Shopkeeper Luo agreed to use 5 feet of the cloth and make ten dolls, thanking Chen Afu for helping his sister.
Before leaving, Chen Afu wanted to buy five pairs of plum-shaped disk buttons as a gift for his little cousin. Shopkeeper Luo had his waiter bring out the cheapest ones, saying they are a meeting gift for her.
Chen Afu had his eyes on a slightly more expensive variety, but didn't feel capable to argue and so accepted the gift.
The group traveled to Chen Shi's house in the carriage from the Chu Mansion, which was much faster. Chen Afu and his son rode inside the carriage, while Manager Luo rode outside with the carriage driver.
On the road, Manager Luo spoke about how much his sister loved the bird dolls, especially the oversized one. She liked it so much she even slept with it. Unfortunately, the doll was thrown away unintentionally by a servant, which upset her and affected her health...
