The Path of Survival of the Salty Fish.

Summary

Yun Xi is anxious about how to inform Ji Lan about a visit home requested by her mother. While waiting for Ji Lan outside a bun shop, she grows worried when Ji Lan doesn't arrive and rushes to school, only to learn that Ji Lan is hospitalized with a cold. Concerned, Yun Xi joins classmates to visit Ji Lan in the hospital. Upon arrival, they find Ji Lan in good spirits despite her illness. The classmates awkwardly leave Yun Xi alone with Ji Lan, leading to a moment of intimacy between the two, as Ji Lan offers comfort and fruit. The chapter ends with a sense of curiosity and confusion for Yun Xi about her classmates' intentions.

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