This chapter opens with a description of the scene in which a young girl is attacked by a swarm of wasps. The girl's name is Yu Xin, and she is the daughter of the owner of the house where the incident has taken place. When the girl enters the house, she is immediately attacked by the wasps. She begs the girl to come inside and help her, but the girl refuses, saying that she will be fine. She tells the girl not to worry, as she will not be disfigured, and the girl promises to take care of her