Please Classmate Episode 17 Recap
> Please Classmate Recap
More photos of Yuan Caixi and Ye Jingxi together were exposed online, causing Ye Jingxi's public relations team to work tirelessly, and Bawan and his team were also deeply worried. Upon hearing that some fans had gone to Yuan Caixi's house to confront her, Ye Jingxi immediately rushed out. As the online investigation delved deeper, details of Ye Jingxi's childhood, including his family's move when he was in third grade, were unearthed, much to Yuan Caixi's anger.
Bawan called Yuan Caixi to inform her that Ye Jingxi was likely heading to her home to intercept the fans. Yuan Caixi, Li He, and Yuan Haoxi quickly left Li He's house and made their way towards Yuan Caixi's residence. As they neared her home, they were pursued by a large group of fans, but Ye Jingxi arrived just in time, drawing the fans' attention away from Yuan Caixi. Later, Ms. Hua fainted and was rushed to the hospital.
Ye Jingxi went to visit her, but Bawan firmly blocked him, insisting that he return home instead of causing more trouble. Meanwhile, back at home, Yuan Caixi asked Li He if he wasn't going back home. Li He replied that he was, then pulled Yuan Haoxi upstairs to Yuan Haoxi's room. From there, Li He and Yuan Haoxi entered Yuan Caixi's room through the balcony door.
Li He declared that they would sleep in her room to protect her, a suggestion that, as expected, led to them being promptly kicked out. That night, Yuan Caixi had a lengthy phone call with Han Yayi. Yuan Caixi deduced that the photos were originally from classmates' QQ spaces, with others edited out but her face only blurred, suggesting the initial leaker didn't intend to harm "her" but merely sought attention.
She then confided that she had already guessed the identity of the person who initially leaked the photos to the paparazzi but wanted to find an opportunity to confirm her suspicions before revealing it to Han Yayi. Concerned about Yuan Caixi's safety at home, Han Yayi offered her a place to stay for a few days. Yuan Caixi declined, explaining that the fans had dispersed, and she had both Yuan Haoxi and Li He at home.
Han Yayi expressed surprise that Li He was still there, then asked if Yuan Caixi wasn't touched by all he had done for her. The next morning, Ms. Hua called to arrange a press conference for Ye Jingxi to address the ongoing situation, only to be informed that he was already live-streaming. In his livestream, Ye Jingxi apologized for his personal life occupying public resources and for not being discreet enough.
He thanked his fans and colleagues, then earnestly requested that no one disturb his classmates or friends, emphasizing that they were genuine friends. He stated that the circulating photos had all been doctored and assured everyone that his agency and he would find the source of these fake photos and defend their rights legally.
He concluded by apologizing for letting Ms. Hua down and promised to learn to be a wise person who cares for others, vowing to focus on making music and hoping his fans would appreciate that side of him. Later, Ye Jingxi sent a message to Yuan Caixi, informing her that they had identified the person who initially leaked the photos and had sent her the evidence.
Yuan Caixi and Li He reviewed the information, showing little surprise as they had previously suspected the individual. Ning Zeyu then called Yuan Caixi, and she told him they had found the photo leaker. Ning Zeyu explained that merely identifying the person wasn't enough; they needed to get the individual who published the rumors to delete the posts or issue a clarification to resolve the issue completely.
He mentioned having already found the publisher's private email address via their IP address and was now looking for a way to arrange a meeting. Li He took the initiative, sending an email to the publisher, claiming to have more photos of Ye Jingxi, and successfully lured them to a meeting. At the meeting, Yuan Caixi confronted the person, Pan Hao, explaining the severe consequences of using doctored photos to maliciously spread rumors and defame others online.
She warned that if Ye Jingxi's company pursued legal action, Pan Hao would not only have to delete the photos and issue a public apology but also compensate for all economic losses. Li He urged Pan Hao to immediately delete the posts, publish an apology statement, and reveal the truth, or they would hand over all his personal information to Ye Jingxi's company for further action. Ye Jingxi later had a private conversation with Pan Hao.
Pan Hao, feeling deep remorse, apologized, revealing he had been threatened by a paparazzi, and his phone had been hacked, leading to his QQ ID being stolen. He explained that he had always yearned for attention but felt overshadowed by more popular classmates like Ning Zeyu, Yuan Caixi, the athletic students, and eventually Ye Jingxi. Ye Jingxi expressed understanding for Pan Hao's feelings, acknowledging that he, too, chose to be an artist to be seen by more people.
He encouraged Pan Hao to strive for what he wanted through his own efforts, rather than relying on others. Pan Hao then apologized to Ye Jingxi and the others present, and they all forgave him. For their celebration at Ye Jingxi's house, Yuan Caixi attempted to cook curry beef stew for Li He, Yuan Haoxi, and Ning Zeyu. However, her culinary efforts resulted in a "dark cuisine" dish that even she couldn't bring herself to eat.
Ultimately, the four friends ended up eating instant noodles together. Afterwards, Ning Zeyu reflected on the Pan Hao incident, sharing how it made him realize that everyone has their own struggles, broadening his perspective beyond just competing for first place. Yuan Caixi, as class monitor, expressed regret for not having noticed Pan Hao's struggles sooner, wondering if things would have turned out differently if they had paid more attention to him.
