Xie Linhui visits her father’s house, intending to have a meal with him and Xiaotong. However, her father hasn’t finished cooking when she receives a call from Xu Delin, who wants to discuss matters related to Koloman and Huake Vision. Feeling guilty but compelled by the urgency of the situation, Xie Linhui leaves without dining with her father. She apologizes as she glances at the lovingly prepared dishes and her father’s busy figure in the kitchen before heading out.
Xie Linhui meets Xu Delin by the river. Xu Delin tries to negotiate, asking Xie Linhui to help resolve his work-related issues. However, Xie Linhui doesn’t make any promises, merely stating that she bears no grudges against him. Understanding that Xu Delin has no leverage against her, she takes the upper hand in the conversation. She advises him to keep maneuvering between both sides, especially Koloman, since they know each other well enough not to complicate matters. Realizing his precarious position—having lost favor with Lü Jian and being unable to return to Koloman—Xu Delin shares crucial information with Xie Linhui. He reveals that Wu Yueting has placed someone within Huake Vision but admits he doesn’t know who it is. He also agrees to continue gathering intelligence on Koloman for her.
Meanwhile, Jiang Yidi Shares Her Aspirations
Jiang Yidi dines with her colleague and friend Mike. Aware of her heartbreak over Zhang Hongda, Mike tries to comfort her. Zhang Hongda’s passing deeply affects Jiang Yidi, inspiring her to start a fund to carry forward his ideals. Mike supports her idea, noting that she has plenty of resources at her disposal. However, Jiang Yidi insists on keeping her fund entirely separate from Yu Xiang Investments, as it goes against her principles to leverage their assets.
Tang Ruo and Yu Shi’s Uncomfortable Encounter
As Yu Shi leaves the office, he runs into Tang Ruo, who has just returned from dining with a client. Taking the opportunity, Tang Ruo asks Yu Shi to drive her home, citing that she has been drinking. Yu Shi agrees, but when they arrive at her apartment, he declines her invitation to come up, claiming he has plans to play cards with friends. Tang Ruo, however, knows Yu Shi too well and suspects he’s avoiding any misunderstandings, as he wouldn’t wear his watch when playing cards. She remarks how fortunate she is not to be his adversary.
Tang Ruo harbors strong hostility toward Jiang Yidi, driven by her intuition and jealousy over Yu Shi’s unusual attitude toward her. This jealousy leads to a heated argument between Tang Ruo and Yu Shi, as he defends Jiang Yidi and urges Tang Ruo to avoid mixing personal feelings with workplace competition. The conversation ends on a sour note, leaving both upset.
Xiaotong Opens Up to Xie Linhui
Returning home, Xie Linhui is surprised to find Xiaotong waiting for her. Xiaotong’s curiosity about the house amuses Xie Linhui, as it isn’t her first visit. Xiaotong confesses that she feels lost and initiates a heartfelt conversation with her sister, hoping that their discussion will help her find clarity and direction in her life.
