1. in high spirits
2. bury one's feeling
3. indulge in
4. a tinge of pity
5. a stroke of good fortune
6. fairly broad interests
7. invest a large sum of money
8. a reputation extending far and wide
9. mull over
10. come to terms with
11. pick a fight
12. be accustomed to doing
13. ill at ease
In Chapter 1, the author introduced the main character's background and the people in this ship. Mr. Fang fell in love with Ms.Pao, but both of them had been engaged.
