Remember My Boy Episode 20 Recap
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Teacher Shi visited Yu Hui Tong at school, bringing a packet of seeds and explaining that students are like seeds needing care to blossom. She reassured Yu Hui Tong that her resignation was due to family matters, not Yu Hui Tong, and that Teacher Zhou's transfer to another class was also for separate reasons, so Yu Hui Tong shouldn't feel responsible.
Teacher Shi kindly told Yu Hui Tong that past issues should be left behind and that all teachers should accept student supervision. The seeds symbolized their agreement to both continue growing. Yu Hui Tong asked if Teacher Shi would return, but Teacher Shi confirmed her resignation. Teacher Shi then informed Yu Hui Tong that, starting tomorrow, she would transfer to Class 10, a decision made after Teacher Zhou discussed the class atmosphere with the principal and the school agreed.
Teacher Shi encouraged her to study hard. Soon after, Zhou Jingmang arrived, asking about Teacher Shi, but Yu Hui Tong informed her that Teacher Shi had already resigned and left. Upset by this, Zhou Jingmang ran towards the school gates to try and stop her. Yu Hui Tong quickly called Zhang Yang, telling him Zhou Jingmang was pursuing Teacher Shi towards the school gates. Zhang Yang promptly arrived on his bike and took Zhou Jingmang with him.
They caught up to Teacher Shi at a bus stop. Teacher Shi expressed her happiness at having met them and being their teacher. She shared a profound piece of advice, telling them that the most beautiful relationships blossom only at the most opportune time, wishing them good luck. Zhou Jingmang seemed to only partially grasp the meaning, but Zhang Yang nodded, indicating his clear understanding.
The next day, Zhang Yang arrived at the classroom bright and early for the tutoring Zhou Jingmang had offered. He presented her with a strict contract he had drafted. The agreement stipulated that Zhang Yang would adhere to Zhou Jingmang's study plans and diligently work towards completing them. The critical clause stated that if Zhang Yang and Zhou Jingmang did not get into the same college, he would never be able to dance again.
When Zhou Jingmang expressed concern about the harshness of the terms, Zhang Yang dismissed her worries, emphasizing that being able to attend the same college as her was an extremely important matter to him. From that day forward, Zhang Yang dedicated himself to his studies with newfound vigor. He was seen diligently working, even during mealtimes, and asked Zhuang Jie to quiz him on various subjects.
He refused distractions like listening to music until he had finished his assigned reading, determined to combine work with rest as their teacher advised. His academic performance showed clear and significant improvement. As the mini university entrance exam approached, which would determine the caliber of universities they could qualify for, their teacher stressed the importance of achieving high scores, particularly A+ grades, for admission into prestigious Project 985 colleges.
Zhou Jingmang expressed her ambition to attend a university in Beijing, citing its academic excellence and fierce competition. She also reminded Zhang Yang that he had once mentioned wanting to go to Beijing to become a trainee, suggesting it could be an ideal place for him to advance his dancing skills. Finding her reasoning amusing, Zhang Yang playfully dismissed her seriousness, stating that excellent dance clubs could be found everywhere, not just in Beijing.
He then asked her to close her eyes and spontaneously name a place where she envisioned living happily. Her immediate response was "The ocean." Zhang Yang then suggested Xiamen, a city by the sea, praising its beautiful scenery, inspiring environment, and impressive dance clubs. Zhou Jingmang agreed, and they formalized their decision by writing "Xiamen" as their target destination on a piece of paper.
On the day of the high school level test, Zhou Jingmang’s parents offered her numerous reminders and advice, urging her not to be nervous and to double-check her test supplies. Despite their desire to accompany her, Zhou Jingmang insisted on going alone, explaining that the exam was held at their own school, a familiar environment, and she wanted to spare them the trouble. She reassured them she would do well.
As she headed to the exam room, she met Zhang Yang on the stairs, who offered her fried dough sticks, playfully suggesting they would bring her a perfect score of 100. They shared the fried dough sticks and soup on the stairs, both smiling. After the exam, Zhang Yang called Zhou Jingmang, cleverly impersonating Ling Chen. Zhou Jingmang's parents, believing the call was about comparing test answers, did not intervene.
Zhang Yang, still in character, informed her that he felt he had done very well after comparing his answers online. He also shared the significant news that he had saved enough money for tuition and rent, and as a result, had ceased performing shows. When the exam results were posted, Zhou Jingmang eagerly searched for Zhang Yang’s grades first, finding that he had passed with a mix of B's and a C, which she celebrated.
Realizing she hadn't checked her own scores, she was surprised when Zhang Yang, who had been observing her, revealed that she had achieved all A+'s. Overjoyed, Zhou Jingmang immediately thought about her mother returning her phone, which had been confiscated. They agreed to celebrate their success later. That evening, her mother indeed returned her phone, reminding her to sustain her excellent academic performance for the upcoming university entrance exam.
While waiting for Zhang Yang by the statue, Zhou Jingmang inadvertently overheard a junior student confessing her feelings to Li Yu Xiang. Li Yu Xiang politely declined, encouraging the girl to focus on her studies and stating that Zhou Jingmang was in his past.
However, the junior student pointed out that his online posts were consistently about Zhou Jingmang, prompting Li Yu Xiang to admit he was a poor example and didn't want others to experience the pain and academic disruption he had. Although Zhou Jingmang tried to remain unnoticed, Li Yu Xiang spotted her and took her hand.
He held her hand for a minute, confiding that he had received a 'B' in a recent course and needed good luck for his upcoming university entrance exams, and adding, "I always felt that you're the best." Unbeknownst to them, Zhang Yang witnessed this entire exchange from a distance and, misinterpreting the interaction, turned and walked away. After Li Yu Xiang left, Zhou Jingmang waited a long time for Zhang Yang, but he never appeared.
Upon returning to the classroom, she learned from classmates that Zhang Yang had already left, as there were no classes that afternoon. That night, with her phone finally returned, she immediately called Zhang Yang, only to find his phone turned off. Her earlier joy at getting her phone back vanished, replaced by sadness and worry. Meanwhile, Qin Zhen and Zhuang Jie were having a meal.
Qin Zhen noticed Yu Hui Tong's bruised arm, which Yu Hui Tong explained was from practicing injections on herself. Qin Zhen then brought up Zhang Yang's sudden disappearance, noting how worried Zhou Jingmang was. Zhuang Jie revealed that Zhang Yang had gone to Nanjing for classes during the break and had specifically informed him, though he admitted he didn't know why Zhang Yang hadn't told Zhou Jingmang.
Later, to prove his friendship, Zhuang Jie offered his arm for Yu Hui Tong to practice her injections, contrasting himself with Zhang Yang's perceived unreliability. During a quiet moment, Zhou Jingmang found an opportune time to bury a small iron box beneath a tree on the school grounds, alone. Years later, in 2015, Zhou Jingmang led Zhang Yang back to their old school, where she excitedly unearthed the iron box she had buried.
Inside were letters she had written to him during high school. She explained that many of the questions she had posed in the letters had already been answered by him in person. However, she hesitated to show him the parts discussing dancing, fearing it might touch upon painful memories for him. In response, Zhang Yang gently pulled her into an embrace and kissed her. The following day, Zhou Jingmang accompanied Zhang Yang to Shen Yinghui’s dance studio.
Shen Yinghui warmly welcomed them, expressing her concern that her current choreography felt "fragmented" and lacked impact for an upcoming demonstration to investors. Zhang Yang offered to help her with the choreography. Considering the need for a stronger performance, Shen Yinghui then suggested inviting Li Yu Xiang to join them in the dance.
