Uyên discovered that Mạnh was staking out the land claimed by Vĩnh, revealing Vĩnh's intentions.

The young woman rose early, as she did every day, to tend to her flock of chickens. While walking around the property, she was startled to discover that Manh had secretly driven in boundary markers without her knowledge. Sensing something was amiss, Uyen hurriedly sought out Vinh to report the situation. Upon hearing Uyen’s account, Vinh paid little attention to the matter; instead, he made inappropriate remarks and gestures that deeply unsettled her. Realizing his intentions, she tactfully excused herself to leave and avoid any untoward incident. Back at her humble shack, Uyen set aside her worries and quietly planted more flowers and greenery around the dwelling. She hoped to make her makeshift home feel a little cozier, even though countless trials and tribulations still lay ahead.