The black cloth was lifted from Meixiu's face, and a bright light greeted the woman. Her eyes blink rapidly, trying to adjust to the dark but slightly lit room.
Her hands were tied behind her back, feet freely moving as a knife was pointed towards her neck. It was loosely tied to the plank, which loosely lays on the table before her.
A sudden light opened from a window inside the room she was in. Her eyes scan the person who's unconsciously tied up while their head hung low.
It's Suyin.
The door where Suyin's room connects opens to reveal a scar-faced tattooed man going to her room. The man lays a smirk towards Meixiu, looking back at the masterpiece that lays in the room he was previously in.
"Welcome, Red Dragon."
Ah, it's not related to Suyin.
Meixiu thought the reason she and the young lady are in this state is because of Suyin's family power. She thought someone without a mind wanted to bring down the richest family in Jiangqiao.
But then she completely forgot that she is the successor of the most notorious mafia clan in the country.
Surely, someone without a mind would try and harm her.
Which, for this reason, happened to be this stupid-looking buff man with a smirk on his lips. Meixiu looked at the man without any emotion; her eyes lay a bored expression.
*
It was still early in the morning. As usual, Meixiu would go to the market to buy the necessities for the meals.
She cooked, ate, cleaned, and bid Xiaohui goodbye. It wasn't long when she finished washing the dishes when her phone rang.
Just as she was about to take a rest on the sofa.
She sighs in annoyance, not wanting to deal with anyone at the moment but didn't have a choice and decided to pick it up. Thinking maybe it was Yanlin who had news to share from Master Ren.
But as her eyes lay on the screen, Suyin's name popped out. She huffed a breath before she answered the phone.
"Hello?"
"Ms. Song, I'm sorry for the disturbance."
"Yeah, what do you need?"
"Do you happen to have any free time later on?"
"And...?"
Meixiu doesn't understand. Suyin also didn't let herself finish the statement she's about to make, wanting to hear more of Meixiu's.
The woman on the other line smiled at how the taller woman showed little interest. She quickly looked back at her grandmother, seeing the old lady with such high hopes the antique master would spend sometime with her granddaughter.
"I was invited to an antique auction that was later on going to be happening. I apologize for the short notice, Ms. Song, but are you free in the afternoon?"
Meixiu is a sucker when it comes to antiques. She only realized the value of one once she saw how it glows right in front of her eyes.
So without thinking, she agreed to the woman's invitation.
And she completely forgot to tell Xiaohui where she'll be going in the afternoon.
As soon as the clock hits 1, a car was seen just outside the premises of the lovely small house. It was Suyin's.
The elegant lady walked out of the car, with her driver following closely with a paper bag in hand. The woman decided to buy Meixiu new clothes, not wanting the taller woman to reuse what she bought last time.
And just as she was about to knock on the door, it opened, revealing Meixiu in the same clothes as what she wore when she went out with Suyin.
"Ms. Song."
Suyin greeted, bowing down to show her respect towards the taller woman. Meixiu smiled and waved at her, walking out of the house completely to lock the door.
"We can go now."
"Ms. Song, I bought you new clothes."
Meixiu's eyebrows raise at the statement. Suyin bowed her head slightly, not wanting to look into Meixiu's eyes because the woman might think the former was judging her.
"I don't want to waste the clothes you bought me last time."
"Ms. Song, you deserve these clothes, so please wear them."
At the end of the day, Meixiu still did wear the clothing Suyin bought. It was another polo shirt, but in blue.
Suyin also bought a short that is above her knee in white color and her regular sandals. Though her wrist is packing yet another luxurious watch, rich in gold and silver.
"Ms. Song, thank you for accepting my invitation."
The two are now sitting inside the car, carefully waiting for the car to stop at the hotel where the venue was taking place.
Meixiu looked at the woman sitting beside her; the latter's head was turned to the window.
The taller woman hummed in response, looking back at the window to see the scenery the nature lays.
"I love looking at antiques, and I can't say no to free antiques."
Suyin chuckled at what Meixiu said. The car stopped in front of a 5-star hotel.
Meixiu scanned the surroundings. It doesn't have any buildings beside it, nor is it near any establishment.
The next building she saw when they were going was 20 miles away from the hotel. It was meant to hold a banquet and stay for a night.
Meixiu walked out of the car, her body consciously walking towards the left side of the vehicle to open the car door for Suyin.
"Thank you, Ms. Song."
Suyin is wearing a black skirt with white buttons. Laying in her torso is a simple white polo while wearing her signature ruby necklace.
Her style signifies the elegance and beauty she grew up in.
The two walk inside the hotel, the staff greeting Suyin while they converse about who she is with. Meixiu's name wasn't heard around in this area.
As they went inside the hall, they were greeted with a bunch of men.
Those who wanted to marry the young lady of the Jia family.
"Ms. Jia, it's so nice to finally meet you."
"Would I be able to take you out on a coffee today?"
"Ms. Jia, do you recommend any restaurant to try in Jiangqiao?"
Yet the woman getting all the attention felt uncomfortable. Meixiu's eyes look at the men who approached Suyin like prey.
Their eyes lay one intention only: the wealth. The woman's eyes went back to the smaller woman, seeing the uncomfortable body language she's displaying.
Meixiu shakes her head, her arm snaked around Suyin's waist, which completely made the smaller woman jump in surprise.
But as Suyin looked at the person who snaked their arm around her waist, she couldn't help but feel the blush coming out of cheeks.
"Excuse us."
She said coldly, walking away and dragging Suyin away from the predators.
"Thank you, Ms. Song."
Suyin looked down on the ground; her eyes caught how protective Meixiu's hand lay on her waist. The latter looked back, seeing the men looking and whispering around.
"They don't know how to respect women."
Meixiu scoff before pulling Suyin over to her; this action made the woman beside her blush more in embarrassment.
"I can still feel their eyes; let me hold you for awhile, ok?"
Suyin couldn't speak; she could only nod her head to give permission to the taller woman. Her body felt hot all of a sudden; she wanted to get free, but at the same time it'd be awkward.
If this is a way to push the men away and be near Meixiu, then she'll take the chance.