Dragon Day, You're Dead Episode 16 Recap
> Dragon Day, You're Dead Recap
Jingmei returned home where her mother eagerly inquired about the Long's mansion. Jingmei dismissed her mother's interest, stating that a large house doesn't signify comfort. Shortly after, a distraught Yoona arrived, in tears. Jingmei offered her water and invited her to stay the night. Yoona revealed that she and Long Haiyi were likely going to break up, explaining that he had not contacted her since her mother's humiliation of him.
Jingmei tried to comfort Yoona, suggesting Long Haiyi might have his own reasons. Yoona, however, insisted she didn't care about his status as a stepchild in the Long family or his lack of inheritance rights, only their mutual love. Jingmei then confided that Long Haiyi had previously told her he truly loved Yoona and had only made the decision to end things because he didn't want to impede her, implying it wasn't his genuine desire.
Jingmei encouraged Yoona, reminding her that "opportunities are created by ourselves." Yoona found some solace in Jingmei's words and nodded, still tearful. The next morning, Long Haiyi received a text message from Yoona, who asked him to meet her at the school gate for their future happiness. Upon his arrival, Yoona suggested they run away together to a place where no one knew them. Long Haiyi refused, calling her "wayward" and expressing concern for their parents' feelings.
Yoona insisted she only wanted to be with him and didn't care about others' opinions. Long Haiyi then definitively stated, "Yoona, we're done. You should go and find your own happiness." A heartbroken Yoona replied that she couldn't be happy without him and couldn't accept anyone else. Long Haiyi apologized, but Yoona, ignoring his apology, demanded to know if he still loved her.
He explained that they were no longer children and love couldn't change everything, especially his identity and the lack of approval from her family. Yoona accused him of giving up easily, contrasting him with Long Riyi. When Long Haiyi offered to take her home, Yoona, utterly disappointed, declined and walked away. Later, Jingmei learned that Yoona was sick. She rushed to find Long Haiyi, who was playing a string instrument, to deliver the news.
Although Long Haiyi asked if Yoona was okay, Jingmei pressed him, asking why he wasn't caring for her if he truly cared. Long Haiyi stated that he and Yoona "were over," but insisted he valued their relationship and had been working hard. He explained that he had many helpless circumstances and that some things couldn't be changed despite effort. Jingmei, recalling Yoona's earlier suggestion, asked why he couldn't just take Yoona away with him.
Long Haiyi clarified that running away would be a mistake, as it wouldn't solve their problems and would only cause conflict between Yoona and her family, adding that he must also consider his own parents and the consequences. Jingmei apologized for her oversight. Long Haiyi then expressed his hope that Yoona could let go of their relationship as soon as possible, telling Jingmei that she "don't understand a lot of things."
Jingmei observed that even the "seemingly perfect Haiyi also lives a difficult life." Long Haiyi admitted to hating himself sometimes and wished he were Long Riyi, who could "do whatever I want" and "leave no regrets" even if he failed, in contrast to his own need to be "very careful everyday." He then departed.
Driven to despair, Yoona burned all her mementos of Long Haiyi and numbly began to accept blind dates arranged by her family, going on dates with wealthy young men introduced by her mother. In the afternoon, Jingmei and Bingbing were enjoying afternoon tea. Jingmei's mother unexpectedly called her to Long Quan Mall. There, Jingmei found Long Riyi shopping with her mother, buying an expensive, limited-edition bag, with the salesperson remarking on his filial piety towards his "future mother-in-law."
Jingmei's mother gloated about the purchase, comparing it to an item owned by a Mrs. Lee. Jingmei expressed disdain for her mother's "tacky" comparisons. She confronted Long Riyi, accusing him of "bribing my family." Her mother and Bingbing defended Long Riyi, calling it a way to show his love. Jingmei argued that "happiness can't always be bought with money" and that she "like[s] you just because who you are, not for your money."
She insisted on returning the bag and pulled Long Riyi away from the store. Long Riyi accepted her stance, promising not to spend lavishly, and was not upset by her rejection of the gifts. Jingmei suggested that if he truly wanted to express his love, he should invite her to a movie. As they prepared to go, Jingmei received a message from Yoona, asking both of them to meet her at Long's Building the following day.
The next day, Jingmei and Long Riyi arrived at the Long's Building, where they found Yoona trying on a wedding gown with a blank expression. Her fiancé, a man named Bai, politely stepped out when asked. With a forced smile, Yoona informed Jingmei that she was getting married and asked Long Riyi to help pick a bouquet. Jingmei was visibly shocked and asked about Long Haiyi.
Yoona explained that Long Haiyi "decided to let go," making it "no significance" for her to continue fighting. She confirmed she had accepted her family's arranged marriage, despite Jingmei's protest that she "obviously still love[s] Haiyi." Yoona told Jingmei not to feel sorry for her, as she believed it's better to "accept it calmly" if it's "fate."
She admitted she lacked the courage to "throw everything away and gamble with Haiyi to an unknowable future," but found comfort in having "been in love passionately." Yoona mused that "the most rare thing in the world is the resonance between two lovers," and while Long Haiyi was "perfect," he was "hard to get." She concluded that if one cannot "marry to love," it is "better to marry a reliable marriage."
When Jingmei questioned if she didn't "feel bad" about her decision, Yoona revealed she "fought for it," "fought back," and "even broke up with my family for this relationship," but it proved futile, especially since Long Haiyi "has given up completely." Yoona then advised Jingmei to "believe in Yi," praising Long Riyi for daring to pursue what he believes in, even against the world. She implored Jingmei to be happy. Long Riyi returned with a bouquet that Yoona instantly loved.
Before leaving to change, Yoona took Long Riyi aside and earnestly told him that Jingmei is a good girl whom he "must cherish well." Long Riyi assured her he would. Yoona then wished them happiness again.
