So, they joined the adults in seeking this immortal opportunity.
The Weird Old Man was so excited when he saw her and Brother Ming that day.
It was as if he could see right through to the wisdom she and Brother Ming had so carefully hidden, and he understood what kind of talent such intelligence represented in an eight-year-old.
Yet after the official test, the Weird Old Man strangely put Brother Ming through all sorts of other detailed examinations, only to end up reluctantly disappointed.
That detestable Weird Old Man! He actually planned to take her away by herself that day and leave Brother Ming all alone.
'How could I let that happen? I might have been eight, practically a grown-up…'
'I could live without my parents, but how could I possibly live without Brother Ming?'
'He hadn't even married me yet!'
'My Brother Ming was so adorable, and I hadn't even gotten to sleep while cuddling him!'
'That Weird Old Man was just awful!'
