Yi runs Breaking Dawn Tattoos where Jiayue is an apprentice - but they must keep this secret from her conventional and achievement-oriented father, and Yi's aunty Ms Wang.
Veteran artist Aifei joins Breaking Dawn Tattoos. She is the coolest person ever, and lacking a female role model her entire life, Jiayue begs Aifei to teach her, but is rebuffed.
Living under the same roof again, Jiayue and Rong both find it hard to keep their secrets: Jiayue is surprised to learn about Rong's new online friend, whereas Rong discovers Jiayue's tattoo sketchbook.
Jiayue finally musters courage to meet Ran at their former favourite park, while both Jiayue and Ran learn that they've become strangers in each other's lives.
Jiayue says goodbye to her mother, but this time it is full of love; with Ms Wang and the aunties as unofficial mascots, Jiayue's business is finally picking up - but Yi is missing from the celebrations.