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In this episode's recognition ceremony, Qi Meng wins Hong Ye's favor and trust by demonstrating her deep knowledge of the Hong Gang's history, specifically mentioning the old story of Hong Ye using his "first pot of gold" to buy a jade cup. She is then rewarded with a brand-new jade wine cup. However, this scene triggers Ah Xing's memories of five years ago, and the bloodstains on the jade cup foreshadow a heavy past. Ah Xing begins to doubt Qi Meng's true intentions for infiltrating the Hong Gang. Meanwhile, Hong Xiao Rou, Hong Ye's daughter, jealous of Qi Meng's favor, publicly insults her and challenges her to a bet, intending to expose her identity, and a conflict is imminent.