The chapter opens with a conversation between Madame Bovary and Madame Yang, who are in the middle of a conversation about the recent events in the city. Bovary tells Madame Yang that he is busy with some business and that he will not be able to visit her for a few days. Madame Yang tells Bovary that she is in the hospital and that she should not worry about her husband's health. She asks Madame Yang if she is alright, and she tells her that she has some business to attend to. She then leaves, saying that Madame Yang has invited her to come and visit her in order to thank her for saving his wife. She tells him that she will be there soon, and Bovary promises to buy her some delicacies.