I Want to See the Sea

The night wore on and only some clip-clop sounds could be heard. Ning Que and Sangsang walked down the mountain. Trees became lusher along their way. The moonlight scattered dimly on them.

Sangsang said, "I used to think that she was one of the most courageous human beings and would have kept you there. Surprisingly, she let you run away."

Ning Que found her words awkward and said, "I know you wanted me to stay. Otherwise you wouldn't have told her those things earlier on."

Sangsang said, "I don't have a preference."

Ning Que stopped and threw the rein on the back of the big black horse. He stared at her silently and continued after a long pause, "I think you are a bit afraid of me now."

Sangsang squinted her arched bright eyes and replied, "I think you are sick."

Ning Que wondered and asked, "Are you becoming afraid?"

Sangsang replied emotionlessly, "You menial human beings…"