Chapter 45 The Inside Story of Life and Career

"See that couple over there? Don't look around; I'm talking to you." My thoughts conveyed the message, and I grumbled softly, "The woman's wearing a lake blue dress. What's lake blue? It's that beautiful color that looks like lake water from a distance. Haven't seen a lake before? You silly city bird! Ah, do you see him, the male, not just any male, the very tall one, eating bread. Eating! Bread!"

It seemed to be particularly sensitive to those two words, so I repeated them until it finally understood what they meant and took a step forward.

"Just land on the railing next to their table, stay still, and then just listen to their conversation. Don't understand? It doesn't matter, as long as you listen, I can sense your thoughts. Go quickly, and I'll give you a big piece of bread when you come back. Don't like bread? No problem, come back with me to my parents' house, and I'll give you a handful of millet."