Si Yi learns that Chen Rui has broken his leg and is in the hospital. The children cheer him up when they sneak into his room. Gu A Lian, happy that Si Yi shared notes with Chen Rui, invites her to study with him but discourages her from associating with "troublemakers" like Wang He. Si Yi disagrees and leaves. Later, she tries to transfer money to her mother, but Wang He questions her source, leading to an argument. Wang He considers dropping out of school to ease his family's financial burden, but Liang Hai Hong opposes it. Meanwhile, Xie Tian Cheng confronts Sun Cripple for money but backs down after a threat to Wang He’s safety. Luo Zhi Mei decides to audition in Beijing, upsetting Zhou Yan Lin, and Shao Bing Yi learns that Chen Bo’s research was selected for a publishing subsidy instead of his proposal. (Source: Chinese = Baidu || Translation = kisskh)