Chapter 44: So Wonderful That Words Can't Describe It
The sky was turning dark, though the horizon was still bright. The mountains had become deep shadows. The yellow and blue light in the horizon, along with the silhouettes of the mountains, were reflected together in the water, tinting the river. A small boat drifted along the waves, its light appearing no larger than a soybean seed from a distance. It was also reflected in the water, but its reflection was ruffled by the evening breeze.
The boatman sat upright at the bow, holding a long pole.
The fishing line merged with the water, creating small ripples.
The boatman suddenly raised the pole, simultaneously reaching out to catch something.
It was just a small fish, which he casually tossed into the cabin.
“Plop, plop, plop...” The fish flopped around in the cabin.
The boatman just smiled at the calico cat and said, “This is for you.”
“Meow…” The calico cat responded with thanks before lowering her head to eat.
The scholar was also sitting at the side of the boat, enjoying the breeze and watching the boatman fish. Occasionally, he would reach down to touch the water, which was so close that he didn’t even need to fully extend his arm to make contact.