The depressed Chia-yu comes by Chih-hao and feels relieved talking to him. Her mother Tien Kuei further her studies overseas, and she sees her off at the airport sadly. Hai-min is troubled by Shao-hu's suspicion that she has sexual relations with Tsung-chi. She devotes entirely in her work to earn money so that her mother can live on it after her death. Chih-hao's cleaning company is growing steadily. Chih-hao holds a celebration party. Hai-min attends and is coldly treated by Chih-Hao. In great despair, Hai-min contemplates suicide.