In a Class of Her Own Episode 22 Recap
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The final contestant for the first team, Lin Bing Shen, stepped forward for the preliminary round of the Grand Archery Ceremony. He struggled, scoring seven points with his first two arrows, and a disappointing six points with his third. Master Wang sarcastically remarked to Attendant Officer Han that his son, Han Shengzhi, displayed great open-mindedness by including such a weak archer on his team.
As Team Two prepared to enter, Feng Chengjun and Wen Bin looked concerned, as their teammate Lei Zexin was still missing. Han Shengzhi, seeing their anxiety, mockingly advised them against choosing teammates who would desert them. Just then, Lei Zexin dramatically appeared, much to Wen Bin's relief and joy. Feng Chengjun and Wen Bin quickly guided him into position.
Attendant Officer Han, who had suspected Lei Zexin of releasing the "Book of Ten Thousand Words" and intended to arrest him, was astonished by his appearance. He ordered his subordinates to watch closely, vowing to arrest Lei Zexin if he couldn't even draw his bow, as that would confirm his guilt. Master Wang, a distinguished guest, encouraged all the archers to perform their best. Feng Chengjun was the first to shoot for Team Two.
He expertly fired three consecutive arrows, each hitting the bullseye for a perfect ten points. Spectators were amazed to see him using his left hand, and Principal Feng explained to Master Wang that Feng Chengjun had injured his right arm and endured significant hardship to train his left. Next, a visibly struggling Lei Zexin stepped up. His first shot was a miss, scoring zero. With immense effort, he managed to score nine points with his second arrow.
As he attempted his third shot, his hands trembled violently, and he strained so hard that the bowstring snapped, sending him tumbling to the ground. Attendant Officer Han's men immediately moved to check his injury, but Lei Zexin, gritting his teeth, refused to be examined. He declared that hope was more important than his own life, a lesson he learned from Wen Bin and Feng Chengjun, and he wouldn't let them or himself down.
He quickly retrieved a new bow and, with a final burst of strength, hit the bullseye for a perfect ten. Following Lei Zexin, Yu Lexuan and Lu Zhaorong, the third and fourth members of their team, also achieved good scores. Wei Zhaohui, a strong archer on the opposing side, also earned a perfect thirty points. Finally, it was Wen Bin's turn. She delivered a stunning performance, hitting all three arrows for full marks, to the resounding cheers of the crowd.
Wen Bin's mother, who had placed a bet on her daughter's victory, shed tears of joy. During a break, Mu Xiao Man arrived to perform for the scholars. She was initially stopped by a guard due to Master Wang's presence, but her attendants advocated for her, and she had also sent a message to Yu Lexuan. Han Shengzhi attempted to gain her attention, inviting her to a prepared resting place with luxurious food.
However, Mu Xiao Man largely ignored him, instead walking over to speak warmly with Wen Bin. She mentioned sending Wen Bin a letter after a prior encounter, assuring him she wouldn't force their relationship. Wen Bin, surprised, stated he had never received such a letter. Han Shengzhi was visibly annoyed by Mu Xiao Man's clear preference for Wen Bin. The preliminary rounds concluded, with Han Shengzhi's team and Feng Chengjun's team advancing to the finals.
After the preliminary round, Mr Ding discreetly pulled Lei Zexin aside to treat his fever and injuries. He sternly warned Lei Zexin not to participate in the finals, emphasizing the importance of not exposing his true identity or the academy's secrets to Attendant Officer Han, who had grown suspicious. Mr Ding urged Lei Zexin to prioritize Yun's future, much like Feng Chengjun and Wen Bin.
Meanwhile, Attendant Officer Han received news that the "Book of Ten Thousand Words" incident was not traced back to any scholar from Yun Shang Academy, relieving him of potential conflict with Master Wang. The format for the Grand Archery Ceremony finals was revealed: targets would be moving, and each archer would have only one arrow. Teams would face off in five one-on-one matches determined by a draw, with the team winning the most matches being crowned champion.
The pairings for the finals were announced: Feng Chengjun would face Han Shengxiong, Yu Lexuan would compete against Wei Zhaohui, Lei Zexin was drawn against Gu Ziming, Lu Zhaorong against Lin Bing Shen, and Wen Bin against Han Shengzhi. Many observers commented on Wen Bin's bad luck in drawing Han Shengzhi, though she remained confident. Despite Feng Chengjun's left-handed shooting and the challenging distance, he asserted he would win against Han Shengxiong, a consistent top scorer.
Yu Lexuan, a strong archer from the previous year, would face Wei Zhaohui. Lei Zexin's match against Gu Ziming was deemed uncertain due to Lei Zexin's lack of prior experience in the ceremony, despite his recent ten-point shot. The match between Lu Zhaorong and Lin Bing Shen was also considered unpredictable, as Lu Zhaorong had shown significant improvement in Feng Chengjun's team. Mr Ding, however, expressed doubt that Wen Bin could defeat Han Shengzhi. The finals commenced.
Han Shengxiong, a formidable archer, scored nine points with his single arrow. Next, Feng Chengjun stepped up. He calmly released his arrow, hitting the bullseye for a perfect ten points, securing the first win for his team. Han Shengxiong apologized to Han Shengzhi for his loss, acknowledging Feng Chengjun's superior skill. Han Shengzhi, undeterred, encouraged Wei Zhaohui, the next archer for his team, to secure a victory. Wei Zhaohui promised to win and then successfully scored eight points with his shot. Yu Lexuan was next to compete.
