Wei Lin proposes marriage to Su Yundai from his hospital bed, promising to treat her exceptionally well. He declares his decade-long devotion and argues that his love and responsibility are more valuable than another man's lust. He swears he would have castrated himself if he had ever harbored wicked thoughts toward the younger Su Yundai. This proposal comes after he learns about the betrayal by his associates and represents his desperate attempt to secure Su Yundai's commitment.