Death Flute
Rejection of Uncle Khung

Chien Wan and Ouwyang Ping have been living in the Bamboo House for a few days. During that time, the entire Bamboo House members treated them kindly and kindly. Master and Madam Luo treated them like their own children. They always practiced and gathered together with Sen Khang, Ting Ting, and Meng Huan.

But Chien Wan's heart was agitated. For a few days he had not seen Uncle Khung. He went to his cottage, but the cottage was locked. He asked the servants who used to serve under the supervision of Uncle Khung, but they also did not know. Even they had not seen Uncle Khung for a few days, just like Chien Wan.

“Uncle Khung still no?” tanya Sen Khang saw the anxiety of his best friend. At that time they were near Uncle Khung's cottage. They were just alone because Ouwyang Ping was helping Ting Ting and Meng Huan do homework for Madam Luo.

Chien Wan nodded.

Sen Khang looked around, making sure no one was around. He deliberately invited Chien Wan to practice both today so that he could talk alone. After being convinced there was no one, he leaned towards Chien Wan. “You know why Uncle Khung dislikes Ping-er?”

Chien Wan frowned. It turned out that it was not only Ouwyang Ping who felt that dislike. Sen Khang felt it.

“Come, Chien Wan. Uncle Khung's attitude clearly showed his dislike of Ping-er. I know it's just like you. I'll know him just like you.”

Chien Wan shook her head. “I also don't know.”

“Is it possible that Uncle Khung doesn't actually like Nada Valley, just like my father?” kauna Sen Khang is serious.

“Maybe too,” muttered Chien Wan. Verily he himself had a similar conjecture, but he never uttered it.

“So why did he ask Dad to send you there?”

“Entah.”

“She asked for your assignment?”

“No. He just asked me if I was treated well or not.”

Kening Sen Khang was wrinkled to hear it.

“Actually it is also not strange that Uncle Khung harbors unpleasant feelings towards Nada Valley,” said Sen Khang slowly. “Uncle Khung has served my family for a long time. So a little bit, he must have been affected by my father's dislike. She also knows about my aunt. But to my astonishment, why did he propose to my father to send you there?”

“To investigate?” chien Wan.

Kening Sen Khang wrinkled. “Maybe.”

“You guys don't expect the non-no.”

Chien Wan and Sen Khang turned their heads in shock at the sound. “Uncle Khung!” shout them simultaneously. Uncle Khung walked towards them with his usual stance.

Chien Wan immediately approached him. “Uncle from anywhere?” tanyakanya.

“I have a business,” replied Uncle Khung briefly.

“About eight days Uncle left. Without informing us, neither did he say anything to my father. We are all very worried!” sen Khang.

“Sorry to have Young Master and family worried.”

The flat apology made Sen Khang even more anxious. He was already about to speak again if only Chien Wan did not shake his head sharply. He must swallow his arrogance and curiosity deeply.

“We're worried about Uncle's safety. Now that you know Uncle is fine, we are relieved.”

An uneasy feeling loomed in Uncle Khung's eyes. He secretly felt regret for making Chien Wan worried. But what can be done. He must do something for the benefit of all parties. He hardened his heart and managed to show indifference.

“You've been looking for me all along. Anything to talk about?”

Chien Wan was stunned. He felt bad asking.

Sen Khang was impatient. “Uncle was very rude towards Ping-er back then. Does Uncle not like it?”

“Indeed!”

The firm truth of course surprised Sen Khang, especially Chien Wan. They were glued and also beaten. Unable to say a word.

“And I strongly disagree if Chien Wan decides to be with him!” added Uncle khung. He looked at the young man in his care sharply. “You can't be with that girl!”

“Paman—“

Chien Wan's words were cut by Sen Khang. “Why did Uncle say such a thing? Chien Wan and Ping-er have been united by fate. Why did Uncle just say he didn't agree?”

“I won't allow Chien Wan with the girl!” uncle Khung said as he turned his back to the two young men, so they both did not see the trajectory of pain that loomed in his eyes.

“Unfair uncle!” serang Sen Khang. “Uncle does not know Ping-er!”

“She's daughter Mr. Ouwyang Kuan.”

“That's no excuse!”

“Stay it doesn't explain Uncle's objection!”

Uncle Khung turned around. His face was red. “Only that's the only reason you get.”

“Tapi—“

“Paman.” Chien Wan stepped over to Uncle Khung, making Sen Khang swallow his words. His face looked sad. “I can't fulfill Uncle's wish. Not this time.”

Uncle Khung tightened his jaw. “You should do it.”

“No, Uncle.”

Chien Wan's words were firm, not as usual. He looked into Uncle Khung's eyes with determination. There was not a single thing that could prevent him from being with Ouwyang Ping. Even Uncle Khung, whom he respected and loved more than anyone.

“Listen, Chien Wan. I'm trying to keep you out of the mess! That girl is not for you. There are many other girls in this world. Why did your choice fall on him?” Uncle Khung asked in despair.

“I don't want anything else.”

“There's Miss Ting Ting! She is very beautiful, and likes you very much. Why isn't he the one who grabbed your heart?”

Chien Wan looked at Uncle Khung with fret and disappointment. “Uncle...”.

“I don't want you to fall in disaster, Chien Wan!”

“If with Uncle Ping-er consider disaster and catastrophe. then I have fallen into it, Uncle.”.

Chien Wan's words shocked the old man greatly, making him barely stagger due to the intense disbelief that struck his heart. How could this ever-observant and quiet young man resist in such a way for the sake of a girl? Cold sweat drenched Uncle Khung's forehead. Could it be that their love has been so deeply ingrained that it is impossible to be separated anymore?

“Uncle can ask anything from me. I have never denied Uncle's wishes. But not this. Don't ask me to part from Ping-er, Uncle.” Chien Wan looked at Uncle khung full of supplications.

Uncle Khung took a few steps back in disappointment. “You.... You are so disappointing!”

“Loving someone doesn't disappoint, Uncle!” Sen Khang could not help himself.

Highlight Uncle Khung's eyes turned cold. “Then, whatever! I'm not gonna talk anymore! But I still don't approve!” The old man turned his body and stepped away leaving them haughtily.

Chien Wan let out a heavy sigh.

“Already, Chien Wan. Uncle Khung didn't mean it. She's just afraid you'll forget her after having Ping-er. That's it.” Sen Khang tried to calm his restless-looking best friend.

“I've been against it,” muttered Chien Wan. “Either why he so dislikes Ping-er.”

“Not liking is a less precise phrase!” sen Khang Dengus. “How could that old man be so shortsighted? Why should he say he won't let you be with Ping-er? That doesn't make sense!”

The sound of gasping made the two look. They were shocked to see Ouwyang Ping standing there with a pale and poignant face. Chien Wan approached the girl, trying to calm her down. While in his heart he wondered how much Ouwyang Ping had already heard.

With understanding, Sen Khang left them.

“Uncle Khung really doesn't like me, right?” ask the girl sad. “Actually I did what wrong?”

“Nothing, Ping-er. You didn't do anything wrong,” comfort Chien Wan.

“Did you always listen to him, Sister Wan? Do you always obey Uncle Khung's words? Do you not like me anymore? He won't let us be together, will you obey him?” Ouwyang Ping asked piteously. He grabbed Chien Wan's sleeve. “You're going to leave me?”

Chien Wan shook her head. “Of course not! What are you talking about?”

“But your Uncle Khung..”.

“Slows I'll give you an understanding, Ping-er. I promise,” said Chien Wan firmly.

“Nobody can make us part?” The girl's tears spread.

“No!”

“Kak Wan!” Ouwyang Ping buried his face in Chien Wan's chest. His shoulders shook with sobs. “I'm afraid that you'll comply with Uncle Khung's request and leave me!”

“Where is possible?” Chien Wan rubbed the girl's shoulder. Then he sighed Ouwyang Ping away from his embrace. He looked at the wet face of the girl. He was not as good at words as Sen Khang, so he could not express his faithful promise to Ouwyang Ping through words. So he reached out to his neck and passed the rope he was wearing through his head. Without saying a word he stretched out the locket.

“Kak?” Ouwyang Ping's wet eyes watched Chien Wan's actions in shock. Of course he knew about the leontin. One day in Nada Valley he saw the locket hanging on Chien Wan's neck and he asked. Chien Wan recounted that her mother gave the leontin to her before her death following a message that it was given by Chien Wan's father. And since then, the locket never separated from the neck of Chien Wan.

“You keep that locket,” said gentle Chien Wan.

Giving someone the most important thing to look after means also giving love to that person. Ouwyang Ping's eyes were still wet, but his luster revealed matchless happiness.

Feelingly, holding the leontin pictured with the hong bird tightly.