When You Be Me Episode 14 Recap
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Mu Xiangxiang came downstairs and immediately embraced her parents, weeping with relief and joy. She expressed how much she had missed them, her heart stirring at the sight of her mother’s homemade fried egg noodles, her favorite dish. She even felt a sense of familiarity and longing upon hearing her paternal aunt-in-law's footsteps, shouting across the courtyard how much she had missed her.
Her parents were visibly startled and concerned, unsure how to process their daughter’s intense emotional display, and decided to postpone their planned discussion about puppy love. Meanwhile, Luo Meisheng greeted Qiao Nan as he came downstairs, eager for him to join them for breakfast. However, Qiao Nan brushed her hand away and left arrogantly without a word.
Qiao Yuanshan, his father, watched in anger, remarking that Qiao Nan couldn't even manage a simple "goodbye" after they had all waited for him to eat together. At school, students greeted Mu Xiangxiang as "Boss Xiang." Luo Yong, a male student, approached her with his class notes, but Mu Xiangxiang told him he no longer needed to take notes for her.
Luo Yong, initially confused and worried he had done something wrong, was relieved when she clarified and thanked him for his efforts. Shortly after, Qiao Nan arrived, excited to see Mu Xiangxiang. To prevent him from causing a commotion, Mu Xiangxiang discreetly agreed to meet him at their usual spot at noon. Qiao Nan continued to gaze at her, making her blush and hide her face behind a book. He playfully teased her, moving closer as she grew shyer.
Though happy, Mu Xiangxiang gestured for him to return to his seat, but both continued to steal glances at each other. During class, the Director observed Qiao Nan's undivided attention on Mu Xiangxiang, clearly not focusing on the lesson. He then noticed other students distracted with toys and reading materials, collecting a box full of confiscated items. Qiao Nan, however, had nothing to confiscate, his eyes fixed solely on Mu Xiangxiang.
Later, the Director, intrigued by a confiscated web novel about "soul swapping," initially dismissed the concept as unscientific. However, he soon recalled Mu Xiangxiang’s recent unusual behavior, such as riding what seemed to be Qiao Nan’s motorcycle, and their strikingly altered personalities.
He then consulted other teachers, who confirmed the changes: Mu Xiangxiang, once a good student, was now struggling and couldn’t answer questions about history, instead mentioning "Honor of Kings," while Qiao Nan, previously a poor student who often slept in class, was now excelling and actively participating. The Director also reviewed their past exam papers, noting a stark difference in handwriting between their current and previous work, reinforcing his suspicion of a soul swap.
Convinced, the Director summoned a psychiatrist and both students' homeroom teachers for a test. He dramatically announced that the school had experienced an "anti-scientific, anti-ethical incident" orchestrated by Qiao Nan and Mu Xiangxiang. If his suspicions were proven, the students would be taken away by the doctors. He then presented a wooden board and challenged "Qiao Nan" (the actual Qiao Nan, now back in his body) to demonstrate his taekwondo "signature move."
Qiao Nan, after confirming the Director was serious, effortlessly shattered the board with a kick, even breaking the Director's glasses. Undeterred, the Director turned to "Mu Xiangxiang" (the actual Mu Xiangxiang) and posed an advanced chemistry question. Mu Xiangxiang confidently provided a detailed and correct answer, explaining she had pre-studied the material. She also apologized for her previous "wild" behavior, which had caused trouble for others.
When pressed about the handwriting discrepancy on their exam papers, Mu Xiangxiang explained that Qiao Nan had forced her to write his name on her papers, and she had written her name on his. Qiao Nan, standing nearby, confirmed this "bullying" story. Next, the Director asked "Qiao Nan" (the actual Qiao Nan) to recite specific school regulations, which Qiao Nan did flawlessly. Despite all explanations, the Director remained fixated on his "soul swapping" theory, repeatedly insisting on it.
The two doctors, however, concluded that the Director himself was under immense pressure and exhibited signs of mental distress, and promptly took him away. Following the incident, Qiao Nan's teacher, Teacher Mo, visited Qiao Yuanshan to apologize for the school's "mistake" and praised Qiao Nan’s recent excellent performance and improved character, noting he was actively learning from a top female student.
Simultaneously, Mu Xiangxiang’s teacher, Teacher Wang, visited her parents to inform them of Mu Xiangxiang’s declining grades and encouraged them to provide more supervision. Later, Qiao Nan called Mu Xiangxiang and arranged to meet at the playground after dinner. Mu Xiangxiang readily agreed. As Mu Xiangxiang attempted to leave, her paternal aunt-in-law confronted her, accusing her of being in a "puppy love" relationship, "gold-digging" by being picked up in luxury cars, and possibly being taken advantage of.
Mu Defeng, furious, defended his daughter, and his wife, Xiaoyu, threw a towel at the paternal aunt-in-law, telling her to clean up herself. Mu Defeng and Xiaoyu then went to comfort Mu Xiangxiang. They told her they didn't object to her making friends but strictly opposed puppy love. Their main hope was for her to focus on her studies, get into a good university, and escape their current living situation in the urban village.
They also brought up Teacher Wang's concerns about her grades, but affirmed their belief in her ability to manage her own life. After her parents left, Mu Xiangxiang carefully gathered all of Qiao Nan’s belongings into a box. Later, Mu Xiangxiang met Qiao Nan at the playground, bringing the box of his things. She returned the items and politely asked him to collect any of her belongings he still had at his place.
Qiao Nan, in turn, presented her with some supplementary textbooks. Mu Xiangxiang then tried to clarify her intentions, suggesting they should maintain a respectful distance now that their souls had swapped back. Qiao Nan, however, seemed to misunderstand, expressing his belief that everything was back to normal since their souls were restored and the Director's issue had been resolved.
