Chapter 18

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No Plagiarism!3XaOcrpVaNjOvoVFxr0Aposted on PＥNAＮＡ There was a saying that “three women would make a noisy market.” When women were together, they gave each other the motivation to exchange ideas and communicate; it was like they could gain energy from the process, then produce their dose of endorphins that fueled their happiness. This was the advantage of women.8964 copyright protection288ＰＥＮＡＮＡA3S5xcEEOh 維尼

Today, there were eight women in the big house. It was as though they were an entire tribe in the house. 8964 copyright protection288ＰＥＮＡＮＡbiKg3iHO1a 維尼

Sum Ting, Gou Jing and Wing Tung had just arrived at the house. They were stunned as they looked around every corner of the big house.8964 copyright protection288ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8dgaQ3N408 維尼

Sum Ting exclaimed, “Is this a home or a hotel? Damn!”8964 copyright protection288ＰＥＮＡＮＡEoL4jL5M93 維尼

“Hey! Watch your mouth!” All the ladies warned her. 8964 copyright protection288ＰＥＮＡＮＡP52r4cJ4oX 維尼

Sum Ting gulped and said, “Your parents must be pretty smart.”8964 copyright protection288ＰＥＮＡＮＡVIgb6yGJHW 維尼

Walking into the living room, Tony’s mother brought refreshments for everyone. However, they didn’t really notice her, because the scenery outside the window mesmerized them. The blue sky and green fields were clearly separated at the horizon. There were also several wild deers running out of the jungle, which made them exclaim in excitement.8964 copyright protection288ＰＥＮＡＮＡvfsUl8NlG4 維尼

Tony’s mother said happily, “Our house hasn’t been so lively for a long time.”8964 copyright protection288ＰＥＮＡＮＡMCHTtaY9NE 維尼

“We’ll be troubling you for some time, aunty,” all the girls said gratefully. 8964 copyright protection288ＰＥＮＡＮＡ45pJizqvhX 維尼

“I’m glad you girls came over. The next time things could get this lively would be when Anne and Emma get married.”8964 copyright protection288ＰＥＮＡＮＡWJOXMU0qRi 維尼

They were Tony’s younger sisters, and Anne was the elder sister. She had blonde hair, big eyes, and thick eyelashes; she even wore emerald green contact lenses, which made her look almost like Anne Hathaway.8964 copyright protection288ＰＥＮＡＮＡv6A0YFQWwx 維尼

Her sister Emma dressed like a Japanese aesthete, and with her two pigtails, she seemed like a full-fledged farmgirl. She sat at the side and looked on at the group of women with sparkling eyes, like a cute and naive child.8964 copyright protection288ＰＥＮＡＮＡe6eQtoVqzN 維尼

“No way Mom, you’ll just have to wait until Emma gets married. I don’t like marriages. Married life is too restrictive,” Anne answered with a typical ABC tone.8964 copyright protection288ＰＥＮＡＮＡuEi5BNxazT 維尼

“You’ve always said you’ve wanted to be a Liberalist, and that’s exactly what happened when you went to college. You should all go to L.A.!” Her mother said. 8964 copyright protection288ＰＥＮＡＮＡs8riJJ2kFp 維尼

“Mom, Anne’s the only one. I don’t agree with her at all. I’ll get married in due time!” Emma’s pretentious voice, surprisingly, had no American accent.8964 copyright protection288ＰＥＮＡＮＡmtzGitVFIL 維尼

“Emma’s the best!”8964 copyright protection288ＰＥＮＡＮＡbNmWGK4bQu 維尼

“You always suck up to mom!”8964 copyright protection288ＰＥＮＡＮＡqqX6HPvIUm 維尼

“No you!”8964 copyright protection288ＰＥＮＡＮＡzIkCnDkDcg 維尼

The two sisters made faces at each other.8964 copyright protection288ＰＥＮＡＮＡM7NsU8zVkM 維尼

Cin Heung and the others only smiled quietly. 8964 copyright protection288ＰＥＮＡＮＡRV46bBinFA 維尼

“You know, as long as it’s true love, we don’t need to rely on a piece of paper to prove it. Even if I have a partner, we should have our own spaces and not interfere with each other’s lives.”8964 copyright protection288ＰＥＮＡＮＡlFqY6syQSF 維尼

“Sister, what kind of love is that? There’s no communication between the two! There’s no communion with each other when there’s no communication.”8964 copyright protection288ＰＥＮＡＮＡmn4Att2rcT 維尼

“Love is love, life is life. They’re separate but can be shared! You just don’t know me!”8964 copyright protection288ＰＥＮＡＮＡihgYWMuEvy 維尼

“If you want to love each other, you need to know each other. You’ll definitely regret it when you notice his bad habits,” Emma said like a philosopher.8964 copyright protection288ＰＥＮＡＮＡyzuzrEbKqU 維尼

“That’s the point! I won’t hate it, if I don’t see it. That’s why I said it’s separated!”8964 copyright protection288ＰＥＮＡＮＡh5051D2cN9 維尼

They made faces at each other again.8964 copyright protection288ＰＥＮＡＮＡv8I03Dob4H 維尼

“Please don’t act the fool in front of the guests. You girls are just teenagers, stop acting like you have a lot of experience! The ladies are probably laughing their socks off.”8964 copyright protection288ＰＥＮＡＮＡOJ0P4f9ohK 維尼

Manman wrapped her arms around Anne’s shoulder and said, “Anne and Emma will surely grow up to be fine ladies.”8964 copyright protection288ＰＥＮＡＮＡY0DuDX6LTf 維尼

“A fresh way of thinking.”8964 copyright protection288ＰＥＮＡＮＡZHcoPxW6Zu 維尼

“See mom! Sister Manman and Gou Jing know us well!”8964 copyright protection288ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2iwwS0W6DU 維尼

The mother laughed and said, “Of course! They’re not preaching you two because they’re being polite!” She pinched Manman’s cheek, then continued, “You girls are still insisting on not marrying? Do you girls wish to be married off to someone you don’t know like the ancient times?”8964 copyright protection288ＰＥＮＡＮＡXhjdC7FR19 維尼

“No way!” The two girls replied in unison. 8964 copyright protection288ＰＥＮＡＮＡPu8EzDAWaU 維尼

Cin Heung saw how the girls who were barely adults had their own opinions and values; not only were they bold in discussing their ideas with their mother, they were also not limited by traditional ideas. It seemed their thinking was even newer compared to her generation. 8964 copyright protection288ＰＥＮＡＮＡOWBvjhR9EC 維尼

Cin Heung’s own way of thinking was also being subtly challenged. 8964 copyright protection288ＰＥＮＡＮＡN9nVeLBrfW 維尼

Enjoying the conversation, Sum Ting said with excitement, “You girls are still young and beautiful. Look at us, we are happy without a boyfriend. There’s nothing to worry about!”8964 copyright protection288ＰＥＮＡＮＡSvQEcGq5G8 維尼

Cin Heung and the others were annoyed with her broad labelling. 8964 copyright protection288ＰＥＮＡＮＡHSmcdVj5f2 維尼

Gou Jing chimed in, “You don’t represent all of us! Wing Tung already has someone, and I too have someone I’m interested in…” She suddenly stopped. 8964 copyright protection288ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8ggmmFGbUq 維尼

Curious, Sum Ting asked, “So Gou Jing is interested in someone too! Tell us who it is!”8964 copyright protection288ＰＥＮＡＮＡT1va1pzkLw 維尼

When Anne and Emma heard that Gou Jing had a love interest, their ears stood up. Teenagers around that age were all excited by the subject of love. Like a virus, this mindset seemed to be instilled in all teenagers as they spent their days thinking about who loved who. 8964 copyright protection288ＰＥＮＡＮＡNPLzT8m0SC 維尼

Everyone in the room looked at her. With more than a dozen eyes waiting for her to speak, Gou Jing got nervous and said, “Nothing! Nothing! We haven’t started dating yet.”8964 copyright protection288ＰＥＮＡＮＡLHiO38P5V4 維尼

Everyone was eager to hear her story. 8964 copyright protection288ＰＥＮＡＮＡoJzcxQwZ47 維尼

Anne then said, “Big sister, don’t be shy. It’s very common, liking someone and being liked. If you two like each other, then just go out. If you don’t like them, then just don’t see them anymore. Just move on and find someone else.”8964 copyright protection288ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6wFhoXb6JT 維尼

All the girls gaped in shock, thinking that this girl was truly open-minded. Perhaps growing up in the states really made her different. 8964 copyright protection288ＰＥＮＡＮＡahZaUyRdIe 維尼

“How rude of you! This is nothing to joke around with!” Her mom said.8964 copyright protection288ＰＥＮＡＮＡzMLvNgLgYm 維尼

“Alright!” Suddenly Gou Jing yelled, “Anne, I like your bold thinking!” Gou Jing took a bite of the cookie and said, “Because of what you said, I’ll talk about it!”8964 copyright protection288ＰＥＮＡＮＡEE7SsfhyGJ 維尼

Anne ran over to Gou Jing with joy and gave her a high five.8964 copyright protection288ＰＥＮＡＮＡBZBeZxAAXd 維尼

“Well... we met by accident. He has an honest appearance.” Gou Jing had a fond look. 8964 copyright protection288ＰＥＮＡＮＡxQNqshCfZJ 維尼

Sum Ting interrupted her and said, “You don’t mean Tony, do you!”8964 copyright protection288ＰＥＮＡＮＡAYKTdeL0yp 維尼

Everyone laughed, but Gou Jing was annoyed and threw the half-cookie in her hand at Sum Ting. She somehow caught it and ate the cookie.8964 copyright protection288ＰＥＮＡＮＡcWYgkvGck0 維尼

Gou Jing twitched her nose and continued, “The first time I saw him, I was attracted by his muscles!”8964 copyright protection288ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3btrmtZkvl 維尼

When Anne and Emma heard her mention an important quality of a man, their eyes lit up and exclaimed, “Wooo!” 8964 copyright protection288ＰＥＮＡＮＡBMgqbXO3lz 維尼

Manman said, “Do we know…” Before she could finish her sentence, the two girls gave a unison, “Shush.” 8964 copyright protection288ＰＥＮＡＮＡG5tmetDyYA 維尼

Manman had no choice but to stop speaking. 8964 copyright protection288ＰＥＮＡＮＡmpscJPArxx 維尼

Batting her eyelashes, Gou Jing continued, “I just feel that he’s brave and resourceful. When I am with him, he really, definitely, and absolutely makes me feel safe! Because…”8964 copyright protection288ＰＥＮＡＮＡfVhXgxtB8X 維尼

“Because of what?” The two girls asked nervously.8964 copyright protection288ＰＥＮＡＮＡTMMSryOkBC 維尼

“Because…” Gou Jing suddenly stretched and yawned. “I’ve been travelling for so long, I need to rest now. I’ll tell you girls tomorrow! Stay tuned until next time! Haha!” She then walked to her room leisurely. 8964 copyright protection288ＰＥＮＡＮＡ93ifxclUFn 維尼

The two girls gasped and said, “No! Keep going!” 8964 copyright protection288ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5dwopp7v6P 維尼

Not giving up, the two girls went to her room and asked for more of the story; there was no way the girls were letting go of a real love story. After they entered the room, the three talked for a whole day, leaving the others behind. 8964 copyright protection288ＰＥＮＡＮＡNQgdfe362R 維尼

Sum Ting said, “Trying to be mysterious.”8964 copyright protection288ＰＥＮＡＮＡMMgXBB9mdo 維尼

Cin Heung said, “Still thinking about her story? You girls better go rest after the long journey. The coming week is going to be packed with activities.”8964 copyright protection288ＰＥＮＡＮＡoQ2wUCgcdK 維尼

Wing Tung said, “We should.” ‘Taking out some souvenirs and delicacies, she continued, “Auntie, we’ll be troubling you for the time being! This is just a little something we brought, please accept it.”8964 copyright protection288ＰＥＮＡＮＡNKrnwbPqQN 維尼

Tony’s Mom replied, “Oh, you’re welcome here! You are all Manman’s friends, just make yourselves feel at home!”8964 copyright protection288ＰＥＮＡＮＡs2eJbBhuzh 維尼

In this warm afternoon, up in the blue skies, the stars lingered silently in the sky. The sunlight had overwhelmed the faint starlight. Even though they couldn’t be seen or heard, the stars and the planets were connected by mysterious forces of gravity quietly behind the scenes.292Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡR6ucjJ2XFq

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