Dear Diary Episode 5 Recap
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As a flurry of crows gathered, Murong Jielun sensed impending danger and tried to carry Mei Ru away from the hospital. However, Mei Ru vehemently resisted, her anger boiling over. She lashed out at Murong, recounting how she was once forced to read her diary as a child and stating that his very existence caused her immense shame and embarrassment. Murong was deeply saddened, admitting he couldn't recall much of his past and questioning his own right to exist.
The sight of the crows, he revealed, also stirred up painful memories, making him feel like a "disgrace" and an "outcast." Mei Ru further explained that he was a fictional character from her diary who had inexplicably come to life, becoming a problem she was forced to confront. Overwhelmed, Murong apologized, pleading with Mei Ru to teach him how to be worthy of her, expressing his desire only to love and protect her without causing further pain.
Mei Ru's demeanor softened, and she agreed to guide him and bear the responsibility, firmly stating, "Murong Jielun, you're mine." Later, Murong began his education in modern society. He learned about household appliances like televisions, which he previously didn't understand, and was specifically instructed not to damage them with his sword. Mei Ru also taught him basic social etiquette, emphasizing humility, discretion, avoiding trouble, and refraining from calling himself a "Prince."
Murong initially asserted his royal status, but Mei Ru firmly declared her words were law, leaving him the choice to obey or leave. He chose to stay, vowing to protect her, though she reiterated she didn't require his protection. Soon after, a young girl approached, referring to Mei Ru as "Auntie" and pointing out that staring into other people's rooms was impolite. Murong, applying his new lessons in humility, immediately offered his seat.
Once Murong left, Mei Ru vented her frustration to the child, warning her against fantasizing about fictional characters coming to life, calling such a scenario "miserable." Meanwhile, Duan Shuiliu found Mei Ru and expressed his gratitude for her inadvertently bringing Ninth Heaven Dragon Lady into his life, still convinced of her tangible presence. He provocatively remarked that Mei Ru was less lovable now than when she was twelve, when she still believed in "love and miracles."
He accused her of becoming a "joke" and cautioned her not to "shoot herself in the foot." Shortly after, Mei Ru's boss visited her hospital room. He was impressed by Murong, finding him polite and knowledgeable, and much easier to get along with than Mei Ru. Observing from the doorway, Ninth Heaven Dragon Lady watched them. Duan Shuiliu, using the pretense of "analyzing" the conversation, leaned close to Ninth Heaven Dragon Lady.
He twisted Murong's words, implying Murong found Mei Ru beautiful but would grow disgusted if she didn't wash her feet. He then directly advised Ninth Heaven Dragon Lady that Murong would love her more if she washed her feet and wore shoes. He further suggested that Murong feared Ninth Heaven Dragon Lady and Duan Shuiliu forming a "powerful team" to oppose Mei Ru.
Taking this to heart, Ninth Heaven Dragon Lady enthusiastically agreed to spend more time with Duan Shuiliu for Murong's sake, even asking where they would live. Concerned about Mei Ru's unstable state since her birthday, which had begun to affect her work, her boss recommended she undergo Bigu fasting to "purify her heart and dispel her illness," informing her that the time would be deducted from her annual leave. He also insisted Murong accompany her.
At the Bigu fasting retreat, all personal belongings, including mobile phones, were confiscated. The meals consisted solely of nuts and red dates. Murong seemed to enjoy the tranquility and simplicity, but Mei Ru quickly grew hungry, fantasizing about rich foods like fish, shrimp, shellfish, and various meat dishes. When she complained about not having enough to eat, Murong simply advised her to "drink more warm water" and offered his own portion, which she eagerly accepted.
During classes, Murong listened intently while Mei Ru struggled to stay awake, constantly dozing off. By the third day, Mei Ru was at her breaking point, attempting to climb over a fence to escape the retreat, but Murong intervened, preventing her. In a furious outburst, she reminded him that "men can't touch women without permission" and unleashed a torrent of pent-up anger.
She recalled cruel remarks made by others since she was twelve, feeling as though "the whole world is against me." She confessed that her "humility and politeness" were merely an act, revealing herself as a "terrible person" who fakes smiles, has a nasty temper, is easily annoyed, and hates everything. She declared she simply "doesn't fit in" with the world and just wanted to eat. Afterward, she worried that Murong would no longer love her because of her behavior.
A short while later, Murong approached her with some eggs. He explained that he had traded them by allowing people to touch his face. Mei Ru was initially thrilled about the eggs, especially the prospect of making hot spring eggs, but her mood soured upon learning the "cost," telling him not to make such a "huge loss" again. Meanwhile, Duan Shuiliu took Ninth Heaven Dragon Lady shopping, imparting his skewed view of modern society.
He declared branded items the "mark of the poor" and rotating restaurants a "punishment for losers." He deemed small, private cars fit only for "slaves," proclaiming that a "city dragon" (subway) was the only suitable transport for someone as "noble" as Ninth Heaven Dragon Lady, who, he assured her, would never lose.
He continued to encourage her to wear shoes, promising that Murong would love her more for it, and vowed to give her everything she desired, including buying her a house. At the theater, Jiang Hui Zhen, brainstorming for innovative play ideas, believed their troupe needed to "keep up with the times" to avoid obscurity. Her colleague expressed skepticism about integrating new elements into Sichuan Opera, but Jiang Hui Zhen insisted.
She then excitedly shared news of an ancient, "soul-stirring Babylonian love poem" recently unearthed in Iraq. Seeing its "cultural heritage" and "archaeological value," she proposed a bold international collaboration to secure the copyright and elevate the troupe globally, suggesting the wealthy Ouyang Wen Shan as a potential investor. Her colleague dismissed the idea as "crazy" due to the troupe's limited resources and the impracticality of such a venture in Iraq.
