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Meifeng quickly went ahead and washed up. Coming out of the shower wearing the baby blue colored one piece which was bought by Wu Qiqiang. Walking timidly towards Wu Qiqiang, she spoke, "Third brother Wu, I will take my leave now."
As Meifeng had just showered, making her smell mildly like strawberries which was her favorite scent. Wu Qiqiang was well aware of when she started walking towards him. He was just arranging the breakfast purchases by assistant Mu when she requested him that she wanted to leave.
It was not a big deal that she wanted to leave, but Wu Qiqiang was well aware about the fact that she was used to having breakfast as soon as she got up. Noticing such a big change in her made him frown.
"Eat something before leaving."Wu Qiqiang said which almost sounded like an order.
Looking at the table full of foods that she once loved, made Meifeng teary. Masking her emotions she quickly nodded and sat down across Wu Qiqiang.
Wu Qiqiang saw that Meifeng was not eating alot. Picking up a bread piece he applied lots of peanut butter on it and passed it on to her plate, "How is your injury now?"
Picking up the bread piece which Wu Qiqiang passed to her Meifeng glanced at her knees which were bruised, "Yes, it's no longer painful. Thankyou Third brother Wu."
Wu Qiqiang did not answer her just made a snorting sound to acknowledge that he heard.
After the breakfast, Meifeng got up, bowed to Wu Qiqiang and said, "Third Brother Wu, thankyou for last night. I will take a leave now."
Even before Wu Qiqiang could suggest her that he would drop her home, Meifeng had left his sight.
Rushing out of the room Meifeng quickly entered a elevator where she allowed her tears to fall down while she tried to calm herself down, 'There is no point of crying Meifeng. Do not get used to such treatment, because you will never get it ever. Just think of it as a dream and forget it. Forget it'
Wiping her tear stained face with a face wipe she made her way out of the hotel and hailed a cab for home.
Wu Qiqiang was wondering about why she would have ran away from him when both of them could have gone together.
*Knock*
*Knock*Knock*
"Come in"said Wu Qiqiang following which assistant Mu came in along with a file in his hand.
Standing in front of Wu Qiqiang assistant said, "Boss, this is the information of the lady who boss met last night."
Keeping the file on the table he continued, "She is the youngest miss of Qian family. Her parents are missing since last eight years. Since they had went missing the business which is now handled by her uncle kept deteriorating. Current state of the business is much more worse than it can be imagined."
Assessing his boss's expressions and reaction's assistant Mu continued, "In order to strengthen the business she was supposed to marry the younger son of Han family. It was a business marriage involving no love. Coupled with the notorious nature of the Young master Han, who used to fool around with many women every now and then, last night she called off the engagement.
It is also said that her status in the Qian household is no less than a servant. If boss want's we can take over the Qian business or threaten the Qian family."
Wu Qiqiang's glare made assistant Mu stop talking while Wu Qiqiang was deep in his thought's wondering about the situation of the Qian family.
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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
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