In this chapter, we learn that Mr. Ming-liang, a student at the school, has been practicing a martial art called "teng zi gong" , which is a form of boxing that involves striking with a stick. He tells us that he has won a medal in the school's sports fair for his performance, and that he wants to learn the art too. He explains that to practice the art, one needs to keep one's body pure, otherwise, one will get into a bad romantic relationship.