Definitely Not Today Episode 3 Recap
> Definitely Not Today Recap
Mi Chong and Zhi Le continued their escape on an electric vehicle. Despite the silent night, their situation was anything but romantic, feeling more like a scene from a movie. Mi Chong experienced a familiar sense of unease, a profound feeling stemming from the sudden loss of loved ones, which made him desperately want to distance himself from Zhi Le.
He mused internally that he felt unsafe with her, and even more so if he were to take her along, believing she wouldn't survive two days. Zhi Le, however, found herself surprisingly trusting of Mi Chong, feeling a sense of reliability from him. When Mi Chong suggested she contact friends or relatives, Zhi Le dismissed the idea, stating it was too late and she didn't want to bother anyone, insisting they just needed to get through the night.
Meanwhile, at a hotel with a private room for the boss, one of Qiang's henchmen knelt before him, attempting to explain Jin Jie's disappearance. Qiang, known for his love of birds and strict rules, was furious. The henchman recounted that he had entrusted Jin Jie with Qiang's beloved bird to take it to the vet that afternoon, but Jin Jie, along with the bird, had since vanished. Qiang cut short his henchman's apologies, dismissing any further explanations.
After a long ride, they stopped at a simple hotel. Inside, Mi Chong attempted to check in, but as Zhi Le didn't have an ID, she engaged with the hotel owner, Huang, claiming she was merely accompanying Mi Chong and would leave once he was settled. Huang, however, insisted that visitors also needed to register, leading Zhi Le to cleverly question whether delivery people or police officers were also subjected to such rules. Eventually, Huang directed them to room 205.
In the room, Mi Chong checked Zhi Le's ankle and bandaged it. Zhi Le found this moment beautiful yet fleeting, questioning why she, despite being a victim, was forced to live as a fugitive. She also reflected on how she often doubted her memories and whether she deserved good things, and why she was always the one running away when others were in the wrong. Mi Chong attempted to call someone, but the number was unavailable.
Zhi Le felt a sudden urge for rebellion. She mused that awful things always seemed to happen to her, as if by gravity, and she wanted to do something to defy it. She teasingly asked Mi Chong if he had ever kissed a girl and if he wanted to try. As she leaned in to kiss him, Mi Chong’s heart raced, and he panicked, pushing her away and rushing out of the room.
He realized Zhi Le was disrupting his carefully maintained sense of peace, which greatly troubled him, noting that such an event was clearly not part of his plan. Mi Chong went to the registration desk, intending to get another room. Before he could finish his request, Zhi Le, hurt and angry, walked down the stairs, hoping Mi Chong would call out to her. Her hopes were dashed.
Mi Chong, consumed by his fear of loss, preferred never to possess something than to eventually lose it, a lesson he felt he'd known since childhood. He even thought that he should have been like Jin Jie, lying dead at home. Zhi Le, in defiance, went to a nearby bar, where she started drinking and initiated a conversation with a designated driver, using her usual flirtatious tactics. This designated driver, however, was not as decent as he appeared.
He revealed a dark, perverse side, bragging about secretly filming intoxicated women and posting their private photos online. Zhi Le was disgusted and tried to leave the room. The driver became aggressive, preventing her escape and smashing objects in the room. Just then, Huang, the hotel owner, appeared, scaring the driver away. The man fled downstairs, riding off on Mi Chong's electric vehicle, which was parked outside. As he sped off, a birdcage tumbled from the back of the scooter.
Mi Chong, hearing the commotion, rushed back. He heard Zhi Le's cries and recognized her voice, realizing she was in trouble. He later understood this new trouble was a consequence of his earlier failure to reach out to her, which led her to seek solace with the next person who entered the hotel. When Mi Chong found Zhi Le and Huang, Huang demanded compensation for the damaged room.
Mi Chong, wanting to help Zhi Le, tried to claim her as his girlfriend but awkwardly corrected himself to "friend." Huang, wielding a hammer, insisted they pay for the damage. Mi Chong, realizing he was outmatched, pulled out all his savings, about sixteen hundred yuan, which Huang deemed insufficient. The hotel owner then made a bizarre demand: Mi Chong's socks. Mi Chong was surprised, but Zhi Le urged him to comply, as Huang threatened to involve the police.
Mi Chong reluctantly handed over both socks. Soon after, Qiang's henchmen arrived at the hotel, having tracked Zhi Le's whereabouts. They apprehended Zhi Le and, by extension, Mi Chong, restricting their freedom. Huang then called Qiang, reporting the night's events. He informed Qiang that Zhi Le was "doing that kind of business" at his hotel and that she was the girl who had been with Jin Jie.
Huang then mentioned that Zhi Le was not alone but with two men and had been "hooked up with them for the night." Mi Chong, overhearing this, realized the situation was spiraling into bigger trouble and feared he was finished. Qiang, misinterpreting Huang's fragmented account and perhaps distracted by the mention of Jin Jie, merely instructed Huang to "serve them well," without pressing for more details about Zhi Le or the men.
Qiang was focused on his missing bird and finding Jin Jie. After the call, one of Qiang's henchmen discovered the birdcage, which had fallen from the electric vehicle, recognizing it as Qiang's beloved bird. Zhi Le, despite the chaos, calmly suggested they take the bird with them. Mi Chong pondered the strange turn of events, marking it as the second day since he met Zhi Le.
He began to wonder if luck and fate existed and if there was a deeper meaning to his saving Zhi Le from the river that day. He also speculated that Qiang would regret his hasty decision by tomorrow, overlooking the crucial details Huang had relayed.
