In this chapter, we learn that Ming's birthday is always celebrated by giving him a gift. This is because Ming and Ren have been lovers since they were both in college. Since Ren can only marry Ming if Ren and his sister agree, Ming gives him money every year on his birthday. He tells us that he still calls Ming "fleming" and says that he'll pay for it in the future.
In this chapter, we learn that Ming's birthday is always celebrated by giving him a gift. This is because Ming and Ren have been lovers since they were both in college. Since Ren can only marry Ming if Ren and his sister agree, Ming gives him money every year on his birthday. He tells us that he still calls Ming "fleming" and says that he'll pay for it in the future.