Episode 32 recap: 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.
However, Tian Xingwen suddenly went missing, causing An Yan great distress. After receiving a call, she rushed to his home and learned that he hadn't returned all night, prompting her to report his disappearance to the police. Surveillance footage indicated that he had left home alone and was last seen near Golden Street. The police launched a full search, while Tian's mother, overwhelmed with anxiety, mistakenly blamed An Yan for her son's departure.
Meanwhile, Tian's mother accidentally found the 50 yuan that had been missing for a few days, realizing she may have wronged her son. When An Yan came to check on them, she was turned away by Tian's mother, leaving her feeling conflicted. Despite searching every corner with the police, they still had no news of Tian Xingwen.
Things took a turn for the worse when An Yan was suspended from her job by the education bureau due to Tian's mother's complaint about her handling of the situation. At the same time, new education policies were implemented, halting all external tutoring, which threw the Qihang Training Institute into chaos. Parents demanded refunds, while Principal Liang went missing.
An Yan found herself embroiled in an investigation and was stripped of her involvement in Tian Xingwen's case, forced to wait for the outcome. Cong Jun Sheng, the head of Qihang School, faced parents' criticisms and firmly pledged to take responsibility, earning the teachers' trust and support.
During this challenging time, An Yan reached out to Cong Jun Sheng, and they leaned on each other to face the crisis together. She confided in her father about her confusion, and his words helped restore her confidence. Refusing to give up on finding Tian Xingwen, she collaborated with her colleagues to post missing person flyers. Finally, almost two days after his disappearance, Tian learned through the internet that An Yan was being misunderstood and hurried back to school.
It turned out that he had run away that night due to being wrongly accused by his mother of stealing the phone, which weighed heavily on him. Upon hearing that her son had returned, Tian's mother rushed to the school, but her words further hurt Tian Xingwen. Unable to stand by, An Yan directly pointed out how Tian's mother's behavior was damaging to her son. Overcome with guilt, Tian's mother apologized to An Yan and vowed to change her approach to parenting.
With Principal Liang's arrest and the liquidation of assets, the crisis at Qihang School began to ease. Cong Jun Sheng used his savings to cover part of the refunds, gaining everyone’s respect. Meanwhile, An Yan planned to further her education by pursuing a master's degree in psychology to better assist her students. She also invited Cong Jun Sheng to help her with English tutoring during her spare time and encouraged him to incorporate scientific experiments into extended classes to spark students' interest.
As time flew by, 2023 arrived, marking the seventh anniversary of the 14th Middle School. A new group of teachers joined the team, including An Yan's old acquaintance, Lu Min, who continued to dedicate herself to rural education. Pan Shiyu, about to graduate from her undergraduate program, represented the outstanding students by sharing her growth story and expressing her gratitude toward her teachers. An Yan, as a recognized provincial outstanding teacher, also delivered a speech, affirming her belief that education is a noble endeavor that benefits both the teacher and the students.
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