Fell Upon Me Episode 14 Recap
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Qiu Qian made a phone call home, asking her parents for designer clothes and a new phone. However, her mother immediately rebuked her, comparing her unfavorably to her brother, who consistently won academic awards and received their full support. Her mother emphasized that the family's resources were limited and now entirely focused on her brother's future. She told Qiu Qian that if she wanted any financial aid, she must study hard, get into college, and prove her worth.
Hearing her mother’s harsh words, Qiu Qian felt deeply hurt. Meanwhile, Zhenzhen's mother learned from An Jianhua that Qi Shuo was the one who actually took the money. Enraged that her daughter had been framed, she declared her intention to go to the school and demand Qi Shuo's expulsion. An Jianhua tried to calm her, insisting it was just a misunderstanding among children and that Qi Shuo had already apologized.
However, Zhenzhen's mother was furious, accusing An Jianhua of still defending his "little girlfriend" and questioning his heart. An Jianhua reiterated that it was a small prank that spiraled, and that expelling Qi Shuo wouldn't help Zhenzhen. He said the urgent matter was to improve Zhenzhen's situation, as she wouldn't eat or drink. To comfort their daughter, An Jianhua promised to return home before dinner and handle things, indicating he would move back in for a while.
Upon his arrival, he told Zhenzhen he wouldn't be traveling for work anymore due to company changes, giving him time to spend with her. He went into the kitchen, intending to cook a special meal for Zhenzhen. Zhenzhen's mother joined An Jianhua, who awkwardly tried to help, struggling to find basic kitchen items. Despite their efforts to create a harmonious atmosphere, Zhenzhen observed them and felt a pang of sadness, realizing their newfound closeness was merely a facade.
She wished for a truly happy and whole family, but knew those days were long past. Qi Shuo later spoke with his sister, asking if everything was alright between her and Uncle An. He then inquired about An Zhenzhen, noting her prolonged absence from class and expressing his concern that Gu Ming wouldn't tell him anything about her. Privately, Qi Shuo felt he had dodged a confession by Zhenzhen's absence.
In class, students openly discussed Zhenzhen's disappearance, worried about her well-being. Upon hearing Zhenzhen's name, Qi Shuo instinctively lowered his head, unable to meet anyone's gaze, and subtly avoided Jiangling. To avoid Jiangling, Qi Shuo had changed jobs and was now working at a bar. Despite his efforts, Jiangling managed to track him down there, surprised to find him in such a place.
Jiangling pressed him for information about An Zhenzhen, but Qi Shuo insisted he knew nothing, claiming the incident happened twelve years ago and he had his own life to live. While they were talking, they spotted Qiu Qian leaving the bar with a man driving a luxury car. Jiangling pointed her out, commenting that she had stopped studying in her senior year and was hanging out with "bad crowds."
Qiu Qian was later seen in school, being reprimanded by a teacher for wearing makeup, and she argued defiantly. She was also seen arguing with her father about her mother's medical bills, accusing him of gambling away money that could save her mother's life and calling him a terrible husband and father. During roll call, Qiu Qian was recorded absent, and the dorm supervisor commented on her unsuitable appearance for a student.
Gu Ming visited An Zhenzhen at home, bringing her organized study materials and encouraging her to return to school, as the third mock exam was approaching. Zhenzhen thanked him but confessed her fear that classmates would see her as dangerous and not accept her after the extreme incident. Gu Ming reassured her that everyone missed her. Zhenzhen then hesitantly asked if Jiangling had inquired about her.
Gu Ming, looking a little disappointed, advised her to check her phone for messages from her classmates. Later, An Zhenzhen helped her parents make dumplings and decided to return to school the next day, acknowledging that the college entrance exam was near and she couldn't stay home forever. Her parents supported her decision, assuring her they would always be her strongest support if she needed to come back. The next day, An Zhenzhen officially returned to class.
Teacher Liu welcomed her back, publicly apologizing for the unfair treatment Zhenzhen received due to the incident and emphasizing the need for trust and mutual support within the class. A psychologist then led a session on pre-exam psychological adjustment, encouraging students to introspect and strengthen themselves mentally. Throughout the lecture, An Zhenzhen silently observed Jiangling, but he did not approach her, which she found puzzling.
When lunch break arrived, most students left to eat, but An Zhenzhen stayed behind to catch up on missed lessons. When she eventually felt hungry, she went to a noodle stand outside the school. As she ate, Jiangling unknowingly sat down opposite her, having just picked an empty seat. He looked up, surprised to see Zhenzhen. A subtle tension hung between them. Feeling flustered, Zhenzhen quickly got up and ran away.
Later, in class, Zhenzhen received a blue note from Jiangling, arranging a meeting place. Excited, she rushed to meet him after school at "Dream Adventure City." She asked him why he chose blue, and he replied it was his lucky color. They spent the evening playing games, starting with bumper cars, and even discussed trying the pirate ship and claw machines.
