In a Class of Her Own Episode 10 Recap
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Following the book signing, Feng Chengjun arrived at Mr. Chao's establishment, where Xue Wenxi, having nowhere to hide, attempted to flee. Feng Chengjun quickly caught her, insisting she stay and witness the resolution of the "misunderstanding." He then addressed Lady Han, acknowledging her letters but explaining that his academic commitments were paramount. He stated he had no intention of pursuing romance before becoming an official and hoped she would understand.
Heartbroken, Lady Han pointed out that his reply letter had said he was "touched" and praised the writer's talent. Feng Chengjun clarified his true intention was to advise her against giving her heart away so easily or being overly subservient, as it only leads to pain and affection cannot be forced. Understanding his meaning, Lady Han apologized for the intrusion and departed sadly with her maid, Xiao Qin. Feng Chengjun then turned on Xue Wenxi, accusing her of deception.
He criticized her for not understanding that a gentleman makes an honorable living, urging her to focus on her studies rather than scheming for money. Xue Wenxi could only protest that this was not her intention. Later, Xiao Qin confronted Yu Lexuan over her mistress’s heartbreak, but he dismissed the money spent as a "worthwhile lesson fee." He then continued to mislead Lady Han, claiming Feng Chengjun admired women of principle and strong character.
He advised her to transform her sorrow into strength to win Feng Chengjun's admiration. As Han Shumin was about to agree to pay for more of his "help," Xue Wenxi emerged from her argument with Feng Chengjun and intervened. She exposed their scheme, refusing to let Yu Lexuan continue swindling the kind-hearted lady.
Realizing she had been duped, Han Shumin concluded that Xue Wenxi and Yu Lexuan were having a falling out over their profits and left to find more reliable assistance. Yu Lexuan complained to Xue Wenxi about losing a major client, but she suggested they earn honest money together. He sarcastically rejected her, declaring that she had "scuttled their friendship boat."
Unfazed, Xue Wenxi retorted that one must know which money is ethical to earn, reminding him that credibility is the foundation of business. The next day, Yu Lexuan found a worried Xue Wenxi pondering how to earn money. He offered to find her some high-paying writing jobs but warned her to stop writing her popular novel, "Where Love Begins".
He explained that the fourth volume was circulating so widely it had attracted the attention of Mr. Li Hu, who was now conducting strict investigations. Seeing her plight, Yu Lexuan relented on his earlier anger, proclaiming he had "bought a new ship" for their friendship. He arranged to meet her later at Mu Lai Bookstore. Shortly after, Lei Zexin asked Yu Lexuan to help him locate two individuals, Ke Shijun and Qin Beichuan.
Though Yu Lexuan had never heard of them, he agreed to investigate. Meanwhile, Feng Chengjun and Xue Wenxi entered a cold war. During meals, Feng Chengjun would pointedly move away if she sat at his table, leaving her distressed. Witnessing this, Lei Zexin suggested to Xue Wenxi that they team up to get the "annoying guy" kicked out, but she refused.
Yu Lexuan's investigation revealed that Qin Beichuan, Ke Shijun, and a third man, Li Hu, were all fugitives wanted by the imperial court. He explained that all three, along with Lei Zexin's brother, Lei Zexun, were students of the esteemed scholar Xue Dingkun and had attended Yun Shang Academy eighteen years prior. They had escaped after the incident involving Xue Dingkun and were subsequently erased from the academy's records.
Separately, in the Diligence Pavilion, Mr. Li Hu and Principal Feng were surprised to find Lei Zexin voluntarily cleaning. Lei Zexin, feigning diligence and even calling them "beloved teachers," was actually there to search for clues, and he soon discovered a locked box that he believed held a secret. After days of tension, Feng Chengjun finally spoke to Xue Wenxi as they were both heading to South Street.
At Mr. Chao's shop, he revealed a stack of books he had painstakingly copied by hand to help her earn money, leaving her deeply touched. He explained it was not charity but income from his own labor, and if she felt uncomfortable, she could consider it a debt. Moved by his gesture, Xue Wenxi made him promise not to lie to her again.
When he asked for the same promise, she playfully replied, "I'll do my best," a response he cheekily echoed back. Later, both Feng Chengjun and Lei Zexin confronted Xue Wenxi after having read her novel. They had realized that two of the main characters were based on them. Feng Chengjun found it illogical that the character based on him—a "limping man with a big mole"—could suddenly transform into a great hero.
Lei Zexin was furious that his character, a hero in the third volume, was depicted as "reckless" in the fourth, vying with the "disgusting loser" (Feng Chengjun's character) for the heroine's affection, ruining his image. Both demanded she provide a "reasonable explanation" in the next volume. Exasperated, Xue Wenxi explained she could not write any more due to the academy's crackdown, but Lei Zexin insisted she must clear his name. Witnessing his dramatic reaction, Feng Chengjun wryly called him a hypocrite.
