Chapter 368 Something big happened?

Tang Man knows nothing about me. That's fine. I know nothing about her, too. That's fine too.

At 2:30 in the afternoon, she rang my doorbell and told me that she lived in 201. If I had any questions, I could call the internal number at any time.

Then he said, "Mr. Wan, please tell me what I should do now.

I briefly explained Cruz's condition and the work she was doing. She excitedly said, "It's much easier than when I was in the hospital."

At three o'clock, she and I walked to the hotel entrance on time, got on the car waiting there, and went to Crook's house.

I expected her to express the usual excitement, curiosity, and surprise on her first visit to the Crooks' home. She didn't. She acted very professionally and walked into the living room in a very normal manner.

I taught her how to make a decoction and took her to Cruz's ward for acupuncture and cupping.

She was able to act as a nurse at the right time and knew what I was going to do without being told. Together with another Filipino maid, she helped Cruz turn over.

Cruz was a little wary of this newcomer who suddenly appeared. Tang Man smiled and said a few words, then turned back to me and said, "I introduced him as your assistant."

I said to Tang Man, "Tell him that starting tomorrow, we will shorten the time of cupping."

Cruz said something after Tang Man translated.

Tang Man turned around and smiled again: "He said he can bear it."

Cruz went from being distrustful at first to slowly accepting me. Five cupping jars on his back would be uncomfortable for most people, but he said he could tolerate it. This shows how strong his desire to survive is.

This time, we didn't go to the living room, but sat outside because Crook seemed to have something to do and left first.

"Teacher Tang."

Tang Man looked at me in surprise: "You call me that?"

"Yes, you can call me Teacher Wan from now on, and we can learn from each other."

"Me? Worthy of your learning?"

"Yes, I would like you to teach me everyday English."

"You studied it in college, right?"

My face flushed. In her mind, I must have graduated from a prestigious medical school. Otherwise, how could I go abroad to treat patients? And for a wealthy man like Cruz?

I couldn't lie to her, so I said, "You won't believe me, but I never went to college."

I thought she would be shocked and scream in disbelief, but she said calmly, "I know, I come from a family of traditional Chinese medicine practitioners."

I didn't want to explain any more, so I said, "OK. I want to learn English from you."

She smiled softly. "That's easy. Just study with me for half an hour every day."

"Half an hour?"

"Yes, there's a beach here. We can go for a walk on the beach and say, 'This is the sea, that is the white cloud.' We can learn it piece by piece like this. It's very fast."

"This is the sea, I understand. What's the next sentence?"

“That’s a white cloud.”

As they chatted, time ran out. I went in to get the cupping jar for Cruz. Tang Man wiped the exudate with cotton wool.

On the second and third days, we started this life of going to treatment on time every day, taking a walk on the beach after dinner and learning English.

On the afternoon of the fourth day, after we had dinner, Tang Man knocked on my door and said excitedly, "Mr. Crook is very happy and wants to accompany you to the sea for a look."

I feel strange.

"He's waiting for us on the coastal drive."

Tang Man and I walked to the coastal avenue. Crook got out of the convertible and said a few words to Tang Man.

Tang Man smiled at me and said, "Mr. Crook said that if you can swim, he wants to enjoy the sea with you."

I nodded.

After Tang Man translated it for him, he said a few words to Phil. Phil's car started up quickly, and we got into Crook's car and drove east at lightning speed.

After a while, we arrived at the hotel where we had dinner that day.

Crook explained the weather to me as we walked. Tang Man translated for me, and Crook said the average temperature this month is 26 to 31 degrees Celsius. It's the best time to travel, and many Chinese people are on the beach.

I said, "Yes, it's China's National Day holiday now."

At this time, I found that many people took off their shoes and walked barefoot along the beach.

"Why are you barefoot?"

Tang Man translated my question. Crook was talking excitedly, gesturing constantly. Tang Man smiled and translated:

"This is also a part of the tourism. This island is formed by coral deposits. Stepping on it barefoot gives you a very refreshing feeling. Once you step on it, you'll never forget it. We can give it a try later."

A ray of setting sun shone on the distant sea. Thousands of golden rays of light floated and undulated. Countless people crowded the beach. Some were half-buried in the sand, others sprawled on the beach, and some were swimming.

There were people of all skin colors, some yellow, some white. Especially some white women, who were wearing so little and so strong, almost naked, sleeping and walking on the beach as if no one was around.

Just then, a launch pulled up and stopped beside us. Phil sat on it, waving at us. This must be the Crooks' private boat. Everyone climbed aboard, and the launch shot off into the depths of the sea like an arrow.

This is the sea, that is the white cloud.

Tang Man shouted excitedly.

If it veered to the left, the boat tilted sharply. If it veered to the right, the people were almost parallel to the sea surface. After the boat cut a semicircle on the sea, it continued to perform difficult and thrilling maneuvers.

Tang Man was so scared that she screamed from time to time.

This startling sound gave the boat driver even greater stimulation, and he drove even more recklessly. Tang Man shouted, "Teacher Wan, hold me, hold me!"

I didn't want to pull her because I just loved seeing her turn pale with fear.

After a series of thrilling maneuvers, the launch became more stable and Crook began to speak.

Tang Man translated: "Mr. Wan, the reason I'm here with you to see the ocean today is out of respect for your holiday. I know it's a holiday in your country. If you were at home, you'd probably be enjoying the ocean with your family."

I said, "Thank you very much for your kindness."

After Tang Man translated this sentence, Crook began to talk incessantly.

But Tang Man didn't say a word.

I asked, “What is he talking about?”

"I won't translate it for you."

"Is it inconvenient for him to translate it for me?"

"I'll translate it for you when I get back."

"Why?"

"I asked you to help, but you refused to help. Now you realize how important I am, huh?"

"Oh, I see. You're acting like a spoiled brat."

She rolled her eyes at me and then continued to translate. It turned out that Crook was introducing the beautiful scenery.

The blue sea and white beach are attracting more and more attention from Chinese tourists.

I said, "Teacher Tang, tell him that there will only be more and more Chinese tourists."

After a quick circle, the boat headed back and stopped 50 meters from shore. Crook began to undress, leaving only his shorts, and yelled at me.

Tang Man said, "He invited you to swim in the sea. Let's see if you dare."

I also took off all my clothes except for my shorts, dived into the sea and swam after Crook.

We swam a few rounds in the sea. My physical condition was not as good as Crook's, so I started to swim back.

I thought he would continue to act tough, but unexpectedly he was considerate of my feelings and swam back.

At that moment, countless people were running on the shore, as if something big had happened. Even Tang Man, Phil, and the boat driver, who had already landed, left us and ran north.

Crook and I went ashore and ran over there.

"What big thing happened?" I asked as I ran.

Finally I heard someone speak in Chinese: "A Chinese man drowned."

(After midnight, another chapter will be updated.)