Of course he was pleased with Nüwa's obedience; and he quite showed it when he took off his belt and tossed it aside, followed by the sound of his zipper opening as he knelt behind his girl. —That's it. That's my good girl. —But still, he reached for one of Nüwa's braids and pulled it, making her raise her head so that he could lean over her and whisper to her ear: —All mine. Forever.