I agree with the previous feedbackers (is that even a word?) that this is an excellent chapter. It moves the story forward and lets us know that everybody Clark left behind is coping with his absence and is living their lives remembering him but not being dominated by his memory. It's touching and powerful.
And, like Maria, I wonder if Clark will see the headline. Maybe his host will make some comment about Superman's son and trigger some deeply repressed memories.
Of course, then we'll have the drama of Clark trying to get back to the US from the rural fringes of China when he has absolutely no documentation and no legal right to be where he is. What a can of worms that would be!
Can't wait to read it. Keep it coming!