I Cannot Hug You Season 2 Episode 10 Recap
> I Cannot Hug You Season 2 Recap
Junxiu reported to Cui Junhe about the incident at the fashion show, detailing his initial plan to provoke Li Shiya and observe the energy she emitted during extreme situations. He wanted to determine if she was a high-level vampire and if she possessed any other special abilities. However, when Li Shiya grabbed the person they had sent to agitate her, the light from her hand was so intense that it almost blinded him.
He concluded that Li Shiya was far more dangerous than they had anticipated. Cui Junhe was taken aback by this unexpected result. He asked Junxiu if he considered their methods cruel, but Junxiu responded with unwavering loyalty, assuring Cui Junhe that whatever he wished was, in his eyes, always correct.
Cui Junhe then decided to use Jiang Zhihao to test Li Shiya again and announced his plan to host a dinner party for this purpose, instructing Junxiu to carry out the test that very night. As Cui Junhe was about to leave, he encountered Li Lanxi in the corridor. Li Lanxi proactively expressed her interest in attending the dinner party, mentioning that she happened to be free that day.
Cui Junhe agreed and instructed Junxiu to send her an invitation, adding that Junxiu should keep a close watch on her. After Li Lanxi departed, Junxiu voiced his concern that she might have deduced something about the insignia he lost in Qingsong County. He recalled that, in his rush back, she had noticed he wasn't wearing it, despite his efforts to conceal the fact.
He also speculated that Simba might have the lost item but hadn't yet given it to Li Lanxi. Cui Junhe, uncertain about the extent of Li Lanxi's knowledge, instructed Junxiu to use the dinner party as an opportunity to find Simba and ascertain what he knew about the insignia, stressing the need for careful and discreet actions. He also asked Junxiu to prepare another invitation for Jiang Zhihao.
Cui Junhe personally delivered the invitations to Jiang Zhihao, one for himself and one for Li Shiya. Jiang Zhihao, typically disinclined towards public events and socializing, accepted. Cui Junhe explained that delivering the invitation to Li Shiya would be more meaningful than simply bringing her medicine, as she lived next door.
He also clarified that his previous act of bringing Li Shiya home was purely because she had injured her foot and couldn't walk, reassuring Jiang Zhihao he had no other intentions. Jiang Zhihao understood but expressed his sadness, admitting that he and Li Shiya had broken up and he felt he had no right to thank Cui Junhe.
Cui Junhe offered words of comfort, recalling Jiang Zhihao's happiness when he used to talk about Li Shiya, and encouraged him to remain steadfast in his heart, suggesting new possibilities might still arise. Taking the invitations, Jiang Zhihao went to Li Shiya’s apartment. Simba opened the door, took the invitation for Li Shiya, and firmly prevented Jiang Zhihao from entering, advising him to give up now so their good memories wouldn't be ruined. A disheartened Jiang Zhihao left.
On what was Youyou's birthday, Cui Junhe visited her, finding her in a coffin in a large room. He sat dejectedly beside her, placing flowers, noting the rain that always accompanied her birthday and recalling how she never blamed him. Junxiu, having just taken the living Cheng Meiyou home, joined him. Cui Junhe confided that his sole purpose in life was to resurrect Youyou, believing that only through her revival could the guilt tormenting him dissipate.
He confessed that he could never start a new life and that seeing the living Cheng Meiyou, who shared Youyou's name, only deepened his remorse, making him wonder about the life Youyou would have had if she were still alive. Junxiu tried to console him, explaining that it wasn't his fault; high-level vampires cannot control their actions before awakening, only losing control when they meet their true love. He urged Cui Junhe to let go and begin a new life.
However, Cui Junhe remained resolute, declaring he would never regret his decision and would not stop until Youyou was brought back to life. As the dinner party was set to begin, Simba and Li Shiya got ready. Simba, keen to make a good impression, asked Li Shiya if he looked less childish. He took pictures with her, complimenting her beauty and affirming that she would never be someone he felt he had to avoid, despite recent negative publicity.
Li Shiya, still recovering from her injuries, remarked that if she kept getting hurt, Simba might need to protect her around the clock, to which he replied that her actions were correct. Junxiu then informed Cui Junhe that Li Shiya and Jiang Zhihao had arrived. Suddenly, the living Cheng Meiyou burst in, greeting Cui Junhe. Junxiu discreetly excused himself.
Cheng Meiyou proudly stated she came on her own merit, as her invited father couldn't make it, and she knew she'd find Cui Junhe there. She boldly asked if he found her more attractive. Annoyed, Cui Junhe attempted to dismiss her, questioning his security's effectiveness and asserting that they belonged to different worlds, urging her to abandon her pursuit. Unfazed, Cheng Meiyou described herself as a "beautiful person," even more so without makeup, and even criticized his choice of attire.
Cui Junhe, in an attempt to get rid of her, led her to the main hall to "show her something more beautiful," pointing out another person (implied to be Li Shiya) as being more refreshing and unconventional. Cheng Meiyou persisted, emphasizing the cost of her makeup as a sign of true love. To gain some distance, Cui Junhe asked her to fetch him a glass of champagne, playfully remarking on their record-length conversation.
She eagerly agreed and left to get the drink. Li Lanxi, rushing into the ball, accidentally brushed past Junxiu and noticed his insignia was fake. She immediately found Simba and, having not yet fully investigated the matter he had previously reported, informed him that she now knew who was behind it, confirming her suspicion about the fake insignia. Cui Junhe approached, interrupting their conversation.
Simba quickly diverted the topic by asking Cui Junhe about a recent celebrity rumor, which Cui Junhe dismissed as typical showbiz gossip, stating that temporary fame never truly lasts. Li Lanxi subtly confirmed the diversion. Simba then spotted Jiang Zhihao entering the ballroom. Under the guise of needing fresh air, he led Li Shiya out to the veranda.
Inside, a CEO from He Ze Realty, an avid reader and a fan of Jiang Zhihao, approached him, insisting he drink a glass of wine. Jiang Zhihao politely declined, stating he couldn't drink. Cui Junhe intervened, offering to drink on Jiang Zhihao's behalf, which the CEO gladly accepted, expressing his admiration for Cui Junhe and his hopes for future collaborations. On the veranda, Simba noticed the cold.
He reminisced about their childhood and Li Shiya's love for autumn, recalling the day she extended her hand to him as the most wonderful day of his life, a feeling he now wished to seize. Simba confessed his love, expressing a desire to be "despicable" just this once, even if it meant taking advantage of her vulnerable state or using their shared species to persuade her, and even if she might scorn him.
He regretted not confessing his feelings sooner, believing it would have spared him his current anguish. Li Shiya, distraught, pleaded with him to stop, saying that if they were to continue seeing each other, he must stop uttering such "muddled words." Simba pressed her, asking why he couldn't be the one she loved, highlighting his unwavering efforts to be optimistic and appear on stage for her, yet feeling utterly empty despite his widespread popularity.
He blamed himself for not transforming into the person she desired. Li Shiya apologized, stating that "love is not like this." She confessed that she couldn't let go of Jiang Zhihao and that her unilateral decision to break up with him had been selfish, as he was a truly important person to her. Simba retorted that she was equally important to him.
He desperately implored her not to return to Jiang Zhihao's side, even if she found love with someone else or continued her hunting. He sensed her hesitation, suspecting she might be considering telling Jiang Zhihao the truth, but he declared he could not endure another day without him. He vowed to resort to despicable means, even invoking their shared clan, to make her stay, so he wouldn't "lose so terribly." Li Shiya, her resolve unshaken, apologized once more and turned to leave. A heartbroken Simba sat on a bench, declaring in despair, "I will become bad."
