Episode Summary
Siting reconnects with her father at their old home, while Gao Hui struggles with memory loss and receives care from her family. Lele defends Siting against school rumors. Siting's father learns about his grandson and feels guilty for his absence. Xiaoyuan repays Gao Hui, and Shu Han commits to a fresh start. The reunion turns tragic when Siting's father collapses and is diagnosed with late-stage lung cancer.
Spoiler Alert
Old Wounds and New Scars
We are deep in the emotional weeds now. This episode focuses heavily on parents, children, and the baggage they carry. Tan Siting takes her father back to their old house. The place is full of memories. Her dad lights up when he sees the familiar furniture. They scrub the place until it shines. It is a rare moment of peace. They hit the vegetable market together afterwards. Siting acts like a little girl again. She begs her dad to cook her favorite meals. It feels like a fresh start for them.
Gao Hui’s Memory Fades
Things are not going as well for Gao Hui. She realizes her memory is slipping. She forgets simple things constantly. Her father steps in to take care of her. He organizes her messy house. He puts sticky notes everywhere to help her remember. Gao Hui spent her whole life being tough. She lived alone in that huge villa for years. Now she has to accept help. Her family steps up to cook and clean. It is a humbling shift for such a strong character.
Lele Stands His Ground
Lele hears some nasty rumors about Siting at school. The internet is tearing her apart. He goes home and asks Feng Rui if the posts are true. Feng Rui serves dinner and gives his son some solid advice. He tells Lele not to trust everything he sees or hears. You have to feel the truth with your heart. Lele agrees. He has spent enough time with Siting. He knows she isn't the person the internet says she is.
The Truth Comes Out
Siting’s father notices his daughter is stressed. He digs for the truth. He finds out Shu Han is the reason Siting lost her job. He is furious. However, Siting decides not to go after Shu Han. Her dad respects that choice. He tells her to let it go.
Then comes the real shocker. He learns about Lele. He has a grandson he never knew about. The guilt hits him hard. He realizes he spent years mourning his student while ignoring his own daughter’s pain. Siting feels stuck. She wants to move on, but Gao Hui is sick. They have to stay put for now. She doesn't know how to move forward.
Redemption for Xiaoyuan
Xiaoyuan finally makes things right. He returns the money his sister took from Gao Hui twelve years ago. His company is doing better now. He wants to pay for his sister’s mistakes. Shu Han is there too. She apologizes to Xiaoyuan. She admits she was wrong. She used her friends to climb the ladder. She felt relieved after confessing to Siting earlier. She is done with the high life. She just wants a normal job and a fresh start.
A Tragic Turn
Qu Zhen hears that Siting’s father is back. She is happy. Xiaoyuan takes her to visit Siting. Xiaoyuan feels ashamed to show his face. Siting doesn't hold a grudge though. She knows he didn't know about the scheme. She forgives him.
Qu Zhen stays the night at Siting’s place. She talks about Siting’s dad. She explains why he left years ago without saying goodbye. He saw his favorite student die. He couldn't handle the grief. He felt guilty for years. He never stopped caring about Siting though.
Feng Rui comes over for dinner. Siting’s dad is in the kitchen cooking. Suddenly, he collapses. They rush him to the hospital. The doctors run tests. It is bad news. He has late-stage lung cancer.
