Lin San, the representative of the Xiao family in Suzhou, is furious that he has been bullied by the man who represents his family. He accuses the man of being an "imposter" and a "doppelganger." Lin tells him that the seal on the book has been written by her husband, who lost a bet with her in a gambling match. The seal clearly states that the shop has been transferred from the family of the tao to the one of the xiao. Lin tells the man that he must resign from his position as governor of the province ofjiangsu because he is a "dictatorial official." Lin also tells him about the handprint of her son on the seal. Lin says that her son's handprint is the fault of his father, who is known for his "bad temper." He tells her that she should not provoke her son, who has not yet met his master. Lin then tells her to accompany her cousin to the wedding.