The first Saturday of the new year came sooner than Fu Hua had hoped. Evening came and she was headed to her destination. An hour later and the taxi had arrived at the Plains Hotel. An 80 story tall hotel. One night's stay was probably a month's salary for Fu Hua.
Standing in front of the large hotel was in reality very intimidating. In all her life, she never thought she would be here. She's only seen pictures but now...she was really going to get to see the 30,000 sq. feet ballroom.
Dressed in a long off the shoulder white dress, Fu Hua made her way in.
For Li Dong Hai's birthday, the hotel was completely booked. When Fu Hua walked in, everything was filled with fancy gold and silver decorations and a newly placed chandelier the size of a large round table hang on the ceiling.
The real excitement was the ballroom. Fu Hua kept her composure while handing her invitation to the service man at the door. When the door opened, her eyes were in heaven. She couldn't even count how many diamond chandeliers there were hanging on the ceiling. Not to mention the tall clear cocktail tables filled with colorful drinks. This is what paradise looked like to her.
Fu Hua was quite under-dressed compared to the hundreds of people in brand name dresses and suits. The way they dressed was almost as if they were competing for who had the most expensive outfit and jewelry. But all this didn't matter to Fu Hua. She picked up a blue cocktail from the table and took a sip. Even this simple drink was good. Rich people sure had it all.
Her mind wandered around. She had completely forgotten her whole goal of coming here. Finding Li Dong Hai.
That would have to wait even longer. She spotted the snack table. Who knew one small plate could fit so much. Several baguettes, caviar, shrimp and lobster later and Fu Hua's stomach was also in paradise.
Back to finding him.
Fu Hua didn't know how long she had been wondering around like a lost child.
No Li Dong Hai in sight.
*Growl* Fu Hua gently placed her hand on her stomach. "Dang it tummy. Why now of all time." Thanks to the hearty snacks she had a half hour ago, her stomach was now paying for it. She quickly ran to find the nearest bathroom.
Every hallway she turned to didn't have a bathroom. She was beginning to question what was wrong with this hotel. No bathrooms? Did rich people not need to do their personal business either?
Minutes later and she was in a cross way between four hallways. She saw the sign. The bathroom was right there but he was also right there. Fu Hua was going to walk over until she overheard their conversation.
Fu Hua put her back against the wall. She sneakily peeked in the corner. "Meng Feng?" She was surprised to see Meng Feng there. All these years and those two assholes were still friends. She couldn't believe it. Thinking about it, this was like that day in college all over again. Dong Hai and Meng Feng were talking in the hall as Fu Hua hid behind a wall.
"Dong Hai, are you sure she will come?" Meng Feng did not believe that Dong Hai could lure Fu Hua here. But all he got was a smug smile from Dong Hai.
"I bet you she will be here."
"But don't you think you are being too mean. Just imagine how embarrassed she would be when she learns your identity." Meng Feng was Dong Hai's best-friend. It was natural for him to know about the encounter between Dong Hai and this mysterious girl.
"Embarrassed?" Dong Hai didn't understand. Why would she be embarrassed. "Just wait until I announce that I am the heir to TechStar Corporation. I will then ask her in front of everyone to be my girlfriend." He proudly explained his intentions of having her here. Didn't she say she was the girlfriend of the future heir? He had no doubt in mind that she would agree. Lying that she was the girlfriend of a rich heir. This woman in his mind was clearly a gold digger. But Meng Feng had to pop his bubble. "I'm afraid that dream of yours might be a little hard to realize. Did you forget that your father has commanded you to meet his old friend's daughter tonight?"
The excitement on Dong Hai's face darkened. "That woman? If she knows shame, she wouldn't be here today. My father says she's a good girl but which good girl would simply flaunt themselves at a man."
"Dong Hai ah~" Meng Feng shook his head disapprovingly. Whoever this lady was, was going to regret it very much. "Did you forget what your father said? If you don't date her, he would cut off all your money supply. Is it worth angering your father for one beautiful girl?" Meng Feng reminded him.
"I am my father's only son. The future heir of TechStar. I don't believe that he would cut my money supply over this small issue."
*Ring* *Ring*
Dong Hai's phone rang. After taking the call, he and Meng Feng headed back to the ballroom.
Once again Fu Hua was left alone. She was more dumbfounded than embarrassed. Li Dong Hai was the heir of TechStar? What kind of joke was this? Only thing she regretted was saying it in front of him that day. How foolish she must have looked in front of him. But the good news was that she would never have to see him again in this beautiful appearance.
For she had already starting calculating her next move against him. Fu Hua made a small phone call to Dong Hai's father and left.
Back at the ballroom, Dong Hai was looking for Fu Hua. If she wasn't here, how was he supposed to ask her to be his girlfriend. Everything was planned out already. The confetti, the hundred red roses and diamond necklace. All he needed now was her to complete the plan.
That night, Dong Hai stood next to the door eagerly waiting for her. Just like that, his party ended with him standing at the door. She never came...