Episode 8 recap: Director Yang told Xiao Li Ming about his experience.

Tang Haoran came to pick up the child after school. Previously, Cheng Hai Jiang proposed a method and listed the names of dishonest individuals through various channels. So now many people know about this matter. Tang Haoran's son mentioned that everyone is talking about how Tang Haoran is now considered dishonest and asked what happened. Tang Haoran insisted that he would never do such a thing. Tang Haoran's wife also mentioned that money is not important; what matters is that their family stays together.

Finally, Tang Haoran agreed to repay the money and asked Xiao Li Ming why he kept a close eye on him. Tang Haoran mentioned that now Sun Qiang has received the money, and their family doesn't have any problems. Xiao Li Ming explained that he is doing it for the happiness of both families. Xiao Li Ming, Director Yang, and the others had a meal together. Xiao Li Ming expressed his respect for Director Yang. Without Director Yang's help, he wouldn't have been able to resolve this matter. Xiao Li Ming also mentioned that this time he wanted to become Director Yang's apprentice and hoped to learn from him in the future.

Upon returning home, Xiao Li Ming discussed his work with his mother and felt a great sense of accomplishment for resolving this matter. He believed that his decision to work at the grassroots level was the right one. Xiao Li Ming's mother recalled her own life when she was young and the busy schedule of Xiao Li Ming's father. Even though he was busy, he found his work fulfilling.

Because Xiao Li Ming was not accustomed to working at the grassroots level, many things were not done well, and they received the last place in the evaluation this time. Zhang Feng Jiao was also unhappy, mentioning that even after working at the grassroots level for so many years, it was the first time she received the last place. Director Yang believed that everyone goes from not knowing to knowing, and Xiao Li Ming should be given an adaptation process.

Ma Le told Xiao Li Ming that people were definitely talking about him. Xiao Li Ming felt that Ma Le had some opinions about him, so it was normal for them to discuss and gossip. Ma Le was also surprised to see Xiao Li Ming's growth.

Xiao Li Ming came to visit Director Yang at his home and saw a family photo. Director Yang mentioned that his son and their family all work in big cities. Xiao Li Ming asked why Director Yang didn't go to the big city to live with them. Director Yang explained that he had grown accustomed to the place and didn't want to leave. He also found great fulfillment in his mediation work. Director Yang shared his work experience with Xiao Li Ming, advising him to be persistent and learn to regulate himself. In the process of mediation, it's possible to experience grievances, so it's important to have strategies and approach different people differently.

Mayor Su came to attend a meeting in this area and encountered Mo Wen Er, whom he had met before. Some people felt that their relationship was not simple and mentioned that Mayor Su's wife had passed away several years ago, which made Mayor Su feel embarrassed. Director Yang was going to another place for a few days and encountered two band members arguing over the same woman. Director Yang suspected they might have fallen into a scam, but then the woman involved in the incident suddenly appeared and criticized him for not understanding her and talking behind her back. She also said that she had never accepted the advances of either of them.

Director Yang realized it was unrequited love between them, and Xiao Li Ming was also present. Surprisingly, the woman turned out to be Xiao Li Ming's mother, which made Director Yang even more embarrassed. Cheng Hai Jiang called a meeting with the people from Fuchuan New District and emphasized that the situation with Hongsheng Group was very serious. He urged them to resolve the matter properly as safety construction was of utmost importance.

Director Yang developed a favorable impression of Xiao Li Ming's mother and had been treating Xiao Li Ming very well these days, which left Xiao Li Ming somewhat puzzled.