The chapter delves into a lively conversation at a restaurant where characters reflect on childhood memories, discuss a change in ownership, and express surprise at familiar flavors. The mysterious mention of David Guo creates a sense of anticipation for a possible reunion.
In 1911, as the Gardner family plans their return to America, Milton, Dashan, and Haiyan bid a heartfelt farewell beneath the old cedar tree. Their stories unfold through letters that suddenly cease...What happened to Milton during World War II? Will he ever reunite with his long-lost Chinese friends?