Roger, starting his first day at the Hinton Group, faces immediate hostility from a rival who mocks his background and threatens violence, insisting Roger is inferior despite his father being an executive. The confrontation escalates with insults about Roger's family and his father's status. Amidst the tension, Roger's father steps in, attempting a peaceful gesture by offering spicy noodles, but the rival harshly rejects it, dismissing Roger and his family with disdain. The episode ends with Roger and his father confronted by the rival's open contempt, leaving the challenge of proving their worth at work unresolved.