Your Highness, The Class Monitor Episode 32 Recap
> Your Highness, The Class Monitor Recap
Feeling humiliated after Gu Zichen made her lose face in public, He Mei decided she could no longer stay at Qun Ying. She packed her belongings and called her father to pick her up, complaining bitterly that Gu Zichen had been ruthless and shamed her publicly despite all her efforts to win his heart.
Enraged by his daughter’s distress, Mr. He, who was coincidentally on his way to Hao Cheng Group to discuss an investment, immediately pulled out of the deal, asserting he would not tolerate Gu Zichen’s behavior towards his precious daughter. Gu Wei Ye, seeing Mr. He’s furious departure while on the phone, correctly surmised that the investment was lost. Gu Wei Ye later attempted to salvage the deal by meeting with Mr. He.
He explained that he preferred not to interfere with the children’s personal matters and that Gu Zichen already had a girlfriend at university, hoping these issues wouldn't affect their business relationship. However, Mr. He remained steadfast, stating his daughter’s hurt was unacceptable and the investment was off.
Back at the office, Secretary Liu, concerned about Hao Cheng Group's financial stability due to the sudden withdrawal of funds, suggested that Gu Zichen could make a temporary sacrifice by dating He Mei, emphasizing it wasn't a marriage. Gu Wei Ye was furious at the suggestion, firmly refusing to sacrifice his son's happiness or use his children's emotions as a bargaining chip, as he didn't want Gu Zichen to repeat the same path he himself had taken.
Secretary Liu also prepared flowers for Gu Wei Ye to give his wife, Mrs. Gu, after his unsuccessful meeting with Mr. He. Gu Wei Ye declined to deliver them, rebuking Secretary Liu for presuming his intentions and for implying he only thought of his family when things went wrong. Meanwhile, Xiao Huang was distraught after his computer crashed.
When his friends told him about Gu Zichen and Chen Yuan's speed typing match, he realized they were responsible for his computer's demise, as they wanted to teach him a lesson. He rushed to Gu Zichen’s dorm, begging him to fix it and tearfully promising to only post positive content in the future. Gu Zichen, wanting Xiao Huang to learn his lesson, politely turned him away.
Xiao Huang then sought help from Chen Yuan, who directed him back to Gu Zichen. Next, Xiao Huang approached Su Nian Nian and Song Yuxi, pleading with Su Nian Nian to intercede for him. Both girls told him to reflect on his past habit of posting sensational and fabricated stories, even mentioning how he depicted them. Xiao Huang admitted his wrongs and swore to become a new man, promising to write only positive things.
They advised him to reflect and wait for news. Chen Yuan later counseled Gu Zichen to seize the upcoming class outing as an opportunity to reconcile with Su Nian Nian, remarking that "God sent Nian Nian down to vanquish" Gu Zichen for his past arrogance. Gu Zichen affirmed he would ensure Su Nian Nian wouldn't suffer and that his mother's acceptance was "almost settled."
He also revealed the ongoing cold war between his parents, which made it difficult to pressure Su Nian Nian at that moment, expressing concern for his lonely mother. Su Dazhi visited Su Nian Nian at the university, where Gu Zichen also met him. Gu Zichen apologized for missing Su Dazhi's birthday, explaining an unforeseen urgency. Su Dazhi, having heard about the situation, assured him it was not his fault, but rather a consequence of the previous generation's unresolved issues.
Gu Zichen shared that Su Nian Nian was still hesitant to reconcile because of his mother. Su Dazhi encouraged him to be understanding, believing Su Nian Nian would eventually come around, as she was a sensible child burdened by guilt towards her own mother. He then delivered the surprising news that Gu Wei Ye would not interfere in their relationship, which delighted Gu Zichen. Su Dazhi advised Gu Zichen to communicate more with Su Nian Nian during the upcoming outing.
The day for the Mechanical Class Two outing to the beach arrived. Before departure, Mr. Jiang Mu showed great enthusiasm, meticulously advising Dr. Jin on what to pack for a beach trip, including sunscreen and a parasol, to protect her beautiful skin. He even presented her with an "imported" gift, which turned out to be shampoo instead of sunscreen, much to Dr. Jin's amusement.
The students, including Yin Chuxia, Su Nian Nian, and Song Yuxi, noticed Mr. Jiang Mu's obvious affections for Dr. Jin and his romantic intentions for the beach trip. They discussed Dr. Jin's "playing hard to get" demeanor and decided to secretly act as matchmakers. On the morning of the outing, Mr. Jiang Mu eagerly waited for Dr. Jin, worried she might not show up. She arrived late, beautifully dressed, and he immediately helped her with her bags.
Their playful banter continued on the way, with Dr. Jin teasing him about being a proud counselor. During the outing, while everyone was enjoying themselves, Xiao Huang called Song Yuxi, reiterating his heartfelt apology and begging her to ask Gu Zichen to fix his computer. Song Yuxi and Su Nian Nian then spoke to Gu Zichen, who eventually agreed to repair Xiao Huang's computer once they returned. At the beach, Mr. Jiang Mu remained attentive to Dr. Jin.
When she slightly burned her finger during the barbecue preparations, he fussed over her, offering to blow on it, which she found both caring and overly dramatic. They chatted about his childhood ambition to lead an extraordinary life, and he playfully teased her about her age and admired her figure, leading to her playfully hitting him. The students couldn't help but notice their blossoming connection, commenting that they "glowed" together and were a "perfect match."
They vocally encouraged Dr. Jin not to let go of Mr. Jiang Mu and even playfully argued about who should pay for dinner, with Mr. Jiang Mu insisting on treating her. Later, Gu Zichen approached Su Nian Nian for a heartfelt conversation. He reassured her that his parents' issues would be resolved and his family would not fall apart. He explained that her father, Su Dazhi, supported their relationship and promised he would persuade his own mother to accept her.
Su Nian Nian, moved and reflecting on her father’s forgiveness of the past, concluded that she too should let go. She acknowledged that everything had passed and they should believe in a better tomorrow. Gu Zichen affirmed, "Everything that happened in the past, let's just treat it as a test from Heaven." He extended his hand, and Su Nian Nian, smiling, took it, sealing their reconciliation.
Zhu Cheng, in his persistent effort to win over Song Yuxi, tried to prevent her from wandering off alone. Song Yuxi, however, twisted her ankle. Zhu Cheng attempted to carry her but couldn't manage, causing her to get angry and accuse him of thinking she was fat.
She eventually accepted him, defending his perceived shortcomings by praising his ability to make her laugh and "ward off evil spirits," a declaration that impressed her friends, Su Nian Nian and Yin Chuxia, as a testament to true love. Meanwhile, Zhao Mingyuan continued to evade Yin Chuxia’s romantic overtures. He expressed gratitude for her help, but when directly asked if he admired or loved her, he chose "admire."
He cited his poor financial conditions, stating he didn't want to burden her or make her suffer, and insisted their relationship was purely "brotherly." Yin Chuxia, despite her efforts to explain that their bond was about his good character and shared dreams, reluctantly accepted his "brother" label. As he tried to leave, she cleverly feigned a leg cramp, forcing him to stay and help her to the barbecue.
Her friends, Chen Yuan and others, tried to persuade Zhao Mingyuan to let go of his insecurities and pursue Yin Chuxia, pointing out that she was clearly not materialistic. However, he remained steadfast, believing his family background made him unsuitable for a relationship.
As the outing continued, Chen Yuan revealed a secret to Su Nian Nian and her friends: he had discovered that Dr. Jin and Mr. Jiang Mu were already "online dating," with Mr. Jiang Mu using the username "A Lonely Fisherman By The Riverside." He proposed that they only needed to give them a slight push to formalize their relationship in real life.
