Hsiu-fang is worried that Pai-chin may learn the truth. She confides in Lang-hsien, who assures her that he would handle the matter. Lang-hsien seeks the help from rung of the underworld to beat up Chin-tang. Hsiu-fang makes up another story saying to Pai-chin that Yu-lien dies of miscarriage. Pai-chin is upset that Hsiu-fang has deceived him. Chia-yu shows great concern when Chih-hao is accidentally injured during work. Lang-hsien learns it and rebukes her. Their relationship deteriorates.

In his loneliness, Lang-hsien seeks physical comforts from Tzu-fang. Tzu-fang discovers with dismay that she is used by Lang-hsien as a sex object to vent his frustration.