The next morning, the company's new chief executive, Gu Xianping, arrives at the factory to meet with his employees. He tells them that his mother, Madame Pernelle, is resting at home and that he has not seen her for a long time. Gu tells his employees that he will not sit idly by while his mother is away. He will take charge of the company and will not allow anyone to usurp his mother's power.