At the funeral, the family exhibited an eerie calm, receiving the condolences of guests without shedding a single tear. It wasn't until their mother's ashes were buried that the grief truly descended upon them, with Xu Zhenhao collapsing to the ground for the first time, tears streaming uncontrollably. Xu Junjing, inebriated, called out to her mother, repeating the tale of the stormy day seven years ago when her mother had lost a leg while delivering forgotten documents to her home. Despite being enveloped in such profound sorrow, life must continue, and the three siblings gradually returned to their respective paths.
Xu Junjing began to meet her neighbor, Zhu Daoxian, whom she initially deemed an "eccentric person" she encountered at a convenience store. Later, she realized he was actually a neighbor who had developed a fondness for her after witnessing her firm rejection of a rude matchmaking suitor. From the moment Zhu Daoxian proposed "dating seriously and seeing where it leads," the two unknowingly grew closer. Xu Junjing, who had always been accustomed to avoidance, cautiously responded, "Then let's get to know each other slowly." The next morning, she woke up in Zhu Daoxian's bed.
Alone, Xu Zhenhao embarked on a trip originally planned with his wife. In a tour group with only him, the tour guide Chen Ciyin noticed he was wearing leather shoes for the journey, finding it unusual and thus the two became acquainted. Meanwhile, Xu Junrui discovered traces of his girlfriend interacting with other men on social media, instantly consumed by rage.
