The chapter opens with a sunset scene on the river. It's been a long time since we've seen the river, and the wind is still blowing. The narrator is amazed at the beauty of the river and wonders why a talented servant like Lin San has to work as a servant. Lin San tells the narrator that he can do whatever he wants as long as he doesn't worry about doing good deeds. He's not worried about the doctor's promise that his skin will become "white again," he's just worried about eating and drinking. He says he'll sleep in the same room as the doctor. The doctor promises that Lin San's skin will be white again, but Lin San says that's too bad, because his skin won't be as healthy as it was before. He also says that if he dares to disrespect Lin San, the doctor will kill him. He wants to know why Lin San can't help his family. He asks if Lin San is clever enough to help them. The answer is that he is, and Lin San knows a lot of things about his family's history. The second part of the chapter is about Lin San and his sister, who has read the book that he made for her. She almost ate him, but he promises not to break his promise.