Summary

In Chapter 5, in Singapore on the morning of the Chinese New Year, the members of the Tan family drove in a convoy to Tyersall Park. The novel describes the rituals of visiting their family in order of seniority, eating, and giving gifts to children.

At Tyersall Park, Su Yi and her children, which included Eleanor, were involved in an elaborate tea ritual. Later, when a family member told Eleanor that she needed to pack warm clothing for her trip to California, Eleanor knew there was something happening with Rachel and Nick that she had not been told about. Eleanor confronted Astrid and insisted that she be told if Nick was getting married. Eleanor was soon screaming at Astrid because she would not give her any details.

Eleanor had no appetite for lunch but when she heard Cassian being refused ice cream, she...