Episode 22 recap: Luo Qi Qi worked very hard, but her English grades didn't improve.
Guan He borrowed a pile of books this time but only managed to read one before they were due. She had to return all the books. Meanwhile, she dropped a few places in the final exams, so her mother arranged for her to attend a cram school during winter break. The reason she constantly strived for excellence was that she lived in a restructured family. Only by being outstanding could she and her mother's position be somewhat secure.
Luo Qi Qi finally understood Guan He's difficulties, but Guan He didn't want to be Cinderella. She only wanted to be a little princess. Although she envied Luo Qi Qi's freedom, she didn't want anyone to know about her family situation. Luo Qi Qi promised to keep Guan He's secret and turned her focus back to studying.
Zhang Jun studied with Luo Qi Qi every day. Seeing Luo Qi Qi's dedication, he was also influenced and became much more diligent than before. Luo Qi Qi realized that the school's pace didn't suit her. According to her own situation, she decided to listen attentively in class and appreciate the wonderful feeling of engaging in a dialogue with knowledge. She focused only on challenging problems. Since her English was weak, she wrote down everything the teacher said and spent half an hour every morning memorizing English. She believed that as long as she persisted until the college entrance examination, she would definitely achieve good results. If she still couldn't reach her goal by then, she would accept her fate.
The homeroom teacher suspected that Luo Qi Qi had reverted to her old ways because she hadn't been submitting assignments recently. The teacher called her to the office to reprimand her. Unexpectedly, Luo Qi Qi presented several assignments she had completed over the weekend, proving that she only focused on difficult problems. She even asked the teacher about a question she didn't understand on the spot. The homeroom teacher was satisfied and didn't pursue the matter further.
Guan He noticed that Luo Qi Qi was rapidly attacking the past exam papers for the senior high school entrance examination. She followed Luo Qi Qi's pace and they both worked hard together. Zhang Jun, following Luo Qi Qi's instructions, even studied diligently, even when he wanted to have fun. He finally understood the Pythagorean theorem and was delighted, but Mi Mi came looking for trouble.
Mi Mi suspected someone of wrongdoing and prevented Zhang Jun from leaving. She demanded that he undergo an inspection and even asked to check his backpack after he cooperatively emptied his pockets. Zhang Jun got angry, but Mi Mi took advantage of the crowd and poured out the contents of his backpack, mocking him when she saw his study materials.
Although Zhang Jun was angry, he managed to keep his composure. After picking up his things, he went home and lay on the couch, sulking. Just when his mood was getting worse, Luo Qi Qi called him while his family was asleep. Luo Qi Qi's concern once again pulled him away from the darkness, and a smile returned to his face. He told Luo Qi Qi a story before ending the call.
Luo Qi Qi started waking up half an hour earlier every day to study English. When Xu Hui Zhong saw her getting up so early for the first time, he asked for the reason. Upon learning that Luo Qi Qi was studying, he was both surprised and delighted. From that point on, Luo Qi Qi persisted in her routine. However, her efforts seemed to bear no fruit as her English grades didn't improve. She kept doing practice papers, but there were always mistakes, which made her start doubting herself. She not only lost her appetite but also contemplated giving up once again.
Xu Xiao Bo sensed Luo Qi Qi's mood and worried that something might happen to her. He followed her all the way to the riverbank and became concerned when he saw her extending one foot halfway out. Fortunately, Luo Qi Qi was just sitting by the riverside, lost in her thoughts. Luo Qi Qi was firm in her decision not to give up. She returned home with the intention to continue studying but found her parents in a state of distress due to Luo Yuan Yuan running away after leaving a note. They immediately went out together to search for her.
When Luo Qi Qi found Luo Yuan Yuan, she was being threatened by someone demanding money. Without hesitation, Luo Qi Qi charged forward and scared off the three individuals with a fierce posture. She then took Luo Yuan Yuan to a nearby area by the water to tend to her injuries.
Through this incident, Luo Yuan Yuan had a change of heart towards Luo Qi Qi. She felt that Luo Qi Qi was someone she could rely on and developed a sense of admiration for her. Luo Yuan Yuan had left home this time because she couldn't continue her studies and was worried about working in a factory.
Luo Qiqi urged Luo Yuanyuan to start working hard now, as there was still time. Xu Huizhong was pleased to see the two opposing daughters' relationship easing, and she felt happy inside.
Luo Qiqi finally attempted a real exam question for the college entrance examination. While Guan He admired her, she had mixed feelings. Guan He's mother was once again waiting downstairs at home, and she told Guan He that as long as her grades were excellent, her stepfather would send her abroad. Although Guan He was happy, the pressure was overwhelming, especially since her recent exam results had declined, adding more pressure to her. She realized that she couldn't calm down and study tonight; she couldn't help but crumple the homework in her hands.
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