In this short scene, we are introduced to Mr. and Mrs. Yang's son, who has just returned from his father's hospital visit. Mr. Yang tells his brother that his parents will be at home in 30 minutes, and that they will pick up their son, rou, at his school in the afternoon. The elder Yang is worried about his son's health, as he has stopped his treatment for the disease, and he fears that the stock market will fall, which will make it difficult for him and his family to sell their shares