" Young master, we've arrived ", the assistant's voice Cheng Feng nodded and got off. The car stopped in front of an ancient styled villa, a butler greeted him, " Welcome young master, old master is already waiting for you ". He just nodded, without showing any displeasure or arrogance. It was quite a rare scene to see him so calm and almost relaxed, as if he was the most well behaved kid on earth.
He walked in, followed by his secretary. As soon they reached the doorstep, a stern looking person was sitting with his back straightened. In the mist of gray hair, a few were already white. " Good evening grandfather ", " You brat, if I didn't call you, would you come here to visit this old man ? ". Cheng Feng's brows arched slightly, with an unusual smile on him. He sat in town and picked up the teapot, pouring the fragrant drink in three cups, " Here, drink it while it's still hot. Perfect for the chilly weather ". He waited patiently for his grandpa to drink first, while he handed the third cup to his assistant. He drank only after him, he could see that the old man was happy about his actions. " So, what did you call me for ? ", " Brat, I heard that you're gonna to marry soon, who's the girl ? ". A muffled laugh was quickly suppressed, Chen Feng ignored his assistant's behavior, while answering the elder, " She's the firstborn of the Zhao Family, Zhao Xue Li ". " What a peculiar name, mnnn…. Anyway, do you like her ? ". Hearing this question, he sighed, " Grandfather ", " Yes ? ", the old man was keeping a straight face, but his eyes betrayed his real expression. " Do you expect me to lose my head for a girl who I just met a few days ago ? Furthermore she was picked but that woman ". The Zhang patriarch nodded, agreeing with his grandchild's words, " But you didn't refuse it brat. How come ? ". Since this was pointed out, he had to explain ," On our first meeting we agreed both to hold a contract marriage, so both sides will not lose anything ". " Ah, you never change, I'm afraid if you keep going like this, I won't be able to hold your kids before I die, tsk ". Chen Feng wanted to leave, when he was called over, he already knew where this talk was going to . " Stop you nagging, you're still healthy, you still have a long way to go ". The elder smiled hearing this, he warmly patted his head, " Brat, remember that you have to treat the girl rightfully, she's a pitiful kid too ". Chen Feng nodded slowly.
With a slight frown he went back to his house, strangely even his assistant was silent. The old man said that Xue was a pitiful kid, so he already investigated her situation. Maybe he already met her and had taken a liking to her ? Thinking about the possibility of this happening, he could only feel suspicious. It'd be better to do further investigations. He recalled the engagement party, her crystalline laughter at the word of death, what on earth was she thinking at that moment ? Also he recalled the moment when she fell unconscious after taking a few sips of that drugged drink. A slight ache grabbed his heart, her fair skin became almost deathly pale, as if her life could slip at any moment. And before all of this mess, she laughed.
" Young master, we've arrived. Today's schedule is empty, what should I arrange ? ". Hearing no response from him, he decided to give him a suggestion. Of course it was to visit his fiancee. As he opened his mouth, " We're going to stylist Yu's residence, at 4 pm ". Assistant Lu blinked his eyes, trying to confirm that those words came out from that cold piece of wood. A glare stopped his thoughts, " Hahaa, sure, I'll arrange it immediately ". He picked up his phone to announce the owner of the house for the visit, while his master had already disappeared inside his apartment.
In a cozy dining room Xue held a mesmerized gaze as she was carefully tasting the dessert on her plate. It had a thin, crunchy base, then a layer of dense pinkish cream coated with a violet jam. Puffs of cream were completing the top with a few fresh cherries. The dessert spoon easily cut the cheesecake dawn, the amount of the spoonful was just right to savor the flavors. Neither too much or too less. Near her, Mei Lin was smiling while looking at her muse. How could such a pure and innocent creature exist in this era ? This dessert was noted down on her small notebook, where she usually drew the sketches of her future designs. A notification popped on her phone's screen, it was that guy's secretary, ' Miss Yu, young master will come here at 4 pm for his fiancee '. Her brows twitched, this…. it wasn't his own home, and he dared to do as he pleased, tsk. But at least his helper had manners, he announced the visit in advance.
" Little Xue, we'll have guests in the afternoon, that young master of the Zhang family ", she absolutely refuses to call him as the future husband of her precious muse. It felt like giving a pearl to the mud, it was clearly a waste. Luckily it was a contract marriage, so she'll have to stick to that stone only for a year.
" Oh ? Why ? ", " aha…. that guy didn't say anything about it, tsk, so irresponsible ". Xue nodded, anyway she felt tired and had no intention to go out in the afternoon, a nap seemed a nice option to do. Especially when she had to digest her lunch.
After they finished the meal, Xue asked the butler to wake her up an hour before the guest arrived, so she could get ready in time. As she yawned, she went first in the bathroom to brush her teeth and wash her face. Then she took the kitten who was curled on her shoulder, to put it on her pillow. She pulled on the blanket and was ready to rest comfortably.