My Deepest Dream Episode 5 Recap
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Wu Yu explained to Tan Jiao that she had been targeted by the Red-naped tern, and it would be dangerous for her to be alone, which is why he decided to stay at her place. He assured her he would only occupy the living room and would not disrupt her daily life. Tan Jiao, flustered by the sudden arrangement, asked him to wait a minute so she could quickly tidy her messy room, shoving things haphazardly into a corner.
As she did, Wu Yu noticed a cut on her arm and insisted on treating it for her. For safety, he then proceeded to seal all the doors and windows in her home. Tan Jiao then asked how Wu Yu had managed to find her in the tunnel.
He honestly revealed that ever since they got off the cruise, his vision had become exceptionally keen, allowing him to see things clearly from as far as ten kilometers away, effectively a superpower. Tan Jiao, astonished, remarked that while she gained amnesia, he became a "Marvel superhero," finding it unfair. Wu Yu dismissed it as nothing special, adding that he couldn't see through closed curtains.
While looking for a book, Wu Yu discovered a paper crane tucked inside, which Tan Jiao quickly explained Hao had made. This reminded her that Wu Yu also liked origami, and his WeChat profile picture was an origami necklace. Wu Yu clarified that it was a Mobius strip and demonstrated how to fold it, describing it as a topological structure with only one side and one surface.
He mentioned that some believe the universe’s space has a Mobius strip structure, meaning one will always return to the starting point. He further added that the most amazing aspect of the Mobius strip is how two points, seemingly destined never to meet, can, through the intersection of time and space, converge on it—much like two people, fated to meet, repeatedly encounter each other across the boundaries of time and space.
Later that night, Tan Jiao, despite being tired, found herself unable to sleep. When Wu Yu told her to sleep early and he would guard her outside, she tried to insist he take the bed, but he refused. She then offered her blanket to him, concerned about the cold. He returned it, worried she might catch a cold.
Seeing she was still restless, Wu Yu played music for her, and she soon drifted off to sleep, with him eventually falling asleep on the sofa as well. The next morning, Tan Jiao woke to find Wu Yu already preparing breakfast. She eagerly took over, vowing to make him a nutritious meal. As she cooked, she noticed Wu Yu was staring at her from the window, which made her self-conscious.
She playfully urged him to go upstairs and explore her book collection, suggesting he might find something interesting. In the attic, Wu Yu found a book by Master Qizhu, which his sister Wu Miao used to enjoy. Even from upstairs, he could imagine the chaotic scene Tan Jiao was making in the kitchen. Sure enough, he came downstairs to find the kitchen smoky and disarrayed.
He offered to take over the cooking, and Tan Jiao, slightly embarrassed, handed him her apron. As Tan Jiao savored the meal Wu Yu prepared, she complimented his cooking, remarking that she wouldn't expect a science student to be such a good cook. She then wondered if he used to cook for his family. Wu Yu fell silent. Realizing her inadvertent mention of his family might have brought up painful memories of Wu Miao, Tan Jiao quickly apologized.
Wu Yu, however, told her there was no need for her to be so cautious around him in the future. Just then, Zhuang Yu burst in, excited to share a major discovery. She revealed that Zhu Jirui had also enrolled at the same overseas study agency as her. She also found out that Zhu Fengxian had three children: Zhu Zhongling, Zhu Zihan’s father; Zhu Shuyun, the second son; and Zhu Jirui, the youngest daughter.
Based on their names, Wu Yu deduced that the Zhu family named their children according to the traditional sequence of "Bo, Zhong, Shu, Ji." Since Zhu Zhongling was the eldest son, it implied a "Bo" (eldest) child was missing. Zhuang Yu praised Wu Yu’s intelligence. Wu Yu then recalled seeing Zhu Jirui’s name on the Diamond Star cruise passenger list, which made Tan Jiao realize why she had found Zhu Jirui so familiar.
They decided to visit the Zhu family to inquire if Zhu Jirui remembered anything about the cruise. When Wu Yu and Tan Jiao arrived at the Zhu residence, they found the main gate closed and curtains drawn, initially thinking no one was home. Sitting in their car, Tan Jiao commented on the family's absence. Wu Yu used his enhanced vision and saw the Zhu family inside, looking serious and discussing something.
Zhu Fengxian was holding a piece of paper, the contents of which were obscured. It was a ransom note from the kidnapper, demanding that all seven members of the Zhu family bring 500,000 yuan in cash to a warehouse at West Mountain Peak by 1 PM on September 11th to rescue Zhu Zihan. The note warned that Zihan would die if even one family member was missing, and strictly forbade calling the police.
The family argued, with Zhu Zhongling wanting to alert the police, but Zhu Fengxian, distraught, refused, prioritizing his grandson's life. Despite concerns that it was a trap, Zhu Fengxian declared that they would all go, trusting in their numbers and planning to act according to the circumstances. As the Zhu family departed in a minivan, Wu Yu and Tan Jiao followed discreetly.
Upon entering the desolate warehouse, the Zhu family members mysteriously collapsed, losing consciousness one by one due to a strange smell. Wu Yu and Tan Jiao entered shortly after, finding the kidnapper sitting on the steps, repeatedly hitting his head. Tan Jiao quickly called Shen Shiyan. As the Zhu family regained consciousness, they discovered Zhu Zihan lying unconscious on the steps. The kidnapper pointed a gun at Zihan, stating he didn’t want money but Zihan’s life.
He demanded Zhu Fengxian choose one person from the family to die in Zihan's place, as "a life for a life." He specified he only wanted a Zhu family member. The family exchanged uneasy glances, with some subtly gesturing towards Zhu Jirui’s fiancé, Yan Yuan. The kidnapper, however, rejected him, reiterating his demand for a "Zhu family member." Enraged, Zhu Fengxian accused the kidnapper of trying to torment him by killing his family.
The kidnapper, revealing himself as Zhu Boyan, angrily retorted that Zhu Fengxian was the one who harmed his family. He then addressed Zhu Fengxian as "Zhu Chunsheng," asking if he remembered Zhu Boyan, the son he abandoned in the park. Zhu Fengxian vehemently denied it, claiming his son Yan had died at five and that his other children were named "Zhong, Shu, Ji" to honor the memory of their elder brother, Zhu Boyan.
He accused the kidnapper of using his dead son's name to frame him. Amidst the chaos, Zhu Zhongling and Zhu Shuyun managed to break free from their restraints and subdued Zhu Boyan. However, Zhu Boyan blew a whistle, immediately summoning a swarm of Red-naped terns that attacked everyone present. Wu Yu and Tan Jiao rushed forward, lighting torches to ward off the birds and protect the family.
Just then, Shen Shiyan arrived with the police, securing the scene and ensuring everyone's rescue, with the kidnapper collapsing unconscious. Shen Shiyan later confirmed that the children were rescued, and the kidnapper’s true target was the Zhu family, with the other children merely a distraction. Zhu Boyan was in critical condition at the hospital, unable to be questioned. Shen Shiyan advised Wu Yu and Tan Jiao to return home and rest.
As Wu Yu carried an injured Tan Jiao home, she reflected on the deep wounds within the Zhu family, sensing that their trust might never be fully restored. She mused that some scars might heal, but others might last a lifetime. Wu Yu, still trying to connect the bird attacks to the cruise, mentioned that his investigation had found no record of Zhu Boyan on the passenger list.
Meanwhile, back at the Zhu villa, Yan Yuan brought a cup of warm milk to Zhu Fengxian, who was looking at a childhood photo of Zhu Boyan. Zhu Fengxian again expressed his sorrow, insisting he had never abandoned his son and that the kidnapper was exploiting the name of his deceased child to frame him. Yan Yuan's eyes briefly flashed with an inscrutable hatred, but he remained silent, placing the milk on the desk. The next morning, the milk glass was empty.
