Dragon Day, You're Dead Episode 4 Recap
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Zhang Jingmei found herself seated with Long Riyi and Jin Chunxi, where it quickly became clear that Jin Chunxi and Long Riyi were childhood friends who frequently bickered. Jin Chunxi initiated by remarking on Long Riyi's tendency to torment Jingmei. Long Riyi then questioned Jin Chunxi's return from studying abroad, calling his way of showing off "lame," to which Jin Chunxi retorted that he used "lame tactics" to deal with "lame people."
Jingmei, amused by their childish antics, asked if they were even close, also noting that Long Riyi was still playing childish games. Long Riyi then taunted Jingmei, accusing her of talking behind his back and listing several errands she had run for him, such as buying coffee, running errands, and delivering toilet paper. Jingmei tried to defend herself, stating they had their discussions "in a good manner." Long Riyi dismissed her, calling her contradictory.
As Long Riyi left, Jin Chunxi apologized to Jingmei for the messy first meeting, suggesting they meet again another time. Later that night, Jingmei was relieved to receive a text from Jin Chunxi, assuring her that Long Riyi was not angry and that he had been like that for over ten years.
Jingmei, however, secretly worried about her "Young Lady Idol" image if Long Riyi and Jin Chunxi were to discuss her past embarrassing encounters with Long Riyi, having previously "bad mouthed Long in front of him." That evening, Long Riyi returned home for dinner. His grandfather expressed concern over his academic performance and graduation, pressing him to take over the family business. His mother suggested finding a good tutor.
Long Riyi, wanting to avoid being burdened by unwanted studies, quickly claimed he had already found a tutor: Zhang Jingmei from their academy. When his grandfather inquired about her family background, Long Riyi dismissed it, emphasizing her teaching ability. The family ultimately agreed to the arrangement. The next day, Long Riyi summoned Jingmei to the garage, presenting her with a contract that designated her as his tutor and servant. Jingmei, annoyed by his childishness, tried to reject the offer.
Long Riyi, however, asserted it was an order, dictating that she must come to his house daily after school and refrain from meeting Jin Chunxi privately. Jingmei suspected his true motive was to prevent her from seeing Jin Chunxi. Long Riyi then had Uncle Li send her the address before leaving abruptly. Later, in class, Jingmei’s friend Ice-Ice loudly read the contract, alerting Han Zhihe, who became visibly angry upon learning Jingmei would be tutoring Long Riyi.
At home, Jingmei debated the offer with her family. Her father supported her rejection, while her mother saw it as an opportunity for Jingmei to potentially marry into the wealthy Long family, citing their family's financial struggles and her hopes that Jingmei could "make that millionaire become our family member." Jingmei's younger sister was also excited by the prospect of 1000 yuan for new clothes.
Motivated by her family's hopes and the prospect of money, Jingmei decided to accept the tutoring position. Jingmei arrived at Long Riyi's expansive home, greeted by the warm housekeeper, Uncle Li, who advised her on the quiet teaching environment. She marveled at the sheer size of the mansion, joking about the long distance to the restroom.
Long Riyi's mother, a gentle and beautiful woman, then greeted Jingmei, expressing her happiness and praising Jingmei's excellent academic and explanatory skills, based on Long Riyi's reports. She asked Jingmei to take care of her son. Jingmei was surprised by such a kind mother raising the "devil" Long Riyi, wondering if it was a "genetic mutation." In the study, Jingmei admired Long Riyi's collection of out-of-print books, thinking them wasted on someone who disliked studying.
Long Riyi entered and took a book she particularly desired, offering it to her with conditions. As Jingmei hesitated, Long Riyi dramatically tossed it out the window. Furious, Jingmei confronted him, accusing him of deeming everything but himself worthless. Long Riyi's expression hardened. He clarified he had thrown an "exercise book", not the valuable one, and demanded an apology for her hurtful words, stating that many unseen things were, in fact, meaningful to him. Realizing her mistake, Jingmei sincerely apologized.
Long Riyi's demeanor softened, and he instinctively reached out to touch her face, but Jingmei quickly recoiled. He immediately regained his cold composure, dismissed her by calling women "slow in thinking," and left, telling her he was not having a tutorial and would see her at school. The next morning, Long Riyi found Jingmei and told her she had forgotten something at his house and should come to pick it up.
This conversation was overheard by Han Zhihe and her friends. Determined to teach Jingmei a lesson, Han Zhihe instructed one of her friends to secretly put laxatives into Jingmei's coffee. Later, at a coffee shop, Jingmei and Ice-Ice picked up their drinks. Ice-Ice then remembered she forgot a book at school, and Jingmei accompanied her back to retrieve it. Seizing the opportunity, Han Zhihe put the laxatives into Jingmei's coffee.
Upon their return, Jingmei drank her coffee and soon felt severe stomach pain, rushing to the restroom. Han Zhihe was delighted by her apparent success. However, shortly after, Han Zhihe herself suddenly experienced intense stomach cramps after drinking her coffee and had to rush to the restroom. Jingmei and Ice-Ice struggled to contain their laughter. In the restroom, Han Zhihe's friend expressed confusion, recalling that the laxative had been put in Jingmei's coffee.
Han Zhihe wondered if they had been exposed. Jingmei, feigning concern, asked Han Zhihe what was wrong. Ice-Ice then revealed that she had overheard Han Zhihe's plot while in the restroom earlier and had secretly swapped the coffee cups while Han Zhihe was absent. Han Zhihe was left furious and humiliated. That evening, Jingmei received a text from Jin Chunxi inviting her to dinner, making her very excited.
At Jin Chunxi's home, he had prepared a delicious steak, mentioning he had never cooked for anyone before and that she was his first. Jingmei praised it as the "best Western meal" she had ever eaten. Jin Chunxi then showed her his childhood photo album. Jingmei's eyes landed on a picture of a "little girl" holding hands with a "little boy." Jin Chunxi revealed the "little girl" was actually him.
He explained that his mother had always wanted a daughter and frequently dressed him in girls' clothing, even skirts for kindergarten. Jingmei was surprised by how pretty he looked. Jin Chunxi then revealed the "little boy" was Long Riyi, who, believing Jin Chunxi was a girl, once confessed his feelings to him. He even showed a childish love letter Long Riyi had written, where "0" represented snacks because Long Riyi couldn't write difficult Chinese characters.
Jin Chunxi further elaborated that Long Riyi had tried to keep him from moving overseas by bringing him many snacks and taking that photo. Amused, Jingmei asked to borrow the photo, explaining her "master-servant contract" with Long Riyi and her desire to use the photo to "control" him. Jin Chunxi readily agreed, convinced the photo would grant her leverage.
Later that night, Jingmei went to Long Riyi's house to pick up something she had forgotten, still counting her martial arts repetitions, reaching "One hundred fifty!" Uncle Li greeted her, informing her Long Riyi was in his room. Upon entering, she was startled to find Long Riyi emerging from the bathroom clad only in a towel. Jingmei exclaimed, "Why aren't you wearing any clothes?" Long Riyi, unfazed, responded it was his own house and joked about removing the towel.
Flustered and in a panic, Jingmei accidentally tripped and pulled his towel clean off, seeing him entirely exposed. Long Riyi then confronted her, stating that since she had seen his "majestic appearance," she must take responsibility. Jingmei tried to argue that doctors and nurses also saw people at birth, but Long Riyi cut her off, declaring, "From now on, be my girl." Jingmei was left speechless and shocked.
