Then, Mr. Yu used his thumb and index finger to delicately pinch Zhang Xiaohua's fingers, observing them inch by inch. It took him a long while to finish his examination. When Mr. Yu raised his head, under the light of the oil lamp, Zhang Xiaohua couldn't make out the expression on his face.
Zhang Xiaohua wanted to ask something, but when he looked at his own hand, he could not see anything amiss, so he said nothing.
Mr. Yu did not mention how Zhang Xiaohua's bones were healing, but instead asked, "Why do you want to learn martial arts?"
Zhang Xiaohua was puzzled by the question and answered with confusion, "Of course it's to protect my family."
"Besides protecting your family, what else will you do if you master martial arts?" Mr. Yu pressed on.
With a frown, Zhang Xiaohua responded honestly, "I haven't thought that far yet. Right now, I just want to master my boxing skills."
