Our Memories Episode 5 Recap
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When Wang Diqiu walked into the classroom, he saw Han Shuai and others gathered together. Zhao Heng complained about Du Mingwei being dull and saying he missed his personal space, feeling that every breath taken beside Du Mingwei felt wrong. Han Shuai agreed that Du Mingwei seemed strange. He recounted seeing Du Mingwei at his mother's restaurant, learning that he was Aunt Du Juan's nephew and was from Sichuan, helping with goods because his aunt was busy.
Han Shuai found it odd that Du Mingwei, a 12th grader, had transferred so far from his hometown to his aunt's place instead of preparing for the local college entrance exam. He suggested they keep this information private as it was personal. Later that evening, Aunt Du Juan returned home to find Du Mingwei had prepared dinner.
Checking his school bag, she discovered the breakfast steamed buns she had packed for him were still there, untouched, which made her feel a pang of concern for him. The next day, a rumor circulated in class that Du Mingwei's family sold fish. Wang Diqiu wondered if Han Shuai had spread it, but Han Shuai denied it.
Someone mentioned Han Shuai's previous speculation that a family selling fish might not make much money, suggesting it meant Du Mingwei could only afford fake shoes. Du Mingwei, having overheard the conversation, felt hurt and confronted them, asking what was wrong with his family selling fish and why they needed to analyze him like detectives. Han Shuai tried to explain it wasn't him who spread the rumor.
As Han Shuai stood up during the argument, he accidentally knocked Du Mingwei's chair over. Guo Ting kindly tried to help pick it up, but in doing so, accidentally spilled the contents of Du Mingwei's bag onto the floor. Du Mingwei became visibly agitated, quickly gathering his things himself, rejecting help from both Guo Ting and Wang Diqiu. That evening, while studying, the friends discussed the incident.
Han Shuai was still frustrated by Du Mingwei's angry reaction to their attempts at kindness. Wang Diqiu felt it was important for classmates to get along since they saw each other daily. Wei Xing suggested that the core issue was communication, especially between boys, which could easily lead to tension.
She advised them to give Du Mingwei some space for now and wait for a more opportune time to talk to him, as forcing the issue currently would only worsen the situation. The others agreed that Wei Xing's advice made sense. During geography class, Guo Ting was called on to answer a question by Teacher Du, but her response, based on exam-taking tricks rather than actual knowledge, caused Teacher Du to become frustrated.
Afterwards, Yang Guang announced that the school would be organizing an earthquake drill the following day, instructing students to hide under sturdy tables during the initial tremor and then evacuate in an orderly manner to the open playground. However, during the drill simulation, Du Mingwei was visibly trembling, clutching his bag tightly, and appeared distressed. Han Shuai and Wang Diqiu noticed his condition and tried to approach him to see if he was okay, but he seemed unresponsive or agitated.
Feeling concerned about Du Mingwei's state, Wang Diqiu considered telling Yang Guang, but he was unsure how to approach the teacher without making things more awkward for Du Mingwei. Seeing the two students waiting outside his office, Yang Guang called them in. They expressed their concern, mentioning that during the drill, Du Mingwei looked pale and they had previously seen items like steamed buns, bread, and an emergency flashlight in his bag, which seemed unusual.
Wang Diqiu then tentatively asked Yang Guang if Du Mingwei might have transferred from Wenchuan. That night, Du Mingwei was plagued by a nightmare, vividly reliving the Wenchuan earthquake and calling out for his parents. Aunt Du Juan rushed to his side and comforted him, assuring him that he was safe. The rumor about Du Mingwei being from Wenchuan and his parents having died in the earthquake quickly spread throughout the school.
Du Mingwei confronted Han Shuai, believing he was responsible for spreading the story. However, Guo Ting tearfully stepped forward and confessed that "she" was the one who had spread the earlier rumor about his family selling fish and had spoken about him behind his back, explaining that she had seen him helping out at the market and made assumptions, not knowing about his tragic past. She apologized profusely for her big mouth and insensitivity.
Despite Guo Ting's confession and the friends' attempts to assure him they were there for him, Du Mingwei remained angry, questioning who else knew, and stormed out of the classroom after a tense exchange with Han Shuai and Wang Diqiu. Guo Ting felt deep guilt over her actions, regretting that she hadn't followed Wei Xing's advice about respecting Du Mingwei's privacy.
Wei Xing comforted her, telling her she was unique like a star and resilient, and gifted her a dress to cheer her up, which her friends complimented. The next day, Du Mingwei came to Han Shuai's family restaurant to deliver goods for Aunt Du Juan. He realized he had forgotten his wallet and offered to bring the small amount of change later.
Han Shuai told him not to worry about it, but Du Mingwei became angry and insisted he would return with the exact change, frustrating Han Shuai, who didn't understand his rigid attitude, especially since their families were friends. Meanwhile, Guo Ting used the school's midday broadcast to dedicate a song to Du Mingwei in the 'Xinghe Music Column', hoping music could offer him comfort and letting him know they were with him. However, Du Mingwei did not appreciate the gesture.
He went to the broadcast station, angrily confronted Guo Ting, accused her of having a grudge against him, and demanded she turn off the broadcast, grabbing her arm. Han Shuai and Wang Diqiu arrived just as the confrontation escalated. Yang Guang also appeared and intervened, punishing the four students by making them stand together holding hands, scolding them for their immature behavior in 12th grade.
Wei Xing brought them water, but Du Mingwei refused it, leaving Han Shuai bewildered by his reactions to their attempts at kindness. Later, Yang Guang called Han Shuai and Wang Diqiu to his office. He explained that while Du Mingwei's actions were wrong, their good intentions might be misunderstood because they grew up in happy families and couldn't fully grasp certain feelings.
Yang Guang shared a personal story from college, where despite his family's poverty, the school and classmates were very kind, even providing a scholarship and a special "Love Card" for cheaper meals. He explained that while he wasn't bullied, the public nature of the "Love Card" and the resulting sympathy made him feel different and alienated, to the point where he sometimes preferred going hungry to using it.
He concluded that while their hearts were in the right place, excessive sympathy wasn't necessarily the best way to help. Reflecting on Yang Guang's words, Han Shuai and Wang Diqiu understood that their actions might make Du Mingwei feel singled out due to his past trauma. They agreed that treating him with equality and sincerity, and giving him time, might be better.
Wang Diqiu initially wanted to apologize in class, but Han Shuai pointed out it would only draw more attention and embarrass Du Mingwei. Considering the upcoming weekend, they decided it would be best to sincerely apologize by visiting Du Mingwei at his home.
