Friday continued …

Anna heard that comment and knew Hou Yi was not only worried about her morning sickness, but that Alecia might work out what is going on .

Anna spoke "As you remember Yi, the doctors told me I would on and off as a result of the a.s.sault have bouts of vomiting for a few months .  I just have to wait for a few months for it to stop . . "

Hou Yi was surprised that Anna had come up with an explanation as to why, and it sounded on the surface believable, and simply nodded .

Soon afterwards everyone was reminded that the dancers need to get ready for their unexpected performance, and everyone else to go with them .

Just after 12:30pm the filming of the dancer's performance had been completed with each of them being given a small gift from the director .  He was impressed that they not only had performed so well but did so without much preparation telling them they were true performers .  He then showed them an area to head to where they could have some photographs taken with some members of the cast for their dance resume's .

When they arrived back at the hotel the dancers realised that they had just on three hours before they needed to meet for their final public performance at a nearby shopping complex .  For Anna, Alecia, Hannah and Pippa they decided to head to a nearby Ladies Market, dragging Hou YI with them .  Anna's bodyguards by now were use to this, and knew exactly what they needed to do and simply told those with Hou Yi to wait until they returned to allow the girls to finish getting ready for their performance .

As they arrived at the Ladies Market Hou Yi quickly realised that he was in for an experience .  As they were wandering along the market, he quickly realised how good Anna was at her bargaining skills .  He would have simply been happy to pay what the stall holders were asking .  But he watched Anna and Alecia simply bargain them down .

At one point in time realising Hou Yi's frustration Anna turned and quietly said "Yi, it is all part of the fun .  They know people will bargain and they start with a high price and we get to a price they are happy with .  It is all part of the fun of places like this .  The reality is that I need to get gifts to send to everyone at ANX for Christmas, so why not start now . "

"Anna you know that we can simply buy what you want for them without this . "

"Yi stop spoiling my fun today .  Let go, and just enjoy this .  And remember it is this that has already curbed your mother and aunt's spending . . . "

"True my love, their spending has come down significantly since you arrived . "

"I heard they spend at least two days a week at the various tourist markets bargaining, and rather than top brand name clothes they are having unique pieces made by tailors for them . "

Hou Yi nodded knowing that Anna was right .  The last couple of months had seen a dramatic decrease in his mother and Aunt's spending despite them apparently having more shopping trips than they had previously .  Given this is what she showed them, he could only be grateful .

just on 4:30pm, the bodyguards called for a car to take them back to the hotel to allow the girls to ger ready for their final performance of the tour .  Watching them, Hou Yi could only be proud of Hannah Pippa and Alecia .  Alecia showed her skills in that she had only a few weeks to learn everything .  Hannah and Pippa seemed to just enjoy performing .

Looking around, though Hou Yi spotted two women in the group of parents who looked like they were about to cause an argument .  Anna noticed the direction Hou Yi was looking in and said "Yi do not worry about those two .  I went to school with them and they have constantly been in conflict .  they have been on their best behaviour so far, but I have ignored them as I do not want to get caught up in their issues . "

Hou Yi nodded, and then said, "Ok my love, but you know my view if someone causes issues for my family . "

"You will make them pay .  Now, let us help the girls get ready for their end of tour dinner, and this special dinner that you are taking me out for . "

After sending Hannah, Pippa and Alecia with the bodyguards Hou Yi, escorted Anna to a nearby restaurant for a quiet dinner for two before returning to their room to indulge in a night of pa.s.sion given, they had been part for a week .