"Well... don't just stand at the door, come in and let's talk!" Wang Daniu ushered the elder Wang into the spacious and brightly lit living room, brewed a cup of tea, and the two sat down for a hearty chat.
Elder Wang's purpose, Wang Daniu had already more or less guessed. Seeing the man hesitant to speak, he took the initiative and said, "Speak freely if there's anything you want to say."
Elder Wang chuckled dryly and said, "Da Niu, I nearly lost my life today!"
Wang Daniu smiled faintly, sat down, and listened patiently to Elder Wang's recounting of the events.
"You remember, don't you? After I got the apple from you, I couldn't bring myself to eat it, and so I pocketed it and headed home. Just when I felt a bit tired on the road and decided to take a break, guess what happened?"
