Sinister Encounter

Zhang Huaixian ambulates through one of the neighborhoods. Whilst traversing it, he proceeds towards Mrs. Ling for an errand. A man approaches the young boy:

—How are you, little friend? —inquires the man with a smile on his countenance.

Zhang Huaixian gazes at him and does not utter a single word.

—He knows what befalls those who meddle in others’ affairs. —declares the man, while wearing a Machiavellian smile.

—Sir, what do you say? I am unacquainted with you, and I have not done anything to you. —responds Zhang Huaixian with a perplexed expression on his face.

—You are right, brat, and it is better that you do not meddle in matters that do not concern you.

Nervousness takes hold of Zhang Huaixian, yet he remains steadfast: —Why are you telling me this? What have I done to you?