I Am The Years You Are The Stars Episode 4 Recap
> I Am The Years You Are The Stars Recap
Xiaoyu and Jiang Baiju are shopping, unaware that they are being closely watched. Xiaoyu playfully teases Jiang Baiju about his "posing" style, deeming it "pretentious and sleazy." At a jewelry store, Jiang Baiju buys Xiaoyu a "silver fish" necklace, jokingly referring to it as "a gift for your funeral," reminding her of her limited time. During dinner, Xiaoyu expresses gratitude for the meal and shopping.
Jiang Baiju reminds her she has "no capital to degenerate" because she is "dying," but Xiaoyu wishes to die with a smile and believes Jiang Baiju is a person who likes to lie. Xiaoyu asks Jiang Baiju about his "original name" and "initial appearance." He becomes flustered, takes a drink of water, and claims he has forgotten. After they leave the restaurant, Weilan covertly collects Jiang Baiju's used glass, a move observed by Dao Ruifeng.
Xiaoyu excitedly leads Jiang Baiju to a carousel in the mall, finding the idea of riding one in such a setting "fresh." Jiang Baiju senses Xiaoyu's unusual behavior but follows to avoid alerting her; both are distracted on the carousel. From a distance, Dao Ruifeng informs Qian Cheng that Weilan has entered a "blood collection bus" from the "blood center of the Health Bureau," and he will follow to investigate.
Xiaoyu sees Weilan emerge from a coffee shop and feels relieved. She doesn't notice Dao Ruifeng. Feeling uneasy, Xiaoyu prepares to check on Weilan, but then spots her master approaching with her senior brother, who is going on a blind date. Startled, Xiaoyu quickly hides in Jiang Baiju's arms. Inside the blood collection bus, Weilan attempts to donate blood. She asks a doctor if organ donation is painful. The doctor explains it only occurs when a person is brain-dead.
Weilan then makes a lighthearted remark, claiming, "my heart has already been stolen by you." Shortly after, the samples are stolen. Weilan, distraught, recounts how the samples disappeared after several people came to donate blood. She recalls the thief's parting words: "Your heart has already been stolen by you," finding the phrase familiar. Later, William (Jiang Baiju's brother) praises Jiang Baiju for cleverly leading Xiaoyu's master and her senior brother to the blood collection bus to thwart Xiaoyu's sample collection.
He states it would have been a "real problem" otherwise. Qian Cheng advises against relying on such tactics, but Jiang Baiju simply smiles. Qian Cheng expresses deep suspicion about Xiaoyu, revealing he had her medical records reviewed. They are "very strange," with numerous conflicting symptoms that, according to several doctors, indicate she should have died long ago. He suspects her current medical records are fake, especially comparing them to discrepancies in her past consultations.
Dao Ruifeng supports Qian Cheng's concerns, cautioning Jiang Baiju that Xiaoyu, while inhibiting his mutation, is merely a "painkiller" that doesn't cure his condition and could lead to addiction. Qian Cheng also worries about Xiaoyu's short lifespan. Dao Ruifeng adds that any investigation should be conducted discreetly, without her by Jiang Baiju's side. Jiang Baiju decides to "think about it."
William (Jiang Baiju's brother) approaches Jiang Baiju to discuss a charity project for his company's anniversary, which involves the "Disability Association" and the "Organ Donation Volunteer Association." Jiang Baiju is more interested in work than William's attempts to encourage him towards "re-exposure therapy." Watching Xiaoyu dance to a song, Jiang Baiju is reminded of a graceful singer from his past. Later, while Xiaoyu is with Jiang Baiju, a chandelier unexpectedly falls.
Jiang Baiju swiftly pushes Xiaoyu to safety but injures his leg in the process. Xiaoyu, believing he has broken a bone and sustained flesh wounds, insists he go to the hospital. He refuses, stating he knows his own condition. Qian Cheng enters, visibly angry, and blames Xiaoyu for the incident, calling Jiang Baiju by his full name, which Xiaoyu hears. Jiang Baiju instructs William (his brother) to handle the guests and tells Xiaoyu to get medicine from the bar.
Xiaoyu insists on bandaging his leg, reminding him he was hurt saving her and refuses to leave. Jiang Baiju, to get her to leave, claims he needs to change his pants and dress the wound privately. Jiang Baiju then instructs William (his brother) to collect all the chandelier debris and take it to the basement storage, ensuring "nothing should be left behind." Qian Cheng and Dao Ruifeng discuss Jiang Baiju.
William (his brother) reveals to Qian Cheng that Jiang Baiju took all his mood control pills and is under immense pressure. Dao Ruifeng jokes about Jiang Baiju's current "stomach problems," indirectly referencing the argument. He also suggests the chandelier incident was "of course not an accident." Jiang Baiju confronts Xiaoyu, demanding to know the person behind her and if the chandelier falling was an accident.
Xiaoyu denies responsibility for the chandelier but admits she intended to collect his blood sample that day. She then demands to know who he is, stating she no longer trusts him. Xiaoyu asserts her suspicion that William (Jiang Baiju's brother) and Qian Cheng were the ones who attacked her on a previous night, having recognized their perfume. She believes the three of them conspired to gain her trust.
Xiaoyu explains her distrust further, pointing out Jiang Baiju's past conversation with the "madman" on the bus and the subsequent disappearance of surveillance footage. She confirms that the medical records she provided were indeed fake, explaining she couldn't reveal all her information. Jiang Baiju scoffs, questioning what she possesses that would warrant such an elaborate deception, beyond her appearance and wealth. He suggests that her "people behind her" are likely already investigating him.
Xiaoyu declares that if he can harm her, he can harm her family, and she will not permit that. Jiang Baiju retaliates, threatening to expose "the people behind her" if she continues. Xiaoyu counters by revealing her safeguard: she has collected numerous photos and videos of him during their shared working hours and has composed a suicide note with a timed release. If she dies, his story will be publicly disseminated across various media platforms.
Acknowledging her resourcefulness, Jiang Baiju agrees to a mutual cessation of hostilities. Xiaoyu proposes they each take a step back and return to being strangers. She outlines their terms: he will not harass her family, and she will not release the incriminating evidence. They part ways. Jiang Baiju, enraged, immerses himself in cold water to calm down. Qian Cheng and Dao Ruifeng retrieve him.
In the process, Dao Ruifeng accidentally breaks Jiang Baiju's ribs, leading to a comedic threat from Jiang Baiju. Despite the pain, Jiang Baiju states he will recover quickly. Xiaoyu, feeling perpetually watched, suddenly collapses due to a nosebleed. She regains consciousness in a hospital room, surrounded by familiar medical staff. Her master has gone to get her food, while Weilan sleeps on a nearby sofa, exhausted from staying up all night to save her.
The medical team celebrates saving Xiaoyu for the 68th time. Later, Xiaoyu attends an organ donation volunteer event. Weilan is thrilled to meet her idol, Professor Lin Nuoyan, the association's convener. At the event, Xiaoyu meets Fu Liang. He shares a poignant story, revealing that Weilan was the doctor who tried to save his fiancee, who died in a car accident 16 months and 4 days prior, just after their engagement.
Weilan also asked him about organ donation at that time. Officer Su arrives at the event and speaks to Xiaoyu via phone. He informs her that the vehicle transporting Gao Guofu's remains was involved in a highly suspicious accident. The driver is dead, the vehicle is destroyed, and Gao Guofu's body was completely incinerated, eliminating all major leads in the case.
Officer Su urges Xiaoyu to recall any significant details from the original bus accident and warns her to be vigilant, avoid solitary activities, and return home early. Xiaoyu notes that Officer Su is good-looking. While getting more water for the event, Xiaoyu finds ice cream, which brings back childhood memories. She offers to treat Fu Liang, playfully stating it's compensation for a past incident.
