He Jiahao, feeling deeply hurt and emotional, confronts his brother He Jiashu about his fears of being abandoned. Jiahao admits that he has always missed his brother and worried about him after years of silence. When Jiashu mentions his plan to leave, Jiahao desperately threatens to wait for him at the station. Jiashu, frustrated with his brother’s self-doubt, asks why he didn’t simply call instead of assuming the worst.
As the brothers delve into their past, Jiahao reveals how their strict second uncle left him traumatized during childhood. Frequent punishments for poor academic performance created a shadow over his mental health. This burden of guilt and unresolved emotions gradually led to psychological struggles. Jiashu reassures Jiahao and suggests hospital treatment, promising to support him through the process.
Later, Jiahao reluctantly confesses to a doctor about a year-long struggle with self-harm, encouraged by Jiashu’s unwavering support. Jiashu, deeply saddened, urges his brother to reach out to him in the future for any help.
The brothers bond over a bowl of noodles, with Jiashu suggesting they try dragon boat racing together. Jiahao, thrilled, eagerly agrees, and Jiashu promises to teach him.
Meanwhile, Lin Junfeng, a man staying with a materialistic landlady, pretends to negotiate a major business deal to impress her. Upon learning that his son has a younger brother, Lin Junfeng speculates they might be together. A-long criticizes Jiashu for his sudden concern for Jiahao, calling it hypocritical after previous neglect.
Jiashu confides in A-long about his fears that their estranged biological father might cause trouble for their family. He urges A-long to handle the situation delicately. Meanwhile, Ruo Nan, worried about Jiahao skipping class, sends him a text.
At school, Lin Junfeng searches for Jiahao. Jiashu takes Jiahao for therapy and later brings him home. He reminds his brother about the suffocating weight of family expectations and urges him to care for himself amidst their shared burdens.
Jiahao, touched by his brother’s concern, becomes more cheerful and polite at home. Their father, He Hongguang, notices Jiahao’s improved demeanor and feels gratified. Despite his strictness, Hongguang’s intentions were to prepare Jiahao for the responsibilities of their massive family business.
The next morning, Jiashu joins Jiahao for exercise and surprises him with a cold red bean dessert, further lifting Jiahao’s spirits. Jiashu notices Jiahao’s injured hands from crafting lanterns but chooses not to dampen his enthusiasm. Jiahao excitedly shares his handmade creations and invites Jiashu to see them at home. However, when someone unexpectedly arrives, Jiashu quietly hides to avoid trouble, leaving Jiahao feeling disheartened. Jiahao wishes his brother would stop drifting and asks how he has been all these years.
The episode ends with a bittersweet moment of sibling love and longing.
