Unusual Idol Love Episode 4 Recap
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Ji Nian received an urgent call, learning that police were at her cafe investigating a case related to Hu Li. Anxious that "Shi Tou" (Hu Li) might be implicated, she frantically instructed the caller to keep him hidden. Rushing to the cafe, Ji Nian encountered Bai Dongchen, who informed her that a woman, Zhou Yifei, had just been taken away for illegal fundraising.
Bai Dongchen, having deliberately misled Zhou Yifei into establishing a foundation to search for Hu Li, had then reported her. Later, speaking on the phone from the police station, Bai Dongchen confirmed that Zhou Yifei's interrogation was concluding, deeming the experience a necessary lesson for her. Upon her release, Zhou Yifei confronted Bai Dongchen, accusing him of despicable manipulation and jealousy towards Hu Li, asserting he could never replace the idol.
Bai Dongchen, unfazed, simply told his assistant to take her home. Back at the cafe, Ji Nian angrily confronted Hu Li for going out alone, accusing him of breaking his promise. Hu Li tried to explain, and Fiona intervened, revealing that Hu Li was diligently teaching her piano as part of a new paid arrangement. This made Ji Nian realize her mistake.
Observing Ji Nian's lingering distress, Luo Li pulled her aside and pressed her about her obvious concern for "Shi Tou." After some hesitation, Ji Nian confessed that "Shi Tou" was none other than the famous star Hu Li, urging Luo Li to remain calm. Luo Li was utterly shocked, questioning Ji Nian's reckless decisions to bring Hu Li to work and on deliveries, pointing out that while Ji Nian herself was face-blind, everyone else would easily recognize the celebrity.
Overwhelmed, Ji Nian worried about the severe consequences and Hu Li's potential reaction if he were to discover the truth. Luo Li, after a moment of thought, advised Ji Nian to treat Hu Li with extreme kindness, believing it was the only way to safeguard herself, hoping he would remember her good deeds.
Moved by Hu Li's revelation that he was teaching piano specifically to earn money to take her to an amusement park, Ji Nian agreed to go, deciding on a later time to avoid crowds. Luo Li, however, reiterated her warning, cautioning Ji Nian to be exceptionally benevolent towards Hu Li, fearing she might be blacklisted by the entertainment industry if he regained his celebrity status and recalled her actions.
That evening, with the amusement park empty, Ji Nian playfully made Hu Li wear a cute headband, and they captured several cheerful photos. When they found the carousel was shut down, Hu Li surprised Ji Nian by secretly arranging for it to start, much to her delight.
He revealed his desire to ride it was because he believed she would enjoy it, recalling how his mother used to take him on carousels for his birthdays, wishing he would grow up quickly. He, however, had longed to remain a child, fearing his mother would age and leave him. Hu Li then promised to accompany Ji Nian to the carousel every year.
As he took a photo of her, fleeting images of Ji Nian as a child on the carousel flashed through his mind, leaving him bewildered by these unexplainable memories. Despite feeling deeply touched by Hu Li's past and his promise, Ji Nian was reminded by Luo Li to treat their arrangement as a business transaction and maintain emotional distance, which Ji Nian agreed to do.
Meanwhile, the crisis surrounding Zhou Yifei's arrest prompted Bai Dongchen to express doubts to Yang Zhe about placing Hu Li with Ji Nian, given Ji Nian's perceived lack of foresight. However, Yang Zhe remained confident, suggesting that Ji Nian's willingness to take risks for Hu Li indicated she no longer saw him merely as a business transaction.
Bai Dongchen questioned if Ji Nian would truly accept a relationship with an artificial intelligence, to which Yang Zhe cryptically replied that "anything is possible," maintaining his belief that Ji Nian would eventually fall for Hu Li. The next morning, Hu Li proudly showed Ji Nian her scooter, which he had meticulously cleaned, along with her helmet, expecting her joy.
However, Ji Nian, intent on creating emotional boundaries, hastily departed for her delivery duties alone, instructing Hu Li to stay put at the cafe. Later, Ji Nian delivered a takeout order to a luxurious villa, where she was met by Bai Dongchen. He revealed that the extravagant residence was Hu Li's former home, which the company had reclaimed after his disappearance, prompting Bai Dongchen to throw a party to dispel any bad luck.
Ji Nian was inwardly struck by the contrast between Hu Li's past opulence and his current humble living situation with her, pondering who he might have upset. Bai Dongchen also casually mentioned that the company had given up searching for Hu Li, implying that those who disappear are quickly forgotten, and noted that Zhou Yifei had only received a minor reprimand for her fundraising attempts. Soon after, Fatty, Hu Li's former assistant, arrived to collect Hu Li's belongings.
Upon learning that many items were destined for disposal due to Fatty's lack of storage space, Ji Nian, claiming her friend was a fan, requested Hu Li's helmet as a keepsake. Fatty, acknowledging Hu Li's passion for motorcycles and helmet collecting, gladly gave it to her. Ji Nian then offered to help donate the remaining items to charity, suggesting Fatty mail them to her address, to which he gratefully agreed.
Back at the cafe, Hu Li asked Luo Li for a tarot reading. Drawing the "Wheel of Fortune" card, Luo Li inferred that his past contained a sudden halt in his life due to a "fatal disaster," indicating he was a man with a mysterious history. Hu Li, though, dismissed the suggestion. He then sought insight into his relationship with Ji Nian, puzzled by her recent alternating displays of passion and aloofness.
Luo Li, who had already deduced their cohabitation by their similar scent, explained that Ji Nian was holding back because Hu Li still needed to find "an opportunity to make her feel moved" to fully win her over. Later, Hu Li patiently waited for Ji Nian's return, surprising her with a homemade bento box—his very first attempt at cooking.
Ji Nian was deeply touched, remarking that it had been a long time since anyone had waited for her in such a thoughtful way. After praising his cooking, Hu Li, delighted, offered to prepare meals for her every day. Ji Nian, however, responded by saying their current situation was temporary, and he would soon return to his celebrity life and luxurious home, forgetting everything. As Hu Li fell silent, Ji Nian presented him with the helmet she had acquired earlier.
Overjoyed, Hu Li put on the helmet and gleefully rode her scooter. Suddenly, a jolt of fragmented memories—a dark, chaotic scene, a voice shouting his name, and the sound of a crash—overwhelmed him, causing him to lose control and fall off the scooter. Ji Nian, witnessing the accident, screamed and burst into tears. Hu Li, recovering on the ground, immediately reassured her, promising he would never leave her again.
