In a Class of Her Own Episode 18 Recap
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After the storm passed, the night sky cleared, and Wen Bin and Feng Chengjun watched a meteor streak across the heavens. Wen Bin excitedly made a wish, prompting Feng Chengjun to playfully tease her for behaving like a girl. Wen Bin admitted her wish—to be with Feng Chengjun forever—was likely impossible, while Feng Chengjun, in turn, wished for all of Wen Bin's own wishes to come true.
Upon their return to the mainland, they were surprised to find Han Shumin waiting by the shore. Having been there all night, she was agitated and immediately confronted Wen Bin, harshly accusing her of sabotaging her plans to watch the meteor shower with Feng Chengjun. Han Shumin scornfully reminded Wen Bin of her humble origins, asserting that even as a Yun Shang scholar, she would always be a commoner and fundamentally different from them.
Feng Chengjun intervened, clarifying that to protect Han Shumin's reputation, he would never have gone to the island alone with her anyway. Hurt and distraught, Han Shumin collapsed from exhaustion. Feng Chengjun carried her to a clinic, instructing Wen Bin to return to the academy alone. Back at the academy, a disheartened Wen Bin was approached by Yu Lexuan.
Wen Bin expressed frustration that unchangeable barriers like social standing made any further progress in her relationship with Feng Chengjun impossible, leading Yu Lexuan to realize she harbored secret feelings for him. Meanwhile, at the clinic, Feng Chengjun gently but firmly explained his perspective on partnership to a recovering Han Shumin. He stated he seeks a partner based on mutual understanding and shared aspirations, someone with an independent character, not chosen for family status or appearance.
He apologized for any misunderstanding and indirectly suggested she move on, prompting her to ask if he already had someone else in his heart. Later, Feng Chengjun asked Wen Bin if she was truly unaware that Han Shumin had also planned to go to the island. Wen Bin felt deeply hurt, taking this as a sign that Feng Chengjun believed she would resort to anything to climb the social ladder.
Feng Chengjun admitted to a momentary doubt but assured her of his trust. Still, Wen Bin declared she would no longer interfere in his personal affairs. Their ensuing cold war brought a smile to Lei Zexin’s face. On the academy's open day, students headed to a tavern. Feng Chengjun initially declined but followed after seeing Wen Bin go. At the tavern, Wen Bin, burdened by her troubles, began drinking heavily.
Seeing her distress, Feng Chengjun challenged her to a drinking contest and quickly became intoxicated himself. Wen Bin took the opportunity to ask the drunken Feng Chengjun if she resembled a woman. Holding her face, he confirmed her delicate appearance but then advised her to cultivate a broad mind, unlike a woman's perceived narrow perspective, and dedicate herself to serving the country. Realizing their relationship could never be more than that of sworn brothers, Wen Bin despaired.
As curfew struck, she tried to get the unconscious Feng Chengjun back to the academy, but he collapsed. Meanwhile, Lei Zexin tracked down Ke Shi Jun and forced a confession, learning a shocking truth: his own father, Lei Qi Ying, was the executioner who had killed Xue Ding Kun and his family. Back in town, Wen Bin managed to get Feng Chengjun into a palanquin but was stopped by academy guards who insisted on searching for alcohol.
Lei Zexin arrived, lost his temper, and assaulted the guards, drawing the attention of Mr. Li Hu, a disciplinary master. Mr. Li Hu reported the incident to the Principal. Due to their repeated violations, Wen Bin was sentenced to 20 strokes of paddling and Lei Zexin to 30. Lei Zexin offered to take Wen Bin's punishment, but Mr. Li Hu warned that the penalty would double to 40 strokes, combined with his own 30, for a fatal total of 70.
A now-sober Feng Chengjun rushed in, offering to take the punishment for Wen Bin. However, Mr. Li Hu clarified that because the penalty would double to 40 strokes and the endurance limit per person was 30, Wen Bin would still have to face the remaining 10. To everyone's surprise, Yu Lexuan stepped forward and volunteered to take the final 10 strokes, stating it was to repay Wen Bin for his birthday celebration. He declared that with their debt paid, he could follow the Dean of Discipline's orders with a clear conscience.
