Our Memories Episode 3 Recap
> Our Memories Recap
Ms. Chen was looking for something on the ground when Yang Guang appeared behind her, startling her. Yang Guang asked if she needed help, but she initially claimed she could manage. However, as Yang Guang prepared to leave, Ms. Chen sheepishly admitted she had lost her car key and needed his assistance. It had started raining, and Yang Guang had an umbrella, so he accompanied her back to her dormitory after they found the key.
The class welcomed a new student, Du Mingwei, who was quiet and awkward. When Yang Guang asked him to introduce himself, Du Mingwei only managed a few words. Yang Guang assigned him a seat next to Zhao Heng. Later, Wang Diqiu and Han Shuai invited Du Mingwei to play basketball, but he declined.
Han Shuai commented that Du Mingwei seemed arrogant and looked down on him for wearing old, apparently fake brand shoes, calling him ill-mannered, though he didn't seem like a typical expelled playboy, noting his old clothes and fake shoes. Director Jiang praised Ms. Chen's school magazine, specifically highlighting Wei Xing's creative message for senior students.
He mentioned the magazine documents the history of Xinghe High School and will be seen by many students in the future, emphasizing the need to manage it well. He asked Yang Guang, who teaches Chinese, to help Ms. Chen with the magazine's review, and Yang Guang agreed. With the school's 100th anniversary approaching, a Top 10 Singers Competition was announced. Ms. Chen expressed concern that this would impact senior students' studies, as parents were strict.
Yang Guang argued that they shouldn't force students to only study, recalling their own senior year lacked happy memories. He felt a competition wouldn't cause significant delays. To encourage participation, especially from senior students, the school decided each class must have at least one contestant. Wang Diqiu and Han Shuai excitedly planned to form a team with Zhao Heng, considering manly songs. However, students in Ms. Chen's class showed little interest, prioritizing their upcoming exams.
When Ms. Chen asked for volunteers, the general consensus was for Wei Xing to represent their class, as she was considered their only talented member and had handled similar tasks before. Jiang Wenwen seemed a little disappointed by this. Han Shuai returned to his family's restaurant and saw his parents arguing. His mother wasn't speaking to his father, who was hungry and joined Han Shuai for food.
Meanwhile, Guo Ting secretly signed up for the competition and tried to convince Han Shuai to sing with her, but he was reluctant. Ms. Chen's class, a key class, still had no volunteers despite other classes showing enthusiasm. Students continued to suggest Wei Xing, but Ms. Chen felt it wasn't fair to always rely on her. Wang Diqiu and Zhao Heng practiced playing the guitar but struggled with the timing.
Wei Xing pointed out their issues and offered to teach them to read music, as just watching videos was confusing. Ms. Chen came to class again about the competition sign-ups. Shi Wenke proactively volunteered Jiang Wenwen. Later, as Jiang Wenwen walked home after school, she felt someone following her. Preparing herself, she discovered it was Shi Wenke.
He explained he followed her to give her a new book about Sanxingdui culture from his father's bookstore, as it was inconvenient at school. Jiang Wenwen was very interested in the book and discussed Sanxingdui's connection to early cultures. Shi Wenke perceived her passion for archaeology, which she was reluctant to openly admit, fearing her parents' disapproval like her sister's experience.
Shi Wenke shared his father's own passion for books and disappointment that Wang Diqiu only visited the store to copy answers. He gave Jiang Wenwen a stress ball, encouraging her to pinch it when stressed. He asked why she wasn't participating in the singing competition, knowing she liked singing too. Jiang Wenwen admitted she was afraid of being laughed at by classmates who saw her only as a studious person, even though she actually wanted to sign up.
Shi Wenke then revealed he had already signed her up without her permission, which Ms. Chen was surprised to see on the list. When Jiang Wenwen returned home late, her mother Yan Li didn't scold her, only offering to make her a late-night snack. With Wei Xing's patient guidance, Wang Diqiu's guitar skills improved significantly. His group's performance of their original song "Imprint" was well-received by the audience.
When it was Guo Ting's turn to sing, she was visibly nervous and hadn't paid attention to the previous performance. She initially thought Han Shuai wouldn't join her, but he did, helping to liven up the stage atmosphere. As Jiang Wenwen's turn approached, she felt a sudden urge to back out and go home to do test papers. Shi Wenke felt awkward and apologized for signing her up without permission.
However, as the lights dimmed and the hall fell quiet, Jiang Wenwen made up her mind. She and Wei Xing stood on the stage. Jiang Wenwen's singing captivated the audience, and Wei Xing's dance was praised for its beauty. Jiang Wenwen won first place in the Top 10 Singers Competition, which instantly lifted her spirits. Her father, watching from the audience, felt proud of her performance. Upon returning home, however, Yan Li questioned why she missed night self-learning classes.
Her father mentioned her winning the singing competition, but her mother was not pleased. Yan Li stated that winning a singing competition was meaningless and only cared about Jiang Wenwen's exam results, echoing Director Jiang's perspective that such honors don't add marks to the national college entrance exam and she should focus on doing more test papers instead of wasting time. She told Jiang Wenwen to go back to her room and study.
