When You Be Me Episode 19 Recap
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After Mu Xiangxiang and Qiao Nan swapped bodies, Qiao Nan (in Mu Xiangxiang's body) found himself at the small theater, feeling overwhelmed by juggling rehearsals and schoolwork. Mu Xiangxiang (in Qiao Nan's body) urged him to finish his Chinese homework before rehearsal began, as it was impossible for Qiao Nan (in Mu Xiangxiang's body) to study openly with the study group without drawing attention.
A colleague teased Qiao Nan (in Mu Xiangxiang's body) about efficiently managing studying, dating, and performing all at once, while Qiao Nan (in Mu Xiangxiang's body) mentioned Helena teaching him dance moves later. Suddenly, Qiao Yuanshan and Qiao Rui arrived at the theater. Panicked, Qiao Nan (in Mu Xiangxiang's body) quickly asked a colleague to inform Mu Xiangxiang (in Qiao Nan's body) to hide. Mu Xiangxiang (in Qiao Nan's body) was startled and quickly hid.
Qiao Nan (in Mu Xiangxiang's body) immediately confronted Qiao Yuanshan and Qiao Rui, asserting that the person they were looking for was not there and that she and Qiao Nan had long ceased contact. She firmly reiterated her commitment to avoiding puppy love before college. Qiao Yuanshan, however, was unconvinced, citing rumors of Qiao Nan frequently visiting the theater and accusing them of trying to secretly date in a new location. He instructed Qiao Rui to search the premises.
Just then, Mu Defeng and Xiaoyu arrived, bringing mung bean soup for their daughter. Mu Defeng fiercely defended Qiao Nan (in Mu Xiangxiang's body), stating his absolute trust in her word that Qiao Nan was not there. He also criticized Qiao Yuanshan for always blaming Qiao Nan (in Mu Xiangxiang's body) whenever Qiao Nan caused trouble, such as running away from home.
Qiao Rui, following his father’s orders, opened a changing room door to search, only to find a girl changing clothes inside. He quickly shut the door, profusely apologizing. This girl was, in fact, Mu Xiangxiang (in Qiao Nan's body), who had disguised herself. After Qiao Yuanshan and Qiao Rui left, Mu Defeng reminded Qiao Nan (in Mu Xiangxiang's body) to take care of her health and avoid triggering her asthma, which Qiao Nan (in Mu Xiangxiang's body) acknowledged.
Once Mu Defeng and Xiaoyu departed, Mu Xiangxiang (in Qiao Nan's body) emerged, confirming that her disguise had successfully fooled Qiao Rui. Qiao Nan (in Mu Xiangxiang's body) playfully remarked on how well Mu Xiangxiang (in Qiao Nan's body) fit into the clothes, and they speculated about Qiao Rui’s suspicions, jokingly comparing their situation to Romeo and Juliet, with Qiao Nan (in Mu Xiangxiang's body) lamenting being "born into the wrong family" due to the strict parental supervision.
That night, both Mu Xiangxiang and Qiao Nan dreamt they were Romeo and Juliet, being forcibly separated by their families. Qiao Nan woke up with a start, screaming about not wanting to be separated, only to discover that their souls had swapped bodies once again. The next day, Qiao Nan and Mu Xiangxiang met. With finals approaching, Qiao Nan (in Mu Xiangxiang's body) expressed little confidence in improving his scores by thirty points.
Mu Xiangxiang (in Qiao Nan's body) reassured him, highlighting his recent progress and noting that they could now openly join the study group. She promised to personally tutor him, boosting Qiao Nan's (in Mu Xiangxiang's body) confidence, who then vowed to impress the Director with his improved performance. Meanwhile, the Director, while serving food, sneezed and accidentally ended up with an enormous plate of rice, which his colleagues helped him finish.
Mu Xiangxiang (in Qiao Nan's body) diligently tutored Qiao Nan (in Mu Xiangxiang's body), employing unique methods to help him memorize English vocabulary. The study group remained lively and focused, with female students playfully swatting male students who dozed off. After some time, Qiao Nan's (in Mu Xiangxiang's body) academic performance significantly improved, earning praise from Mu Xiangxiang (in Qiao Nan's body).
However, his joy was short-lived as Mu Xiangxiang (in Qiao Nan's body) presented him with a stack of additional practice papers, prompting a silent groan from Qiao Nan (in Mu Xiangxiang's body). The night before the exams, Qiao Nan (in Mu Xiangxiang's body) confessed that he had intentionally performed poorly in the past to stay in high school.
He expressed his reluctance to graduate and grow up, fearing he would have to follow his brother Qiao Rui’s path, whom he now saw as a miserable, "hollow mask," destined for studying abroad and working under his father’s relentless pressure. Mu Xiangxiang (in Qiao Nan's body) countered, explaining that everyone must eventually grow up and face their responsibilities. She emphasized the critical importance of studying hard for one's future, especially for those without a wealthy family safety net like his.
She acknowledged that Qiao Nan's recent experience working had opened his eyes to the harsh realities of lacking education and skills in society. They both pledged to do their best in the upcoming exams to save the Taekwondo club. The final exams concluded, and all members of the Taekwondo club, encouraged by their collective efforts, surpassed the target of improving their scores by thirty points, with some even achieving fifty-point increases. The teacher then announced the start of summer vacation.
However, Qiao Nan (in Mu Xiangxiang's body) solemnly announced that he had failed, falling short by two points. He deeply apologized to his teammates for letting them down. From another classroom, Mu Xiangxiang (in Qiao Nan's body) watched his apology with concern. The Director arrived at the Taekwondo club with staff, ready to dismantle it. The members rushed to plead for reconsideration, highlighting their impressive average score improvements.
The Director acknowledged their significant progress and expressed his genuine happiness for them. However, he insisted on upholding the strict rule that "each" person had to improve by thirty points, not just the average. He pointed out Qiao Nan (in Mu Xiangxiang's body) being two points short, asking if they lacked the courage to accept defeat.
The Director then encouraged other members like Wu Fei, Chen Yanyan, and Zhao Gang to focus on their regular studies, believing they had the potential for higher education. Guo Zhi passionately argued that the Taekwondo club was more than just a training facility; it was their "light of freedom," a sanctuary for "bad students" who felt marginalized and judged by academic standards. The Director dismissed their passionate plea, accusing them of forming cliques and being undisciplined.
Feeling utterly defeated and unable to face his teammates, Qiao Nan (in Mu Xiangxiang's body) decided to apply for a transfer to another school for the next semester. Mu Xiangxiang (in Qiao Nan's body) confronted him, urging him to fight for the Taekwondo club instead of giving up. She suggested meticulously checking every exam paper, even for a one in ten thousand chance of a grading error.
As the Director was leaving, Qiao Nan (in Mu Xiangxiang's body) and Mu Xiangxiang (in Qiao Nan's body) hurried to stop him. Qiao Nan (in Mu Xiangxiang's body) asserted that a multiple-choice English question had been graded incorrectly, arguing that it was a flaw in the question itself rather than his answer. The homeroom teacher then played the listening comprehension audio, and an English foreign teacher was invited to review the problematic question.
The foreign teacher confirmed that the question's phrasing was ambiguous, making both Qiao Nan's chosen answer (A) and the official answer (C) valid. With the three additional points, Qiao Nan (in Mu Xiangxiang's body) successfully met the passing criteria, and the Taekwondo club was saved. The elated members cheered Qiao Nan (in Mu Xiangxiang's body) for his unexpected proficiency in English, and they promptly began moving their equipment back into the club.
Later, Qiao Nan successfully advanced to senior year, much to Qiao Yuanshan’s delight. To celebrate, Qiao Yuanshan cancelled his business engagements and hosted a family party, having a chef prepare all of Qiao Nan’s favorite dishes. A family member praised Qiao Nan's progress, remarking that his previous experience delivering food had taught him valuable lessons, and confidently predicted he would easily get into a good university.
Qiao Yuanshan, though privately pleased, maintained a modest facade, stating he would be content if Qiao Nan simply attended classes and avoided trouble. Annoyed by his father's dismissive tone, Qiao Nan (in Mu Xiangxiang's body) defiantly declared that if he truly applied himself, achieving more than a thirty-point improvement and getting into a top university would be no problem. Qiao Yuanshan was secretly overjoyed by his son's newfound ambition, while Qiao Rui agreed with his brother's capabilities but subtly reminded him to keep his priorities straight.
