixiang that "Mu Xiangxiang" was now her friend and warning her against further insults. Xiaokui also agreed that "Mu Xiangxiang is actually pretty cool."
Fang Lingli passionately declared that a birthday party without "Mu Xiangxiang" would be missing its "soul," comparing it to cola without ice or fried chicken without beer. Gao Yan then personally extended an invitation to "Mu Xiangxiang" (Qiao Nan). " Mu Xiangxiang" (Qiao Nan) coolly accepted, stating he was in a good mood and hoped they could be friends, which impressed the onlookers.
Later, Jiang Hai approached "Qiao Nan" (Mu Xiangxiang) to thank him for not exposing his deception regarding the exam papers. " Qiao Nan" (Mu Xiangxiang) explained that as a member of the Taekwondo club, he felt responsible for him and couldn't allow him to tarnish the club's reputation, adding that his earlier accusations served as a sufficient lesson. Jiang Hai sincerely apologized, admitting he was momentarily swayed by greed and deeply regretted his actions. "
Qiao Nan" (Mu Xiangxiang) accepted his apology, emphasizing that acknowledging one's mistake is what truly matters. Jiang Hai then declared that he was defeated by "Qiao Nan" and no longer had the right to like Mu Xiangxiang, asking "Qiao Nan" to take good care of her. Qiao Nan (in Mu Xiangxiang's body), who overheard this, was utterly baffled by "guys' thinking," questioning if they viewed girls as mere trophies.
Qiao Nan, in Mu Xiangxiang's body, discreetly met Mu Xiangxiang, in Qiao Nan's body, after checking that no one was home. He gave her Gao Yan's birthday party invitation. Mu Xiangxiang was surprised, noting Gao Yan had never invited her before, and dismissed the parties as boring anyway. Qiao Nan suggested they go together, but Mu Xiangxiang declined, feeling insecure and believing that everyone—Jiang Hai, Gao Yan, and Fang Lingli—liked Qiao Nan, while she remained an "invisible girl."
Qiao Nan teased her about being "sour" and then praised her many virtues, such as getting Qiao Yuanshan to make buns and Qiao Rui being kind to her. He then playfully asked her a classic dilemma: if he and Qiao Rui both fell into the water, who would she save first? Mu Xiangxiang promptly replied she would save him, but then quickly added, "After all, your brother can swim. But you can't." Qiao Nan jokingly called her a "heartless woman."
Mu Xiangxiang clarified she was just kidding and would definitely save him, recounting how she had saved him before and even in a dream. This led to them recalling a shared dream from the night of their initial body swap: Qiao Nan's foot was tangled in seaweed, and she struggled to free him. They pondered if this shared dream could be the cause of their soul-swapping.
