Beautiful Time With You Episode 28 Recap
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The city's high school basketball league finals had arrived, and Luo Qinge was visibly anxious, unable to focus in class, constantly worrying about Chen Yimu's previous injury. Chen Yimu, however, had gained many new fans at school because of the upcoming match, receiving numerous gifts which he brought back to class. Luo Qinge, feigning disgust, turned and walked out, but Chen Yimu then discovered the gifts were full of snacks she loved, which he discreetly placed in her desk drawer.
Earlier, Lin Xue, the assistant monitor, had offered to give Chen Yimu his homework later, but he stated that Luo Qinge would let him copy hers, so she wouldn't need to be troubled. Lin Xue returned his homework to him, then saw him putting the snacks into Luo Qinge's desk, leaving with a somber expression. She also returned 100 yuan to Chen Yimu, referring to it as a loan. That afternoon, the final game against Longguang High School began.
The opposing team's players had a significant height advantage, making it a tough battle for Yiling High School. Despite the difficulty, the team fought hard and managed to catch up. However, at a crucial moment, Chen Yimu was knocked down by an opponent and twisted his ankle, forcing him to be helped off the court to rest. The game became incredibly tense, but Chen Yimu refused to give up and insisted on rejoining.
The coach, seeing his determination, reluctantly put him back in. In the final seconds, with Yiling only two points behind, Chen Yimu attempted a risky buzzer-beater jump shot, but the ball missed. He collapsed to the ground, writhing in pain from the injury, yet the physical pain was overshadowed by the heartbreak of losing the championship trophy.
Luo Qinge felt immensely guilty, believing that his injury and the team's loss were her fault, stemming from an incident where he was injured when she dropped something from her window. Chen Yimu quickly reassured her, explaining that he had twisted his right ankle today, while the previous injury at her house was to his left leg.
He gently teased her for being so worried, which finally made her smile through her tears as they playfully bickered about who was smarter or dumber. The school then unexpectedly announced a two-day mock exam as preparation for the city-wide mock exam a month later. The teachers expressed nervousness about its sudden nature.
Lu Yibai, knowing the seating arrangements would be shuffled, meaning he couldn't subtly help Lin Xingchen with timing, took the initiative to give her a private tutoring session. He meticulously taught her how to allocate her time effectively during exams, for example, spending a minute per multiple-choice or fill-in-the-blank question, two to three minutes on calculation problems, ten minutes on major essay questions, and reserving ten minutes for review.
He also explained how test papers are typically structured with a majority of basic questions, a fair share of intermediate ones, and a few high-difficulty problems designed to differentiate top scorers, advising her not to get stuck on challenging early questions. Lin Xingchen grasped his advice, admitting she often ran out of time on big questions. On the day of the mock exam, a female student was caught looking at a crib sheet.
The invigilator coughed to alert her, causing the girl to drop the paper, which then rolled directly next to Zhang Haotian's seat. Another invigilator saw it and, jumping to conclusions, immediately accused Zhang Haotian of cheating. The matter was quickly escalated to his homeroom teacher and the Academic Affairs Office, with the invigilator strongly advocating for Zhang Haotian to be publicly criticized.
The homeroom teacher, Mr. Yang, expressed doubts, stating that while Zhang Haotian could be mischievous, he didn't seem like the type to cheat. However, the other invigilator insisted, citing Zhang Haotian's past record of having other students do his homework, arguing that a public criticism was necessary to set an example and deter others. The Director agreed to report the incident to the school leaders. Soon after, a notice announcing Zhang Haotian's public criticism was posted on the bulletin board.
Zhang Haotian, furious, confronted the Academic Affairs Director and his homeroom teacher, protesting his innocence. Both teachers claimed they had reviewed the surveillance footage and confirmed his cheating. Enraged, Zhang Haotian declared on the spot that he would no longer attend school. He returned to the classroom, hastily packed his belongings, and stormed out. Lin Xingchen chased after him, urging him not to be impulsive and to try and clear his name.
However, Zhang Haotian felt helpless, arguing that since the teachers had conspired against him after reviewing the footage, there was no point in staying. He asked if she could stay if she were in his shoes and then left. The students were shocked by the incident. Lin Xingchen firmly believed Zhang Haotian hadn't cheated. Luo Qinge agreed, stating that with Zhang Haotian's prideful character, he wouldn't stoop to using crib sheets. Lu Yibai listened to their discussion, his expression thoughtful.
Zhang Haotian arrived at his cousin's auto repair shop and recounted the events at school. His cousin, understanding Zhang Haotian's unyielding nature, validated his feelings. He then showed Zhang Haotian a recruitment advertisement for a racing club he had found, suggesting that if he truly intended to quit school, he could pursue a career he loved, noting the club offered accommodation, meals, and even a salary for those who placed in races.
Lin Xingchen and Luo Qinge were very concerned about Zhang Haotian's predicament. Lu Yibai proposed that they re-examine the surveillance footage themselves. Following his idea, Chen Yimu went to the monitoring room, feigning distress about a lost wallet and requesting to check the footage. While the security guard was busy with the paperwork and then rushed to the restroom due to a sudden stomachache, the four friends—Chen Yimu, Lu Yibai, Lin Xingchen, and Luo Qinge—seized the opportunity.
They reviewed the exam hall footage, identifying a crucial detail: the camera's angle created a blind spot, precisely at the position of the girl sitting next to Zhang Haotian. At the exact moment the crib sheet fell, a patrolling teacher had passed by, momentarily obstructing the view of the girl. This raised the strong possibility that the crib sheet was dropped by the girl, not Zhang Haotian.
Meanwhile, the Academic Affairs Director, still feeling uneasy after his confrontation with Zhang Haotian, had repeatedly tried calling his parents, but couldn't get through. Reflecting on Zhang Haotian's vehement denial, he reconsidered, believing the student's character didn't align with cheating. He decided to revisit the monitoring room to review the video himself, where he unexpectedly encountered Lu Yibai and his three friends.
Although the Director acknowledged the validity of their findings regarding the blind spot and the alternative suspect, he still punished them for accessing the footage without permission by making them run laps on the track. During their punishment, Chen Yimu complained, but reminded everyone that running was a lenient penalty, hinting at potentially worse punishments. Lin Xingchen noticed Lu Yibai's impressive stamina and pointed out that he had run one less lap than the others.
After their laps, they shared water. Back in the classroom, the homeroom teacher called Lu Yibai out for a private discussion. Lin Xingchen worried that Lu Yibai might face further trouble for their actions in the monitoring room, but he calmly assured her there was nothing to worry about.
