Episode Guide
Episode 1: # Student Food Poisoning
In the first episode, set in 2002, An Yan (played by Tong Li Ya) has just graduated and is assigned to He Ping Middle School in Changzhi County as a teacher. As she enthusiastically welcomes her lively group of students, a sudden incident shatters the calm—students begin to faint and show symptoms of vomiting. >>read more
Episode 2: # Lu Guangbin's Affair and An Yan's Decision to Divorce
In Episode 2, Fu Qingshui is successfully elected as the chef, which leaves Wang Jinhua feeling unsettled. She suspects that An Yan is intentionally undermining her and is convinced that there’s a hidden secret between An Yan and Fu Qingshui. Principal Fu observes this tension and bluntly points out to Wang Jinhua that An Yan even recommended her for managing the dormitory. >>read more
Episode 3: Lu Min Resigns
In Episode 3, Zhou Sheng Jie informs Cong Jun Sheng that An Yan has taken an unexpected day off and asks if he could cover her class. Concerned, Cong Jun Sheng immediately agrees to help. Upon entering the classroom, the students are curious about the new teacher, but the sudden change leaves them a bit unsettled, with some even dozing off. >>read more
Episode 4: # Cong Jun Sheng as Class Teacher
In the middle of the night, Zhong Yu Ke urgently knocked on An Yan’s door. He shared the tragic news that the respected teacher Yu Liang had suddenly passed away. With school not yet in session and many teachers absent, he asked An Yan to join the school’s funeral committee to help with the arrangements. Without hesitation, An Yan agreed, expressing her willingness to learn and assist in any way she could. >>read more
Episode 5: # Luo Xiaoxian and Li Yanjun's Fight
In Episode 5, Li Yanjun is boiling with anger, ready to confront Luo Xiaoxian for meddling and reporting him. Coincidentally, he runs into Principal Zhong, and they both pretend nothing is wrong, claiming all misunderstandings have been cleared up. Just when things seem to settle, chaos erupts at home—his dad shows up at school and is aware of Li Yanjun’s theft, adding to his frustration. >>read more
Episode 6: # Principal Zhong Resigns
In the latest episode, a viral video has stirred up significant controversy, prompting the education bureau to send inspectors to investigate the school. Zhou Sheng Jie has tirelessly defended Principal Zhong, but the situation is dire, and the bureau demands clear results. Although everyone knows that Principal Zhong is a good teacher, a reasonable resolution is essential in the face of public opinion. >>read more
Episode 7: # Tang Rui Xiong Protects An Yan
In this episode, An Yan arrives in the countryside and is taken aback when she sees villagers bathing near the pigpen, especially as a group of pigs watches her. Feeling uncomfortable, she asks her student Qiu Yun to keep watch at the entrance to ensure some privacy. Meanwhile, the students enthusiastically finish their farm chores, particularly rice planting, which they accomplish much faster than in previous years. The joy and sense of achievement on the children's faces signify that they can now dedicate more time to their studies. >>read more
Episode 8: Zhang Nan Meets Tang Rui Xiong
In Episode 8, Tang Rui Xiong tirelessly works on improving every corner of the school, making sure nothing that needs fixing is overlooked and adding what is necessary. An Yan watches this and can't help but feel sympathy for Tang Rui Xiong's situation. She tentatively asks if he would make the same choices if he could turn back time. Tang Rui Xiong gives a bitter smile and admits that back then, he had no choice. >>read more
Episode 9: Cong Junsheng's Dedication to Education in His Hometown
In a small town gently warmed by the winter sun, An Yan and Zhang Nan stroll and chat, eventually finding themselves at the corner of the street in front of Tang Rui Xiong's shop. There, they witness a heated argument between Tang Rui Xiong and his girlfriend, centered around the heavy topic of bride price, revealing the struggles and bitterness of life. >>read more
Episode 10: An Yan Helps Pan Shiyu
In Episode 10, An Yan returns from Principal Zhou's office just as Cong Jun Sheng is leading his students into the fascinating world of physics experiments. The laboratory is filled with enthusiasm as the students engage in hands-on practice and absorb theoretical knowledge. An Yan watches this scene with great satisfaction and gives Cong Jun Sheng a thumbs-up in appreciation. >>read more
Episode 11: An Yan Persuades Pan Shiyu to Return to School
In Episode 11, An Yan visits the Tian family farm, hoping to encourage the parents to support their children's education. However, Mr. Tian believes that the costs from now until college are too high for their family to bear. An Yan passionately argues about national policies supporting education, but the Tian family remains unconvinced. >>read more
Episode 12: Teachers Overcome Challenges to Provide Home Education
In Episode 12, An Yan feels comforted as she watches her former students achieve success. However, Guo Pinxian feels a sense of inadequacy for not being accepted into graduate school like his peers, instead becoming a civil servant in Wujiang County. He often reflects on his gratitude toward An Yan, recalling that eleven years ago, if it hadn't been for her and Principal Zhong visiting his home personally, he might still be farming. >>read more
Episode 13: Cong Jun Sheng Changes Zhang Hongyang
In Episode 13, Zhang Hongyang, in a moment of curiosity, sneaks into his neighbor's chicken coop to count how many chickens are inside. The neighbor, upon discovering him, is furious and ready to explode. Thankfully, Cong Jun Sheng arrives just in time and calmly talks him down, leading Zhang Hongyang back home. Lu Guang Bin watches this unfold and thinks to himself that Cong Jun Sheng is being too soft-hearted. He even wonders if Cong Jun Sheng has some ulterior motive, perhaps trying to earn a title by helping others. >>read more
Episode 14: Pan Shiyu and Her Classmates Get into Their Dream High School
In Episode 14, Director Li learns that Teacher An Yan is from Heping Middle School, which sparks his interest because Zhang Nan is also an alumnus of that school. It’s clear they share similar educational philosophies. After the first day of the high school entrance exams, Teacher An Yan asks her students how they felt about the test. Pan Shiyu admits it was quite challenging, and An Yan gently encourages her, reminding everyone to let go of today and give their all for tomorrow’s exam. >>read more
Episode 15: Cong Jun Sheng Stays at Peace Middle School for Love
In Episode 15, Cong Jun Sheng's loan period is about to end, and he approaches Principal Zhou to request a permanent position at the school. Principal Zhou had already been considering this but was hesitant to bring it up. Now that Cong has taken the initiative, Zhou eagerly submits a request to higher authorities. >>read more
Episode 16: An Yan Leaves Pinghe High School
In Episode 16, Cong Jun Sheng opens up to Principal Tian about why he wants to stay at Pinghe High School. He has someone special in his heart and wants to take a risk for her. Growing up, he was the family's little darling; his parents passed away early, and his sister worked hard to support his education. This is also why he chose to return to Tongjiang after graduation—he wanted to be closer to his sister. >>read more
Episode 17: An Yan Prepares for Enrollment at No. 14 Middle School
In Episode 17, An Yan arrives at her new school for registration. After introductions, the leadership announces that enrollment will begin this year, prompting a flurry of activity among the staff. With the end of July approaching and the school still disorganized, there’s a pressing need to recruit students without even having allocated spots. An Yan feels the pressure of this policy, but she hopes to negotiate for better conditions, only to be passed around by her superiors. >>read more
Episode 18: An Yan's Work on the Relocation of Gouxi Village
In Episode 18, An Yan and Xiao Fang arrive at Gouxi Village, a community set to be relocated, but the villagers are hesitant to take the first step. Upon reaching the village entrance, they hear the angry shouts of Zhang Guangsheng, whose son, Zhang Tianyang, is sprinting away. Unable to catch up, Zhang Guangsheng asks Lu Guang Bin for help from a distance. Without hesitation, Xiao Fang, who is quite athletic, dashes after the boy, while An Yan promises to help Xiao Fang get into school if he can catch up. >>read more
Episode 19: Child Falls into Water, Relocation Plans Fall Through
In Episode 19, An Yan bids farewell to Gouxi Village early the next morning and returns to Heping Middle School. Meanwhile, two vice principals are busy making recruitment calls, but their efforts are misunderstood, leading to a minor mix-up where they are thought to be scammers. Cong Jun Sheng, seeing that An Yan was safely returned by Lu Guang Bin, discreetly asks if they plan to reconcile. >>read more
Episode 20: Miao Nasha Becomes One of the First Relocation Households
In Episode 20, Miao Nasha unfortunately falls victim to Zhang Xiaowei's violent behavior. At a critical moment, Wen Jing rushes in with her brother to try to stop their father. However, Miao Nasha realizes that avoiding the situation isn't a solution, so she decisively decides to call the police. Wen Jing quickly goes to their neighbor, Hong Yang, for help and borrows a phone to report the incident. The police arrive swiftly and take Zhang Xiaowei away. >>read more
Episode 21: The Entire Village of Gouxi Village Agrees to Relocate to Shishi Zhong
In Episode 21, An Yan discusses future teaching strategies with the teachers. To boost enrollment, they decide to form groups, with Teacher Wu drafting the admissions brochure. They also plan to implement a scholarship system modeled after universities, offering rewards for outstanding academic performance to attract students. >>read more
Episode 22: Fourteen Middle School Officially Starts Classes
In Episode 22, the village of Gouxi holds a traditional nighttime dance around a bonfire. Fang Xiang proposes to An Yan the idea of inviting well-known figures from various industries to teach the children, aiming to discover and nurture their diverse talents. He thinks it’s a great idea and decides to present it to Director Li. >>read more
Episode 23: An Yan's Visit - Firm Proposal for Student Boarding
In Episode 23, Xiao Yang informs Lu Guang Bin about the situation: there are limited job positions available for relocation, but the higher-ups are looking for solutions. At this moment, an elderly grandfather who has just moved to the city struggles to identify similar buildings and often gets lost. An Yan encounters this issue and suggests that the various communities come together to hold events to raise awareness. >>read more
Episode 24: Fourteenth Middle School Granted Evening Study Qualification
In Episode 24, An Yan addresses the issue of student accommodations by directly informing the two principals. The third and fourth floors of the building are converted into separate dormitories for boys and girls, and students are responsible for maintaining cleanliness. An Yan even covers the costs to install a water heater in the hallway herself. Principal Wen feels that Fang Xiang and An Yan are still too young and believes that their school doesn’t meet the necessary boarding conditions, as the situation is quite complicated. >>read more
Episode 25: Report on No Evening Study Conditions at School 14
In episode 25, Director Ma visits School 14 in the evening and observes the students studying diligently. He shares the good news with An Yan that the higher-ups have approved evening study sessions. After school, An Yan, along with Principal Wen, patrols the area to encourage students lingering outside to go home and rest. >>read more
Episode 26: Cong Junsheng and Fang Xiang Sneak into the Nightclub to Rescue Students
Recently, our bureau received complaints about the evening study sessions at No. 14 Middle School. Director Ma was quite troubled, explaining that the school had communicated with every parent and that the students attended voluntarily. However, the person who reported the issue couldn't provide any real evidence, making it seem like they were just looking for trouble. Moreover, No. 14 Middle School hadn't caused any issues for the education bureau since the start of the school year, which is quite remarkable and should be commended. >>read more
Episode 27: An Yan and Cong Jun Sheng Meet Each Other's Parents
In episode 27, Director Ma arranged for Principal Wei from Dansha High School to discuss the complaints regarding the evening study sessions at School 14. An Yan explained that the situation at School 14 is unique, as most of the children do not have parents nearby, and evening study is essential for keeping them in line. It became clear that Principal Wei mistakenly viewed School 14 as a competitor, while An Yan emphasized the importance of holistic student development rather than just focusing on grades. Realizing the misunderstanding, Principal Wei decided not to pursue the complaints. >>read more
Episode 28: An Yan's Abduction
In Episode 28, Cong Jun Sheng buys a new car to make it easier to take Nuan Nuan and Yang Yang to school. It's his first day joining a training institution, and Principal Liang gifts him a cup to commemorate the occasion. Cong Jun Sheng revises the institution's learning plan, suggesting free club classes at the school to help discover the children's interests. Principal Tian approves this plan, stipulating that classes can be held but not promoted. >>read more
Episode 29: Episode 29
The police reviewed surveillance footage and discovered that a car from the Royal Dynasty appeared behind An Yan before disappearing into a blind spot for a while, then returning Team Leader Xiao conducted another raid on the nightclub but found no trace of An Yan >>read more
Episode 30: Fang Xiang's Tragic Sacrifice to Save a Student
In Episode 30, Yu Li Juan is thrilled to learn that she won’t have to teach a single class, so she rushes to school to thank An Yan. An Yan explains that, to take care of her health, she has arranged for her to work as an office clerk. However, due to recent policy changes, the salary for clerical positions is now lower than that of her previous teaching role, which immediately causes Yu Li Juan to feel anxious. >>read more
Episode 31: An Yan Discovers Student's Struggles with Depression
In Episode 31, Pan Shiyu successfully gained admission to a combined bachelor's and master's program, along with several scholarships. Grateful, she went to say goodbye to Teacher An Yan, expressing that without her support, she wouldn't be where she is today. Even more exciting for her was that the school had arranged a staff dormitory, allowing her to bring her mother to live with her. Although her mother had recently been injured in a fall and was having difficulty moving, Pan Shiyu was determined to keep her mother by her side and not let her feel lonely. >>read more
Ending 32: An Yan Recognized as a Provincial Outstanding Teacher
In Episode 32, Tian Xingwen impulsively took a classmate's phone, but the teachings of Teacher An Yan flashed in his mind, prompting him to quickly return it. Unfortunately, this scene was witnessed by other students, leading to a misunderstanding where he was publicly accused of being a thief, dragging his father's reputation into the conflict. A heated argument ensued. Teacher An Yan intervened, encouraging Tian Xingwen to express his feelings. Overwhelmed with guilt, he opened up, and An Yan gently comforted him, promising to help clear up the misunderstanding. >>read more