Don't Disturb My Study Episode 4 Recap
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Following an unsatisfactory result in the physics competition, Nan Xiangwan was disheartened despite her efforts. Her friend, Lin Xiaoran, suggested she adopt a more optimistic mindset. He confided in her that he felt their headteacher, Mr. Li, much like himself, was putting his efforts in the wrong direction. Nan Xiangwan’s mother inquired about her performance. Overhearing, Lin Xiaoran remarked that the exam was exceptionally difficult, more suited for the high-achieving Class Two than Class Seven.
He encouraged Nan Xiangwan to aim for Class Two's standards, expressing confidence that she could improve significantly within two months and finally get into Guanhua University. Meanwhile, Class Two’s teacher, Liao Shichang, contentedly graded his own students' impressive papers. The news then broke about Class Seven’s physics results: because the rest of the class had submitted blank papers, Nan Xiangwan became the top scorer with a shocking 49 points.
Yu Meili, a classmate, later confessed to Nan Xiangwan that she had switched their answer cards as part of the scheme, proudly admiring her own strategic ability and the class's collective spirit in pulling it off. In what would be his last class, Mr. Li urged the students to reflect on the meaning of effort, which he defined as making life full of possibilities.
He praised Nan Xiangwan as the only student who had seriously attempted the exam, noting her significant improvement from 18 to 49 points. He then confronted the others, asking why they had submitted blank papers and questioning if their disruption was an attempt to force him out because they thought he was old. Admitting he was indeed old and no longer fit to teach, Mr. Li announced that a new headteacher would be assigned.
He implored them to obey the new teacher and study hard, specifically calling out Lin Xiaoran, who affirmed he understood. Later, a guilt-ridden Lin Xiaoran asked Liao Shichang to deliver the class's now-completed physics papers to Mr. Li. Liao Shichang scoffed at Lin Xiaoran's perceived cowardice and arrogance, especially given his ambition to attend Guanhua University. The school announced a physics experience sharing meeting for the top students of each class.
Wang Feng from Class Two confronted Nan Xiangwan, mocking her 49-point score. Nan Xiangwan retorted by highlighting her own massive improvement and warned Wang Feng that she might soon surpass her. Shortly after, Nan Xiangwan noticed Chen Shiyun walking awkwardly from the restroom, clearly unwell. Understanding she was having period-related trouble, Nan Xiangwan kindly offered Chen Shiyun her jacket, which was gratefully accepted. Mr. Li, reviewing Class Seven's completed papers, felt a sense of satisfaction at their progress.
When another teacher, Mr. Wang, tried to discuss the situation, Mr. Li clarified that he was only stepping down as headteacher, not retiring. In class, Mr. Wang took a stern approach, forcing the students to repeat their greeting to instill discipline and issuing a specific warning to Lin Xiaoran. The Physics Competition Sharing Meeting began, hosted by Principal Hu. Zhu Cong from Class Two, the champion with 99 points, attributed his success to hard work.
Other Class Two students, boasting their own high scores, openly mocked Class Seven and Nan Xiangwan's 49 points. The ridicule, led by Wang Feng, escalated into a heated argument between the two classes, with Class Seven students like Jiang Haiyang defending their teacher and class. The principal allowed the confrontation to unfold before Nan Xiangwan took the stage.
Nan Xiangwan bravely acknowledged her 49-point score as her true level and thanked her classmates for their stunt, which had put her on stage. However, she turned the tables, stating that those who handed in blank papers to see her humiliated were now humiliating themselves and had turned Class Seven into a laughingstock. She declared that they all owed Mr. Li an apology, as it was his reputation they had truly disgraced.
After her speech, Principal Hu instructed Lin Xiaoran and Nan Xiangwan to accompany him. At Mr. Li’s residence, he welcomed them warmly. Both students tearfully apologized. Mr. Li reassured them, revealing he had already seen their "SWOT analysis" report about their classmate Zeng Jianfei and had already planned to step down as headteacher for health reasons, a fact he kept secret to avoid disrupting their studies.
Lin Xiaoran clarified their actions were meant to help Zeng Jianfei, not to disrespect him. Mr. Li acknowledged their loyalty but reminded them that as a headteacher, he had to consider the entire class. Principal Hu then "punished" them by making them eat dumplings and asked them to recommend a new headteacher. He also let them take some for their classmates.
Afterward, Nan Xiangwan warned Lin Xiaoran that their problems weren't over, as a new, potentially stricter headteacher would be appointed soon. She then ran into Liu Yubai from Class Two, who, guessing physics was her weak subject, offered to tutor her. She gratefully accepted. That evening, Lin Xiaoran returned home and told his mother he had also found someone to help him study.
During a break, Nan Xiangwan gave Liu Yubai her MP3 player, asking him to record physics lessons on it. Lin Xiaoran witnessed the exchange, suspiciously wondering if they were trading "keepsakes." During P. E. class, he questioned Nan Xiangwan about it, but she brushed him off. Meanwhile, Nan Xiangwan bonded with Chen Shiyun, showing her and a friend an app to track their menstrual cycles.
Lin Xiaoran and his friend Zhang Chao discussed their futures; inspired by Nan Xiangwan's speech, Lin Xiaoran resolved to study hard to honor Mr. Li and restore Class Seven's reputation. A week later, the principal announced the first monthly exam. He also revealed a new self-check ranking system in the library.
While other students complained about the added pressure, Nan Xiangwan remained calm, explaining that frequent exams were normal and necessary to build "exam memory" and provide opportunities to review and improve.
