In this chapter, we learn that Yulan has been avoiding the sight of his mistress. He's worried about his mother's death, and he's trying to figure out a way to help her. He needs to arrange a blind date for the wedding, and arrange for the marriage to take place after the wedding. He also needs to get rid of some of his old friends, including the doctor, so that he can marry Yulan. He tells us that his singing can help him, but it won't cure Yulan's illness. He decides to go to the doctor instead. The doctor will be able to tell him what's wrong, and then he'll be free to go wherever he wants. He asks Yulan to hold off on the wedding until he gets back from the doctor. He