When You Si went to find the Shame and Guilt Brothers, they had already become entirely different people.
Not only were they humble and courteous, they had also learned a host of skills.
It seemed the Mohist School truly kept its word. Although You Si had not fulfilled her promise, its members had always treated the Shame and Guilt Brothers as honored guests and looked after them well.
You Si had intended to seek out the brothers to "save" them, then ask for their souls. But faced with the situation now, she simply could not bring herself to speak.
After all, these two seemed to be living such good lives. Like the young man she had encountered a few days earlier, they always kept others in their hearts. Why would they need her to "save" them?
"So 'human nature'... can change?"
Perhaps You Si, too, had changed over these long years.
"Mother, you've been gone for so long. Why have you suddenly come looking for us?" A Can asked. "If there's anything you need our help with, please just say the word."
"I..." You Si faltered. Unable to say those words, she could only sigh and ask something else. "Have you... been well?"
"I'm ashamed," A Can said with a smile. "Our master, Meng Sheng, treats us brothers as his own children. He's taught us so much."
A Kui nodded as well. "Yes, we're truly ashamed. Although we miss you very much, Mother, our teacher is also our benefactor."
You Si nodded silently, as though she had understood something.
She had said that everyone in this world should have a life of their own, and she had no right to take it away.
She turned and was just about to leave when she suddenly remembered something else she had said-