Li Hua sat on the driver seat and placed her head on the car wheel. Her dark hair falling over her face as she continuously let out sighs.
This is the third time she's looking for a building to buy but nothing seems to be working out. Her father wants her to be a Doctor and that was why he sent her to Jiang city to study medicine but unknown to him, Li Hua has a secret online cosmetic business in school. It was her dream to become a CEO someday.
The Li family is one of the prestigious family in Bo town china. Chief Li is the leader of the Bo town public affairs in addition with the Ye family.
Li Hua becoming a CEO and running a cooperation will only limit her chances of finding a man and the Li family reputation will be paint black.
Li Hua knew all this but , she still wants to chase her dreams and become the woman she had always wanted to be.
Li Hua dipped her hand in her bag, brought out her phone and punched Tao Mei number inside.
" Hello Mei, are you free?" she asked
" yes I'm free. Do you want to hang out ?" mei replied from the other end of the call and Li Hua sighed.
" Yes, I will be at the hot soup restaurant in twenty minutes" Li Hua told her and ended the call.
~~ Mei Hot Soup Restaurant ~~
Li Hua walked into the mini restaurant that was own by her friend mei.
She saw mei giving instructions to her employees and she approached her.
Mei approached her, gave her a hug and said " Hua you're here"
Li hua hugged her back and they both went to sit at the corner of the restaurant.
Mei offered Li Hua a plate of hot soup and soda. She pulled off her apron and hung it at the side of the chair.
Li hua spooned soup in her mouth and mumbled
" taste nice"
" why does your face sucks?" Mei questioned with her hands supporting her jaws.
" Got engaged to that brat" Li Hua answered .
" You mean Ye Zheghai?" Mei asked
" Do I need to mention his name before you know ?" Li Hua answered with her own question and Mei pout at her.
" well, that's a good new. Are we starting the wedding plans now? Is that why you came?" Mei asked enthusiastically.
Li hua dropped her spoon and raised her head to look at Tao Mei in the eyes.
" bullshit! You know I don't take satisfaction in him"
" Does it matter?" Tao Mei asked .
" of course it matters. How do I survive with a man I don't love?" Li Hua replied more like a question.
" as time goes on, you will learn to love him. You might not love him now but when you start living together, your feelings will develop towards him" Mei explained and Li Hua went back to eating her hot soup.
" I can't Mei, I know this engagement is to strengthen the friendship between the Ye and Li families" Li Hua spoke out after a brief silence.
" The engagement has been officialized. Does it matter if it's to reinforce the friendship between the two families? Is there anything you can do about it? Of course not"
" You're right. The engagement has been officialized and there's nothing I can do about it but that doesn't mean I'm acknowledging it," Li Hua said and uncap the soda bottle.
" Li Hua" Tao Mei called and Li hua raised her brows at her.
" How about the hospital project your dad is doing for you?" Mei asked
" The facility has been constructed. Just the equipments remaining" Li Hua replied.
" Your father is so good to you. I can imagine you as the director of your own hospital in one month time already"
" Don't flatter me. It's not like I still own it. You know the reason why I studied medicine " Li Hua said.
" I know. Just a reminder, I will be opening a branch of my restaurant there for your patients" Tao Mei told Li Hua with a grin on her face.
" you can even move there. It will be better to see each other often" Li Hua replied .
Mei leapt up in joy and walked around to give Li Hua a hug.
" That's my best friend " She mumbled on Li Hua hair and she chuckled .
They chatted for what seems like two hours before Li Hua decided to go home .
" Good bye Mei" Li hua bade Tao Mei goodbye and grabbed her handbag from the table.
" Drive safely and call me when you get home " Mei replied and Li Hua walked out of the restaurant.
" Boss, don't you think Miss Li dressed different today ?" one of the employees asked Tao Mei.
" Li Hua could be like that sometimes. It all depends on her mood" Mei replied
" Oh I see" The employee drawled
" now get back to work. " Tao Mei urged them and went back to the kitchen to check on the cooks.
----The Li Mansion-----
" welcome young madam" the servants greeted Li hua as she made her way upstairs .
" Li Hua"
" what is it mother?" Li hua asked with a lazy voice .
" Ye zheghai called. Why aren't you answering his calls?" Meirong asked with a high pitch voice .
" my phone battery died" Li Hua lied .
" Hurry up and charge it. He said both of you have a date tomorrow and he will like to discuss the details with you" Meirong said and Li Hua nod her head before taking the remaining stairs to her room.
With a sigh, she pushed the door to her room opened and went inside. Her silhouette still smell of lavender and her handbag smell of mints .
She pulled her silhouette and hanged it in her wardrobe then went back to pick the bag on the bed.
She picked it up but have the urge to place it close to her nose. She did and the faint scent of mint filled her nose. She drew her nose closer to the bag and sniffed on it. She needed more of it, it smell nice and she wanted more of it .
" Ew it belongs to that arrogant brat I bumped into " she gaged and threw the bag on the bed.
Her chest rose and fell in anger as she approached the full length mirror in her room.
" am I really ugly?" she asked her reflection.