In this chapter, we learn that Mingguang's boss, Madame Qu'an, is in financial trouble and needs money urgently. She asks Mingguang to raise the money herself, but Mingguang refuses, saying that his mother will get sick if he does so. She tells Mingguang that the project needs him to stay in another city for a month, so that he can focus on his work. Mingguang is so proud of his work that he decides to start a business of his own.