Episode 17 recap: Xue Zhi Hai almost became the new governor.

Ji Lian Yun cried and apologized to Xue Dong Feng, saying that she didn't really aim the gun at him that day, but still, things turned out like this. She begged Xue Dong Feng to wake up quickly and was willing to give everything for it. Xue Dong Feng lay on the bed motionless, and Ji Lian Yun felt sad, tears streaming down her face. She stayed by the bedside all night, and the next day, she found Xue Dong Feng holding her hand but still not responding when she called out to him.

Qin Mengmeng went to the hospital to visit Xue Dong Feng and upon entering, she saw Ji Lian Yun. She couldn't help but get angry and scolded Ji Lian Yun, then slapped her. Ji Lian Yun felt humiliated, but she didn't want to cause trouble for the still unconscious Xue Dong Feng, so she swallowed her anger and just gave Qin Mengmeng a fierce glare before leaving.

The invitation cards for Mrs. Xue's birthday celebration had been sent out long ago, but no guests showed up, which made Mrs. Xue very angry. She lamented the fickleness of the world. When Xue Dong Feng was the governor, the house was almost overcrowded with visitors, but now, after being in a coma for only half a month, no one came to visit. Commander Qin came with Qin Mengmeng to congratulate Mrs. Xue on her birthday, bringing a little light to her face. However, Mrs. Xue soon learned that Commander Qin had come for the purpose of arranging a marriage between Xue Zhi Hai and Qin Mengmeng. She felt disgusted, as if she had swallowed a fly, but she didn't dare to oppose it because the situation was stronger than her.

Suddenly, Xue Dong Feng appeared and brought forward the gunman who had fired the shot that day.