The following several days were spent by Young Master Fu and Young Mistress Liu cooperating, gathering information, and attempting to identify the source of the threats against her.
They visited with attorneys and financial consultants, poring over paperwork and contracts to look for any hints.
Also, they made contact with people they knew in the business sector in an effort to learn more from anyone who could have knowledge on the subject.
Young Master Fu and Young Mistress Liu felt their friendship deepen as they worked together.
He was always there for her, giving her the encouragement and support she needed.
One evening, they were seated next to each other in his study, which was filled with folders and heaps of documents.
Young Master Fu raised his head and smiled at her.
He responded, "I know this has been difficult for you.
"But, I want you to know that you have my support.
I'll be at your side no matter what happens."
Young Mistress Liu had a surge of emotion in her heart.
While she was aware of her emotions for him, she had never been able to bring herself to admit it.
Now, as she gazed into his eyes, she experienced a spurt of bravery.
She continued, scarcely raising her voice above a whisper, "You know."
"I believe that I am falling for you."
Young Master Fu's face softened, and he extended his hand to receive hers. He responded, "I think I'm falling in love with you too.
A quick knock on the door interrupted their kissing as they were leaning in. Young Master Fu sprang to his feet while wearing a worried face.
He replied, "It's probably nothing," and then he went to answer the door.
Nevertheless, as he opened it, he saw a bunch of men outside with their features contorted into obscene sneers.
One of them growled, "Give us the girl." "We're aware she's here."
Young Master Fu stepped forward with clasped fists as his expression intensified. You must first go through me, he added.
Young Mistress Liu had a wave of adoration and thanks.
With Young Master Fu at her side, she was confident that she could handle anything.