Hai-min seeks advice from Chia-yu over her love crisis with Chih-hao. She is torn between her career and Chih-hao, and does not know what to do. Shu-mei is worried over their discrepancy while Shu-chin rejoices quietly over it. After fierce struggles, Hai-min decides to give up her career. Lang-hsien sets up a trap and secures evidence against Chi-kang. He reports the case to the Government, which meets the disapproval of Tsung-chi. Tsung-chi stays in his way of replacing Chi-kang, and he is greatly antagonised. Chi-kang begs to be given a chance, but is bluntly refused by Lang-hsien. Chia-yu finds his severity discomforting. When Lang-hsien proposes marriage to her, she refuses.