Chen Jiahui’s friend Isabella notices her low spirits and approaches her with concern, learning about her emotional struggles. Chen Jiahui admits she has never experienced such heartache in a relationship. She explains that the harsh reality is that neither she nor Han Junhao can give up everything for the other, and so she decides to end the relationship.
Meanwhile, Wu Kaitong accompanies Wei Shijie to a family dinner with her parents. During the meal, her mother pries into Wei Shijie’s background. Wu Kaitong’s reluctance to answer sparks her mother’s anger, accusing her of becoming ungrateful and heartless. Throughout their argument, her father remains silent, focused on his food, like a stranger to them. Wu Kaitong reveals a deeply personal truth: she had cancer years ago and had her uterus removed, meaning she can never have children.
Even this confession fails to stir her father’s indifference. Summoning courage, Wu Kaitong confronts her family’s issues head-on, stating that their home lacks love and is driven only by self-interest. She points out that her mother, bitter over her father’s irresponsibility, channels her frustrations onto the children, causing Wu Kaitong immense pain. Despite her heartfelt revelations, her father responds coldly, showing no change.
After leaving the house, Wu Kaitong sits outside, crying bitterly. She mocks herself for still feeling hurt by their words, even though she had long abandoned any expectations of them. Wei Shijie consoles her by taking her out to relax and release her emotions, which gradually lifts her spirits.
Tang Wei meets with her client Zhao Linsen to discuss business and unexpectedly encounters Xu Jianming, who is at the café to meet a student. The business discussion goes poorly, with Zhao Linsen showing little interest. Just as Tang Wei prepares to abandon hope, she learns that Zhao Linsen is one of Xu Jianming’s students. Xu Jianming’s engaging conversation with Zhao Linsen helps secure a deal for Tang Wei.
This interaction softens the relationship between Tang Wei and Xu Jianming. Walking back together, they reminisce about their past. Tang Wei wonders aloud if her life would have been different had they not divorced. Mid-conversation, her devoted assistant Chen Shiyu appears and attentively carries her belongings. Xu Jianming learns that Chen Shiyu has worked with Tang Wei for five years without pursuing a romantic relationship and suspects he has feelings for her.
After a long day of filming, Mai Youge notices Xu Junle lingering nearby, quietly watching her. She feels conflicted. Later, at the hotel entrance, Xu Jianming encounters a visibly upset Li Meng. He hurriedly follows her but fails to grasp her true thoughts and feelings.
Madam Lin, planning to attend Wei Shijie’s performance in Macau, prepares to travel. However, Wei Shijie dislikes the piece she has chosen for him. Wu Kaitong advises him to play it with genuine emotion, suggesting that even a rigid piece can be infused with feeling. Since Mai Youge’s rejection of Xu Junle, their interactions have been awkward, and Xu Junle spends most of his time with the production team.
On the first day of the Macau GT Cup finals, Han Junhao delivers an outstanding performance, with Domoto Duzhen close behind as his main rival for the championship. Midway through the race, however, Han Junhao suffers a serious car crash, leaving his vehicle severely damaged. Despite the team’s efforts to repair it, the extent of the damage casts doubt on his ability to continue in the competition.
Upon learning about the accident, Chen Jiahui rushes to the track but is stopped by staff at the entrance. After confirming that Han Junhao is not in critical danger, she finally breathes a sigh of relief. She considers sending him a message but hesitates for a long time before ultimately deleting it.
