In a Class of Her Own Episode 12 Recap
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Principal Feng confronted Feng Chengjun, Lei Zexin, and Wen Bin with three recently discovered dialogue novels, each distinct in style and handwriting. Feng Chengjun immediately admitted to writing the blue-covered book. Principal Feng, initially stern, changed his demeanor upon hearing this, praising Feng Chengjun's work as aspirational and a "feast for the eyes."
Next, Lei Zexin confessed to writing the black-covered book, leading Principal Feng to commend his versatility in both literature and martial arts, describing his novel as staunch and full of chivalry and tender-heartedness. When it was Wen Bin's turn, however, the principal's expression grew severe, causing Wen Bin to flinch.
Despite the Student Council's strong demand for severe punishment for all three, Principal Feng dismissed them to class, leaving Han Shengzhi, who was also present, seething with frustration that they escaped penalty. Later, Yu Lexuan informed Wen Bin that despite the sluggish book market, he had a plan to boost sales: have Mu Xiao Man write a promotional post.
Wen Bin was reluctant to be indebted to Mu Xiao Man, but Yu Lexuan persuaded him by emphasizing that her talent could be converted into money and that she would only agree to help Wen Bin. On Mu Xiao Man's birthday, Han Shengzhi lavishly gifted the entire Cai Yun House and presented her with a beautiful miniature house, promising her a "happiest home." However, Mu Xiao Man's reaction was cold.
A flashback revealed they were once lovers, but Han Shengzhi abandoned her after his father vehemently opposed their relationship, leaving her deeply hurt and resentful. That evening, during her birthday celebration, Mu Xiao Man was scheduled to perform and toss an embroidered ball. Han Shengzhi watched intently, determined that no one else should catch it. Just as the performance was about to start, it was announced that Mu Xiao Man refused to go on stage without "Mr. Wen."
After Wen Bin arrived, she finally appeared and tossed the embroidered ball directly to him. Taken by surprise, Wen Bin instinctively caught it, but in his confusion, he threw it to the ground. The crowd gasped at the ill-omened gesture, murmuring that Mu Xiao Man might now be unmarriageable. To save her from humiliation, Wen Bin quickly picked up the ball, claiming his hand had slipped.
The crowd's mood shifted, and they began praising the two as a "good match," which visibly enraged Han Shengzhi. After the event, Wen Bin met with Mu Xiao Man. She revealed she already had the promotional post for his novel written, having carried it with her in anticipation of his arrival. When he formally asked, she presented it to him.
Feeling the weight of his disguise and the academy's rules, Wen Bin confessed his inability to promise her a future, describing himself as a struggling student with dim prospects who was accustomed to a carefree life and feared he would inevitably hurt her. Mu Xiao Man dismissed his concerns, telling him he did not understand her feelings and that their connection was all that mattered.
Meanwhile, Lei Zexin tracked down Ke Shijun to question him about events from eighteen years prior. Feigning cooperation, Ke Shijun led him to a notebook and then stabbed him with a hidden blade. Wounded, Lei Zexin staggered back to his dorm room, where Feng Chengjun was reading. Noticing Lei Zexin's pale face, Feng Chengjun offered him a blanket and suggested he see the academy physician, but Lei Zexin stubbornly refused, insisting he and Feng Chengjun would never be friends.
In contrast, Wen Bin spent the entire night at Yu Lexuan’s place, diligently writing her next novel as Yu Lexuan kept her company. News of Wen Bin catching Mu Xiao Man's embroidered ball spread like wildfire through the academy, and he was constantly followed and questioned by curious students. Mr. Li Hu summoned and reprimanded Wen Bin for a scholar's inappropriate participation in such an event.
Wen Bin tried to explain the confusing situation and his distress over having to pick the ball back up after throwing it down, but Mr. Li accused him of becoming adept at making excuses that shamed the academy. Han Shengzhi then confronted Wen Bin, accusing him of daring to take "his" embroidered ball. Wen Bin retorted that he had thrown it away, but Han Shengzhi hadn't picked it up. Han Shengzhi warned Wen Bin to abide by the academy's rules.
Soon after, Wen Bin and Yu Lexuan visited the bookseller, Mr. Chao, who was overwhelmed by the novel's success. He recounted how the books weren't just sold but "snatched up" by an eager crowd. Yu Lexuan suggested a new sales method of collecting deposits for pre-orders. Mr. Chao lauded the idea and credited Mu Xiao Man's promotional post for the book's immense popularity, calling her and Wen Bin a "formidable duo."
Yu Lexuan then insisted that Wen Bin must personally deliver a new copy to Mu Xiao Man. At Cai Yun House, Wen Bin delivered the book but politely declined offers of refreshments, stating it wasn't an official open day and he had to leave. Sensing his distance, Mu Xiao Man asked if he was avoiding her.
Wen Bin admitted that he was constrained by his circumstances and likely couldn't visit again, advising her not to wait for him as he could never give her what she truly wanted. He then left abruptly, using the academy's attendance check as an excuse. Separately, Han Shumin sought Yu Lexuan's help in arranging a meeting with Feng Chengjun.
Feeling indebted to her over a past incident, Yu Lexuan gave her a signed copy of Wen Bin's latest novel and promised to arrange the meeting. He then approached Wen Bin, insisting that only he could persuade Feng Chengjun. He framed it as a gentleman's duty, comparing Han Shumin's longing for Feng Chengjun to Mu Xiao Man's for Wen Bin. Reluctantly, Wen Bin agreed to try.
