Zhijie tends to Lantian’s wounds and counsels him not to act rashly. He insists on arresting Xuewei personally. Zhijie is concerned that Xuewei might use Hongxi’s safety to threaten him. Agreeing, Lantian tells Hongxi not to work at the art gallery. Lantian asks Chen Yu to keep watch on Xuewei. Chen Yu refuses to believe his uncle is a criminal. After Lantian lists his suspicions, Chen Yu’s conviction wavers. Chen Yu rummages through Xuewei’s study when he is not at home. When he returns, Chen Yu pretends to be sleeping in the study. He overhears Xuewei giving instructions to Ruoting and is shocked to realise Xuewei could be laundering money. Chen Yu is not allowed to investigate the death of Guorong, on account of his relationship with Chen Chang. Shijian is found to have colluded with Guorong to cheat Chen Chang of his money. He escaped to Thailand, changed his name, and became a millionaire. Guorong did not get his share of money. Chen Chang went bankrupt and killed himself. Chen Yu recalls confronting Shijian five years ago. Shijian had insisted Guorong was the one to blame. They tussled, and Shijian fell into the sea while Guorong was accidentally killed by Chen Yu. Xuewei promises to help Chen Yu cover up his crime. An eye-witness turns up at the police station. He looks through the photos and identifies Shijian as the person who killed Guorong. Siren is found to be laundering money through his restaurant. He is required to assist the police in investigations. He claims his business was bad and he was in debt. The loansharks took advantage of his situation and used him to do their bidding. Shishi is brooding over the Siren issue. Chen Yu cheers her up and they grow closer. Yanqi sees them returning home together and feels uncomfortable. Chen Yu is shocked to learn the police have found Shijian.
