Your Highness, The Class Monitor Episode 2 Recap
> Your Highness, The Class Monitor Recap
On her first day at Qun Ying University, Su Nian Nian was given a tour of the campus by her outgoing roommate, Song Yuxi. Su Nian Nian observed the campus lacked a strong academic environment, noting that many students seemed disinclined to study.
They passed a classroom where students were engaged in Electric Welding assignments, and some enthusiastic seniors invited them to join their major, promising guaranteed jobs and cheap tuition with the help of "handsome seniors" who ensure no one fails. Su Nian Nian politely declined their offer. Song Yuxi then asked Su Nian Nian about her major, to which Su Nian Nian replied Mechanical Manufacturing, much to Song Yuxi's delight, as it was her major too.
Su Nian Nian then inquired about the library and study rooms. Song Yuxi led her to the old academics building, explaining that most classrooms were now repurposed as study rooms because few students at Qun Ying were interested in studying. Su Nian Nian, who had always valued academics, declared she would rather die than not study. As they continued their tour, they spotted a diligent student, whom Song Yuxi excitedly identified as Ye Xing Yu, "Mr. Wonderful No. 2."
She knew extensive details about him, including that he was 19 years old, a Cancer, a paragon of virtue and learning, a "super sunshine boy," and a specially recruited student who had no girlfriend. Song Yuxi proudly stated that her "spy," Xiao Huang, kept her informed about all the handsome guys on campus. After a while, Song Yuxi felt hungry, so they headed to the bustling cafeteria.
There, they encountered Ye Xing Yu, who generously offered them two bowls of noodles, claiming his roommates couldn't make it. Song Yuxi was thrilled. Su Nian Nian, having heard about "Mr. Wonderful No. 2," asked about "Mr. Wonderful No. 1." Song Yuxi identified him as Gu Zi Chen, a 20-year-old "kid from a rich family" who had studied Computer Science and Business Management at Princeton University and was known as "Cool Demon" for his love of basketball.
As she spoke, Gu Zi Chen walked into the cafeteria. Su Nian Nian's curiosity quickly turned to anger as she recognized him. A flashback revealed the truth: Shortly before her National College Entrance Exam, Su Nian Nian's father was driving her to the exam hall when they encountered a massive traffic jam due to an accident. Desperate not to miss the exam, Su Nian Nian got off and borrowed a shared bike, racing towards the exam venue.
Meanwhile, Gu Zi Chen, driving his car, had to brake suddenly to avoid an elderly man who ran a red light. Simultaneously, Su Nian Nian, biking nearby, fell and fainted. Gu Zi Chen initially mistook her for a con artist due to the distance between his car and her fall. However, seeing she remained motionless, he rushed her to the hospital.
Su Nian Nian woke up in the hospital, still disoriented and wanting to go to the exam, only for her father to sadly inform her that she had missed it. She unjustly blamed Gu Zi Chen for her predicament, believing he was a hit-and-run driver who caused her to miss the exam and consequently end up at Qun Ying University.
Back in the cafeteria, Su Nian Nian, unable to contain her fury at finding the "perpetrator," lunged at Gu Zi Chen with a fork, but he swiftly blocked her. She then slapped him across the face, stunning everyone, including Gu Zi Chen himself. Su Nian Nian cursed him as scum, while Gu Zi Chen, not wanting to argue with a girl, walked away. Later, Ye Xing Yu approached Gu Zi Chen, asking what had happened.
Gu Zi Chen recounted his version of the accident, feeling wronged that his act of kindness resulted in such treatment. Ye Xing Yu, who knew Su Nian Nian as a famous "studybug" from Dong Zhou No. 1 High School, realized that her presence at Qun Ying University was a direct consequence of missing her college entrance exam. He attempted to empathize with Gu Zi Chen, but Gu Zi Chen dismissed the idea, expressing his frustration.
Meanwhile, Xiao Huang, an opportunistic and dramatic student, had already posted a sensational story on his social media, framing the cafeteria incident as a dramatic confrontation between former lovers, with Gu Zi Chen as the "playboy" who betrayed Su Nian Nian. Su Nian Nian, after being dragged out by Song Yuxi for some retail therapy, was showing her friend a book lent to her by Ye Xing Yu.
He had given it to her while helping his friends sell their old books, remarking that people with glasses enjoy reading. Delighted, Song Yuxi interpreted this as a sign of affection, but her mood shifted when she saw Xiao Huang's post, expressing disbelief at Su Nian Nian's "complicated love life" with "Mr. Wonderful No. 1."
Su Nian Nian vehemently denied any romantic involvement, insisting there was no "story" between them, only an "accident" that led her to Qun Ying University and ignited her hatred for him. She was enraged by the false narrative and demanded to know Xiao Huang's whereabouts. Both Gu Zi Chen and Su Nian Nian converged on Xiao Huang, each demanding he delete the defamatory post.
They recounted their conflicting versions of the accident, with Su Nian Nian accusing him of a hit-and-run and Gu Zi Chen claiming she was a con artist. Their heated argument only reinforced Xiao Huang's belief in the dramatic "scandal," and he stealthily took more photos, planning a sequel. Gu Zi Chen, attempting to resolve the situation, offered Xiao Huang money, but Xiao Huang defiantly refused, proclaiming his integrity.
Su Nian Nian was further incensed by Gu Zi Chen's attempt to use money to cover up the incident, accusing him of believing money could solve everything, including hit-and-runs. As their argument escalated, Xiao Huang discreetly slipped away, leaving them to their unresolved dispute. Later that day, Gu Zi Chen returned home, where his parents insisted he attend a company celebration that evening to network with peers.
Gu Zi Chen reluctantly agreed to act as "the great Gu Wei Ye's son." At the lavish event, he was introduced to other children of Dong Zhou's elite, including Zhang Hai Yang, Yu Feng, and Li Xiao Xiao, and also met He Mei from Dong Zhou University. While mingling, Gu Zi Chen noticed Zhu Cheng, a Qun Ying University classmate, working as a server.
Attempting to avoid him, Gu Zi Chen inadvertently drew attention when Zhu Cheng accidentally spilled something on Zhang Hai Yang's limited-edition shoes. Zhang Hai Yang demanded Zhu Cheng clean the shoes. Zhu Cheng, recognizing Gu Zi Chen, appealed to him for help, mentioning they were classmates. However, Gu Zi Chen feigned ignorance, coldly asking if they knew each other, causing Zhu Cheng to denounce him as scum and promptly quit his job in indignation.
Gu Zi Chen then offered to pay for the soiled shoes, but Zhang Hai Yang was more offended by Zhu Cheng's audacity. Upon learning they were classmates from Qun Ying University, Zhang Hai Yang disparaged the institution as a "third-rate university." He Mei, however, defended Qun Ying, noting its focus on practical skills and high standards, and mentioned a bright classmate of hers also attended the school.
