Young Master Liem
Chapter 44 The Feelings of Siaw Cing and Sun Kwan

After Wan Siang's departure, there was a change in feelings for his two younger siblings. Siaw Cing was often sad, thus making his father worried. Sometimes the girl was found pensive on her own with a pouting face.

“You're sad Siaw Cing?” ask Tn. Liem's.

“I miss with Koh Wan Siang,” replied Siaw Cing.

After answering that, Siaw Cing suddenly cried considering his friendship with Wan Siang from childhood to adolescence.

“I want to see Koh Wan in the afternoon again, maybe now he is married to the Sweet One. I should have been able to watch them happy.”

“Papa sure he misses you too, you are his beloved sister.”

“What Papa actually agrees if he marries the Sweet?”

“Your brother is braver than Papa, if Papa used to be brave enough like him, maybe Papa will marry his Mama Sun Kwan. But...Papa will definitely not meet you, Siaw Cing.”

“What does Papa regret, for being married to Mama?”

“Nothing to regret, this is all fate. Can man resist destiny?”

“I am sometimes confused by how I feel about Mama. Sometimes he looks annoying, but he's also considerate. Sometimes he was so excited to buy me a lot of nice clothes, dress me up, but he also likes to be angry if I don't comply with his wishes. I don't know if she really loves me.”

“When you were born, as I recall she was very happy. She does want a daughter.”

It is true what Mr. Liem, his wife always wanted a daughter. Ever since Siaw Cing was born, the woman could slightly let out her maternal feelings. He paid attention to Siaw Cing, by buying her many fine clothes, also dressing and styling her hair.

Therefore, Siaw Cing could not really hate his Mama. Of his three children, Siaw Cing was the one he noticed the most. Although sometimes he also likes to force his taste to the girl.

“Papa will find out about Wan Siang, but your Mama should not know.”

Because of his father's words, a glimmer of hope appeared that made Siaw Cing cheerful again.

“Thank you Papa..” Siaw Cing said while hugging Mr. Liem.

***

Meanwhile, Sun Kwan who has made friends with Miss Hu is getting various experiences from his new friend. Their passions were about the same, so it wasn't hard to get Miss Hu to know Sun Kwan any further.

Miss Hu greatly admired Sun Kwan's ability in painting. That was why Miss Hu had Sun Kwan paint her at her residence, when her parents were not at home.

Sun Kwan brought his painting tools, paper, brushes and watercolors. Ms. Hu was seated in a peranakan-style chair on her right side with a large blue-and-white ceramic jar. The girl sat down smilingly facing Sun Kwan, wearing a red Cheongsam and wearing a lipstick matching her clothes.

In Sun Kwan's eyes, of course the most interesting sight in his painting was Miss Hu herself. That girl is so pretty. When painting, inexplicably Sun Kwan's heart was pounding. He tried to calm himself down and focus on his paintings.

As long as it was painted, Miss Hu's attention and eyes were also only on Sun Kwan. The young man was increasingly seen getting handsome and attractive. Miss Hu only realized that Sun Kwan had soft eyes and beautiful lips, the shape of his nose was also good. For a long time he could not deny, that Sun Kwan, his new friend was an attractive adult man.

Sun Kwan is a friendly and easy-to-smile young man to anyone, his smile is indeed very sweet, and talking to the friendly Sun Kwan will make anyone feel better.

Miss Hu no longer showed a sullen look, even she had slightly forgotten her feelings towards Wan Siang. It was because of Sun Kwan's attention to him. Gradually, a girl who is sad because of her love to clap one hand will feel happy if there is a good young man and attention to him.

“It's done,” said Sun Kwan, when finished painting.

Miss Hu got up from the chair and walked towards Sun Kwan, she saw the work of the young man.

“It's great, I'm really satisfied!” pekik Miss Hu girang.

“Painting of your order is done, please take.”

“This painting I will put in my room. I'm confused, how much should I pay for a painting as beautiful as this.”

“No need to pay. As long as you stay friends with me, that's enough. Because... I'm happy to be your friend, Miss Hu.”

Sun Kwan did become more often smiling and feeling happy because of making friends with Miss Hu who is smart and cheerful. The girl was not ashamed to express her opinion on various matters. A little of his brave nature made him not shy.

“Eh... From now on, call me Ai Lien only, Miss Hu's call is too official.”

“Ai Lien, beautiful name.”

The change of name, from Miss Hu to Ai Lien was indeed at first glance seemingly meaningless. But to Miss Hu, it was a sign that the girl had allowed Sun Kwan to get to know her further.

Ai Lien wants Sun Kwan to come to her house once a week, usually on Sundays when Sun Kwan is on a working holiday. The two of them did not always meet at Ai Lien's house, but also went out for a walk. This was Ai Lien's first experience of being in a close relationship with men.

Since Ai Lien's parents already knew Sun Kwan's parents, then they wouldn't mind if the young man invited Ai Lien to go out.

Sun Kwan also really enjoyed the moments of the meeting with Ai Lien which was getting more interesting in his eyes. Long ago when the girl still liked Wan Siang, she did not think that she could get that close to Ai Lien. But due to her brother's rejection, now Ai Lien becomes closer to her. In a bit, Sun Kwan thanked Wan Siang and the now-married Sweet. His love for the Sweet One has also become a past that cannot be returned.

Siaw Cing knew Sun Kwan and Ai Lien's relationship was getting closer, as it was told by Sun Kwan.

“You are getting closer, but there is no word of love yet, ckckck..” Siaw Cing clicked his tongue, insinuating Sun Kwan.

Hearing Siaw Cing's insinuation, Sun Kwan was slapped.

“You mean, I have to declare love, so?” ask Sun Kwan.

“Yes, does Engkoh want to be preceded by others again?”

Siaw Cing reminded the past between Sun Kwan and Wan Siang. Wan Siang was the one who first expressed love to the Sweet.

“But... how about it turns out Miss Hu..eh...I mean, Ai Lien, didn't like me?”

“What if he's actually waiting for Engkoh to declare love?”

Sun Kwan's question was answered by Siaw Cing. Sun Kwan was getting confused.

“According to Engkoh, if there is a girl who every week let herself be invited away by a young man, it does not mean anything?”

“But Ai Lien always thought I was a friend.”

“Of course he considers Engkoh his friend, because Engkoh has never expressed love. After Engkoh expressed love, then the status of your relationship can be determined, either be a lover or even split.”

“I'm afraid that he's rejecting me. Maybe he won't be friends with me anymore.”

“Try it first, this time Engkoh must dare to express feelings. Now I ask, does Engkoh really like Miss Hu?”

“I... I like it..”

“Then what are you waiting for? The next meeting, Engkoh must declare love. I myself was also curious, actually he was considering Engkoh what.”

Siaw Cing's challenge made Sun Kwan's soft heart flutter, even though he had not expressed his feelings for Ai Lien.

Sun Kwan was unable to sleep that night. His mind was busy imagining, how should he express his feelings to Ai Lien. But he also needs to be mentally prepared, in case the girl rejects his love. Inevitably, Sun Kwan had to dare to take risks.