"What is it, grandfather?" Li Jun Wei asked, his tone sounded solemn.
" 'That person' has come back. And his aim is..." The Old Master continued. "Rian."
The grip on top of the table grew firmer, an icy frost formed on Li Jun Wei's eyes as the Old Master mentioned 'That person'.
As if it was a taboo word between them, the Old Master and Li Jun Wei couldn't hide their hostility toward 'that person'.
"Where is he?" Li Jun Wei asked with a murderous tone as if he was about to hunt down the person they were talking about.
"We still don't know his whereabouts at the moment. The last time we spot him was at Nagoya Airport. However, we lost him yesterday. For now, protect Rian!" The Old Master answered.
"Of course." Li Jun Wei answered. After he ended the call between him and the Old Master, Li Jun Wei leaned his back with a still dark face.
"Li Lian." He mumbled.
"No matter what I will never let you experience those again."
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Waking up from her deep slumber, Li Lian stretches her back before moving on to her daily morning routine.
'5th of June' Finally, the awaited day for many people came.
The day when the singing audition would be held and the day when the trap has been placed perfectly for her.
Li Lian put on a traditional Chinese style light dress with a golden flower pattern.
Finishing her perfect dress with light slightly innocent yet strong makeup, Li Lian stood up to the mirror and check her unwanted flaw for a few moments before making a victory pose to cheer herself.
'You can do it, Li Lian!! Fighting!!'
Li Lian stepped out of her room, tuck her straight brown hair to the back of her ears. The contrast of the beautiful brown hair and the ivory-colored dress.
The servants who were about to greet her were amazed as soon as they saw her elegant smile that was akin to a mesmerizing butterfly in the morning, bringing the dew as the sun rises.
Chattering grew louder as Li Lian left the second floor.
"Wow..."
"The mistress is so beautiful!!!"
"I agree!! I could understand why the master fell for the mistress!!"
"Yup! Yup! Beautiful faces like a carved western doll, the heart of gold, voice akin to an angel, and elegant aura fitting for the lady of the house... She's the best mistress I have ever seen!!!"
"I agree!! After I watched her singing competition video, I completely became a die-hard fan of hers!!!"
"Having such an exceptional daughter such as our mistress, her family must be very proud of her!"
"True!!"
The servants who have gained deep respect toward Li Lian were very proud to have Li Lian as their mistress.
Unlike the life, she once had in Xie Household, where she was always condemned by her sister, parents, and even servants, Li Lian's life in Li Jun Wei's residence was always peaceful. Especially when Li Jun Wei was there by her side.
Day by day come, Li Lian noticed that her affection for Li Jun Wei grew.
Like a cherry blossom on a cup. Sooner or later overflow and color the world with a tint of pink.
Just like this by his side, forever.
When she came home later.
If she won the audition and was chosen to be the singer. How would he react?
Would he show her that gentle, proud smile once again?
Li Lian smiled softly imagining Li Jun Wei's expression as she told him the good news and entered the car. "To the Opal Building."
The chauffeur nodded and carefully brought the mistress of the house toward her destination.
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On the other hand, at the Opal Building.
Qing Jiang Mei slammed the table harshly. "Don't joke with me!! Do you know how hard I have made this song? And you want me to shut up and just take a newbie singer just because she's the daughter of the biggest sponsor for the movie?!"
Director Gu frowned and rolled his eyes to the man who kept on complaining next to her ear until his ears were burning. "Songwriter Qing Jiang Mei!! You should know your limit! You are not the one who's handling this project!! I am the one who made this movie! Should I listen to you only because you are the songwriter for this movie?"
Qing Jiang Mei scoffed. "Know your limits? Should you really be saying that to me!? You should be the one to understand your limit!! You dared to order us to keep opening the audition but reject all of them except the person you are designed to choose?! Even if we could lie, the ears wouldn't lie! And people would know what you have done! Did you understand just what have you done and the effect of your action later?! "
Finally, at the end of his anger, the short-tempered Mr. Gu angrily threatens. "Songwriter Qing Jiang Mei! I'm warning you! If you dare to oppose me once again! I would cancel all our contracts! Including the people in your studio!"
Qing Jiang Mei clicked her tongue in disdain and grip his hand before walking out of the room and slammed the door furiously.
"That f*cker! How could he let those singers that would come to the audition stand on a burned bridge?! F*ck him!"