“Thank you for your kind words, Senior!” Zhong Da said as he beamed a gigantic smile that spread across his face. Eyes closed and meaning every word that he uttered in front of Yin Hu. Not a single lie in his bones. Yin Hu laughed. He had not expected this. Who would when the person in front of him had appeared from the forest line. Without any warning or indication he had been out there. Appearing like a ghost or a horror movie villain with plans to execute them. He had actually regretted letting the two of them stay for some time. Until he got to know them. Yin Hu was now thankful and quite proud of himself for not caving into the fear and letting them camp with him as he waited for the two girls to wake up. It hadn’t been long since they fell asleep. There was still much time left before they finally woke up. “I’ll be with my wife, Senior. Please excuse me.” Zhong Da said as he walked away. Really can’t judge a book by its cover. Yin Hu learned quickly that Zhong Da was unrealistically positive about everything. Optimistic was to light of a word. Always looking at the bright side and refusing to even be slowed down by anything negative. A good characteristic. Yet, better than even that was he had a firm understanding of seniority. He was quick to find his place. Fitting into a role and enjoying every moment of it. Doing anything Yin Hu asked of him whenever he did ask. Not once did he even as much as hesitate. Running to get tasks done. Maybe too much. He caught the man trying to brew the tea Yin Hu had placed next to the campfire. Distracted for a second and disaster almost struck. Yin Hu would have, without a shadow of doubt in his mind, kicked the pair out into the wilderness. Yin Hu was done playing with his tea and food. How many times did he need to suffer before he eventually figured that his palate was ruined forever. How many more disappointments? How many more horrific (...)