1259 Never Tired of Teasing (1/2)

While Salem was learning the Chinese language, Zhang Zian was curious about the semi-transparent miniature whirlwinds that he saw between the dunes. How did they form? Why didn't they dissipate after a while?

Was it due to the unique geographical landscape? When the wind blew through the honeycomb sand dunes, it changed direction because of the shape of the sand dunes. Might this be similar to how water formed a vortex after flowing through a reef?

In order to learn the authentic Chinese language, Salem diligently helped Zhang Zian by carrying the drone suitcase. Wherever Zhang Zian went, he followed and tried to learn from him.

The strange phrases that Zhang Zian said made him curious. He had never heard them before while interacting with Chinese tourists.

”Zhang Zian, can you say it again? I didn't hear it clearly,” he begged.

”What are you looking at?” Zhang Zian repeated.

”You... stinky prawn?” Salem tried to imitate the pronunciation.

”No, it is 'What are you looking at?'” Zhang Zian corrected him.

”What are you looking at?”

Salem had a lot of talent learning a new language. After all, he was a young man and could learn things quickly. In addition, he had a high degree of enthusiasm and motivation. After he repeated it several times, he had learned the pronunciation.

”That... If someone else said it first, how can I respond? Do I reply by saying the same thing?” he asked.

”Of course not! You have to respond, 'I'm lookin' at you. You got a problem with that?'” Zhang Zian said seriously.

Salem imitated him. ”Hey... mud?”

”The accent should be placed on the last word. When you say it, you should have an imposing manner. It is best to stare at the person as you say it. 'I'm lookin' at you. You got a problem with that?'” Zhang Zian broke it down and taught him slowly.

Richard's claws suddenly grabbed his shoulder. It meant, ”You are teaching him wrong things!”

”'What are you looking at?'... 'I'm lookin' at you. You got a problem with that?'... 'What are you looking at?'... 'I'm lookin' at you. You got a problem with that?'...” Salem muttered repeatedly and carefully tried to remember the newly learned greetings. He wanted to use them when he eventually went to China. Even if he could not go to China for a while, he could at least make a video call to Sihwa.

He didn't quite understand why he had to stare when he said, ”'I'm lookin' at you. You got a problem with that?'” Maybe this was the custom of the Chinese when talking. The staring was probably to suggest friendliness. After all, it was said that the eyes were the window to the soul, and staring opened the window. The wider it was, the more likely Sihwa could see his true feelings.

”Zhang Zian, I am done learning! Help me practice!” Salem said with great interest.

Zhang Zian nodded. ”Good! What are you looking at?”

”I'm lookin' at you. You got a problem with that?” Salem stared at him with a face full of rage.

Perhaps because it was genetic, the Bedouins had facial features that were highly pronounced and big eyes. Salem's actions made his already-large eyes even bigger.

”Yes, that's the spirit!” Zhang Zian said and raised his thumb.

Salem had gotten a compliment, and he was feeling really good about himself.

Richard covered his face with wings and couldn't imagine what kind of troubles Salem would encounter if he came to China. He was afraid that he would be killed before even leaving the airport…

Famous and Fina knew that he was being playful again and could not be bothered with Zhang Zian. They picked up their mats lazily and ran to a cool and ventilated place under the car to rest.

Having learned how to greet others, Salem was very satisfied. He then remembered he had another question and asked, ”Oh, yes, Zhang Zian, you taught me how to eat, drink, watch movies, and sing. These are phrases. I don't quite know how to use them in sentences,. Can you teach me? Why can't you eat water and drink rice?”