The team face CK, Smiling's ex-boyfriend's team but Yang feels conflicted attacking her in-game. Cheng has a fever and Tong Yao is also unwell. They end up taking care of each other.
Admirers attend the match and witness an accident transform into a romantic spectacle. Cheng reiterates that he only wants someone who is better at games than him - then challenges Smiling to a solo game.
Yao is suspended for one match but is repentant only for causing trouble for her team. The team struggles with Lu Yue replacing her. Cheng finally speaks to Yao.
Tong Yao and Jinyang go out to take their mind off their troubles. Tong Yao gets drunk and is escorted back to headquarters by Lu Sicheng when she meets Lu Yue an earlier ZGDX midlaner who just came off a suspension.
ZGDX arrives for their photoshoot but Lu Sichang and Tong Yao encounter an awkward moment right before she takes her pictures. ZGDX plays YQCB and Lu Sicheng realizes that a friend from his past has come back.
Yao starts off the competition attracting attention for a past comment and the attention of a Korean playboy on the opposite team - both in game and out. Cheng warns him off.
Awkward awakenings surprise the team. Yang watches Tong Yao's livestream and overhears Cheng teasing her, making him jealous. Later he visits her to talk about the past.
Smiling plays against A Tai again. Lu Yue snaps an opportune photo. Ming consults with Tong Yao as they analyze their opponents' tactics. Cheng goes on a blind date.
Unable to sleep Tong Yao watches and analyses game play of their next opponent. Cheng is interested in her notes and the team is interested when her proposed tactics work. Yao comforts the disappointed team leader.
With the first game of the National League approaching the teams to choose their opponents and groups for the competition. With this in mind ZGDX also chooses their starting midlaner.