The next day, the rainy season arrives in Yuchuan, and the young narrator wishes his mother well. He wants to stay in the city to be with her. He asks his mother if she wants him to lift her up so that she can go home. She says no, but he says he'll try his best to lessen their physical contact. He tells his mother that he's sorry he shouldn't be lifting her up, but that he feels more comfortable staying home and reading a book or listening to music. The distance between the two of them is getting closer, he tells his mom, and they're both getting closer to each other's hearts. He says he accidentally opened his medicine drawer the last time he was looking at tuoyi's homework, and he apologizes. He goes back to his room, where he feels better.