The History of the Nine-Life Cat

"How did you know that I noticed the pendant?" Uncle Bug asked with shock.

Uncle Bug had made sure to avoid mentioning anything regarding the Nine-Life Cat to Han Sen, so this surprised him.

"I thought I kept seeing you stare at it." Han Sen pointed to the spot on his person where the pendant was.

Uncle Bug nodded and said, "I was surprised to see you wearing that necklace. Old Han carried that thing around with him, just as you do. Knowing your great-grandfather was Han Jinzhi, I went to learn as much about you as I could. Memories of yore kept me staring at it, I suppose. I didn't mean nothing by it, and I didn't suspect you'd find out from the occasional gaze."

Han Sen did not say anything, as he wanted the man to continue talking.

Uncle Bug sighed and said, "The reason why I know it is there, truthfully, is because I can feel its existence."