Don't Leave After School Episode 4 Recap
> Don't Leave After School Recap
Fang Xue was dreaming of filming a commercial with Wei Lai, where he told her she was his "milk tea" and he could hold her in the palm of his hand. When she woke up, confused, her roommates were gathered around her bed, teasing her about dreaming of Wei Lai and their supposedly "flirty" encounter in the infirmary. Fang Xue, annoyed, told them they were crazy and to get out of her bed as it was time for morning exercise.
During the morning exercise, students complained about their class lacking a leader and being a temporary group. Wei Lai and Fang Xue ran and chatted, with Wei Lai teasingly correcting Fang Xue's pronunciation of English words like "beach" versus "bitch." However, Wei Lai unexpectedly tripped and fell, causing a chain reaction as students behind him couldn't stop, leading to a minor stampede. Ms. Lei summoned Mr. Yin to inquire about the stampede, expressing her frustration with their class's disorganization.
She instructed him to promptly elect a class monitor, emphasizing that he couldn't manage everything alone. Additionally, she informed him that a representative from their class needed to draw lots for an upcoming satellite video class that afternoon. After class, Mr. Yin proposed electing a class monitor, stating that despite their re-enrolled status, self-discipline wasn't working. He even offered an enticing reward: a week of rich meals in the staff canteen for the chosen monitor. However, the students remained uninterested.
When Mr. Yin tried to appoint Wei Lai, Li Dalai, and Wei Laixing, they all declined. Finally, Fang Xue volunteered herself, earning support from Gu Shang, who called her righteous. Later, Fang Xue expressed her reservations to Mr. Yin, questioning his trust in her as a "troublemaker." Mr. Yin reassured her, saying he had never misjudged a person and believed she was capable.
He then instructed her to go to Ms. Lei's office before the night self-study session to draw lots for their class's satellite video course, assuring her she wasn't unlucky enough to win. Despite Mr. Yin's assurance, Fang Xue proved to be unlucky and drew the lot for their class to record the satellite video course. The students immediately complained, frustrated about the potential time waste.
Li Dalai seized the opportunity to mock Fang Xue, suggesting her family's funeral business brought bad luck, which angered Gu Shang. The two nearly came to blows before being stopped. Later, Fang Xue confided in Cheng Jing, wondering if she was truly unlucky to have been chosen. Cheng Jing dismissed Li Dalai's comments, telling Fang Xue to ignore him.
After the night self-study session, while washing up with Cheng Jing, Fang Xue noticed Cheng Jing's dirty cuffs, which were difficult to clean. This sparked an idea in Fang Xue to provide cuffs for everyone. She immediately called home, asking her mother if she still knew how to sew. The next day, her grandfather delivered a package of custom-made cuffs, explaining that Fang Xue's mother had picked out patterns she thought the students would like.
He also offered his unwavering support as Fang Xue navigated her new role as class monitor. Fang Xue distributed the cuffs to her classmates, explaining they would help keep sleeves clean and make washing easier. However, most students found them "corny" and rejected them. Only one student initially expressed interest, while others scoffed. Wei Lai then approached Fang Xue, stating that he wanted one, explaining that he was concerned about staining his sleeve with red pen.
Ultimately, Wei Lai and Fang Xue became the only two students in the class wearing the cuffs. Mr. Yin then entered the classroom, scolding them for being too noisy and reminding them of their re-enrolled year, instructing them to take out their test papers. The next day, the re-enrolled class began recording their satellite video course, as instructed by Mr. Yin, who urged them to stay spirited despite the heat.
The recording session was long and arduous, leaving the students hot, sweaty, and famished. By the time they finished, the cafeteria was closed, and they were given meal replacements for lunch, which many students grumbled about, questioning their cleanliness. As students discussed whether they could shower despite it not being their designated time, Fang Xue, as class monitor, had to leave abruptly for a meeting with Ms. Lei, telling her friends she would wait for them later.
Fang Xue and Cheng Jing headed to the bathhouse, expecting Fiona to have secured spots for them. Instead, they found Fiona being confronted by Senior 3 students, who were accusing her of trying to shower out of turn. Fang Xue tried to intervene, explaining their predicament of having just finished recording the hot video course and missing their designated shower time.
She appealed to the Senior 3 monitor for an exception, but her request was rejected, with the monitor citing school regulations and refusing to budge. The Senior 3 students told Fang Xue and her friends to "take a hike." Unable to shower and still feeling the oppressive heat, Fang Xue decided to buy green bean ice drinks for her classmates. At the kiosk, she discovered she was 20 yuan short for 40 drinks, as the price had increased.
The shopkeeper refused to offer credit. Just then, Wei Lai appeared and offered to pay the remaining amount. Fang Xue thanked him, promising to repay him the next day. Wei Lai clarified that he wasn't buying them just for himself, implying he was helping Fang Xue get enough for the whole class. Shortly after consuming the new green bean ice drinks, many students, including Wei Lai, suffered from food poisoning, experiencing constant vomiting.
Fang Xue, who had given her drink to someone else, was accused by her classmates, especially Li Dalai, of poisoning the drinks in retaliation for the rejected cuffs. Amidst the chaos and accusations, Wei Lai collapsed and was rushed to the infirmary. There, a Senior 3 girl arrived to give him another green bean ice drink and express her concern, but the infirmary teacher quickly shooed her away.
Wei Lai learned from the girl that other classes had also consumed the same ice drinks without any ill effects, leading him to suspect the meal replacement was the true cause of the food poisoning. Back in the classroom, the students continued to interrogate Fang Xue, forcefully demanding she drink the remaining green bean ice drink to prove her innocence, accusing her of being "ashamed" if she refused.
Just then, Wei Lai arrived, having left the infirmary after hearing from Cheng Jing about the ongoing chaos. He immediately intervened, telling everyone that Fang Xue was not to blame. He explained that students in other classes had consumed the green bean ice drinks without issue, leading him to conclude that the meal replacement was the actual cause of the food poisoning. Relieved but overwhelmed with emotion, a tearful Fang Xue climbed onto a desk and cried.
The next day, Er Bao was delighted to be on duty with Fiona. They chatted intermittently, with Er Bao asking Fiona about her English name and then asking for one himself. Fiona suggested he transliterate "Er Bao" into "Two Baby," but then told him to just use "Baby." Later, Mr. Yin convened a class meeting. He apologized on behalf of the school for the mass diarrhea incident, admitting the cafeteria's negligence and his own responsibility as class teacher.
He then singled out Li Dalai, criticizing his unkind behavior towards classmates, particularly Fang Xue, asking why he didn't volunteer to be monitor if he thought he could do better. Mr. Yin emphasized the importance of trust and contribution, warning that selfishness would lead to a lack of respect, regardless of academic achievement. He urged the students to see themselves as a collective, even for their single year together, and to avoid isolating themselves.
The students, feeling ashamed, lowered their heads in silent acknowledgment of their wrongdoings. That evening, after Fang Xue confirmed to Wei Lai that she would continue as class monitor despite the challenges, Wei Lai informed her that their recently recorded video lesson would be broadcast on the education channel at 8 PM. Fang Xue doubted anyone would watch it. However, later, students gathered excitedly around the television, with some sharing that their former classmates had already seen them.
As they watched themselves on screen, some commented on their appearance, while others expressed amusement, finding the experience enjoyable despite how tiring the recording had been. When Wei Lai appeared on screen, answering a question correctly, his classmates praised his handsome looks. Shortly after, Mr. Yin called Fang Xue out of the classroom, asking her about her recent closeness with Wei Lai.
