7. Who Are You?

Sensing someone's presence watching him from behind, Lui Xian swiftly stood up and turned around. His face was cold. His eyes devoid of any emotion, as he stared at the other with a heated gaze. He scrutinized the appearance of the other person who was also giving the same stare.

Feng Shao was a metre away from the other. He displayed a disappointed look as if he had come across with the last person he wanted to see. He wished to turn around and pretend not to have seen him. But it was too late. They had already made eye contact.

"Did you hear what I just said?" Those were the first words Lui Xian asked, not even passing a single greeting. He didn't mind that it was his first time meeting him. And that he was kinda rude to the other man.

Instead he hoped that the other would brush off what he had just heard and be on his way.

"Yes. I heard everything." Unfortunately Feng Shao didn't get the hint.

Lui Xian lowered his head while he clutched the smooth material of his clothes desperately suppressing his desire to kill the other person. After calming down, he looked up appearing as if everything was alright. Then he turned away and sat at the same spot again waiting for the parasite to leave. But Feng Shao chose to sit beside him. He put his sac on the side and faced him with a smile on his face.

"Why are you still here? Leave!"

He scolded the other who pretended not to hear him. Feng Shao looked away and faced down at the small village he so treasured to the utmost.

"Are you deaf? I said go from here." Lui Xian raised his voice getting irritated.

Feng Shao turned to look at the odd man and felt the urge to strangle the other to death. But instead, he politely smiled and searched in his sleeves before handing over a piece of chicken pie he had left during the day. He thought about it and seemed to have figured out that the odd man might be hungry. That's why his temper was so bad.

He knew very well that this man was his enemy but he was also his patient. As a doctor he needed to take care of him. So that is why he tried his best to hold his temper. He forced a smile and chanted a mantra in his head trying so hard to stay calm.

"Don't stay in the sun for too long. And as for your little secret, I will keep it with me as long as you don't bring trouble to this village." He warned him, his face becoming serious all of a sudden.

Lui Xian was quite surprised by this man. He was too shameless. First he had the guts to eavesdrop on him. And then he goes on further to threaten him as if he posed any danger to anybody. The funny part is that he didn't even know him at all. And he dared to warn him about his health.

"Who are you? And why do you care if I stay in the sun or not?" He asked, doubting his intentions.

Feng Shao did not reply. He stood up and held onto his basket. He then turned and walked away without turning back. Lui Xian stared at his back as he went further away.

"Strange." He mattered to himself.

"He needs to be monitored."

He lamented as he also stood up wanting to catch up to the other strange person. He had come across with so many people with different personalities but the other was really a first.

"Wait up. Don't leave without giving me an answer. Who are you really? And what did you mean by bringing trouble to the village?" He finally managed to catch up to Feng Shao who was silently praying for the other to vanish in thin air. He wondered why he had to go to pick herbs today of all days.

"Answer me." Lui Xian continued pestering him with delight. It felt good to have him taste his own medicine.

He felt a sudden bolt of energy. And he also felt that it was very interesting to annoy this person. He did not want to let the other go until he got his answers. Who was it who told him to spy on him or to be concerned for him? He should mind his business.

"Hey... stop." He hurried to block his way.

Feng Shao could not take it anymore. He stopped and looked up to the other his face filled with frowns and his eyes cold as ice. That smile he had put on already missing as if it wasn't there in the first place.

"What do you want?" He asked wanting to get everything over with.

"Your answers."

"What? Didn't I tell you that I will keep your secret?"

"Yes, but Who are you?"

Feng Shao felt that he had stepped on shit today. It seemed as if it wasn't enough knowing that he was the enemy. The man had the guts to annoy him this much. His heart felt stuffy, and made his breathing become difficulty.

"What do you gain in this? Leave me alone. I have got things to do now."

He did not wait for even a second before he went on his way. Lui Xian decided to stop pestering the other and took the other path. He made his way back to Hexiu's shop. He scrutinized it from the front, feeling that it looked really cozy for a small tea house.

"You're back. Where were you? We were worried sick. We thought you left." A worried Hexiu ran to him. Daiyu also on her tail. They stopped only when they were few inches apart. Each at either side of his body.

"I wouldn't do that. I had gone to take a breather." He explained not wanting to wrong them.

"Ohhh... We made lunch for you."

Daiyu ran to him grabbing his sleeves. She drags him to have the food. They had placed a small table in front of the shop and several bowls were filled with soups, rice and a full chicken placed in the middle. It made his mouth water. His stomach was empty from all the walking. And also his throat was perched, wanting some relief.

".... There is lots of food." He praised, feeling very eager to eat.

"Let's eat before it gets cold." The three sat down. They washed their hands then joyously ate and conversed here and there.

"I have found a room for you," Hexiu chirped in. She pointed at a house a few yards away. It was not really clear from where they were sitting.

"Really! I should go check it after this" Lui Xian excitedly ate his meal and finished quite fast.

He thanked the two and went to check the house. It wasn't far from Hexiu's place.

"Excuse me. Is there anyone home?"

He walked to the door and knocked.

"Young man how can I help you?" He turned to see an elderly man holding a small branch.

"Hello, Grandpa I have come regarding the housing issue."