Heaven and Earth are the transient lodging for all creatures; Time is the fleeting traveler across a hundred generations.
The world is like the tide, people like water—Two years ago, Fufeng was known for guarding the books, yet now it seems he has been forgotten by all. Hong Feibai showed no trace of oddity; he simply performed a salutation and said:
"I, Hong Feibai."
"Brother Wang's great kindness and virtue are beyond my expression of gratitude. I shall repay you in the future."
"Young hero, you're too kind..."
Wang Anfeng smiled, inviting Hong Feibai back to sit on the bed while he himself went to the outer room to teach the children how to write. From inside, Hong Feibai watched the young man repeatedly bend over, guiding the children's palms, teaching them how to write the words and their meanings.
Children of six or seven are usually the most active and restless, yet now they were very quiet.
And Wang Anfeng did not show the slightest impatience.