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He Zhengchang finally reveals to Jian Bai that Feng Shuangshuang is the person he has been searching for, referencing Jian Bai's work at MIST. Jian Bai questions the purpose of pursuing a truth so many years past, expressing frustration that their conversations always revolve around this topic. He Zhengchang pleads with her to help. Though initially hesitant and stating she cannot help, Jian Bai eventually softens and agrees to find out more about Feng Shuangshuang.
At the office, colleagues gossip about Feng Shuangshuang and Qi Xun's relationship, noting Shuangshuang's prolonged absence and speculating about a fight or breakup after seeing Qi Xun's demeanor at her desk. When Qi Xun arrives, they quickly disperse. Jian Bai hands Qi Xun a file, asking him to return it to Feng Shuangshuang.
Qi Xun is visibly troubled and later discusses a childhood photo of Feng Shuangshuang and her mother with Shi Lang, remarking on a peculiar sense of familiarity, feeling it's more than just a resemblance between mother and daughter. He then receives a text from Shen Tong, inviting him to meet with the promise that he "will get what you want."
Despite his previous suspicions about Shen Tong's motives and Shi Lang's warning about her using the same old tricks, Qi Xun decides to meet her one last time. Shuangshuang meets with Shen Tong, expressing deep gratitude that Shen Tong was able to easily persuade her father, who was previously determined to make her leave, allowing him to resume his creative work and enabling Shuangshuang to stay in the city and look for a new job.
Shen Tong, acknowledging her talent for persuasion, advises Shuangshuang to confront her issues with Qi Xun if that is the reason she left her previous job. During a job interview, Shuangshuang faces degrading questions about her "mediocre" qualifications and her departure from MIST, with interviewers hinting at unethical means of entry into her former company. Director Du suddenly appears, introducing herself as a MIST co-founder, and demands Shuangshuang.
Despite the interviewers' protests that Shuangshuang is merely "mediocre" and that they have other qualified candidates, Director Du asserts that Shuangshuang, a former MIST designer, possesses talent and is worthy of being sought out by a headhunter. She then chastises Shuangshuang for enduring such humiliation at a "small office," stating her anger stems not from Shuangshuang leaving MIST, but from her self-demeaning choice to apply to an inferior company and allow herself to be "picked on."
Shuangshuang attempts to explain her "personal issues," to which Director Du responds by demanding a convincing reason that "had better not have anything to do with your little romantic affairs," implying she suspects a love story. Director Du emphasizes that MIST is not a place to be treated lightly and that she has faith in Shuangshuang's talent, urging her to take her career seriously and reflect on the kind of life she truly desires.
While Shuangshuang and Shen Tong are chatting about movies, Qi Xun abruptly appears and embraces Shuangshuang tightly, refusing to release her until she promises not to run away. Once she agrees, he lets go, then desperately tries to explain his past words, claiming they were uttered while drunk and reiterating his sincere love for her, asking for a chance to "make it right." Shen Tong interrupts, prompting Shuangshuang to introduce Qi Xun as her boss.
Qi Xun quickly interjects, correcting that he is her boyfriend. Shen Tong then comments that "this ex-boyfriend seems quite reluctant to let you go," to which Qi Xun tells her to mind her own business, clarifying that they merely had a fight, not a breakup. Despite his fervent pleas, Shuangshuang still attempts to leave with Shen Tong. Qi Xun later visits Shen Tong to thank her for helping him find Shuangshuang.
Shen Tong, however, makes an immediate proposition, suggesting he be with her since Shuangshuang has already broken up with him. Qi Xun demonstrates his teleportation ability to avoid her, which Shen Tong calmly notes is not his first "performance" in front of her. Qi Xun then explains the existence of "ESP" users like himself and "healers" capable of curing those whose lives are consumed by their special powers.
He reveals his younger sister, Qi Tian, is gravely ill because her precognition is draining her life, and he needs Shen Tong, a healer, to save her. Shen Tong agrees to help, but only under the condition that Qi Xun "stay and sleep with me."
When Qi Xun questions her, pointing out her friendship with Shuangshuang, Shen Tong states that whether she is Shuangshuang's friend or not does not affect their relationship, leaving Qi Xun utterly bewildered by her bizarre proposition. Unable to comprehend, he departs.
Qi Xun encounters Shuangshuang in the company elevator and attempts to speak with her about meeting after work, but she responds with frosty indifference, stating she only follows company orders regarding work and has no obligation to report on her personal time. He then corners her in the elevator, pinning her to explain his feelings.
He admits to initially using her to join MIST but asserts that he has since genuinely fallen in love with her, promising to find other solutions for Qi Tian. If she still cannot trust him, he declares, he will simply "try to win you back again." Shuangshuang, however, questions how she can believe his words and walks away. Shuangshuang returns to the office, where colleagues surround her with questions about her absence and her relationship with Qi Xun.
Director Du promptly summons Shuangshuang to her office and assigns her the year's most crucial project, which Director Du herself is leading. Director Du mockingly claims she wants Shuangshuang to make a mistake so she can be fired without guilt, but Shuangshuang understands this is Director Du's way of giving her a second chance. She expresses sincere gratitude, admitting that Director Du's encouragement was the reason she decided to return.
Director Du warns her that while she's getting a chance, her unauthorized absence resulted in lost salary and she must now fend for herself. Qi Tian deliberately seeks out Kun Lan on a rainy bridge, claiming to be lost and playfully suggesting she wants to find her way "inside your heart." When Kun Lan attempts to leave, Qi Tian informs him she knows Shuangshuang's location but will only reveal it if he agrees to have a meal with her first.
Kun Lan calls Shuangshuang, promising to pick her up from MIST after work for dinner to discuss recent events. Qi Tian then directly asks Kun Lan if he harbors feelings for her, given his willingness to dine with her instead of immediately going to Shuangshuang. She delivers an earnest confession, arguing that true love transcends frequent meetings and extensive conversations, needing only a brave expression of genuine feelings.
She further claims to have dreamt of them mutually loving each other, emphasizing the accuracy and eventual fulfillment of her dreams. Kun Lan, however, unequivocally rejects her advances, urging her to "wake up from that dream" and acknowledge its unreality. He then asks for his food to be packed, preparing to leave.
