Episode 31 recap: Destiny Undecided, We're All Dark Horses
In the 31st episode, the latest round of driving simulation exams has just begun. Ling Dong's scores have dropped quite a bit, but he still narrowly beat out Lan Jing Hui, placing just ahead of him. However, both of them ended up in the reinforcement class, which concerned Principal Zhang. He specifically called Ling Dong in to talk, asking why he only answered half the multiple choice questions.
Ling Dong explained that he had misread the question numbers and couldn't change his answers by the time he realized his mistake. Principal Zhang didn't say much more, but privately understood that Ling Dong was likely a bit distracted.
When Ling Dong's mom found out he had dropped to the reinforcement class, she grew very worried. She rarely contacts the school, but this time reached out to Principal Zhang to inquire about Ling Dong's situation.
Principal Zhang told her that Ling Dong and Lan Jing Hui had previously formed a study group and were very close, like brothers. This time, Ling Dong may have intentionally performed worse in order to study together with Lan Jing Hui. Hearing this explanation, Ling Dong's mom felt a bit reassured.
She also brought in some old sheet music used by Ling Dong's dad as a memento, hoping to encourage Ling Dong. Principal Zhang suggested they all get together, but Ling Dong's mom politely declined, saying they lacked for nothing at home.
Later, Ling Dong and Lan Jing Hui became seatmates again, and Ling Dong said he would keep working hard. Lan Jing Hui was concerned that Ling Dong's intentionally poor performance would worry his mom, but Ling Dong told him he had already discussed it with her and she need not worry. The two began studying together, and soon Lan Jing Hui tested into the sprint class, with Ling Dong still by his side.
Qing Tian also made it into the reinforcement class, leaving only Xiao Xiao Hua still in the supplementary class.
Xiao Xiao Hua felt a lot of pressure, as she had gone against her mom's wishes to pursue painting. She worried that if she couldn't get into Beijing University, her dream would be over. Ling Dong encouraged her, telling her that even if she didn't get into Beijing U, there were still many other choices where she could continue painting.
Hearing this, Xiao Xiao Hua felt much better and became more determined in her studies.
One day after school, Ma Yi Ming happened to hear Xu Meng Yu's voice in the distance, being confronted by some hoodlums. Without hesitation, he threw down his bike and ran over to pull Xu Meng Yu to safety. On the way, he encountered Lan Jing Hui and the others, and together they successfully scared off the thugs.
That night, Ma Yi Ming walked Xu Meng Yu home, and she told him her goal was to get into Rong University. After she left, Ma Yi Ming began discreetly researching Rong U's admission requirements, and unusually started appearing in the self-study room. Xu Meng Yu also proactively drew closer to him, and they began studying together, encouraging one another.
Time flew by quickly, and the gaokao (college entrance exam) was soon approaching. Mr. Fang gave the students his final lesson, reminding them the exam was just one day away. Everyone waited anxiously and excitedly for this momentous occasion, knowing that regardless of the outcome, it would be an important life experience.
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