I Cannot Hug You Season 2 Episode 3 Recap
> I Cannot Hug You Season 2 Recap
Jiang Zhihao sat before Li Shiya's family in their living room, ready to face their scrutiny. He expressed his unwavering love for Li Shiya, acknowledging his lack of extensive relationship experience but emphasizing his sincerity. Li Shiya's father countered, questioning her seriousness by stating she had many previous boyfriends. Li Shiya quickly interjected, asserting that Jiang Zhihao was her first true love and she had never had boyfriends before.
Jiang Zhihao then presented his credentials, explaining he was a professional novelist with a stable job and no bad habits, assuring them he could be responsible for Li Shiya. When Li Shiya's father remained unconvinced, Jiang Zhihao stated that they should at least trust their daughter's judgment, but her father still refused to give his blessing. Jiang Zhihao then paused, asking if the family's opposition stemmed from him being human, shocking the family.
He revealed his deductions about Li Shiya's true nature, noting her ability to go days without food while maintaining her figure, her sneezes when exposed to sunlight, and her unique method of replenishing energy through touch. He concluded that vampires, like humans, have progressed, and their energy intake now relies on physical contact.
When Li Shiya's father questioned if Jiang Zhihao intended to threaten them with this secret, he firmly denied it, promising to protect Li Shiya and never reveal her secret to anyone. Li Shiya's father then asked if he was still willing to be with her, knowing she was a vampire and that humans were merely food sources to them.
Jiang Zhihao admitted his initial surprise and inability to accept the truth, but asserted that he had now come to terms with it and was certain he was a lover to Li Shiya, not just a food source. Her father dismissed his beliefs as immature, claiming vampires and humans were different species and could not be together. Jiang Zhihao agreed on the difference but not the impossibility, believing they could create a miracle.
He reiterated his sincere decision and determination, asking for time for them to consider, but affirming his feelings for Li Shiya would not change. With his piece said, he bid them farewell and left, feeling satisfied with his performance. Xin Ba, who had been eavesdropping at the door, was also shocked by Jiang Zhihao's words. After Jiang Zhihao's departure, Li Shiya declared to her father that she shared Jiang Zhihao's conviction and would not abandon him.
Li Shiya's mother then asked the children to leave the room so she could speak with her husband privately. As Li Shiya exited, she encountered Xin Ba, who informed her that Li Lanxi had asked him to return home, to which Li Shiya responded distractedly. Meanwhile, the Vampire Elder Council convened, attended by Cui Junhe and Li Lanxi, to elect a new High Security Officer.
The role's primary responsibility was to maintain peace between vampires and humans, protect vampire rights, and punish those who exploited their powers against humans. Following a fair selection process, Cui Junhe was announced as the new High Security Officer, a result that surprised Li Lanxi, who had also been a candidate. Later, Xin Ba found himself alone in the Li family's horse farm, speaking to a horse about his dissatisfaction with his unchanging daily life, envying the horse's simple existence.
He recalled a childhood conversation with Li Shiya where he playfully asked her to marry him. Li Shiya had envisioned marrying a handsome, dazzling prince. She then suggested Xin Ba become a singer, praising his looks and voice, believing he would be a cool idol. These memories stirred Xin Ba, making him wonder if he should go find Li Shiya. With her parents out, Li Shiya seized the opportunity to retrieve her phone. She then called Xu Qingran.
Xu Qingran expressed immense relief but also chided Li Shiya for her sudden disappearance, admitting she had been frantic with worry and nearly called the police again. Li Shiya apologized, explaining she had been grounded after her parents discovered her relationship with Jiang Zhihao. Xu Qingran asked about her parents' reaction, and Li Shiya revealed their uncompromising demand for a breakup, threatening to keep her confined until she was eighty if she refused.
Desperate, Li Shiya pleaded with Xu Qingran to come to her house, create a tearful scene, and help her escape, a plan Xu Qingran agreed to. Just then, Li Shiya spotted her younger brother, Li Xiangyang, embracing a human girl. Concerned, she abruptly ended her call with Xu Qingran and confronted Li Xiangyang. She questioned who the girl was and worried about their parents finding out. Li Xiangyang casually stated the girl was his girlfriend.
Li Shiya chastised him, reminding him of their father's strict rules against intimate relationships with specific humans, even for hunting purposes. Li Xiangyang then let slip that their father was already aware of his relationship. Li Shiya was stunned and felt deeply betrayed. She confronted her father, angrily demanding to know why she had been lied to.
She questioned why vampires could clearly date humans, yet she was forbidden from doing so, asking if she was merely seen as a troublemaker deserving of punishment. Heartbroken, Li Shiya ran off, leaving her mother to approach her father, stating she had wanted to discuss Li Shiya's situation with him for some time. Later, Li Shiya, unable to reach Jiang Zhihao by phone, turned on the television out of boredom.
She was surprised to see both Cui Junhe and Xin Ba serving as judges on an idol talent show. On screen, Xin Ba and Cui Junhe displayed a tense dynamic, with Xin Ba consistently opposing Cui Junhe's opinions. During the show, a contestant named Cheng Meiyou introduced herself, explaining she had a fever. Cui Junhe appeared shocked by her name.
Despite Cheng Meiyou's poor performance, Cui Junhe insisted she finish her song and then, against Xin Ba's clear disagreement and the show's perceived standards, declared that she would pass. Xin Ba openly expressed his surprise and questioned Cui Junhe's decision, reminding him of his earlier disfavor for contestants who made mistakes. Cui Junhe defended his choice, saying he valued seriousness and sincerity, and wished to see her perform again.
Later, Cheng Meiyou thanked Cui Junhe, who told her to thank her name instead, revealing that he knew someone with the same name, which had influenced his decision. Xin Ba, observing this interaction, sarcastically commented that he was disappointed in Cui Junhe's taste in women. Li Shiya sat alone by a lake, deep in thought. Xin Ba approached her, wanting to talk.
Li Shiya admitted that she didn't want to further complicate his feelings, stating she had her own principles and persistence to uphold. She assured him she didn't hate him and still wished to be friends, but felt it best not to disturb his heart anymore. Xin Ba understood her position. He then proposed that they continue to be friends.
He confessed his sorrow at the thought of life without her by his side, acknowledging that while they couldn't go back to how things were, their friendship of over ten years was too important to simply abandon. He expressed his regret for his past words and how difficult it had been for him to accept their new reality, hoping she would tell him "it's okay." Li Shiya, apologetic, finally uttered, "It's okay," bringing a relieved smile to Xin Ba's face.
