Fiction: Group 3
could find out more about it when I grew to be an old man. I felt confused because I didn’t understand
what he said at that time and even now I still wonder about it. Maybe you can find out what the treasure
is,” suggested Mr. Paul.
“You can find the treasure now but couldn’t find it in the past; what does that mean? Paul, do you
know? ”John replied.
“I have no idea, Mr. Paul. Do you know where the treasure is?” Peter asked.
“Yes, I know. Our town is near a small river and my father said I can find the answer near the river when I
am old .In other words, I can find it nowadays.”
“Then why did you say you can’t find the treasure?” Peter asked.
“I’ve searched many times near the river but to no avail. I wondered if my father cheated me but I am now
convinced that he was telling the truth,” Mr. Paul replied.
“Can you take us to the nearby river area? We want to go to that place regardless if we can or cannot find
the treasure,” John asked.
“Of course. Let’s go!” Mr. Paul said without a second of hesitation.
So Peter, John and Mr. Paul walked along the road towards the river.
“It has changed a lot,” Mr. Paul said and sighed.
“What do you mean?” Peter asked.
“When I was young, I could see a lot of green plants in this town, but now all the plants have changed into
buildings,” Mr. Paul replied.
“I see,” John said
After 15 minutes, they arrived at the area near the river. The river water was transparently crystal-clear and
the river was surrounded by pebbles and stones.
“We have arrived at our destination,” Mr. Paul said.
“It is so beautiful here!” Peter and John exclaimed.
“Of course! Here is the most natural place in this town as all the other beautiful places have been replaced
by buildings,” Mr. Paul sighed.
“Don’t be so negative, at least the Pearl River Delta has become more prosperous, hasn’t it?” Peter
volunteered.
“Yes, you are right,” Mr. Paul said.
“Let’s search the treasure!” John said excitedly.
Then Peter and John started to look for the treasure, but without success.
“We have searched for an hour but we can’t find anything,” John said.
“Yes, you are right. Oh, it is noon. Sorry Mr. Paul, we have wasted your precious time.” Peter looked at his
watch and apologised to Mr. Paul.
“It’s ok. I live alone and I often feel bored. I want to thank you for bringing me a lot of happiness because I
have relived the experience of my youth when I searched for the treasure,” Mr Paul reassured them.
“I think we should have lunch. Good-bye Mr. Paul,” John said.
“Goodbye Mr. Paul,” Peter said.
“Good-bye, you two young men,” Mr. Paul said.
Peter and John found a restaurant for lunch and during lunch, Peter asked John: “Do you want to go to that
place to find out the truth of the treasure after lunch?”
“Of course!” John answered enthusiastically.
So, they went back to the river and searched for the treasure after lunch and they continued searching for
the treasure near the river until seven p.m. At that time, the river reflected the light from the buildings, and
it made a beautiful scene.
“Paul, I think it is very late. Shall we go back home?” John asked.
“I agree with you, but we still haven’t found any treasure,” Peter said.
“Maybe the treasure does not exist at all,” suggested John.
“Maybe you are right but I want to stay here for five more minutes as I want to look at the beautiful scenery
for a while,” Peter said.
“I agree with you; it is such a beautiful sight. Maybe prosperity is the most beautiful and valuable thing in
the Pearl River Delta,” John said.
Soon after, Peter and John started for home.
