Hong Kong Young Writers Anthologies Fiction Group 2 - 2 | Page 121

“Thanks for your hospitality. I want to give you something very valuable as a gift.” Zheng Ha said. He
opened a big bag full of precious gold and silk. “These are all for you.” He added.
“Oh! Thank you very much!” the woman exclaimed.
“You are most welcome.” Zheng Ha replied. It was time for them to continue their journey and they
headed back to their ship. But when they arrived at the city docks, they found that their ship was gone!
“Blimey!” James exclaimed. “Our ship has disappeared!” Everyone gasped in awe!
At this moment everybody panic and felt hopeless except Zheng Ha. “Everyone please calm down and listen
to me!” he shouted. Now everyone was as silent as the dead sea. “I’ve got a great idea!” Zheng Ha said, “I
know the palace of the Indian king is not that far from here. Maybe we could go there to ask for help!”
They arrived at the grand palace of India. There were guards armed with long guns guarding the enormous
gate of the Palace. Zheng Ha told the guards the reason they were here and surprisingly they were allowed
to enter the Palace! Zheng Ha bowed down to the King and said, “My mighty King, we come from China.
To show our respect to you and your country, we are giving you all this gold and silk for you and for your
country. Also, my Honor, our ship at the city dock has disappeared. What should we do?”
The King replied in a mysterious expression. “Well, I do believe your ship will appear very soon and I
hereby decree that China and India are now friends forever!” everybody cheered. This was the best news
ever!
They left the Palace and headed back to the docks, and found that their ship was back! “This is weird.”
Zheng Ha said, “Why is our ship suddenly back?”
“Aw, it doesn’t matter now! The most important is that we have to spread the wonderful news to China
now!”
“You’re right James,” Zheng Ha replied, “Let’s go!” Everybody cheered.
The whole voyage was a gigantic success. On this voyage, China not only went to explore India, but also
spread their friendship too. This made the whole voyage even more meaningful. Everybody in China was
very proud about their success on their very first trip. “Where are we going on the other 6 voyages, Zheng
Ha?” James asked.
Zheng Ha replied, “I’m not sure James but I certainly hope that the next country we visit is also a great
country…...”