Closer Little Spy - Luo Qi

CHAPTER 1

No, no way! Yu Qiao Xuan stared incredibly at the 50 year old middle-
aged man.

My daughter, dont be so unfeeling. The middle-aged man begged.

He is Yu Qiao Xuans biological father, Yu Rong Gui.

How am I unfeeling? Do you even know what youre asking? Your only
daughter finally managed to graduate University and enter society.
Instead of being happy, you ask her to infiltrate a hotel as a spy to steal
other peoples private information?! The more she thought about it, the
angrier she got.

This morning, the school had just held the graduation ceremony, signaling
her turn from student into adulthood. She had planned to stay in Taipei a
few more days before returning home, but didnt expect her Dad to come
knocking at her door. He informed her there were important matters he
needed to discuss with her, so they both rushed back home overnight to
Yilan.

Yu Rong Gui has always had an easy-going personality about everything.

To see him so insistent this time really startled Qiao Xuan, so she
immediately bought the tickets for the ride home. Who knew her Dads
so-called big problem was actually such an outrageous plan.

Dad knows this kind of thing is wrong, but you have to think about my
situation. I also have difficulties! If he hadnt been so desperate, then
he wouldnt have involved his daughter at all.

Dont mention difficulties to me! Qiao Xuan rolled up her sleeves, ready
to fire back. You said before that during the holidays it will be hard to
find a room. So why not open a B & B and take advantage of the
situation. It would be an easy business venture, you said. But how come
we are in so much debt?

That evening, when they arrived home, there was a sumptuous dinner
waiting for her. This was the so-called feast her Dad so anxiously
rushed her home for. She secretly surmised something was up. Indeed,
not long after dinner, her Dad suddenly revealed he carried a ten million
TWD debt. She almost choked to death on the rice upon hearing the
news.

Oh, well its a long story Yu Rong Gui began hesitantly.

You have that kind of money to lend to others? Qiao Xuan narrowed her
eyes.
No no no. Yu Rong Gui hurried to explain, This time I have absolutely
no money to lend. I just helped co-signed for some people Oh, no!

Yu Rong Gui could only cover his mouth after realizing his gaffe.

Co-sign?! Sure enough, after realizing what her Dad did, she went on a
rage. Didnt I tell you not to lend your friends any more money? This
time you even co-signed?! Such an important thing, why didnt you talk
to me first? I am really mad at you!

If I talked to you first, you wouldve stopped me. Yu Rong Gui says
innocently.

Exactly! Qiao Xuan bellowed.

Her Dad doesnt smoke, drink, or gamble. His only shortcoming was his
gullibility, which will be the death of him.

Having lived this long, but still getting swindled by people who are so-
called friends. They would shamelessly beg him for money until he
relented. Disregarding their own situation, he would still hand over the
money. She really doesnt know if her Dad is a savior or a fool?

Qiao Xuan really admired her gentle and beautiful Mom, who is in heaven,
who was able to put up with this man for so many years. She struggled so
much throughout their marriage, but was still in love with him until she
died.

Oh, yes, you dont really know. This uncle is really poor. He went to
Kaohsiung to do business but it failed. He came back and said he wanted
to try fishing, but had no ship or equipment. Those who have, will make a
lot of money he said. But he didnt expect that the first time out, the ship
got damaged

Good! I dont want to know how poor this uncle is. I only know that the
worlds poorest person is probably me! Qiao Xuan gave her Dad a
murderous look. Yu Rong Gui pleaded, But what is the uncle to do?

He owed the bad debts, what does that have anything to do with them?
Theyve been neighbors for so many years, how could he?

Ah I dont know, he could be in Shenzhen Yu Rong Gui had gone to

their home several times already, but the wife does not know anything,
and keeps apologizing to him. He saw that they were really poor, and
didnt have the heart to pressure them.

Shenzhen? Do you mean hes run away? Oh my God!

I think so Looking at her increasingly livid face, cold sweat formed on
his forehead.

The ten million TWD, how did you even get it? Although the business
was good, but her Dad always lent out money, so they never had any
savings.

Thats why I hope you would help ah Yu Rong Gui looked guiltily at his
daughter.

Help? How am I supposed to help by infiltrating a hotel and stealing

someones personal information?

Our B & B is pretty well-known in Yilan, Hualian, Taitung, and other tourist
cities. Weve built up a good reputation over the years. If we sell it at a
good price, we should be able to return the money

Wait a minute! You mean You want to sell our B & B? Qiao Xuan
didnt want to live anymore.

Although her dream is to open a coffee shop and she wasnt interested in
running the B & B, but she knew that both her Mom and Dad built that B &
B from the ground up. Whether they had to sell it or not, she will feel very
reluctant.

Yes, Ive thought about this a long time. We can definitely raise the
money right way.

But, is this alright? The B & B, weve had this business for so many
years

Seeing his daughters hesitation, Yu Rong Gui waved his hand. Oh, life is
short and unpredictable. We should address the present difficulties first
Ah, yes, I havent finished. Do you know the five star hotel chain Fu
Hua? I recently heard they intend to develop business in Pingtung, and is
also very active in acquiring a B & B. I would say this is a good
opportunity. If they are willing to purchase our B & B, then we wouldnt
have to worry about the debt. I have to find ways to convince them. Do
you have any suggestions?

Qiao Xuan shook her head.

Their general manager doesnt want to purchase our B & B! Yu Rong

Gui couldnt help but fume. I asked the general manager directly why
they didnt want to purchase our B & B. He said that he didnt think our B
& B design was any good, and the location is poor. Compared to other
places, the value is too low. Whatwhat is he talking about ah?! He
didnt even bother to send someone to inquire about our guests ah! The
general manager must have a psychological problem. He must be a
profiteer, trying to pressure us into lowering the price so we lose
everything. We mustnt let him succeed, right?

Alright, dont get too excited. Youre getting older, you should worry
about your hypertension ah. Qiao Xuan tried to soothe her Dad.

Xuan Xuan ah, just help your Dad steal some secrets to blackmail their
company into purchasing our B & B. You just have to get close to the
general manager. Even if he caught you red handed, we could still use
that as a bargaining chip to force him into buying our B & B. What do you
say?

This Qiao Xuan creased her brows.

After her initial rage, she has had time to cool down. Whats important
now is to find a solution out of this dilemma. But to become a spy is
rather farfetched.

Oh, ever since your Mom passed away. Ive been nothing but sorry
towards you. I

Ok, stop it. Qiao Xuan quickly stopped her Dad.

Shes most afraid when he resorts to recalling the past whenever hes
desperate. Watching him tear up when he recalls how difficult it was for
him to bring her up alone She immediately relented, surrendering on
the spot.

Will you do this for me? Seeing imminent victory, Yu Rong Gui wipes
away his tears.

Okay. After all, hes her Dad. Did he really think she was going to leave
him with the debt alone?

UhIm so touched. Dad really didnt want to put you in this position.
You are a worthy daughter. Yu Rong Gui pulls Qiao Xuan into his arms.

Wait a minute, dont get too excited. Qiao Xuan pushed him away. Ill
help you, but you have to promise me one thing, that from now on

I know, Ill no longer lend money to others. And I wont co-sign anything
either, okay?

Its good, you know. Qiao Xuan is still pained.

You can trust me. I promise you, Ill never do it again, really! Yu Rong
Gui knew this time he had really angered his daughter.

Qiao Xuan sighed.

Shes heard this many times before. She hopes this really is the last time.

Qiao Xuan studied restaurant management in University and in her last

semester, she even spent time getting a chefs license. According to Yu
Rong Guis friend, it would be easy for her to get into Fu Hua as a kitchen
assistant.

She was getting ready to enter the Taipei headquarters. They reasoned,
the chances of meeting with the general manager here would be easier.

As a new member of society, the first job is always nerve racking, even
more when she had an ulterior motive.

She arrived at Fu Hua at six in the morning. Hotel staff were entering one
by one through the back door entrance. It seems, there is a wedding
ceremony happening at noon today. The entire hotel kitchen staff were
too busy to notice her.

Eight oclock Qiao Xuan glanced at the clock.

Qiao Xuan thought nobody would ever leave the kitchen. Suddenly, a
young man entered from outside.

Qiao Xuan thought someone was finally coming to greet her, so she
nervously jumped from her chair. She stood for a while, but still no one
came. Curious, she walked into the staff lounge to see who he was.

The staff lounge was a small office filled with all kinds of utility tools, Qiao
Xuan saw the man through the open door crouching down looking for
something.

What are you looking for? Can I help? Qiao Xuan leaned against the
door. She was bored anyway, might as well find something to do.

The man turned to look back at the door in surprise. He hadnt expected
there to be anyone else in the room.

The man didnt reply to Qiao Xuan, and didnt inquire to who she was
either. He silently eyed the girl wearing the hotel uniform. His eyes gave
off a distinguished feel. If one did not carefully observed however, that
distinguished feeling could also be interpreted as a little censure.

Who are you? And why are you here? When the man spoke, his tone
was flat and restrained, not giving away is thoughts.

Im new to the kitchen staff, but it seems everyone is busy so there is no

one to take me around. I didnt know what to do and I didnt want to
hinder anyone, so I stayed in the room. Qiao Xuan shrugged helplessly.
The man watched her just as she was watching him.

Qiao Xuan speculated that the man was around twenty-eight years old.
Judging from his age and his familiarity with the equipment in the room,
he must be an electrical apprentice at the hotel.

He was good looking with an impressive physique, but the only drawback
was he was too dirty.

Even electrical apprentices should pay attention to their appearances,

right? Looking at his crumpled shirt, even the buttons were misbuttoned,
and when was the last time he shaved?

No, Ill find it. He didnt continue to inquire about her identity and even
declined her kindness.

Are you underestimating me? You dont think Ill know what youre
looking for? Come on, tell me what youre looking for, and Ill find it for
you. Qiao Xuan didnt give up.

Thanks to her familys B & B business, she grew up watching her Dad
repair everything, making Qiao Xuan more knowledgeable than others.

The electrician was quite busy today, so he didnt have time to come
inspect the shower head. He was also in a hurry, so hell just have to
believe in this woman.

Im looking for a six angle wrench. He didnt stop rummaging through

the equipment, and his voice didnt hold too much confidence in her.

No wonder you cant find it in this box. What youre looking for is a
screwdriver, not a six angle wrench Hmm, Ill find it for you. Qiao
Xuan picked up a screwdriver and thrust it into the mans hand. Here,
this is what youre looking for.

The man paused. He hadnt expected the woman to understand.

Thanks. The man expressed his gratitude, then hurried away.

Hey, wait a minute. Qiao Xuan stopped him.

Whats wrong? The man stopped and frowned. He seemed a little

annoyed to be sidetracked from his task.

Is today your first day too?

The man didnt know how to answer her. Before yesterday, he was abroad
and he just arrived back last night. He was temporarily staying at the
hotel, so today is technically his first day back, so to speak. He wanted
to ask what she meant.

I Yeah. The man hesitated before finally answering her literally.

I knew it! Qiao Xuan snapped her fingers. Your appearance is too
dirty, your shirt isnt ironed, and youre unshaven. I tell you, we at Fu Hua
are a five star hotel, even an electrical apprentice needs to be concerned
about their appearance. So as not to frighten the guests, you know?

Electrical apprentice? When had he become an apprentice?

Yes ah. Oh, let me see. Now that I dont have anything to do, Ill help
you to shave. Not waiting for his reply, Qiao Xuan pulled him back into
the staff lounge, took out a razor, and dragged him into the restroom.

Hey, you The man didnt think Qiao Xuan would do such a thing, so
could only passively let her drag him the restroom.

Dont move, or youll be cut. Qiao Xuan waved the razor in front of the
mans eyes, like a weapon in front of the hostage.

Hey, Im warning you, dont do it! The man was really afraid of Qiao
Xuans weapon. He was much bigger than her, he should be able to
resist.

Trust me, Ill not freeze. Ill do it slowly. Okay, sit down. Qiao Xuan
pulled the man down to sit on the toilet. She applied some shaving cream
onto the mans face. Jobs arent that easy to come by, and the
competition is intense. If you want to keep your job, you should spend a
little attention on appearances. Its the same for electricians. If youre
good and can maintain your appearance, isnt that having a competitive
advantage above others?

Qiao Xuan was careful to shave him, while giving him advice.

In her heart, Qiao Xuan couldnt help but sigh a little.

Alas, she really is her Dads child. Shed always believed her Dad was too
nosy, but it seems she has also inherited that part of his personality.

Hey, you The man stared at the razor in her hands, afraid to move.

Rest assured, my skill is very good.

After a while, the man was clean shaven. She took a towel and dipped it
in water, wiping the remaining shaving cream off his face. He turned
around to inspect her masterpiece in the mirror.

You see, its really good right? Qiao Xuan looked at the man, suddenly
thinking he is really handsome.

Can I go back now? He lifted his brows at Qiao Xuan from the mirror.

Usually, if a lower level staff dared to offend him, he should be furious and
punish her, but strangely enough, he was not angry. He even thought this
woman was quite interesting

Oh yes, if you delay too long, then youll get scolded by the electrician.
Qiao Xuan quickly lets him go.

Rest assured, hes repairing the gyms steam room right now, and
doesnt have the time to scold me. The electrician wouldnt dare to him.

Huh? You didnt come back here to help him look for tools?

No, the shower head is leaking, and the electrician is not available right
now, so Im going to repair it yourself. Although hes a superior, but that
doesnt mean he shouldnt share in the work load.

By yourself? Are you sure? Qiao Xuan followed him worriedly.

You doubt me?

The man suddenly stopped and turned back making Qiao Xuan collide into
his chest.

Not really. Qiao Xuan rubbed her red nose.

Really? The man crossed his arms in front of his chest, amused.

Qiao Xuans red nose almost had him laughing, but he still managed to
keep a poker face.

Todays your first day of work, and the pressure must be overwhelming.
Ill go with you to have a look, maybe I can be of help. She also has
some experience, so she can be useful.

You know how to repair shower heads? Usually women wouldnt know
about these things?

However, if she was willing to help, he wouldnt have to phone the

electrician for instructions. Hes never actually fixed a shower head
before.
Well, because my Dad does a lot of the repairs at home, sometimes Id
help him out. If the problem isnt too complicated, then I can handle the
situation Okay, dont dawdle, were wasting time. Qiao Xuan picked
up a few more tools, then led him to the staff elevator.

Hey, you Looking at her attitude, is she treating him like her sidekick
now?

Qiao Xuan followed the man to Room 806. At the door, the man pulled a
room key from his pocket and opened the door not even bothering to
knock, and walked right in.

The guests arent in? Qiao Xuan uneasily followed him inside.

Er Not at the moment. The man hesitated, because he was the guest
in question.

He walked into the bathroom with the tools, leaving Qiao Xuan to follow
from behind.

This is the shower head youre going to fix? Let me see ah. The man
moved aside for her inspection.

Too bad Qiao Xuan didnt have her Dads expertise. First, she detached
the shower head, and then opened it to inspect the inside contents.

So do you know what the problem is?

The problem should be the water hole spray. There is uneven water
distribution, as long as thats changed, itll be like new again. It seems
the problem is not serious, so she should be able to solve it.

Oh? The man was impressed with her speech.

Do you know where the replacement parts are? This was imported from
Europe, so the parts are generally more difficult to obtain. But this a five
star hotel so they should have some in their inventory.

Ill ask the electrician. The man picked up the phone to make a call.

Its alright, lets not disturb him while hes doing repairs. Itll be hard for
him to answer calls. Ill go down and get it. Qiao Xuan knows that
repairing is hard work, so she didnt want to disturb him.

She immediately went downstairs to find the replacement parts. It didnt

take long to find the supplies office.

You see, isnt that great? Qiao Xuan clapped her hands proudly,
inspecting the newly repaired shower head.
Yes. The man nodded in agreement. It appears the new employee has
some talent.

Okay, lets put back these tools. Qiao Xuan handled the toolbox like a
pro.

Do you know who is staying in this room? Qiao Xuan didnt pay any
attention to the man who was watching her curiously. She walked out of
the bathroom, taking a good look at the presidential suite.

If she wasnt a hotel staff, there was no way she could afford this room.

Hey, dont touch anything! The man saw Qiao Xuan reaching for some
papers on the desk, he immediately rushed to stop her.

Ill put it back intact after reading it. As if it was never disturbed. You
look nervous for some reason. Qiao Xuan thought the man was afraid to
share the consequences with her if they were caught, so she teased him.

Thats not the problem. We shouldnt touch the guests things. Respect
for privacy is the most important.

What you say is true, but I bet this guy doesnt know what suffering is. I
usually dont have respect for people like him.

The guy doesnt know the sufferings of the world? The man furrowed
his brows.

Yes well, take a look at this Qiao Xuan picked up a pen on the desk.
Did you know? The cost of this pen is enough to support a family for
three months. If this guy knew anything about suffering, would he waste
this kind of money?

Perhaps because of her Dads influence, Qiao Xuan always felt that having
a little less doesnt matter. The most important thing was to donate
money to help people in need of help. She never understood why the rich
liked wasting money on useless things, instead of putting it to good use.

I dont know what to say. Maybe it was a gift to him. The man
defended.

Oh, thats right. This just proves that all rich people are the same. They
have so much money, I wonder if they even have a conscience?

No, no conscience? This is getting more and more excessive.

But you cant say this in front of them. They dont like to be criticized. If
you have the opportunity to meet those rich people, be cautious. They
were of the same working class, so Qiao Xuan felt a since of loyalty to give
him this piece of advice.

But the man didnt appreciate her advice, having silently listened to her
harsh criticisms. This time, he was going to reprimanded her.

You listen to me he had just opened the mouth, when Qiao Xuans
phone interrupted.

Hello? Qiao Xuan didnt pay attention to the man anymore.

Yu Qiao Xuan? Im the kitchen chief. I have some free time now and can
show you around. Where are you? Chief Xu Bai Ren went to the staff
lounge, but found it empty.

Ah, sorry, sorry. Im coming now! Oops, she had been wandering
around for so long, she forgot she was supposed to wait downstairs.

Hey, where are you going? This woman rushed off, not letting others
finish.

The kitchen chief is looking for me, I have to go. You should clean up in
here. After Qiao Xuan ran two paces, she suddenly turned back, Oh yes,
remember for tomorrow make yourself presentable. Dont dress like a
bum, youre dirty enough.

Finished with what she had to say, she swiftly ran out.

The man in the room was left in a rage.

What did she call him? A bum?

 CHAPTER 2

Under the leadership of Xu Bai Ren, Qiao Xuan and the rest of the kitchen
staff were able to prepare for the wedding feast at noon.

It was a busy day, but the wedding feast finally ended. Both sets of
parents were very satisfied, and the guests had a great time.

Dealing with such a big event on the first day of work really gave Qiao
Xuan a shock and it also taught her a lesson.

Okay? Please eat, the general manager will come speak to us soon.
After the wedding, we finally got a chance to eat. Qiao Xuan had only sat
down and ate half of her meal when Xu Bai Ren motioned for her to come
over.

The general manager? He came over? Hearing these three words Qiao
Xuans eyes lit up.

This must be the general manager that Dad has tried many times to curry
favor with, right?

Of course, the general manager just came back from abroad. He will be
working at the Taipei headquarters. When the general manager visits a
branch, he likes to speak to all the staff. Today is no exception, so
remember to be here before four. The general manager doesnt like
tardiness.

Yes, Ill remember. Qiao Xuan ate quickly, thinking about Xu Bai Rens
words.

The employees began to gather, and no one wanted to be late. It seems

that the presence of the general manager is quite a big deal. She
wonders if he is bald or a fat old man?

Qiao Xuan hastily entered the kitchen where dozens of employees have
begun the queue. She was just a rookie, and according to the position,
only ranked in the last row of the team.

Really, its going to be hard to see the general manager. The petite
woman next to Qiao Xuan tried hard to stand on tiptoes, but still was not
able to see through the masses of dark heads to the front.

Not long after, Qiao Xuan heard a burst of applause in front. She deduced
that the general manager has appeared.
My colleagues, hello! Im the general manager of Fu Hua. My name is Ji
Yu Heng. From now on, I will be working at the Taipei headquarters.

The crowd was blocking the line of sight, so she could only hear his voice.
The female staff looked pleased showing a high degree of interest, and
began whispering to one another about the general manager.

Hmm The voice sounded young, so he shouldnt be old. But why does
it sound a bit familiar?

After Yu Heng introduced himself, he got to the point. He first reiterated

the hotel business philosophy, and then shared the companys goals for
the next several years.

Every employee in our hotel is a very important element. I hope that we

can work harder, and keep the momentum of progress at Fu Hua.

After his speech, he paused for a while before continuing, And in order for
Fu Hua to maintain that momentum, it has to do a lot with our staff. Here,
Id like to give praise to one of our staff personally Where is Yu Qiao
Xuan? Yu Heng suddenly called out a strange name, so the staff looked
around confused.

Yu Qiao Xuan? Who is that ah? The staff tried to place the name with a
face, but Qiao Xuan was unaware what was happening.

Hey, the general manager is calling you! The only one that knows Qiao
Xuan, Xu Bai Ren jolted her.

What? Me? Her first day on the job, and the general manager Was
she that famous already? But the general manager has never seen her.
How does he know about her?

While Qiao Xuan was busy thinking of a reason, Yu Heng has spotted her
among the staff.

In order to make way for Yu Heng, the staff parted like the Red Sea. Yu
Heng made his way slowly until he was standing directly in front of Qiao
Xuan.

Along with the confusion and curiosity of the staff, there was also growing
envy and jealousy in their eyes as they focused on Qiao Xuan.

Uh As a rookie, to suddenly become the focus of attention was really

overwhelming.

Looking at the handsome man in front of her, she could understand why
her female colleagues were so excited about him.
Hi Miss Yu. Yu Heng revealed a harmless smile.

Hello general manager. The power of the charming smile almost made
her dizzy.

Thank you very much just now. Yu Heng bowed slightly to her.

Just now? Qiao Xuan frowned in confusion.

She was starting to put the pieces together. The present general manager
and the apprentice she met this morning

You, you, you Qiao Xuan pointed at him in surprise.

My colleagues, I would like to commend Miss Yu. This morning my

shower head broke and it was Miss Yu who fixed it for me. She is really an
enthusiastic employee. Although she is a kitchen assistant, but she is
willing to go above and beyond her job description to help. Our hotel
needs more employees like herself. Please give Miss Yu an applause.

Although Qiao Xuan has scored more than envy points with the staff, since
the general manager has given her praise, they reluctantly clapped.

Oh, thank you. Thank you, general manager. Qiao Xuan embarrassedly
smiled twice.

Although the situation was a little embarrassing, but at present it didnt

seem like a bad thing.

Yu Heng suddenly changed the subject. But Id like to remind Miss Yu

about one thing. Enthusiasm is good, but one needs to remember about
propriety. Lets say, I got up in a hurry this morning and didnt have time
to change. I rushed down to find some tools and ran into Miss Yu. Upon
seeing me, she thought I was a bum and advised me to take better care of
my appearance. Yu Heng last words provoked a laugh from the staff.

I Qiao Xuan didnt think hed suddenly stab her in the back. She was
completely caught off guard and blushed red. Even if she wanted to
retort, he was the general manager after all.

Miss Yu, our guests might be rich, but when they wake up they will also
have a slovenly appearance. You cant dispute that point, right?

Ha ha ha Yu Hengs ridicule made the staff laugh even harder.

You Qiao Xuan discovered behind the seemingly harmless smile, was
in fact, a hidden evil.
This man was too hateful! Intentionally using this method to avenge her
in the guise of a praise. She even lost her morning to help him!

Okay everyone, lets not do this to Miss Yu on her first day. Of course, I
know she did that unintentionally, but remember we work in the service
industry. Everyone should be cautious, and use Miss Yu as an example to
learn. In the future, lets treat our guests with more care.

Having gained the upper hand, Yu Heng was still not satisfied and got in a
last cheap-shot.

The meeting coming to an end, and everyone prepared to get back to

work. But before taking his leave, Ju Heng leaned into her ear so she
could only hear.

Yes, youre absolutely right. We dont understand the hardships of the

world, were really hateful. Yu Heng smiled at Qiao Xuan, but he no
longer hid the malicious intent.

You Qiao Xuan was so fuming at this reverse situation, but she really
couldnt retaliate.

Yu Heng looked triumphantly at her, and Qiao Xuan confirmed one thing.

It seems her Dad was right, the general manager of Fu Hua really is a
psychotic profiteer!

Damn, its going to be a problem convincing him to buy the B & B now
that they are considered enemies. Shes decided to tell her Dad she was
willing to work together to take down this enemy.

Ji Yu Heng? Shell remember this. Just wait and see how Ill deal with you!

Although she has made up her mind, she didnt dare to act alone while in
the enemy camp.

In front of everyone, Yu Jeng has targeted her, so all the staff instantly
recognized her. It would be impossible for her to carry out her plans in
this state.

She would lay low at first. Familiarize herself with the environment, and
slowly gather intelligence.

The general manager usually stays at the headquarters right? He

wouldnt bother too much with the day to day operations of the
restaurant.

Qiao Xuan has been with Fu Hua for almost a month now. Using her
naturally cheerful character, she has integrated well with hotel staff,
especially kitchen chief Xu Bai Ren. Shes become best friends with the
restaurant staff establishing an intelligence pool.

This is hard to say. Although the hotel has a corporate headquarter, but
the general manager is special. Hes meticulous and doesnt like to waste
his time listening to presentations at the office all day. He usually focuses
his attention on the individual hotels. For example, if performance needs
improvement, or a new project is to be implemented, he will work
together with you directly. This is in order to obtain first-hand data of
hotel operations.

So serious ah. Qiao Xuan frowned, rubbing her chin. Why is he so

particular? Has all our general managers always been like this?

No, he is the only one. Our previous general manager was his uncle, but
I heard that theres currently a power struggle within the family, and he
was ousted out. I dont know the particular details so its inconvenient to
say. Xu Bai Ren shrugged. He usually didnt like gossip and could care
less about the general manager.

Oh. Despair was written all over her face.

This was her second or third week working in the kitchen. There were
very few opportunities to run into Ji Yu Heng. From her colleagues, she
wasnt able to get any useful information either. The differences in their
positions were too large, and their work duties were too different. It was
not easy to manufacture an encounter. It seems the task was too difficult
to continue.

Why? Have you become infatuated with the general manager like the
other female staff and want to take the initiative to pursue him? Xu Bai
Ren teased.

Since the meeting that day, all the female staff began to dream and have
delusions of idol drama plots happening to them.

Me? For Gods sake. Qiao Xuan snorted with disdain.

When it comes to the general manager, he is indeed strange. Xu Bai

Ren remembered something.

Really? What is it? Her curiosity stirred.

In the past couple of weeks, he told me not to throw away any unused
ingredients or produce. If there were leftover ingredients or produce from
the guest rooms, then I should store them until he comes to collect them
every Sunday.
Ingredients? Produce? Qiao Xuan mused. It was completely
unexpected.

Yes. Xu Bai Ren nodded.

What does he want the ingredients and produce for? Qiao Xuan doesnt
understand.

I dont know, but every Sunday morning, he will come to collect the
them. After that, I dont know. Xu Bai Ren shrugged.

I see. Qiao Xuan was pondering over this new discovery.

These days for fear of being discovered, she hasnt taken much action. If
she wanted things to progress, then shed have to be proactive.

So when this Sunday came, Qiao Xuan set out to track him.

Early in the morning, she sat in a taxi across from the hotel waiting for Yu
Heng to arrive. In order not to be recognized by her colleagues, she used
a hat and mask to disguise herself.

Miss, wont you suffer a heatstroke in that? The taxi driver watched her
through the rearview mirror. She was bundled in a large overcoat.

No, I usually go out wearing this. You dont have to worry about Ah
yes, Mr. Driver, could I trouble you to turn on the air conditioner please?
Thank you.

Qiao Xuan turned her attention back to the staff entrance of the hotel.

After waiting for an hour, Ji Yu Hengs white SUV finally appeared.

Hes here! Spotting the target, Qiao Xuan was both excited and
nervous.

Ji Yu Heng parked beside the staff entrance. Xu Bai Ren came out and
loaded his car with baskets and baskets of food. Afterwards, he got in his
car ready to move to the next location.

Mr. Driver, that white SUV in front, quickly follow him. Qiao Xuan
hurried the driver.

Sure, sit tight ah! The taxi driver changed lanes, and followed Ji Yu
Hengs car.

Forty minutes later, Ji Yu Heng stopped his car.

Weve arrived, is this it? The taxi driver stopped and turned to ask Qiao
Xuan.

Qiao Xuan looked at where Ji Yu Heng parked his car in front of an

orphanage. It made her even more confused than ever.

Uh, I think so. Anyway, shes followed him all this way, might as well
see this to the end. How much is my fare?

Two thousand eight hundred TWD.

Two Wait, how much?! Two thousand eight hundred TWD! Qiao Xuan
looked in her wallet, alarmed.

Yes Miss. I accompanied you for over an hour. I have also given you a
discount.

Oh, okay. Although her heart was bleeding, but Qiao Xuan still pulled
three crisp one thousand TWD and handed over the bills.

Looking at what she had left, is she going to have enough to get home?

Qiao Xuan got out of the car a distance of fifty meters from the
orphanage. She saw a child and woman come out to help Ji Yu Heng with
the baskets. She waited until they disappeared into the orphanage before
approaching surreptitiously herself.

Whats he doing with so much food for the orphanage? Qiao Xuans
heart is full of doubt.

The architecture of the orphanage was that of a small school. The entire
peripheral was surrounded by iron gates, so Qiao Xuan can easily watch
from the outside.

She walked along the gates, stopping halfway. She saw Ji Yu Heng behind
the orphanage kitchen, while the woman helped him put lunch together.

The orphanage kitchen was not part of the building, but stood separately
behind the building near the gates. Therefore, from where Qiao Xuan was
standing she could clearly hear their conversation.

Afraid of being discovered, Qiao Xuan hid behind a pillar.

Thank you, Yu Heng. Every week you bring us too much. The woman
said.

Dont think anything of it, Dean. You insisted I dont spend any money,
but these came from the restaurants. They are leftover ingredients, so
theres plenty more. Yu Heng smiled back at her.
Qiao Xuan listened to their conversation, while trying to resolve the
present situation.

Isnt he one of those rich people that didnt know the hardships of the
world? Why is he doing something so inconsistent with his image?

Even to trouble Xu Bai Ren for ingredients, and driving here himself to
cook the food. Why is he so good to the orphanage? What is his
relationship with the Dean? Or maybe he has a personal connection to
the orphanage?

Didhe grow up in the orphanage?

Qiao Xuan covered her mouth from gasping out loud in surprise.

My God, perhaps this really is the case. Didnt a similar story air on TV
once? Wow, if this is true, its big gossip!

Phone, phone, phone Qiao Xuan retrieved her phone from her bag.

Even if it turned out to be false, itll still be of good use.

Qiao Xuan thought she embodied the image of a paparazzi, hiding in a

bush taking candid photos of Ji Yu Heng.

At this time, Ji Yu Heng was sorting through the fruits and vegetables.
Because they were not fresh, he had to sort them one by one.

Letting the children eat rotten food? Hey, she could use that as a news
headline, its quite good ah. Although he had sorted out the freshest
ones, but she took pictures of him dealing with the rotten ones too. If she
were to accuse him of feeding children rotten food, he would have no
evidence to refute!

It seems that the news medias approach to using a picture is worth a

thousand words is really very useful.

Ha ha ha Qiao Xuan happily took more photos. Todays trip was really
worth it!

Qiao Xuan didnt leave immediately afterwards. She wanted to continue

to observe in order to discover more.

Ji Yu Heng proceeded to cook lunch according to the Deans instructions,

but he was not good at cooking. The orphanage seemed to be short on
staff today so the Dean had to stay in the room to take care of children.
Therefore, he was left alone to his own devises.

From her hiding spot watching him cook, she suddenly felt strange.
She felt the Ji Yu Heng before her and the general manager Ji Yu Heng
were not the same person.

The usual general manager Ji Yu Heng was perfect in everything he did.

He would never make mistakes, or hesitate on a decision. From his
expression you couldnt guess what he was thinking. Most of the time, he
had a poker face. Even an occasional smile was plain and demure.

Qiao Xuan impression of Ji Yu Heng was that of a human robot.

But now he is quite different.

She watched him cooking awkwardly. Although he made a lot of mistakes,

but he was careful to do every step. When he completed a step, he would
smile. The smile was not his usual businesslike perfunctory smile, but a
smile that emanated from within full of happiness and contentment.

Qiao Xuan suddenly felt the Ji Yu Heng in front of her was So cute.

If she hadnt seen with her own eyes, she wouldve never known how cute
he was, right?

Qiao Xuan didnt realize she was changing. From being on alert, careful,
and nervous, to slowly becoming soft. She even forgot she was hiding
here to get dirt on Ji Yu Heng, rather than blindly admiring his cooking.

Too much salt is no good for the children Uh, the fish is not steamed.
How do you cover this with the lid Qiao Xuan looked more fascinated,
even worrying about Ji Yu Hengs cooking.

Yu Heng, can you come and help me? Suddenly, the Dean called to him.

Alright, coming. Yu Heng set the spoon down, ready to go inside.

Oh no, the gas Qiao Xuan nervously stood up. Sure enough, the
mung bean soup from the pot overflowed. General manager, the pot!

Qiao Xuan shouted in alarm, exposing herself.

You? Yu Heng looked back at Qiao Xuan, then turned to switch off the
gas. What are you doing here?

The Damn, she shouldnt have taken of the mask and hat.

Qiao Xuan slipped across the iron gates. Under Ji Yu Hengs scrutiny, she
shivered.

The lovable Ji Yu Heng was gone. Before her was the stern and cold
general manager.
Oh I was just Uh Why does her mind go suddenly blank now?
Think ah, think of something

Is something wrong? Yu Heng? The Dean came in to investigate the

unusual sound, and discovered Qiao Xuan. Huh? Is this girl your friend?

Hello, I work for the general manager at the hotel. I was just pass by
here, and didnt expect to meet the general manager, so I stopped to
greet him. Oh, I see youre short on hands? It just so happens I can cook.
I can help you. Qiao Xuan implored the Dean like a drowning man caught
on a piece of driftwood, focusing on her immediately.

Well, thats good! I was worried about leaving Yu Heng in here by

himself. Yu Heng, leave the kitchen to the Miss. You come help me teach
the children how to do their homework. Okay?

I Yeah sure, no problem. Yu Heng gave the Dean a faight smile, then
turned to stare at Qiao Xuan.

This woman thought to use the Dean as a shield? Never mind, therell be
chances to question her later.

If its no trouble Miss, then come to the front and Ill open the door for
you.

Well, thank you. Qiao Xuan felt temporarily relieved.

Fortunately, the Dean came in time. Otherwise, she wouldnt know what
to do.

She should take this time to think of countermeasures. Ji Yu Heng is not

so simple to deal with.
 CHAPTER 3

When Qiao Xuan, the real chef took over, a hearty and delicious lunch was
almost complete.

Wow, looking good. The children immediately gathered.

The cooking is more delicious than Brother Yu Hengs. Brother Yu Heng

always burnt the fried fish. One of the little girls took a shot at his
expense.

Ha ha ha, really? Despite knowing it was rude to laugh at her boss, but
Qiao Xuan couldnt help herself.

In the hotel, he was her boss and she ought to show him respect. Its not
so on the outside. The two of them werent close anyway, so there was no
need to pretend.

What are you laughing at? Your cooking is also difficult to swallow.
Another boy defended Yu Heng.

The boys parents were drug traffickers and users. They both died in
prison, and he was sent to the orphanage not long ago. The trauma still
affects him deeply.

He had the aura of danger around him and was the biggest troublemaker
at the orphanage.

Xiao Yi, you cant say that to the Big Sister. Be nice. The Dean saw the
situation and came forward to mediate, softly reprimanding him.

Why not? This is disgusting, I dont want to eat! He said, ready to

splash the soup on Qiao Xuan.

Be careful! Yu Heng also saw the situation and rushed to protect Qiao
Xuan.

But when Xiao Yi touched the pot, he quickly withdrew his hands. The pot
was scalding hot.

Ah! It hurts! Xiao Yi screamed in pain. Qiao Xuan caught his hand in
hers.

Is it painful? Seeing the pained expression on his face she said, So you
should know it hurts when you bully people, right?
Xiao Yi didnt expect the Big Sisters move, so he dare not disturb the Big
Sister anymore.

Ive learned self-defense before. Do you know why? Because when my

Mom passed away early, some children would bully me for not having a
Mom. So I asked my Dad to let me take self-defense classes, because I
know if you dont want to be bullied, then you have to become strong.
However, bullying the weaker is not honorable. Knowing how to protect
oneself as well as others is the real strength. Okay?

Hmm. Xiao Yi angrily turned away.

Although the Big Sisters words touched him, he still stubbornly refused to
make peace.

Come on, I cooked so hard. Youre really not going to eat? I work as a
chef in the hotel. You havent even tried it, but said its disgusting. That
makes me sad. Qiao Xuan saw him softening, so she took advantage to
push him a little.

Xiao Yi was still silent, but he turned around and went to get a plate.

Thank you, Miss Yu. Seeing a conflict resolved, the Dean quickly
apologized to Qiao Xuan.

Its alright Dean. Because I myself have experienced the loss of a parent,
so I can understand his feelings. In fact, theyre not bad, they just need
more love.

Yes, youre right Oh, youve been busy since noon. Eat first and well
chat again.

Ah, okay. Qiao Xuan didnt immediately follow the Dean, but
deliberately slowed down waiting for Ji Yu Heng to follow. Hey, just
Thank you.

Although her first instinct was to protect herself, but in the corner of her
eye, she saw him rush over.

What for? Anyway, you were Wonder Woman, so strong. There was no
need for me. Although he was still distant, Ji Yu Hengs tone significantly
changed toward her, no longer sharp like before.

Oh, is this you being nice? What Wonder Woman? Qiao Xuan teased
him.

I was giving you a compliment. What you said was good: if you dont
want to be bullied, then you have to become strong. I think this sentence
is very good.
Yu Hengs attitude became serious, looking at her anew.

When he heard what she said, his heart was really affected because he
felt the same way.

Its rare to hear you say something so profound. Im reluctantly giving

you praise. Qiao Xuan was not aware of the change in Ji Yu Heng, but
atmosphere between them has become more relaxed.

Qiao Xuan stayed and also helped the children do their homework. They
didnt leave until it was evening.

You dont want to stay for dinner? The Dean tried to retain the two.

Im sorry, I cant. I have to work tomorrow, so I need to get back early.

Qiao Xuan was the first to decline the Dean.

For Ji Yu Heng it may not be a problem. After all, he is the general

manager. But she is a poor kitchen assistant, and had to get up before six
in the morning for work.

Well, remember to drive carefully. The Dean cautioned.

I will, I will. Yu Heng replied.

After leaving the orphanage, Qiao Xuan and Yu Heng walked silently down
the residential area. It was evening and the streetlights were all lit,
making the atmosphere between them a little awkward.

This Im taking the bus. Qiao Xuan suddenly remembered what he

asked her at noon. She hadnt given him a satisfactory answer, so she
was anxious to get away.

Wait. Yu Heng grabbed her by the collar, not letting her off so easily.

Ah! Knowing she couldnt escape, Qiao Xuan gave up any resistance.

You havent answered me. Why did you come here? Now that there
was no one around, he was free to interrogate her.

just happened to pass by here. She raked her useless brain for
something clever to say, but in the end couldnt come up with any good
excuse.

Just? You really just ah. Even a three year old wouldnt believe her
words. Did she think he would?
What about you? Why are you getting food from the restaurant to feed
the orphanage? This is not what a profiteer does. Were you once an
orphan at the orphanage? She had no choice but to counterattack.

Nonsense! I have a name and a surname, and my parents names are

clearly written on my identification records. I beg you, dont make false
accusations! Yu Heng was affronted by Qiao Xuans fallacy.

Oh well, then why do you do this? Seeing him more disturbed, she
continued to attack.

I take the food to the orphanage because Wait a minute, am I the one
on trial here? Why am I answering your questions? Yu Heng rubbed his
face, trying to calm down.

Damn, hes always been very calm. Why is he letting her get to him like
this?

Oh. Its rare to see him like this. Qiao Xuan couldnt help but laugh.

What are you laughing at? I warn you, youd better not tell anyone about
today. Otherwise Ill make you regret it, hear? Yu Heng didnt know why
he could be so easily led by the nose by her, but he decided not to
continue in order to avoid further disadvantage.

Well Ill consider it. This was a rare opportunity to tease him, so she
was going to relish it.

Yu Qiao Xuan! This woman best not think he was joking.

Well, to speak or not to speak. Do you think I care? Maybe because he

was getting really angry, so Qiao Xuan didnt continue to fan the flames.

But now that hes making such a fuss, did he really care?

It seems Ji Yu Heng was not without weaknesses. Hey, this trip was really
worth tracking.

But then again, he did try to help when Xiao Yi tried to attack her. And
now shes even promised to help him keep his secret. Although she was
there to spy on him, she did just give him a promise, and she cant go
back on that.

Anyway, she would continue to look for his other weaknesses in the days
to come.

She considered today a success. However due to her poor skills as a spy,
she was easily caught. She doesnt want to make the same mistake
twice.
There was no guarantee that he will let her go next time. He mustnt find
out her real purpose working for Fu Hua. The loss would outweigh the
gain.

Ah If you dont track him, how else will you get close to him? Qiao
Xuan pondered.

The recent debt period was very tight. In order to pay the monthly debt,
her Dad had to use almost all the monthly income from the B & B. Qiao
Xuan also had to live frugally so she could send money to her Dad to
share the burden. Now she will have her meal at work before heading
home to save money on food.

She also knew that her Dad was giving Uncle Yis wife and children money
used for the debt to help them out. The pressure of the debt was huge,
but she couldnt really be angry with her Dad.

Like her Mom, she loves her Dad very much. Her Dad has always been
the giving type, which is why she was proud of him.

Wow, there are still prawns. Sometimes there will be leftovers from the
buffet, and the staff are free to help themselves.

Today, Qiao Xuan was working the evening shift. She suddenly felt
hungry, so she used the remaining ingredients in the kitchen to cook a
bowl of her Dads gnocchi to eat.

During the evening to night shift, the staff are relatively small. There
wasnt much to do either, so they usually hung out in the staff lounge.
The only person in the kitchen at the moment was Qiao Xuan.

Qiao Xuan put the gnocchi into a bowl, moved a chair over, and sat
directly in front of the work bench.

What a delicious aroma. The smell tantalizing her hunger.

But before she could even eat a few mouthfuls, a man suddenly walked
into the kitchen disturbing her meal.

General Manager. She hadnt expected to see Ji Yu Heng.

The smell So familiar Yes, it was the same as from when he was a
child.
How is it? Is it good? Her Dads gnocchi were to best, but she was
confident in her skills.

Yes. Yu Heng picked a piece with the chopsticks. You said this is your
Dads recipe?

Yes, he often made it for me. It was her Dads specialty, and her
favorite.

The What does your family do? Yu Heng asked tentatively.

Oh, our home is open to people Qiao Xuan started, then stopped
herself. Uh I mean, we run a snack bar from our home in the country.
Qiao Xuan thought it was a close call.

A snack bar? Yu Heng frowned.

This sounded wrong, but maybe there were two different cooks with
similar tastes?

Whats wrong? Qiao Xuan carefully observed Ji Yu Hengs expression.

Oh nothing, its just A long time ago, I ate a similar tasting gnocchi and
thought

He remembered fondly that the bowl of gnocchi gave him the feeling of
warmth. Qiao Xuan breathed a huge sigh of relief.

This kind of gnocchi could be found all over Taiwan, throughout the night
markets. Sometimes it was hard to tell the differences. Her fears were
groundless.

It seems that I was thinking too much.

Hmm. Determined to keep him from probing further, Qiao Xuan urged
him to eat up.

Although her answer was different from what he expected, but her
gnocchi invoked a very important memory from his childhood. It also
soothed him from his confused emotions.

Every time he swallowed mouthful it invoked more memories, and it also

triggered his curiosities about Qiao Xuan.

You are working the night shift today? Yu Heng was puzzled because
the restaurant usually didnt have female staff work the night shift.

No, today I worked the evening shift but Im having a meal before going
home.
Why? After work, arent you anxious to go home and rest? Why stay so
late at the restaurant? And you are a woman. Is your family not worried
about you coming home so late?

No, I rent a house in Taipei. My Dad and I dont live together. I worry
about him, more than he worries about me.

Worry about him? Is there something wrong with your Dad? Yu Heng
was concerned.

Qiao Xuan hesitated.

It should be okay to tell him about her family problems, right? Anyway, he
doesnt know that they want to force him to buy the B & B. But because
of the debt, shes been having a really hard time, and having someone to
talk to, would be nice.

In order to help out a neighbor, my Dad co-signed a loan in the amount

of ten million TWD. That neighbor has now run off, saddling my Dad with
the loan. Im trying to help him pay of the debt, so Im reluctant to spend
money. To save as much money as possible, Im eating here so I wont
have to spend money on food at home.

Since shes already telling him, what difference does it make if he knows
everything? Hes not going to fire her for eating too much from the
restaurant, right?

Ten million TWD? For a family snack bar, isnt this an astronomical
number?

Yes, ten million TWD. Qiao Xuan helplessly sighed. Talking about it
made her mood heavy.

Yu Heng didnt expect her to have such a huge burden. On the surface,
she appears so optimistic. If she hadnt said anything, he wouldve
thought she was a carefree person. But in fact, she is carrying a load on
her shoulders.

He wanted to comfort her, but their relationship was not on friendly terms.
Suddenly showing her kindness seems a bit strange.

Dont worry, your resilience is strong like a cockroach. Youll think of a

solution. In the end, Yu Heng chose this way to express his concern, in a
sarcastic way.

Sheesh. Qiao Xuan wanted to give him a good punch.

This person really cant say anything nice.

But it was hard to find someone to talk to. Afterwards, her mood was a
little lighter.

Although he couldnt openly express his concern, but hed still like to help
her in some way. He ate the gnocchi, while silently thinking. After a
moment, he thought of a way.

What is your usual work schedule?

Mornings and evening shifts, why? He was the General Manager. Why
concern himself with a kitchen assistants schedule?

During your shifts, if Im at the restaurant, youll be responsible for

preparing my meals.

What? Qiao Xuan thought she was hearing things.

Why, you dont want to? Yu Heng looked at her seriously.

No, its not that, but Why do you suddenly want me to cook for you?

Qiao Xuans surprise is not without reason. Although, he occasionally

called for meals from the kitchen, but it was always prepared by the chef,
never the assistant.

Today he at her gnocchi probably because the chef was out. He was just
making due. She didnt think hed end up making her prepare his meals
from now on.

Surprised I want to eat your cooking? Didnt you boast that your cooking
skills were very good? Wheres your confidence?

But Im not a chef

Not a chef? Is it only a chef that can prepare a tasty meal? This bowl of
gnocchi you prepared today, I feel is very delicious. Yu Heng was telling
the truth. He is also praising her seriously.

Well Their meals were usually praised by the hotel guests. To be

honest, Qiao Xuan really felt a lot of pride, she uncontrollably smiled at
the thought.

So, your answer? Seeing her look of happiness and pride, Yu Heng
couldnt help but smile.

Well, although itll increase my workload, but since youre sincere. Leave
your meals to me! Qiao Xuan accepted gracefully.
I wont increase your workload for nothing. Ill pay you five thousand
TWD a month. Yu Heng decided.

Huh? General Manager, I was joking. You dont need to do that. She
didnt expect Ji Yu Heng would say such a thing. Qiao Xuan wrung her
hands nervously.

Just to prepare him a meal, hes giving me five thousand TWD a month?
So much money, how can she accept?

Dont refuse, youre taking on extra workload. Of course, I have to pay

you more. Although I dont know the sufferings of the world, but not to
the extent of exploiting employees. What do you say? Yu Heng tries to
be playful for her sake.

You Qiao Xuan was close to exploding.

This man is always going form hot to cold every three seconds. What she
said was so long ago, shes already forgotten, but how can he still bring it
up to tease her?

Okay, youve got yourself a deal. Ill prepare your meals and you pay me
money.

She generously accepted the five thousand TWD. So long as it gets her
closer to being debt free, shes happy!

Yu Heng certainly didnt miss the sense of relief in her smile.

Oh yes, and another thing. Dont prepare my meals with the kitchen
ingredients. I want you to buy better quality ingredients than the
kitchens supply. After each month, show me the receipts and Ill
compensate you. Try to buy things like lobster or steak to prepare. If I
dont finish, you can help me eat the rest.

Looking at her small frame, if she doesnt have nutritious meals, how is
she going to have enough strength to pay off her familys debt?

Oh. Although she doesnt understand why he wants her to prepare

these, but shes already promised.

When youve prepared my meal, just send it up directly. If Im out, Ill tell
you in advance, so you wont have to prepare anything, okay?

No problem Why? Wait, you just said to directly bring it up to you

personally?

Yes, is that not convenient for you? If not, I can ask other people
No, its very convenient, convenient. I can send it up, no problem! Qiao
Xuan tried to restrain her joy.

Whadaya know? It must be her lucky day!

Ji Yu Heng office! She can take this opportunity to survey his room, maybe
there will be more gains.

Great, this is a really great day for her.

This time she has to take full advantage!

 CHAPTER 4

Qiao Xuan has prepared several meals for him already, but why does she
feel like shes the only one eating?

She followed his instructions for preparing his meals, but there are always
leftovers which he tells her to finish. All that money spent on the
ingredients and her salary, she thinks this is a waste of his money if hes
not going to eat it.

Although she is happy to enjoy delicious food every day, she feels like a
freeloader.

That evening, Ji Yu Heng wanted abalone porridge for supper.

She vowed to get him to eat today, and wouldnt help him.

At his door, Qiao Xuan found his door unlocked.

Huh? How did this happen? Qiao Xuan hesitantly pushed open the
door, and saw a note on the wall.

I am afraid I cant help you because Im taking a shower, so I left the door
open for you.

Really, even if this is his hotel, isnt it still unsafe?

Qiao Xuan pushed the food cart into the room, and heard rushing water
from the bathroom.

Every time she came in he was busy looking at documents, but today he
was showering.

It was a rare opportunity to be alone in his room. Should she take a look
around? Yeah!

Qiao Xuan looked back in the direction of the bathroom determining he

wont come out for a while, so she immediately started her search.

Document Document Document! Damn, why are there so many

useless things? Is this guys life so boring? Does he do nothing but work
all day?

She needed to find some dirt on his personal life, not steal company
secrets. After all, their goal was never to harm the goodwill of Fu Hua.
They just wanted to get their hands on something to negotiate terms with.
Almost giving up, she suddenly saw a toy next to his pen. She looked at it
puzzled, never thinking to find something like this on his desk.

Isnt this a childrens toy? Why is this on his desk? Qiao Xuan didnt
understand.

This unexpected discovery temporarily waylaid her search. She turned

the toy around in her hands, and suddenly had a vague impression that
she had such a toy a long time ago.

Yes, she remembers now!

When my parents took her to the childrens festival, they bought one for
her. It was her favorite childhood toy and no matter who asked to borrow
it, she would refuse. But one day, her Dad suddenly gave her toy away to
a guests child. That day when she came home from school and
discovered her favorite toy gone, she was very angry at her Dad and
didnt speak to him for a long time.

Oh Thinking of her childhood memories, Qiao Xuan couldnt help but

laugh.

At that time, her Dad was really too much. Not only did he made her
heartbroken, but didnt even apologize. He told her it was the right thing
to do. If the small toy could make the little boy happy, why cant they
sacrifice themselves and help others?

But at that time, how was she supposed to understand? When she grew
older and finally understood, she let the incident go.

What are you doing? Yu Heng suddenly asked.

My God! Qiao Xuan was frightened. She was too immersed in her
memories and didnt hear the shower stop. No, I just saw this little thing,
and felt curious Qiao Xuan turned quickly to see Ji Yu Heng in a
bathrobe approaching her.

His strong chest appeared in front of her, so close that she could smell the
body soap he used from his shower. Qiao Xuan who has never had much
experience with the opposite sex quickly blushed red.

Dont touch my things. Yu Heng took the toy from her hands.

The last time she came to help him repair the shower, not only did she go
through his briefcase, touched his pen, touched most of his precious
belongings, but she also insulted him.

Sorry Qiao Xuan stammered, But why are there so many things on
your desk? And isnt this a childrens toy?
None of your business. Yu Heng looked at her coldly.

Just curious is all. Why so fierce?

Ji Yu Heng is really strange. He has a strong personality and is also a

General Manager of a hotel. Having this kind of toy is really out of the
ordinary for his type. Maybe he has a special hobby?

Well Well, why didnt she think of that? On the surface, he might be a
handsome and highly esteemed man with striking appearance. But
privately, there could be some unknown habit or addiction. If she could
discover what it is, maybe itll be a powerful bargaining chip.

General Manager, I also had this kind of toy when I was little. My Dad
would always buy me these kinds of toys when I was little.

Qiao Xuan secretly glanced at him. There was a lack of enthusiasm there,
so she changed the subject.

But after growing up my interest changed. In high school, I liked

watching anime and would often dress up in cosplay with my friends.
General Manager, do you know what cosplay is? Its where you dress up
as anime characters. Its very interesting. Have you ever done it?

In all the strange hobbies, Qiao Xuan believes that dressing up is the most
lethal. Although its hard to imagine Ji Yu Heng doing such a thing, but
she had to try. If she is right, then shes in luck!

Yu Heng looked at Qiao Xuans shining eyes. What is this woman up to?

Why are you so curious about me? Although he didnt detect any
malice, but she really provoked his playfulness.

Yu Heng slowly closed the distance between them, trapping her between
the desk and himself.

Well? What is he doing, suddenly leaning so close to her?

She unconsciously moved back, but only a few steps and she was against
the desk. Ji Yu Hengs hands trapped her on both sides, blocking anyway
of escape.

Ah, why so curious about me? Hmm? Yu Heng whispered in her ear,
provocatively.

I No, I My God, why is he so near?

Qiao Xuan had nowhere to look but straight down into his chest. She was
too nervous. How is he so good looking? And how is his voice so
magnetic? It made her ear numb and her whole body quiver.

Qiao Xuan was in mental disarray, forgetting how to even speak.

Do youwant me? Yu Heng slowly lowered himself, gradually closing in

on her lips. A little more and a little lower, more and lower General
Manager, please dont do this!

Qiao Xuan pushed him away. Although Im not a great beauty, but I also
have my principles! You are very handsome, but Im not that kind of girl!

Qiao Xuan declared her position fearlessly, but when she looked up at his
reaction, she saw him holding his stomach trembling with laughter.

Is helaughing?

Ah ha ha ha Yu Heng couldnt hold it anymore and burst out laughing.

You Were you making fun of me?

Of course, how could I resist when your reaction is so funny! Ah, ha ha

ha

After laughing, Ji Yu Heng became more impudent.

Damn, you Qiao Xuan was angry enough to want to knock him out,
but due professional ethics she backed down.

Where do you want the abalone porridge? Qiao Xuan set the porridge
down and was ready to leave.

Hey, dont be mad. Almost out of breath from laughing Yu Heng finally
noticed her displeasure. He quickly cleared his throat and apologize to
her.

Boring. Yu Heng glanced at her, but Qiao Xuan dont want to talk to
him.

Well, I am boring. Where do you want the abalone porridge? Seeing her
continue to sulk, Yu Heng put away is amusement.

Her reaction to his teasing suddenly relaxed his mood a lot. He had been
dealing with an acquisition, so his mood was quite tired. Surprisingly,
conversing with Qiao Xuan had him feeling energized again.

That is to say, it has really been a long time since hed had a good laugh.
Here. Qiao Xuan still eyed him cautiously, but helped him put the
porridge on the table.

Just a bowl? Are there any left downstairs? Yu Heng opened the lid
smelling the fragrance immediately.

No, I prepared just enough for you to eat.

Oh, then you eat this bowl because I suddenly feel

Not hungry again? As she had expected.

How did you know? Yu Heng paused.

Of course I know, because every time I prepare something for you, you
would suddenly say you arent hungry Qiao Xuan suddenly becomes
sad. Are you feeling alright? Is it my cooking? If youre not hungry now,
then when youre ready just call the kitchen and Ill reheat it for you.

To listen to others say her cooking was less than desirable, you need a lot
of courage. But in order for him to stop politely refusing, she needed to
be clear with him.

I didnt mean it. Ji Yu Heng sighed in frustration.

He didnt expect his kindness to hurt her feelings. It seems he needed to

tell her the truth.

Your cooking is really delicious, but I Well, the truth is, I asked you to
cook for me because I wanted you to earn money to pay off your family
debt. I also wanted you to have something nutritious to supplement your
energy. Yu Heng looked a little awkward after confessing.

Ah? Qiao Xuan couldnt believe this was the reason.

I could only think of this way to help you, but I didnt think itd cause you
to be troubled, sorry. Yu Heng shrugged, a little helpless.

But Why are you doing this? They were just strangers to each other.
He was her boss and she was his subordinate. Why would he help her?
Isnt it too weird?

Yu Heng scratched his head. He didnt know how to answer her, because
he wasnt exactly clear why he was helping her either.
I admire your determination. To have to carry a debt of ten million TWD
alone at such a young age and maintain a positive attitude all the while is
not easy. It makes others want to help you.

After Yu Heng reflected on his conclusion, he is dimly aware of other

reasons, but what that is, he still has no answer.

His words left Qiao Xuan speechless.

She began to have doubts about Ji Yu Heng and herself.

What kind of person is he? Why isnt he what she thought he was?

Shouldnt he be a ruthless profiteer? But why would he secretly help an

orphanage, and also go out of his way to lend her a helping hand?

So just accept my kindness and continue to prepare my meals. We can

enjoy the meals together so you wont go hungry. Yu Heng jokes, trying
to lighten the atmosphere.

Qiao Xuan firmly shook her head. No, I cant accept it. How can she
continue accepting his generosity after knowing the truth?

Sheesh. Yu Heng hadnt expected her to be so stubborn.

Im very grateful to General Manager for everything that youve done,

but I shouldnt continue with duties outside my station. Please forgive me
but I cant continue preparing your meals. Please have the kitchen chef
prepare it from now on. Todays bowl of abalone porridge, you must eat
yourself because I spent a lot of time specifically preparing it for you. Ill
come back for the bowl later. Qiao Xuan made a bow and turned to
leave.

Yu Qiao Xuan! Yu Heng suddenly grabbed her arm, but realizing his
gaffe, he quickly released her. Sorry, I Are you angry?

I am not. Qiao Xuan says softly, lowering her head.

She didnt dare look up into his eyes. Ji Yu Hengs words had touched her
deeply and she was shaken by them.

You Yu Heng suddenly didnt know what to say.

General Manager, dont think too much. Qiao Xuan raised her face and
gently smiled making her way to the door.

Hey, you Yu Heng looked defeated as the door shut.

He scratched his head in irritation as frustration began to grow slowly in a
corner of his heart.

Lack of forbearance in small matters upsets great plans. This sentence

is really quite right.

Qiao Xuan began to feel a little regret. Why was she so impulsive?

Ji Yu Heng is a rich man and money isnt an issue for him. For him,
spending the money to help her was like a drop in a bucket for him. She
couldve accepted his goodwill and paid him back later. But why did she
suddenly adamantly refused his help?

Well Qiao Xuan sat in the staff room, pondering this matter.

That night, after hearing his confession, she didnt know why she was
frustrated. She did the job that she was paid to do, but she didnt want to
be the object of his pity. So she rejected his help, also ruining her chances
to be in close contact with him.

This lead to her decline in spirit and she was often depressed. She seldom
thought about spying anymore or even creating opportunities to run into Ji
Yu Heng.

At the restaurant, she concentrated on her work instead and gave up on

her Dads battle plan. She earnestly worked to earn money to pay off the
debt

Oh! Why am I so useless? Qiao Xuan whacked the cushion.

Her dream was to open a coffee shop. Is she going to have to give it up?
Even if she worked a lifetime, it seems she still wont be able to pay off
this debt.

Qiao Xuan, your shift is about to begin. At this time, Xu Bai Ren
suddenly walked into the staff lounge.

Oh okay, Ill go change my clothes right away. Qiao Xuan immediately

replied.

Although preparing meals for Ji Yu Heng ended in failure, but she still got
some inspiration from it. If her salary wasnt enough, then shell have to
earn extra income elsewhere.

She decided to pick up extra shifts at the restaurant and hotel. Whether it
was waitressing, bartending, cleaning, or cooking, as long as people
wanted time off, she was willing to take their shift on their behalf.
Although she had no weekends off, but the extra income was worth it.
Tonight after her shift in the kitchen, she will be working in the hotel mini-
bar until two in the morning.

For fear of falling asleep, she had drank several cups of black coffee.

Fortunately, there werent many guests and only a few scattered groups of
guests tonight. Qiao Xuan was with another bar staff Lin Yi Fang, cleaning
the equipment ready to close the bar.

Miss, give me a shot of whiskey. A middle-aged man wearing a suit

suddenly ordered.

Okay, please wait a moment. Lin Yi Fang gave a warm smile, skillfully
pouring him a shot.

Lin Yi Fang is one of the more popular bar staff at the hotel. Her
professionalism for her job, coupled with her beautiful body and face, is
the main cause attracting customers attention.

After she served the drink, the middle-aged male guest while drinking,
constantly eyed at her.

Young lady, wait. What time do you get off? The middle-aged man
began to chat up Lin Yi Fang.

Our bar closes at two in the morning. After two, there is no personnel
service. Having dealt with all kinds of guests, Lin Yi Fang has learned not
to directly answer guests questions, but to give them the runaround.

How about after work, you accompany me to another place for drinks,
okay? The middle-aged man didnt get the message and continued his
pursuit.

Er Its not convenient. We also have to work tomorrow. Lin Yi Fang

usually didnt want to offend guests directly, but encountering situations
like this is a must.

Lin Yi Fang refused to let the middle-aged man get to her.

Give me another whiskey. The middle-aged man continued to smile and

eye her.

Yes, sir. Lin Yi Fang once again poured him a shot of whiskey. When she
put it front of him, he took the opportunity to touch her hand.

Hey, what are you doing?! Qiao Xuan couldnt stand to watch anymore.

Its alright Qiao Xuan, he just accidentally touched my hand. Lin Yifang
hurriedly calmed her.
Fu Hua hotel guests were important political and economic figures, to
offend them was a like a death sentence upon oneself. The middle-aged
man didnt look simple, so she could swallow a little hand touching.
Anyway, they will be closing soon, so she wont have to put up with it
soon.

Oh, you have good sense. The middle-aged man smiled and became
more arrogant.

But he Qiao Xuan had the urge to give him a good beating.

Its okay, its okay. Go wash the glasses, were about to close up. Lin Yi
Fang rushed her away.

They quickly put the bar up. It was almost two in the morning when Lin Yi
Fang took out the trash, but the garbage truck had come and gone. She
passed the middle-aged man on the way back, but didnt think he would
stretch out his hand to grope her. His hand scratched her knees, and his
dirty fingers reach out touch her private area.

Ah! Lin Yi Fang screamed loudly.

Although shes had a lot of men harass her before, but this is the first time
someone has physically put their hands on her.

Qiao Xuan cant endure what she saw anymore, so she made her way to
the middle-aged man.

What do you want? She put herself in front of Lin Yi Fang protectively.

Qiao Xuan, we have a lot of receipts to go over. Please close up.

Although Lin Yi Fang was humiliated to tears, but looking at the overall
situation, she decided to swallow it down.

Didnt you hear what she just said? Why are you so fierce? And how do
you know she didnt like it? Maybe she wanted it. Didnt you? The
middle-aged man leered at Lin Yi Fang.

You scumbag!

This is the first time shes ever encountered someone like this!

Qiao Xuan used her entire force to push the middle-aged man. The whole
person fell down from the high chair.

How dare you?! Do you know who I am? The middle-aged man angrily
pointed at Qiao Xuan from the ground. Im the Vice President of the bank
helping this hotel with its turnover. You dare to be so rude to me?!
Oh, thats funny. Even if people dont know who you are, you will still do
shameless things. Qiao Xuan literally laughed, then turned to other
passers-by and shouted, Hey everybody, heres a pervert groping a
womans ass. He says hes the Vice President of a bank. Do you know
who he is? Hes a Vice President of a bank!

Qiao Xuan attracted many on-lookers.

You The middle-aged man didnt expect Qiao Xuan to cause a scene.
He immediately demanded, Wheres your manager? Tell him to come
out.

Oh sorry, the manager has gone home to sleep. Why dont you do the
same?

Qiao Xuan was convinced no one would help him, so she planned to give
him a good beating. The guard at the gate however, saw the situation
and immediately went upstairs to inform Ji Yu Heng. Yu Heng walked in to
assess the situation.

Vice President, is there a problem? What happened? Yu Heng

recognized the middle-aged man at a glance.

Hearing Ji Yu Hengs voice, Qiao Xuan was surprised and turned to look.

This is bad! Who told him? Now she cant enjoy beating the old goat!

Mr. Ji, come and educate your employees. When she walked past me,
her buttocks touch my hand, and now shes accusing me of sexual
harassment. This other one, not only scolded me, but pushed me off the
chair. Punish these two employees today or I will withdraw my support for
Fu Hua! This Vice President is simply evil, making claims faster than
anyone else.

Yu Heng listened with a detached expression.

In fact, he has heard about the Vice Presidents past misconduct, but in
order to save face, the hotel helped him cover up the past. But this time
it involved an employee of Fu Hua, so Yu Heng was hesitant. Should he
seek justice for the employee?

Maintain a womans reputation, but lose a partnership with a bank, is it

worth it?

Well, he should examine the employee and then make a decision.

Yu Heng looked at Lin Yi Fang, Are you Lin Yi Fang? What happened just
now? Was what the Vice President said all true?
General Manager Lin Yi Fang held in her tears. Looked at the Vice
President, and then at Ji Yu Heng.

If she insists on the truth, then things will get out of hand, right? What if
the Vice President takes this all the way to court, and she had to repeat
everything about the incident again? The whole encounter made her
nauseous. Even if she told the truth, wouldnt she be ruined?

Im sorry General Manager, I accidentally ran into the Vice President

Please let it go. Lin Yi Fang succumbed to pressure.

Well, alright. Yu Heng understands the meaning behind Lin Yi Fangs

words.

Since the employee waivered, everything was fine.

Vice President, Im sorry. Please forgive this misunderstanding, your

drink today is on me Yu Heng apologized, but then suddenly someone
rushed out.

Thats not true! Qiao Xuan yelled with righteous indignation.

 CHAPTER 5

You Ji Yu Heng, Lin Yi Fang, and the Vice President turned to look at
Qiao Xuan.

You still dare to speak? Mr. Ji, this girl is rude. You need to give her a
hard lesson. She shows no respect for her elders, and now she still wants
to continue to accuse me!

The Vice President was still taking cheap shots. Bullying Lin Yi Fang
wasnt enough, but he also wants to give me a lesson.

Yu Qiao Xuan, behave yourself. Yu Heng was getting a headache.

He had been trying to get Qiao Xuan out of this. Why didnt she know how
to appreciate his intentions, and instead jumped into the fire?

Qiao Xuan, let it go. Lin Yi Fang quickly held her.

Dont want to! Qiao Xuan forced Lin Yi Fang hands off her. If you dont
speak up today, this will continue a second time and a third time! Then
there will really be no one to believe you, no one to protect you.

Lin Yi Fang was moved to tears by Qiao Xuan. She didnt think her
colleague would be this outraged on her behalf, as if this she was the one
violated.

Feeling deeply moved, Lin Yi Fang finally cried out all her grievances at
that moment.

Its okay, dont be afraid. Qiao Xuan couldnt bear to see Lin Yi Fang cry,
patting her on the back. She turned and walked in front of Ji Yu Heng
saying, General Manager always taught us the guest is always right, and
we should always remember that as our guiding principle to serve the
guest, but the guest in this instance committed a crime. Sexual
harassment is a crime, and breaking the law is wrong. Even if hes a
guest, we shouldnt protect him. Lin Yi Fang has always taken her job
seriously. Even when humiliated, she wants to maintain good standing
with the hotel. As her boss, shouldnt you stand up for her justice?

Yu Heng watched Qiao Xuans eyes gradually become fiercer.

Again, why does she surprise him every time, effecting him so strongly?
Does she know how much effort hes spent perfecting his cold
personality? Yet she can challenge him so easily, always able to shake
him. This time he must not be influenced by her, this is a very important
matter. The Vice President, if not handled well, will be very troublesome.
He must not waver, absolutely cannot be shaken Vice President, we
have another employee who witnessed the incident. What do you have to
say? Damn it.

What! The Vice President stared in disbelief.

What is he doing? Not punishing the employees, but asking him what he
has to say?

Please explain further. Yu Heng sighed. He decided to give up

resistance.

In fact, he also wanted to seek justice for his employee.

What else is there to say? This woman is accusing me of lying, ah!

Shame turned to anger, the Vice President unexpectedly stepped forward
intending to slap Qiao Xuan in the face.

But Qiao Xuan saw through his actions and stepped back to dodge.
Although she successfully dodged his blow, but his nail managed to
scratch her cheek leaving a trail of blood.

You Qiao Xuan brushed away blood, her fighting spirit came alive.

Then, suddenly a figure appeared blocking her from the Vice President.

Oh Pain, the pain ah!

Vice President, shes a woman. How can you strike a woman? Yu

Hengs expression was deadly, his voice chilling.

He grabbed the hand the Vice President used to attack and honestly
wanted to break it.

Let me go, let me go! The Vice President cried for mercy.

Hmm. Yu Heng angrily turned to the guards.

Take the Vice President to the guard room, and review the surveillance
tape.

The guard room? The guard froze.

They only brought pickpockets, perverts, and drunks there. Is this okay?
Is the General Manager intending to treat this as a harassment case?
Yes, go now. Yu Heng said without hesitation.

Ji Yu Heng, what are you doing? If you dare to accuse me, I will not let
you sleep! The Vice President finally began to tense up.

Vice President, if you told the truth, then I will never accuse you. Our
hotel has surveillance videotape that will prove your innocence. Yu Heng
gave him a smile, but the Vice President turned into a cold sweat.

After the guard escorted the Vice President away, Yu Heng turned to the
two women.

Its late, you two should go home now.

Thank you General Manager. Lin Yi Fang wiped away tears, her eyes
filled with endless gratitude.

Thank you General Manager. Qiao Xuan also carefully said from the
side.

Have a good rest and return to work harder for me. He didnt know why,
but seeing Qiao Xuan so cute and docile wiped away his tiredness and he
became refreshed again.

Watching the two women leave, Yu Heng helplessly sighed.

No more playing hero, its time to clean up this mess with the Vice
President.

He could fix a sexual harassment, but the consequences of offending the

Vice President will not be easily solved.

He was taught to avoid confrontations each time, but for Qiao Xuan, he
happily jumped into the fray.

For Qiao Xuan, last night was very simple. A shameless pervert was
brought to justice, but after work today, it seems things may not be as
simple as she thought.

In the morning, everyone was in the kitchen preparing for work and
talking about last night.

Who are you talking about? A male assistant asked.

The Vice President of the bank the hotel does business with. Apparently,
he was caught in a situation at the hotel. A female assistant replied.

Wow, is it serious? I remember the hotel cooperating with them in many

projects! The male assistant exaggeratedly shouted.
We unanimously praise the General Manager for his bravery dealing with
the Vice President! The female assistant said.

Since the General Manager arrived he has made a great impression on the
staff. He evoked the image of Prince Charming in all the female staff, and
after last nights incident, he has risen to the level of deity.

Being brave is one thing, but what if it brings negative attention to the
hotel? After all, the Vice President is no ordinary person. The male
assistant pondered. Qiao Xuan, werent you here last night? Come on,
tell us all about it.

Qiao Xuan is usually very warm and enjoys gossiping with her colleagues,
but today she is quiet.

Oh, its what everyone has said. The Vice President was caught sexually
harassing Yi Fang, then the General Manager courageously stood up to
him. Qiao Xuan answered, looking worried.

Is this problem as serious as people are saying? But if someone does

something wrong, then isnt it right that they are punished? Why then if
she did the right thing, but its harming Ji Yu Heng?

If this thing was really so serious, why not just blame her but also defend
her in front of the Vice President? Was he not aware of the consequences,
or did he know and deliberately helped her anyway?

The whole morning, Qiao Xuan was conflicted until her head felt like
exploding.

When she got off work, a colleague came to deliver her message, saying
the General Manager wanted to see her.

Qiao Xuan was worried about the situation, and since he was looking for
her, she would use this opportunity to ask.

General Manager, what can I do for you? Qiao Xuan came to Ji Yu

Hengs room after work.

Relax, youre off the clock so dont be so stiff. Yu Heng came out from
behind the desk, pulled out a chair and asked her to sit.

Oh, thank you.

Yu Heng pulled up a chair and sat beside her.

Does it hurt? He stroked her cheek, the one that now has a visible
scratch.
Well? Ji Yu Hengs sudden show of affection, made her heart skip a beat.

No, no, it just a small wound. Qiao Xuan tried to calm herself.

What is he doing? Is he trying to play her like last time?

Still, Qiao Xuan couldnt help but blush at his action.

Thats good. Remember to take care of it otherwise itll scar, okay? Yu

Heng looked at her with concern.

Thank you General Manager. So, what can I do for you? Qiao Xuan
wanted to change the subject.

Oh, I want to talk to you about last night. Yu Heng smiled.

Alright. Qiao Xuan nodded seriously.

In the morning, I talked things over with Yi Fang. She really is a victim,
and I have also warned the Vice President. During the dispute, you also
inflicted bodily harm on the Vice President, which goes against our hotel
policy. Even if the guest was in the wrong, you shouldnt have acted
irrationally. So as your punishment, Ill have to deduct your salary

Yu Heng paused, then with a smile, But Yi Fang volunteered to take the
punishment instead.

What? Why? Qiao Xuan had mentally prepared for this beforehand.

She wanted to thank you for standing up for her. If it wasnt for you, then
she wouldnt have had to courage to tell the truth. She also knows you
have a heavy burden, so she begged me not to punish you.

Okay. Later she must remember to thank Yi Fang.

So, you dont have to worry about suffering any punishments for this
incident.

He also had a headache not knowing how to help her. But, since her
colleague volunteered to take the punishment, it was the most ideal
condition.

Ah so, General Manager Was that all you wanted to see me about?
He had called her up just for this one thing? Last night because of her
recklessness, she caused trouble for the hotel and him. He wasnt going
to punish her for it?

Is there anything else? There is no ah Oh yeah, I thought of another

thing. Ji Yu Hengs expression became serious again, but it seems also a
bit angry.

Okay. See, he really did send for her to lecture her.

Can you not be so impulsive? You were going against a man who was
larger and stronger than you. Luckily it happened at the hotel. What if it
happened elsewhere, and there was no one to help you? How would you
protect yourself?

Thinking about last night when the Vice President attacked Qiao Xuan, he
still had lingering fears. This woman in order to help a colleague would
put herself at risk. Why does she always have to be brave? Couldnt she
think to ask for help?

Is, is that all? Qiao Xuan hesitated for a moment.

What do you mean, Is that all? Do you think it wasnt serious? Seeing
Qiao Xuan didnt take him seriously, his brow wrinkled up.

No, I mean Qiao Xuan suddenly didnt know what to say.

She caused him and the hotel so much trouble. He not only didnt scold
her or deduct her salary, but was worried about her wound.

What do you mean? She only spoke halfway, is she not finishing?

No, nothing. Qiao Xuan shook her head, revealing a bit of a smile.

She suddenly felt sad and ashamed. Sad because she caused him so
much trouble. Ashamed because he was so good to her. All shes done
was manipulate to get close to him.

Ji Yu Heng is definitely not a cold-blooded profiteer. On the contrary, hes

a good man, a really good man.

She can no longer ignore this fact, nor can she continue with her plan.

Is the Vice President making things hard for you? Since he never
mentioned it, she had to ask.

That ah, its nothing. You dont need to concern yourself with that. Yu
Heng evaded the question.
The situation with the Vice President was inevitable. However, they both
had a vested interest in working with each other. Both parties agreed that
if there were no big problems in the future, than he would turn a blind
eye. This opportunity was a blessing in disguise.

Really? Qiao Xuan still worried. She wasnt sure if his its nothing was
the truth, or he just said it to comfort her.

Its okay, dont worry. Just continue to work hard. Hmm?

Well She didnt have an answer for this.

The reason she came to Fu Hua was to get dirt on him, but now that shes
abandoned that idea, it was time for her to go.

General Manager, how late to do work? Qiao Xuan suddenly changed

the subject.

Me? Yu Heng was stupefied. Sometimes till two or three in the

morning. Why is she suddenly asking this question?

What?! So when do you rest ah? Its okay since youre young, but youll
suffer from it when youre old. Qiao Xuan looked at him sternly, hands on
her hips.

Oh, youre worried about my health?

They say prevention is key when youre young. I havent been preparing
your meals. Have you been eating? He seems to be too busy to eat.

Ive been busy lately so there hasnt been time to have a proper meal.
Whats happening? Is she playing games?

Yu Heng unconsciously smiles.

He doesnt know what she wants, but her concern makes him feel good.

You work too hard ah. Qiao Xuan suddenly got up and walked to his
desk picking up a pen and paper, and wrote two lines on a pad.

One, sleep seven hours a day, at least.

Two, be sure to eat something.

Im attaching this note to your desk. You cant tear it, and must follow
the instructions, okay?

What note? After reading it, he laughed, Qiao Xuan, you wrote this?
How could I
Just promise me youll do it! Qiao Xuan wanted his reassurance because
the day after tomorrow she might never see him again. This was her last
show of concern.

Yu Heng was startled because she was serious.

Okay, I promise you. Ill do it. Yu Heng said softly.

Well, thats good. Qiao Xuan looked at him one last time, somewhat
hesitant to leave. Thank you for not punishing me. If theres nothing
else, Ill take my leave. Perhaps Qiao Xuan was being too obvious, but Yu
Heng felt something was wrong.

Is something the matter? Why is she staring at him so sadly?

She didnt want him to catch on, so she deliberately made a joke to divert
his attention.

Nothings the matter. I just never thought you could be so considerate of

your employees. So I wanted to see if an alien had taken over your body.

Sheesh, boring. Yu Heng snapped at her.

Well, then Im leaving now! Qiao Xuan sighed in relief.

Be careful going home.

Okay. Qiao Xuan took one last look at him, and close the door behind
her.

Yu Heng looked at the figure disappear behind the door, and

unconsciously smiled.

Since she appeared in his life, it didnt seem dull anymore.

OK, lets get down to business. In front of Yu Qiao Xuan, he wanted to

be a hero. But the current situation with the Vice President is not so easy
to deal with. Hell have to come up with a solution so the hotel wont take
a huge hit.

Besides dealing with the Vice President. He also had domestic

problems. If she were to hear of this, hed be in more trouble.

At this time, Yu Hengs mobile phone started ringing. His face suddenly
collapsed with he saw the caller ID.

Well, speak of the devil.

Yu Heng took a deep breath and connected the call.

Hi, Mom
 CHAPTER 6

And then I met a British businessman. Hes invested a lot to the Hong
Kong industry, such as real estate, hotel, restaurant, racetrack, shopping
center, and other large businesses you can think of. I also heard hes a
British aristocrat.

Yu Hengs mother, Yang Mei Ling was recently invited to attend a

gathering in Hong Kong and decided to stay a few months on holiday. She
had just returned to Taiwan and called him to have afternoon tea.

Oh, really ah? Yu Heng sipped some coffee.

Oh? Is listening to an old woman boring? I say, youve been drinking

coffee and havent even said but a few words to me. Yang Mei Ling
sipped her black tea.

No matter, it seems youve been having a lot of fun lately, and I wanted
to hear what happened.

Well, it really was fun. I meet a lot of new friends and made some
worthwhile contacts like the British businessman. He left his business
card and said if we ever want to enter the Hong Kong market, he will help
us out.

Yang Mei Ling gave the card to Yu Heng. When youre free, give him a
call or write him an e-mail in greeting. If you say youre my son, hell
know.

Okay Mom, so tell me more about Hong Kong. As for the business thing,
Ill deal with it. Yu Heng accepted the card.

Son. Yang Mei Ling glanced at her son, Every time I discuss business,
you will Well, you dont like it do you? Never mind, I will discuss
something else than. When I was in Hong Kong, I met with the
International Public Interest Groups CEO. Hes expressed his desire for
support. If youre interested, we can consider sponsoring them. In this
way, we can garner publicity for the hotel, the orphanage, you dont
know

Yang Mei Ling feels troubled about Yu Heng going to the orphanage. It
feels somewhat beneath his standing.
Mom, Ive said before, I go to the orphanage because I want to make a
difference in the childrens lives, and not just to donate money.
Otherwise, dealing with business matters all day is suffocating.

Its because of this, I dont like you going there. Being exposed to those
things, it will only make you soft Yang Mei Ling paused.

In fact, its what she wanted to discuss with Yu Heng today. She knows he
doesnt want to hear it, but for his sake she has to say it.

Zhang said youve been having problems with the B & B acquisition, and
I also heard that youve had an altercation with the Vice President of our
bank. Is that right? Yang Mei Ling asked with great care. She heard
about it, but couldnt believe it.

Ah. Yu Heng leaned back in the chair, resting his two elbows on the
armrest, looking tired.

Zhang is Yang Mei Lings private secretary. During her stay in Hong Kong,
Zhang was her eyes and ears in Taiwan. Yu Heng was prepared for this,
but he didnt expect it so soon.

Is what Zhang said true? Did you offend the Vice President? His silence,
made Yang Mei Ling tense up.

Well, he was caught sexually harassing an employee if you call that an

offense, then yes, I really offended him. Yu Heng spread his hands, freely
admitting.

Sexual harassment? Zhang said he just touched a female employee. Its

not so serious, right? How can you offend him over a trivial matter?!

Trivial matter? Yu Heng brows twisted incredulously, Mom, youre also

woman. How can you say that? You should put yourself in the employees
position. Dont you know what a scumbag he is? If I let him off today,
hell think its okay to come to our hotel and harass our employees again.
Wholl protect our staffs safety?

But that kind of problem can be dealt with in a private setting, not
necessarily on the spot for him to lose face. Our relationship with him is
now rocky. What should we do if he decides to withdraw his support?

You dont have to worry about that. Hes not the only one that works for
the bank. Their General Manager is at least sensible. Offending the Vice
President, at most things will be a little difficult for us, but the actual
impact is not huge. Ive wanted to meet with them for a while now. This
incident, may be good for us.
Really? Her son is really capable, but past experiences in life, have left
her with many insecurities.

Really, believe me. Yu Heng reassured her.

Alright. So how is the B & B acquisition going? Done with one, on with
another.

Acquisition? Yu Hengs eyes flashed. In the face of this problem, he

decided to play the fool. The acquisition has been going smoothly, why?

I heard there was a key spot you skipped over and didnt attain. So now
the entire design plan is in disarray. Thats not a problem?

Oh, you mean that thing ah. It wasnt my intention not to attain. The
location was just too remote, and the original design was too messy. If we
were to attain it, the reconstruction will cost a lot of money. Therefore, its
not cost-effective. Yu Heng waved his hand, evading the problem.

Oh really? Its not because the B & B is the Lan Kwai Fong? Yang Mei
Ling was no pushover, she wasnt easily fooled by her son.

Yu Hengs silence, in that moment, gave him away.

Since he was exposed, he had no good excuses.

Oh. Yang Mei Ling sighed. From his reaction, she knew shed been
right. Yu Heng, Mom knows youre very sentimental, but this is business.
The acquisition is part of our large development. Because of the B & B,
our whole plan has been delayed which will cause serious financial loss to
the company

Lan Kwai Fong is a great B & B. It shouldnt be linked together with our
cold company. Yu Heng interrupted Yang Mei Lings statement.

Cold company? Is that how you see our hotel?

Am I wrong? We treat our guests with professional curtesy, going above

and beyond. We also handle people like the Vice President with a blind
eye. But to our employees, we are scared to protect them against people
like the Vice President. Is that not cold enough? Yu Heng shrugged.

We arent on the same level as the B & B. In order to run a successful

five star hotel chain, this is what we have to do!

Yes, I understand and in the last few years Ive been doing business
according to your wishes. But I wont budge on the B & B.

Yu Heng, youre too sentimental. This is about business, not gratitude.

What are you talking about? What does this have to do with gratitude?
Mom, I ask you, do you know why Fu Hua is a success today?

It goes without saying doesnt it? Of course, its because of your hard
work.

No, this is because the Lan Kwai Fong saved us, or we both would have
died along with Dad. Without it, we couldve never survived. Yu Heng
emphasized every word in the sentence.

Mother and son were reluctant to think of the past, now the memories are
slowly coming to mind.

I Yang Mei Ling was rendered speechless.

Yu Hengs Dad was from is his grandfathers first wife, and his uncle was
from his grandfathers mistress, born illegitimately. Before his grandfather
passed away, he gave everything to his Dad. This lead to resentment and
jealously from his uncle.

One night, Yu Heng and his Mom were at home. They suddenly received
news of his Dads heart attack. They rushed to the hospital but couldnt
understand why they werent allowed to see his Dad.

Just as they entered the hospital, they were informed his Dad had passed
away. They hadnt even processed the news yet when they were informed
his uncle would inherit the position of General Manager. All of his Dads
businesses would be transferred to his uncle.

When the autopsy report was released, it said that his Dads heart attack
was severe. Why didnt his Dad have his medication when he always
carried it with him? Some people thought it was his Uncles doing, but
because there were no clear evidence, and due to the impact on the
company, the matter was suppressed.

But if the rumors were true, then he and his Mom were in a dangerous
position. He had a legitimate claim to the inheritance, which made him a
threat to his Uncle. Which means he was bound to become his Uncles
next target.

His Dads then personal assistant advised them to leave Taipei to lay low
and wait until his Uncle stabilized the company and then safely come
back.

Suddenly having nowhere to go, they headed to Yilan in the country. Far
enough away from the city.

Mom, remember the bottle of sleeping pills you brought along at that
time?
You Yang Mei Ling was frightened. She didnt think her then ten year
old son had noticed that.

She had lost her husband overnight, and caught in a hopeless abyss.
Although she followed the advice and took her son to the country, but her
heart was in an upheaval, and she contemplated suicide.

I remember before going to bed every night, you would take out the
sleeping pills and look at it a long time before finally putting it back in the
bag. At that time, the innkeeper would chat with us every day, take me
out to play, and insist we have dinner with them every night.

One night, the innkeeper talked about his struggles as a youth. The one
sentence that struck me the most was when he said, If I want the
opportunity for a comeback, then I must keep my life. Before going to
sleep that night, I saw you crying and tossed out the bottle of sleeping
pills.

Yu Heng paused before saying, Mom, if at that time, that Uncle didnt say
that sentence to you, then maybe you wouldve taken those pills, right?

His Moms weird behavior at that time echoed in his mind. Years later he
finally understood what happened.

Well Yang Mei Ling sighed heavily.

Yang Mei Ling remained silent, but also didnt deny the situation.

No matter how many years have passed, that period still weighed heavily
on her heart.

Lan Kwai Fong gave us something invaluable that Fu Hua never could.
Its the reason why I dont want to acquire Lan Kwai Fong. If its possible,
maybe they can help other guests regain their energy for another year.

Ah, so because of this thing, youre willing to hurt the business?

Although your Uncle was sent to a less important position, his hostility is
increasing towards us. If youre not careful, if something goes wrong, hell
force you to step aside.

They were later able to regain Fu Hua because of Yu Hengs efforts with
the help of his Dads loyal contacts.

But as long as his Uncle is still in the company, their status is still shaky.

Mom, I know youre insecure, afraid one day well lose everything again,
so Ive been working very hard ah. As you can see, there hasnt been a
General Manager like me thats so dedicated. Ive only been home twice
in the last month! Yu Heng jokingly said, trying to lighten the
atmosphere.

This Once again, Yang Mei Ling is speechless.

Looking into her sons eyes, she knew he was trying to reassure her, but
sometimes she couldnt help worrying.

No matter what decisions I make, the company takes priority. I wont

make rash decisions, so believe in me. Since I took over, hasnt the
business been really good? Yang Mei Ling reluctantly agreed.

Oh, alright. Since her son took over as General Manager, shes looked
after him, but now it seems hes grown wings, and so its time to let go.

The important thing is for you to enjoy life. Let me take care of you.
Dont worry about me and the company. Do something you love, live the
life you want. Hes works hard to make his Mom happy, but if she never
stops worrying, then whats the point of him working so hard?

I should enjoy life, right? Yang Mei Ling secretly eyes him, Well then, if
you dont want me to worry about the company, then I wont. But you
have to promise me one thing.

What is it? As long as she doesnt worry about this or that all day long,
he can promise her anything.

Go on a blind date. Yang Mei Ling was resolute and decisive.

Mom, why suddenly mention this? We were just talking about the
company a moment ago. How did it jump to a blind date?

Yes ah! Dont you want me to live a long life? I told you, my dream is to
have grandchildren to hold ah. Because you are too busy with your
career, I dont have any grandchildren to hold. If you want me to stop
bothering you about the company, then give me grandchildren!

This The hairs on his arms were beginning to stand up.

His mother was the biggest headache when it comes conditions. Why
didnt he see this coming?

But should he agree?

Yu Heng had hoped to persuade her not to interfere with his decision-
making. Now that shes finally agreed, she throws him a curve ball at the
last moment. Will all his efforts be in vain?

Okay, I promise you. Yu Heng bit down and compromised.

It seems there is no such thing as a free lunch. In order to get the

benefits, you still have to pay the price.

Good, then Ill arrange one in the near future. Recently, I know many
Moms and their daughters are all pretty. They are well educated, but
focus on their personality, especially the ones with a gentle disposition. A
girl like that will make a good daughter-in-law.

Hearing Yu Heng willing to compromise on the blind dates, Yang Mei Ling
was delighted.

Today, she had intended to discuss business with him, but instead got him
to compromise on the blind dates. It was a blessing in disguise.

Seeing his Mom so happy like a child, he couldnt help reluctantly smiling.

He hadnt expected her to be so happy. Maybe he should quit the General

Manager position and permanently go on blind dates.

Not long afterwards, Yu Heng came to realize, this idea was really too
ignorant.

Going on a blind date was more painful than he couldve imagined!

Really? Youve been to Milan? The young woman seated across him
gave him the perfunctory smile.

Well, yes. Yu Hengs mouth couldnt help twitching.

God, did this woman think she was interviewing for a beauty pageant?
From when he met her till now, she has maintained that doll-like
perfunctory smile. He couldnt help but mock himself.

I really like Milan ah. I travel there about five times a year. Which store
do you like best?

Yu Heng was dumbfounded, Uh I dont go there to shop. I go there for

work.

Really? You go there to work ah? The woman exclaimed, as if the idea
of work just occurred to her.

Yu Heng sighed deeply.

Didnt he just say he traveled to Milan for business? This woman cares
only for shopping! How is he supposed to talk to her?

After suffering through an uncomfortable meal, Yu Heng quickly made for

the exit.

Yu Heng, when you are free, remember to call me. Before parting, the
woman tried to weasel another date.

Umm, rest assured, Ill get back to you Not!

In the car, he quickly drove away.

Who introduced these women to his Mom? Its really too much.

Back at the hotel, Yu Heng laid in bed, resting.

Hed been working for three days straight, the fatigue finally hitting him.

Strange, why does it seem like I has no spirit lately Yu Heng stared at
the ceiling, thinking to himself.

Then suddenly, a figure of a woman flashed in his mind.

Yu Qiao Xuan?

Yu Heng unconsciously smiles.

Yu Heng had been busy placating his Mom lately. In addition, attending
these annoying blind dates. He was staying away from the hotel more
frequently, so there were less opportunities to see Yu Qiao Xuan.

Its been several days since Ive seen her. Lets see what shes up to.
Suddenly he was full of spirit. With restored energy he sprang out of bed.

He took the elevator downstairs to the kitchen, looking among the staff for
the shadow of Yu Qiao Xuan.

Eh? General Manager, how come youre down here? Whats wrong, what
do you need? Xu Bai Ren spotted Yu Heng and asked in concern.

Ah, nothing. Oh yes, is Yu Qiao Xuan not working today? He had been
looking for a long time but havent spotted her.

Yu Qiao Xuan? Qiao Xuan left last week. Yu Heng was surprised to hear
this.

She quit?
Yes, after last Thursday, she suddenly quit. General Manager, do you
know what happened? Xu Bai Ren asked anxiously.

He remembered when Qiao Xuan entered the hotel. Because she was
unaware of the General Manager, she unintentionally offended him. The
General Manager was not very happy, but now hes asking about her after
her resignation. Did she get into trouble and is now running?

Oh, nothing. Did she say why she left? With the sudden news, Yu Heng
was a little dazed.

Well, no. He was thinking the General Manager could tell him why she
left?

Oh well, Ill let you get back to work! Yu Heng patted him on the
shoulder and left the kitchen.

After leaving the kitchen, Yu Hengs mind was in a state of chaos.

Yu Qiao Xuan quit? Such a big thing, why didnt she discuss it with him?

Because she found a new job? Was she unhappy at Fu Hua?

This shouldnt be it. The last time he saw her, she was laughing and
chatting with him, she even wrote him a note as a reminder. The note, he
even kept it!

This isnt right! Back in his room, Yu Heng kicked the drawers hard,
sulking. That Yu Qiao Xuan didnt consider other peoples feeling, just
suddenly leaving like that. He wasnt happy about that.

Was he not someone important to her?

Yu Heng sat down in the chair, dejectedly rubbing his face. He still
couldnt erase the strong sense of loss from his mind.

She really just left? Disappearing from his life, never to appear again?

Yu Heng stared blankly for a while, then slowly came back to life.

He asked himself why her leaving matter so much to him? Why was he so
concerned about her?

Yu Heng suddenly saw the little toy he always carried, and the little post-it
note Qiao Xuan wrote him.

The little toy was a gift from the Uncle at the B & B. The original owner
was the Uncles daughter.
In Yu Hengs memory, the Uncle and his daughter were hospitable people.
He didnt know what her Dad told her while he was staying there, but
almost every day she will play with him. Together they would run
everywhere in the near field, sharing her toys.

After the upheaval in his life, meeting the Uncle and his daughter was a
blessing. If it werent for them, he wouldve lost his childhood innocence a
long time ago.

When he was depressed and reluctant to leave the B & B, the Uncle asked
whether he wanted anything, he would give it to him.

At that time, he couldnt really ask for the Uncles daughter, so he asked
for this toy instead.

To Yu Heng, the toy represented a wonderful time in his life. For many
years, he took it everywhere with him as a reminder. It had become an
important treasure.

But after receiving the note from Qiao Xuan, he didnt hesitate to put the
toy aside. What does that mean? Has Yu Qiao Xuan become equally as
important as his most cherished treasure?

If so, can he really watch her disappear from his life?

Yu Heng suddenly picked up the phone on the table, dialing the HR

department.

Hello, Sister Li? I am Yu Heng, I want check on a former employees

data Yu Heng picked up a pen and paper and wrote her address and
phone number.
 CHAPTER 7

Ran away? Qiao Xuan hollered, dropping the two large bags shed been
carrying to the ground.

Yes ah. The Aunty in charge of housekeeping at the B & B reluctantly

revealed.

Then, then did he say where he was going? Qiao Xuan was stupefied.

After last weeks resignation from Fu Hua, she also terminated her lease,
sending the remainder of her things to Yilan. She had finally cut ties with
Taipei.

Shed been lugging two large bags of luggage on the train home, only to
learn that her Dad had run away.

I dont know, probably to Shenzhen.

Shenzhen? To Shenzhen? Qiao Xuan raised her voice.

What happens now? That Uncle went to Shenzhen, her Dad is going to
Shenzhen. Are the two of them going to hide there together?

We can barely make the monthly payments, how can my Dad run
away? Qiao Xuan doesnt understand.

Ah, you dont know how terrible the interest is on top of the payments.
Every month we have to pay the interest including the payments, its
simply not enough. About two months ago, those debt collectors started
to harass us. Your Dad didnt want to implicate everyone, so the best
choice was to hide somewhere far so that they wouldnt find him.
Originally, he wanted to let you know, but was afraid youd be worried so
he ran away without informing you.

Did he leave a contact number? She hadnt expected things to get this
bad in such a short time.

No, but hell call back occasionally, probably this week ah.

How couldve it gotten so serious?! Qiao Xuan was at a loss.

My child, why are you suddenly back home? Yesterday, I also helped to
sign for several boxes of freight sent from Taipei. Arent you staying in
Taipei?
The Aunty has been working at the B & B since she was young, so Qiao
Xuan looked up to her like family.

I wanted to come home to help out with Dad.

Huh? But I heard your Dad say you went to Taipei to raise money. He
said now everything depends on you. As long as you finish the task
successfully, we dont have to worry anymore. Youre suddenly home
now, does that mean you were successful? The Aunty looked overjoyed.

Uh, no, I failed. Im sorry. Qiao Xuan was ashamed to admit. She had
failed miserably.

Well. The Aunty was disappointed.

It doesnt matter Aunty. If this method doesnt work, we will think of

other ways! Although Qiao Xuan consoled her, but she was also very
confused. What were they going to do?

Well, Ok. In order not to worry Qiao Xuan further, the Aunty put on a
brave smile. You havent eaten dinner? Come inside, Aunty cooked food
for you to eat.

Since Yu Rong Gui ran away, all the business burdens were taken on by
Aunty. She actually lives in the next village. But in order to help Yu Rong
Gui take care of the B & B, shes been staying her these days.

Thank you Aunty. Today was really hard for you.

Dont say that, were family. Encountering difficult times in solidarity is a

given. The Aunty rubbed her shoulder in comfort.

Yes. Qiao Xuan nodded, eyes slightly flushed.

Starting tomorrow, the first plan was to take care of the B & B. As for the
debt, shed have to think of another plan.

But the next day, once again Qiao Xuan was at a loss.

How is that possible? You tell him to come here right now. A burly chap
with a group of men came looking for Yu Rong Gui.

I said hes not here. If you dont believe me, I cant do anything about
that! Qiao Xuan bravely stood in front of the men, blocking them from
entering.

Qiao Xuan and Aunty had just finished serving breakfast to the guests
when suddenly these men came looking for her Dad.
Is that right? Then, never mind. The lead bruiser turned away, and
spoke to the group of men, Go in and have a look.

Yes. The group of men answered in unison.

Hey! What are you doing? Im calling the cops! Qiao Xuan tried with all
her might to stop the men from entering, but eventually the men were
stronger and entered her home.

The men began to wreak havoc, some flipping over the table, some
smashing the vase, they even removed the clock wall. The lovely and
warm B & B instantly became devastated.

Okay, stop. The lead bruiser called. The men stopped instantly, then he
turned to Qiao Xuan and said, Today was just to give you a little lesson,
so I only destroyed a few things. The next time I wont be so lenient. Ill
make those people upstairs hand over the money along with you, and
then youll truly be done, understand?

The lead bruiser turned and walked out the door, waving his hand. The
rest of the men followed him immediately.

At this time, Qiao Xuan suddenly heard from the staircase a female guest
talking with Aunty.

What the hell happened? Whats going on? Was someone throwing
things? The anxious guest wanted to come downstairs to check.

The noise was from the outside. Were having renovations done. Miss
just wait for a while Aunty tried to prevent the guest from coming
downstairs.

This, how did this happen? But Aunty couldnt stop the guest, and
finally let the woman see the gloomy picture.

Im sorry, because we had a little misunderstanding, they left in a hurry.

We didnt explained clearly, and they behaved irrationally. Qiao Xuan
immediately came forward, gathering her spirits, but revealed a tired
smile. The female guest must be frightened with the situation.

Now that the situation has turned into a renovation, its absolutely
justifiable, but they cant let the guest know about the debt crisis. Qiao
Xuan had to evasively come up with an explanation.

So thats it. Well then, Ill be packing up and checking out, etc The
female guest flew back into her room.

Hey, Miss, Miss! Aunty tried to persuade the guest from leaving.
It doesnt matter Aunty. If the guest wants to leave, let her leave. The
other guest, give them back a refund, and dont pick up anymore
reservations. Qiao Xuan said.

No more? This cant be! Hearing this decision from Qiao Xuan made
Aunty anxious. Were short on money. If the B & B doesnt pick up on
business, then we will lose thousands in revenue a month!

But the problem is, if these people dare to do this today, then tomorrow it
will be worse. If we dont earn money it does not matter, but we cant
involve the innocent guests. Before the debt has been solved, the B & B
will close indefinitely.

Although she had just gone through an ordeal, and with the mounting
pressure and responsibilities laid at her feet, but somehow she is
unusually calm at this moment.

Well Well, I know. Listening to Qiao Xuans reasoning, Aunty also felt
it was reasonable and no longer opposed.

Aunty help me clear the downstairs, afterwards you can go home. If I

dont call you, you dont have to come okay?

No, Im worried youll be alone here. Qiao Xuan was like her own
daughter, how could she leave her in a dangerous place alone.

Dont worry, I will take refuge in Taipei with friends. So you can rest
assured and go home.

Well Well, if you go to Taipei, then Ill be assured.

They gently laid the news to the rest of the guests and helped them check
out. After all the guests left, Aunty and Qiao Xuan began the arduous task
of cleaning the horrible scene. It was seven in the evening before
everything was cleaned.

Aunty, ride a little slower ah. Qiao Xuan sent Aunty on her way home.

Well, if youre going to Taipei, then quickly pack up, its not too late yet.

Yes, I know Aunty, bye. Watching her back disappear into the main
road, Qiao Xuan turned back into the house. However, she didnt pack her
things because she didnt intend to leave.

She only promised Aunty to reassure her, but in fact she didnt plan to
leave the B & B.

Those men were arrogant. Today, there were people, but if not, maybe
they wouldnt burned the house down.
Not to mention her Dad will call. If she wasnt home, how will he reach
her?

She must quickly let her Dad know her plans had failed. When he returns,
they will think of another way together.

Oh, was I impulsive? Qiao Xuan sighed.

In retrospect, she shouldve stayed at her job and earned enough to repay
the debt and then left. In the end, she decided to leave because of her
conscious. Maybe she was too nave to think that there were other easy
ways out of this.

Since young, her Dad has lent money from morning till night, but in these
twenty years, this has been the worst.

Today, she finally understood the consequences of this huge debt. Before,
she had failed to grasp the opportunity to coerce Ji Yu Heng into the
acquisition, making this a really big hurdle to overcome.

When it comes to Ji Yu Heng, Qiao Xuan found herself thinking of him

often, especially since leaving Fu Hua.

How is he doing now? Qiao Xuan looked out of the window at the moon,
thinking of the distance.

She decided to leave before she was discovered. Did her decision cause
him problems? Before she left, she wrote him a note. Did he save it?

Feeling so alone at that moment, she had the desire to cry. However, she
shouldnt be weak in these times, and desperately suppressed those
emotions.

Well, dont think of him. Please cheer up!

Qiao Xuan switched off the lights, ready for bed. She made her way
towards the rear of the B & B Where her home was located. Suddenly,
she noticed a figure standing outside the door. Looking through the
window she observed the figure.

From the dim lights, she noticed it was a man.

Qiao Xuan panicked, she thought it was the group of men from this
morning.
There is just one? Well, Ill fight with you! Qiao Xuan squatted down
reaching for the fire extinguisher. She quietly made her way out the back
door, and crept behind the man at the front.

You son of a bitch, take that!

Qiao Xuan held the fire extinguisher, prepared to knock the man in the
head, but her statement exposed her presence. The man turned around
just in time before being hit. One hand blocking the fire extinguisher,
while the other hand accurately grabbed her wrist, then with a hard twist,
locked her arm.

You, what are you doing?! I warn you, hurry up and let me go. If you
want to infringe upon me, I will bite my tongue on the spot! Qiao Xuan
struggled against the man.

She was trapped with her back towards him, so she couldnt see his face
or guess his intentions.

Yu Qiao Xuan? Suddenly, the man called her name in Qiao Xuans ear.

This succeeded in getting Qiao Xuan to still.

Ji Yu Heng, she turned around hardly believing who she was looking at.

What are you doing? Whats with the fire extinguisher Yu Heng didnt
finish before Qiao Xuan flung herself into his arms, burying her face in his
chest and hugging him tightly.

Why is it so dark? Yu Heng said, making his way into the house.
Because Ive just turned off the lights, just wait a moment.

Qiao Xuan turned on the light, and the house instantly restored light,
exposing her flushed face.

Suddenly seeing Ji Yu Heng, she unexpectedly threw herself on him.

Surprised by her gaffe, she hurriedly moved away from him.

Qiao Xuan was holding onto her hot face, not knowing why she did
something like that.

Oh yes. You just said this place is? Yu Heng examined the house he
once lived in for a period of time, probing her.

Is my great aunts house. Qiao Xuan hastened to repeat her nonsense

answer.

So you are here because? Yu Heng slightly narrowed his eyes at her
response, but he still didnt reveal too much.
To help her for a while. The family is traveling abroad, and temporarily
cant find anyone to help. I had no choice but to resign to help her. Qiao
Xuan said avoiding his eyes.

She was afraid once she looked at him in the eye, he would immediately
see through her lie.

Oh, I see. Yu Heng didnt continue to ask, and just pretended to nod in
understand.

Yesterday he had asked Sister Li for Yu Qiao Xuans address but he was
left perplexed when she had given him an address in Yilan. If he
remembered correctly, Qiao Xuan had once told him she lived in Ilan.

With no other clues, Yu Heng had other choice but to go to this address.
He never expected that the address Sister Li gave him turned out to be
the place, from his childhood.

Although it had been twenty years already, but as the taxi pulled into the
driveway, he immediately recognized the house.

He had originally came in search of Yu Qiao Xuan, but unexpectedly came

back to the Lan Kwai Fong. Yu Hengs mind was full of questions, mainly
her connection with this place.

This woman must be keeping something from him!

Past images of Qiao Xuan kept floating in his mind.

He remembered she followed him to the orphanage, remembered that she

always snooped around near his desk and she apparently lived in Ilan, but
deliberately concealed Yilan from him.

But even from her strange behavior, he didnt understand why he didnt
feel any malicious intent?

It was obvious he had been tricked by her, but he didnt feel any anger.
Perhaps because he finally got to see her again or perhaps it was
discovering that she was the little girl from his past, so he wasnt angry
but was joyful.

Now that hes found her, he wasnt going to let her escape so easily, so he
was in no hurry. Sooner or later he was going to make her talk.

Oh, General Manager, the How did you get here?! Compared to Ji Yu
Heng, Qiao Xuan was very anxious.

Just one look at him and she nearly lost her wits, not realizing his visit was
unusual. Now that shes calmed down, it seems something is not right.
What did he find? Did he discover her motives entering Fu Hua? Why else
would he come here?

Since you are no longer Fu Huas employee, dont call me General

Manager. Yu Heng frowned slightly.

Hearing her call him General Manager makes him a bit uncomfortable
now.

Oh. Qiao Xuan timidly looked at Ji Yu Heng with one eye, Well, that
Mr. Ji, why did you come here?

Of course for Yu Heng replied without hesitation.

For? Qiao Xuan almost choked on her saliva.

Well you see, someone wrote a note telling me I cant do this, cant do
that, and I must obediently follow her instructions. But then, she suddenly
ran away without saying goodbye. Shouldnt I as a concerned citizen see
if shes okay? Yu Hengs smile was hard to decipher.

Oh, so thats it. Qiao Xuan breathed a sigh of relief.

Why do you think Im here? Yu Heng prodded her.

Uh, no, no! Qiao Xuan waved her hands.

Seeing Qiao Xuans response, Yu Heng was more determined.

She was keeping something from him.

But he decided not to press her tonight.

I was only jesting with you. Yu Heng suddenly went to stand in front of
Qiao Xuan staring at her for a moment. His hands unconsciously cupped
her cheeks, with a serious face, I was concerned for you, so I had Sister Li
look up your address.

The moment he saw her again, he finally understood how much he missed
her.

Back at the door, when she embraced him, he had wanted to embrace her
back but was afraid of scaring her so he suppressed the urge.

Mr. Ji Qiao Xuan didnt dare believe what she saw in his eyes.

Was she imagining things? Why did she feel Ji Yu Heng looked at her with
eyes that seemed to reveal Love?
The feeling was so strong it made her breathless, is it true?

But Im a little curious, why you gave the company your aunts address?

Uh Qiao Xuan froze on the spot.

Ji Yu Hengs words suddenly woke her up.

God, Yu Qiao Xuan, youre in the middle of a disaster, theres no time to

be infatuated!

Er Because I went to junior high school in Yilan, and never changed

Oh, yes, are you staying here tonight? Just today, there are no guests.
Ill help prepare the best room, you wait for me here.

In order to avoid the topic, Qiao Xuan quickly found an excuse to sneak
out.

Yu Heng didnt stop her.

Someday, he will put the little ostrich out.

 CHAPTER 8

Should I? Or shouldnt I?

My God, Im going crazy.

Qiao Xuan had just taken a bath and was lying on the bed doing leg
exercises. At the moment, she was thinking of the most important
decision of her life.

Ji Yu Hengs unexpected presence gave her a shock.

His presence was playing havoc with her emotions. From surprise, to
being moved, then slowly growing guilt and unease. The bath helped to
alleviate those feelings, however she soon realized something more
important.

Yesterday, after learning of her familys miserable situation, she had

regretted leaving Fu Hua and abandoning her plans. She has no choice
but to live with those consequences now.

But she never thought, Ji Yu Heng would land at her door!

What a turn of luck, right? God must have had mercy and given her
another chance.

Qiao Xuan suddenly had an idea.

Ji Yu Hengs visit was really God giving her one last chance. Then what
should she do to take advantage of this situation?

Without warning the word seduction flashed in her mind.

Qiao Xuan was suddenly filled with wisdom.

Yeah! Shes so stupid!

Over the past few months, she tried to investigate Fu Hua but came up
with nothing. Shed expended a lot of time and energy probing
everywhere but she never thought about television exposure. And the
number one reason celebrities made the news was usually for one reason:
sex scandal.
If she can manufacture suspected ambiguous pictures with Ji Yu Heng,
wouldnt that give her the advantage she neednt to negotiate an
acquisition?

With her newfound idea, her conscious pricked however and she
hesitated.

Is this what she wanted to do?

Over the past few months, her feelings towards Ji Yu Heng have changed.
She no longer considered him an enemy, but well, a friend.

If it wasnt for the debt, she wouldnt even think about entrapping him.

But she had her home to think about. Was she just going to stand by and
let those people destroy her home her parents built from the ground up,
even threaten her Dads personal safety?

Ah! I cant take this! Qiao Xuan leapt from the bed.

What should she do? Or not do?

She looked at the clock on the wall, it was nearing midnight. If she didnt
hurry up and make a decision, then Ji Yu Heng might already have gone to
bed. When the time comes to make up her mind, it would be too late.

Well then, she would use historys most efficient and most scientific
method to decide!

She ripped off the facial mask, got out of bed, and rummaged for a coin.

If its heads then she will do it, if its tails then she wont do it.

Qiao Xuan threw a ten yuan coin into the air, after a rotation, and snapped
into her hands.

Taking a few deep breaths, she slowly opened her palm.

In her palm, President Chiang Kai-shek smiled at her.

Heads, the Just do it?

Well, decide on the decision, dont falter!Qiao Xuans hands clenched,

making a gesture of cheer.

Since its Gods will, she will believe him!

Qiao Xuan looked at herself in the mirror. 158 cm tall, pretty like a school
girl with short hair in pajamas. No matter how much she looked at herself,
she was a far cry from a seductress. How was she going to seduce a
General Manager of a hotel ah?

No, must first change into a dress. Qiao Xuan turned her entire
wardrobe over, but there seemed to be only some T-shirts and jeans.

She immediately moved the chair next to the closet, and then stepped
onto the chair. From atop the closet were a pile of debris covering a
beautifully wrapped little box.

This was a present from a good friend when Qiao Xuan graduated from
University. At the time, she felt this is a funny graduation gift, never
imagining one day, it would become her lifesaver.

Qiao Xuan wiped away the dust, and then gently pulled the lid open.

Packed inside the box were sexy lingerie.

My God! Qiao Xuan held the delicate straps.

The lingerie were pink silk satin with spaghetti straps with two peach
colored laces in the front. Qiao Xuan tried on the lingerie, the length only
covering half her thighs.

When she first took out the lingerie, she laughed until there were tears,
but this time she wasnt laughing. Her whole face was red from
embarrassment.

Oh, help ah. Holding her cheeks, she was almost afraid to look at
herself in the mirror.

Upon wearing the lingerie, she discovered that it was more revealing than
she had thought.

Although her figure was not impressive, but it managed to fill out the
lingerie, with her chest accentuating the two peach laces even more.

This material is a little transparent, no? Qiao Xuan stood in front of the
mirror, continuing to turn her body left and right, careful to adjust the
lingerie. Forget it, this will have to do.

Feeling her heart pumping faster, she clasped her chest trying to calm
herself. With a digital camera in hand, she stepped out of her bedroom,
into the main hall of the B & B.

Down the hall, she saw Ji Yu Hengs lights were still on.

Where to hide the camera ah? Sneaking the camera into his room is too
obvious right? This is a problem ah.
Really, the lingerie was making her lose her senses.

Thats right! She could offer him some of her Dads mulberry wine,
welcoming him to the B & B. It was a good excuse as any. Okay, just do
it!

Qiao Xuan hurriedly loaded a tray with a bottle of mulberry wine and
glasses, hiding the camera behind it.

With great care she headed towards Ji Yu Hengs door. She had wanted to
arrange for him to stay in one of the remodeled rooms, but didnt know
why he had insisted on staying in this room built twenty years ago.

She stood at the door, took a deep breath, and then raised her hand and
knocked on the door.

Yu Qiao Xuan? Yu Heng shouted from the bathroom.

Yes, its me. Qiao Xuan tried to steady her voice.

The door is open, come on in.

In the room, she discovered Ji Yu Heng was still in the bathroom, so she
took the opportunity to hide the camera.

Where would be good?

Looking left and right, she finally decided to put the camera in the chest of
drawers.

What can I do for you? Yu Heng asked, coming out of the bathroom.

Oh, no, my Dad Oh, no, my Great Aunt, she made some mulberry
wine. I thought youd like a taste. Qiao Xuan turned around to his voice.

Just coming from the bathroom, Yu Heng was stunned.

She, what is this dress?

Yu Heng looked at Qiao Xuans sexy appearance, his throat unconsciously

tightening.

This is my Great Aunts own brewed mulberry wine. Qiao Xuan closed
the drawer, trying to distract his attention with the wine.
Only Yu Heng didnt care about the wine, his thoughts were on the sexy
lingerie and the way it clung to Qiao Xuans body making his mind
jumbled.

She usually wears this sort of lingerie to bed?

Although Yu Heng wanted to speak, but found his throat dry, no sound
coming out.

Here, have a taste. Itll help you sleep. Qiao Xuan held a glass in front
of him.

Qiao Xuan secretly observed his reaction. He had no response and his
face was livid, standing there like a mountain looking at her.

Qiao Xuan looked down, confused.

Why is his face so ugly? Was this a success or not ah?

Maybe this was a bad idea after all. Ji Yu Heng has probably seen a lot of
beautiful women, and she couldnt compare with them.

No, she had to continue!

Mr. Ji, is the air conditioning on? How come your room seems a bit hot?

Qiao Xuan deliberately pulled on the skirt which was already low, exposing
more of her round breasts. The action caused the lapels to open and
close, her womanly fragrance filled Yu Hengs senses.

Qiao Xuans tempting figure and smell played havoc on Yu Hengs already
thin discipline. His already clenched fists, becoming tighter and tighter.

Did the woman have a death wish?! Did she know what she was doing to
him?

Uh hmm Hot? Ill go lower the temperature. Yu Heng said gruffly.

When he turned around, Qiao Xuan couldnt help but to feel secretly
proud.

He flushed, his face turned red! Well, it can be said that her honey trap
has been successful.

Okay, she needs to hurry to capture two ambiguous photos in one fell
swoop!
Hey, let it go. Qiao Xuan pulled him back, If you dont feel hot, dont
lower the temperature. Anyway, I just wanted to ask you to drink some
wine. Come, lets sit down.

Qiao Xuan pull him to sit on the edge of the bed. She was careful to place
him in front of the camera view, then sat down beside him.

Come on, have a try. Qiao Xuan held the glass to his lips, leaning into
him so that her breasts slightly rubbed on his arm.

Thank you, I can do it myself. Yu Heng took the glass from Qiao Xuan.

His crotch became tight from the soft touch.

Is it good? Qiao Xuan leans in even more, asking sweetly.

Hmm, yes. Yu Heng made a conscious effort to keep his eyes at eye
level, so as to avoid accidentally looking at her chest.

What was Qiao Xuan trying to do? He didnt understand why she would
want to drink with him. But he was certain she was playing with fire. If
she were to continue like this, he couldnt guarantee he could maintain his
control.

Hey, theres a little wine stain on the corner of your mouth. Qiao Xuan
saw an opening to make her move.

If she wanted to take a shocking enough photo, it must at least look like
they are kissing or hugging.

She had to take into account her lack of acting skills, otherwise it wouldnt
look realistic. So she decided to throw caution to the wind, and go all in
with a real kiss!

Qiao Xuan leaned in close and licked the corner of his month with her
tongue.

At the same time, she had secretly reached into the drawer for the
camera, but was suddenly dizzy. The camera flew out of her hand, and
her entire body was pressed down on the bed.

Ah! Qiao Xuan exclaimed.

What is it you want? Yu Heng pressed her body into the bed, eyes
probing her.

She was really testing his self-control.

Since she was challenging him, he also decided she wasnt going to
escape from his palms tonight.

I, I dont want anything ah. Qiao Xuan stammered.

Oh? Are you sure? Yu Heng smiled wickedly. The best defense is a
good offense. How about I show you, do you like this Yu Heng
caressed her legs.

Theres this kind He moved his hand, covering her round tender
breasts.

And this kind He leaned down, kissing her neck and shoulder.

Well? Yu Heng looked up into her eyes.

I, I dont know Qiao Xuan was lost in the sensation of his kiss.

What is happen? Her body felt so strange.

She felt a strange but fascinating desire from the center of her body
slowly spreading throughout. Qiao Xuan was a bit anxious, but wanted to
feel more of this sensation.

Her plan and purpose for tonight disappeared without a trace. Looking
into his eyes, she felt like she was being sucked in.

Giving up reason, she surrendered to her desire.

You want to kiss me? Yu Heng whispered in her ear, and moved to her
lips.

Qiao Xuan was helpless under his spell.

She had never intended to seduce Ji Yu Heng, so why did she suddenly
decide to do so?

Isnt this what she wanted deep within her heart? If she were honest with
herself? She had always avoided too much physical contact with the
opposite sex, yet she didnt reject his touch. His touch felt very
comfortable

Qiao Xuan stared into his eyes, full of yearning.

I Qiao Xuan opened her cherry red lips.

Yu Heng didnt let her finish, and ruthlessly kissed her. His tongue artfully
teasing her.
Qiao Xuans hands unconsciously hooked around his neck, arching her
back.

Her reaction only ignited Yu Hengs desire even more.

Hed suppressed his desire for her for a long time, afraid to frighten her so
he always held back waiting for the right time to tell her his feelings. Her
unexpected move completely broke his self-control.

He didnt want to suppress his desires anymore.

Because his feelings for Qiao Xuan were too strong, Yu Heng felt no matter
how close they were, it was not enough.

However, the night was still young, and they could enjoy sharing it
together.
 CHAPTER 8

Should I? Or shouldnt I?

My God, Im going crazy.

Qiao Xuan had just taken a bath and was lying on the bed doing leg
exercises. At the moment, she was thinking of the most important
decision of her life.

Ji Yu Hengs unexpected presence gave her a shock.

His presence was playing havoc with her emotions. From surprise, to
being moved, then slowly growing guilt and unease. The bath helped to
alleviate those feelings, however she soon realized something more
important.

Yesterday, after learning of her familys miserable situation, she had

regretted leaving Fu Hua and abandoning her plans. She has no choice
but to live with those consequences now.

But she never thought, Ji Yu Heng would land at her door!

What a turn of luck, right? God must have had mercy and given her
another chance.

Qiao Xuan suddenly had an idea.

Ji Yu Hengs visit was really God giving her one last chance. Then what
should she do to take advantage of this situation?

Without warning the word seduction flashed in her mind.

Qiao Xuan was suddenly filled with wisdom.

Yeah! Shes so stupid!

Over the past few months, she tried to investigate Fu Hua but came up
with nothing. Shed expended a lot of time and energy probing
everywhere but she never thought about television exposure. And the
number one reason celebrities made the news was usually for one reason:
sex scandal.
If she can manufacture suspected ambiguous pictures with Ji Yu Heng,
wouldnt that give her the advantage she neednt to negotiate an
acquisition?

With her newfound idea, her conscious pricked however and she
hesitated.

Is this what she wanted to do?

Over the past few months, her feelings towards Ji Yu Heng have changed.
She no longer considered him an enemy, but well, a friend.

If it wasnt for the debt, she wouldnt even think about entrapping him.

But she had her home to think about. Was she just going to stand by and
let those people destroy her home her parents built from the ground up,
even threaten her Dads personal safety?

Ah! I cant take this! Qiao Xuan leapt from the bed.

What should she do? Or not do?

She looked at the clock on the wall, it was nearing midnight. If she didnt
hurry up and make a decision, then Ji Yu Heng might already have gone to
bed. When the time comes to make up her mind, it would be too late.

Well then, she would use historys most efficient and most scientific
method to decide!

She ripped off the facial mask, got out of bed, and rummaged for a coin.

If its heads then she will do it, if its tails then she wont do it.

Qiao Xuan threw a ten yuan coin into the air, after a rotation, and snapped
into her hands.

Taking a few deep breaths, she slowly opened her palm.

In her palm, President Chiang Kai-shek smiled at her.

Heads, the Just do it?

Well, decide on the decision, dont falter!Qiao Xuans hands clenched,

making a gesture of cheer.

Since its Gods will, she will believe him!

Qiao Xuan looked at herself in the mirror. 158 cm tall, pretty like a school
girl with short hair in pajamas. No matter how much she looked at herself,
she was a far cry from a seductress. How was she going to seduce a
General Manager of a hotel ah?

No, must first change into a dress. Qiao Xuan turned her entire
wardrobe over, but there seemed to be only some T-shirts and jeans.

She immediately moved the chair next to the closet, and then stepped
onto the chair. From atop the closet were a pile of debris covering a
beautifully wrapped little box.

This was a present from a good friend when Qiao Xuan graduated from
University. At the time, she felt this is a funny graduation gift, never
imagining one day, it would become her lifesaver.

Qiao Xuan wiped away the dust, and then gently pulled the lid open.

Packed inside the box were sexy lingerie.

My God! Qiao Xuan held the delicate straps.

The lingerie were pink silk satin with spaghetti straps with two peach
colored laces in the front. Qiao Xuan tried on the lingerie, the length only
covering half her thighs.

When she first took out the lingerie, she laughed until there were tears,
but this time she wasnt laughing. Her whole face was red from
embarrassment.

Oh, help ah. Holding her cheeks, she was almost afraid to look at
herself in the mirror.

Upon wearing the lingerie, she discovered that it was more revealing than
she had thought.

Although her figure was not impressive, but it managed to fill out the
lingerie, with her chest accentuating the two peach laces even more.

This material is a little transparent, no? Qiao Xuan stood in front of the
mirror, continuing to turn her body left and right, careful to adjust the
lingerie. Forget it, this will have to do.

Feeling her heart pumping faster, she clasped her chest trying to calm
herself. With a digital camera in hand, she stepped out of her bedroom,
into the main hall of the B & B.

Down the hall, she saw Ji Yu Hengs lights were still on.

Where to hide the camera ah? Sneaking the camera into his room is too
obvious right? This is a problem ah.
Really, the lingerie was making her lose her senses.

Thats right! She could offer him some of her Dads mulberry wine,
welcoming him to the B & B. It was a good excuse as any. Okay, just do
it!

Qiao Xuan hurriedly loaded a tray with a bottle of mulberry wine and
glasses, hiding the camera behind it.

With great care she headed towards Ji Yu Hengs door. She had wanted to
arrange for him to stay in one of the remodeled rooms, but didnt know
why he had insisted on staying in this room built twenty years ago.

She stood at the door, took a deep breath, and then raised her hand and
knocked on the door.

Yu Qiao Xuan? Yu Heng shouted from the bathroom.

Yes, its me. Qiao Xuan tried to steady her voice.

The door is open, come on in.

In the room, she discovered Ji Yu Heng was still in the bathroom, so she
took the opportunity to hide the camera.

Where would be good?

Looking left and right, she finally decided to put the camera in the chest of
drawers.

What can I do for you? Yu Heng asked, coming out of the bathroom.

Oh, no, my Dad Oh, no, my Great Aunt, she made some mulberry
wine. I thought youd like a taste. Qiao Xuan turned around to his voice.

Just coming from the bathroom, Yu Heng was stunned.

She, what is this dress?

Yu Heng looked at Qiao Xuans sexy appearance, his throat unconsciously

tightening.

This is my Great Aunts own brewed mulberry wine. Qiao Xuan closed
the drawer, trying to distract his attention with the wine.
Only Yu Heng didnt care about the wine, his thoughts were on the sexy
lingerie and the way it clung to Qiao Xuans body making his mind
jumbled.

She usually wears this sort of lingerie to bed?

Although Yu Heng wanted to speak, but found his throat dry, no sound
coming out.

Here, have a taste. Itll help you sleep. Qiao Xuan held a glass in front
of him.

Qiao Xuan secretly observed his reaction. He had no response and his
face was livid, standing there like a mountain looking at her.

Qiao Xuan looked down, confused.

Why is his face so ugly? Was this a success or not ah?

Maybe this was a bad idea after all. Ji Yu Heng has probably seen a lot of
beautiful women, and she couldnt compare with them.

No, she had to continue!

Mr. Ji, is the air conditioning on? How come your room seems a bit hot?

Qiao Xuan deliberately pulled on the skirt which was already low, exposing
more of her round breasts. The action caused the lapels to open and
close, her womanly fragrance filled Yu Hengs senses.

Qiao Xuans tempting figure and smell played havoc on Yu Hengs already
thin discipline. His already clenched fists, becoming tighter and tighter.

Did the woman have a death wish?! Did she know what she was doing to
him?

Uh hmm Hot? Ill go lower the temperature. Yu Heng said gruffly.

When he turned around, Qiao Xuan couldnt help but to feel secretly
proud.

He flushed, his face turned red! Well, it can be said that her honey trap
has been successful.

Okay, she needs to hurry to capture two ambiguous photos in one fell
swoop!
Hey, let it go. Qiao Xuan pulled him back, If you dont feel hot, dont
lower the temperature. Anyway, I just wanted to ask you to drink some
wine. Come, lets sit down.

Qiao Xuan pull him to sit on the edge of the bed. She was careful to place
him in front of the camera view, then sat down beside him.

Come on, have a try. Qiao Xuan held the glass to his lips, leaning into
him so that her breasts slightly rubbed on his arm.

Thank you, I can do it myself. Yu Heng took the glass from Qiao Xuan.

His crotch became tight from the soft touch.

Is it good? Qiao Xuan leans in even more, asking sweetly.

Hmm, yes. Yu Heng made a conscious effort to keep his eyes at eye
level, so as to avoid accidentally looking at her chest.

What was Qiao Xuan trying to do? He didnt understand why she would
want to drink with him. But he was certain she was playing with fire. If
she were to continue like this, he couldnt guarantee he could maintain his
control.

Hey, theres a little wine stain on the corner of your mouth. Qiao Xuan
saw an opening to make her move.

If she wanted to take a shocking enough photo, it must at least look like
they are kissing or hugging.

She had to take into account her lack of acting skills, otherwise it wouldnt
look realistic. So she decided to throw caution to the wind, and go all in
with a real kiss!

Qiao Xuan leaned in close and licked the corner of his month with her
tongue.

At the same time, she had secretly reached into the drawer for the
camera, but was suddenly dizzy. The camera flew out of her hand, and
her entire body was pressed down on the bed.

Ah! Qiao Xuan exclaimed.

What is it you want? Yu Heng pressed her body into the bed, eyes
probing her.

She was really testing his self-control.

Since she was challenging him, he also decided she wasnt going to
escape from his palms tonight.

I, I dont want anything ah. Qiao Xuan stammered.

Oh? Are you sure? Yu Heng smiled wickedly. The best defense is a
good offense. How about I show you, do you like this Yu Heng
caressed her legs.

Theres this kind He moved his hand, covering her round tender
breasts.

And this kind He leaned down, kissing her neck and shoulder.

Well? Yu Heng looked up into her eyes.

I, I dont know Qiao Xuan was lost in the sensation of his kiss.

What is happen? Her body felt so strange.

She felt a strange but fascinating desire from the center of her body
slowly spreading throughout. Qiao Xuan was a bit anxious, but wanted to
feel more of this sensation.

Her plan and purpose for tonight disappeared without a trace. Looking
into his eyes, she felt like she was being sucked in.

Giving up reason, she surrendered to her desire.

You want to kiss me? Yu Heng whispered in her ear, and moved to her
lips.

Qiao Xuan was helpless under his spell.

She had never intended to seduce Ji Yu Heng, so why did she suddenly
decide to do so?

Isnt this what she wanted deep within her heart? If she were honest with
herself? She had always avoided too much physical contact with the
opposite sex, yet she didnt reject his touch. His touch felt very
comfortable

Qiao Xuan stared into his eyes, full of yearning.

I Qiao Xuan opened her cherry red lips.

Yu Heng didnt let her finish, and ruthlessly kissed her. His tongue artfully
teasing her.
Qiao Xuans hands unconsciously hooked around his neck, arching her
back.

Her reaction only ignited Yu Hengs desire even more.

Hed suppressed his desire for her for a long time, afraid to frighten her so
he always held back waiting for the right time to tell her his feelings. Her
unexpected move completely broke his self-control.

He didnt want to suppress his desires anymore.

Because his feelings for Qiao Xuan were too strong, Yu Heng felt no matter
how close they were, it was not enough.

However, the night was still young, and they could enjoy sharing it
together.

CHAPTER 9

The morning sun shone through the windows into the room, falling onto
Qiao Xuans eyelids.

The temperature slowly rose, finally Qiao Xuan slowly stirred.

What Its so heavy Qiao Xuan woke up from a beautiful dream,

turning over she felt something pressing her down, so that she couldnt
move.

Qiao Xuan raised her head, and saw a thick arm across her waist.

Why? Whose arm is this?

She turned her neck around to see Ji Yu Hengs sleeping face.

Ji Yu Heng! Oh, yeah.

Last nights events suddenly flashed in her mind, and she couldnt help
but blame her traitorous heart.

The world could not possibly find a worst spy then her! From start to
finish she hadnt done one thing right. Sneaking into enemy camp but
couldnt steal anything, and now shes slept with the supposed enemy.
To say she lost something seemed wrong though. Frankly speaking, last
night she seemed to have earned something instead. Ji Yu Heng was
handsome with a good figure, and really talented in making people feel
ecstasy! Oh God, it was intoxicating!

While Ji Yu Heng was asleep, Qiao Xuan tried to sneak out.

Gently lifting the quilt, she almost had her feet out of bed when at that
moment Ji Yu Heng suddenly tightened his arm around her waist, encasing
her within his bosom.

Ah! Qiao Xuan exclaimed loudly.

Where are you going? Yu Heng said into her neck.

No, nowhere. Qiao Xuan carefully responded. She gauged that he was
either already awake or in a dream state.

She waited for a long time but when he didnt say anything, she
determined that he was just dreaming. She tried once again to get up,
but when she was halfway out of bed, his strong arms once again held her
back.

In order not to wake him, Qiao Xuan very gently reached out and pulled
the covers up.

How come youre up? Shed managed to pull the quilt halfway, when Yu
Heng suddenly spoke.

Because, because I have to put on clothes. Qiao Xuan was embarrassed

to say.

The skunk, obviously hed already woken up!

Oh, I know you didnt wear anything because I saw everything last
night. Yu Heng shifted his body, but still maintain to hug Qiao Xuan from
behind.

You Hateful, the smelly man, playing with her even now, Since
youre awake, let me up, I have a business to run.

Since all her plans have failed, she must think of another way to recoup.

Business is it? Well, then you should answer me. Why did you seduce
me last night? One hand holding her waist, the other hand supporting
his head, Yu Heng looked at her seriously.

I, how did I seduce you, you seduced me. Qiao Xuan quickly ducked her
head under the covers.
Still want to deny? Arent you afraid Ill punish you? Huh? Why was she
trying to escape?

Whats there to fear? Qiao Xuan insisted on saying.

Not afraid huh? Yu Heng suddenly nodded. Ah yes, from your reaction
yesterday, I think, you arent afraid of the punishment, but rather liked
it, am I right?

What, what, what nonsense! She hadnt expected to fall into his trap.

Are you sure ah? Yu Hengs probing hand moved up her waist.

Ah! What are you doing?! Qiao Xuan cried out.

Come on, whats been your purpose? Why follow me to the orphanage?
Why snoop around my desk? Also, why tempt me last night? If you dont
tell me today, I wont let you leave this room!

He refuses to continue this battle any longer. He must be strong and get
to the bottom of this!

I Faced with his determined attitude, Qiao Xuan was a little

frightened. If she was going to give him an explanation, might as well tell
him the whole truth.

Well, say it. Qiao Xuan moved to sit up. Alright, I admit I deliberately
engineered to get close to you, and I purposefully came to Fu Hua to find
something to threaten you with.

Yu Heng remained silent, arching his brows, waiting for her to continue.

But you cant blame me, its not all my fault! Who told you not to buy
our B & B? If you had bought it, we wouldnt be in debt right now. So my
Dad had the great idea for me to go into Fu Hua to find something to hold
over you and force you to purchase the B & B.

Wait a minute She was speaking so fast, Yu Heng was confused. You
said this is your familys B &B? So you mean, Lan Kwai Fong is your
home, and Lan Kwai Fong boss is your Dad?

Yes, yesterday when I said this was my Great Aunts place, it was a lie.
This small Lan Kwai Fong actually belongs my parents. Ive lived here my
entire life. I deliberately concealed my identity so you wouldnt discover
the connection. Last night In fact, I wanted to seduce you, I even had a
hidden camera, only I didnt expect this to happen.

There, she has told him everything.

Yu Heng listened to her confession, while trying to suppress his emotions.

In the depth of his heart, there was no anger or pain, but great ecstasy.

She really was the small Lan Kwai Fong bosss daughter? That little girl?

Yu Heng suddenly understood why from the moment he met her, he

couldnt help be attracted to her. Why he was influenced by her words
and deeds, and do things he normally wouldnt do.

Because she was hidden in his heart, from the memories of his childhood.

She represented the most pure and authentic part of himself. The
innocence hed felt hed lost as he grew into the role of General Manager.

Why give up halfway then? Yu Heng didnt let her see his inner
excitement. On the surface he was calm, doubting her words. He wasnt
going to let her off so easily.

This Qiao Xuan was at a loss for words.

It wasnt because shed suddenly become softhearted, its because she

didnt want to implicate him.

But how to say that to him? She was already embarrassed.

Is it because you have feelings for me, love me, dont want to hurt me?
Qiao Xuan hesitated before speaking, so Yu Heng simply answered for her.

That, thats not so! Qiao Xuan suddenly flushed red. I had a guilty
conscious, it didnt seem right, so I decided to leave. Even now, I have a
guilty conscious. What feelings of love?!

The usually cheerful and generous Qiao Xuan became very awkward.

Oh Yu Heng couldnt help but smile.

Having spent a considerable time around her, Yu Heng was well aware of
her personality by now. From her reaction and quick denial, he was
certain he was right.

She also loved him.

Youre willing to throw away this big fat cow, what about your family
debt?

Ill find another way ah. I came home to have good discussion with my
Dad. Who knew my Dad unexpectedly went abroad. Yesterday morning a
bunch of men came and smashed things. I was afraid the guests would
get implicated, so I sent them off. Then when I was at a loss, you showed
up, so yesterday in the spur of the moment

Oh, I see. Yu Heng nodded.

Listening to her, he finally understood what led her to seduce him last
night.

Suddenly, Yu Heng suddenly pulled her into his arms.

Huh? Yu Hengs move made her dumbstruck.

Why is he holding her all of a sudden? It felt good being held like his most
cherished possession, but was it an illusion?

The money you owe, Ill help you. Yu Heng stroked said against her ear.

He felt the fate between Qiao Xuan and he was incredible.

In order to protect the Lan Kwai Fong, he deliberately avoided them,

dismissing the acquisition. Who knew that Qiao Xuan would enter his life
and also his heart. He also fell in love with her and followed her when she
left, inadvertently returning to the first place they met, the Lan Kwai Fong.

Between the two of them was an invisible red tie, regardless of how long
or how far they were apart, eventually they will still meet each other.

You decided to buy the B & B? Qiao Xuan was surprised.

No, Im not buying. Yu Heng smiled and shook his head.

So what did you mean? Qiao Xuan pulled a disappointed look.

I mean, I can immediately help you pay off the debt. Ill lend you the
money, and I wont charge you interest. You can slowly repay me on your
own. Yu Heng patiently explained.

No interest? For real? Qiao Xuan hesitated, And? There are no other
conditions?

She was suspicious because there is no such thing as a free lunch. He

was offering this on a silver platter, it was really hard for her to believe.

Ah Youre wise, of course there is a condition. Yu Heng pinched her

chin in praise.
I knew it, just say it. Qiao Xuan waited.

The condition Is you.

Me! Qiao Xuan stared at him with large eyes.

Well, I want you to come back to Taipei with me. Yu Heng was pleased
with himself.

Back to Taipei? You mean, you want me to go back to Fu Hua to work?

This would be alright, but is the hotel that short-staffed? They lacked
enough people for her to go back to work?

Work, of course, youd want to work. I have no objection, but your most
important task is to accompany me. Yu Hengs unconsciously smiled, he
was already imagining their days together.

Accompany you? Qiao Xuans heart suddenly missed a beat.

What did he mean by that? Is he

Looking at her shy expression, Yu Heng chose not to reveal anymore.

Qiao Xuan has played with him for so long, now the tables are turned.

So do you agree or not? He ignored her questioning look and pressed

her.

I Well, as long as youre willing to help us, then I agree with your
condition. His non-reaction left Qiao Xuan feeling a bit disappointed.

Then its a deal. When everything is handled here, you can immediately
move back to Taipei.

Wait, you said for me to accompany you, but you never mentioned to
accompany you to do what? This was a valid argument. What if he told
her to accompany him to go on a business trip as his secretary, she
wouldnt know anything about that.

Good question. Youll accompany me to do what? Ill have to think about

it. Yu Heng gently kissed her and pulled her down on the bed.

Although Ji Yu Heng said to accompany him to do something, but it

seems more to it than that.

That afternoon that men came again, but this time with Yu Heng around
she was longer afraid as before.
Yu Heng wrote out a check for two million on the spot and promised the
rest three days later. The group of men were satisfied and the crisis with
Lan Kwai Fong was resolved.

Qiao Xuan spent the next few days renovating the B & B and asked Aunty
to come back to manage it before arranging to return to Taipei.

She had originally planned to live in her old residence in Taipei, but Yu
Heng wouldnt allow it. He had insisted she stay with him at the
presidential suite at the hotel. A few days after that, he informed her he
had purchased a house and that they would be moving in together.

During the day she stayed home washing and cleaning. In the afternoon,
she would go for a stroll, or go to the market to buy food. Before Yu Heng
came home from work, she will have prepared a table of hot and steaming
rich dishes, and they will have dinner together.

Although her job paid her no salary, but Yu Heng will give her a fixed
sum for household supplements every month. In addition, he also gave
her a credit card to spend as she liked, he never intervened.

In short, her role was somewhere between his maid and little wife. The
lines were vague and a little blurred, leaving her a little sad, a little
bitterness mixed with a sweet spot.

But this was not what distressed her the most.

Not long after the debt was paid off, her Dad finally came back home.
Although Ji Yu Heng didnt acquire the B & B, but he was relieved to hear
that the debt was paid off.

Out of habit, he immediately contacted Qiao Xuan, wanting to know what

happened.

Qiao Xuan found it difficult to tell her Dad the truth about how she paid off
the debt and her current situation in Taipei. If she told him the truth, hed
probably rush to Taipei and kill Ji Yu Heng.

Therefore under much consideration, Qiao Xuan told her Dad during her
period at Fu Hua, she befriended Ji Yu Heng. When he heard of her
situation, he decided to help in the name of friendship.

Although the explanation sounded a bit far-fetched, but it was a

reasonable one. She told her Dad she still worked at Fu Hua and could be
promoted to several positions, just to add to the credibility.

Yu Rong Gui was still worried about his daughter and wanted to come to
Taipei to see for himself her working environment and accommodation,
but every time she would find an excuse to refuse and dismiss the call.
Hmm The clothes smell so good ah! It was three oclock in the
afternoon, Qiao Xuan was on the balcony hanging clothes. She pressed
her face in Yu Hengs shirt, taking a deep breath, inhaling the smell of sun
mixed with his scent.

Today the housework was almost finished, then she needed to start
preparations for dinner.

For several days now shes been personally preparing Yu Hengs dinner.
Today, she suddenly had in inspiration. She didnt know what else to
prepare for him, thinking for a moment, she finally decided to go to his
favorite high-class Chinese restaurant to buy their signature braised lion
head as the main course today.

Making the trip out of the house, before long Qiao Xuan arrived at the
elegant Chinese restaurant.

She went to the counter to wait for her order. Picking up a magazine,
preparing to take a seat, she suddenly saw Yu Heng sitting in the
restaurant.

Huh? Why is he here?

Qiao Xuan put down the magazine, with a little hesitation stepped forward
to confirm.

From her position, she could only see him, but because of a screen block
she couldnt see who his guest was.

As she approached, she saw sitting opposite him, a beautiful woman with
long hair.

Who was she?

Qiao Xuan suddenly felt her heart tighten a bit.

She unconsciously stroked the pain in her chest, telling her heart to calm
down and not to speculate.

Maybe shes just a friend, or business partner: Yeah, Yu Qiao Xuan, dont
jump to conclusions.

Qiao Xuan took a deep breath, nodded firmly, then decided to go greet
him.

She wanted to trust her judgment that the beauty and Yu Heng had
nothing going on, so she should stay confident, go forward and greet
them.
As she approached, she caught a little of their conversation.

Yu Heng, in fact, I am very happy that this date is you. Im glad I didnt
refuse my Aunts kindness. The long haired beauty said shyly.

Well, uh, yes, I am also very happy. Yu Heng polite responded to her,
although a little stiffly.

Their conversation struck her like lightening, she felt her ears buzzing.
Her head became blank, completely unable to think.

What did they say? A blind date?

Ji Yu Heng has been living with her, but was still dating other women?

What does this mean? They lived together, every day she cooked for him
and did his laundry. At best, was she just his maid or his plaything?

Qiao Xuan sniffed, trying not to let the tears fall down.

What exactly was she to him?

 CHAPTER 10

Im back. Yu Heng said, entering the house.

Every time he returned to their home these were the words he would say,
it became his most favorite phrase.

Yu Heng tossed the briefcase on the sofa, loosened his tie, and followed
the aroma to the kitchen. Spotting Qiao Xuan, he embraced her from
behind.

Whats cooking today? What a delicious aroma. Yu Heng rested his chin
on her shoulder.

The first thing he would do after coming home was to go to the kitchen to
hold Qiao Xuan, and disturb her cooking. This was the greatest pleasure
in his life.

Usually Qiao Xuan would shoo him away while coquettishly ask him to
stop bothering her, however today she ignored him and didnt say
anything, just quietly letting him embrace.

Why? Mood is not good? I came back tired today, you cant even say a
word to me? Yu Heng didnt like being ignored, complaining like a child.

No, just a little tired today. Wash your hands first, dinner is ready. Qiao
Xuan looked tiredly at him with one eye, then pushed away his hands from
her waist.

Yu Heng felt something was wrong.

Not feeling well? If youre not comfortable, just tell me. Yu Heng
worriedly touched her forehead.

Really okay, you go wash up for dinner. In order not to let Yu Heng
continue to worry about her, she squeezed out a weak smile.

Oh, good. Yu Heng hesitantly glanced at her, but in the end still listen to
her.

After he walked into the bathroom, Qiao Xuans smile suddenly collapsed.

She had decided not to greet him at the restaurant, but chose to leave
quietly instead.
On the road home, she was like a lifeless doll. Dumping the groceries on
the dining table, she sat in the living room thinking for a long time.

She had been thinking, between her and Ji Yu Heng, what was their
relationship?

Because of the debt and because she loved him, she didnt think and
stupidly agreed to his conditions. Following him to Taipei and moved in
with him.

Now in retrospect, was she too naive?

She had always believed that as long as she didnt disturb the status quo,
sooner or later, she would become his wife in every way, in name and in
standing.

But today she found that idea was simply ridiculous!

With his status? Fu Huas General Manager?! In what way had she ever
thought that she could be a match for him? It was all her imagination.
Why did he give her all of this anyway?

If he really loved her, he should just say so, instead of stringing her along!

She was not a maid, was not a small wife, she was just a plaything he
used to kill the time while he found someone suitable.

Coming to this realization, Qiao Xuan suddenly felt really tired, but she
couldnt let him see her like this.

Shed accepted his help, so it was necessary to play this role. If she
accidentally revealed her feelings, hed no doubt be unhappy.

She will do her part, if only for him to be happy.

As for herself, at the end of this, she will go home to her B & B.

Im finished. Yu Heng turned off the lights in the bathroom to return to

the kitchen.

The table was already set for dinner.

We can eat after the rice is done. Qiao Xuan handed him the utensils.

Alright, Ill tell you when its done and well eat together.

Okay. Since Yu Heng spoke, she will rely on him.

Not long after, the rice was done, the braised lion head was set in the
middle of the table and the utensils were in place. The two sat down to
eat.

You worked hard, eat a little more. Seeing him not reaching for his
chopsticks, Qiao Xuan took the initiative to help put some food in his bowl.

Shed made the special trip to buy him the braised lion head, so she still
wanted him to eat a little.

Yu Heng usually could eat two, three lion heads, it was his favorite after
all, but today he suddenly had a change in appetite. The more Qiao Xuan
placed a piece in his bowl, the more he wanted to put it back.

Well, no, I dont want to eat any today. The lion head, put it away for
tomorrow night.

That afternoon, he and his blind date had braised lion head. To
continuously have it two meals in a row was really a bit greasy.

Oh. Yu Hengs words stopped her in midair.

Yes, shed forgotten, he might have eaten it this afternoon, how could he
have it again?

The special trip shed made to buy him the braised lion head suddenly had
no value.

Qiao Xuan bowed her head, quietly eating. Two tears suddenly fell
without warning.

You, what wrong? Seeing her tears, Yu Heng was surprised and
immediately put down the chopsticks. Coming around the table, he
crouched down next to her.

Everythings alright. Qiao Xuan said nothing more, but more tears
poured out.

She rushed to get away before he saw her out of control.

Really, didnt she agree not to cry in front of him? Why she couldnt
help

Qiao Xuan, tell me what happened! Yu Heng stopped her.

Im fine, dont worry. If the day comes when you meet your destiny and
decided to marry her, as long as you tell me, Ill absolutely not pester
you. Qiao Xuan wiped away tears, sobbing.
What are you talking about?

Were you not a blind date today? When I went to buy the braised lion
head, I accidentally saw you. I know Im not in the position to say
anything, but She couldnt finish her words, because Yu Heng suddenly
mercilessly hugged her.

Fool.

So she saw him this afternoon!

Ah, he was really careless. He should have known something was wrong
when he came home. Between the braised lion head tonight for dinner
and her aloofness today, how did he miss the connection?

Why didnt you come say anything? Why sneak away? Why be secretly
sad?

The thought of her alone bearing these emotions, Yu Heng felt wretched.

I am not qualified to interfere ah.

Who says youre not! Yu Heng looked at her firmly. You can be mad,
yell or scream, you can also tell me to ignore the woman and immediately
go home with you.

But, how do I do that?

Youre my woman, if you cant do that, then who can! Yu Heng yelled in
frustration.

Huh? You, what did you say? Qiao Xuan couldnt believe her ears, did
she hear wrong?

Yu Qiao Xuan, you listen me. You are Ji Yu Hengs woman, and Im your
man. No one can intervene between the two of us, including the woman
you saw this afternoon. Shes not my destiny. Shes someone I agreed to
have lunch a meal with to placate my Mom! Yu Heng said seriously.

I His statement made her scared.

What did he say? She was his woman?

So his declaration means hes serious?

Are you serious? Youre not fooling me? Qiao Xuan couldnt believe it.

Of course I am, fool. Yu Heng touched her cheeks. After coming back
from Yilan, I havent been on any dates. Todays meal was promised a
long time ago. My Mom pushed for the meal so I reluctantly agreed. This
is the last time, in the future I wont do such a thing!

Since they came back from Yilan, hed been treating her as his fiance,
making plans for their future. Besides purchasing a home together, he
was considering taking her to meet his Mom.

He was in the habit of making all the decisions, forgetting that there are
two people in this relationship. If hed told her earlier, maybe it wouldnt
have provoked her.

But, why me? Qiao Xuan felt a bit better, but was still very practical.
Im not a rich princess, not ladylike, Im just a country girl from Yilan

Qiao Xuan. Yu Heng helplessly sighed, Why do you think I wanted to

help your family with the debt? Do you think your family owed a small
amount? Even if I needed that much cash, it wouldnt be that easy.

I Qiao Xuan was rendered speechless.

When I took the helm of Fu Hua I havent been home once. Because I
met you, I decided I didnt want to live a nomadic life anymore. I bought
the house so we could build a nest together. Do you think this kind of
thing is easy to do if I wasnt serious?

Yu Heng shocked Qiao Xuan so much she couldnt move. She was filled
with too many emotions, she couldnt say a word.

But Why do you love me? Why do you want to do all this for me? Not
that she didnt believe him, but this happiness was too great, she became
inevitably more cautious.

Oh, it seems you really have forgotten me. Yu Heng rubbed her head,
smiling.

Huh?! What is he talking about? What had she forgotten?

Do you remember the toy on my desk? Actually it belonged to a little girl

a long time ago. The little girl ah, grew up much like a boy. Out of a
sense of obligation, she saw me in a bad mood, and one day pulled me
out to play. When I had to leave their home I was very reluctant, so her
Dad gave me the toy as a souvenir.

Oh. Qiao Xuan stared at him with big eyes, remembering. Its you
who stole my toy!
Oh, I stole? It was your Dad who gave it tome.

Anyway, when I returned home from school it was gone! Qiao Xuan
protested.

After so many years, she finally found the thief.

Well, to be fair you also stole something from me, so we are considered
even.

What did I steal? Qiao Xuan was dumbfounded.

This. Yu Heng took her hand and placed it on his chest, you stole my
heart.

Yu Heng Qiao Xuan felt his heart beating through her palm to her
body.

When I first met you, I was attracted to you. When you acted out of
protocol as an employee, I didnt punish you, but gave you special
treatment. When I discovered youd left without saying good-bye, I was
aware that Id fallen in love with you. Thats why I especially went to Yilan
to bring you back. Is that just playing with you?

Qiao Xuan was really moved by his confession.

Holding tightly to his waist, she buried her face in his solid chest.

Why didnt say anything before?

Who taught you to lie to me before, I was settling a score.

Hateful! Qiao Xuan punched him as show of punishment.

Well, I admit that this is my fault, I didnt tell you earlier and caused you
to misunderstand.

I know. Qiao Xuan mumbled.

Qiao Xuan suddenly thought of another important thing.

You just said you went on the blind date to placate your Mom. Does that
mean your Mom wont accept me as a daughter-in-law? In her
memories, Yu Hengs Mom was an elegant woman. Although polite and
amiable, but not as easy to be close with.

Well, could be. Yu Heng nodded.

What should we do? Qiao Xuan sounded like a deflated ball.

Dont worry, I have a way.

Really? What way?

Come here. Yu Heng suddenly pulled her in front of the windows.

Why? Qiao Xuan looked him in a confused manner.

Turn around.

From behind her he suddenly put his arms around her, kissing her neck,
his hands reaching in to caress her breasts.

Ah! Yu Heng, what are you doing? Ah Qiao Xuan was taken by
surprise, but she was also excited.

They were in the kitchen. What if neighbors saw what they were doing?

You asked what if my Mom doesnt accept you? Im going to do my best

for you ah. Yu Heng said, while removing her underwear.

Tell me seriously, what you are thinking Ah Dont She really

hated when he deliberately teased her like this.

My Mom doesnt actually ask too much of a daughter-in-law. If we hurry

to give her a baby, she will certainly love you to death.

Ah Ah Yu Heng was such a tease.

For their bright future, they now had to start the hard work ah.
 EPILOGUE

Yu Heng, is room 204 ready yet? Qiao Xuan was in the kitchen clearing
the breakfast dishes after the guests left.

Not yet. A disheveled Yu Heng came running down the stairs.

No? What about the other two rooms?

The toilet in 204 is blocked! Dont know which bastard did that. If I find
out, I must give him a good beating. Yu Heng angrily threw the tools
down.

There were six students that stayed in 204. Yesterday, it was so noisy
they had to ask twice for them to finally quiet down. Today, as they left
they were far too happy to bid farewell. Come to find out, when he went
to clean the room, it was in complete chaos.

Then you have to hurry, in three hours, a number of guests will be

checking in. Qiao Xuan warned him anxiously.

I know! Yu Heng grabbed the tools again heading upstairs.

In order to celebrate their fifth anniversary of marriage, he had thought to

bring the family to the B & B. The results were, his wife became the cook,
and he became the handyman.

Finishing with room 204, Yu Heng hurried to tidy up the other two rooms.
Finally accomplishing his tasks, he returned to the kitchen.

Wife, what is there to drink? Yu Heng put away the utensils, then went
to the counter for his reward.

Well, heres some mango smoothie. Qiao Xuan held something yellow in
a glass to his face.

Very good. Yu Heng moved to accept the prize.

But before he could taste anything, Qiao Xuan suddenly yanked it

away.

Why? Seeing his prize taken away, Yu Heng frowned.

Just now you talked to me a little fiercely. Qiao Xuan complained.

Just now? What time? Yu Heng seriously thought back.

When you said, you hurry up to tidy up the room.

Oh. Yu Heng thought. Sorry my wife, its because of the group of

young bastards yesterday. They made a mess yesterday, it got me angry.
I didnt mean to be fierce with you, dont angry ah.

Okay. Qiao Xuan accepted his apology, Since you apologized, Ill
forgive you.

Oh, anything else?

Hugging her waist, he bowed his head to gently give her a kiss.

Hurry to drink the smoothie, you must be thirsty? Qiao Xuan blushed
from his kiss, sticking the straw in his mouth.

In the six years of marriage, Yu Hengs love for her never wavered, but
grew even more. Whenever his tone was a little fierce with her, she would
coax an apology.

Oh yes, Mom called me again just now. Qiao Xuan suddenly was
reminded of this matter.

Was she asking what her baby grandson was doing? Yu Heng didnt
need to guess.

Since shes abroad, I told her to rest assured. Have fun and dont worry
about Xiao Jie, we will take good care of him. Qiao Xuan wasnt tired, she
was just afraid that her mother-in-law wasnt enjoying her vacation with
her friends in Japan.

No, it was useless to explain anyway. Shed worry regardless. Yu Heng

understood his Moms personality too well. No one was more important in
this world than her baby grandson.

Okay Oh, right, Dad says to bring Xiao Jie to Ilan to see him more
often. In addition to Yu Hengs Mom, her Dad also only thought about
Xiao Jie.

You see, we shouldve had another child so itd be fair for both
grandparents. Yu Heng joked.

I never said no, but at that time, having another child was too much to
take care of.

Now that Xiao Jie has grown up, how about we try for another one? Yu
Hengs trick had worked. When his Mom heard Qiao Xuan was pregnant
with a boy, she immediately forced him to hurry up and propose.
Because of their son, they were able to get married. In order to thank
Xiao Jie their little love, they had decided not to have a second child so
soon in order to give him all their love.

Well see, but Definitely not here.

Qiao Xuan has learned not to put her guard down lest she fall into another
one of his traps again.

Oh, okay. By the way, our son? Where is he?

Outside playing with the little girl.

Little girl? Social services hasnt come yet? Yu Heng looked out the
yard.

Not yet.

Niu Niu is a four year old little girl. The week before last, a pair of young
husband and wife came to stay at the B & B with their little girl. They
didnt expect that the very next day they ran away abandoning their little
girl at the B & B.

They left behind a note with the little girl. The note explained because
they owed a huge debt, they could not support their daughter anymore.
They hoped that good hearted people can help take care of her.

Aunty had called Yu Rong Gui and asked him what to do. Of course, Yu
Rong Guis response was to let the little girl stay at the B & B ah!

So they took care of the little girl, and contacted social services.
Yesterday, someone from the bureau finally helped the little girl get
adopted. Today they will take her away.

Today, the sun is so hot. Theyve been playing in the yard no problem?
Yu Heng worried.

Lets go out and have a look. Qiao Xuan took her husbands hand and
walked outside.

Out in the yard, the couple saw Xiao Jie teaching the little girl something.

You see, like this, if the enemy attacks you, you just poke him in the eyes
and then kick him. Seeing Xiao Jie making funny gestures with his rickety
little body, his parents chuckled.

But my hand is very short, how to hit him? Niu Niu asked.
Then you just intercom me, and Ill come and save you! Xiao Jie proudly
demonstrated how to use the walkie talkie.

Yesterday, his parents bought him this new toy.

Really? Niu Niu pressed the button on the walkie talkie to call Xiao Jie.

Ah! Did you hear? Xiao Jie excitedly let her listen to his voice.

I did. Niu Niu laughed happily.

At this time, two people appeared at the gate.

Hello, we are social services.

Yu Heng and Qiao Xuan hurried to open the gate for them, and then
picked up Niu Niu.

Niu Niu, dont worry, Uncle and Aunt has helped you find a happy home.
Go with them and you can start a new life.

Okay. Niu Niu nodded, then turned to look at Xiao Jie.

Xiao Jie was reluctant to part with her.

Suddenly, he ran forward and gave his beloved toy to Niu Niu.

You take it, if someone bullies you, you call me! Niu Niu cherished the
toy in her arms.

The walkie talkie wouldnt work at a far distance, but Yu Heng and Qiao
Xuan refrained from saying so. They just smiled at the children.

Lan Kwai Fong is full of love and hope. They hesitated to part with their
warm guests, but they know that this warmth will form a full circle. One
day, it will be back again.

[The End]