Don't Leave After School Episode 14 Recap
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Fang Xue initiated a discussion among her classmates, sharing a rumor that their class might be split, with the lowest-performing students transferred to Senior 3 after an upcoming exam. While some were skeptical, Mr. Yin soon officially confirmed the news, causing widespread dismay among the students. He explained that as the top private school in Xiang Jiang, they were running a re-enrolled class for the first time this year, and underperforming in the upcoming exam could lead to transfers.
Students voiced concerns about adapting to new environments so close to the Entrance Examination. Mr. Yin acknowledged their feelings, revealing he was negotiating with the school but urged them to excel in the exam to save Class 1 Senior 4. He then asked Fiona to meet him after class. In his office, Mr. Yin spoke with Fiona, whose mother had contacted him about Fiona's interest in studying film abroad.
Mr. Yin thought it was a good idea but emphasized it was her personal decision. He advised her to continue preparing for the college entrance exam and inform her mother once she made up her mind. This discussion left Fiona feeling confused and conflicted. Later, during a self-study session, Wei Lai quizzed Fang Xue on a chemistry problem. Fang Xue correctly answered and claimed her reward, a Yakult.
Suddenly, Er Bao burst into the classroom, visibly agitated, and returned to his seat without responding to his concerned classmates. After class, Li Dalai began gossiping about Er Bao, revealing that Er Bao's older brother, a Fudan University student, had died in a car accident where everyone in the other vehicle also perished.
Li Dalai cruelly mocked Er Bao as a "five-year loser" who couldn't pass the Entrance Exam, grouping him and his brother as "a nest of rats and snakes." Enraged, Er Bao physically attacked Li Dalai. Classmates quickly intervened to separate the two. Er Bao, still fuming, yelled at them not to follow him and stormed out of the classroom. When Er Bao failed to return to class all day, Fang Xue grew concerned and suggested they search for him.
Li Dalai retorted that Er Bao was not justified in hitting him and accused Fang Xue, as class monitor, of prioritizing a "poor student" over their studies. Undeterred, Fang Xue decided to search alone, prompting Fiona and other sympathetic friends to join her. After splitting up to cover more ground, Fang Xue eventually spotted Er Bao on the rooftop. Fearing the worst, she quickly alerted Wei Lai, and they hurried to him.
On the rooftop, Fang Xue and Wei Lai tried to persuade Er Bao to come down, but he angrily pushed them away, stating he wanted to be alone. He accused them of being childish and insensitive, saying they couldn't understand his pain of losing a brother and being a re-enrolled student for five years. He felt they were all "living happily" while he endured his suffering. When they wouldn't leave, Er Bao declared he would and then ran off again.
Fang Xue returned to class to inform her anxious classmates that Er Bao was found but needed space. Li Dalai immediately resumed his taunts, suggesting that people would only care about Er Bao when "his" brother died, and implying Er Bao was no better than his "hit-and-run driver" brother. Gu Shang, fed up, moved to confront Li Dalai physically, but Mr. Yin entered and stopped them.
Recognizing that the students were too unsettled to study, Mr. Yin announced they would watch the film "Saving Private Ryan" to practice listening skills. After the movie, Mr. Yin asked Li Dalai to explain its meaning. Li Dalai offered a cynical interpretation, separating film from real life. Mr. Yin then clarified the true story behind the film, about Lieutenant Nylander of the 101st Airborne Division, whose three brothers died in battle, leading to his rescue to reunite with his family.
Mr. Yin underscored the importance of empathy, stating that a life without basic human kindness is "meaningless" and "worthless." He urged his students to treat Er Bao with "normalcy" and "greatest care" upon his return. The following day, Er Bao quietly returned to his seat through the rear gate. Classmates offered warm welcomes and encouragement. Mr. Yin instructed him to fill out a late form.
Li Dalai, however, couldn't resist a final jab, warning Er Bao he wouldn't be spared if the class split. Others offered to help him catch up on missed lessons and notes. Meanwhile, in the cafeteria, Fiona received a text message from Kelly ending their friendship. Distraught, Fiona tried to call Kelly back but couldn't connect, deepening her distress. During a chemistry mock exam, a distracted Fiona attempted to turn in her paper early, but the invigilator prevented her.
Noticing unusual writings on Fiona's draft paper, which included lines like "Choose a family. Choose a drama?" , the invigilator accused her of violating exam rules and writing "dirty" content. Fiona clarified they were movie lines, but the invigilator, a Chinese teacher, dismissed her explanation. In the hallway, their argument escalated.
Fiona asserted her right to write what she wished on scratch paper and, despite the teacher threatening to report her to Ms Lei, declared she had to leave and pushed past, saying "Get out of the way." She then stumbled upon Kelly being intimate with another person, leaving her utterly heartbroken. Back at school, Fiona faced severe criticism from Ms Lei.
Mr. Yin intervened, defending Fiona by explaining the lines were from the movie "Trainspotting" and that Fiona was an art student. He argued that writing on draft paper shouldn't be considered a disciplinary offense, even in the national exam. However, Ms Lei remained firm regarding Fiona's defiance and disrespectful attitude, ultimately assigning Fiona a score of zero for the exam. During night self-study, Fiona's constantly vibrating phone disturbed the quiet.
Li Dalai seized the opportunity to mock her, claiming she showed no remorse. Cheng Jing stood up for Fiona, while Wei Lai intervened to calm everyone, reminding them that instead of complaining about the class splitting, they should focus on improving their scores. He proposed that if each student earned just two more points, it could compensate for Fiona's zero score in chemistry. Later that night, Fang Xue found a sleepless Fiona sitting alone in the corridor.
Fiona confided that her long-time best friend, Kelly, had abruptly ended their friendship, leaving her deeply upset. Fang Xue offered comfort, reassuring her that true friends don't break up easily and that they would eventually reconcile, advising Fiona to prioritize her upcoming exams. During a subsequent Chinese exam, the essay topic, "A beautiful accident," subtly drew glances toward Er Bao, who buried his head in his desk, silently signaling he was fine.
After the exam, Fang Xue and Wei Lai found Er Bao sitting alone on the rooftop. He finally broke down, revealing his deep-seated struggles. He confessed that his older brother had always been the family's brilliant star, while he felt like a disappointment, even being called a "mutant" by relatives. He had relentlessly pursued higher education to prove he could reach his brother's academic level, who had always been his inspiration and never judged him.
Er Bao mourned his brother's sudden death, lamenting that he was gone without a goodbye, leaving him without a brother and feeling like a "monster" for being in high school for so many years. Fang Xue and Wei Lai offered solace, assuring him that no one viewed him that way. Finally, Mr. Yin entered the classroom with the results, initially adopting a dramatic, melancholic tone about their short time together.
However, Gu Shang and the others quickly saw through his act, prompting him to reveal the outcome. Mr. Yin happily announced that Class 1 Senior 4 had achieved second place in the 5th mock exam, thus confirming the class splitting would be canceled. The classroom erupted in cheers. As a new biology class began in a cheerful atmosphere, students chatted excitedly. Fang Xue's friend shared news that a senior student, who had been crowned the school's most beautiful for three consecutive years, would be returning next week, sparking curiosity among them.
