大禹治水 2

I was working late one night, downriver from my home. I had gotten used to getting little sleep.

I told myself I could live on water and work. The calm river and the feeling of fish nibbling on my toes were almost like a dream.

The moon and the lantern were shining brightly.

I adjusted my bamboo hat and swungmy axe into the cliff beside the water.

I heard a splash behind me. I kept working. Another splash. I kept working.

Another splash! This one drenched my entire back, and I heard laughter.