LET’S PLAY POLO

"Since you are all good, how would you like to join us wave surfing today?" El Capitan asked Four Eyes.

El Capitan has been enjoying the company of Chatty and Fatty. At first, El Capitan thought he would be wasting his time with them, but later on, they found each other's hobbies, and it seemed they shared a lot in common. They started to enjoy and teach each other.

"I'm still not a good swimmer." Four Eyes replied.

"You don't need to swim. It's in swallow water. You only need to be good at balancing on the surfboard." El Capitan explained.

"No, no, no. He just recovered from the flu. He can't go. Let him recover fully. He can go another time. You all go today, but not him," El Padre said like a protective father.

"Yeah, and he still got colds," Mushu added. He got El Padre's idea. 'This man must be protected, or we shall answer to Madam.'

Four Eyes looks at El Padre and Mushu questioningly.

"Do you want an infusion again if you catch a fever from swimming in the ocean with your running nose?" Mushu asks him while pointing at his hand, reminding him of inserting a needle.

Four Eyes shook his head.

"I'm sure you don't. So do I." Mushu said. "There will be more opportunities for you to go." Mushu is trying to cheer him up. "Today, we can do something else."

After breakfast, El Capitan and the rest set off to another island.

"What do you want to do? Do you like target shooting? Guns? Bow and arrow?" El Padre asked Four Eyes. "Do you ride horses? Would you like to play polo?"

Four Eyes looked at El Padre.

El Padre has found his interest. "Let's play polo, then." El Padre declared.

Four Eyes nodded.

This man indeed doesn't talk, does he.' El Padre chuckled, shaking his head.

Mushu summoned Rockie to play with them so they would be two versus two.

They mounted their horses. Four Eyes was on Ling Li's horse, a stunning black stallion. Everyone there had their horses.

"His name is 'Black Night.'" Mushu informed Four Eyes. "He belongs to Madam. He is the best there is."

Four Eyes got chills on his back. 'How could they let him ride Ling Li's stallion? It's stunning, though.'

"Let's play!" El Padre shouted as he came out of the barn, riding a beautiful stallion. His shirt is the same color as Four Eyes. So it will be Four Eyes and El Padre in Red versus Mushu and Rockie in Blue.

Four Eyes could tell that all their horses are extraordinary, but the one he is on is just one of a kind and is very eye-catching.

"Game!" A designated referee shouted. And they started to play.

They were all surprised to see how Four Eye could easily manage 'Black Knight' and how good he was at riding horses. They intend to let him ride 'Black Knight' to give him a hard time because this horse is difficult to manage. Only Ling Li can handle him well. Not even Mushu nor Pharsa can ride him nicely. But it behaves well with Four Eyes.

They focused on the game instead.

El Padre and Mushu knew each other's moves like the back of their hands, so Mushu immediately passed the ball to Rockie. However, before Rockie could get the ball, Four Eyes intercepted it. When he saw Mushu running fast towards him and almost nearing, and El Padre was free on the other side, Four Eyes passed the ball to him.

El Padre confidently took a long shot to the goal and scored. El padre shouted, but Four Eyes just curved his lips up.

'Does his voice cost a lot?' El Padre couldn't believe this man. People will presume he is mute if he doesn't know he speaks.

Mushu has the ball this time. Again, El Padre is trying to get it from him. What is extraordinary about Mushu is that he can use his left and right hand and change hands swiftly; this time, he could score with this technique, and El Padre knew he could not beat Mushu in this style.

"Damn! Mushu, someone has to ban your style in this sport!" El Padre cursed him.

"Hahahaha. It's a skill you can acquire, El Padre!" Mushu retorted happily.

"One all!"

The referee announces. "Game!"

They were back on the game and played for almost three hours. It was a race to five. Team Red won by one point. El Padre scored three, and Four Eyes scored two points. Mushu scored three points, and Rockie scored one. They were all so happy.

They stayed by the barn, drank some fresh coconut juice, and enjoyed the fresh air until it was time for lunch. After lunch, everyone decided to go separate ways to wash up and change.

Four Eyes wondered where Ling Li was.

After Four Eyes had changed, he knocked on her door.

As it has been lately, Ling Li doesn't answer his knocks, so he opens the door slowly to see what she is doing. She is working again on her desk before he can tap her shoulder.

"What is it this time?" Ling Li asked.

Four Eyes was startled by Ling Li; he didn't realize that she knew that he had come.

"Why didn't you join us for a meal?" Four Eyes asked.

"I'm busy. I eat when I'm hungry."

"But it is better to eat on time."

"Is there anything else? Otherwise, please don't disturb me."

"Are you angry with me?"

"Is there any reason for me to be angry with you?"

"About the other night…."

Ling Li cut him mid-sentence and did not let Four Eyes finish, "I have forgotten about it. Don't overthink. If there's nothing else, I need to work." Ling Li said without lifting her head.

Four Eye left her room with his head down. He felt tired and decided to take a nap.

After Four Eyes goes, Ling Li doesn't know what she's thinking. Her heart feels so heavy and in pain every time she sees him. That is why she's been avoiding him. Four Eyes undoubtedly has a soft spot in Ling Li’s heart, and that night is unforgettable for her. It was just so different and unique. Every time she remembers, it brings a tear to her eyes.