In this short scene, we are introduced to the teacher, who introduces himself as "the enthusiastic, hospitable, and kind Xiao Dongfang" . He explains that he has invited his students to a New Year's Eve dinner party to celebrate the coming of the new year. The two students, Xiao Cai and Xiao Xiaooliwant, wish him a happy new year, but the meal is not good enough for them. The teacher explains that the two students are the real "devils" wishing him a "happy new year" because they will perform magic while eating, and one is still alive. He describes the food as "stuffed meatballs" , and says that the smell of the food is "weird" because the meatball trick has gone from his hand to the students's. He then explains that they have prepared medicinal wine for the party.