A'tang tells the Chief that he wants to kiss him, but he doesn't know what to do. He's afraid that the Chief will find out, and he's going to die because of his lies. He asks if the Chief is suspicious of him, and the Chief says that he is, but a'tang says that if he tries to act with the Chief, they'll get caught, and they're going to have to pay a heavy price. He also asks if a'cheng has read a romance novel about a domineering prince who falls in love with a girl. The Chief leaves, and A'Tang gets up to leave.