Jiang Lin found Benjamin and told him not to act on his own next time because when the child was being held hostage earlier, no one dared to shoot except Benjamin, who, without prior notice, shot and killed the kidnapper. This was very dangerous, and while it succeeded this time, if it had failed, they might have lost the child. Benjamin didn’t take it seriously. Li Zhan’s red string was broken during the explosion, and Song Ran believed it had warded off disaster for Li Zhan, so she decided to buy him a new one. Because of this encounter, Song Ran and Li Zhan grew closer. With the battle over, Li Zhan had to leave as they each had their tasks, but as they parted, Li Zhan seemed to make up his mind about something and courageously gave Song Ran an apple. Song Ran was very excited to receive it.
Song Ran met with Sasin, who was very saddened, feeling that his country was like a tree full of fruit, incapable of defending itself. Anyone could come and pick a fruit and leave at leisure. No one spoke up for his country, nor did anyone sympathize; they were just watching the show. Sasin felt his country was doomed with no solutions in sight. Song Ran was also heartbroken, feeling powerless, but then the person she had borrowed money from sent her a message. Song Ran had borrowed the money to buy plane tickets for refugees, and these people had no intention of asking for the money back. Song Ran showed the message to Sasin to encourage him, pointing out there were still many kind-hearted people wanting to help his country. After reading the message, Sasin felt much better.
Back at the hotel, Song Ran was lazily lying on the bed when her mother called, scolding her for not returning home, with a harsh tone. In the past, Song Ran might have found her mother’s words harsh, but this time, hearing her mother’s voice felt warm. She spoke to her mother with unprecedented gentleness, which stunned her mother, who didn’t continue her scolding but instead gave some reminders.
Jiang Lin also shared similar sentiments about his country, and Li Zhan comforted him. With Li Zhan’s comfort, Jiang Lin felt much better and decided to go out drinking with Li Zhan to unwind. Sasin also took Song Ran to a bar. Seeing Sasin smile like sunshine, Song Ran was very appreciative. While they were talking, unexpectedly, Benjamin came over with a glass of wine, but Sasin didn’t like him. Song Ran noticed Pei Xiaonan in the bar, dancing lively in the dance floor. Coincidentally, Li Zhan also arrived at the bar. Li Zhan and Song Ran sat together, chatting happily, concerned about Li Zhan’s condition after the day’s explosion. Song Ran got a bit tipsy, and seeing it was late, Li Zhan suggested walking her back. On the street, with no one around, Li Zhan spontaneously invited Song Ran to dance. Song Ran happily agreed, and just then, another couple danced by, which emboldened Song Ran. The two danced gracefully like a gentleman and a lady.
