In a Class of Her Own Episode 14 Recap
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After class, Wen Bin was attempting to slip away when he was abruptly pulled back by Feng Chengjun. Other students, noticing Wen Bin's discomfort, assumed Feng Chengjun was bullying him and rushed to his defense. To dispel the misunderstanding, Wen Bin awkwardly claimed they were close friends gathering material for their story group by testing Feng Chengjun's reactions to being avoided.
Sensing Wen Bin was hiding something, Feng Chengjun asked if he was in trouble, but Wen Bin brushed him off, stating he had an emergency before sneaking out. Wen Bin, having scaled the back wall on a prohibited outing day, met his mother outside the academy. His mother noted his increasing thinness, expressing worry about his younger brother's persistent fever and the urgent need for medicine.
Wen Bin reassured her that his story was selling exceptionally well, providing money for the family. He promised to take care of himself while balancing his studies and earning money, vowing to return well-fed with more funds. Upon his return, Wen Bin was ambushed by the Student Council President, Han Shengzhi, who harbored a grudge against him. Han aggressively confronted Wen Bin for violating the no-outing rule, suggesting he had gone to a disreputable place like Cai Yun House.
He accused Wen Bin of having "bad conduct" and damaging the school's reputation. Wen Bin admitted to breaking the rules and accepted punishment but defiantly rejected the baseless accusation against his character. Infuriated, Han ordered Wen Bin to stand on the roof in the scorching sun until he apologized. Han ignored concerns from others that the punishment was too severe and that involving Mr. Li Hu from the Disciplinary Hall would result in a far worse penalty—a painful whipping.
Wen Bin stubbornly stood for hours until he collapsed from exhaustion. Saved from a fatal fall by a safety rope, he was left dangling in mid-air by Han as a public spectacle. Just as the situation escalated, Feng Chengjun arrived. He pushed through the crowd and firmly declared that even if Wen Bin had erred, he did not deserve such cruel treatment, accusing the Student Council of effectively trying to kill him.
Han defended his actions, claiming safety precautions were in place and blaming Wen Bin's own stubbornness. Feng Chengjun countered that the Council's role was to persuade students to admit their mistakes willingly, not to compel them through force. As Han threatened to escalate the matter to Mr. Li Hu, Yu Lexuan intervened, diffusing the tension by pointing out the political unwisdom of involving a higher authority at that point.
After a stern warning to Wen Bin, Han allowed Feng Chengjun to take him away. Back in their room, Feng Chengjun pressed Wen Bin about his secret outing, again questioning if he had gone to see Ms. Mu and expressing disappointment at the lack of trust. Wen Bin promised to explain everything someday and asked Feng Chengjun to believe in him.
Meanwhile, discontent grew among the students, who accused President Han of using his authority for personal revenge over his failure to win Ms. Mu's affection. Their anger intensified when Han summoned Lu Zhao Rong and Mo Xiao Huan, two Student Council members who had helped Wen Bin. Han accused Lu Zhao Rong of leaking confidential information and ordered him to make a public apology before the entire school—a great stain on a scholar's record.
When Mo Xiao Huan spoke in Lu's defense, Han ordered him to receive thirty slaps on the hand and a deduction of thirty conduct marks. Fortunately, Principal Feng arrived amidst the chaos, witnessing the punishment. Students immediately appealed to him, accusing Han of abusing his power. Feng Chengjun presented a protest letter signed by numerous scholars, revealing widespread dissatisfaction.
After consulting with his teachers, Principal Feng decided to hold a policy forum that evening for representatives to debate and vote on amending the school rules, rescinding the punishments for Lu Zhao Rong and Mo Xiao Huan. Han tasked Yu Lexuan with debating against Feng Chengjun, demanding victory. Feng Chengjun readily agreed to participate, and Wen Bin also stepped forward, feeling it was his responsibility to address the issue he had caused. The policy forum commenced with a heated debate.
Feng Chengjun argued for rescinding the Student Council's punitive authority, suggesting they focus on supervision instead. He challenged the outdated rules, asserting that "times have changed" and that the regulations were often misapplied without considering individual circumstances. Han staunchly defended tradition, accusing Feng of opportunism. When questioned, Wen Bin honestly admitted he deserved punishment for breaking the rules.
However, Feng Chengjun eloquently argued that it was unreasonable to subject a struggling scholar, who worked to support his family without compromising his studies, to physical punishment. He emphasized that varying life circumstances made a uniform application of rules unjust. This resonated with many scholars, who shared their own aspirations—some wished to visit ailing parents, while others desired to pursue painting, scholarship, or business rather than an official career.
Feng Chengjun then proposed eliminating counterproductive punishments in favor of teaching methods tailored to individual aptitudes. Inspired, Wen Bin rose to speak, extending the discussion to the fundamental principle of equality. He boldly questioned why men and women should be treated differently and denied equal access to education, asking the attendees if they would prefer their future wives to be knowledgeable or ignorant.
Despite the controversial nature of his remarks, Principal Feng insisted Wen Bin's words be recorded, emphasizing the importance of open debate for meaningful reform. Other students voiced their agreement, sharing stories of female relatives who yearned for education. They collectively called for new rules that would help them become honorable citizens who could serve the country and its people. The forum concluded with this powerful call for change, but the moment of unity was immediately shattered by the sounds of a chase erupting outside the hall.
