Death Flute
Annual Meeting

After Sam Hui's death, the situation in the Butterfly Party was rather troubling. Chairman Wu only realized that it turned out that it was Sam Hui who worked so hard for the party. His power is irreplaceable. No other member was as smart and deft as Sam Hui in managing party affairs.

Kui Fang did not care about what happened in the party. He doesn't really care about all that business. He knew for sure Sam Hui's position would not be replaced by anyone. Not only in the party, but also in his heart.

Kui Fang sighed. It's a full moon tonight. He remembered the times when he was a child. Sam Hui always invited her to have fun under the moonlight. It was a lonely time for him. His father and mother were busy with party business so they did not have time to accompany him to play.

It was at that moment of loneliness that Sam Hui came and invited him to light fireworks or play lanterns. Sam Hui also taught him silat so that it was easier for him to deepen it later. Sam Hui taught him all good things, comforted him when he was sad, advised him when he was naughty. Sam Hui was busy with his parents.

The girl opened the window of her room. The moon was shining beautifully and full in the sky there, clearly visible from the window of her room. He took a deep breath. Smelled by her the fragrant rose of the valley growing in front of her window. He closed his eyes, enjoying the fragrance that refreshed him and calmed his heart.

Suddenly he heard a strange sound. He opened his eyes. He saw a shadow standing near the rose.

“Who's there?” kui Fang.

The shadow disappeared. Its movements are so light that it resembles flying.

“Ah!” Kui Fang was feeling somewhat scared. Maybe it was a ghost, he thought. How can a ghost have a shadow? Or maybe it's a criminal!

He quickly closed the window.

That night Kui Fang could not close his eyes for a moment. He kept thinking of the black figure near the rose grove. He was horrified, but he did not want to wake others just to tell them about the matter. Especially tomorrow was a tiring day for his father.

Every year their party always holds a large meeting to discuss both party issues and personal issues. Each member is allowed to bring up things that hamper or provide ideas that may be used for the progress of the party.

Every member of the party always looks forward to the day of the meeting. There will be a fancy banquet ahead of the meeting. The members will be treated to delicious dishes that they rarely enjoy. The event then continued with the meeting itself. After that, there will be a massive celebration by the time the main meeting is over. It was the celebration that was highly anticipated by the party members.

Finally the expected day arrived.

All the members wore their most beautiful party oversized clothes, according to the group. They dined together cheerfully, then gathered in the grandly decorated main hall.

“Honor to the Chairman!” The members saluted.

Chairman Wu stood up and raised both of his hands. “Do not hesitate!” he said with a smile. “Please sit down, everyone.”

Everyone sits in their own chairs. Members whose levels are still low stand in accordance with their respective groups.

Chairman Wu looked around.

“Brothers, today is a very important day. Our forefathers the founder of the beach has designated one day of the year as a great day for its members. This is intended as a tribute to the hard work of party members in building our party. So today is devoted to the members, to express feelings of heart, be it grumbling, ideas, even protests,” Chairman Wu said at length.

The members looked and looked happy.

Chairman Wu nodded. “So, now please start. Say all the things that run in your heart. I'm ready to listen to it!” He sat down in his great chair after saying that.

Wie Yun Cun stood up. “Please start! Starting from the lowest member representative and increasing until the highest member.”

Such an order greatly delighted the subordinates. Because usually they are always sidelined and do not have the right to speak, now their opinions are even first heard.

So they started to tell them what they were thinking. The average expressed their satisfaction with Chairman Wu's leadership. There are also those who protest some policies that somewhat restrict their movements. But what surprised Chairman Wu the most was when Wen Chiang asked a question about Sam Hui.

Chairman Wu was stunned. He looked at the young man who was always loyal and courageous.

“The resignation of Sam Hui is his own decision, Wen Chiang. Actually I don't want him to leave the party either. But I was powerless to prevent it. No one can force him to change his mind,” Chairman Wu said.

Wen Chiang sighed. “I understand. It's just that it feels strange that Elder Sam said he would resign. Because he once told me that the Butterfly Party is his life. Whatever happens, even if he has to die in defense of our party, he will never leave this party, because this party is his home.”

Chief Wu was stunned to hear Wen Chiang's words.

Wie Yun Cun interrupted unhappily, “Already, Wen Chiang! The talk about Sam Hui was stopped here.”

Wen Chiang could not say anything more. He saluted and resigned in front of Chairman Wu.

“Next!”

Others took turns to express their opinions. But Chairman Wu was already moody due to Wen Chiang's statement about Sam Hui. Did Sam Hui really say that? Perhaps he had misjudged Sam Hui!

Finally, it was the turn of senior members to express their opinions. The elders took turns to come forward and talk.

It was Wie Yun Cun's turn. “Honor me, Chairman!”

Chairman Wu smiled. He suspected that Wie Yun Cun would, as usual, praise the progress of their party, admire the policies made by Chairman Wu, and so on. “Yun Cun, just say your statement. Don't hesitate!”

“Good, Chairman.” Wie Yun Cun lowered his hand. “Begini, Chairman. In my opinion, our party is one of the largest gatherings in the World of Persilatan,” he said made Chairman Wu widen his smile even more. That is what Wie Yun Cun said every year. “But our party is not famous!” added surprise.

Chairman Wu frowned. “You mean?”

Wie Yun Cun smiled. “Begini, Chairman. Given that our party is very big, it is appropriate that we are famous. But truth? Compared to the Nada Valley alone we are still inferior. Though the Nada Valley is just a place to live for groups of people who like to play music!” cetus with a cynical tone.

Kui Fang was shocked because the Nada Valley was mentioned. Instantly he straightened his body. “Uncle Wie! Why are you offending Nada Valley?”

Wie Yun Cun saluted with a pretentious manner. “Nona, I know now that you're in a relationship with the heir of Nada Valley, so you're upset to hear the truth. But I knew the truth, that the Valley of Tones did not deserve a big name. This party is worthy!”

Kui Fang's face was red. “Uncle Wie, you..!”

“Kui Fang!” reprimand Chairman Wu.

Kui Fang did not say anything more. But anger began to pour over his heart. He became suspicious that Wie Yun Cun had bad intentions towards all of them.

Chairman Wu waved his hand towards Wie Yun Cun. “Continue!” his orders. But his voice started to sound bad. He became suspicious.

“Good, Chairman.” Wie Yun Cun nodded. “Based on the fact that I have revealed earlier, I want to propose to the Chairman so that we can seek support from great people. With their help, we can be famous!”

Chairman Wu frowned and looked at the man sharply.

All the members looked at each other. They start to look nervous. Joy turns to anxiety.

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