SHE IS TOUGHER

At six o'clock in the morning, Mushu emerged from the clinic with reassuring news.

"Madam will be fine. She had several deep wounds and required numerous stitches. That shark was tough on her, but she is tougher," Mushu comforted the household staff with a hint of humor. The tension among everyone waiting for an update about Madam lifted slightly.

"How is Pharsa, Sir?" inquired one of the servants.

"How dare she leave before our boss? Of course, she's alive and kicking," Mushu quipped in response. He then added, "She's truly fine; just a few stitches, and now she is taking care of Madam. You've been here since dawn. Madam wouldn't want you neglecting your rest for her."

Mushu noticed the three guests were also present. He asked their guests, "What about you? Would you like to have breakfast now, or would you like to go back to sleep?"

The guests replied, "We'll go back to sleep."

Mushu then informed them, "Usually, breakfast is served at seven-thirty or eight in the morning. Since it is already six o'clock, we might have it at nine today. Will that be alright with you?"

"Sounds good to us."

Afterward, they went their separate ways.

By eight that morning, choppers landed one after the other at the Pink Sand Castle. The first to arrive was Shi Min, Ling Li's only son, who was notified that his mother was injured. He was so anxious that he had to rush over.

Two individuals who shortly arrived after were loyal allies of Ling Li and held her in high esteem. They discovered the shocking news of her grave injuries and flew to ascertain her condition. They would be eager to learn how they can support and help her in any way possible. They are incredibly close.

When they landed, they were informed that Ling Li had not woken up yet, so they were led to their respective rooms to rest for the time being. Only Shi Min was allowed to see his mother.

When Shi Min saw how badly injured his mother was, he could not resist asking Pharsa what really happened with his crisscrossed brows. Shi Min could only shake his head after he heard Pharsa's story.

"How can she still do such dangerous activities when she has a lot on her plate? Why can't she can't this hobby? I hope this will mark a big halt to this." Shi Min said with a deep frown and weariness evident on his face.

By Nine o'clock, Mushu knocked and invited Shi Min and Pharsa for breakfast. However, Pharsa refused.

"Pharsa, you haven't slept since last night, even though you are also injured and stayed beside Madam. Now you won't even eat? Do you think Madam would be happy with what you are doing if she finds out?" Mushu reprimanded her, "Let Rockie take over for now."

But Pharsa insisted on staying by Ling Li's side.

"Pharsa, you've been working hard. Come and let's eat." Shi Min told her. "Mom won't be glad to know you're starving yourself because of her."

Pharsa could refuse Mushu but could not disobey Shi Min, so she had to follow them reluctantly, and Rockie stayed with Ling Li.

The breakfast was prepared at the beachfront and included fresh seafood, particularly sashimi, sushi, and other Japanese delicacies. Two Japanese Michelin chefs, whom Ling Li invited for today, were preparing their food, intending to feast on the fish they caught last night.

Shi Min introduced himself to the guests, and they did the same and greeted each other.

They were all startled and stunned as they ate and chatted when they saw Ling Li walking towards them with Rockie following behind, who had a flushed face. Rockie was powerless to prevent his Madam from rising, causing him great embarrassment due to his incompetence in the presence of Shi Min.

Shi Min stood up briskly and assisted his mother.

"Mom, why are you up?" Shi Min asked, expressing his concern.

"Hello, son. I miss you so much, and why can't I get up?" Her mother replied cheerfully.

"Mom, you're severely injured, and your wounds are no joke." Shi Min reminded her mother as he assisted her in sitting with them for breakfast.

"Don't worry, my dear son; I know my body well. I will eat, and I will rest again." Ling Li reassured her son.

"Mom, don't eat those raw foods for now. It won't be good for your wounds." Shi Min reminded her.

"Your son is right." Four Eyes commented as well.

It was the first time Ling Li heard him talk aside from introducing his name. He has such a soft voice and seems to have difficulty speaking English, though he can clearly understand.

"But I really came because I want to eat sashimi." Ling Li replied with pouty lips.

"Madam, you have two other guests that flew in this morning. Let me get them." Mushu said this to lighten Ling Li's mood.

"Really? Who are they?" Ling Li asked.

"Just wait and see." Shi Min told her. "Mom, have this millet porridge. I asked the chef to cook this for you."

Ling Li's brows furrowed in frustration as she questioned in her thought why she was eating millet porridge while everyone else indulged in a lavish Japanese feast. Her heart races as she stares at the tantalizing platter of Japanese wraps on the table, her mouth salivating in anticipation.

Just then, "Madam, how could you hurt yourself?" Ling Li knew that voice, so she turned around and was right.

"El Padre! El Capitan! You both came in a short time." Ling Li exclaimed.

"Why won't we? We heard that a shark attacked you!" Said El Capitan.

"How could there be sharks there?! We have been diving in this place and have never encountered big sharks! When he called to inform me, I thought I'd have a heart attack!" Said El Padre with exaggeration while holding his chest.

"Hahahahaha! Come, join us. Here! Here! Sit beside me, El Padre." Ling Li said.

"We thought it was dolphins; it was our fault to put our guards down.

But my son won't let me eat anything besides millet porridge!" She said, whining like a little child to El Padre.

"Definitely, I agree. I would say you have a good son who knows how to take care of his mother. You certainly can not eat seafood and definitely not raw foods. Have you gone insane?" El Padre snapped his forefingers on Ling Li's forehead like a father teaching his daughter. "Be good. Eat your porridge."

Ling Li pouted her mouth like a pufferfish, and everyone laughed.