They say that the external world is a graveyard for women … a homeless woman would be definitely be dead after being in the streets for just few days… there are many wolves outside which make use of them and exploit them, then throw them as dead bodies in the wilderness… that's why many women struggle to keep their homes as united as possible … even if this means sacrificing their physical and mental health … a homeless women is a shame in society… and that's what every single women should avoid at any cost …
Rich families … or at least ...rich ladies are not afraid of being homeless, because at least they have a stable income… and at least one house or apartment under their names… if in any case, they are chased away, they still have a shelter that protects them from being thrown into the streets… yet poor ladies suffer a lot while being homeless…
Mei Mei ... comes from a rich background… but for the sixteen years she lived with the Li family as Feng Li's daughter, she had nothing under her name… neither an apartment, nor a share or not even a small bank account… she had absolutely nothing… contrary to Rilla who had everything.. the difference between Rilla and Xian Mei is that the former had her parents backing her up, while Xian Mei had nothing and none to take care of her… in her sixteenth birthday, that none remembered, she decided to leave the Li family and live her life outside… becoming the homeless Li princess …
The Li family had no idea what she suffered for these seven years, they did not even try to trace her or to find her whereabouts!! This was the opposite of now… When Jiao Hua discovered that Mei Mei had left the Li mansion, he panicked, and he even sent his best bodyguards to look for her… After she returned, her grandfather made sure she has already her own bank account, her father's shares; not as much as Rilla had, but giving her Feng's shares in the Li group means that Jiao Hua had already recognised her as his own granddaughter… Hua's behaviour triggered more sense of jealousy especially from Dei Li's side, and Rilla's mother who, for some reasons, think the Xian Mei is the danger that they need to get rid of … for all these six months of Mei's return to the Li's, there wasn't a day where they didn't set her up in front of her grandfather…yet, this latter never gave them a favourable response…always finding an excuse to Mei to escape the situation…everyone, then, wondered what spell did she cast on him to be this forgiving to her…But in spite of this, he never openly spoke up for her, or protected her in front of the others…which made them question his stance towards Mei Mei's existence as a Li's member.
As days go, since her return, Mei was patient with her aunts… the maids always talked about how weak she is since she has none to support her in this family… but Sheila always stood up for her… and never let any maid get out with any offensive word towards Mei punishing them every time they do… although she is not the main maid or the butler of the house, but she acts like one, and Jiao Hua never punished her…
Although everyone took Mei Mei as a book-worm, none actually knew the real personality of her… she always hides her true feeling behind that smile, when she wants to reply to their words, she shoots out a quote from a book to belittle their understanding and their intelligence, because they usually ask her what she means; "they are slow-witted" she always describes them to Sheila… the reality is that she had never took them seriously to begin with… none saw her true face …and maybe that's what Jiao Hua fears more… "at the end she is the daughter of Jia Ni… Jia Ni that the Li's would never forget" he always thought whenever he stays alone in his study room looking deep to the shelters of that library… it seems like that old library holds a heavy secret which can never be engraved… she reminds him of her mother… she keeps reminding him of the past he would never to forget…but never wants to talk about it openly with Mei Mei… may be the distance between Xiao Mei and her family was because they never talked to her about her parents … so she always thought she is a guest that will leave at anytime… that's why she acts independently but respectfully towards him… her quite personality left no way for her aunties to find any mistake in her to oblige her to leave…she keeps her distance… the more days go on, the more distant she becomes… and the more mysterious she seems to them…
None actually knows what she has become during these seven years… the reality they did not know is that she was once a genius, and now she became someone who can devour them at once, and make them go bankrupt at one finger's move if she ever wants… but for her, this Li mansion is a shelter for the moment… none knows what she hides…and why she keeps a low profile and why she is patient with her aunts especially. The one that really touched something real about her was Yue Jun… she already told her brother Wang about how she sensed that threatening aura in her smile…but she could not know really what is…
Yue is a simple person, she was raised by her family to be the Jun's pearl…that's why many people tried to get close to her… or even to kidnap her for the sake of exchanging money or even information… however, with Wang Lei as the new head of the Jun's family…none could ever hurt a single hair of her… yet there are moment, when her family cannot protect her… they might be busy and cannot be there for her.. she was already aware of this, that's why she always had a very limited friend circle, and never goes out unless it is an emergency… she never wants to put her family in front of any danger, that's why she is always obedient to her brother's words…
The day where Wei Jun went to the date with Rilla
After Wei Jun left, Wang has already went to work as he had a meeting in the company with foreign clients… he was accompanied by his father and his grandfather. This shows how important the client was. At home, Yue and her mother were accompanying each other for the morning breakfast… chatting about Wei Jun's date… the mother was not really into the brother's choice, saying that Rilla cannot fit their family… she will be another impediment to the Jun's; especially, with the coming events… it seems that the marriage is not the only thing that the Jun's are waiting… but there are even more… Just like Mei Mei sensed… their eyes were not only looking for a bride…but they had something hidden behind this marriage… Sally never misses a chance to talk about Mei Mei … and how she fits the Jun's… Yue then questioned whether her mother find her suitable as Jun's daughter in law or she sees that she fits especially one of her brothers "Mom, you seem fond of her, did you choose one my brothers to her?" she questioned.
Sally smiled beautifully "you know.. Your brother…is very pressured by the family's business and family's matters… he is busy all the time… I feel like we are all a burden on him" she said..
Yue: "you mean brother Wang, isn't it?" she totally agrees to her mother's words… but as the family's ladies what could they do to help him? "all we can do is to protect ourselves and obey his orders" she adds..
"That's I am saying… Rilla doesn't fit?" Sally quickly retorted "adding one more lady who is as useless as we are now would add more pressure on your brothers…don't you agree?"
Yue asked what her mom thinks!! "so what's the solution then?" she asked..
Sally thinks that if Rilla is put in danger, the whole world will know… people as the Li's would definitely come open to the world and try to get the people's sympathy… this was and this is their own way of dealing with things… but this is different from Wang's way, who works in silence… he never attracts neither media nor anything else while dealing with their own problem, unless it is part of his plan…that's why the stocks' price of their group never landed… "Although I said yesterday I like Mei Mei because she is true to herself, and she had that natural personality…the reality is that she is stronger than Rilla… and she is… kind of like your brother…someone who do things silently… she is different" she adds..
Yue chimed in with her agreement to what her mother said ... as if she already know more about Mei..but she keeps that to herself "that's true mom… she is different… and strong!!"..
The Jun's have already witnessed how the Li's do not really care about Mei, and "if she becomes the Jun's daughter in law, could the Li's even care about her if she is ever in danger?" Yue asked
Sally and Yue felt sorry for her… a girl in their society always need the support of their family… and Mei Mei at her age now, never felt the real meaning of the family… "I really hope she can join our family" Sally sadly added ... her words bear not only her sadness towards Mei Mei… but also an unspoken grieve and sorrows of some past she has forgotten.
Upon seeing her sad face… Yue quickly promised that she will do something about it "if they have really a common fate, they would have a fateful date that will bring them together, rest assured mom!!".
The two ladies are very precious to the Jun's males, one is the mother, the other is the little pearl…so, none of them should be hurt by any means… it is just that Lady Sally had a big blow some time ago that led her to have an amnesia…that's why Wang had elevated the degree of their safety… the rule is that none of them should leave the mansion without having bodyguards with them.. Yue should always report her whereabouts each time she goes outside… she needs to report the person she goes out with… and why they need to meet… although to anyone, this would be very annoying, Yue never complained about it because she already knows that this is for her safety… she never lied or tried to escape her bodyguards… but seven months ago… Yue lied to her brothers as something really bad happened at that time.. and because of some reasons... she never told them..
There are times when she feels suffocated, but she could never complain…because she is already aware of their situation, she has only one close friend "Yao Yao"…they are studying together… Yao Yao comes from a poor background, she works in many different vacant post to pay for the prestigious school fees… there are times where Yue wants to help her but she could not do so…because her brothers do not allow it…that's why there are times when she felt remorseful for not doing as much as she can for her… this gap between the two is immense, but Yue had never felt that it affected their friendship…that's why she values it very much.
While having the breakfast with her mother, Yue received a call from Yao Yao…this latter asked her to meet in the coffee shop that she works in… Yue accepted as she felt that Yao Yao was nervous ... she thought that she had a fight with her boss, and maybe she needs her friend's help ... Yue is from the Jun's and thus she holds their power… "helping her to solve this problem is the least I can do" she thought.
Upon reaching the coffee shop, Yue asks the bodyguards to wait for her outside the shop, because it is crowded and she will not be in danger inside…
While entering the shop…She called her friend, but she didn't answer… Yue felt worried about her… and she tried to call her again…and there was no answer too… she looked right and left and she didn't see her anywhere… and she intends to go to the place where the staff take a rest…at this moment, she receives a message telling her to come to the first floor table 20.
When Yue arrived, there was a strange man sitting in that table… she asked him whether he has mistaken the table, because this table is booked by her friend… the man looked with a scary look and showed her Yao Yao's phone… Yue panicked … and looked outside … unfortunately, she could not see her bodyguards, and the man snatched her phone … he signalled to her to sit… Yue was scared… she knew that it was a trap set to catch her… they used her only friend to catch her… she was scared …confused and couldn't think of a way to escape the situation.
The man finally spoke "finally we got you little Jun!!" he looked at her with a sly smile..
Yue was scared… not only that she is afraid that they will hurt her… but she was afraid that they will spoil her brother's plans… many things will happen if they catch her…
The man added with a secret voice "you need to follow my orders from now and on!! Do not think of doing anything stupid lady Jun" he said with a cunning voice.
Yue started to think about how she would escape… Wang Lei always taught her what do in situations like these… he already expected this… surely he will come to help her… "Calm down Yue Jun.. Calm down!! Breath!!" she thought…
The man hold her hand and squeezed it "have you heard me!! Do not think of doing anything wrong! Your brothers are busy right!! We already know that… none will come to help you!! He adds…
Yue was scared as she already knows her brother is meeting the foreign clients and the meeting will take the whole day… and Wei Jun went on a date with Rilla… "this man is right.. none will come to help me!!...if there was really anyone who can help at this moment!!" she said while squeezing her hands.."… but at least she is a Jun's member … she cannot be defeated just with this simple plan… she remembers her brothers teaching her.. that she should not put herself in danger by trying to escape.. she needs to stay calm.. and think of way to escape while the men are busy with something!!"
Yue tried to gain some time… then said that her bodyguards are in the front door and they will not let them get away..
The man laughed as he already prepared a back up plan.. he told her not to worry about that because there is a back door in the staff restrooms … and his men are waiting them there..
She was scared… she squeezed her hand out of anger as she could not do anything … and she just needs to wait for her brother's help… at this moment a lady passed by their table… Yue holds the lady's hand and squeezed it… then she stands up to face her "Oh look who is here!! Why are you here?" she said without looking at her face!
Although Yue did not know who the woman was, all she wanted at that moment is to signal to that woman that she is in danger and she needs help… at the surprise, the woman was Xian Mei… Upon seeing her face, Yue's eyes were already full of tears!! Xian Mei observed this… she calmly smiled to her "Yue!! What a coincidence!! I am happy to see you!!
It is very strange how can a smile bear such different meanings? " Xiao Mei's smile now is different from the one of the dinner's day" Yue thought … her smile make me feel reassured… just like my brother's looks … Mei Mei then looked at her and signalled to her with her strawberry lips "do not worry anymore!"..
Xiao Mei looked at the man with a scary face… the man when he saw her at first blushed for a moment when seeing that pretty face.. but her second look make him tremble … "who are y.. you?" He shouted out his words like bullets of someone whose hand trembles…
Yue stuttered "Sh…she is my sister-in –law" … Mei Mei looked at her with a questioning look but she carried on acting as being so…
The men couldn't find words to say… and stuttered!! "D..do you think I'll believe you!! The Jun's have not yet chosen their daughter in law … and will never do!!!"
Mei Mei is a quite person, she like the library most because it is calm and peaceful... what she hates most is a chaotic place…and a loud man… she puts Yue behind and approached the man… she took her phone and took a photo of him… the man was surprised before he remembers that he should not be exposed…he tried to snatch her phone, but she swiftly avoided him "she is quick in her moves" the man thought…" as I expected, she must be working for them!! Her bodyguard??" he murmured!!
Mei then said to him with a quiet voice "you seem anxious about this photo!! But if you keep being loud, you will attract her bodyguards… although your men are outside, but they cannot come inside and make this more chaotic, right?? If you do, you won't escape here!! And you know what I mean, right??" she returned him that sly smile…
"for a girl at her age, talking to a gangster with this confident voice, without being anxious, or scared… she must not be an ordinary princess of the Li's… who really is she? She was like this seven months ago!! The same confidence… the same words… the same face!!!" Yue thought...
Mei Mei holds Yue's hand and intends to go… but the man blocked their way… he couldn't address any word to Mei Mei, as he still feels something is off about her… although her quite countenance and her beautiful face… her words are sharper than a knife… she knows how to threaten quietly… "she is not a normal girl at all…as expected from the Jun's!! their daughter in law is not ordinary…." he thought..
Although at the beginning, he said he did not believe… but in his eyes, none would fit Wang Lei as this young girl in front of him… so he thought instead of taking just the little Yue, he would make this kidnapping more successful by taking the daughter in law too… his boss would be more than happy for this. Mei Mei hold Yue's hands and passed by the man, "her aura is very dangerous" he thought.. but he couldn't let them just go.. He quickly then barked some words to Yue while passing by him "you did forget about your little friend right!! Yue then was petrified, and she stood there and did not want to go… Mei Mei inquired why.. but she quickly understood that he said something to her… she raised Yue head with her snow-white hands.. and looked in her eyes… Yue was confused and so were her eyes…
Mei Mei then directly understood… "have you been brought here by your friend… and they have her?" she spoke out loud… someone as quite as her suddenly spoke loudly in a coffee shop… she must be out of her mind!!! " is she scared?" Yue for a moment thought!! Then, Mei Mei carried on speaking loudly "did you say your friend is taken as a hostage to lure you here …oh my poor little girl ... do they want to kidnap you?"
Upon hearing the word 'kidnap', everyone in the second floor murmured "is this a kidnapping or it is just a movie??" the more the people murmur, the more chaotic the place becomes.. some ladies took their phone to take shots as evidence… upon seeing this, the men started to worry… kidnapping should be quite… but now why did it become like this??… to calm down everyone, he started assuring to the people that this is a hidden camera show ... he took his phone as if he was using it to film secretly…at this moment Mei Mei snatches his phone and Yue's phone on the table, she takes off her jacket and puts it on Yue's head ... and she quickly led the way to the restrooms… if anyone takes a shot of Yue's face, the Jun's will face many problems… although Mei Mei does not care about this, all she thought about, is that the more people know her face as a Jun's daughter, the more restricted her life will be… "it will be so hard to live a life like this" Mei Mei thought.
After leaving quickly, the man wanted to chase after them but some ladies wanted his Youtube channel to watch his videos ... or even to check whether he is really recording any show… so he couldn't catch them!!
While running, Mei Mei took the man's phone, and send a message to his men:
"Wait for me behind the primary school not behind the shop, the woman brought many bodyguards, if they see you all by any chance, our plan will be spoiled. I already got the woman"… she sent it, then she got a reply "got it, boss!!" the answer was short, and different from what Mei Mei expected… but she did not show her concerns to Yue to not scare her.
Yue was surprise how professional Mei Mei is when it comes to rescuing people "you didn't change at all …you still the same?" Yue said…
The two have met seven months ago ... while Yue was about to be kidnapped… that was the case that she did not report to her brothers. "I thought you didn't remember me, you acted indifferent the day you came to the Li's" Mei Mei said in a quiet voice!
Yue explained that she needed to hide what happened seven months ago, "if it wasn't for you, I wouldn't come back alive" she said while running "I need to thank you again for today" she adds.
Mei Mei explains that it is too early to receive her acknowledgment... because something if off about the message they sent "got it, boss" is not what men usually say especially when their opponents is the Jun family… shouldn't there be a code to communicate with each other… or they should have said they could let one or two men to watch the place… " 'got it' is not what they should reply with" Mei Mei thought.. she holds Yue's hand and took a byway.. it was a very narrow path, but she knew that it is a shortcut that takes directly to the entrance of the coffee shop… while taking the way, two men appeared… Mei Mei asked whether they are her bodyguards…but Yue said they aren't. She hid her behind and stood to face the two men… While Yue trembled, Mei Mei's expression never changed… she was as pretty as ever, as quite as usual …and fierce in her words and looks…
The men threatened them "you finally came?" I was tired of waiting!! One of the man said… "the Jun's ladies are really troublesome" the other adds… Mei Mei knew then that they heard their conversation in the shop, and they are thinking that she is the daughter in law of the Jun's. The men approached to take them… but Mei Mei taped on Yue's head to comfort her…Yue really felt protected…and that's the second person she feels safe with after her brothers… "trust me Yue, just like seven months ago, I won't let them hurt you" she said…then Yue smiled at her ..
Mei Mei turned at them and with steady steps she approached them "only two of you are left… this means the others are waiting in the entrance of this path in a car, right? But you think the Jun's are stupid to let their daughter enter anyplace without people watching her?"
The men questioned what she means…
Actually Wang Lei put undercover agents to watch her, when Mei Mei was sitting in the coffee shop with Sheila in the second floor, her table had a view to the entrance of the shop, and because she is very sharp, she could watch everything… she observed when Yue entered… she sat with the man… her actions where not as normal as usual… so Mei Mei expected that she is in danger… she also saw the agent who followed her and sat in the table just next to Mei. "Poor guys, the Jun's reinforcement must be here soon!" she sarcastically said… "I was just buying them some time" she adds… at this moment Mei Mei received a message from Sheila "mission complete, I got her", she smirked and looked at the men "so did you decide? Do you want to be caught by the Jun's men or you want to escape?"
Yue was astonished why would she gives them a chance to escape where they can already be caught!! Mei Mei did not explain, but the men have already decided either to take the two ladies, or to die on the spot… seeing that they did not move, Mei Mei already understood their decision. So, she asked Yue to keep quiet and never leaves here… Yue was worried how this small and tiny girl would fight against two gang men who are as huge as dinosaurs. The two men approached slowly…at the middle of their way, they fall on the ground… a man stealthily came from behind taking the two gangsters from behind. His quick, decisive moves knocked them to the ground, effectively nullifying their threat.
Upon seeing the man, Yue opens her eyes as wider as ever, she stuttered "b..b..".. Mei Mei saw that …and she spoke to her: "none will hurt you, do not worry"… she stood and she was ready to fight… although she has this tiny body, but the seven harsh years she had outside the Li's mansion made her strong not only mentally, but also physically.
The man spoke with husky, and manly voice "hand the girl, and I won't hurt you!"
Mei Mei's quite countenance never changed…although she felt how threatening this man is, yet, she never changed her expression, and never gave an answer …Mei Mei has always the tendency to be brief in her words, but sometimes, she never answers …
Both were ready to fight, but Yue stopped Mei… "Don't hurt yourself sister ... he is from the Jun's… he is Brother Wang!!"
Wang questioned why she called her sister… he already knows all her friends … and never come across her… "this is….?" He arrogantly asked
Yue's promise to her mother came to be realised this soon "they do really have a shared fate" she thought… "Oh brother! This sister Mei.. Xian Mei Li from the Li family… Rilla's cousin"!
Both Mei and Wang stared at each other's eyes … none could really read what they mean and what they are talking about to each other … but it seems that their conversation is intense, and full of unpleasant words … for the first time, Mei's expression changed openly in front of Yue… she had that uneasy but fierce look … Wang, in return, had a more threatening aura… they were just like two wolves ready to pounce…it seems that each one had recognised the power of the other… both are strong…both are calculating… and both are smart!! The only difference between them is physical… Mei's body is tiny compared to Wang's…
Yue then interrupted this silent eyed-conversation "brother Wang! Haven't you an important meeting? How come you are here?" "oh!! wait what about Yao Yao?" she adds consecutively.
For Wang, nothing is as important as his family, and Yue knows this…. But if they have lost the clients just because of her, she would never feel at ease anymore.. Wang already knew this and he reassured her by saying the contracts are signed and the clients wend to prepare for tonight's reception… Yue then was relieved after hearing this. "Do not care about other thing, I will take care of your friend, do not worry about her"! he adds with a soft voice!
Mei Mei sensed how Wang was kind to his sister… for someone like Mei Mei, who had never been taken care of, this must be the ultimate happiness ... Knowing that someone is there for her is the most comforting thing is this messy world…
Mei withdraws herself calmly after making sure that Yue is alright. While leaving, Wang watched her back and questions how strong she is to stare at him confidently as she did… none ever dared to do so!! "Xian Mei Li … I will come to you … the sooner, the better!!" he murmured.
Before she completely disappears, Wang's assistant came informing him that he already caught all the men and they took them to their hideout… Wang, then, left Yue with them, and followed Mei Mei…
Mei Mei sensed him following her…but she carried on walking "another nosy person!" she whispered...
She stopped and sighed "until when will you follow me Mr Jun?" she said with a tired voice.
Wang appeared and smiled a very unremarkable smile "you don't seem like your cousin!! How come the Li's raised two different ladies with different personalities?" he asked…
Mei Mei hates speaking too much… then she intends to leave without … "I don't have the time to chat with you Mr Jun, our family have already given to you the chance to choose between us, and you came late" you can only blame yourself if you do not like your choice!" she said…
Wang answered quickly "who said I already made a choice?" he smirked...
Mei Mei looked back at him… her face was tired… not her usual face…. Her white face disappeared… she became pale and sweaty. Wang observed this and quickly inquired after her state… she did not answer as she thinks he's nosy. Wang observed Sheila waiting for her at the corner of the pathway "your maid came ... I do not need to worry about you anymore" he adds…
Wang seems to be a bit chatty today… this is not his usual self… but as his investigation did not bring anything new … and he thought asking her directly would yield in some positive results, but in vain… "she is mute" he thought… not having the information must be very annoying for him…. He never fails to get any information he wants…. But things are different with Mei…
Mei Mei fakes a smile and leaves… her steps were slower… and her breath was heavier…that's why Wang followed her… he already knew something happened to her "something must have happened before she comes here!! But what is it?" he murmured… after making sure Sheila took her... he came back to his sister… Yue asked about Mei and he said that she will be okay. While leaving he looks at where he met her "lets' meet again in the Li's mansion Xian Mei Li"…
Behind the primary School of the same place,
some luxurious cars stopped… some men were guarding outside… in the main car, Mei Mei lay down in the back sit while Sheila was taking care of her wound in her arm… "I told you to be careful sister Mei…" she said with a soft voice.
Mei said in a weak voice "we needed to hide in that coffee shop, but we have been caught in another case… I didn't expect to run into the little Jun there…and I couldn't just let her be hurt…"
Sheila knew this, so she did not say anything else…
Mei Mei asked about their plan "did you catch that Yao Yao?" Sheila said that it was difficult to find her as she was protected by some men!! Mei Mei then asked them to keep an eye on those men for a while…and hide Yao Yao carefully until she meets her in person once she gets better.
The fate brought both Mei Mei and Wang Lei together… and Sally's wish was realised … who knows may be Wang will marry the woman she chose for him…
If so, how would the Li's react to this change of mind? Mei Mei has already left the Li's mansion, if the Jun's decide to choose her, what will the Li's say? And what will happen to Rilla?
What is the danger that surrounds the Jun's family? And what is Mei Mei doing?