Chapter 15: Secretly Teach (1/2)

The lady was Hidi no doubt. She was worried about Shaw Danon's injury, so she came to see him, but she could never have imagined her mother would be there, too. So Hidi hid outside of the door and waited for Surin to be gone.

She noticed Shaw Danon was rooted on the floor, she said angrily: ”What are you standing there for?”

Shaw Danon woke up. He tried to find an excuse, but then he saw Hidi lowered her head. It's because Big Yella came and pushed against Hidi's leg.

Hidi bent over and patted Big Yella's head. Big Yella licked her hand.

”Creak creak” Ashh went behind Big Yella and pulled on its tail; seemed like it wanted to pull Big Yella away from Hidi. Ashh felt Hidi's eyes, he looked up and showed his teeth.

Hidi didn't get angry. She made a face toward the monkey in reply. Since Ashh came here, it went along well with everyone except Hidi. Hidi was surprised to find Big Yella didn't go aggressive at Ashh.

”What happened?” Hidi asked Shaw Danon while pointing at Ashh and Big Yella.

Shaw Danon told her about the meat bone. Hidi laughed: ”Can't believe that stupid monkey did that trick.” Then she changed topic, she examined Shaw Danon, asked: ”Today, my dad hit you, anywhere not feeling well?”

Shaw Danon shook his head: ”Nothing, Shijie.”

Hidi said: ”What's the matter with dad? He is not happy and vented his anger onto you!”

Shaw Danon quickly said: ”No, it's my stupidity that made master mad...”

Hidi stared at him. Shaw Danon held back what he was going to say. Hidi snorted: ”It has nothing to do with you, actually. It's just because he saw the two people had good potential, so his mind...” Then she stopped and looked at Shaw Danon. She realized that meant she was saying he is stupid, then she changed topic again: ”What was my mom coming here for?”

Shaw Danon replied honestly: ”Shi niang came to visit me and gave me two 'Yellow Pills.' Very effective, I was fully recovered after taking one.”

”Yellow Pill?” Hidi was surprised.

”Yes,” Shaw Danon looked at her, asked: ”What it is?”

Hidi said: ”That is my dad's treasure. I heard Mom say it was made from twenty-three different types of spiritual herbs. Marvelous medicinal effect. Even I didn't have the luck to take it.”

Shaw Danon's mouth opened wide. Hidi's eyes rolled, continued: ”Perhaps my dad was impressed by you, but doesn't seem like it.”

Shaw Danon said: ”It must be master's kindness. He saw me injured, so he gave me a magical pill. He, senior, is very broad minded!”

Hidi laughed: ”My dad, broad minded...heh heh. Anyway, I'm not going to argue this with you. Huh, why is there the sound of rain?”

Shaw Danon listened carefully. Outside really was raining. Hidi walked to the window. She pushed the window open. Cool wind came in from the window. Cold, tiny rain drops hit on the face.

The sky rained in the silent dark of night. Everywhere was dark except for the blurry shadow of the bamboo in the courtyard. The rain fell from the sky. In Shaw Danon's eyes, it was gentle. He even felt that the night was beautiful, the rain was melodious; when the rain drops hit against the bamboo leaves he was pleased to listen to its sounds. The sound that resonated within his soul.

Standing next to him was a beautiful lady. Happiness and sadness within this beauty. She was watching:

At this rain!

Big Yella and Ashh also quieted down. Big Yella lay on the bed. His eyes were half opened. Ashh sat next to Big Yella and searched through Big Yella's thick fur.

Candle's fire suddenly flickered in the mountain wind, making a soft popping sound.

”It's raining.” Hidi softly said.

Shaw Danon answered: ”Yeah.”

Hidi stared into the night for a few moments, then turned back to the table; quietly said: ”Xiao Fan, close the window will you? It is getting cold.”

Shaw Danon nodded and closed the window. Hidi sat next to the table absently. She took out a small box, then opened it under the light.

The candle reflected in her eyes, like a pair of gentle flames.

”Say, do you think this 'Refresh Bead' is pretty?” Hidi's eyes were fixed upon the bright, small bead. Her voice wasn't stable. Shaw Danon's heart suddenly felt empty, slowly sank.

He went to her with all his courage. He used all his strength to make himself look normal. Hidi raised her head and looked at him. She suddenly found her Shidi's eyes were so bright, but at the same time, so sorrowful and wild.

She lightly closed the box, asked gently: ”Xiao Fan, what is it?”

Shaw Danon lowered his head, fell silent for a moment, then said: ”I am alright, Shijie.”

Hidi felt weird, but didn't bother much about it. She stood up and said: ”Okay, it's late now. I should head back.”

Shaw Danon woodenly stood up. Hidi took a few steps, then suddenly stopped and turned around smiling. The beauty of that moment hit deeply in Shaw Danon's heart. ”How could I forget this; I even forgot the point for me coming tonight.”

Shaw Danon took it and red a few lines, then he cried: ”Pure Essence incantation! Shijie, this...”

Hidi rolled her eyes, said angrily: ”Why did you cry out so loud?”