Lui Zilong, the older son of Liu Family also known as the First Young Master, arrived first in the dining area for breakfast. When he came back yesterday, it was already late so he didn't meet any of his family members.
Madam Liu came few minutes later followed by his father and finally Liu Zijian.
"While I was away did something happen?" Liu Zilong initiated the conversation. It was actually a standard question every time he's back but when he saw his younger brother's reaction, he was surprised. His vision then moved to his parents and saw his mom who was controlling herself not to smile. "Did Mom prank you?" He teasingly asked Zijian who was quietly eating with dark expression. Of course his brother didn't answer.
In order to avoid spilling the beans after seeing her younger son's not so good mood, Madam Liu asked her older son instead, "How was your trip?"
Even though he wanted to probe about the prank of his mom to his younger brother, it was clear to him that both party didn't want to talk about it. But how could he afford to miss the details. He would eventually find it out later.
"It was successful, mom. K Country is only the first in our 5-year global expansion plan."
Madam Liu's eyes got bigger and almost spit out the food she just took in making her coughed a little. Her minor reaction wasn't left unnoticed by the three men specially her husband.
Although Master Liu didn't say anything, he more or less deduced why his wife had that particular reaction. His lips slight curled and he softly shook his head.
Madam Liu was unbelievably quiet for the rest of the meal. When the men left, she immediately contacted Han Meixiu but she couldn't get a hold of her.
That girl was actually dragged out of the hotel by Li Xiaozhi to jog around the park nearby and left her phone in the room.
Han Meixiu was cursing Li Xiaozhi in her heart. 'If she really wanted to jog, why drag her out?' She was crying silently. This scenario actually happened several times when they were still studying. Li Xiaozhi could run for about 3 to five rounds but she could barely finish 1 and she's already exhausted. She could do some outdoor activities provided that there should be ample time to rest but with Li Xiaozhi, the resting maximum time was always 1 minute.
"You should seriously exercise. You're so weak." Li Xiaozhi said as she sat beside her in the bench while holding a bottle of water that was half emptied.
"I'm not like you. I don't plan to be part of the military!" Han Meixiu angrily responded.
"Since you decided to unfold your parent's mystery you'll be needing physical strength. Gathering information is easier said than done. You might be in danger anytime and the best you can do is to run so you need to build up your stamina."
She knew that the moment she let her curiosity invade her mind, she has to change her lifestyle. When the finished tossing the coin last night, the head that represents the opening of the Pandora box appeared more than the tail, she was actually surprised that she felt happy with the result.
Han Meixiu looked up. The clear blue morning sky made her mind relax thus she slowly closed her eyes and breathed in and out. The fresh air filling in her lungs gave her a sense of assurance that eventually, everything would be fine.
They went back after taking a short break, took a shower and went out again to look for a suitable apartment for Han Meixiu. It was already past 1 o'clock in the afternoon when they found a good place.
Han Meixiu and Li Xiaozhu separated after eating lunch together. When the former arrived in her hotel she was really worn out. She directly took a quick shower to freshen up. She would be moving to her new place the day after tomorrow so she needed to buy some supplies. The place was fully furnished so buying appliances was luckily crossed out.
The next thing she needed to do was to prepare joining Emerald Imperial Hotel. According to Li Xiaozhi, her mother worked under its Convention and Events Department. Her background was finance and was knowledgeable in IT so she's more suitable to be working under Finance Department. However, she wanted to know why her mom chose C&E when she's into those account books. Finance Industry is the strength of her mother's family,The Zhangs.
She was actually thinking to start as an entry level in C&E Dept. It was also in time that they needed more man power for the upcoming big event. Since it would probably be a temporary job, she didn't mind to not practice her degree.
Imperial Chain of Hotels, the mother company of Emerald Imperial Hotel, actually changed its ownership recently. Under its new management, a lot of changes were happening.
Emerald Imperial Hotel being the largest and most luxurious hotel located in the capital, was the chosen location to held the ceremony of welcoming the new owner who was also the upcoming Head Chief. Other hotels located outside the capital would be 'inspected' later on.
The ceremony of welcoming the new Head Chief was the top priority of the management. Li Xiaozhi's sister-in-law, the Head Director of Human Resources of Imperial Chain of Hotels, was extremely busy training, evaluating and filling in the appropriate people to different positions.
When they called her earlier she just mentioned to send Han Meixiu's personal details and to report three days from today to start the latter's 'training' prior to the big event.
After contemplating about her schedule for the following days while drying her hair, she fell asleep.
She woke up and realized that it was already dark outside. It was also the time she remembered to check her phone and found out that Aunt Yi Min actually called her several times.
She knitted her eyebrows. It was just yesterday when she warned her not to call to avoid being discovered by Liu Zijian. How come her Aunt Yi Min called her?
Upon checking that it's almost midnight, she decided to call her Aunt Yi Min tomorrow. She then ordered room service because she was clearly starving.