The next morning, the Ming family arrives at the gate of the Ming mansion. The Mings are overjoyed to see the Mings, who have been living in the country for five years. They greet Ming, who has grown taller and healthier, and Ming's little brat, who is also there. Ming tells Ming that it has been five years since he left for Germany. Ming asks if he has recovered. Ming says that he would have if he had sought medical help from a doctor in China. Ming scolds his mother for bringing up the topic of medicine at such an important event. She says that it is time to have dinner, and that they may discuss the matter after dinner if they like. They decide not to talk about the matter on the reunion day, since it is too important for them to discuss it on such a day