Xia Zhuo was set to attend the military parade, and Lü Zheng planned a farewell ceremony, which Xia Zhuo declined. Xia Zhuo sought out An Lei, who urged him to complete his mission swiftly and return to apply for military academy. As the parade commenced, the entire Blade Company gathered before televisions to watch Xia Zhuo's performance. Upon returning from Beijing, Xia Zhuo shared his experiences from the parade village. Liang Nuo sends him a package from France. Lin Anbang and Yi Zimeng are curious, but Xia Zhuo refuses to open it. Ouyang Jun returns from rocket engineering school. Yi Zimeng tells him Ouyang Hua visited the base seeking him out, urging him to communicate better with his father. Ouyang Jun is deeply conflicted.
