Yiqiang hesitates, then holds Ruojun’s hand and says he is willing to marry her. However, she turns him down, saying she does not want to be a burden. Back at home, Ruo’en has a heart-to-heart talk with Ruojun. She advises her to face her illness positively. Ruojun continues to work at the hospital. Yaozong advises her to take a break from work to receive treatment. Declaring she is able to continue working, she asks him to keep her condition a secret. Rose’s chemotherapy does not seem to be improving her condition. Ruojun sympathises, especially a ...