His friend suggested that they should divide the substance of the dialogue into three parts. On May 8, the Beida Preparatory Committee posted a dazibao stating five conditions that the authorities should meet before the students would return to class. Shen claims that he agreed with the demands but worried that this action might create problems for the "Dialogue Delegation" because Shen hoped different student groups would speak with a united voice.
His companion proposed splitting the dialogue content into three sections. On May 8, the Beida Preparatory Committee displayed a notice outlining five requirements that authorities must fulfill before students resume classes. Shen asserts he concurred with the demands but was concerned that such an action might cause issues for the "Dialogue Delegation" since Shen desired various student factions to speak in unison.