得宝回家，向父母和哥哥隐瞒了自己的悲惨遭遇，还要拿钱给姑姑治病，母亲操心他跟麦苗的事。得宝从白校长那里知道了麦苗的近况和通讯地址，得福还给他找了一个去福建鞋厂打工的机会。麦苗带着同伴们加班加点练习技术，女工们拧成一股绳。市团委组织联谊舞会，司机王国辉对麦苗有好感，邀请她跳舞却被拒绝。看着热闹的人群，麦苗思念起得宝来。
Debao went home and hid his tragic experience from his parents and brother. He also had to pay for his aunt's medical treatment. His mother was worried about him and Mai Miao. Debao learned about Mai Miao's current situation and contact address from Principal Bai. Defu also found him a job at a shoe factory in Fujian. Mai Miao and her companions worked overtime to practice their skills, and the female workers worked together. The Municipal Youth League Committee organized a social dance party. The driver Wang Guohui had a good impression of Mai Miao and invited her to dance but was rejected. Looking at the lively crowd, Mai Miao missed Debao.
