The Final Chapter

CHAPTER 6

TIME TO LEAVE

Two days later Wen Hsiu and Ling Hua had all their arrangements in order and they were finally ready to leave for home. That morning saw the Restaurant’s waiters helping Ling Hua and Wen Hsiu loading their luggage into Mr Lu’s car.

Wen Hsiu and Ling Hua’s journey from the Restaurant’s front door to Mr Lu’s car was delayed by each waiter standing in line to greet their friends and bid them a safe journey. Wen Hsiu shook hands with some of the waiters, others got a pat on the back as they wished each other well.

Mr and Mrs Lu first had a leisurely chat with Ling Hua before they went to Wen Hsiu.
"Thank you, Wen Hsiu. We hope to see you again soon." Mrs Lu said as she handed him a nicely tied bundle of cloth. Wen Hsiu could already smell the freshly made steamed pork dumplings inside. He thanked Mrs Lu and gave her a warm hug before he bowed to Mr Lu. Mr Lu patted him on the shoulder.

"I’ll never forget how you showed us true Gongfu." Mr Lu said with a smile.

Eventually the car left for the airport, leaving the Restaurant in peace for many years to come…