In this chapter, we are introduced to Sun and Mingqing, two young men who have just returned from a hunting expedition. They have returned with a boar and musk deer, which they have roasted and seasoned to make a meat dish. The meat is seasoned with garlic and then mixed with Lu Xiaoyi's own herbs. The meal is a success, and the two men are eager to share it with their friend, who is also returning from the expedition.