Definitely Not Today Episode 4 Recap
> Definitely Not Today Recap
After leaving the hotel, Zhi Le and Mi Chong found themselves aimlessly wandering, trying to find a place to rest and recuperate. Zhi Le admitted she had never truly run away before, so she tried to recall tactics from television shows, like disguising her appearance, conserving their remaining money, and avoiding unnecessary involvement. While on the run, she often acquired stale steamed buns for Mi Chong to eat, simply because they were free.
She emphasized that money was always a problem for runaways. Mi Chong, however, found himself with multiple opportunities to leave Zhi Le, yet he inexplicably wasted them, as if his subconscious was holding him back. They found temporary shelter in a deserted skating rink warehouse. Zhi Le meticulously calculated their daily expenses, noting that out of their initial three thousand yuan, three hundred had been spent on the hotel, meaning they couldn't travel far.
Exhausted from their recent hardships, Mi Chong leaned against Zhi Le and fell asleep. True to his home-bound nature, he developed a fever, prompting Zhi Le to go out and buy a fever patch for him despite her injured leg. This act of care, a first for Zhi Le, deeply touched Mi Chong, making him feel a shift in their dynamic.
Mi Chong reflected that he yearned to be with the bird more than Zhi Le, forever, and he was starting to miss his sleep. Meanwhile, Qiang received a tip about Jin Jie's whereabouts and arrived at the location. The room was empty, the broken vase fragments from before had been cleaned up, and only a few men's clothes were piled in a corner. As Qiang surveyed the room, someone suddenly opened the door.
A dagger flashed, but Qiang, reacting swiftly, managed to subdue the assailant. To his surprise, it was an injured Jin Jie. After regaining consciousness, Jin Jie confessed to Qiang that Zhi Le and a boy had attacked him and stolen Qiang's bird. Concerned about being found by Jin Jie, Zhi Le realized they couldn't stay hidden forever and needed to make changes. She decided to get a haircut, drastically altering her appearance.
Mi Chong commented that her new look was "a little" ugly, then asked what changes he should make. Zhi Le dismissed his concern, pointing out that no one knew him anyway. She continued to contemplate their next move, wondering where they could go that Jin Jie wouldn't know. The thought of returning home crossed her mind, but she quickly dismissed it, believing she wouldn't be welcomed. Mi Chong noticed a necklace she wore and asked about its significance.
Zhi Le explained it was a gift from her grandmother, whom she mistakenly believed had passed away. Mi Chong corrected her, saying her grandmother was fine and still sent her food every month without fail. He encouraged Zhi Le to visit her, but Zhi Le explained she hadn't been back in too long due to certain circumstances. Still, Mi Chong insisted it wasn't too late to go home.
Qiang, now armed with Jin Jie's confession, deployed his men to search all train station platforms and airports, closely monitoring the flow of people. Money continued to be an issue for Zhi Le and Mi Chong. Zhi Le handed the birdcage to Mi Chong, instructing him to guard it while she went to sell their skateboard. While trying to sell the skateboard, she overheard Qiang's men discussing Jin Jie.
They stated that Qiang was determined to get rid of Zhi Le and mentioned Jin Jie was "lying there, unable to move." Zhi Le misinterpreted this, believing Jin Jie was dead and that she was responsible. This sudden truth was a great blow to Zhi Le; even though Jin Jie had betrayed her, their years of partnership meant she couldn't be indifferent to his supposed death.
Upon returning to Mi Chong, Zhi Le confronted him, asking if he truly heard Jin Jie's heartbeat that night. Mi Chong initially lied, confirming he did. Zhi Le pressed him for details, asking if it was "thump, thump" or "thump thump thump." When he couldn't answer and claimed to have forgotten, she accused him of lying. Realizing he couldn't keep the truth from her, Mi Chong admitted, "I didn't hear it."
Zhi Le exploded in anger and disbelief, demanding to know how he could have lied and acted as if nothing happened after witnessing a death. From Zhi Le's perspective, this quiet, reserved boy also lied, or perhaps all the men she knew were liars. Mi Chong coldly replied that everyone dies, and she was being childish.
He stated that if she was so upset, she shouldn't have killed Jin Jie, and then neither of them would be in their current predicament. Enraged and heartbroken, Zhi Le retorted that she should have let Jin Jie kill Mi Chong, then she'd be rid of two jerks. Mi Chong responded harshly, saying he never asked for her help and she was being nosy, though he instantly regretted his words. Zhi Le, utterly disillusioned, turned and walked away.
Mi Chong watched her go, reflecting that his plan to escape Zhi Le had finally come to fruition, passively. Yet, Zhi Le's departure didn't bring him the joy he expected. He realized that while he wasn't used to having company when she was around, he also wasn't used to being alone now that she was gone.
He pondered how he had done many things against his will while with her and had even started to feel anger and jealousy, particularly towards Jin Jie, who, despite being a scoundrel, still had people mourning his death. He wondered if anyone would mourn him. Overwhelmed by loneliness, Mi Chong walked to a river, intending to end his life. As he plunged into the cold water, he suddenly thought of Zhi Le and her recent questions about Jin Jie.
A sudden realization struck him: she must have encountered Qiang's men at the train station. Concerned for her safety, he fought his way back to shore, determined to figure out what happened before he could consider dying again. Meanwhile, Detective Lu Ming, having tracked a damaged cellphone, arrived at Mi Chong's residence. She began questioning neighbors, including an elderly woman, explaining that she was looking for the phone's owner.
Lu Ming stated that the girl was a teenager her department had been regularly observing. She expressed her dual purpose: to check on Zhi Le's well-being and to deliver some extremely important information, fearing that delay could lead to trouble.
