Fell Upon Me Episode 11 Recap
> Fell Upon Me Recap
After school, Zhenzhen remained disheartened. Upon returning home with her mother, Zhenzhen felt a profound sense of emptiness, thinking about her mother living alone in their large house. She gently asked her mother if she ever felt lonely. Her mother assured her that she was not lonely, having her own life and work, and encouraged Zhenzhen to focus on her studies. The next morning, students were instructed to place their milk money on their desks for collection.
Soon after, an emergency morning assembly was announced. The class monitor, Gu Ming, offered to help Zhenzhen, whose foot was still injured, but she politely declined, saying she felt better. At the assembly, two students, Qiu Qian and Qi Shuo, were noticeably absent. During the proceedings, Teacher Liu Yaru noticed Zhenzhen struggling with her foot. Gu Ming then approached Teacher Liu, requesting permission to escort Zhenzhen back to the classroom, which was granted.
After helping Zhenzhen to her seat, Gu Ming returned to the assembly. Alone in the classroom, Zhenzhen fell asleep on her desk. When the next class began, Gu Ming approached Teacher Liu, informing her that the milk money was missing from the collection envelope. Teacher Liu announced the disappearance to the class, hoping for the money's swift return.
The sports representative then identified four students who were not with the main group during the assembly: Gu Ming, An Zhenzhen, Qiu Qian, and Qi Shuo. Teacher Liu questioned Qi Shuo, who claimed she had diarrhea and was in the bathroom, and Qiu Qian, who stated she had forgotten her uniform jacket and returned to her dorm to retrieve it. Teacher Liu then took the four students to Director Sun's office. In Director Sun's office, the students provided their alibis.
Qi Shuo claimed she had a stomachache, while Qiu Qian stated she had forgotten her uniform. An Zhenzhen explained her foot injury and being escorted back by Gu Ming, who confirmed her account. Director Sun was stern, warning them of severe consequences like expulsion or police involvement if the truth wasn't revealed. Teacher Liu defended her students, expressing her belief in their innocence. Director Sun became furious, accusing Liu Yaru of covering for them.
He canceled her "Outstanding Individual Award" and warned that if the money wasn't recovered, all senior class teachers would face disciplinary action due to an upcoming city-wide evaluation. Director Sun brought school security to search the classroom. During the search, the missing money was discovered inside An Zhenzhen's pencil case. Zhenzhen immediately and repeatedly denied taking the money, claiming she didn't know how it got there. Director Sun, despite her pleas, had her taken away.
Back in the classroom, students debated the situation; some doubted Zhenzhen's guilt due to her good reputation, while others speculated that Qiu Qian, who was also absent, could be the culprit. Qiu Qian reacted angrily to the accusation, vehemently denying any involvement. Later, An Zhenzhen's parents were summoned to the school. The principal explained the serious nature of the theft, noting the significant amount and the potential for police involvement if Zhenzhen did not confess.
In tears, Zhenzhen insisted on her innocence. Her mother vouched for her daughter's character, asking for a thorough investigation. Zhenzhen's father suggested they replace the money to prevent the incident from affecting her upcoming college entrance exams. However, Zhenzhen strongly objected, crying that paying would be an admission of guilt. When An Zhenzhen returned to the classroom, she again maintained her innocence.
Qiu Qian immediately confronted her, questioning why the money was found in her pencil case and remarking that not everyone was as wealthy as Zhenzhen's family. Zhenzhen retorted that she did not take the money and challenged Qiu Qian, pointing out that she herself was late to the assembly. The confrontation escalated, with Zhenzhen suggesting the money could have been planted. The class grew agitated, complaining that they wouldn't receive their milk despite having paid.
To defuse the tension, Jiangling stepped forward and offered to pay for milk for the entire class. This angered Qiu Qian, who accused Jiangling of showing off and insisted Zhenzhen should be the one to return the money. Overwhelmed by the accusations, Zhenzhen angrily left the classroom. After she departed, Jiangling addressed the class, reminding them of their three years as classmates with Zhenzhen and urging them to consider her character before judging.
He specifically called out several students, including Qi Shuo and Gu Ming, for their silence. Later, Jiangling found Zhenzhen and reassured her that he believed in her innocence. At that moment, an administrator arrived to inform Zhenzhen that she was to go home with her parents. Afterward, Gu Ming approached Jiangling and showed him the collection envelope, pointing out a substance on the seal that resembled nail polish.
