In this chapter, we learn that Lin-dong is a pawnbroker, and that he has been trying to sell his wares to Ming-Guang for a long time. He is also an antique dealer, so he knows how much money is involved. He also knows that the pearl that he bought for 200 million is the most valuable item in his collection, and he wants to know how much it is worth. He wants to sell the pearl as a gift to Ming, so that she will not be ashamed of what she has done.