P'an Chin-lien propped Ta-lang up with her left hand, took the bowl of medicine in her right hand, and began to pour it into his mouth. Ta-lang took one mouthful and said:" It tastes terrible!" P'an Chin-lien replied:" As long as you get well, it doesn't matter how it tastes." As Ta-lang took the second mouthful, she quickly poured the rest of the mixture down his throat.