[3] On the day he is laid off, Qiping receives a letter and discovers that his wife Lijun is in love with a rich college student named Chen Mengtian.

Lijun's mother summons Chen to her house to discuss the matter.

Soon Qiping receives a letter from a private attorney asking him to come in to sign the divorce papers.

One day, Lijun's father returns home from business to celebrate his 50th birthday, oblivious that the divorce has happened.

At this time, Chen receives a letter from his father, who having gotten wind of his licentious ways, demands that he return to his hometown to get married.