In this chapter, Cai Ming-liang tries to convince Ming-ling that he should not interfere in the matter. He tells her that he has been jealous of her since they were young and that she is the daughter of a powerful city lord. She only needs to reach her hand out and all the wonders of the world will be delivered to her. He explains that in the present world, it is nearly impossible for a woman to find someone who she wholeheartedly loves. In her heart, he says, she will always be "that irreplaceable person."