Hong Kong Young Writers Anthologies Fiction 1-2 | Page 25

New Journey to the West Korean International School, Ng, Hailey – 7 O ne day, the Buddha gave a new task to Tang Monk to visit Hong Kong in 2017, therefore 500 years later. “Tang Monk, this is a very challenging task, and I hope you can explore if there is any interesting things or technologies that can learn and bring back to our home to improve people’s live,” said the Buddha. Again, the three protectors Monkey King, the lazy Pigsy and the Sang Monk and the White Dragon Horse accompanied Tang Monk to start their adventurous journey to the West. “May be we could go there by boat,” said Pigsy. The Monkey King said that idea was not working. Then, the Master, suggested that they should rather keep going instead of fighting. As they were walking, Monkey King climbed up a tree and he found a hidden tree hole accidentally. He was guessing if it could be the secret entrance to Hong Kong in 2017. Sand Monk suggested to go inside to check it out. All of a sudden, they slide down in a very long, narrow and deep tunnel. Finally, they found themselves have landed in a strange place that they have never been ever. They saw a huge signage which said that Hong Kong 20 th Anniversary 2017. Hence, they realized they already arrived to their destination. Pigsy looked up and he questioned why there were so many elephant-like monsters (the cars) moving all around. Hailey and Jeana were laughing at the four wired guys because they were wearing the ancient outfits. Hailey and Jeana were curious and approached them to check out who they were. The Master said, “We came from a very far place, and we have never been here.” Hailey and Jeana used different languages to greet them. “Bonjour? Nn-nyeong? Hello?” The guys’ faces looked puzzled. Ding-Dong! The bell rang. Hailey and Jeana had to go back to the school and they invited the guys to join them to visit KIS. Tang Monk agreed. The four special guests were welcomed by Mr. Chadwick. Then, they joined the factory visit at Maxim’s. Pigsy was excited because he thought he could eat a lot of delicious bread. The Master discovered that there were many robots working at the production line. He said to Sang Monk that this technology was amazing and we should bring it back home. Therefore, they could make many bread efficiently with those robots. Before they left, the manager of Maxim’s presented a robot to Tang Monk and his friends as a surprised souvenir. In return, Monkey King pulled out one of his hair and turned it into a cookbook with some secret recipes and then gave it to the Manager. Suddenly, there was a strong light beam appeared in front of them and it was the time for them to go home. They said goodbye to everyone. “It was such a memorable and inspiring trip for us and I would miss Hong Kong and all of you,” said Monkey King.