Liu's need to be with other Chinese is very natural. It is fairly true that at some point a man who either lives or studies in a foreign country intend to get into his contryman community, no matter how big his heart was at the beginning. This intention can be look at as seeking for resonance from people who shares more similarities.
These similarities varies from language spoken to life experiences. As society and culture is relatively abstract, their influences on people within the environment is sometimes subtle. And that is the reason why in occasions an unacquainted fellow countryman could have a better understanding about particular things rather than a foreign friend.
Despite of the midterm exams, perhaps this week is just a normal week to most of the UD students. However, for all the Chinese students Wednesday is going to be a big day. Since October 1st is China's National Day, and this time is even more special because China is becoming 60 years old. And due to the time difference between here and China, it will be Wednesday noon time for us. I would say not many students who are not Chinese would know that. Since I already found my Chinese community, I have people who will be sharing my happiness on that day, and most definitely we are going to celebrate our motherland's 60th birthday.
All in all, a person will be more comfortable when hanging out with people who has more similarities to him. And that is the core reason of Liu's need.
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