Remember My Boy Episode 16 Recap
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Zhang Yang helped Zhou Jingmang finish her work at the beach early. He jokingly told her he had heard she was "exiled" to her grandmother's house due to declining grades and wanted to see how miserable she was. Despite his teasing, Zhou Jingmang felt a little happy. Before leaving, Zhang Yang promised he would return the next day.
The following morning, Zhou Jingmang woke up early, telling her grandmother she was going to work at the seaside, but secretly hoping Zhang Yang would appear unexpectedly. Sure enough, Zhang Yang arrived, accompanied by Zhuang Jie, Qin Zhen, and Shen Yinghui. They all pitched in, quickly completing Zhou Jingmang's work. During their return trip, Shen Yinghui and Qin Zhen revealed two things about Zhang Yang to Zhou Jingmang.
Shen Yinghui shared that Zhang Yang had developed a fever the night before their exam and, worried it might affect Zhou Jingmang, he had snuck out of the hospital to find her at school. Qin Zhen added that when Zhang Yang learned Zhou Jingmang was at her grandmother's fishing village, he went door-to-door asking for directions until he finally located her. Watching Zhang Yang's silhouette ahead, Zhou Jingmang couldn't help but smile.
Later, Zhou Jingmang brought her friends back to her grandmother's house. Her grandmother was overjoyed to see so many young people and prepared a delicious meal for them. The group enjoyed a lively dinner with Zhou Jingmang's grandmother, and Zhou Jingmang felt an immense happiness, reflecting on how this was the essence of true friendship—having companions in joy, support in helplessness, and a bond that wouldn't fade with time or distance.
After dinner, as they relaxed in the courtyard, Qin Zhen and Shen Yinghui teased Zhou Jingmang about a possible confession. Blushing, Zhou Jingmang insisted that she and Zhang Yang were merely ordinary classmates and that she had no special feelings for him. Zhang Yang, who was nearby, overheard her words and was visibly saddened. When they awoke from their rest, Zhang Yang was gone, leaving only a brief note stating he had left.
Upon returning to school, Zhou Jingmang sought out Zhang Yang, asking how he had been. He responded with a cold demeanor, asserting that their relationship was nothing more than that of ordinary classmates. Remembering her conversation with Qin Zhen, Zhou Jingmang suspected Zhang Yang had heard her remarks and was upset. She followed him to the science classroom, assuming he had chosen to pursue science, and her disappointment was evident.
In the humanities classroom, Shen Yinghui informed Zhou Jingmang that they still had two humanities classes, with Teacher Shi as their homeroom teacher, and Xiao Teacher Ma and Teacher Zhou remaining. To Zhou Jingmang's surprise, Li Yu Xiang entered, sat beside her, and began chatting animatedly. This scene was witnessed by Zhang Yang and Yu Hui Tong as they walked in.
It was then that Zhou Jingmang realized Zhang Yang had been deliberately misleading; he had, in fact, chosen to join the humanities class. Zhang Yang then sat next to Zhou Jingmang and commented that he only chose to sit there for peace and quiet, not because of her, and also mentioned his cleanliness habit. Zhou Jingmang, holding her ground, retorted that since he had made his intentions clear, she would not pester him.
She added that she had many things to do in high school and then, with a hint of defiance, asked him to wipe his own desk due to his mentioned cleanliness habit. That evening, Qin Zhen returned to the dormitory laden with snacks and announced her decision to transfer schools to study nursing, explaining that all the paperwork was already completed and she would be starting next week.
She revealed that her determination had grown after being sick, and despite initial resistance from her parents and Zhuang Jie, her unwavering resolve eventually won them over. Though Shen Yinghui cautioned her about the difficulties of nursing, Qin Zhen insisted she had to try, even if it meant risking failure, to avoid future regrets. The friends shared one last dorm night together, toasting to their enduring friendship.
The next day, as Zhou Jingmang diligently recited her lessons while walking down the stairs, she stumbled. Zhang Yang, who had been following behind her, quickly caught her. He then scolded her for her carelessness, causing Zhou Jingmang to burst into tears. Flustered and unsure how to console her, Zhang Yang rushed to Zhuang Jie for advice on how to apologize.
Zhuang Jie, who was on the phone, suggested a "girly" magazine with horoscopes and gift ideas, which Zhang Yang immediately rejected. Zhuang Jie then advised him to observe Zhou Jingmang's preferences and buy something she liked, warning him playfully not to buy everything she touched. Taking this advice, Zhang Yang bought her several novels.
Two months later, during the midterm exam results announcement, Teacher Shi revealed that Zhou Jingmang had shown the most significant improvement, scoring 658 points and surpassing Ling Chen to achieve first place in the entire grade, bringing a bright smile to her face. Shortly after, Li Yu Xiang approached Zhou Jingmang, eager to have her participate in the upcoming sports tournament's 4x100-meter male-female relay race, as he was the Sports Commissioner. Zhou Jingmang, admitting she was a slow runner, hesitated.
Zhang Yang intervened, telling Li Yu Xiang not to force her, and also instructed Li Yu Xiang not to call her "Little Mango." Li Yu Xiang argued that Zhou Jingmang hadn't explicitly said she didn't want to be called that or participate. Under pressure, Zhou Jingmang then firmly stated she did not like the nickname and did not wish to compete.
However, when Li Yu Xiang pressed further, implying their class would have no participants, Zhou Jingmang reluctantly conceded that he could sign her up if he wished. Annoyed, Zhang Yang walked away, declaring he wanted to ignore both of them. The following day, Li Yu Xiang was shocked to discover that Zhou Jingmang had been signed up for the 200-meter race, not the relay.
He quickly deduced it was Zhang Yang, who had initially been listed for the 200-meter race but then had Zhou Jingmang's name substituted. Zhou Jingmang confronted Zhang Yang, who sarcastically claimed he was helping her and Li Yu Xiang by allowing them to "bring glory" together, even stepping out of the race himself. In defiance, Zhou Jingmang declared she would train and run alongside Li Yu Xiang. The narrative then flashed forward to 2015.
Zhou Jingmang and Zhang Yang were at a karaoke bar. After singing a duet of "Invisible Wings," Zhou Jingmang seized the opportunity to speak with Zhang Yang, despite it being a work event, knowing he wouldn't listen otherwise. She earnestly told him that even though they hadn't achieved their childhood dreams, their efforts had truly transformed her into a better person. She encouraged him to look at her now, reminding him that if she could improve, so could he.
She revealed that in the past five years, though she hadn't found success, she had never given up. She handed him a USB drive containing her experiences from those years, telling him, "You can do it. I'll wait for you," before apologizing to the others for interrupting.
