Feeling out of place and of little use, Tian devotes himself to cultivating a strong relationship with the Phu Phan Dao villagers. From them, he learns new skills and ways. While assisting them in their tea trade, Tian discovers the merchants they trade with are ripping them off. A confrontation ensues and things get violent. After all the progress he made, Tian feels he's somehow betrayed the villagers by instigating a fight and ruined their newfound friendship.