He visits the church

Wang Lian was gradually becoming an insomniac, and it was during this period that he found himself turning to religion. He had seen many people do this to escape depression and he did the same.

He tried to read some books about , but all the books went over his head. No word, no idea in them attracted him. He would force himself to read but put them away after a few pages; a little while later, he would pick them up again and then put them back.

''No—perhaps I should actually start going to church; maybe that would help''.

Wang Lian tried to reason with himself, and one day when he was with Hui Donghai, he expressed this desire.

''I'll come with you,' he told Hui Donghai, who was stepping out.

''But I'm going to the church,'' Hui Donghai reminded him.

''I know,'' he said, tying up his jogger laces.

''You'll come to the Church?'' Hui Donghaiwas surprised.

''Yes''. Wang Lian stood up.

''To pray?''