Hong Kong Young Writers Anthologies Fiction Group 2 - 2 | Page 190

“You know Zheng He, I really want to give you an extra gift of friendliness. I hope you accept another
giraffe. All of the animals would be really excited about a new place especially if it is a moving city like
yours.”
“Now I thank you very much! My emperor, Yong Le, will be delighted!” Zheng He said cheerfully.
After the dinner, the king of Africa said farewell to Zheng He as he led the animals onboard. Four zebras,
three ostriches, and six giraffes, Zheng He counted in his head. He directed the animals to the zoo section
on one of the boats, no wonder everyone called it the moving city. His workers looked at the animals with
eyes of admiration. They would slowly stroke them and say “Awww, you’re so cute!” “You’re going to
love this big ship it’s almost like a cruise.”
He waved goodbye to Africa’s tribe leader and grabbed the steering wheel. As the sky was clearing up,
Zheng He waved the sixth as a sign to start departing. Zheng He hoped that China’s emperor will settle
another trade with Africa so he can visit them again for his fifth voyage.
“‘Till I see you again!” Zheng He shouted to the king of Africa as the animals walked around excitedly
exploring the ship, their new home for a while.