The Secret Hidden for Centuries 3

The dishes came not long after. Qing'er's eyes brightened up and under his meticulous treatment, started digging in relish and chomped down on the food like a hungry wolf. Seeing her full cheeks, he broke into an amused laugh.

Below, the singer had just finished her song and applauses filled the restaurant. She casted her glance down and saw that an old man with long beard had taken the girl's place. She nudged his arms and beckoned at the old man, "What is he performing?"

Yu Jian didn't even give him a glance. "Should be story-telling."

"Story-telling?" Curiosity filled her eyes and she straightened her back to listen in, even the motion of her putting food inside her belly paused momentarily.

The rowdy restaurant instantly quietened down and the old man's sound slowly narrated, the sound clear and firm, imposing and resolute, yet had a sense of ethereal and melody, bringing people inside his tales and submerging their minds beyond it.