I Cannot Hug You Season 2 Episode 4 Recap
> I Cannot Hug You Season 2 Recap
Li Lanxi shared the good news that their father had agreed to let Li Shiya move back home. Overjoyed, Li Shiya immediately began packing her belongings. She attempted to call Jiang Zhihao, but his phone was on silent, leaving her feeling uneasy. Meanwhile, Cui Junhe visited Jiang Zhihao to discuss the progress of his novel, which the company was eager to release next summer, noting its suspense theme. Jiang Zhihao reassured him that he would finish the manuscript on time.
Cui Junhe noticed some private materials Jiang Zhihao was examining. Embarrassed, Jiang Zhihao explained he was trying to learn about romantic relationships as it was his first time. Cui Junhe dismissed the idea of learning from such videos and offered to provide practical guidance, noting that practical experience was key. Li Shiya then arrived, eagerly knocking on Jiang Zhihao's door, only to be surprised when Cui Junhe opened it.
Jiang Zhihao explained that Cui Junhe was there for work and had accidentally gotten coffee on his shirt, which he was about to take to the dry cleaner. Jiang Zhihao then quickly left with Cui Junhe's clothes. Once Jiang Zhihao was gone, Li Shiya angrily demanded to know Cui Junhe's true intentions. Cui Junhe dismissed her, initially implying vampires seek humans for food, but then clarified his presence was purely for work.
Li Shiya fiercely warned him to stay away from Jiang Zhihao, declaring herself his protector. Cui Junhe, however, stated that vampires are superior predators, comparing them to wolves and humans to sheep. Li Shiya then revealed that Jiang Zhihao already knew she was a vampire, having guessed her identity and learned about her family situation.
Cui Junhe was surprised but then firmly told her to stop interfering with his work, emphasizing that they would likely cross paths professionally given her modeling career. He also warned her that while Jiang Zhihao knowing her identity was her concern, revealing his own vampire identity to a human would incur severe punishment. Jiang Zhihao returned, prompting an immediate shift in demeanor from Li Shiya and Cui Junhe, who acted as if they were having a pleasant conversation.
Cui Junhe told Jiang Zhihao that Li Shiya encouraged him to write better work, then bid them farewell. Li Shiya later called Jiang Zhihao, happily informing him that her father had allowed her to move back, to which Jiang Zhihao responded warmly. She then noticed him secretly looking at her magazine photos, particularly one she considered "the most revealing." He admitted to buying many of her magazines.
When Li Shiya received a call from Qingran about an upcoming photoshoot called "One Day of Love," Jiang Zhihao became visibly jealous, suggesting she should be doing such a shoot with him. Despite his denials, he insisted on accompanying her, claiming it was for research for his magazine writing, an excuse Li Shiya saw through but accepted with a knowing smile. The next day, at the photoshoot, Jiang Zhihao interrupted, criticizing Li Shiya's "vulgar" pose and revealing outfit.
He proceeded to button up her shirt, which infuriated the photographer, who then threw Jiang Zhihao out. Qingran expressed concern about Jiang Zhihao's behavior, but Li Shiya defended him, attributing his occasional childishness to their recent separation. Afterward, Jiang Zhihao asked Li Shiya out on a date for the following day, and she agreed. Later, Jiang Zhihao expressed a desire to learn more about vampires.
Li Shiya, however, apologetically explained that her species had strict rules, preventing her from revealing too much. Jiang Zhihao accepted her explanation with understanding. Li Shiya and Jiang Zhihao embarked on a celebratory trip. At their hotel, they unexpectedly ran into Xin Ba and Shihuan, who were there for a relaxation trip. Xin Ba greeted Jiang Zhihao, making a pointed comment about his past germaphobia.
Xin Ba then insisted on helping them check in and slyly changed Jiang Zhihao's reservation from one big bed room to two separate rooms, much to Jiang Zhihao's annoyance. Li Shiya expressed mild disappointment over the reduced private time, but Jiang Zhihao reassured her, understanding Xin Ba's familial importance to her. While Li Shiya stepped away to apply sunblock, Xin Ba mischievously pushed Jiang Zhihao into the water, then blamed Shihuan.
Upon her return, Li Shiya scolded Shihuan for the prank, though Jiang Zhihao knew Xin Ba was behind it. The four then played beach volleyball, with Xin Ba proposing the losing team swim in the ocean as a playful form of revenge. Li Shiya enjoyed seeing Jiang Zhihao, once a germaphobe, engage in such playful activities. Back at the hotel, Xin Ba acted overly protective, preventing Jiang Zhihao from entering Li Shiya's room, even to retrieve his cleanser.
Xin Ba warned Jiang Zhihao he would absorb his energy until he fainted if he tried. Li Shiya ultimately told Jiang Zhihao to rest early, leaving him frustrated. Separately, Cui Junhe, feeling down after a call from the cemetery about an unmaintained tombstone, decided to walk home. He encountered Cheng Meiyou, the enthusiastic girl from the talent show he previously helped. Despite his cold demeanor and repeated attempts to dismiss her, Cheng Meiyou remained persistently cheerful and talkative.
She thanked him for letting her pass the audition, but Cui Junhe bluntly told her her performance was terrible, and he only helped her because her name was the same as a friend's. She continued to playfully flirt, even jokingly complaining about her melting popsicles being a sacrifice to talk to him. When she asked if the friend with her name also smiles a lot, Cui Junhe stated they were "totally different" and his friend was "more mature."
As Cui Junhe tried to leave, Cheng Meiyou boldly asked for his phone number, which he reluctantly provided on her hand after she insisted she had no self-respect. On their way home from the trip, Li Shiya apologized to Jiang Zhihao, feeling their trip wasn't as relaxing as planned due to Xin Ba's interference. Jiang Zhihao assured her it was fine, acknowledging Xin Ba's protective nature towards her.
Li Shiya then told him about an upcoming important photoshoot in Qingsong County, a small place renowned for its beautiful scenery. Jiang Zhihao immediately offered to drive her, but Li Shiya gently declined, explaining that she needed to go home to thoroughly research the area for the shoot. Back home, Li Shiya began researching Qingsong County. As she did, a yellowed old photograph of a young Cheng Meiyou fell from a book. Puzzled by its origin, she turned it over and read the inscription on the back: "Qingsong Elementary School."
