In this chapter, we learn that jiu-tao's highness is due to the presence of a snake on his head. This is the first time that he has cried, and it is because of his highness that he is crying. He tells us that he will be the one to take care of the problem. He says that he was confused five years ago when he realized that wu was acting like another person. Now, he says, he is so confused that he can't believe what he has just heard. He wants to know what they can do to make up for the loss of their friendship. He suggests that they get drunk, act cute, and act cheeky.