Minghui is disappointed when she discovers Zhang Yan has been accepting bribes and even justifies his actions. She breaks down and cries on Hu Jia’s shoulder. Zhang Yan is infuriated at the sight. He tries to think up an excuse to lock Hu Jia up, but is afraid of affecting his elections. Tianpeng and Mingzhu urge Zhang Yan to have a child soon. He tries to consummate his marriage, but Minghui rejects him. Hu Jia tells Sweet Soup Lass’s father that he will check out the groom before she can get married, because he is like a big brother to her. Minghui continues to reject Zhang Yan’s advances, and he accuses her of having an affair with Hu Jia. He seeks the company of other women and gets into an accident. He is bitter when Hu Jia speaks up for the hawker he has knocked down and demands compensation.