บท 123: I have my reservations

She had been on her way to meet Mr. Rodney and he on his way to his last and only class of the day when they both received messages that Cecily and Etienne Wu had arrived on the blue star. Not only were they allowed in without the usual act of seeking for her permission or Esong's but they were driven straight away to the Su family's house and given refreshments. By the time Scarlet and Esong showed up, Cecily Wu was playing with two kittens while her husband observed the Buddha statue curiously.

Having arrived at the same time, Esong had taken Scarlet's hand and led her inside while assuring her that everything would be okay.