Xiaodao informed Yun Hongqi that he had traced the source of the cigar to a single supplier in Changsha: the Lifeng Boutique Gallery in the Changsha Hotel. Yun Hongqi wondered how they managed to acquire such high-end goods in those turbulent times. Xiaodao explained that the shop owner was incredibly resourceful and well-connected, even using Changsha’s military aircraft for smuggling. Yun Hongqi was appalled that someone would exploit military resources for personal gain during a national crisis and decided to investigate. As Xiaodao was about to leave, Yun Hongqi asked him if women felt better when shopping. Xiaodao, amused, asked if he was finally developing some romantic sense.
Xiaodao suggested that since Milan seemed down lately, Yun Hongqi should take her out more often, which would be better than her staying home alone. Yun Hongqi decided to start with a visit to the military hospital. Xiaodao jokingly asked if Yun Hongqi knew how to talk to her and invite her out, offering to teach him. At the hospital, Milan was chatting with the head nurse when Yun Hongqi arrived. The head nurse addressed him as Mr. Du and asked why he was back since his brother had recovered. Yun Hongqi introduced himself and apologized for the trouble they had caused earlier. Upon learning that he was the eldest Yun son, the head nurse invited him to sit down, mentioning how much Milan had cared for them during their stay.
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Yun Hongqi asked if he could repay Milan’s kindness, and the head nurse inquired how he intended to do so. He proposed taking Milan out, believing it would lift her spirits. Milan declined, saying she didn’t feel like going out and that she hadn’t done anything special. Yun Hongqi insisted, saying he wanted to buy someone a gift and needed her help choosing. He took Milan to the shop Xiaodao had investigated and asked what she wanted. Milan claimed she didn’t need anything. Yun Hongqi spotted a brooch that he thought would suit her perfectly and bought it for her.
Pointing to a cigar, Yun Hongqi said he wanted twenty boxes. The owner informed him that they had already been reserved but would be available in three days. Yun Hongqi left his address for delivery. While writing down the address, he noticed Li Miaohan’s name in the order book. After shopping, Yun Hongqi offered to take Milan home, but she refused. Unsure if he had upset her again, he impulsively confessed his feelings. However, Milan said she only wanted an ordinary life, even suggesting that Yun Hongqi become a rickshaw puller, though she acknowledged that was impossible given his status. Without hesitation, Yun Hongqi carried Milan to a rickshaw and pulled her away.
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Watching Yun Hongqi’s retreating figure, Milan shed tears. Touching her face, she was surprised to find herself crying for someone, not as part of a scheme or performance, but genuinely. She was alarmed that she had cried for an enemy and told herself it was unacceptable. Back home, Milan realized she was being watched and found several listening devices in her room. She decided to use this to her advantage and set a trap for Yun Hongshen and Wen Yeming. She called the head nurse to request leave, claiming she needed to sort through her father’s belongings at home. Then, she called Yun Hongshen and asked him to accompany her to claim her father’s body.
As expected, Wen Yeming, overhearing the mention of Bage’s belongings, rushed over to retrieve them. Milan refused to hand them over, and a struggle ensued between the two women. Yun Hongshen arrived and, to prevent Wen Yeming from taking the belongings, ended up fighting with her. This was precisely what Milan had intended, aiming to damage their relationship. Milan gave Yun Hongshen hints to decipher the code, but he was unsuccessful. He told Yun Hongqi about Milan’s desire to retrieve Bage’s body. Yun Hongqi took her to the military command and sought help from Xiao Huang, who helped them secretly retrieve the body. Old Mrs. Yun invited Milan to visit their home often.
