Rebirth: Back To 1990s

"Uncle Andy, where are you going?" Celia asked, slowing her pace.

"Celia, I heard that you and your mother had moved out of your house. When I heard about it, I figured you didn't have enough food, so I am here with some. By the way, are you all right?" Andy Wang simpered and asked with a flattering smile.

"I am fine. Nothing is wrong with me."

"It's getting dark already. Where are you going with an ax?" Andy Wang glanced at the ax in Celia's hand and asked curiously.

"I will be going up the hill to cut two bamboos. Uncle Andy, there's something I want to talk with you about. But I am not sure if it is right to talk about it." Celia hesitated, as she looked into Andy's eyes.

"Hey, when did you become so polite? Come clean and tell me what is bothering you." Andy wiped the sweat from his forehead.

"Okay, don't misunderstand me. It is just that some filthy people are questioning my mother's honor. They have been doubting her with..."

Celia found it hard to finish her sentence. However, glancing at Andy, she was clear he got her meaning. Of course, she also knew that there was nothing going on between her mother and him. But people liked to dishonor other people. As a daughter, Celia didn't like it when people questioned her mother. Hence she hoped that Andy would keep his distance.

At the same time, Celia knew that Andy genuinely cared about them. She didn't want him to think she was accusing him of anything.

After all, he was a good man!

mother had to hear things because of me. I'll leave right after I give

he walked straight

Celia shook her head. Mixed emotions coursed through her body. But she told herself to concentrate on her present

so tired that she began to sweat profusely. After

Are you all right?"

looked up at her mother who seemed to be in utter confusion. Celia drank some water

in mind?" Wendy asked in confusion,

to make some bamboo products. The market was running

a variety of things with these bamboos? You make it and I sell it. I promise

in our village. We don't stand a chance." Wendy smiled bitterly. She didn't think it was good to dwell on such

Celia didn't think so. She continued, "Most people make baskets, coffins, dustpans and so on. These are very common items. After all, the market is quite big. We have to find a new path." For a while, Celia was lost in thoughts. And then, she went on, "I am trying to think outside the box. Hmmm… I guess nobody thought of making fruit dishes, brush pots or something of that sort with bamboos. We could give it a try." Realizing her mother wasn't convinced yet, she added, "Of course, we won't go

She had never thought of turning bamboo into

she still remained suspicious. She asked Celia, "Will this work? Will the people in the

like it. From now on, you should put all your effort into making cute and beautiful vegetable baskets and fruit dishes. After three days, we will go to the county and try to sell all that we have. If it doesn't work then we can find another way." Celia took a deep breath and looked at her mother.

and was in a dilemma. Earlier, Wendy had thought of digging herbs to make money. But truth be told, both of their ideas seemed unrealistic. It wouldn't fetch them

making vegetable baskets and fruit dishes, she hesitated, because they had no time to

understood her words hadn't convinced her mother. Slowly, she held

said, "Well, if it doesn't get sold after three days, you have to