Episode 10 recap: 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.
Afterward, An Yan approaches Cong Jun Sheng and quietly brings up the topic of the class change, expressing her concern for his feelings. Cong Jun Sheng responds with a faint smile, his eyes reflecting a contrast between the past and the present. He recalls the heavy pressure he felt when he first took over from Teacher Lu, but now that burden seems to have transformed into motivation and belief. He admits that he feels more at ease now, filled with a desire and determination to find a bright future for these children. An Yan earnestly entrusts the future of the class to Cong Jun Sheng.
Time flies, and two years have passed. Cong Jun Sheng's class is now on the brink of graduation. During a class meeting, he encourages the high-achieving students to pursue their dreams and opens the door of vocational school to those who are struggling academically. This gesture resonates deeply with the students.
Cong Jun Sheng understands that every child has a unique brilliance; the key is to guide them in discovering and nurturing it. He distributes a questionnaire filled with questions about future planning, hoping each student will take the time to reflect and find their direction. In An Yan's class, there is a girl named Pan Shiyu, whose classroom performance is concerning—often dozing off, avoiding major exam questions, and showing a troubling attitude toward her studies.
To gain a better understanding, An Yan decides to visit Pan Shiyu's home. The moment she steps inside, her heart aches at the sight: Pan Shiyu is struggling to help her ailing mother outside. From a neighbor, An Yan learns about the family's heavy past. After an injury left her father disabled, he took his own life, leaving the family overwhelmed. The mother, deeply affected, has struggled to cope, and their lives have descended into hardship.
Pan Shiyu, this young girl, has become the pillar of her family, often accompanying her mother at night in search of comfort.
An Yan quietly noted their movements and eventually found Pan Shiyu in the night. Faced with her teacher's concern, Pan Shiyu felt a mix of emotions and pleaded with An Yan to keep this a secret, not wanting more people to know about her family's misfortune.
On her way home, An Yan couldn't shake the image of Pan Shiyu from her mind, feeling quite troubled. When she returned home, Cong Jun Sheng had already prepared dinner. An Yan and Cong Jun Sheng often discussed student issues, and she shared Pan Shiyu's situation with him.
Cong Jun Sheng offered his thoughts, suggesting that An Yan could provide support in multiple ways. An Yan believed that addressing the family's difficulties was the most pressing issue. The next day, she quietly paid for Pan Shiyu's meals. In class, An Yan paid special attention to Pan Shiyu. When she once again fell asleep, An Yan cleverly posed a question. Although she didn’t receive an answer, she gently encouraged Pan Shiyu with relevant knowledge, causing her to shyly lower her head, visibly touched.
Meanwhile, Cong Jun Sheng was in another class, motivating students who loved cooking but hesitated due to external opinions. He emphasized staying true to oneself and courageously pursuing dreams, guiding the entire class to write down their aspirations. The classroom was filled with a positive atmosphere.
When Pan Shiyu learned about all that An Yan had done for her, she didn’t express gratitude; instead, she reacted very strongly. She sold the dowry that An Yan had saved for her to repay the meal expenses, hoping An Yan would not interfere too much in her life and that they could respect each other’s boundaries.
Despite Pan Shiyu's rejection, An Yan did not give up. She continued to guide her with gentle determination. An Yan actively sought help for Pan Shiyu’s mother by contacting a psychologist and reaching out to the community secretary to apply for financial assistance, hoping to alleviate their burdens.
During this process, she unexpectedly met Lu Guang Bin, a dedicated community worker who agreed to help find suitable job opportunities for Pan Shiyu's mother.
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