In a Class of Her Own (漂亮书生)

In A Class of Her Own

Episode 1

In Yunzhou, south of Yun,

lies Yun Shang Academy.

The school is bustling with activity,

a perfect place for teaching and learning.

Yun Shang Academy...

is where men are nurtured into fine, bright officials.

It is also where scholars and intellectuals....

most want to go to deepen their knowledge.

Yun Shang Academy

-Quick, catch up. -Come on, hurry.

Wait for me.

Slow down.

Yun Shang Academy!

The application for this year's entrance exam...

begins now!

Please register your name...

-and take your exam pass. -Hey, why aren't...

there many participants this year?

Not just this year. It's like this every year.

So once you pass, you'll definitely become an official?

-Right. -Demand more than supply.

Don't be so naive.

The Yun Shang exam is very hard.

This way.

This old man seems to know a lot about the academy.

What old man?

I'm also sitting for the exam.

This year, I'm going to pass for sure!

You said the same thing last year, Grandpa.

The breeze blows rhythmically

Boss.

What's so special about your fan...

that makes my young master so captivated?

That's a good question.

This fan may look normal and unassuming,

but the person who penned those words is a remarkable one.

Governor Feng.

That's right.

The noble dignitary of Yunzhou,

Feng Ji Chang, Governor Feng, wrote that himself.

Young Master, isn't that the master's...

I'm not bluffing. I swear on my life...

that if you bought anything fake from my stall,

I'd cut off my head in response.

Is this really master's handwriting?

An imitation.

But the person who forged it has some skill.

What's your problem?

Are you okay, Young Master? Are you hurt?

Watch where you're going!

What are you doing?

My treasure!

My treasure!

Stop right there!

Look! You spoiled my precious fan.

Don't you run.

I made that fan.

If you think it is your most precious treasure,

I can get you a few more next time.

You! Get up!

Look, take a good look!

What are you doing?

Just speak, don't touch.

Mu Lai Bookstore

This...

Where's the second chapter?

Show me.

The writer sure is wicked.

They stopped right at a cliffhanging moment.

It's understandable.

Sir, if you're willing to pay a bit more,

I'll let you read the second chapter immediately.

And you're a greedy businessman.

Mr. Chao.

Here is the second chapter.

Don't tell me you haven't written it?

Chu Ci

It must have dropped on the way.

I have copiers in the back room...

waiting to copy the second chapter.

Could this pretty...

man be the writer?

A free exchange if fake.

What are you doing?

Are you going to write it here?

No use finding excuses. I'll fix it.

Don't worry. I'll get it done.

You remember everything?

The two silhouettes part ways...

Mr. Wen, what a pity you're not sitting for the academy exam.

What are you looking at?

-What are you looking at? -Feng Cheng Jun.

-It is Feng Cheng Jun. -Yes.

Welcome back from your studies away.

My young master is none other than Feng Cheng Jun.

-Long time no see. -It's our first time to Yun Shang.

We're here to check it out.

There's a charm for you. I might get lucky myself.

We all want to pass, right?

You haven't changed one bit.

Actually, I'd love to give you a big hug.

Hands off!

You don't get to hug our young master as you please.

-Dialogue novel? -It is a dialogue novel.

Isn't this the popular dialogue novel everyone's talking about?

"Where Love Begins."

You like dialogue novels too, Brother Cheng Jun?

That's your hobby?

Where Love Begins, Volume II

It's done.

Mr. Wen, are you really not going to sit for the Yun Shang exam?

This is small money.

Here you go.

I'll get Volume III done soon.

You should pay me more since it's selling so well.

-Understandable. -Okay.

-Please come again, sir. -Thanks.

Come again.

Have a look, sir.

Boss, give me one of each.

Sure thing.

-Have a good day. -Thanks.

Here.

What?

You look weak and frail.

I don't simply accept gifts for no reason.

Take it back.

It's because I have a favour to ask.

I'm unable to help with your request.

I haven't even told you what it is yet.

How would you know?

I have my own principles.

One being not helping scholars, no ghost writing or taking exams.

Second, I won't sit for the academy exam.

So I'm unable to do what you're asking.

Farewell.

How did you know I was going to ask you to sit for the exam for me?

Moreover, how did you know I'm a scholar?

You're dressed in splendour.

You have soft hands and enjoy reading novels.

Your eyes were twinkling as I was writing back there.

And you've been tailing me ever since I left the shop.

It must be because Mr. Chao told you I refused your order.

So you came yourself.

Besides, the Yun Shang preliminary exam is about to begin.

All these just point to one thing.

It's really pity you're not a scholar.

Well then, I shall take my leave.

What's the matter, Wen Bin?

Feeling unwell again?

Mrs. Wen.

This is my pay for today. I've done the calculations.

With today's money, we'd have cleared all the debt.

Tomorrow, I'll buy some pork belly. Let's have some meat.

-Go eat. -Okay.

I'm finished with the embroidery for Mrs. Liu.

I'm going to deliver it.

Mother.

You accepted a betrothal gift?

Sister.

Wen Bin.

Wen Xi, the family who sent it is a good family.

You'll have a good life if you become their bride.

You can even have meat for all three meals.

Do I look like I crave only for meat and enjoyment?

How could you simply accept a betrothal gift, Mother?

A woman has to get married. That's a fact.

Moreover, many girls...

wish to be married into that family.

Sorry, sister.

Don't blame mother.

It's all my fault.

It's my fault I'm weak and prone to getting sick.

It's not your fault, Wen Bin.

Anyway, I'm not getting married.

Mother, please return the gift to whomever gave it.

I've already used the gift.

You've used it? How?

The point is, I've already spoken to them.

They will pick an auspicious date and you'd be married off.

No way!

Look at the way you currently are.

You're out there selling your work in your brother's clothes.

Is this the life you want?

I'm fine with it.

I don't know what's going on inside your head.

It's fine if you think I'm forcing you,

or selling you off.

But I'm doing this for your own good.

When the day comes for me to go,

and I see your father,

I will not be ashamed.

I'm not marrying.

Now, how much gift money did you spend?

I'll pay them back.

Are there no orders that pay better?

I'm in need of money urgently.

Other than writing papers and sitting for exams, anything is fine.