When the Mystic Eyes Train came to a halt before the statue, everyone got off.
Then they gathered around the statue in a mighty crowd, pointing and commenting.
Some said the statue was too fat, some said it looked stupid, and others said it was too shabby, even missing one of its tusks.
A statue like this clearly wasn't loved by the people, which was why no one had come to repair or worship it.
Unable to endure it any longer, the statue roared. Then, with a bang, it suddenly cracked apart, and a little girl about five feet tall crawled out from inside.
Jinako said, "You mortals don't understand anything. I'm not fat—I'm voluptuous! Voluptuous, understand?"
"And what do you mean, not loved by the people? I'm the most beloved god among the people! I'm the god who removes obstacles, the god of wealth, the god of destiny, the god of knowledge! I represent wisdom and symbolize good fortune and success! I'm India's most popular god!"
"As for my broken tusk, that's even more incredible! When I was writing the Mahabharata, I wrote until my divine pen snapped. In a moment of inspiration, I broke off my own tusk to use in its place, and only then did I finish it!"
"Address me as the great Ganesha! Hurry and offer tribute. If I'm satisfied, I might grant you prosperity."
Yuan Shikai said, "So, Great Ganesha, why did you chase us for half the day? We saw you suddenly stop chasing us, so we came back out of curiosity. Otherwise, we would've left long ago."
Jinako said, "You bastards! If you noticed me so early, why didn't you stop? You did it on purpose! You made me chase you until I was exhausted!"
Tsubaki said, "But you caught up with