A formal competition proposed by Fàn Shèngměi to settle the dispute over her project. She and Zhào Chǔyíng each present their understanding and approach, judged by Wáng Shuòzhī, Sòng Míngyún, Xiè Yuè, and Chén Míng. Fàn Shèngměi wins, earning the position of Deputy Director of Investment Division Two.