Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Shi Tiexin is shortlisted for a city-wide calligraphy competition, causing excitement at the Orphanage.
• Shi Tiexin reveals he beat up students from Star Engineering Cadet School and had a conflict with He Chong, potentially causing trouble for the Orphanage.
• Despite the trouble, Shi Tiexin passed the Minor Provincial Examination qualification test, giving the Orphanage a chance to redeem itself.
• Situ Zhennan decides to focus on Shi Tiexin's calligraphy competition win to mitigate the impact of the incident.

Character Developments

• Shi Tiexin: Shows impulsive behavior due to his youth but takes responsibility for his actions. He is determined to secure his future and destiny.
• Situ Zhennan: Initially excited about Shi Tiexin's competition shortlisting, he becomes anxious and worried after learning about the trouble Shi Tiexin caused. He decides to focus on Shi Tiexin's potential win to save face for the Orphanage.

Significant Themes

• Consequences of impulsive actions: Shi Tiexin's actions, though justified in his mind, lead to potential trouble for the Orphanage.
• Redemption through success: Situ Zhennan focuses on Shi Tiexin's calligraphy competition to mitigate the impact of the incident and save face for the Orphanage.

Character Interactions

• Shi Tiexin and Situ Zhennan: Their relationship is complex. Shi Tiexin respects and values Situ Zhennan but is used to handling things independently. Situ Zhennan is protective of Shi Tiexin but is also pragmatic, focusing on the Orphanage's image and needs.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Calligraphy Competition is the opening event of Tumubao's Culture Year, with all shortlisted works exhibited for public evaluation.
• The competition follows the era's trend of on-the-spot results and joint supervision by organizers and audience.
• Shi Tiexin and Situ Zhennan arrive at the exhibition hall, with Situ paying the fifty-point entry fee.
• Shi Tiexin spends two hours studying the exhibited works, making significant progress in his Rhetoric cultivation.

Character Developments

• Shi Tiexin: Becomes more humble and realistic about his chances of winning an award after seeing the high level of competition. His Rhetoric cultivation progresses significantly due to the exhibition.
• Situ Zhennan: Shows concern for Shi Tiexin's competition prospects and is anxious about his potential lack of awards.

Significant Themes

• The impact of the Era of Universal Cultivation on competition formats and culture.
• The value of cultural exchange and learning from others.
• The importance of humility and realism in self-assessment.

Character Interactions

• Shi Tiexin and Situ Zhennan: Their interaction highlights Situ's concern for Shi Tiexin's competition prospects and Shi Tiexin's growing humility and focus on personal growth rather than awards.
• Shi Tiexin and the old men: Shi Tiexin learns from the old men's critiques and arguments, finding it enjoyable and beneficial for his cultivation.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Situ Zhennan, a bald old man, tries to promote Shi Tiexin's calligraphy by gathering attention and praise, mimicking online advertising tactics.
• Despite Situ Zhennan's efforts, the response is lukewarm, and he eventually leaves.
• A pair of calligraphy enthusiasts, a middle-aged man and a young man, arrive and show interest in Shi Tiexin's work.
• They discuss the work, with the middle-aged man recognizing a connection to his own lineage and praising its potential.

Character Developments

• Shi Tiexin: Starts to realize the limitations of Situ Zhennan's promotional methods and decides to focus on improving his skills.
• Situ Zhennan: Disheartened by the lack of success in his promotional tactics, he leaves without achieving his goal.
• Middle-aged Man: Recognizes the potential in Shi Tiexin's calligraphy, connecting it to his own lineage, and decides to help him.
• Young Man: Initially dismissive of Shi Tiexin's work, he later acknowledges its potential and supports the middle-aged man's decision to help.

Significant Themes

• The importance of skill and hard work over promotional tactics.
• The recognition of potential and the desire to nurture talent.
• The connection between different lineages of calligraphy.

Character Interactions

• Shi Tiexin and Situ Zhennan: Shi Tiexin feels disdain for Situ Zhennan's promotional methods, while Situ Zhennan tries to help but ultimately fails.
• Middle-aged Man and Young Man: They discuss Shi Tiexin's work, with the middle-aged man recognizing its potential and deciding to help, while the young man supports this decision.
• The middle-aged man and Shi Tiexin: Though they don't interact directly, the middle-aged man's recognition of Shi Tiexin's potential sets the stage for future interaction and guidance.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The award ceremony for the 'Wenhua Cup - Centennial Mist Tumubao Calligraphy Competition' begins.
• The third, second, and first-place winners are announced, with Shi Tiexin not winning any of these awards.
• An unexpected 'Most Potential Award' is introduced, and Shi Tiexin is announced as the winner.

Character Developments

• Shi Tiexin maintains his composure despite not winning any of the major awards, understanding his limitations.
• Situ Zhennan's concern for Shi Tiexin's future becomes apparent as he pressures him to focus on the Minor Provincial Examination.

Significant Themes

• Potential vs. Achievement: The 'Most Potential Award' highlights the value of potential over immediate success.
• Class Divide: The competition winners' backgrounds emphasize the social divide between the privileged and the underprivileged like Shi Tiexin.

Character Interactions

• Situ Zhennan and Shi Tiexin wait outside the venue, discussing their plan to sneak in if Shi Tiexin wins an award.
• Situ Zhennan scolds and lectures Shi Tiexin after he doesn't win any major awards, revealing his concern for Shi Tiexin's future.
• An unknown judge introduces the 'Most Potential Award' and announces Shi Tiexin as the winner, showing recognition of Shi Tiexin's talent and effort.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Shi Tiexin and Situ Zhennan discover Shi Tiexin has won the "Most Potential Award" and received Heavenly Gifted Golden Light.
• They rush to the award ceremony venue but are blocked by a security guard and later a Battle Qi master.
• Shi Tiexin is questioned in a small dark room about their trespassing.
• The Battle Qi master, revealed to be a comrade of Situ Zhennan, lets them go after hearing their story.

Character Developments

• Shi Tiexin: Shows determination and calmness in the face of unexpected circumstances, demonstrating his resourcefulness and resilience.
• Situ Zhennan (Baldy Situ): Reveals his past connections with Battle Qi masters, suggesting a history of martial arts cultivation and friendship.

Significant Themes

• Friendship and camaraderie: The theme of "comrades everywhere" is emphasized through Situ Zhennan's interactions with the Battle Qi master, highlighting the importance of connections and shared history in their world.
• Perseverance: Shi Tiexin's refusal to give up on accepting his award despite obstacles shows his determination and persistence.

Character Interactions

• Shi Tiexin and Situ Zhennan: Their partnership is tested as they face challenges together, with Situ Zhennan's impulsive actions contrasting with Shi Tiexin's more calculated approach.
• Situ Zhennan and the Battle Qi master: Their interaction reveals their shared history and mutual respect, showing the power of connections in their world.
• Shi Tiexin and the Battle Qi master: Their interaction shows Shi Tiexin's ability to remain calm under pressure and his willingness to cooperate, even with those who initially block his path.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Director Chen arrives and greets Shi Tiexin warmly, ignoring Situ Zhennan.
• Director Chen reveals that Shi Tiexin's calligraphy has been highly praised by influential figures, boosting Tumubao's cultural reputation.
• Shi Tiexin is offered a choice between a normal reward (10,000 Value Points) and a special reward (an opportunity to join a top gang in Tumubao).

Character Developments

• Shi Tiexin gains recognition and respect from Director Chen and the cultural elite, boosting his confidence and prospects.
• Situ Zhennan's true nature is revealed as he tries to exploit the situation for his own gain, further alienating Director Chen.

Significant Themes

• Recognition and respect: Shi Tiexin's talent is finally recognized, leading to opportunities and rewards.
• Opportunism: Situ Zhennan's actions highlight the theme of exploiting others for personal gain.

Character Interactions

• Director Chen shows favoritism towards Shi Tiexin, ignoring Situ Zhennan's attempts to insert himself into the conversation.
• Shi Tiexin and Director Chen form a connection based on mutual respect and understanding, with Director Chen offering guidance and opportunities.
• Situ Zhennan's shameless behavior further distances him from Director Chen and Shi Tiexin.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Shi Tiexin attends a calligraphy competition where he meets Director Chen, who reveals that the Sacrificial Wine Official, Wang Xingshun, praised Shi's calligraphy style.
• Shi Tiexin learns that Wang Xingshun, the person who taught him calligraphy in his previous world, is now a high-ranking official in this world.
• Shi Tiexin decides to borrow money to buy Body Nourishing Essence Food to prepare for the Minor Provincial Examination.
• No one causes trouble for Shi Tiexin in the following days, and he uses his newfound fame to secure a job opportunity for an orphanage child.

Character Developments

• Shi Tiexin gains confidence and decides to focus on his future rather than his current situation.
• Director Chen is revealed to be a kind person, helping Shi Tiexin secure a job opportunity.
• Little Dog Egg shows determination and respect for martial arts during a sparring session with Shi Tiexin.

Significant Themes

• Fate and the unpredictability of life.
• The importance of preparation and hard work.
• The value of one's current situation and future prospects.

Character Interactions

• Shi Tiexin and Director Chen discuss calligraphy and Wang Xingshun.
• Shi Tiexin and Little Dog Egg spar in the Secret Realm, showing mutual respect.
• Shi Tiexin helps Little Situ secure a job opportunity, demonstrating his growing influence and kindness.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Minor Provincial Examination begins simultaneously across all nine districts of Tumubao Space City.
• The examination is organized by the Scholar Union, with official supervisors possessing at least Scholar-level cultivation overseeing the assessments.
• The examination uses difficulty thresholds rather than ranking to determine passing, with stronger districts having more successful candidates.
• The Heavenly Gifted Golden Light is awarded to the top three finishers in each district, with the amount varying based on the district's competitiveness.

Character Developments

• Shi Tiexin, the protagonist, demonstrates confidence and calm amidst the crowd of candidates, focusing on his upcoming opponents and the examination.
• He Chong, a rival of Shi Tiexin, is seen arguing with another candidate, Gong Tengfei, and expressing his intention to settle their dispute after dealing with Shi Tiexin.

Significant Themes

• Competition and rivalry among candidates.
• The impact of personal background and family environment on one's chances of success.
• The role of confidence and focus in facing challenges.

Character Interactions

• Shi Tiexin encounters a security guard who recognizes him and offers words of encouragement.
• He Chong and Gong Tengfei argue and exchange threats, with He Chong targeting Shi Tiexin first.
• Shi Tiexin remains unfazed by the commotion, focusing on his preparation and the examination venue's unique floor.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Minor Provincial Examination begins with 5,000 candidates lining up.
• Shi Tiexin notices the slippery floor and adjusts his stance.
• The Dragon Diagram Scholar, a young Grand Scholar, presides over the exam.
• The Secret Realm opens, and candidates are enveloped in six-colored light for protection.
• Shi Tiexin successfully forms and maintains his six-colored light layer.

Character Developments

• Shi Tiexin demonstrates adaptability and awareness by adjusting to the floor and understanding the six-colored light layer's consumption rate.
• The Dragon Diagram Scholar reveals his status as a Grand Scholar and his ability to open the Mind Heart Secret Realm.

Significant Themes

• The power of Thought Energy and its importance in the examination.
• The role of adaptability and awareness in facing new challenges.
• The significance of the Mind Heart Secret Realm and the six-colored light layer in the examination process.

Character Interactions

• Shi Tiexin interacts with the Dragon Diagram Scholar, recognizing him as the helpful person from the old alley entrance.
• Shi Tiexin observes and compares his six-colored light layer with those of other candidates.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Shi Tiexin faces the first trial of the Minor Provincial Examination, a Radiant Figure, which he initially underestimates due to its slow movements and ordinary techniques.
• Shi Tiexin attempts to attack but slips and falls due to the superposition of six-colored light on his body, amplifying his output. He realizes this after assessing the situation.
• He adapts to the new output characteristics and faces the second trial figure, which he easily defeats with minimal effort.
• The third trial begins, and Shi Tiexin defeats the Radiant Figure with a single punch, understanding that the exam primarily tests Heart Arts cultivation.

Character Developments

• Shi Tiexin learns to adapt to the enhanced output of his physical abilities due to the six-colored light superposition.
• He gains a better understanding of the Minor Provincial Examination's nature and the true challenge that lies ahead in the Golden Ranking.

Significant Themes

• Adaptation: Shi Tiexin must adapt to the new physical capabilities granted by the six-colored light.
• Underestimation: Shi Tiexin initially underestimates the Radiant Figures but later realizes the true nature of the exam.

Character Interactions

• Shi Tiexin interacts with the Radiant Figures, learning about the exam's mechanics and his own capabilities.
• The "enthusiastic person" announcer is mentioned, providing updates on the exam's progress.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Minor Provincial Examination in Muyuan District has a high failure rate, with only 400 students passing the second trial out of 2,600.
• Muyuan District's performance is significantly worse than other districts, with only 29 students entering the Golden Ranking trial.
• The Golden Ranking trial begins, with candidates merging into a single dimension to face off against each other.

Character Developments

• The Education Bureau Director of Muyuan District is embarrassed by his district's poor performance and hopes the Golden Ranking will reveal some outstanding results.
• Shi Tiexin, a barefooted candidate, is among the 29 students entering the Golden Ranking trial.

Significant Themes

• The competition and pressure among candidates to perform well in the exams.
• The impact of education quality on students' performance, as reflected in Muyuan District's poor results.

Character Interactions

• Shi Tiexin faces off against a class monitor from his school, who had previously been bested by Shi Tiexin's rhetoric and is now seeking revenge.
• The class monitor has studied Shi Tiexin's fighting style and tries to exploit its weaknesses, but Shi Tiexin demonstrates unexpected resilience and strength.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Shi Tiexin, a participant in the Golden Ranking Competition, faces two opponents in the Secret Realms.
• In the first match, he defeats an opponent with a powerful head-on clash, taking his shoes as a prize.
• In the second match, he faces a girl who uses the Serpent Style, similar to a previous opponent. He defeats her using his superior reach and speed.
• The competition continues, and Shi Tiexin faces a third opponent with a finger technique. He wins by exploiting the opponent's leg injury.

Character Developments

• Shi Tiexin demonstrates his strength, resilience, and strategic thinking in combat.
• He shows adaptability by countering opponents with different fighting styles.
• His confidence in his abilities grows, leading him to take the initiative in his third match.

Significant Themes

• The importance of understanding and leveraging one's strengths in combat.
• The advantage of reach and speed in combat, particularly for taller fighters.
• The concept of exploiting an opponent's weakness.

Character Interactions

• Shi Tiexin's interactions with his opponents are brief and focused on combat.
• He Chong, Gong Tengfei, and a mysterious boy are mentioned as other participants, but there's no direct interaction with Shi Tiexin in this chapter.
• The medical team is present but does not interact with Shi Tiexin directly.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Shi Tiexin faces He Chong in the semifinals.
• They engage in a fierce, decisive battle, with neither backing down.
• Shi Tiexin, despite his lower cultivation in the Refined Energy realm, holds his ground against He Chong's powerful Flying Sand Fist.
• Shi Tiexin uses his unyielding spirit and defiance to push his physical limits, countering He Chong's attacks.

Character Developments

• Shi Tiexin demonstrates his resilience, determination, and ability to adapt under pressure.
• He Chong reveals his arrogance and overconfidence, underestimating Shi Tiexin.

Significant Themes

• The power of perseverance and unyielding spirit.
• The disparity between wealth and true strength.
• The consequences of underestimating one's opponent.

Character Interactions

• Shi Tiexin and He Chong's intense rivalry comes to a head in this battle.
• Their interaction is characterized by mutual disdain and a desire to defeat the other.
• Shi Tiexin's refusal to back down challenges He Chong's confidence and pride.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Shi Tiexin learns 'Exploding Chamber' technique from Baldy Situ, which enhances explosive power but damages the user.
• Shi Tiexin struggles to master Exploding Chamber due to its self-harming nature and the difficulty in using it effectively.
• In the semi-finals, Shi Tiexin faces He Chong, using Exploding Chamber and psychological warfare to gain an advantage.

Character Developments

• Shi Tiexin: Develops martial arts skills, learns to use Exploding Chamber, and demonstrates improved combat strategy and psychological warfare.
• He Chong: Shows arrogance and underestimates Shi Tiexin, leading to his downfall.

Significant Themes

• The price of power: Exploding Chamber's effectiveness comes at the cost of self-harm, reflecting the theme of power requiring sacrifice.
• Psychological warfare: Shi Tiexin uses feints and provocations to manipulate He Chong's emotions and actions.

Character Interactions

• Shi Tiexin and Baldy Situ: The teacher-student relationship is shown as Situ teaches Shi Tiexin Exploding Chamber, despite its risks.
• Shi Tiexin and He Chong: Their rivalry and animosity are evident as they clash on the competition stage, with Shi Tiexin using psychological tactics to provoke He Chong.

Key Plot Points and Events

• He Chong, son of a wealthy family, faces Shi Tiexin in the semifinals.
• He Chong initially underestimates Shi Tiexin but adapts his strategy, using superior footwork and speed to overwhelm Shi Tiexin.
• Shi Tiexin, despite being outmatched, analyzes He Chong's strengths and weaknesses, aiming to find a way to counter his footwork.

Character Developments

• He Chong: Initially arrogant, he adapts his strategy upon realizing Shi Tiexin's threat, demonstrating his ability to learn and adjust.
• Shi Tiexin: Despite being overwhelmed, he maintains composure and uses critical thinking to analyze He Chong's strengths, showing resilience and strategic thinking.

Significant Themes

• The advantages of wealth and resources in martial arts cultivation.
• The importance of adaptability and strategic thinking in combat.
• The role of perseverance and resilience in the face of adversity.

Character Interactions

• He Chong and Shi Tiexin: Their duel highlights the contrast between their backgrounds and skills, with He Chong initially underestimating Shi Tiexin but eventually adapting to match his abilities.
• The audience: Some spectators root for He Chong, while others mock Shi Tiexin, reflecting the influence of wealth and status on public opinion.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Shi Tiexin observes He Chong's agile footwork and formulates a plan to counter his speed and unpredictability.
• Shi Tiexin uses broken wooden floor fragments to increase friction under He Chong's feet, causing him to slip and fall.
• He Chong evades Shi Tiexin's powerful elbow strike but loses his shoe in the process.
• Shi Tiexin removes He Chong's shoes, making his feet slippery on the smooth wooden floor.
• Shi Tiexin charges at He Chong, who struggles to maintain balance and is ultimately sent flying, losing the match.

Character Developments

• Shi Tiexin demonstrates strategic thinking and adaptability, using his environment and opponent's strengths against them.
• He Chong shows resilience and quick thinking in evading Shi Tiexin's attacks but underestimates his opponent's resourcefulness.

Significant Themes

• Adaptability and strategic thinking in combat.
• The importance of understanding one's environment and opponent's strengths and weaknesses.
• The consequences of underestimating an opponent.

Character Interactions

• Shi Tiexin and He Chong's intense rivalry drives the action and tension in the chapter.
• The audience's reactions highlight the unexpected nature of Shi Tiexin's strategies and He Chong's eventual downfall.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Shi Tiexin, enraged, tackles He Chong, injuring him severely.
• Shi Tiexin beats He Chong, demanding he admit to past wrongdoings.
• He Chong, despite being beaten, laughs maniacally, taunting Shi Tiexin.
• The audience, at the Dragon Diagram Scholar's suggestion, listens to the fight, hoping to disqualify Shi Tiexin.

Character Developments

• Shi Tiexin: Shows intense anger and a desire for revenge, but refrains from killing He Chong.
• He Chong: Despite being beaten, maintains his arrogant and taunting demeanor, revealing his true nature.

Significant Themes

• Revenge and its consequences.
• The power dynamics between the abuser and the abused.
• The audience's hypocrisy in condemning violence while enjoying the spectacle.

Character Interactions

• Shi Tiexin vs. He Chong: A physical and psychological battle, with Shi Tiexin dominating but He Chong refusing to yield.
• The audience vs. Shi Tiexin: Initially condemning Shi Tiexin's violence, they later listen in, hoping to find fault with him.
• The Dragon Diagram Scholar: Observes the situation, manipulating the audience's perception and allowing the fight to continue.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Shi Tiexin stops his attack on He Chong, who threatens to ruin the livelihoods of everyone in their orphanage if Shi Tiexin harms him.
• He Chong reveals his malicious intentions, threatening to expose Shi Tiexin's brothers and sisters to dangerous work environments and diseases.
• Shi Tiexin remains silent and unmoving, but He Chong attacks him, aiming for his throat.
• Shi Tiexin blocks the attack, then counterattacks, breaking He Chong's wrist and shoulder.
• The examinees watching the scene are enraged by He Chong's actions.
• Shi Tiexin, overwhelmed with emotions, decides to strike back and delivers a powerful punch, smashing He Chong's head and shattering the wooden floor.

Character Developments

• Shi Tiexin: Initially calm and collected, he becomes enraged by He Chong's threats, leading him to decide to seek revenge despite the consequences.
• He Chong: Reveals his true malicious nature, showing no remorse for his actions and threatening those Shi Tiexin cares about.

Significant Themes

• Revenge and its consequences: Shi Tiexin's decision to seek revenge despite knowing the potential repercussions.
• Power dynamics: The abuse of power and influence by He Chong, and the consequences of standing up against it.
• The struggle against injustice: The examinees' reactions highlight the theme of standing up against wrongdoing.

Character Interactions

• Shi Tiexin vs. He Chong: Their interaction escalates from a physical altercation to a battle of wills, with He Chong using psychological manipulation to try and control Shi Tiexin.
• Shi Tiexin and the examinees: The examinees' reactions show support for Shi Tiexin and disgust towards He Chong's actions.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Shi Tiexin defeats He Chong in a grueling semi-final match.
• In the final, his opponent bleeds to death due to severe injuries, and Shi Tiexin wins by default.
• The results of the Upper City, South City, and North City Minor Provincial Examinations are announced simultaneously, with Shi Tiexin winning the Golden榜 (Golden Ranking) in the Tumubao Muyuan District.
• Shi Tiexin is declared the champion, and his name appears at the top of the Golden榜.

Character Developments

• Shi Tiexin demonstrates immense resilience, determination, and fighting spirit, overcoming severe injuries and exhaustion to win the championship.
• Shi Tiexin's opponent in the final, though not named, shows remarkable perseverance but ultimately succumbs to his injuries.
• The other champions—Shen Xingye (Upper City), Shi Yuwei (South City), and Gao Chongxiao (North City)—are introduced, though their characters are not explored in this chapter.

Significant Themes

• Persistence and Endurance: Shi Tiexin's unyielding spirit and determination to continue fighting despite his injuries and fatigue.
• The Price of Victory: The high cost of success, as seen in the severe injuries sustained by both Shi Tiexin and his final opponent.
• Recognition and Validation: Shi Tiexin's emotional response to becoming the champion, highlighting the importance of recognition for one's efforts.

Character Interactions

• Shi Tiexin briefly interacts with his classmate and final opponent, though they do not exchange names.
• The examinees and onlookers cheer for Shi Tiexin, demonstrating camaraderie and support among martial artists.
• The Dragon Diagram Scholar announces the results, serving as a neutral authority figure.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Minor Provincial Examination results are announced, with each district's top scorer displayed on a grand, golden-red ranking list.
• The top scorers include Shen Xingye (Upper District), Gao Chongxiao (Northern District), Shi Yuwei (Southern District), and Shi Tiexin (Muyuan District).
• Shi Tiexin's victory brings attention to the Muyuan District Orphanage.
• Shi Tiexin receives a job offer from Liu Qigang to write calligraphy for the Xinggong Meat Processing Plant.
• The orphans await job selection for trial work, with companies from Star Engineering Group being critical and harsh.

Character Developments

• Shi Tiexin maintains his humble and dedicated attitude despite his newfound fame, continuing to work at the meat processing plant as promised.
• Situ Zhennan, the orphanage director, shows understanding and support for Shi Tiexin, encouraging him not to feel guilty about the orphans' situation.

Significant Themes

• The impact of success and fame on individuals and their communities.
• The struggle for survival and self-reliance among the orphans.
• The tension between the orphans and the Star Engineering Group, reflecting the power dynamics between the wealthy and the marginalized.

Character Interactions

• Tao Zhongming, the Sacrificial Wine Official, negotiates a deal with Shi Tiexin for his calligraphy work, promising a steady income.
• Little Dog Egg (Si Chongtian) supports Shi Tiexin and questions Tao Zhongming's terms.
• Shi Tiexin and Situ Zhennan discuss the orphans' situation, with Situ Zhennan offering guidance and understanding.
• Zhang Quan, the HR officer from Star Engineering Paper Industry, returns with a harsh and critical attitude during the job selection process.