In this chapter, Cai Ling tells his family that he is willing to accept a 50% share of the profits from the fish pond, but that he will not take advantage of them. He explains that his parents will not agree with him, and that they will have to find someone else to take care of the pond. He tells them that they can find him wherever they need to be, and they will all get their share. Cai Ling and his family celebrate the success of their business venture, and Cai Ling invites his sister, who has not been home for months, to join them for lunch.