Li Weiqing notices that Jiang Yidi is not present on-site and learns that she has already resigned. He decides to postpone signing the contract, recognizing that pushing too hard would backfire given Li Weiqing’s personality. Yu Shi arranges for his assistant to check the progress of Jiang Yidi’s resignation process. If it hasn’t been completed, he plans to ask her to return. However, Jiang Yidi has already finished all the resignation procedures, and Mike has also resigned. Before leaving, Mike clarified which projects on the PPT were his own work and had nothing to do with Jiang Yidi.
Yu Shi arranges to meet Sister Lan, hoping she can help persuade Jiang Yidi. Sister Lan speaks up on behalf of Jiang Yidi, making Yu Shi very angry with his actions. However, seeing that Yu Shi is approaching her, Sister Lan realizes he is looking for a way out. Later, while Sister Lan accompanies Jiang Yidi to practice driving, she brings up the matter, hoping Jiang Yidi will reconsider her decision. This time, Jiang Yidi also opens up to Sister Lan, admitting that she did have feelings for Yu Shi but later realized their values and perspectives were incompatible, making their relationship unsuitable.
Xie Linhui is extremely busy preparing for the venture capital conference, leaving Lv Jian sidelined. Moreover, his subordinates have been reassigned, making him very frustrated. He once again approaches Jingjing, but Jingjing is angry because Lv Jian was seen getting close to Anna. Anna’s desk is filled with small gifts Lv Jian gave her. Lv Jian explains that he was only trying to curry favor because Anna’s uncle is Director Lin, and he didn’t dare to offend her, assuring Jingjing that his heart is only with her. Seeing Lv Jian’s behavior, Jingjing realizes he is up to something and indeed, he hopes Jingjing can help sabotage the venture capital conference.
Both of Xie Linhui’s families are present at home, and her birthday is approaching. Zhou Hang had originally planned to celebrate Xie Linhui’s pregnancy together, but the unexpected miscarriage has complicated things. Zhou Hang hasn’t found the right opportunity to inform the elders, so he has been keeping it hidden. He specifically goes to the magazine company to pick up Xie Linhui. Surprised by the treatment she receives, Xie Linhui quickly finishes her work and returns home. Upon arriving, Xie Linhui is stunned to see both families there, busy preparing meals. Zhou Hang takes her to the bedroom to explain the situation, hoping she will cooperate in acting out this scene. Although Xie Linhui is very angry, she feels she has no choice but to comply.
Eventually, Xie Linhui can’t hold back any longer. Seeing her family so happy and eagerly anticipating the arrival of her baby, she finds it impossible to continue hiding the truth. She reveals the reality, explaining that the child was lost and apologizes sincerely. That evening, Zhou Ma suffers from insomnia and sits alone in the living room. Xie Linhui also can’t sleep and goes to the living room, where she sees her mother-in-law. Feeling terrible, she apologizes, but her mother-in-law doesn’t blame her. Instead, she feels sorry for Xie Linhui, realizing why she looks so thin and worn out. She explains that if Xie Linhui had come sooner, she could have taken better care of her. Hearing this, Xie Linhui feels even more heartbroken.
