Safe return

After the initial excitement calmed down, and everyone had hugged those they desired to embrace, they moved to the dining room in one of the lounges with a private kitchen where the old madam was cooking for them. Chi Lian could smell the tantalizing aroma of food which teased her stomach and beckoned her to go in search of the old madam so that she could take a peek.

"Grandma," she called, in a coquettish voice as soon as she stepped into the kitchen.

The old madam spun around with a broad smile on her face and immediately opened her arms wide. "Baby,"

"Grandmother!!" She said again, lowering her voice and sounding even more coquettish and child like as she launched herself gently into the old madam's arms.

"I was so worried about you, how could you go to such a dangerous place? Do you know how worried I have been? I will never allow you to do this again."