After a tense vote, Shi Fa'ke and Marriage Broker Deng were tied, leaving Lu Chi's decision as the tie-breaker. Despite Marriage Broker Deng's assumption that Lu Chi would support her due to their previous closeness, Lu Chi cast all his votes for Shi Fa'ke, securing her victory in the bid to host the Flower Assembly. Marriage Broker Deng looked on in astonishment, while Shi Fa'ke realized Lu Chi had deliberately helped her.