Cheney returns abruptly after a call to confront his partner, who criticizes him for lacking wealth and spiritual cultivation, accusing him of setting a bad example for their daughter, Tina. She pressures Cheney to take full responsibility and prepare Tina for an important spiritual aptitude test, emphasizing the family's high expectations. Tina, however, shows disinterest in the test, causing further tension. Cheney promises to support Tina's cultivation improvement, but his partner remains skeptical, frustrated by his repeated empty apologies. The episode ends with a hint of looming pressure as Tina is enrolled in costly tutoring, and Cheney's reliability is seriously questioned.