Walls and Ears

"Achoo!" Wang Yuvin's sudden sneeze arrived as an announcement, making Europa somehow worried about her uncle.

"Uncle, are you alright?" Europa spoke with her eyes exhibiting a strong concern on her uncle's health, instantly soothing Wang Yuvin's mood.

"I am okay, sweetie." Wang Yuvin spoke with such a soft voice. He then smiled sweetly, believing this simple act may have a profound effect on Europa's current mood.

"Are you sure, uncle? How about you take a rest for a while?" Europa's sweet voice made Wang Yuvin felt as if he was being wrapped in a blanket of caring.

"It was nothing serious, sweetie. Maybe someone was bad-mouthing me."

"Bad-mouthing you, uncle? What exactly do you mean?" Curiosity flashed in the little girl's eyes.

"Hmm… It simply means that somebody is saying rude things about me."