In this chapter, we learn that the protagonist, who is named "Bu Chonghua," comes from a well-to-do family. He is an expert on his field, and he is adored by his subordinates and by the press. He explains that his life is easy because all of his accomplishments and glories have been put in the public spotlight, while other people struggle in the dark. Their unyielding loyalty is crushed and their faith has been thrown into the abyss