The next morning, Mr. and Mrs. yan are grateful for the doctor's help, but they are disappointed to learn that the doctor has not yet fully recovered. They blame the doctor for causing their mother to vomit even more blood. The doctor, however, has been able to cure a number of officials, and he has said that Mr.yan's prescription will not cure him. The family is upset, but Mr. Gu points out that this is the only medicine that has made him feel better in the past few years. He asks if they should try Dr. Xu's medicine again, but Mrs. Gu refuses, saying that they still have some time to go.