Dragon Day, You're Dead Episode 5 Recap
> Dragon Day, You're Dead Recap
After Zhang Jingmei accidentally saw Long Riyi naked, he demanded she take responsibility by becoming his girlfriend. He insisted that no one had ever seen his "majestic appearance" since birth, except for the doctor and nurse. Zhang Jingmei furiously retorted, calling him "despicable, inferior, shameless, and disgusting" for forcing her to see something she shouldn't have. Long Riyi, however, remained adamant, asserting that she could not escape from being his girlfriend.
Zhang Jingmei, unwilling to accept such an outrageous demand, firmly refused and quickly left the Long residence. Back home, Zhang Jingmei couldn't stop replaying the embarrassing scene at Long Riyi's house. She considered using the photo she had obtained from Jin Chunxi against him, but worried Long Riyi would simply snatch and destroy it. She resolved to find a more opportune moment to reveal it.
The next morning, Long Riyi arrived at Zhang Jingmei's house with his brothers, making a grand spectacle. They unfurled banners and loudly chanted her name outside, drawing attention to their high-profile pickup. Zhang Jingmei's younger brother, thrilled at the prospect of her dating the famous Long Riyi, joyfully announced to their mother that Zhang Jingmei was now "Mrs. Long" and their family was "going to be rich."
Zhang Jingmei, mortified, tried to explain that it was all a misunderstanding, but she was quickly pulled into Long Riyi's car by Long Riyi's henchmen. Inside the car, Zhang Jingmei pleaded with Long Riyi to let her go, reiterating that her actions the previous night were unintentional. Long Riyi, however, asserted that she had no right to choose now that she was his girlfriend, a position many others yearned for.
At school, Long Riyi publicly proclaimed Zhang Jingmei as his girlfriend, much to her embarrassment. Later, he entered her classroom and demanded she have lunch with him. Zhang Jingmei tried to decline, stating she had plans to eat with Bingbing. Long Riyi's intimidating stare at Bingbing immediately made Bingbing realize the situation, and she quickly excused herself. Left with no alternative, Zhang Jingmei reluctantly agreed to go with Long Riyi.
Upon arriving at the restaurant, Zhang Jingmei was surprised to find Jin Chunxi already there, having been invited by Long Riyi. Long Riyi proudly introduced Zhang Jingmei as his girlfriend to Jin Chunxi. Zhang Jingmei immediately refuted his claim, explaining that she merely happened to be present when he was showering, and he had then suddenly insisted she become his girlfriend.
Long Riyi interrupted, twisting the story to claim Zhang Jingmei broke into his room, took off his towel, and saw his "majestic appearance," therefore necessitating her to take responsibility. Jin Chunxi remarked that Long Riyi hadn't changed since they were kids. Annoyed by the situation, Zhang Jingmei declared she had classes and left, instructing the waitress to get her a taxi. After she departed, Jin Chunxi reminded Long Riyi of their long-standing competition.
Long Riyi readily agreed to a race, setting the time for two days later at their usual spot. Returning home, Zhang Jingmei found her family celebrating her supposed status as "Mrs. Long." Her brother excitedly inquired about luxury cars and whether their father could retire, implying their newfound wealth. Zhang Jingmei quickly dismissed it as a prank and characterized Long Riyi as merely an "irritating person."
Unconvinced by her explanation, her mother and brother decided to investigate further at school to confirm if Long Riyi was indeed dating her. The next day at school, Han Zhihe, having heard that Zhang Jingmei was now Long Riyi's girlfriend, confronted her. Han Zhihe declared herself the only one qualified to be Long Riyi's girlfriend, but Zhang Jingmei asserted she had no interest in him.
Han Zhihe, angered by what she perceived as Zhang Jingmei's arrogance, ordered her followers to "hit her!" However, Long Riyi's henchmen, Squid and Cuttlefish, arrived just in time to intervene, warning Han Zhihe that "no one touches Mrs. Long." Zhang Jingmei then inquired about Long Riyi's whereabouts. Squid explained that Long Riyi was practicing his driving skills and had sent them to look after her, but she had already left before they could pick her up.
Zhang Jingmei stated she didn't need their protection, and after she left, Squid and Cuttlefish instructed Bingbing to contact them if Zhang Jingmei encountered any trouble. Han Zhihe later recalled seeing discount coupons in Zhang Jingmei's bag during their confrontation. She and her followers found it peculiar for a student at Ben Cheng, a school for the wealthy, to possess such items. They deduced that Zhang Jingmei must frequently use them, suggesting she might be poor.
That evening, Han Zhihe's followers trailed Zhang Jingmei, observing her mother returning home with large bags of discounted goods and her father driving a modest, older car. This confirmed their suspicions that Zhang Jingmei did not come from a privileged background. That night, Zhang Jingmei's mother came to her room and presented her with a heavily discounted, fake branded bag.
She explained that she didn't want her daughter to feel out of place at Ben Cheng, where everyone carried designer bags. Zhang Jingmei immediately recognized it as a fake and protested against wasting money, but her mother insisted it was for "other people to see the label," particularly since she was attending Ben Cheng and, as her family believed, "dating Long Riyi."
Zhang Jingmei again denied being in a relationship with Long Riyi, but her mother, viewing him as a "gold mine," urged her to use the bag, emphasizing the importance of her image. The next day, Long Riyi and Jin Chunxi met for their much-anticipated car race.
Long Riyi confidently told Jin Chunxi he was there to claim second place, but Jin Chunxi countered, reminding Long Riyi that he had never lost to him since childhood and intended to "kick his butt" today. With their taunts exchanged, the two rivals began their high-stakes race. Meanwhile, at school, Zhang Jingmei arrived in her classroom to find "The True Face of Zhang Jingmei" written prominently on the blackboard. Han Zhihe stepped forward, publicly exposing Zhang Jingmei's humble family background.
She announced to everyone that Zhang Jingmei's mother only bought discounted products and her father drove a "broken car," concluding that Zhang Jingmei was neither qualified to be a Ben Cheng student nor Long Riyi's girlfriend. Han Zhihe then forcefully took Zhang Jingmei's bag and mockingly showcased its "fake and ugly" appearance, branding Zhang Jingmei as a liar and a "Venus Girl" who relied on fakes.
She threatened to teach Zhang Jingmei a lesson, confident that no one could help her this time. Seeing the escalating situation, Bingbing discreetly contacted Squid and Cuttlefish via radio. Squid immediately relayed the urgent message to Long Riyi, who was still in the midst of his race with Jin Chunxi, shouting that "Mrs. Long is in trouble!"
Upon hearing this, Long Riyi abruptly abandoned the race, and both he and Jin Chunxi turned their cars around, speeding back towards the school. Just as Han Zhihe was about to throw Zhang Jingmei's fake bag, Long Riyi burst into the classroom, stopping her in her tracks. He fiercely demanded, "How dare you touch my girl? Do you want to die?"
Zhang Jingmei was deeply moved by his protection, but Han Zhihe continued to press, attempting to expose more of Zhang Jingmei's "secrets" and demanding she reveal how she truly entered Ben Cheng. Zhang Jingmei hesitated, struggling with whether to confess her true admission status. Seeing her distress, Long Riyi reassured her, "No matter what you say, Jingmei, I'll believe you." Zhang Jingmei began to say, "Long Riyi, actually, I. . .
," but Jin Chunxi immediately interrupted, knowing the implications of her potential confession regarding her enrollment. Jin Chunxi offered to take an injured Zhang Jingmei to the hospital, but Long Riyi stepped in, taking charge. He warned Han Zhihe not to let such an incident occur again, then gently took his coat and wrapped it around Zhang Jingmei before carrying her out of the classroom. That night, Zhang Jingmei reflected on Long Riyi's unexpected kindness and protection.
Despite his usual difficult demeanor, his words, "No matter what you say, Jingmei, I'll believe you," resonated with her. Acknowledging his help, she felt a need to express her gratitude. She stayed up late, baking cookies for him as a thank-you gift. Her younger brother walked in, jokingly remarking about her late-night activity, to which she playfully brushed him off.
The next morning, Long Riyi was seen waiting for Zhang Jingmei, although he pretended to simply be "walking around" when questioned. Zhang Jingmei eventually arrived, presenting him with the cookies she had baked. She explained that it was a small gift of gratitude for his help, made with her own hands since she couldn't afford expensive presents.
Long Riyi outwardly dismissed the cookies as "too crappy" and "visual pollution," but he accepted them, joking that he didn't want people to assume she was trying to court him, as often happened in dramas where poor girls married rich young masters after being helped. Zhang Jingmei scoffed at his dramatic interpretation. Soon after, during their tutoring session, Long Riyi was uncharacteristically obedient, diligently focusing on his homework.
