Part 1, Chapter 6 Summary

While Lin walks with Manna, they find themselves talking of things they would not dare discuss with others, including political and religious views unacceptable to the power structure at the hospital. They begin to spend all their free time together, although they do not touch or even hold hands again.

People begin to gossip and Lin is summoned by the vice-director of the hospital's political department to discuss the rumors. He is warned that his relationship with Manna could affect his future. Lin promises not to have a sexual relationship with Manna. When Lin tells Manna of the meeting, she asks him how he really feels about her, and he tells her he loves her, and that he would marry her if it were possible. The next day Manna is called in by the director and she makes the same promise...