Hong Kong Young Writers Anthologies Fiction 1-2 | Page 181

After everyone had reached the top, they began exploring the inside of the bauhinia. Suddenly,
observant Pigsy yelled, “Look! What are these faint etches on each of the five petals? They look like some
strange symbols!”
“Let me have a look.” Xuanzang replied. “Hmm... I have studied this ancient language before. It says:
‘ Five hands, five hearts united as one. ’”
A swift thought flashed through Alice’s mind. “Should we each try placing our hands on one of the
petals?” Alice proposed.
Monkey stretched out his hand excitedly and placed it on a petal, covering the symbols. The other
four, taking that as a signal to do so, quickly mimicked his action.
Instantly, bursts of warm light emitting from the five petals broke the serene silence — like a thousand
rays of the sun, bouncing off the smooth and mirror-like surface of the flower, crowning the bauhinia with
an oval of brilliance. The faint echo of Buddha’s majestic voice could be heard: “You have completed your
quest for the Jade Key. The legendary scrolls are now unlocked. It is a result of your teamwork — respect
for others’ opinions, tolerance for others’ weaknesses, and the combination of each one’s strength in
resolving it.”
And Alice understood. She finally realized that no matter how brilliant you are, how much you stand
out from the crowd, how much bragging you do — you can never achieve everything on your own.
Teamwork is like the Jade Key, unlocking the diverse potential of individuals and creating wonders.
She closed her eyes and smiled, glad to understand the importance of teamwork. All of a sudden, she
felt a jolt and opened her eyes, surprisingly finding herself back under the bauhinia tree in the school garden!
Just then, a few classmates came over and asked, “Alice, will you join us in the ensemble?”
“Sure, my violin and your instruments will be a perfect match.”