Our Memories Episode 2 Recap
> Our Memories Recap
When Wei Xing appeared, she was considered a goddess by everyone, including Wang Diqiu, her presence like a summer breeze that was always refreshing and clean. In contrast, Guo Ting was seen as the noise that followed the breeze, often fading into the background. As the monthly exam approached, everyone prepared, but Wang Diqiu remained unconcerned, expressing confidence in his ability to stay in the middle of the rankings, neither first nor last.
After the results were announced, discussions filled the air. Wei Xing placed second, and Shi Wenke took first place. Wang Diqiu, true to his word, had no specific rank but was satisfied with his usual middle-of-the-pack performance. Wei Xing urged him to study diligently, believing he could get into a good university. Shi Wenke, focused on understanding his errors, sought out Ms. Chen for clarification. Besides her academic pursuits, Wei Xing continued her intensive dance training with Ms. Lu.
Ms. Lu praised Wei Xing's talent for dance and suggested she consider applying to schools in bigger cities for more professional training and exposure to better dancers. Wei Xing hesitated, finding the idea of going far away daunting, partly because she worried about her father being alone. Meanwhile, Jiang Wenwen, who placed third in the monthly exam, faced harsh criticism from her mother, Yan Li.
Yan Li constantly compared Jiang Wenwen to Wei Xing, much to her husband Jiang Limin's disapproval. Yan Li demanded that Jiang Wenwen copy every wrong answer ten times and write a detailed thousand-word summary explaining why she made the mistakes, forbidding her from sleeping until it was done. Jiang Wenwen felt unfairly treated and sought refuge in the restroom to cry, feeling her mother was excessively strict.
The next day, on the playground, Jiang Wenwen was listening to music when Shi Wenke approached her. She offered him an earbud, and they listened together. Jiang Wenwen began to hum, captivating Shi Wenke, who couldn't help but steal glances at her. Wang Diqiu's exam results also reached his Aunt Li, who decided to orchestrate a study session with Wei Xing. Aunt Li feigned an errand to leave the two alone.
That evening, while Wei Xing was tutoring Wang Diqiu, the power suddenly went out. Startled by the darkness and accompanying thunder, Wang Diqiu instinctively hugged Wei Xing. Wang Diqiu's parents and Aunt Li arrived just then, catching the two in a hug. They pretended not to see, but joked about a past arranged marriage between them, causing Wang Diqiu considerable embarrassment.
Later that night, Guo Ting, Han Shuai, and Shi Wenke joined Wang Diqiu and Wei Xing, and the five friends slept on Wang Diqiu's single bed, reminiscing and sharing their future aspirations. Han Shuai planned to inherit his family's business. Shi Wenke hoped to write great literary works. Guo Ting envisioned a career as a singer and actress. Wei Xing simply wished to join a dance troupe after college.
They talked until they drifted off to sleep, just as they had often done as children. Guo Ting tried various efforts to enhance her appearance, including a new hairstyle and a dress, hoping to be seen differently by the boys. However, their reactions were frustrating, with comments comparing her unfavorably to Wei Xing and often referring to her as "brother." Feeling unseen and disappointed, Guo Ting confided in Wei Xing, who encouraged her to be herself.
Guo Ting later gave the dress to Wei Xing, who accepted it. Separately, Han Shuai privately complimented Guo Ting's hair, which lifted her spirits. Still uncertain about her future path, Guo Ting decided to start by taking on a role in the school broadcast. During a break, Wei Xing was looking through a notebook containing compiled wrong answers. Several classmates assumed it was her meticulously organized work and asked to borrow it.
To their surprise, the notebook belonged to Jiang Wenwen, who generously offered to share it. Wei Xing felt that Jiang Wenwen, despite her reserved demeanor, was kind-hearted beneath the surface, a sentiment Shi Wenke readily agreed with, casting another look towards Jiang Wenwen. One evening, Ms. Chen was working alone in her office when the power went out. As she composed herself to continue working by candlelight, someone suddenly touched her back, giving her a fright.
Guo Ting expressed her frustration with novels and what she saw as men's lack of appreciation, lamenting being called "brother" even after attempting to look nice. She shared her desire to experience love and the confidence that comes from being liked, contrasting it with Wei Xing's singular focus on dance and applying to universities in Beijing. Guo Ting decided she wanted to write novels and even asked Shi Wenke for help.
Guo Ting took on the role of host for the school's Xinghe Literature broadcast, where she shared the book "Reminiscences of Old Times in the Southern City." At a bookstore, two books were purchased. Guo Ting showed off a dress to Han Shuai and Shi Wenke, only to be met with teasing remarks and comparisons to Wei Xing. Feeling upset, Wei Xing arrived to cheer her up, and Guo Ting ended up giving the dress to Wei Xing.
