"Let me tell you about the five thousand years of Huaxia," Hua Jinyan said with clear, earnest eyes, not seeming to be joking.
Ma Ming: "..."
"Can't we talk about this?" Hua Jinyan asked, puzzled.
Ma Ming twitched the corner of his mouth, "It's not that we can't, but others usually choose fairy tales; you are somewhat unconventional."
"I don't like fairy tales," Hua Jinyan said, his little face serious.
Ma Ming: "..."
"Should I start from Pangu creating the heavens and the earth, or from Fuxi and Nvwa?"
Ma Ming: "I think we should first listen to Little Taotie tell the story of The Ugly Duckling."
Hua Jinyan did not object.
Ma Ming sighed with relief—it would take forever to start from Pangu creating the heavens and the earth; probably three days and nights of continuous talking.
Ma Ming looked towards Tao Ti and asked, "Are you ready?"