Don't Disturb My Study Episode 19 Recap
> Don't Disturb My Study Recap
Liu Yubai reveals that to please his father, he has chosen to major in finance at Guanhua University, a decision he acknowledges was an easy abandonment of his dream to study architecture. He understands his father, Director Liu, has always strived to maintain a strong image, shielding him from worries, but Liu Yubai can see the immense stress his father is under.
When Liu Yubai attempts to discuss the company's issues with Blue Bird Investment and suggests a friend could help, Director Liu dismisses him, insisting he focus solely on his studies and not interfere. Feeling powerless as his father remains unwilling to communicate or accept help, Liu Yubai turns to Nan Xiangwan. Nan Xiangwan points out that a direct approach from a lawyer would be rejected.
Instead, she proposes a "simple, brutal, but effective" plan: she and Liu Yubai will meet with Lawyer Zhou, while Lin Xiaoran is tasked with tricking Director Liu into attending. Lin Xiaoran readily agrees to the forceful plan, confidently volunteering to handle the task. They decide to act immediately after their simulation exam. After the challenging exam, the students of Class Seven relax while watching a basketball game.
Jiang Daling, who had been focused on becoming a professional musician, shares a realization from her research: without a strong cultural foundation and life experience, talent alone is not enough to become an excellent musician. She firmly declares her renewed commitment to studying hard, a resolution her peers enthusiastically echo. Nan Xiangwan and Liu Yubai meet Lawyer Zhou at a cafe.
While Liu Yubai is nervous, Nan Xiangwan confidently takes the lead, explaining Yurun Real Estate's issues and highlighting Lawyer Zhou's successful track record against Blue Bird Investment. Meanwhile, Lin Xiaoran, accompanied by Li Shuai and Zhang Chao, ambushes Director Liu. Brushing off Director Liu's claims of being busy with an urgent meeting, Lin Xiaoran insists it's his "mission" to take him. Despite threats to call security, the three students forcibly escort him to the cafe.
Upon arrival, Director Liu is furious and threatens to call their teacher, but Liu Yubai seizes the opportunity for an honest conversation. He articulates his long-held passion for architecture, a dream ignited by a documentary his father showed him at age five. He laments that his father has always dismissed his aspirations and imposed his own plans, stressing that their actions are a sincere attempt to help, based on thorough research.
Moved, Director Liu acknowledges that his "boy is grown up" and agrees to meet Lawyer Zhou, on the condition that he can leave if it's a waste of time. The meeting proves productive, with Director Liu placing his full confidence in Lawyer Zhou. Later, Director Liu thanks his son and expresses his full support for his architectural dreams. With their mission accomplished, Lin Xiaoran and Nan Xiangwan decide to celebrate with dinner.
At dinner, Nan Xiangwan presents Lin Xiaoran with a "practice report about the possibility of Lin Xiaoran being a pilot," which she calls his "secret tip." She explains the examination timelines and advises him to start preparing by protecting his health and training for dizziness. Lin Xiaoran is touched that she spent "two days and one night" on this. He then challenges Nan Xiangwan to try basketball, something he is good at.
Despite his attempts to teach her, she struggles and gives up. On the court, he shares the origin of his dream: a pilot neighbor's cool models and the idea of "freedom of flying in the sky" inspired him as a child. When Nan Xiangwan notes that pilots earn a lot, he clarifies that his dream is an "ideal," not about money, though earning more for "the people I love" would be a bonus.
Chen Shiyun's academic performance plummets after the exam, dropping from the top three to 103rd in the grade. This prompts her teachers, Liao Shichang and Wang Qibei, to discuss her situation. Wang Qibei proposes transferring her to Class Seven, reasoning that being near her childhood friend Lin Xiaoran and the supportive Nan Xiangwan would ease the transition. The transfer is arranged, but in her new class, Chen Shiyun becomes withdrawn.
She rebuffs Lin Xiaoran's attempts to help, insisting her problems are not related to him or her grades. Worried by her distracted behavior, Lin Xiaoran asks Nan Xiangwan if menstrual cycles could cause such despair. Nan Xiangwan dismisses the idea and offers to talk to Chen Shiyun. Unbeknownst to them, Chen Shiyun has overheard a phone call between her father and Lin Xiaoran's mother, where they plan to cook for the children, leaving her deeply troubled.
During the results announcement, Nan Xiangwan learns she has ranked 50th in the grade. However, her hopes of moving to Class Two are dashed when it's revealed that another student from Class Six also ranked 50th and was chosen instead due to a higher science score. Her classmates protest the unfairness, and though visibly upset, Nan Xiangwan quickly composes herself. Lin Xiaoran finds her at a food stall, eating heartily.
She dismisses his concern, stating that "it's not that easy for an adult to be cracked," and resolves to cope with food and fun. Later, her mother encourages her, expressing confidence that she will persevere and work harder for the next exam.
