But May Have Stolen Her Wallet

Next day, Ying calls Gaius.

Money's coming in already, says Ying. This is going to be huge.

Pardon? says Gaius. Oh, money......

Yes, money for Daniel O'Connell, says Ying. Our video's going viral in China. They just love his Red Spider Dance. I'll let you know when we reach the target. Bye now.

Would you believe it? says Gaius. Money's rolling in. The video's going viral.

Very good, says Kong Fu-Zi. Modern technology has its advantages. Where is our hero?

Good question, says Gaius. We must tell him the news.

He looks around the kitchen, but he can't see Daniel O'Connell.

Never mind, says Gaius. He'll turn up. Meanwhile shall we try and have a look at this video?

It takes Gaius ages to find it. First he has to sign up to Weibo.

At last, Red Spider Dancing comes up on his screen.

Kong Fu-Zi's introduction and offer (courtesy of Li Feng).

Baby Pierre's intervention and empty promise of spider eggs (ditto).

Daniel O'Connell dancing in front of the red Rooibos tea box, offering post cards (recorded by Ying).

Chinese subtitles.

Music by Cui Jian. "Nothing To My Name."

A slick production, says Kong Fu-Zi.

.......

Daniel O'Connell is out in the garden, talking to Ageless and Baby Pierre.

I'm hopeful, says Daniel O'Connell.

So am I, says Baby Pierre.

Stupid video, says Ageless. Full of errors and irrelevant dancing.

You don't understand ANYTHING, says Baby Pierre. People will like it. Kong Fu-Zi is famous.

Is that why? asks Daniel O'Connell.

It's one reason, says Baby Pierre. That's why it's on Weibo.

Where's the money going? says Ageless. Have you whippersnappers asked that. Who gets it?

I get it, says Daniel O'Connell.

Oh yes? Do you have a bank account? asks Ageless.

(He's in a foul mood today).

.........

Kobo is on the windowsill dreaming of Ying.

If the video is successful, and the target is reached, it will be thanks to Ying.

Kobo wonders if Ying has a boyfriend.

She is so pretty.......

.......

Ying is at home, working on an essay.

She is finishing her Master of Environmental Management and Sustainability essay, last of many.

Her attention keeps wandering.

Twofold.

The random meeting with Gaius has reminded her of the time in Tasmania, when she was at Cradle Coast Campus, visiting Dismal Swamp with Gaius and his team. Including Arthur, that nice looking poet, who hardly noticed her, but may have stolen her wallet......

She keeps checking Kickstarter.

Unbelievable. Fifty thousand dollars already!