Our Memories Episode 14 Recap
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At the celebratory banquet held after Grandma's passing, the adults were lively, eating, drinking, and talking about business and life, calling it a joyous occasion because she had lived a long life. Meanwhile, Diqiu, Guo Ting, and their friends sat quietly, visibly distressed and unable to eat. Guo Ting was particularly disturbed by the adults' behavior, questioning how they could be so cheerful when Grandma was gone.
Wei Xing explained that it was a local custom for funerals to be lively, hoping the deceased would leave peacefully, but Guo Ting still couldn't understand why they didn't seem sad. Overwhelmed, she left the table, and Han Shuai followed her. Guo Ting broke down crying, saying she didn't have a grandmother anymore, and Han Shuai comforted her. Diqiu also found it difficult to remain at the table and retreated to Grandma's room.
Looking through her belongings, he discovered a box filled with his old game card collection. Finding the cards triggered vivid childhood memories. He remembered showing his "scary" cards to Grandma, who, despite saying they were frightening, would always carefully put them away. He also recalled playful arguments with Guo Ting over who Grandma loved more, like when Grandma would braid Guo Ting's hair. The weight of these memories combined with his grief became too much, and he cried.
Wei Xing found him there and comforted him, asking what was wrong. Diqiu replied with sorrow that he no longer had a grandmother. With the new semester beginning after the winter break, Wei Xing reminded Han Shuai that they should make an effort to keep the atmosphere light and avoid mentioning Grandma around Diqiu and Guo Ting to prevent upsetting them. Guo Ting seemed to be her usual carefree self. However, Diqiu had noticeably changed.
He no longer relied on others to copy homework and completed his assignments himself. At home, his parents were surprised by his new habits. Aunt Li went to wake him up one morning and found his room tidy, only to discover he was already downstairs preparing breakfast. Wang Jianmin found this change in behavior unusual, but Aunt Li hoped it meant he was growing up.
As Diqiu served breakfast, he automatically reached towards Grandma's empty seat, momentarily forgetting she wasn't there. In class, Zhao Heng enthusiastically showed Diqiu and Han Shuai a game disc for a popular online game, suggesting they play together. Both Diqiu and Han Shuai declined, stating they had quit playing games to focus on the upcoming college entrance exam. Diqiu even urged Zhao Heng to dedicate his mind to studying, which greatly surprised Zhao Heng.
Shortly after, Yang Guang entered the classroom and spotted Zhao Heng trying to conceal the game disc. Yang Guang confiscated the disc, much to Zhao Heng's despair, and instructed him to come to the office with him.
Leading the class, Yang Guang instructed the students to thoroughly memorize "E'Pang Palace," explaining that while it hadn't appeared on previous exams for years, it remained a key point and had a high probability of being tested this year, including on the upcoming mock exam whose results would be posted publicly. Li Jin boasted to his classmates about receiving intensive tutoring from a teacher from Peking University during the winter break.
His classmates were more interested in Shi Wenke's study methods, asking him where he found his tutor. Shi Wenke replied that he didn't feel he needed one, which his peers found more impressive, noting that achieving good grades without tutoring was truly skillful. Jiang Wenwen arrived late to class and briefly greeted Shi Wenke as she made her way to her seat; Wei Xing quietly observed this interaction.
During a class break, Guo Ting burst into the room, announcing that she had decided to pursue the Directors' art exam pathway and had just secretly signed up for classes starting that evening. She declared herself a future rising star in the film industry. Diqiu and Han Shuai were taken aback that she hadn't discussed such a significant decision with them, calling her impulsive and the decision serious.
Guo Ting defended herself, asserting that becoming a director was her dream and required taking action. Wei Xing expressed support, believing Guo Ting had given it careful thought and adding that the art exam had a lower admission score requirement compared to the regular college entrance exam.
When asked when she had the idea, Guo Ting initially said "this morning" but then clarified she had considered it since Chinese New Year, only making the final decision today, a revelation her friends found hard to believe. Diqiu and Han Shuai left to focus on studying. Guo Ting then went to her first art training class, accidentally bumping into someone filming outside the building. Inside, she met the teacher, who was in a state of meditation.
The teacher gave her a list of 100 essential films to watch and review before the exam, instructing her to adopt a professional perspective as a designated "member of the industry." As she left the class, Guo Ting commented that artists must be crazy. Returning home, Guo Ting seemed affected by the intensity of the art class.
She informed her family that the living room television would now be exclusively hers for studying films for her art exam, which she considered part of her learning. Diqiu and Wang Jianmin protested, as they needed the TV for watching sports and other things. Guo Ting insisted, calling movie-watching essential for her path and reminding Diqiu of his impending college entrance exam. Wang Jianmin eventually conceded.
Wei Xing pointed out a practical issue: there was no DVD player in Guo Ting's room. Diqiu agreed. Wei Xing suggested they use their shared "base," which had a TV, a DVD player, and snacks, as a suitable place for Guo Ting's studies. Everyone agreed this was a good solution. Later, Guo Ting was shown at the base attempting to watch films, but she soon fell asleep surrounded by popcorn and snacks.
Wei Xing was tutoring Diqiu, expressing frustration that he struggled to remember key concepts despite his efforts. Diqiu admitted his difficulty recalling information during tests, wondering if he was less intelligent than Shi Wenke or if his family's genetics were the cause. Wei Xing dismissed his speculation, telling him to focus on studying instead of unrelated thoughts. Diqiu insisted he was trying but found the dense text of knowledge points confusing and headache-inducing.
Wei Xing then showed him cards with NBA team logos, which he identified instantly, explaining that he easily remembered visual patterns. Inspired, Wei Xing took a pen and drew simple patterns next to test questions or notes, suggesting Diqiu use these visual anchors to help him remember the corresponding information. Diqiu was excited by this new approach, praising Wei Xing as his "goddess." In the school office, Yang Guang was examining the game disc he had confiscated from Zhao Heng.
Ms. Chen entered and inquired about the time for an upcoming teaching session. Upon seeing the disc, she reacted with surprise and apparent misunderstanding. Yang Guang attempted to explain it belonged to Zhao Heng, but Ms. Chen quickly provided the meeting time, which was 9:30, and awkwardly hurried away, suggesting he go home early to rest.
