Don't Disturb My Study Episode 15 Recap
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Liu Yubai approached Lin Xiaoran to discuss strategies for preserving the school auditorium, a place they both cherished. Their conversation led to a deal to protect the building, and Chen Shiyun quickly joined their cause. Meanwhile, Zhang Chao had created a poster for the "Auditorium Defense Battle." When Lin Xiaoran showed it to Nan Xiangwan, she immediately deemed it too ugly and confrontational.
She advised Zhang Chao to enlarge the text for clarity, soften the wording to convey sincerity, and add more visuals for impact. Most importantly, she insisted on changing the title to "Xiangli Festival" to avoid creating an adversarial relationship with the school board, fearing the original confrontational title might hasten the auditorium's demolition. Nan Xiangwan then declared that she and Lin Xiaoran would take charge of all auditorium-related matters, leaving Zhang Chao to focus on his studies.
To manage the time commitment of the preservation efforts, Nan Xiangwan established a study support group. She had meticulously summarized the notes of Chen Shiyun and Liu Yubai into a comprehensive guide suitable for most students. She announced that she would lead daily review sessions during dinner time, with mandatory attendance at 6:30 AM each morning to check learning progress. This initiative aimed to ensure that academic performance would not suffer while students dedicated time to the auditorium.
As preparations for the Xiangli Festival advanced, media reporters broadcasted news of the event, inviting old alumni back to the school. The festival was set to showcase student paintings, photographs, essays, and a live band performance. During this time, Nan Xiangwan explained her preference for writing to express herself, as she wasn't a good speaker. Lin Xiaoran, in turn, shared his passion for basketball, citing the satisfaction of scoring, teamwork, and the collective effort to win.
On the day of the Xiangli Festival, a sudden rainstorm threatened to ruin the meticulously arranged venue. While Lin Xiaoran grew anxious, Nan Xiangwan remained composed, revealing her strategic plan. She had intended to use public opinion and the media to pressure Director Zheng of the school board, making it difficult for him to dismiss the students' deep emotional connection to the auditorium.
The unexpected rain, she declared, would only add a "tragic" and "heroic" element, believing that no adult would remain unsympathetic upon seeing children enduring the rain to protect their efforts. Students were instructed to put away their umbrellas and prioritize safeguarding the artworks. When Director Zheng arrived, students scrambled to stall him, desperately trying to protect the prepared food and displays from the downpour. Director Zheng toured the festival, observing students steadfastly protecting their artworks despite the heavy rain.
Students explained that their dedication stemmed from the imminent demolition of the auditorium, fearing that their artwork, too, would disappear along with the building they called "the hall that's about to disappear." As the rain eventually subsided and the sun emerged, Director Zheng moved to the essay section.
He was shown a piece titled "The Ancient Guardians," which depicted the auditorium as a wise old elder protecting generations of students and warned that its removal would blur their memories like rain blurring words on paper. He then viewed photographs of students with the auditorium, as they expressed their sadness at the thought of tearing down such a beautifully designed and historically rich structure. Liu Yubai, representing the students, addressed Director Zheng directly.
He acknowledged the school board's concern for providing better facilities but passionately argued that the auditorium was more than just a building; it was the "soul of their school." Quoting Liang Sicheng, he spoke of the pain of a city losing its architectural identity and questioned the long-term benefit of replacing the historic building with a modern concrete structure. He pleaded with Director Zheng to allow them to keep the auditorium, requesting renovation, not demolition.
Director Zheng acknowledged the students' enthusiasm and perseverance, stating that their unwavering commitment in the rain had deeply moved him. While he could not make an immediate promise regarding the auditorium's fate, he assured them that he would convey their hopes to the school board, emphasizing that their efforts would not be in vain and that he would always remember the Xiangli Festival.
As music swelled, a new song titled "The Return of the King" was performed, a celebratory nod to Lin Xiaoran, whom a classmate identified as "the king" who "wins every fight" and was now back on the basketball team. Class Seven soon returned to its usual lively atmosphere. Lin Xiaoran, back on the basketball team, confronted Nan Xiangwan about her seemingly stagnant grades despite her rigorous study habits.
He noted her habit of eating in the classroom to save time, minimizing water breaks to fit in more vocabulary memorization, and even reciting Classical Chinese while riding her bicycle, which once led her to crash into a pole. Given all this effort, he questioned why her grades remained average, concluding that she might not be "cut out for studying" and that the college entrance examination might not be suitable for her.
Annoyed, Nan Xiangwan insisted her low grades were temporary and that she was essentially starting her studies from scratch. Before their crucial game against No. 9 High School, Lin Xiaoran gathered his team in the locker room. He hyped them up, declaring that winning this game would prove they had the ability and quality to be champions, underscoring the importance of victory in their final game of the year.
In the classroom, students discussed the formidable opponent, particularly Meng Xiangsheng, a former provincial team player known for his erratic dribbling. The teacher, Wang Qibei, aware of the students' keen interest, canceled the afternoon physics class so they could watch, rescheduling it for the evening self-study session. When Yu Meili asked Nan Xiangwan to join them, she declined, intent on studying. On the court, the game between Xiangli Middle School and No. 9 High School began.
Lin Xiaoran struggled early, falling several times. Though a strong opponent, Meng Xiangsheng showed good sportsmanship by helping Lin Xiaoran up after a fall. Seeing Lin Xiaoran injured with a swollen leg, Yu Meili rushed back to the classroom, frantically asking Nan Xiangwan for his black bag, which contained a first-aid kit. Concerned but hesitant, Nan Xiangwan was unsure if she should go.
Without a second thought, Yu Meili grabbed her hand and pulled her along, exclaiming that the players from No. 9 High School were ruthless and seemed intent on taking Lin Xiaoran down.
