The room went back to its usual tranquility after assistant Mu was forced to be quiet by his boss's glare. Some time passed by, assistant Mu was about to suggest something when Wu Qiqiang broke the silence, "Did you bring the gift I asked you to?"
Opening a picture in his mobile Assistant Mu passed it to Wu Qiqiang, "Yes boss. It was difficult to find it, but we managed."
The gift that Wu Qiqiang was talking was a painting made by a very renowned artist abroad. The artist was called Lucas. His paintings were probably only handful as he painted only for one year before being paralyzed. Old man Qian had valued him alot due to his talent. Another reason was because Lucas was the last student trained by old man's brother who had already passed away. The painting Wu Qiqiang had asked Assistant Mu to bring was the last painting that Lucas was able to draw. It was called as 'The Crying Beauty'. It was a beautiful depiction of a side face of the woman, who had various thoughts in mind while her tears were falling. Many people had liked the painting and had eyes it since long time including Old man Qian. Unfortunately due to his age he was unable to travel and take part in the auction to buy it.
Getting up from the couch, Wu Qiqiang straightened his coat and buttoned it, "Let's go and greet the Qian family."
'The Qian family, is boss really going to threaten them. Am I really going to get a lady boss after so many years.' Quickly coming out of his thoughts, Assistant Mu followed Wu Qiqiang.
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Meifeng had just entered the house when, even before her feet could land inside, she was dragged forcefully towards the middle of the hall.
"Ahhh"Startled with the sudden pull Meifeng shouted in a low voice.
The person who was forcefully dragging Meifeng was none other then her aunt, Wife of her father's younger brother.
Meifeng was forcefully dragged and thrown on the floor with utmost force. Unable to balance her body in time, she glided the floor with her already bruised knees, while her head collided with the coffee table. Mildly healed wound on her knees had now reopened again making it painful for Meifeng to even move a little bit. Blood gushed out of her forehead while the coffee table fell breaking into pieces.
"Aunt, what did I do?"This was all Meifeng could as without angering her more.
As if Meifeng's voice was a trigger to her, Han Mi flew into rage. Striding towards Meifeng she bent down, grabbed her hairs in her hands forcefully lifting her face, "You piece of S***, you have the audacity to ask what you have done."
Banging Meifeng's head on the floor, Han Mi picked up a newspaper and threw it on Meifeng's face shouting, "Who gave you the right to break off the engagement? Not only that, you ungrateful wench, you also spent the night in a hotel. The whole news paper is filled with your shameful deeds. You are a shame on the Qian family, like your father."
Meifeng was used to all this, thus she endured as she always did. Wiping her tears she quietly picked up the news paper and realized she was photographed while going in the hotel, but the man's face was not captured. Looking towards her uncle with teary eyes Meifeng was just about to explain it when he spoke up, "Meifeng, even though you never did anything for us, we still tried to do our best for you. Marrying Young Master Han was the best choice we could have ever bought to an orphan. You could have enjoyed the status, power and many things. Even if you could have not wanted that, you could atleast have thought about your sister. Both of you were slated to marry in the Han family. Now, just because of your childishness she would also be in trouble."'Childishness, Best, Orphan' this were the words ringing in Meifeng's mind. She had thought atleast she would be able to say out her thoughts to her uncle. Unexpectedly, she realized she was wrong. For them she was just a burden
Join the author on different sites and speak to the author about how you feel about the story. The links are in the authors thoughts.....................Shouting at the top of her lungs, Aunt Han Mi raised the stick again, ready to hit Meifeng.Meifeng who had gotten used to this treatment since last eight years was simply curled up on the floor with her eyes closed and her hands protecting her head. Over the course of time Meifeng had learned that the best way to avoid or decrease her torment was to bear it quietly without even crying. Most of the times Meifeng would be receiving around ten to twelve sticks before her uncle stops it. Resigning to her fate Meifeng was waiting for the second stick to land on her body.Aunt Han Mi was boiling with anger, the second stick was in the midst of cutting through air and landing on Meifeng's body. Before it could land on her body it was grabbed by someone or precisely something came in between Meif
"Third brother Wu..." Meifeng was about to ask him to not meddle in the matters as it can bring him harm, but she was silenced with a sharp, cold voice,"Shut up."Mr Qing who had not reacted even for a moment till now, stood up noticing some unknown man leaving with Meifeng.Quickly grasping the situation Aunt Han Mi shouted, "Where do you think you are taking her?"Assistant Mu was equally shocked seeing his boss directly picking up the lady boss and walking out disregarding everything else, "We will take Miss Qian first.""Qian Meifeng, Dare you go out of this house."shouted Han Mi at the top of her lungs, threatening her. She was sure that if today Meifeng did not apologize to the Han family there are high chances that even her daughter's engagement would be in trouble. She knew Meifeng had always stayed under her wing and was easily threatened. When one threat did not work, she was about shout something else, but another deep voice was heard.
Meifeng was always a delicate girl. Specially when her parents were there she was the princess and used to spend her free time cultivating herself. Gardening had been one of her best ways to spend time in the past. Hearing about colorful flowers she smiled widely while her eyes twinkled, "Wow, that's great. Yes I love flowers."Assistant Mu quickly nodded, "Our boss also likes it. Thus he has kept a special person to take care of the garden." Feeling happy in his heart Assistant Mu patted himself for giving his boss a good impression in front of the lady.Assistant Mu quickly came out of the car and opened the door for his boss with a wide smile plastered on his face which clearly asked for praise. Getting down Wu Qiqiang grabbed Meifeng and picked her up in her arms the same way before walking inside the mansion.Meifeng was so embarrassed about the fact that she was being carried in his arms. At her house she was indeed scared and heart broken, thus she
"Third Brother Wu, I don't want to drag you into this mess."This was the best reply Meifeng could give to him as she did not want to speak anything about other matters or give him even a little hint about other things which she knew of. Meifeng was nervous thinking about how Wu Qiqiang would answer. A small part of her heart which she had buried long ago was trying to come out asking for support, asking for happiness, asking to be loved...Wu Qiqiang scoffed, "Do you think, I , Wu Qiqiang cannot clear up this mess?." Wu Qiqiang's each and every word, his question displayed his arrogance, his pride. Any other normal person would think he was bluffing but only few of them knew how capable he was.Wu Qiqiang's question was like a time bomb on Meifeng. She was completely unable to answer it, if she says yes, she was disregarding him and, based on her knowledge of him, he would do anything to prove it to her. While if she says no, she would still have to give an appropriate
Wu Qiqiang would have smacked Mu Jin if he would have joking or trying to hit on Meifeng, but since they were together since long time Wu Qiqiang was easily able to make out when Mu Jin would be joking and when eh would be serious. According to Wu Qiqiang he was serious right now.Mu Jin knew that Qian Meifeng was just about to turn eighteen after all she was the headlines of every news today. Hearing the answer Mu Jin showed a happy expression saying, ""Wow, that is awesome Miss Qian. I have a occupational disease so I will advice you something. I would suggest you to get a full body check up once as soon as possible."Meifeng's face changed hearing about the full body checkup, "Why?"Smiling Mu Jin answered, "Ohh, there is no need to worry Miss Qian. As I said I have a occupational disease. It is advisable to go through a full body check up every year and specially when you turn an adult. So I just advised you."Meifeng calmed down and nodded to his sug
Mu Jin removed his glasses and placed them in his pocket. His demeanor had now completely changed. From a serious looking person he was now looking like a playboy. Mu Jin and Wu Qiqiang had been friends since years thus it was not at all surprising for Wu Qiqiang to understand about Mu Jin's thoughts."Who is she?" Instead of answering Wu Qiqiang's question Mu Jin had asked him another question startling Wu Qiqiang.Wu Qiqiang who was startled replied non-chalantly, "None of your business."When Mu Jin did not answer or say anything Wu Qiqiang asked a little desperately,"Tell me. What is the problem?""She is my patient. I cannot disclose any information about her before I am sure about her place in your life." Mu Jin spoke calmly with righteousness.Though Wu Qiqiang and Mu Jin had been friends since long both of them had their own principles. Mu Jin was a well known play boy in the social circle but when it came to his work and his patients he wo
Inside the room,After Wu Qiqiang and Mu Jin had left, assistant Mu had started flattering Meifeng."Miss.Qian, do you need something to eat?"Meifeng who wanted to see the news her family was talking since morning tried to get down from the bed to get her cell phone which was placed on the table.Quickly stopping Meifeng, assistant Mu asked politely,"Miss. Qian, do you need anything. I can get it for you. There is no need for you to move." '(if you move i might not be bale to move for the rest of my life')Ofcourse he did not say the latter part. Any smart person was well aware about when they should not piss their lady boss.Meifeng who was not used to all this tried t argue but it turned out to be of no use as assistant Mu stood besides the bed guarding it like guarding some princess. Little did she knew she was more precious than a princess to someone. At last Meifeng pointed towards the table and requested assistant Mu to pass her cell