Unusual Idol Love Episode 5 Recap
> Unusual Idol Love Recap
After Ji Nian accidentally electrocuted him, she found Hu Li lying unconscious. Believing him to be severely injured or even dead, she cried out in fear. Hu Li soon woke up, completely unharmed, explaining that he had tried to cook, but upon touching the gas stove, he felt a powerful electric current, saw some images flash in his mind, and then fainted.
He mentioned a name, "Hu Li," which Ji Nian quickly deflected, attributing it to his desire for a pet fox. Shocked by his rapid recovery, Ji Nian realized he truly possessed self-healing abilities. Later, when Hu Li went to take a shower, Ji Nian heard him shout and, concerned he was being electrocuted again, rushed to check on him, only to be playfully teased by Hu Li for her overreaction.
Ji Nian called Yang Zhe, recounting Hu Li’s sudden fainting and the electric current she witnessed. Yang Zhe admitted that Kewen Entertainment was trying to kill Hu Li because he was an artificial intelligence. He warned Ji Nian not to let Zhou Hongwei know Hu Li was alive, as Zhou Hongwei would spare no effort to eliminate him.
Crucially, Hu Li himself must also remain ignorant of his true nature, as losing the will to survive could cause an AI to cease functioning. Ji Nian was deeply shocked by this revelation. Meanwhile, Zhou Yifei unexpectedly arrived at Bai Dongchen’s home, upset and accusing him of being happy about Hu Li’s disappearance. She quickly clarified that her recent actions were part of an investigation into Hu Li.
She explained that the person working at the cafe, despite resembling Hu Li in stature, was a "fool" with no other similarities, confirming it wasn't him. Zhou Yifei decided to stop her search, acknowledging that Hu Li would not want her to continue acting so irrationally.
In a flashback, Hu Li had once rejected Zhou Yifei's advances, stating he didn't like her and advising her not to let chasing stars interfere with her studies, despite her emphasizing her father Zhou Hongwei's influence and her determination to win his affection. Now, Zhou Yifei declared her unwavering love for Hu Li, vowing to make him love her. Armed with the truth about Hu Li, Ji Nian felt a profound sense of responsibility and guilt.
She decided to be kinder to him, taking time off work to care for him. She cooked his favorite dishes, meticulously preparing a feast of beef, asparagus, dumplings, and omelet rice. Hu Li was delighted, believing his "bento offensive" was finally melting her heart, and affectionately nicknamed her "Man Tou." However, Ji Nian struggled with her growing feelings, reminding herself that he was merely an artificial intelligence.
Driven by curiosity about how an AI might "recharge," she secretly entered his room later that night. Hu Li, who was only pretending to be asleep, caught her searching. He misinterpreted her actions as a romantic gesture, expressing his feeling of their love despite his memory loss. Ji Nian, flustered, tried to inform him about her upcoming commitment to deliver desserts to Song Mengmeng, but Hu Li was more focused on their supposed intimacy.
The next day, Song Mengmeng visited Ji Nian’s cafe. Luo Li, working behind the counter, recognized Song Mengmeng by her strong perfume and exchanged sharp remarks with her. Luo Li revealed that Hu Li, despite his apparent wealth, was working at the cafe solely to pursue Ji Nian.
Song Mengmeng, dismissing this information, then threatened Luo Li to relay a message to Ji Nian: if the dessert wasn't delivered to her birthday party, she would expose Ji Nian's home and shop addresses, along with photos, to ruin her reputation as an "unscrupulous reporter." Later, Ji Nian arrived at Song Mengmeng’s birthday party alone with the cake.
She was immediately confronted and insulted by Song Mengmeng and her friends, who accused her of seducing boyfriends and being a "wicked reporter." They forced her to taste the cake to "prove" it wasn't tampered with. In a calculated move, one of Song Mengmeng's friends "accidentally" spilled cake onto Song Mengmeng's dress, blaming Ji Nian. Just as Ji Nian was about to be overwhelmed, Hu Li burst in, disguised in a large mascot costume.
He bravely defended Ji Nian, and together they stood up against the bullies. As they quickly left the party, Ji Nian worried about Hu Li being recognized, but he reassured her, pointing out his mask offered concealment. They found a secluded spot, and Hu Li briefly removed his heavy headgear for a breath of fresh air, sharing a tender moment with Ji Nian. Back at the cafe, Fiona and Luo Li had prepared a surprise birthday party for Ji Nian.
They presented her with a beautiful dress and crystal shoes, making her feel like a true princess. Hu Li, deeply moved by Ji Nian in her elegant attire, asked her for a dance. Though hesitant because she didn't know how, Ji Nian accepted, and Hu Li gracefully led her. The evening was magical, like a fairy tale coming true. As Ji Nian became intoxicated, Hu Li carried her home. In her drunken state, she leaned in and kissed him, blurring the lines between her carefully constructed reality and the enchanting dream he had created for her.
