Incidentally, Da Zhi finds out that Xue Ling is not living a wealthy, luxurious life as she claims. He "colludes" with Lian Hua to trick Xue Ling and Yu Xin into coming home to sound Xue Ling out. She finally reveals that she has been cheated by a love swindler. Da Zhi shows concern for Xue Ling, but due to her pride, she says that she does not want to bear anymore hardships by returning to Da Zhi.
