Our Memories Episode 11 Recap
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Wang Diqiu expressed his confusion, feeling that despite his efforts, his grades weren't improving, and he believed Wei Xing looked down on him and spent more time with Li Jin. Han Shuai spoke frankly, urging Wang Diqiu to consider if he had truly given his utmost effort, agreeing with Wei Xing that Wang Diqiu was irresponsible for himself.
Han Shuai then explained his own newfound maturity, citing his family's bankruptcy and the need to consider his parents' future after seeing his father age and lose strength. He encouraged Wang Diqiu to cherish the present and study diligently. The principal announced the upcoming New Year's Day performance, emphasizing the importance of balancing studies and relaxation for Grade 12 students.
Li Jin showed no interest in participating, while Wang Diqiu, spurred by his conversation with Han Shuai, decided to focus intently on his studies. Director Jiang assigned Guo Ting the responsibility of overseeing the performance programs for Grade 12. However, with the college entrance exam nearing, few students had signed up. Director Jiang asked Wang Diqiu, Han Shuai, and Shi Wenke to register and mentioned finding Wei Xing.
When Guo Ting went looking for Wei Xing, she overheard Ms. Lu in the dance studio advising Wei Xing to concentrate solely on her dance training for upcoming school recruitment events. Ms. Lu stressed that consistent practice, not just talent, was the true path to success in dance and that any slacking would lead to regression, instructing Wei Xing to prioritize dance practice.
At home, Wang Diqiu struggled with vocabulary, endlessly reciting words starting with 'A', which Guo Ting found tedious. Guo Ting received a call from her parents, who informed her they would return for New Year's Eve and that her father had earned a significant amount of money that year. To boost sign-ups for the performance, Guo Ting used the school's broadcast time during a break to promote the event, announcing that the top prize would be a Bubugao repeater.
Alarmed by her unconventional announcement, Li Jin rushed to the broadcast room to stop her. Guo Ting's promotional efforts were highly effective, quickly filling all the sign-up slots. Wang Diqiu reviewed the registration list, noting that most of the participants were top students primarily motivated by the prospect of winning the repeater. Wei Xing deliberately tried to avoid Wang Diqiu when they encountered each other. Han Shuai noticed the lack of communication between them.
As the New Year's Day performance began, many of the early acts consisted of poetry recitations by the academic elite, which the audience found uninteresting. Guo Ting started to doubt her capabilities as the head of the organization department. Wei Xing reassured her, telling her not to worry too much and hinting that life often holds surprises. Just as Guo Ting was feeling disheartened, she couldn't find Han Shuai, Wang Diqiu, and Shi Wenke, worrying they wouldn't perform.
However, Li Jin, serving as the host, announced a performance by the school's top boy group. To Guo Ting's surprise, Wang Diqiu, Han Shuai, and Shi Wenke appeared on stage, dressed sharply. Their energetic dance performance captured the audience's attention, getting teachers and students alike involved and excited. Following the performance, everyone praised it as the most exciting and memorable performance in the school's history, particularly for the Grade 12 students.
Jiang Wenwen was kept at home by Yan Li to focus on studying. She couldn't resist secretly watching the New Year's Day performance on her computer, but Yan Li discovered her. Yan Li reprimanded Jiang Wenwen for not achieving the top rank academically. Overwhelmed, Jiang Wenwen finally shouted back at Yan Li before retreating to the bathroom.
Wang Diqiu had a serious conversation with Wei Xing, handing her his ID card as proof of his commitment to stop visiting internet cafes. Seeing his clear resolve, Wei Xing decided to listen to him. Wang Diqiu made a small request, admitting his dislike for Li Jin and asking Wei Xing not to spend too much time with him.
After Yan Li had fallen asleep, Jiang Wenwen quietly slipped out of the house and met Shi Wenke, who had been waiting for her at a phone booth. They ran off together, full of joy. As a light snow began to fall, Wang Diqiu, Han Shuai, Guo Ting, Jiang Wenwen, Shi Wenke, and Wei Xing gathered by the sea.
They excitedly shouted their dreams aloud while waiting for the countdown to the New Year and the fireworks, wishing for their aspirations to come true. Guo Ting declared her wish to become the best director, Han Shuai aimed to be a leading figure in finance, Shi Wenke aspired to write the greatest literature, Jiang Wenwen dreamed of becoming an archaeologist, and Wei Xing wished to be a renowned dancer.
Wang Diqiu expressed his determination to get into a university in Beijing, silently hoping to be with Wei Xing there. The year 2008 concluded amidst the burst of fireworks, bringing a realization that perhaps the most beautiful scene wasn't the reflection of fireworks but the gathering of friends. New Year's Eve arrived, and Guo Ting anxiously awaited her parents' return, while everyone prepared to watch the Spring Festival Gala.
Guo Ting's parents had taken a Motorcycle, but the driver took a wrong turn into an area with no phone signal, preventing Guo Ting from contacting them. Fearing they might have broken a promise to return, just like when she was a child, Guo Ting was visibly worried.
Eventually, her parents arrived, and the extended group, including Guo Ting's family, Wang Diqiu's family, Han Shuai, Shi Wenke, Jiang Wenwen, and Wei Xing, gathered at Wang Diqiu's home to celebrate the New Year together, anticipating a better year ahead. Before dinner, several people debated whether a 'Fu' character they were sticking was straight or crooked, arguing until Wei Xing confirmed it was indeed crooked, prompting them to re-stick it.
Jiang Wenwen's older sister, Jingjing, returned home to a warm welcome from Yan Li, although Jingjing appeared weary. During the family dinner, Yan Li lavished praise on Jingjing's academic achievements and her position as Vice President of the student union at a prestigious university, urging Jiang Wenwen to emulate her sister's success. Jingjing remained somewhat distant, preoccupied with matters on her phone related to the student union.
Later, Wang Diqiu's father, Guo's father, and Han Shuai's father discussed the economic hardships of the past year. Guo's father mentioned his factory provided meal coupons to laid-off employees, while Han Shuai's father lamented losing his business and now depending on his ex-wife. Guo's father also spoke about the challenges facing the architectural industry. They all agreed that 2008 had been difficult but resolved to face future challenges head-on with resilience and determination, looking forward to a more prosperous year in 2009.
