In this chapter, we are introduced to Mr. Qu'an, a young man who has just graduated from the university. He is very excited about his new job, but he is also saddened by the fact that he has not yet found a girlfriend. He tells us that his parents have urged him to find a partner, but that they are "so heartless" and "horrible" . He also reveals that his uncle has also passed away recently, and he is very sorry that he did not find a lover. He says that his mother is dying, and that she is desperate for a home to call her own. She tells him that she used to live a hard life, but now that she has become a successful woman, she will no longer feel self-conscious. She says that she would like to return to her home country, but she is afraid that she will not be able to do so because of her financial situation. She also tells him about the quarrel between him and another man, whom she does not name. The quarrel is because of money, and she says that poor men should not date anyone, because they will only be "burdens." She also says that he lied to her because he knew that she knew that he would lose his job if she found out that he was in love with someone important. She hopes that her mother will soon be well enough to allow her to return home. Later in the chapter, Mr. Yuan