Summary

In Chapter 9: Rule 9. Thomas told Julie he had been investigating for her research and had found a place they must go that day. They went to Zhongshan Park, where parents went to find matches for their unmarried children every Thursday and Saturday afternoon. The parents held big posters with their child’s information, such as age, height, and level of education. Julie saw it as depressing. Thomas suggested that since China had the one-child rule, getting the child married was better for the parents’ care as they aged. Thomas and Julie also did some other sight-seeing that day.

During lunch, Julie told Thomas that their experience had been good for her and not to feel sorry for her. She said she understood his situation. He said he knew she would be fine and he did not feel sorry for her. It was difficult...