"Sarah's father was crippled for life while rescuing me? How could I know nothing about it?" Brian Ho asked in astonishment.
He was kidnapped when he was a child. He had no memory of it.
"Of course, you forgot the whole thing, because you were only two years old when that happened."
Brian Ho's mind was in turmoil. He did not know how to deal with it.
"Grandfather, please let me alone. I need time to digest all of this..."
"Fine, Brian. Sarah and her grandfather are in the hall now. Why not hang out with her after dinner? Sarah is your fiancee and you two are going to marry each other after one month. So I think you must get to know her. Then you probably would find how interesting she is and fall in love with her. That's how the relationship between your grandmother and me developed."
"I see, grandfather. But now leave me alone, please."
Brian's grandfather left the room. Brian lay on his bed and jumped up some minutes later.
Brian went to the bathroom and looked himself at the mirror. What he saw was a slovenly man with swollen eyes. His face was covered with the stubble.
Brian Ho said to himself, "Brian, This cannot go on. Where is that good-looking young man that you were? If you don't change, how could you marry your beloved Bun?"
It took Brian half an hour to tidy himself up, and afterwards he became the same old, attractive young man again.
Both Bun and Brian had to work hard to break down barriers between them. Brian didn't know whether Bun had the same feelings. But he was sure that he is ready to give up anything for her. Brian wanted to meet Bun immediately.
Even though Sarah Shen's father had rescued him, he couldn't marry Sarah out of gratitude.
Besides, it was totally accidental that his parents died in the war. It's not Bun's fault.
He was not able to figure out a way to deal with the mess yet. But he was sure that now he couldn't just simply turn Sarah down. At least, her father was so kind to him.
Brian went to the hall. His grandfather and Lord Shen were having a chat. Sarah Shen was sitting next to them silently with a smile.
Upon seeing Brian, Sarah Shen let out a cry of surprise, "Brian!"
Brian Ho nodded at her with an impassive face.
"Brian, why not ask Sarah out?"
"Fine."
Sarah Shen was a little bit confused by Brian's attitude. Why did he agree so readily? It was unexpected. She couldn't figure out why.
"We'll go after dinner." Brian Ho said.
He was glad that there was an opportunity to go out. After his grandfather caught him when he sneaked out last time, his grandfather had more people keeping an eye on him.
It would be nice if he could see Bun when he hangs out with Sarah Shen.
During the dinner, there were many dishes that Brian's grandfather ordered the maid to
Cook for him. But none of them seemed to interest Brian really. He was planning what he is going to do and say after meeting Bun.
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