Chapter 6: Little Town Ballad

Little Town Ballad

"Answer me!"

My whole body is shaking from fear. The sharp metal is still beside my sweaty neck and just a centimeter nearer, blood will inevitably splatter.

I really can't understand this motherfucker. What the hell did I even do wrong? I was just fucking flying a kite and now he's slandering me for being a spy!

"I am not a spy! I don't know why you're accusing me for something I am not! I was just teaching the kids how to make and fly a kite!"

"If you're not a spy, where did you learn making a kite? Kite is used for sending signals and it is mostly used in military!"

"What?! I didn't know that kite is used for sending signals! It is just a form of an outdoor activity!"

"And this past days, your smell lingers inside the hut where the child of the bandit stays. You're part of them! That's why you defended the child!"

What the fuck? What kind of nose this scum have?!

"I was just bringing food to that poor kid! He became an orphan at a young age. His parent's mistake is not his mistake! No one is going to take care of him and I can't stomach that boy starving!"

"Liar!"

"Fuck! What's the sense of asking me when you already have a conclusion in your head?!"

"How dare you curse me! Don't you know who I am?"

"And now you're accusing me for cursing you! Now I'll really curse you! Fuck you! I don't fucking care who you are! Just fuck you! I fucking hate you!"

Shit! The fear I feel is now replaced with annoyance, anger, and exhaustion. I'm so tired of explaining myself! I am so tired of him being this jerk to me! I am so tired of this world!

"You! I can really kill you right now!"

I held his hand and motioned it to my neck. His eyes widen with stupefaction as I move the dagger nearer. I can feel the sharp edge slashing my skin.

"What are you doing?!"

"Go on! Kill me! That's what you want since the beginning right?! I am so freaking tired of this! I am so fucking tired of this world! Maybe if I die, I'll return to the world where I belong! Go! Kill me! Kill me!"

I move his hands nearer and I can feel the sting from the dagger's cut getting more painful. I'm pretty sure that blood is now flowing down from my neck's wound.

Cold Face removed my grip from his hands. He pushed me and I fell on the ground. Tears are now dripping from my eyes like a rain fall and I began to sob uncontrollably.

"I am so sick of this place! Why did I come to this world?! I wanna go home! I want to see my family! I want to see my friends! I want to see Felix!"

My sobs got louder. All of my frustrations, all of my fear, all of my exhaustions, all of my yearning, I cried it out loud.

"Mommy, Daddy! I wanna go home! Felix! I miss you! I wanna go home! Why can't I go home! Why am I stuck in this world?! I wanna see you all! I wanna go home!"

While I'm crying, I heard footsteps walking away. I did not look at it. I don't want to see that Cold Face! I don't want him around!

Go! Leave me! Walk away!

I can no longer hear his foot steps. I can no longer feel his presence. He already left me.

I stayed crying my heart out. The sun was already setting when I stopped. I wiped my wet eyes and cheek. I'm pretty sure that my eyes are all red and swollen.

I stood up and shook my clothes. I silently groaned when I felt a stinging sensation on my arm and when I take a look at it, I saw a scrape.

That cold bastard. He pushed me like I am not girl.

I started walking home. Ping Hua must be worried about me. I hope Bao'er went home safely. Poor kids. They saw the ruthlessness of that man.

"Roseanne!"

I looked up and saw the panting face of Hong Rong. He stopped running and stood in front of me.

"Are you alright? Master told me what happened and he ordered me to come here."

What? Cold face ordered him to come here?

I really don't know what that prick is thinking.

"I am fine Hong Rong."

I continue walking.

"Your neck is bleeding! Come on. Let's go to Ping Hua immediately!"

I put my right hand on my neck and touched it. When I take a look at my palm, I saw a red liquid. I am really bleeding.

"Roseanne! Let's go!"

Hong Rong pulled me and we both run to Ping Hua's house. When we arrived, Ping Hua immediately cleaned my wound and put ground leaves in it. She covered it with a clean piece of cloth.

"I am not a spy Hong Rong if that's what you want to ask. I went to Lan Lan just to bring him food. Believe me or not. That is the truth."

"I believe you Roseanne. For months of traveling together, I saw how jolly and kind you are."

"Thanks Hong Rong."

"But..."

I looked at him and saw how troubled his face are. He's like hesitating to ask what's on his mind.

"What?"

"How do you learn to make and fly a kite? Kite is used in military trainings. It is for sending signals. Rebels also know how to use it. That's why Master was bemused."

"All of the kids in our place know how. It's very hard to explain Hong Rong. I don't think you can understand how complex the situation I am currently in. But all I can assure you is that I am not a spy. I am not on anyone's side. All I want is to go home and be with my loved ones."

I want to tell him that I am not from this world but I don't want to be seen as a crack brain. Hong Rong is my last hope. If his view of me change, I don't think I can travel alone.

"I believe you."

I put my hands on top of his head and messed his hair. Hong Rong's face flushed with red. I am really fortunate that I found a guy like Hong Rong. He's such a good friend.

"Thank you Hong Rong. You're really the best. I am so lucky to have you as my friend. I will never forget your kindness." I said and smiled at him.

He just gave me a smile. I will definitely miss him if I leave this place. Having him is a blessing for me in this world. I wish I could just bring him with me to my world.

Maybe if I find that portal. Maybe I could tell him. Maybe he'll come with me. He doesn't have any family here and I am willing to become one. I want him to become my adoptive brother. I will ask my parents to adopt him.

Just thinking of it makes me happy. I never had any siblings and being an only child is sad. Right. Hong Rong will become my brother once I found that portal.

I found another motivation to be more patient in finding that portal!

Sooner or later, I will eventually go back my own era!

---*

It is now the day of harvest. All of the villagers are busy. The farmers are in the ricefield. The housewives are all preparing food. The kids are playing.

But Ping Hua and the other widows decided to visit their loved ones graveyard first. I went with them.

The graveyard is in the middle of the forest. The widows spread out and went to their loved ones grave. I followed Ping Hua as she continue walking. She then stopped near a big tree and beside it, there is a stacked layer of stones.

She put the basket she's holding on the tree roots and started sweeping the area.

"Do you need help?"

"No it's alright. But can you please hold Bao'er for a while?"

"Sure."

"Bao'er come to Big Sister."

Bao'er run to me and held my hands. We both watched Ping Hua sweeping the dried leaves. After 5 minutes, the area is now cleaned. Ping Hua took her basket and placed the things inside in front of the stacked layer of stones.

"Bao'er, come here. Let's give a respect to your father."

Bao'er run to her mother. They both started bowing in front of the grave. After several bows, they kneeled in front of it.

"How are you Bi Chen? It's been a year since you left us but I can still your presence guiding us. I brought your favorite foods."

"Our little Bao'er is healthy. He's a big eater and an active child. As time goes on he become more and more like you. Bao'er is the younger version of you Bi Chen. I wish you could see how your son grows. If you only hadn't... "

Ping Hua started crying. The sound of her weeps brings pain to my heart. I can feel her deep sorrow and it's pinching me.

"Mother. Why are you crying?" the little boy uttered.

"Mother is just missing Father Bao'er."

"Don't be sad Mother. Father is with the gods right now. He'll come back to us soon once he reincarnated. Bao'er is here for Mother. Don't cry."

Ping Hua's cry got even more louder. She hugged her child tightly. I wiped the tears that escaped from my eyes. Geez. It's very heartbreaking.

After minutes of talking with his husband, Ping Hua stood up. She started dancing in front of his husband's grave.

I can't help but feel amazed while watching her dance. She's like one of those female leads I watched in dramas.

It seems like what Ping Hua's doing is a mourning dance. She's moving gracefully but I can feel the lament in her every movement.

Ping Hua bow down once again when she finished dancing. She stood up and took her basket.

"Let's go."

We left the graveyard in the afternoon and went back to the town. When we get there, food stalls are now installed. There are different delicacies but I noticed that most of them are neutral and cold food. There are vegetable salads, rice, pork, fishes, and green tea. It's like the Clear and Bright Festival.

As usual, I'm drooling over the cuisines. It's already afternoon so my stomach is already growling. Too bad that I don't have any money. I don't want to sponge off Ping Hua because I'm already a freeloader in her house.

"Ping Hua, Bao'er, Young Lady! Come here and eat!"

My ears tingle in anticipation when I hear the middle age woman called us. But I remember that I am freaking broke here.

"Thank you so much Lu Hu! Come on Roseanne." Ping Hua said.

"Uh...eh... I don't have money Ping Hua hehe. I don't want to leech you again." I said shyly.

"What are you talking about? You're not leeching me! Don't think like that! Besides the food here is all free!"

"WHAT?!" I shouted in shock.

Ping Hua and the middle age woman both laughed at my reaction. Are they shitting on me? The food is all free?!

"Hahaha. You heard it right Young Miss. The food here is all free. It's our tradition for being grateful for the good harvest. We are doing this once in a year but we stopped when the bandits came. So now that they are all gone, we're having it again!"

"Are you serious? Food is free?"

"Yes yes! So don't be shy and come inside now!"

My ears clapped and my stomach cried out in happiness. With a wide grin, I went inside her stall. Let's see how much food I can take. HAHA.

It's been a long time since I ate in a buffet. I removed all my shame and eat like a pig. But my brain told me to restrain my self for eating too much and reserve a space in my stomach.

I realized that I can also eat in another stall. There are lots of different cuisines and it's a shame if I didn't get a taste in each one.

My face and skin is thick. I'm now a professional moocher.

But no one can blame me. It's very rare for an eat-all-you-can event to happen duh!

"Thank you Sister Lu Hu!" I gratefully said.

As expected, the other villagers asked us to eat in their stalls too. Of course, I accepted all their offers. After about 2 stalls, Ping Hua already quitted. She told me that I can still go around the town. So Ping Hua and Bao'er went home and I was left pigging out.

"Young Lady this is my son I was talking about last time. Sun Yi come here!"

Oh shit.

"G..good Day Young Lady!"

"Good Day!" I said trying to sound interested.

"He's the one who cooked that braised pork! It's delicious right?! He's handsome, he's a good man, and he's a good cook too! He's a perfect for a husband right?!"

"Father!" the son distresfully cried.

"Aiya! Why are you whining?! I'm trying to get you a very beautiful wife here!" the father whispered but my ears still hear it.

Geez. I have no time for hook ups now. If it's not for the generosity of his parents, I will not give a damn!

The selling of son's continued. Each one of them did all their best in pimping and I gained a lot of things from it. Most of them gave me packed foods and so. I can't believe that a daughter of the fifth wealthiest man in China is being a professional oppotunist here.

"There will be an event later in the evening. We hope to see you again!"

"I'll try! Thank you!"

Event in the evening? Are they going to have a party? Lol. It's ancient era bitch. I will ask Hong Rong to come with me when he came back. Let's see what kind of party they'll have.

With a basket full of foods, I left. Yeeheee. My beauty is really giving me benefits lol. I can't eat these by myself. I will give some to Ping Hua and Hong Rong.

"Oh right! Lan Lan!"

I turned my way and walked to the hut's direction. I think Cold Face is still not around. Hong Rong said that they will help the farmer's plow the ricefield.

Fortunately he did not change the lock of the hut. I untied the rope and went inside.

"Big Sister!"

"Lan Lan! I brought you foods!"

I went to his direction and sat near him. I took some of the food in my basket.

"How are you? Are you still not eating what Hong Rong gave you? He won't put a poison there!"

"I don't trust him Big Sister. I only trust you."

"Aiya! This resistive boy! Here I will feed you. Again, I can't untie you. Cold face found out that I am coming here everyday. I don't want him to slander me again."

"What? He found out?! Did he hurt you?"

"No. He didn't. Open your mouth."

I fed him the salad.

"Tell me Lan Lan, does my smell really lingers here?"

"Yes. You're so fragrant and the sweet smell stays for a long time."

I sniffed and the sweet smell is really filling the whole room. Wah. The rose petal oil I am using is really that good huh.

I continue feeding him. As usual, I am story telling him about my time traveling here. Of course I never told him that the main character in the story is me.

"Wah. I wanna go in that place you're talking about Big Sister. I want to go to the amusement parks you're saying. It sounds fun."

"Me too Lan Lan. I miss those rides. I want to ride them again. I want to go back." I mindlessly said.

"Huh? Go back?"

"Nothing. Haha."

We both laughed. Silly me.

The door suddenly opened. When I looked at it, I saw Cold Face. He looked at us with unreadable expression. I rolled my eyes when our eyes met. I stood up and cleaned the mess.

"I'll go now Lan Lan."

"Bye Big Sister."

"Bye Lan Lan."

I grabbed the basket and started walking. I can feel Cold Face's stare following me but I didn't give him a glance. I just passed by him.

I went out of the house.

"Roseanne."

His call made me stop.

This is the first time I have heard him call me by my name.

I turn around and looked at him.

"What?"

He remained silent and looked at me as if thinking of what to say. So I turn away and walked again.

"I'm sorry."

What?!

Did I hear it right?!

He said sorry?!

He apologized to me?!

I looked back at him and gave him a confused look.

"What?"

"I'm not going to say it again."

Cold Face stormed out and leave me hanging. Dude. He's pissed again. Shoot. I am just freaking surprised. I didn't expect him to apologize to me because I know that he's freaking full of his self.

Wow. He's now improving. Lol.

I walked back to the town and went to Ping Hua's house. I saw Hong Rong sitting in one of the chairs in front of a stall. There are girls flocking around him. Ooh. My dear friend is popular to girls. I'll go and tease him. Haha.

"Hong Rong!"

"Roseanne!"

"Looks like you're enjoying yourself here eh."

"What?!"

"Haha. Just kidding! Hello sisters!"

"Good Day!" they said in unison.

"I just came here to ask you to come with me later. They said that there is some sort of event at night."

"Alright. I'll go with you."

"Thanks my friend. I'll leave now. Have fun! Bye sisters!"

"Hey Roseanne!"

I left him and pretended that I didn't hear him. Hihi. I won't bother you my friend. Just enjoy the company of those beautiful ladies. Hihi.

-*

"Ping Hua we're leaving!"

"Alright! Enjoy your night!"

"Let's go Hong Rong."

I looked up and saw the dark sky. It's evening already and Hong Rong and I are heading to the town. I can't help but feel excited. Back in my era, my night life is so wild and fun. Together with Li Ying and Xiao Tong, the night is always young. We'll dance and booze all night. We don't have any cares in the world. Even though there's a class tomorrow, we'll stay up late. There was even a time that we have an exam earlier in the morning but we didn't give a damn. We even went to school looking like hoes with our party dresses on and took the exam fucked up.

Gosh. Just thinking of it makes my desire to party stronger.

I am aware that that kind of wild night will not happen here. But Ping Hua said that there will be liquors there so I was attracted to go. It's been a while since I had an alcohol in my body. I need a vitamin in my body. Lol.

There are already people when we got there. Lanterns are lighting up the place. Tables and wooden chairs are placed beside the road. There is also a big wooden platform in the center. Oooh. Someone might perform there later.

"Good Evening!"

The villagers greeted us when they saw us. Some of the people here are just about our age. Hmmm. I'm pretty sure they are here to check cute guys and boys, and their crushes lol. But yikes there are oldies here too. It's just fortunate that there are no kids around. I don't wanna hear kids crying later asking to go home.

"Roseanne! Hong Rong! Sit here!"

I looked at the person who called our name and saw the teenagers like us. I glanced at Hong Rong and saw his hesitating look. So I pulled him and went there. I also heard some oldies calling me and I don't want to go there dude. I'm fucking sure that they're just going to pimp their sons to me.

"Good Evening! We're very happy that the two of you came. Especially you Hong Rong."

A chuckle escape my lips but I suppressed it. Eeeeeeasy breeeeeeezy. I never thought that girls hitting on boys is already in style here. I snickered when I saw how akward Hong Rong is. I will not tease him for tonight and let him get used to flirtings.

"Good Evening Roseanne." an unknown guy greeted me.

"Good Evening too!"

"You're lovelier than the night."

The other boys behind him whine like this guy stole their lines.

Oooh. That was smooth. Too bad that I am already used to pick up lines.

"Thank you."

We sat in our chairs and I nearly rolled my eyes when the guys shamelessly fought for the chair beside me. This pathetic losers.

Not long after, the so called party started. The sound of a hit metal rang and the people become quiet. The head of the village ascended to the platform.

"On the previous year, this lively village was turned into tenebrous town when the pernicious rebels conquered our land. They took away our freedom and enslaved us! They disregard the morals and harm us to get what they want! Some of our people died with their evil hands! We have all lost hope. We were all waiting for our misery to end!"

This is not the party I was expecting. I heard some of the pople crying. Well, I don't have the right to complain. They all have the right to do whatever they want and make a speech. They experienced such torture. Damn. Did I scold my self for feeling bored lol. I'm really evil and inconsiderate.

"Who would have thought that this day would come again? The Gods heard our prayers and heroes came to save us! Let's thank the Gods for hearing our woes and prayers. Let's express our gratitude for the bountiful harvest!"

The villagers thanked the Gods in unison.

"Also let's thank the heroes that saved us!"

The head villager looked at our direction and expressed his gratitude. The other villager thanked us too. They included me lol. Don't thank me. I didn't do anything. I'm just a bystander lmao

The head villager then looked at the opposite direction and I cracked up when I saw Cold Face sorrounded by oldies. HAHAHA. The fuck?! Why is he sitting there? HAHA. Looks like he prefers oldies HAHA. Or he's really that allergic to girls and he doesn't want to get flocked by them.

I covered my wide grin when I saw him looked at me. HAHA. I don't want to bicker with him again. Let's just behave. Behave Roseanne! Behave! HAHAHA.

"Tonight let's celebrate our redeemed freedom! Let's celebrate the blessings the Gods bestowed us! Let's enjoy ourselves! Let's rejoice and have fun!"

I nearly jumped when I heard the loud beat of a drum. The head villager descended. Stringed and wind instruments played a music and several ladies in hanfu went to the stage. They all started dancing in ancient away.

I sigh. I'll just eat again. I began eating the food on my table. Several dances were performed and right now there is someone singing in the platform.

🎶 Return just meet the city city spring three months day

The smoke winds waved the wine flag tea to hide people's eyes

The flower cake filled the square for a long time sweet fragrance

Accompanied by children put paper kites

Across the street there was a moon-moon singing

Sing out your love and I will pass over when the time comes

Who listen to the tune wan turn of the tangle of cotton 🎶

"What a nice song." I uttered.

🎶 Stay in the dream painting pavilion edge

There are swallows double double beside the green eaves

The emerald curtain laps around the bank in the year 🎶

The man's voice is good too. The music is in cheerful mood and it's making my feet tap.

🎶 Willow leaves bend to brush the water flower to turn

The water flower turned the little boat round and round

The boat waddled south of the stone bridge

She walks gracefully under an umbrella

Two soiling willow leaves

Willow leaves are bent with gold broom hairpins

The gold sparrow hair does not slip into my bosom

She was ashamed to look at me 🎶

Some of the villagers joined him sing. My head automatically swayed left and right as I hear their joyous song. It's like their little town ballad. The melody of their lives. The merriness of their laughter.

By listening to them I can imagine different scenarios in my head. The villagers helping each other in times of need. Farmers plowing the ricefield with smile on their faces. Couple admiring the ethereal beauty of their surroundings. Kids running around playing. Family eating together. All mirthful events.

🎶 Across the street there was a moon-moon singing

Sing out your love and I will pass over when the time comes

Who listen to the tune wan turn of the tangle of cotton

I am so sad that I must feel pity 🎶

My heart is filled with joy. I wish they pass down this lovely hymn to their grandchildren and their next generations. I wish they remain gleeful. I wish the town to never change and remain in their act of kindness. I wish for their true joy and happiness.

"I'm sorry but I don't drink liquor."

My ears rang when I heard Hong Rong said the word 'liquor'. I looked at him and saw how he refused the girl giving him a shot.

"Hey what is that?"

The girl rolled her eyes and looked at me. This fucking bitch. How dare she roll her eyes at me!

"This is Huangjiu."

"Huangjiu? Yellow wine? Oooh. If Hong Rong doesn't want it, just give it to me!"

"No way! Get your own!"

"This fucking bitch!" I angrily said.

I was ready to pull her hair when the guy beside me put a wooden jar on my table.

"Here Roseanne. Drink this Huangjiu."

"Ooh. Thank you handsome!"

I saw the guy blushed and the other men beside him whine in annoyance. I was about to open the jar when the guy do it for me.

"Thank you!"

He poured the drink in the porcelain shot cup. It is still warm and smoking. I smelled the Huangjiu first. Smelled like fermented rice.

"Hey pour yourself a drink too."

The guy filled his shot cup. I raised my mine and toast with him.

"Ganbei!"

I sipped the huangjiu and drink the entire shot. I put the emptied cup on the table and savored the taste of the liquor. It tasted mellow and sweet. Man I want a stronger one!

I didn't wait for the guy beside me to pour me another drink and did it by myself. I drink two more shot but still no effect.

"Roseanne you're drinking too much." Hong Rong worriedly said.

"Don't worry Hong Rong. This trash is not taking effect on me. Haha. I'm still sober here look!" I said laughing at his face.

"You don't look sober to me."

"Tss. I'm a heavy drinker Hong Rong! Don't belittle me!"

Hong Rong is such a pussy! Why does he think that I am weak ass bitch here?! I can even drink several shots of vodka! Duuuuh!

"Holy fucking shit! That fucking drum startled me again!" I whine.

"You looked drunk Roseanne."

"No. I am not!"

"Attention everyone! I have a special announcement! For this special day, let's have a special contest! In my hand you can see a very special liquor!"

Too much special lol

"What did he say? A very special liquor?!" I frenziedly said.

"I have this very special and expensive Baiju! This liquor was distilled from fermented sorghum and was stored for a very long time. This drink is not for the faint of heart! A single sip is often likened to swallowing a mouthful of flames."

"Oooh. That sounds dreamy HAHAHA." I said then laughed out loud.

"All you have to do is perform your extraordinary skills. Ten elders will judge and decide the winners. So impress the elders and win this Baiju! Men and women can join!"

The man went out of the platform. Several people and all of them are freaking males fall in line. I have to get that freaking drink and make my night complete. So I stood up and started walking.

"Hey Roseanne where are you going?!"

"I'm going to get that freaking liquor! Don't stop me Hong Rong!"

"Aish!"

I can feel all stares at me when I fall in line. Who would not be surprised when I am the only girl here. Dude. Don't belittle me! I have so many skills and talent!

The contest begin. I watched how the men brag their strength, swordmanship skill, and fighting skills. All of them do the same thing! Bragging their masculinity as its finest.

When it is my turn, I walked confidently and even wave my hand to them. I bowed and gave them my prettiest smile. Let's use this pretty face of mine. Haha.

"Good Evening Ladies and Gentlemen! I am Roseanne and watch how I perform my out of this world talent."

Dang. That Hiangjiu is slightly taking its effect on me haha. I'm kinda tipsy but that is a good thing because I'm feeling more confident.

"First I need a table. Elders can I use this table?"

"Go and use that Young Lady."

"Okay okay! You better watched this attentively. Don't blink! Because I'll twist my hands in 3,2,1."

I rotated my hands 360 degrees. I heard the elders gasped.

"How did you do that?"

"Haha. I'm that flexible!"

I repeat the rotation and I earned a lot of gasps. It seems like this is the first time they saw someone did this.

"Okay. That's not the only thing I can do. I can even speak with my mouth closed."

"Eh don't fool us. How can you speak when you're mouth is closed?" one of my opponent said.

I raised my eyebrows and answered him my mouth closed.

"Here. I can talk right? Do you understand me? Do you hear me?"

His eyes widen and his jaw dropped. Several gasp filled the air.

"Goodness!"

"I'm not done yet! Musicians can you please play a song for me? Anything will do."

The musicians started playing a song. I started dancing ballet. I lift my one leg and land on two. I pointed my toes and dance like a swan. I made sure to dance on music's rhythm.

Feeling the music inside me, I bent my knees and do an arabesque. I variated my dance and did the attitude too. Then I turned my hip and legs out from my hip joints to a 90 degree position.

I also did the croisé and pirouette. On my last move, I spin and turn in the air. On my final pose, I extended my leg and raised it on top of my head.

I smiled at them and gave one final bow.

"Thank you."

The whole area was filled with sound of big round of applause. I also heard several comments claiming how good of a dancer I am and that was their first time seeing a graceful dance like that. Thanks to my strict teacher, I learned how to dance that good.

All of the contestants lined up. The elders have their meeting. I'm pretty sure that I'll win this. I did the most unique and amazing talent.

"The elders have decided and chose the winner. The winner of this competion is no other than Lady Roseanne!"

I screamed and jumped in happiness. I even made a front cartwheel and that also earned a shock. I went to the man and get the Baiju.

"Thank you! Thank you!"

All of my opponents congratulated me and I thanked them all. I joyfully went back to my table.

"Woah. That is so amazing Roseanne! I didn't know you have so many amazing talent. And you can also dance like that!"  Hong Rong said.

"Thank you Hong Rong!"

"What kind of dance is that?" the other girl asked.

"It is called Ballet. Dance of the swan!"

"Wow! You looked so beautiful while dancing earlier!" the man beside me said.

"Thank you! Thank you! Now I'll open this special Baiju! I will share this to you all!"

The teenagers beside me yelled in happiness. I open the lid of the jar. I told them to get their cups nearer. They all presented their cups and I filled each one of them. Then I filled my own cup. I smelled the Baiju first.

"Dang. Does it really smell like this? It has a smell of strong ammonia."

I know Baiju and my parents are drinking it. But I never got the chance to try it. My love for Vodka and Gin is too much. So this is my first time having this.

"Let's try this shit. Ganbei!"

I toast with them and drink the liquor. I put the cup down. My thoat burns and it's really like sipping a flame.

"Woah! This one's a banger HAHA. Good replacement for Vodka."

I filled a another cup and drink bottomless again. This shit is fire and bitter. Fuck. This booze will definitely make me euphoric.

"Roseanne! You're drinking too much! You should stop now!"

"Whash aw yow seyin Howng Rowng?"

I filled another cup and emptied it again. I miss this feeling!

"Enough!"

"Heey geyv mee thut!"

Hong Rong took the jar and hide it. I glared at him and yelled.

"Whut thu fuck yow thenk yow dooooowing!"

"You're drunk!"

"Tss. Yow yeally a pussyyyyy!"

I rolled my eyes at him and looked at the dancing couples in the platform. My vision is blurred but I can still see those flirty bitches and assholes!

I stood up and nearly fall down when my knees weakened. Jukes! Hong Rong lifted me up but I pushed him away. I stood up and tried my best to walk to the platform.

"Whut aw yow guys doin huh?! Yow not supposed to dance like thaaaat! This is how yow dance at a parteeeey!"

I raised my hands and started dancing like slut. I caress my hair and my body up and down. I grind my hips and do a body roll.

"Tweeeerk it like Mileeeeeey!" I screamed crazily.

I didn't mind how out of the place my dance is. I didn't mind how shameless I look. I am too intoxicated with the alcohol to give a damn about the others.

So even if the song is a ancient, it sounds like an EDM to me. I shake my booty and twerk endlessly.

Suddenly, I felt strong hands gripping me. When I glance at the person, I faintly saw the image. I moved my face nearer to that someone's face but I still can't fucking recognize him.

"Enough! You're humiliating yourself!"

"Oh. It's you Cold Faceeeeee! Let's dance!"

"What did you just call me?! Cold Face?!"

I encircled my arms around his neck and started grinding down. I felt his body stiffened but I continue being a slut.

"Disgraceful woman! You will regret this when you sober up!"

Then I feel my body floating. My whole vision is blurry and I don't know what's happening around me. My whole body feels tired and I feel drowsy. My eyelids started to fall and the whole thing black out.