1 Li Jie The Troublemaker.

The sound of the market echoed across the village centre. Farmers brought in barrels of the freshest stock. Meat, fruits and vegetables were beautifully displayed on stools as shop owners sold their share. "Ya Li Jie, get back here!" A tall figure ran across the village centre and towards the forest. A mischievous grin plastered on their face.

Their hair was tied in a ponytail, bangs just below their eyebrows, and two long, thick strands of hair cupping the side of his face. " Li Jie, you scoundrel!" A group of angry voices yelled out.

The boy some of the villagers were currently chasing is Li Jie. A 19 year old trouble maker. He stood around 5'7 and was petite. Skin like milk and doe eyed, he was considered a pretty boy/flower boy. He wore a blue knee length tunic with pale blue pants. He wore white cotton socks with a pair of loose fitted sandals.

He ducked behind one of the massive rocks that stood silently there. A cheeky little grin plastered on his pale face. He quietly watched the boys frantically search, only for them to give up and leave the forest completely. With one last mischievous chuckle, he ran all the way back home.

When he reached, his really disappointed mother and giggling baby sister stood in front a small house. She had a strawbroom, her black hair was pulled into a messy bun. She wore a brown ruqun. "Niu Niu." His mother called out, her tone portraying that she wasn't happy. His nickname was still called out with endearment though.

He looked at her with a sheepish look, with one hand rubbing the back of his head. "You've been causing trouble haven't?" She asked, already knowing the answer. He slowly walked by her, afraid of the weapon (the broom) hitting him. When he had the house , a bowl of pork dumpling soup was waiting for him to devour.

He quickly got to digging, his mother sitting quietly next to him with his baby sister in her arms. A solemn look fell upon her pale face. Her lips pierced into a tight line and eyebrows furrowed in frustration. Tension was born into the atmosphere. Li Jie stopped eating and looked towards his mother.

"I'm sending you away."

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