st they handcuffed her hands and then dug out her lower body.

Zhong Ling asked: “If you don’t take the cuffs off, how can I write a letter?” SiKong Xuan replied: “A weird girl like you, writing a letter probably would lead to more tricks. Just give Mr. Duan something on you that proves that his words are true and that would do.”

Zhong Ling laughed and said: “I hate writing, so happy to hear that you don’t want me to write. What do I have on me? Um, Big Brother Duan, take the pair of shoes that I have on. My mom and dad will recognize those.”

Duan Yu nodded and bent down to take off her shoes. As his left hand held her bare foot, feeling its fine skin and smoothness, his heart shook and he couldn’t help but look up at her face. They smiled at each other. Under the fire light, he sees that there are still tears on her cheeks and yet her eyes are filled with happiness. He was spellbound.

SiKong Xuan is getting a little impatient, so he shouted: “Go already! What are you 2 kids doing staring at each other? Brother Duan, get done with it already. When you get the person here, then of course I would let the girl go so she can be your wife. Then you’ll have plenty of time to feel her foot.”

Duan Yu and Zhong Ling both blushed like crazy. Duan Yu hurriedly took of Zhong Ling’s shoes and put them in his shirt. But he still can’t refrain from taking another look at Zhong Ling. At this, Zhong Ling let out a coquettish laugh.

SiKong Xuan spoke up again: “Brother Duan, please go and come quickly! All of our lives is in your hands. If there is some hold-up then none of us will live. Miss Zhong, how long does it take to get to your dad’s place?” Zhong Ling answered: “Two days if he hurries. I would say he would be back in 4 days at the most.” SiKong Xuan felt a little better, but still urged: “Then go quickly!”

Zhong Ling spoke up: “I’m going to tell Big Brother Duan how to go, all of you get away. I don’t want any of you listening in.” SiKong Xuan waved his hand and all the clan members walked away. Zhong Ling added: “You too.” SiKong Xuan thought to himself: “Once I’m cured, if I don’t show you little baby a little something then SiKong Xuan has mistaken himself for a man!” But he got up and walked off.

Zhong Ling sighed: “Big Brother Duan, we have only met today, and already we have to be separated.” Duan Yu smiled and replied: “It’s only for 4 days, no big deal really.”

Zhong Ling stared at Duan Yu with the two big eyes of hers for a while. Finally, she said: “First go see my mom, tell her about the situation and let her go talk to my dad. This way it’ll be much easier.” She then drew out directions to her home on the ground with her feet. As it turns out, Zhong Ling lives in a valley on the west shore of the LanCang River, not very far away. It is very well hidden and the entrance has several traps, switches, and secret codes. Without specific directions, it is very hard to find and enter the valley. Duan Yu always had a good memory and easily memorized all the direction that Zhong Ling gave him. After she finished, he said: “Alright, I’m going now.” He turned around and started to walk.

After about 10 steps or so, Zhong Ling suddenly remembered something and called out: “Hey! Come back here!” Duan Yu asked: “What?” Zhong Ling said to him after he walked back: “Don’t say that your surname is Duan, and especially don’t say that your dad knows ‘1 Yang Zhi’. Because… Because my dad might start getting ideas.” Duan Yu smiled and thought that this little girl is just worrying too much, but it is all in good intentions towards him. So he just said “Alright,” as he turned and walked off.