In this chapter, we are introduced to Lin-Lung, a young man who has just returned from a trip to China. He has returned home with a message from his friend, jiang Zhe, who is in the middle of a conversation with another man. Lin-Leung is pleased to learn that jiang has given him a bottle of wine, which he has drunk in order to celebrate his return home. He is also pleased that he has been able to catch a glimpse of jiang's "candour" , as he is sure that he will soon be able to reveal his true feelings for