To Be A Brave One Episode 4 Recap
> To Be A Brave One Recap
An Yu’s colleagues were praising her ability to understand the personality of a "playboy" like He Shuo, noting that once such a person became serious, they were bound to lose. Shao Moli then emerged to announce that He Shuo had indeed signed the contract with Zhuoyue, bringing immense joy to the team. Ye Kai playfully questioned if Shao Moli had secretly employed "Plan B" and suggested that Shao Moli treat everyone to celebrate their 48-hour miracle.
Meanwhile, Zhou Yuan, confident he would secure the contract, received a phone call from He Shuo, who informed him that he had already signed with Zhuoyue. At the celebration, the team was in high spirits, toasting their hard work and success. Lailai, curious, asked Shao Moli what he had said to He Shuo after the team left. Shao Moli revealed he had merely advised He Shuo to value the opportunity to collaborate with Zhuoyue.
Lailai then questioned Ye Kai and Shao Moli about their informal way of addressing each other—Ye Kai calling Shao Moli "Old Shao," and Shao Moli calling Ye Kai "Brother Kai." Shao Moli explained that he addressed Ye Kai as "Brother Kai" out of respect, while Ye Kai called him "Old Shao" because he was genuinely older, albeit by just one month. As they chatted, a furious Zhou Yuan stormed in, sarcastically asking if he could join their celebration.
Shao Moli curtly replied that Zhou Yuan was not strong, but rather too weak. Zhou Yuan, though initially praising Shao Moli's quick success, later stated his hope that they would cooperate in the future rather than remain rivals. Shao Moli corrected him, emphasizing that Zhou Yuan had lost to his entire team, especially An Yu, who deserved much of the credit. Zhou Yuan then reluctantly raised a glass to everyone, specifically congratulating An Yu.
An Yu, looking at Zhou Yuan, was reminded of a painful memory from years ago: after her release from prison, she had tried to visit her son, Yiyi, only for Zhou Yuan to cruelly humiliate her, stating she had no right to be in Yiyi's life as an ex-convict with no money, and that her past would only bring shame upon their son. He had told her to stay away from Yiyi if she truly cared for him.
After this tense exchange, Zhou Yuan left the party. As the celebration wound down, some colleagues departed. Lailai and Ye Kai, still energized, decided to continue their drinking session elsewhere. Shao Moli, claiming to be only slightly tipsy, decided to head home with An Yu. On their way, An Yu expressed her happiness, hoping this first successful project at Zhuoyue would lead to her becoming a permanent employee.
She acknowledged that Shao Moli had likely used additional methods to sway He Shuo, but she was still thrilled. Shao Moli, amused, commented that she had him all figured out. An Yu, stumbling slightly, assured him she was only a little tipsy and that she would not repeat past mistakes. Later, An Yu asked Shao Moli if he had any wishes, to which he turned the question back to her. An Yu confessed her deep longing to see Yiyi.
That evening, Shao Moli sent An Yu a message, reminding her of a childhood saying: "You can climb up by looking at the sky." He expressed his belief that she would definitely see Yiyi. An Yu replied with a thankful message. Shao Moli, in a moment of reflection, whispered his wish for An Yu to live a wonderful and happy life.
He recalled his own childhood when An Yu had used that same saying to comfort him while they were hiding from bullies in a small, enclosed space, emphasizing that he would always be there for her, offering whatever she needed, just as she had been for him. He then visited their old "secret base," reminiscing about their shared past. Lailai visited Ye Kai, bringing durian pizza, which he, unfortunately, disliked.
She detected an unpleasant smell, which Ye Kai tried to attribute to the pizza, but it turned out to be his socks. He was secretly watching a romantic drama, which he denied, claiming he was waiting for a sports match. While searching for the remote, he tripped and fell into Lailai's arms, causing both of them to blush and their hearts to race. To ease the awkwardness, they ended up watching the drama together.
At home, Mi Lu was trying to get Yiyi to practice the piano, but he stubbornly refused, demanding his tablet and declaring that he hated her. Mi Lu, frustrated, recalled a previous incident when An Yu had visited Yiyi at their home.
Yiyi, happy to see An Yu, had recognized her as "Auntie," and they had played together until Mi Lu intervened, sending Yiyi away and telling An Yu not to come back, asserting that she and Zhou Yuan were Yiyi’s legal guardians. Now, An Yu, having made a sunny doll, went to Yiyi's kindergarten hoping to give it to him. Yiyi immediately recognized her as the "pretty auntie" and was delighted with the gift.
However, Mi Lu quickly appeared, confiscated the doll, threw it on the ground, and sternly warned An Yu not to harass Yiyi again, stating that she had crossed a line. Later, Mi Lu confided in Zhou Yuan that An Yu had visited Yiyi's kindergarten again, expressing her resolve to take action. An Yu sat in her yard, thoughtfully looking at the sunny doll. Her landlady, Yun, joined her, offering some homemade fruit tea.
An Yu shared her deep longing for her son, explaining that he was no longer with her. Yun empathized, revealing that her own son was away at college abroad. Yun shared her newfound wisdom: that a woman must live for herself and find her own happiness, for when she lives a fulfilling and joyful life, her child's heart will naturally return to her. An Yu found Yun’s words profoundly insightful.
Meanwhile, Mi Lu contacted Xu Jingya, introducing herself as Zhou Yuan’s wife and a lawyer. Xu Jingya recognized her as the woman who had "taken An Yu's husband and child." Mi Lu, displaying a surprising knowledge of Xu Jingya's career struggles, offered her a deal: Xu Jingya's team would soon be transferred to a store location, and with Mi Lu's help, Xu Jingya would not only go but also become the store manager.
Xu Jingya was bewildered by this proposition, but Mi Lu insisted that they could help each other, promising that Xu Jingya's dream would come true if she followed Mi Lu's guidance. Later, as An Yu was preparing dinner, Lailai excitedly burst in to announce that they had received their first salary at Zhuoyue. Lailai was overjoyed, calling it a more fulfilling earning than her first college paycheck, despite the lack of a bonus for the Wei'er Hotel project.
She lamented that Xu Jingya seemed to earn money effortlessly. Just then, An Yu received a phone call from Shao Moli, who used the Wei'er Hotel project as a pretext to ask her out. An Yu was skeptical, but Shao Moli assured her with a serious expression that "this is all for work." An Yu agreed to meet, much to Lailai's disappointment, as their plans for a shopping trip were canceled.
Instead, Lailai took Ye Kai to a wholesale market to buy gifts for their colleagues. There, she impressed Ye Kai with her formidable bargaining skills, humorously applying "game theory" to secure a stylish bag for An Yu for only 100 yuan, much to Ye Kai's astonishment. Shao Moli and Zhou Yuan began a direct confrontation, with Shao Moli making it clear they had no intention of cooperating.
Zhou Yuan subtly questioned Shao Moli about his relationship with An Yu, but Shao Moli asserted that he had no right to know. Zhou Yuan reflected on his past with An Yu and felt a sense of indebtedness. Later, An Yu fell asleep at her desk, disturbed by a nightmare. Lailai's knocking woke her, and she went to the balcony alone, while Shao Moli watched her from behind, his eyes filled with concern.
The next day, An Yu developed a fever. Lailai and Ye Kai were out grocery shopping, and An Yu called Lailai for medicine, only to discover their medicine had expired. Upon hearing this, Ye Kai called Shao Moli, who brought medicine and meticulously cared for An Yu. Shao Moli then held a company meeting, meticulously assigning tasks to ensure they produced an irresistible proposal.
During work, he noticed An Yu coughing and gently reminded her to take her medicine, showing his constant care. The team was highly motivated for this new challenge, with An Yu scheduled to give the roadshow presentation. Despite her nervousness, Shao Moli encouraged her to believe in herself, assuring her she could do it. As expected, her presentation was very engaging.
