Death Flute
Obligations

Sui She was very worried about the state of her children. He looked out agitatedly. It was getting dark and they didn't come back. What if both of them leave? He walked back and forth. Her husband could not calm her.

“Sui She, sit down! You're making me dizzy!” gerutu Mr. Ouwyang Cu.

“I'm so anxious, Master! How about...”.

“What did you say?!” snarled Mr. Ouwyang Cu while jumping from his chair and looked at Sui She angrily.

Sui She was stunned. Did he do something wrong?

“Exploitation! Already married to my son, still dare to call me teacher! Don't you know manners, huh? You should have called me dad!”

Sui She's face was blushing. He completely forgot about this. “Oh, I'm sorry, Dad. I forgot...”.

“Already! Already!” Mr. Ouwyang Cu shook his hands.

Master and Madam Luo looked at. Apparently their sister-in-law is unusually grumpy and grumpy. It was strange that Chien Wan felt at home on the emotional old man's side for so many years.

Sen Khang stood in the corner of the room with Ting Ting and Meng Huan. The three of them had not commented much during this time. They know when to be quiet and when to talk. They also rarely invite Chien Wan and Ouwyang Ping to talk. They knew their two friends were heartbroken and reluctant to speak.

Now they are just as worried about the others.

The sharp and cynical eyes of Mr. Ouwyang Cu plunge towards Sen Khang. He had always liked this young man. He was glad this young man became Chien Wan's best friend. He trusted this young man.

“He, Luo Sen Khang!”

The haughty call shocked both the young man and his parents. They think Sen Khang made a mistake.

“What's up, Mr Ouwyang?” ask Sen Khang.

“Grandpa!” tukas Mr. Ouwyang Cu. “You should all call me grandpa!”

Sen Khang smiled. “Alright, Grandpa. You need me?”

“Yes! There you follow Chien Wan! The boy is outrageous. Go without saying goodbye like this for a long time. I'll teach him a lesson!” furious Mr. Ouwyang Cu.

“Dad?” Sui She was shocked.

“Do not doubt the prospective heir of Nada Valley he can do as good as his stomach makes his parents difficult. Watch out for the kid!” gerutu Mr. Ouwyang. He saw Sen Khang had not left. “Wait for what else?”

“Alright, Cake. I'll get him here!” Sen Khang is leaving.

Sen Khang ran quickly and passed through the gate of Nada Valley. He saw the Four Silver Ponds gathering there anxiously.

“Four Silver Tambur, Chien Wan and Ping-er go through which gate?” ask Sen Khang.

“West side,” says Hauw Lam.

Sen Khang nodded and quickly flashed towards the west gate. Somewhat far he walked before finally finding a figure in black clothes kneeling behind him. Sen Khang shook his head in sadness and pity. It is sad to see suffering. Chien Wan has a family, but she has to lose her boyfriend.

Long enough Chien Wan knelt there. He forgets time. He was deliberately there to calm his mind. A cool breeze is expected to cool his head. And gradually his sadness subsided. But he didn't want to leave there. He was not ready to meet his father and mother. He doesn't know what to say to them.

Sen Khang greets, “Chien Wan.”

Chien Wan sighed. Since then he has heard and recognized the steps of Sen Khang. But he doesn't care. Now he cannot ignore the call of his best friend.

“Chien Wan, go home. Your grandfather called.”

Slowly Chien Wan got up and turned her body. The parasites were pale and showed sorrow, but the tears had already vanished from there. The gentle breeze had dried his face.

“Ping-er..?” ask Sen Khang slowly.

“Have gone.”

Sen Khang was silent.

They walked side by side, returning to the Valley of Nada. They drown in silence. Usually Sen Khang does not like this state of silence. As much as possible he will force Chien Wan to speak. This time he kept his friend quiet. He understood Chien Wan's sadness. He wanted to comfort her, but didn't know how. Chien Wan has been quiet and shy. Now after all these events, surely the nature of his shyness and silence will get worse. It might even be possible that Chien Wan would be completely unwilling to talk if there was no need.

They arrived in the face of the Nada Valley, greeted by the Four Silver Ponds with various questions. All those questions were answered by Sen Khang while Chien Wan was just silent.

“Sister, Sister Wan!”

“Quick! Grandpa Ouwyang is waiting,” continued Meng Huan.

Chien Wan walked into the room. He was greeted by his mother and father.

“Chien Wan! Thank goodness!” Sui She held both of her sons hands. “Mom thought you were going too!”

Chien Wan saw the worry on his parents' face and he sighed. He cannot disappoint them. Indeed, he also wanted to leave, but remembered Ouwyang Ping's message that he had to take care of his parents. So he stayed too. Now seeing how anxious and sad her parents were, she was happy to have decided to stay.

“You all right, son?” ask Ouwyang Kuan slowly. He was still a bit awkward towards his son.

Chien Wan nodded. “I'm fine, Dad.”

Sui She looked into Chien Wan's eyes. The pair of eyes were thus wounded, but revealed a heartwarming trembling. “Really?” his question is full of anxiety.

Chien Wan nodded, without a smile. It might take a long time for him to smile again. But at least it's more robust now. All this is destiny, he thought. Maybe fate requires that his life be like this. His line of fate governs his suffering. Maybe he was destined to suffer for the rest of his life....

“Chien Wan, come with me!”

The fierce voice shocked everyone, but not Chien Wan. The young man was already used to Mr. Ouwyang Cu's behavior.

“Good, Teacher...”.

Mr. Ouwyang is inflamed. “Who is your teacher?!” hard hatch. “You are the same as your mother, you don't know the rules! You're my grandson! Your name is Ouwyang Chien Wan! Remember that! Once again you call me ‘guru’, I'll slap your mouth!” snapped it. “Call me by the rules. Basic child does not know manners!”

Chien Wan flinched. He looked at Mr. Ouwyang with a chaotic feeling.

“Ayya!” exclaim Mr. Ouwyang in despair. “Come with me!”

***

In Mr. Ouwyang Cu's study, they sat face to face without saying a word. Mr. Ouwyang Cu just kept silent while watching Chien Wan's gloomy and mute face.

“Hm..,” murmured Mr. Ouwyang. “Your parents' ways you've become like this. They are outrageous!” his gerrick.

“Grandfather can't blame them. Everything has become our fate line,” said Chien Wan slowly.

“You do think so. But what about Ping-er?”

Chien Wan gulped. Heart's sliced. The wound he suspected had closed now again gaping and shed blood! Being reminded of the girl made him want to cry.

“From the outside he looks tough. But I know actually he is very sad and desperate! Washing his mother's sins is just nonsense! The truth is, he doesn't want to be with you because he can't think of you as a big brother!”

Chien Wan raised her pale face.

“Ping-er is my grandson. His heart I know well! He's been adoring you since he was a snot. The feeling of pain is of course you know best!” said Mr. Ouwyang sharply. “Maybe it's better. You guys split up for a while. That's better!”

Chien Wan looked down. His rage floated the first time he met Ouwyang Ping at the foothills of the Nada Valley. Everything, the joy and sorrow they have gone through together. Until finally they had to part ways like that. He will not forget the wounds and all the pain that was painted on Ouwyang Ping's face. He will never forget the heartbreaking farewell words and the trembling words of Ouwyang Ping.

He will never forget his love for Ouwyang Ping.

“From now on you have to work hard. Much harder than before. Now you have the responsibility as a candidate for Nada Valley Master!” said Mr. Ouwyang sharply.

Chien Wan was shocked. “Grandpa?”

“Do not argue!” mister Ouwyang was angry. “And never refuse this responsibility!”

Chien Wan was speechless as she was************ her hand restlessly. Nada Valley Employer Candidate? How come? He did not want to be a leader! This responsibility was too much for him because he knew his own abilities. He is not talented to be a leader. Moreover, it must master the famous Nada Valley. No way!

“You have no choice, Chien Wan!” press Mr. Ouwyang. “You are the only boy A Kuan and A Kuan is my only son. You inherit the Ouwyang clan, then automatically the Nada Valley will fall into your hands. Unless your mother gives birth to another boy. But still you have to be his role model because you're the firstborn. You are responsible for the survival of Nada Valley!”

“Grandfather, it feels like I can't afford..”.

“Do not make it up!” cut Mr. Ouwyang hard. “You're a descendant of the Ouwyang family, right? Since long ago, the Ouwyang family has always excelled in music and silat science. Nada Valley is a respected name, but behind it lies the Ouwyang family. You inherited the blood of the Ouwyang family. So who says you can't afford it?”

Chien Wan was silent. If this is the case, talk whatever feels useless. There is no point in opposing Mr. Ouwyang. Whatever Mr. Ouwyang decides, it cannot be disputed. Chien Wan knows that.