Li Zan returns home, and his father is excited to see him. His father mentions that Li Zan landed two hours ago and wonders why he took so long to get back; Li Zan says there was traffic. His father has already prepared a meal and asks about Li Zan’s medical checkup, suspecting something might be wrong. Li Zan explains it was just a routine check for volunteers and there’s no issue. Seeing the health supplements, Li Zan’s father reveals that Luo Zhan brought them, advising Li Zan to take good care of himself and review some documents even during his vacation, as someone with his talent shouldn’t take too long off.
Li Zan hears news about an award ceremony where Song Ran is a participant. His father senses something’s up and asks if Li Zan is in love. Li Zan denies it, but his father thinks Song Ran might just not be his girlfriend yet, and mentions she looks familiar, suggesting a connection with their family. Li Zan wants to call Song Ran but, seeing his scars in the mirror, remembers the explosion and decides against it.
Shen Bei goes to the director, arguing that the award ceremony hasn’t started yet, and they should remove Song Ran’s photograph as it could hurt him and everyone else. The director disagrees, saying Song Ran hasn’t said anything, implying Shen Bei is the one who can’t face it. Song Ran overhears this. Shen Bei claims she doesn’t want to look at it, but Song Ran counters that she’s still the same, always speaking ill of herself, admitting he too can’t face it, hence leaving the decision to the director without knowing which photo was chosen. Song Ran feels everyone is avoiding the reality, but avoidance is not shameful, just ineffective.
Song Ran wins the award, and Li Zan calls to congratulate him. Both remember their time in Dongguo and the pain they endured, but neither shares this with the other, claiming they are fine. Li Zan plays the music from the dance they shared in Dongguo, and even though they are on the phone, they both start dancing as if together.
Li Zan goes to the police station where Jiang Lin’s brother, Jiang Yu’s teacher, is also present because Jiang Yu was brought in for fighting. Li Zan explains Jiang Yu’s special circumstances, asking for the teacher’s understanding. The teacher knows about Jiang Yu’s situation, with both parents deceased, and expresses concern but notes that fighting isn’t the solution.
Luo Zhan comes looking for Li Zan after the doctor mentioned there might be unknown reasons for his psychological knots. He’s been investigating and found something here. Li Zan appreciates the effort Luo Zhan put into finding this place. Luo Zhan isn’t sure if Li Zan is complimenting or mocking him but is willing to take either. Li Zan doesn’t remember the past events clearly; he only remembers defusing the bomb and believes Jiang Lin died because of him. He questions if he truly killed Jiang Lin, but Luo Zhan insists Li Zan has always been about saving people, not harming them.
After Song Ran’s photo wins, he faces online backlash; people criticize him for taking photos instead of helping, accusing him of exploiting others’ suffering for personal gain. This deeply affects Song Ran, who hides in his tent, overwhelmed. Li Zan, aware of this, comes to comfort Song Ran but doesn’t mention it over the phone. Instead, he arrives with a panda costume to cheer him up, significantly improving Song Ran’s mood.
