In a Class of Her Own Episode 7 Recap
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During a painting class, Wen Bin struggled with the assignment to paint a roommate’s portrait, admitting to a complete lack of drawing skills. Feng Chengjun offered to help, suggesting Wen Bin use him as a model. As Wen Bin studied Feng Chengjun, a subtle flutter stirred within her, signaling a shift in her feelings. Determined to get expelled, Wen Bin began to emulate Lei Zexin’s rebellious behavior. However, the instructors still viewed her as a good student.
The painting teacher, seeing her lack of skill, even offered private lessons, much to Wen Bin's dismay. Undeterred, Wen Bin adopted Lei Zexin’s slovenly style of dress and followed him everywhere, insisting on joining all his activities. Exasperated, Lei Zexin challenged Wen Bin to strike a new student, Lin Bing Shen. Wen Bin gathered her courage and provoked Lin Bing Shen, who, seeing the intimidating Lei Zexin nearby, dared not retaliate.
Afterward, Wen Bin was crushed to learn that the student had just received a letter stating his parents were gravely ill. Overcome with guilt, she faced the judgment of her classmates. Lei Zexin patted her shoulder, remarking that unlike himself, Wen Bin was better suited to be a good student. That evening, Feng Chengjun confronted Lei Zexin.
He pointed out that while Lei Zexin came from an influential family, Wen Bin was a humble student supporting her mother and a seriously ill sister. Feng Chengjun warned that if Wen Bin were expelled, her future would be ruined, and urged Lei Zexin not to lead her astray. He challenged Lei Zexin, questioning if returning to a life as a black market writer was the better future he envisioned for Wen Bin.
Angered by Feng Chengjun’s unsolicited advice, Lei Zexin retorted that he had no right to decide Wen Bin’s future and defiantly took her out for drinks. They arrived at Mingren Tavern, where Han Shumin saw their unkempt attire and doubted they had money for drinks. Inside, they witnessed thugs harassing a young woman. Lei Zexin and Wen Bin intervened, but in the ensuing chaos, they accidentally shattered the tavern's heirloom Wine God Statue.
When the innkeeper demanded compensation, Lei Zexin left his student tag as collateral, promising to return with the money. Upon scaling the wall back into the academy, they found Han Shengzhi and his followers waiting. Wen Bin, still hoping for expulsion, boldly confessed to hitting Lin Bing Shen and drinking off-campus. The next day, the innkeeper caused a commotion at the academy gate, and Wen Bin again took full responsibility.
Her eagerness for punishment was cut short when Feng Chengjun sternly informed her that expulsion from Yun Shang Academy meant permanent removal from the official registry, barring her from ever holding public office, entering another academy, or even working as a clerk. Wen Bin was horrified, realizing the dire consequences for her younger brother, whose identity she was using. Believing Lei Zexin had orchestrated the situation, Feng Chengjun again confronted him, warning him not to jeopardize Wen Bin's future.
Meanwhile, Wen Bin, desperate to protect her brother's prospects, pleaded with Principal Feng and the instructors for another chance. The principal, deeply disappointed, initially decided to expel both Wen Bin and Lei Zexin. However, Mr. Li argued that Wen Bin, a rare talent recommended by Master Wang, was likely led astray by bad influence and deserved a second chance. To ensure fairness, the principal decreed that the entire student and teacher body would vote on their expulsion.
Fearing the outcome, Wen Bin sought support from her classmates, but they avoided her. A sympathetic student explained that her name was on the same petition as Lei Zexin's. Since most students wanted the troublesome Lei Zexin gone, she was suffering by association.
