This chapter opens with a conversation between Fang Yin, the supervisor, and his assistant. Fang Yin tells his assistant that he has not finished his report because he accidentally spilled some coffee on it. He tells him that he is one of his people and that he does not need sympathy from the professional world. He says that he did not want to bring Fang Yin's troubles to him. He asks him to come home with him and tell her that she is sleeping soundly. He then tells her that he heard that the marketing department has hired a new intern and that she should have a good night's sleep.