During the meal, Li Ling and Liu Ruoxi sensed that Wang Lun seemed a bit off today, but they assumed he was just tired from working, so they picked out more fish for him.

After eating one bowl, Wang Lun said he was full, then left the table and went to bed on the kang (heated brick bed). Li Ling wanted to call him back, pointing out that he hadn't washed his feet before going to bed and that he had only eaten so little. However, Liu Ruoling stopped her. Li Ling looked at Liu Ruoling, who shook her head. Li Ling gave up trying to call Wang Lun. The three of them finished their meal in silence.

Liu Ruoling volunteered to wash the dishes with Liu Ruoxi later. Li Ling didn't stop her, since it was just washing dishes, and there was no distinction between "yours" and "mine." Besides, what if the sisters had something to say to each other? It wouldn't be appropriate to eavesdrop.

By the pool, Liu Ruoling quietly recounted to Liu Ruoxi what had happened after they left, and Wang Lun's subsequent reaction. After listening, Liu Ruoxi felt an urge to punch her. Liu Ruoxi said, "Why are you asking so many questions?" Liu Ruoling replied, "Just curious." Liu Ruoxi asked, "Really curious?" Liu Ruoling said, "Of course! What else would I have thought? You didn't actually think I'd fall for him, did you?" Liu Ruoxi looked at Liu Ruoling, whose gaze became somewhat unfocused. Liu Ruoxi sighed and said, "I hope so."

Then, Liu Ruoxi got up and walked into the house. Liu Ruoling asked, "Sister, where are you going?" Liu Ruoxi said, "You stay right there, I'll be right back." Liu Ruoling stayed by the pool.

Liu Ruoxi opened the door, saw Li Ling, and gestured for her to come out. Li Ling was somewhat puzzled, but still put down the straw rope she was weaving and walked towards the door. However, once Li Ling reached the door, Liu Ruoxi walked towards the pool.

Li Ling was even more puzzled, thinking to herself, "What are these two sisters doing? Could they be planning to eliminate me while Wang Lun is away? But didn't they say they had an agreement yesterday? But things could have suddenly changed; after all, you can't judge a book by its cover." Thinking this, Li Ling stopped in her tracks and asked, "Is there something you need?"

Liu Ruoxi turned around and saw that Li Ling hadn't followed, so she turned back again and said, "I have something to tell you, it's about Wang Lun." Hearing that it was about Wang Lun, Li Ling said, "Can't we talk about it here?" Liu Ruoxi said, "Um, yes, as long as you're not worried about Wang Lun overhearing." Li Ling hesitated, and Liu Ruoxi said again, "Come on, would I harm you?" Li Ling looked at Liu Ruoxi, and Liu Ruoxi looked at Li Ling quietly.

After nearly a minute, Li Ling decided to trust Liu Ruoxi and go listen to what Wang Lun had to say.

The two reached the pond and each found a rock to sit on. Liu Ruoxi asked Liu Ruoling to recount the events of the afternoon. Liu Ruoling recounted what had happened after Li Ling and the other woman left. Li Ling listened without speaking. Liu Ruoling wanted to say something, but Liu Ruoxi stopped her. At this moment, anyone other than Li Ling who spoke would create a rift; only Li Ling could be the first to speak.

After a while, Li Ling smiled and said, "Oh, it's nothing. He's just being stubborn, it's normal. I've seen him before, it's nothing serious." Liu Ruoling was about to say something again, but Liu Ruoxi stopped her, saying, "That's good, that's good. Let's go back then, the torches are almost out." She then glared at Liu Ruoling. If Liu Ruoling hadn't been asking so many questions, would this have happened? If it hadn't been handled properly, the two teams might have been separated, and some might even have withdrawn from the competition.

The three returned to the house and each began weaving their own straw sandals. Wang Lun remained lying on the kang (a heated brick bed).

After the three finished weaving their straw sandals, they each tacitly went to bed on the kang (heated brick bed), and no one spoke. Liu Ruoling wanted to speak, but Liu Ruoxi glared at her and silenced her. Li Ling remained silent, and Liu Ruoxi was even more so.

In this strange scene, three out of the four people were sleepless tonight, while Liu Ruoling, who had caused the trouble, slept soundly.

The next day, Liu Ruoling woke up and realized that she was the first one up that day, which felt a little strange. But she still went to wash up, fetch water, and prepare breakfast.

Just as Liu Ruoling was rinsing her mouth, Wang Lun came out and headed towards the sink. He squatted down by the sink, greeted Liu Ruoling, and then began washing up. Liu Ruoling felt that the old Wang Lun had returned, but with some changes, though she couldn't quite put her finger on it. She shook her head, deciding not to think about it. Besides, what if he had changed? Could he be worse than yesterday? Impossible. Thinking of yesterday's scene, Liu Ruoling felt a chill and quickly shook her head, continuing to rinse her mouth.

Although Liu Ruoling arrived first, Wang Lun finished washing up before her. He then filled a pot with water and carried it back into the house.

Back inside, Wang Lun started a fire and began preparing the ingredients for breakfast. When Liu Ruoling returned to the house, she voluntarily went to help with the fire.

While they were cooking, Li Ling and Liu Ruoxi got up one after the other.

After the two finished washing up, the meal was almost ready. They set the table, and Wang Lun served the three of them rice, which was about the same amount, with most of the fish and meat, and the wild vegetables reserved for soup later.

After the meal, Wang Lun left the pots and pans for them to clean up. He couldn't possibly wash dishes after cooking breakfast. Liu Ruoling went to collect the pots and pans and then took them to wash. Liu Ruoxi cleaned the table. Only Li Ling and Wang Lun remained sitting there. Li Ling said, "The chicken coop was finished yesterday, and the pheasants have all been put in. What are we doing today?" Wang Lun said, "So fast! Thank you for your hard work." Li Ling looked at Wang Lun and said, "Tell me what we're doing today." Wang Lun thought for a moment and said, "Let's build the toilets and showers today. It's quite big over there; it can accommodate so many people." Li Ling nodded, looked at Wang Lun, and thought for a moment before saying, "There are some things I haven't thought about yet, so..." Just as Li Ling said this, Liu Ruoxi's pupils dilated, then she lowered her head slightly to continue listening. Before Li Ling could finish speaking, Wang Lun interrupted her, staring at her for a moment before turning to Liu Ruoling, who was just entering the room, and said, "Girls, let's get back to work." He then got up and walked outside. Liu Ruoxi stood up, wanting to say something to Li Ling, but remained silent, only patting her shoulder. Liu Ruoling, who had just entered, was completely bewildered; why was she leaving again so soon after returning? But Liu Ruoxi pulled her down to put down the pots and pans and led her out of the room.

After a while, Li Ling arrived at the site and started working. Liu Ruoling continued to supply Wang Lun, while Liu Ruoxi supplied Li Ling. Wang Lun was working on the bathroom and shower area, while Li Ling and Liu Ruoxi were working on the rabbit enclosure.