364 Let Me Tell You a Secre (1/2)
Yun Yang’s heart clenched in pain, an indescribable emotion engulfing his heart…
Looking at Bao’er’s innocent face and distinctly black and white eyes filled with endless yearning, Yun Yang swallowed the bitter wine, at a loss for words.
Eldest brother, fourth sister, don't you long for us at all?
Don't you long for your child?
On that very night, Yun Yang decided to let go of his burdens and got drunk in this small, secluded village.
The men from the village crowded around Yun Yang, cajoling him to drink; they were all easy-going people, emptying the goblet’s contents once it came near the mouth. There was naturally a lack of splendid dishes and wine in such an isolated village, but Yun Yang relished the simple meal.
He gave away one delicate toy after another, managing to coax Bao’er into his embrace after only a short while and convinced him to sit on his knees happily while snuggling up in his robes.
Whether it was due to the child’s innate shyness or the factor of his environment, Yun Yang could not say, but he did not speak much nor did he show much emotion even when he was absolutely happy.
The little man held his favorite toy, his eyes crinkling into lines, but his lips were pursed together unlike usual children who would have been dancing with joy. Only his hands were quietly moving but each time he stroked the toy, his eyes turned into crescents discreetly.
Yun Yang watched him with utmost adoration, wanting nothing but to hug him tightly forever.
…
On the second day, Yun Yang walked out of the village with Bao’er holding his hand, sending him reluctantly to the exit with a small white kitty in his embrace.
It was Whitey Four.
Yun Yang had intentionally left an Eclipse Panther to guard Bao’er. Of course, everyone had thought that it was the normal, ordinary pet kitten. Other than praising Yun Yang for being a considerate uncle for making a long journey here, he had actually brought along a living creature – very thoughtful indeed!
Other than that, Yun Yang left five thousand silver taels worth of banknotes. It was not that he was reluctant to leave more money, but in such a creepily isolated place, there was nothing to buy even with money; showing excessive wealth might only attract trouble.
Yun Yang did not hope to see these loyal and naïve men arguing over some silver taels; that would go against his initial wish. When the arrangements had been made and everyone had gotten more experience upon moving to Tiantang City, it was not too late to slowly recompense them.
”Uncle Feng, will you come to see Bao’er again?” Bao’er asked innocently, raising his head.
”Of course. I’ll come back very soon. When I come back again, we’ll move into the city together.” Yun Yang squatted and said smiling, ”It’ll be very fun there! I’m sure Bao’er will like it.”
Bao’er patted the obedient Whitey Four in his embrace lovingly and said, ”Why is it called Whitey Four? Are there three more Whiteys before it?”
Yun Yang chortled. ”Bao’er is very smart. Yes, there are three more Whiteys. When you’ve moved into the city, you’ll get to see them!”
Even until Yun Yang had walked a great distance away, Bao’er’s lonesome self was still looking on from the village’s exit, wearing a face of longing.
Since he was small, nobody had been as nice to him except his parents. The entire village, including Li Yingqiu, served Bao’er like a small young lord, yet nobody had dared to show love and concern from a family elder’s point of view like Yun Yang had.
Bao’er was reluctant to let him go, but he dared not ask Yun Yang to stay.
”Uncle Feng has important things to do.” Bao’er comforted himself. ”He’ll be back with mama and papa to visit me again very soon.”
Whitey Four, snuggled within his arms, mewled sadly at the direction Yun Yang had left in, ”Why was it me? Why wasn’t it Whitey Two? Why wasn’t it Whitey Three or Five?”
”I have been betrayed!”
Bao’er hugged Whitey Four, stroking it with his tiny hands, and comforted it, ”Whitey Four, don’t worry. We’ll follow him back when uncle comes back again. You can go play wherever you like then!”
Whitey Four mewled in agreement.
Bao’er said, ”We can play together in the future, You can’t ignore me; we’re best friends, aren't we?”
Whitey Four mewled arrogantly and turned its head away before emitting sounds of contentment as he blissfully ignored the boy's words.
”I have no interest in coaxing a child…”
”It’s great that you agree, how wonderful!” Bao’er petted it happily, cajoling Whitey Four with vigor.
White Four straightened its feet miserably, ”Can't you tell that I refused you?”
”Just say you don’t understand if you don’t understand, don’t simply connect the dots.”
”Oh, my heart!”
…
Now that he had finally found Supreme Earth’s child, Yun Yang was slightly relieved.
Still, he did not dare to face Bao’er clear gaze, especially when he raised his head asking, ”Uncle Feng, when will my papa and mama come see me? How long is very long?”
Yun Yang could feel his soul tremble at that question.
When will your papa and mama come see you? I am sorry, child! I can only give you a grandfather who loves and dotes on you wholeheartedly at most, but I can do nothing about your papa and mama!
Leaving the village, Yun Yang turned into wind and inspected a thousand-mile-wide perimeter, before sitting on the snow-white hilltop to think of his issues.
He only left when the day grew dark and the sun had finally set.
…
The wind blew strongly through Tiantang City.