One year later, Rong Yanyun is publicly humiliated when an incident damages a car and bystanders lash out—'Screw you, Song Rang!' After someone defends her, Yanyun realizes Song Rang used her as a tool to humiliate a rival. Hurt but pragmatic, she refuses to explode, saying anger won't solve the root problem. She thanks the defender for exposing the man's colors and resolves to stay calm while pursuing her goal. The episode closes with her determined to go to the Civil Affairs Bureau tomorrow to get their marriage certificate, leaving the outcome unresolved.