Wind Direction Episode 11 Recap
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Jia Daiyu prepared breakfast for her children, giving Cheng Yaya the egg yolks and Cheng Miaomiao the egg whites, as Yaya preferred yolks. However, Miaomiao immediately complained, accusing her mother of favoring Yaya. She insisted she wanted two egg yolks, even though Jia Daiyu reminded her that she usually found yolks dry and tasteless. Annoyed by Miaomiao's stubbornness, Jia Daiyu cooked two more yolks and made her eat them, warning her not to waste food.
Yaya kindly offered to eat them if Miaomiao couldn't finish. Meanwhile, Yuan Shanqing was taken to the police station. Ms. Han, her teacher, arrived and spoke with Mr. Jiang, the police officer. Mr. Jiang explained they needed to clarify some information with Yuan Shanqing and requested Ms. Han's cooperation. He asked if anyone had visited Yuan Shanqing at school recently, to which Ms. Han replied she hadn't seen anyone.
When asked about any unusual behavior, Ms. Han mentioned a few instances of lateness and a sick leave for a dog bite and fever after vaccination, supported by a hospital bill. She couldn't confirm if anyone accompanied Yuan Shanqing to the hospital. Ms. Han also admitted she didn't know much about Yuan Shanqing's father, Yuan Yong, only what she had heard from others, as she was new to the school.
She also noted Yuan Shanqing's introverted nature and reluctance for home visits. Ms. Han wondered if Yuan Yong was back, but Mr. Jiang only stated they were still investigating and needed Yuan Shanqing's confirmation. Back at school, the girls in class were discussing Qiang Xiaowa's new, handsome haircut. Cheng Miaomiao, however, was in a bad mood. Li Si informed Miaomiao that the police had come for Yuan Shanqing because of her father.
Soon, the entire class was buzzing with rumors, assuming Yuan Shanqing was complicit in her father's crimes. Cheng Yaya staunchly defended Yuan Shanqing, arguing that being questioned by the police didn't make her a criminal. Luo Zheng then publicly challenged Cheng Yaya, claiming he had seen Cheng Yaya and Yuan Shanqing together at the hospital late at night with a "toddler." Cheng Yaya clarified that the child was Yuan Shanqing's younger sister, Yuan Shanzi, not Yuan Shanqing's child.
Luo Zheng continued to mock them, accusing Yuan Shanqing of making up stories. Enraged, Cheng Yaya almost got into a fight with Luo Zheng, declaring that only the police had the right to label Yuan Shanqing a criminal. The other students joined in, spreading malicious rumors and claiming Yuan Shanqing was a bad influence on the class.
Cheng Yaya passionately fought back, demanding they produce evidence that Yuan Shanqing had committed a crime or that the school intended to expel her. He accused them of making hurtful accusations without any basis. At the police station, Yuan Shanqing explained to the police that she had initially gone to the hospital alone and only later met Cheng Yaya. She admitted she had wanted to shield Cheng Yaya from the negative attention she received because of her father.
Ms. Han understood her reasoning but stressed the importance of telling the complete truth. Yuan Shanqing insisted she had not seen Yuan Yong again, revealing old scars on her arm as proof of the abuse her father had inflicted upon her and her sister. She expressed her wish for him to be caught soon, so she and her sister could finally live in peace.
She described how Yuan Yong, disappointed at having two daughters instead of a son, had taken out his frustration on them. Later, Gao Feiyang arrived at the police station to learn more about the case. Mr. Jiang showed him photos of Yuan Yong, describing him as a wanted criminal responsible for two violent robberies in other regions—one involving a brick and another a dagger—indicating his increasingly deranged state.
Police had received tips of someone resembling Yuan Yong near the oilfield's long-distance bus station, and other truck drivers reported Yuan Yong saying he was tired and wanted to get money from home. These clues suggested Yuan Yong was still lurking in the vicinity and might return to find his daughters. Ms. Han, understanding the gravity of the situation, assured the police of the school's full cooperation and emphasized the paramount need to protect Yuan Shanqing's safety.
Upon her release, Yuan Shanqing rushed to her neighbor's house to retrieve Yuan Shanzi, only to be told that Zi had already been picked up by an unknown person. The neighbor, clearly annoyed by her family's troubles, mentioned that Granny Chen had gone to the hospital. Worried, Gao Feiyang and Ms. Han followed Yuan Shanqing as she frantically searched for Granny Chen and Zi at the hospital, but found no trace of either.
Sitting in the hospital corridor, tears streaming down her face, Yuan Shanqing was found by Cheng Pengfei. She tearfully explained that her sister was missing and she didn't know who had taken her. Cheng Pengfei offered to contact the police. It turned out that Cheng Yaya had picked up Yuan Shanzi. He brought Zi to his room and gave her cookies to comfort her.
When Jia Daiyu returned home, Cheng Yaya and Cheng Miaomiao tried to hide Zi, but their attempt failed. Jia Daiyu questioned Cheng Yaya about his connection to Yuan Shanqing. Cheng Yaya explained that he had gone to Yuan Shanqing's house, found Granny Chen in a hurry to go to the hospital after losing the keys, and took Zi home.
While Jia Daiyu understood his good intentions, she was anxious about getting involved with Yuan Yong's problematic family and urged Cheng Yaya to have Yuan Shanqing take Zi away. Cheng Miaomiao then casually mentioned that Yuan Shanqing had been taken by the police that day, further alarming Jia Daiyu. Despite her concerns, Jia Daiyu lovingly prepared milk for Zi and sternly instructed her children to keep Zi's presence a secret.
Later, Cheng Pengfei returned home, accompanied by Gao Feiyang and Yuan Shanqing. Jia Daiyu warmly greeted Gao Feiyang, inquiring about Miaomiao's academic progress, while pointedly maintaining her distance from Yuan Shanqing. Cheng Pengfei tried to speak with Jia Daiyu about Yuan Shanqing, but Jia Daiyu remained firm in her conviction that associating with Yuan Yong's family would only bring trouble.
After leaving the Cheng household, Gao Feiyang walked Yuan Shanqing and Zi home, where they were met by a relieved Ms. Han, who had been waiting for them. The next day at school, Yuan Shanqing found her desk dumped in the hallway. Cheng Yaya immediately confronted the other students, challenging their bullying tactics. Overwhelmed, Yuan Shanqing started to cry and attempted to leave, but Cheng Yaya stopped her.
He warned her that leaving would only confirm the bullies' accusations, making her a "fraudster" in their eyes. He encouraged her to bravely face them and assert her innocence. Empowered by his words, Yuan Shanqing defiantly carried her desk back into the classroom. She declared that while her father, Yuan Yong, was indeed a fraudster who had harmed many families, she would not apologize for his actions because he didn't deserve it.
She stated that the police would punish him, but she had committed no wrong. Yuan Shanqing firmly stated that she only wanted to peacefully attend school, and while they could dislike her or spread rumors, they had no right to force her to leave. As long as the school did not expel her, she would continue to study there. During class, Yuan Shanqing wrote "Thank you" in her notebook.
Later, Li Si's mother, Niu Lingling, told him that his math mock test score was surprisingly good. Li Si felt a pang of worry, knowing he had copied all his answers from Qiang Xiaowa, which made him wonder if Qiang Xiaowa was secretly intelligent. For the Mid-Autumn Festival, Cheng Yaya thoughtfully placed several boxes of egg yolk mooncakes, which he remembered Yuan Shanqing loved as a child, outside her door.
When he returned home, he found an identical box of mooncakes at his own door. Yuan Shanqing and Zi had brought them, and inside, she had left the money she owed Cheng Yaya.
