The chapter dives into a dream-like conversation between Betty and Milton as they reminisce about Kool-Yang, including lost letters from the Second World War. Milton's emotional ties to his Chinese heritage are evident as he expresses a desire to return vases to Kool-Yang. The entry of a new character, Joan Han, sparks intrigue about the whereabouts of Kool-Yang and sets the stage for further exploration.
After a lifetime of yearning, Milton's quest to reconnect with his childhood memories ends with unfulfilled longing. Yet, his final wishes lead his wife Betty to a journey uncovering long-hidden tales of Kuliang, through a chance encounter with a Chinese student...Will this twist of fate fulfill Milton's last hopes?