The morning was beautiful. The sun showering everything in its warmth.
The weather was truly pleasant in early spring.
A comforting warm cool environment that would have anyone stuck in bed.
The best part was it was a weekend.
Han Ziyou tossed in her huge bed for a while as her eyes adjusted to the sunlight pouring in into her room.
Han Ziyou frowned a bit in her half sleeping state. She was sure she had drawn in the curtains the night before with the pure intentions of not waking up early.
After the previous night, she needed the rest and since today her main schedule for the day was attending the Sun Auction House, she decided to do rare things, sleep in.
But now the curtains were drawn back disrupting her sleep.
Han Ziyou flipped to her other side but she nearly had a heart attack when she saw the short looming figure standing at the side of her bed.
"Bei Xiu! Jeez you little rascal what are you doing here? You almost gave me a heart attack."
Han Ziyou held her beating chest as she rose up and sat straight on the bed. She returned her gaze to Bei Xiu.
Dressed in black shorts and a white blouse that was imprinted with the words
(I'M A MAN '[°^°]`)
This five year old was ridiculously cute.
He looked nervous and he fidgeted around before he bowed apologetically to Han Ziyou "Am sorry Sister Ziyou. I just thought—I—I brought you breakfast!"
Bei Xiu's cute voice raised up a tone as he pointed at the tray on the bedside table.
The tray was steaming with delicacies.
Hot chocolate milk, bacon, eggs, bread, a fruit salad and even desert of two chocolate chip cookies.
Han Ziyou was stunned speechless by what she saw. This kid. Han Ziyou covered her mouth to avoid laughing out loud. In all her life, she never thought that she would be woken up to breakfast in bed.
Moreover by a five year old. This was simply too cute. Han Ziyou glanced at him. His face was turning red hot making his chubby five year old cheeks cute and ready for pinching.
Han Ziyou grinned and propped on her hand "Is this supposed to be a proposal Mr Bei—I have to say—I'm flattered."
Bei Xiu's eyes glowed at Han Ziyou's compliment and he was soo excited.
"Does Sister Ziyou like Xiu's gift?" He asked expectantly.
Han Ziyou laughed whole heartedly and nodded. "Yes, sister Ziyou likes it very much. Thank you for your thoughtfulness."
Bei Xiu smiled from ear to ear feeling pride in his achievement.
"Take that Brother Qin—hmph—I'm definitely Sister Ziyou's favourite and she even asked if am proposing."
Bei Xiu muttered under his breathe cocking his chin up in satisfaction of achieving what Qin Jun couldn't.
"What'd you say Xiu?" Han Ziyou questioned not sure if she heard the five year old mention her assistant's name.
"Nothing Sister Ziyou." Bei Xiu hurriedly answered.
Han Ziyou looked at the breakfast and called Bei Xiu over. Bei Xiu excitedly walked towards the end of the bed where Han Ziyou was closest to the edge.
He stood there like an obedient servant who would do anything for Han Ziyou
Han Ziyou chuckled. 'If ever she was to get a man, she needs one as dedicated as this five year old.'
Han Ziyou giggled as she found her own thoughts ridiculous. Was she a pedophile now that she wanted a man who could behave like a five year old?
Han Ziyou grabbed her phone from the bedside table and also picked up the tray of breakfast.
"Hold this a little Xiu."
Han Ziyou told Bei Xiu who obediently did so. Han Ziyou then opened up the camera of her phone and pointed at the still clueless Bei Xiu.
"Smile for the cameras Xiu." Han Ziyou spoke with a happy laugh. Bei Xiu was a bit startled by the camera flash.
His cheeks flushed red when he realized Han Ziyou was taking a picture of him. He blushed further when Han Ziyou got closer to him and took a selfie with him.
"From now on, this will be my wallpaper. What do you think about that Xiu?"
Bei Xiu blushed even more but he was bursting with joy. "It's awesome Sister Ziyou. I mean—that's cool—cool."
Han Ziyou giggled and took the tray back. She set it at the bedside table once again.
"Alright. I'll have the breakfast but now I must first shower OK. You head downstairs and have breakfast too OK."
The little Bei Xiu who was blushing shyly nodded "OK sister Ziyou. I'll go have breakfast."
Bei Xiu hurriedly run out of the room after. Han Ziyou finally burst out in laughter both in amusement and happiness.
Honestly, this was both touching and relaxing. This one action alone from a five year old had made her day and soothed her taut nerves from the day before.
Han Ziyou opened her Wechat and immediately clicked on the account called Bestie Bei Huan.
She immediately sent the pictures to Bei Huan and added the following text.
[Bei Huan, I've decided to ask for your blessings. Your little brother is the man that has been missing in my life # breakfast in bed]
[ (•~•‚) Crying emoji. I'm touched. He has officially conquered my heart.]
[♥♥♥]
Han Ziyou bit her lip at her text. When she saw that Bei Huan had read them, she counted on her fingers.
1-2-3
Han Ziyou's phone started ringing. She smiled when she saw it was Bei Huan calling to have a video call.
Without hesitation, Han Ziyou answered.
The screen was immediately filled up with a beautiful face. Platinum blonde hair that was tied into a messy ponytail, pale blue eyes and gentle features.
"I am officially jealous." That was the first thing that the person said.
Han Ziyou chuckled.
"Good evening An."
Bei Huan shook her head.
"No—no madam. You are gonna tell me what you have done to my brother. I left you with a little disaster and now he's preparing you breakfast in bed."
"I never got such treatment—the little brat is totally bewitched by you. Breakfast in bed."
"I give up. Here are my blessings."
Bei Huan spoke while sending her hands forward to Han Ziyou via the screen as if to bless her.
Han Ziyou burst out in laughter. Her stomach even hurt a little.
Bei Huan paused her blessing session and propped up on her hands. In the background, she was in a bedroom and she was currently lying on the bed.
"I think I should come back to the country now. I swear I'm missing out on free care and a vacation."
Han Ziyou nodded "I can book a flight from D.C straight to Beijing just so you can enjoy breakfast in bed with me."
Bei Huan held her chest and pretended to be fantasizing about it. She then sighed helplessly.
"I don't think that's necessary. That special breakfast in bed may be reserved for certain people called Han Ziyou."
Both Han Ziyou and Bei Huan laughed wholeheartedly.
"But let's get serious Ziy." Bei Huan said while raising her brows knowingly at Han Ziyou.
Han Ziyou knew that look from anywhere.
She scoffed "If you're dreaming of setting me up with someone An, you are gonna lose."
"Anyway, people such as you my sweet best friend who are actually good with men should be the ones looking."
"So before the teacher teaches the student, the teacher should find herself a test sample to teach with."
Bei Huan gasped over exaggeratedly "Is that a challenge I hear Miss Han? So are you saying that if I get myself a man as a test sample, you may also get one."
Han Ziyou pretended to be deep in thought and she nodded her head repeatedly as if considering the possibility.
"Hmmm—maybe I can think of such a possibility."
Han Ziyou spoke seriously.
"I'll immediately start looking." Bei Huan said with a laugh.
"Anyway Ziy—how are you? How is Bei Min, seeing as Bei Xiu seems to be doing very fine."
Han Ziyou grinned "Same as always, she's still fangirling Qin Jun."
Bei Huan sighed helplessly "How is it that my five year old siblings don't act like their age?"
Han Ziyou scoffed softly "Well, they do have a crazy sister such as you so—"
Bei Huan nodded "True, but how is it my five year old siblings have found their own crushes and yet my best friend hasn't even found one."
Han Ziyou held her chest and forged disbelief "Am hurt An."
Bei Huan rolled her eyes at Ha Ziyou's dramaticness but continued on to say.
"Anyway, what are you up to tonight? You should head out for a drink. Relax. Let some hot disaster teach you how to have fun for a night."
Han Ziyou laughed at the idea of her doing exactly that.
"I have to attend the Sun Auction House tonight. Maybe I'll meet a hot disaster there."
"Really! Tonight's the auction." Bei Huan was surprised. Han Ziyou nodded.
Bei Huan's surprise turned to francticness.
"Ziy I need your help." Bei Huan asked hurriedly.
"I can't believe I almost forgot about this."
"What's up?" Han Ziyou asked.
"Hmm—It's a matter of life and death." Bei Huan's words were in a rush.
Han Ziyou frowned "Calm down An—what is it?"
Bei Huan looked at Han Ziyou like she was about to cry.
"My mom. Ahhh—you know how she's still on her excessive honeymoon with her new boyfriend. World trip she called it—"
Han Ziyou nodded. Bei Huan's mom was currently on a world trip with her like what—fourth boyfriend.
To cut the story very short, she wasn't a very responsible mom. She was the type of person who liked an easy life.
That's why when Bei Huan had gone to Washington DC for her further research and studies in medicine since she was professionalising in medicine, the lady didn't even bother to come back home to watch over her two twins.
It had been like three years since Bei Huan saw her mom and in the twins' case, well the twins didn't even know if they had a mom.
The lady left to enjoy herself when the twins were just a year old.
Han Ziyou sighed deeply. She knew the hardship of an irresponsible parent so she gladly offered and started taking care of the twins when Bei Huan left for DC.
If not, Bei Huan would have too much on her plate on top of handling her research.
"So what is it with lady travels?" Han Ziyou asked Bei Huan. Lady travels was the name she came up with for Bei Huan's mom seeing as all she did was travel wildly and meet many rich men.
Many a times they became her lovers but just for a short moment.
Bei Huan's mom was really something honestly. It was all too complicated.
"Well, she's currently somewhere in Europe sucking it up to some rich person but well she asked me to attend the Sun Auction House on her behalf. She says that there is something she wants to obtain."
Han Ziyou raised a brow at the explanation.
"Yeah, yeah—I know. Why would I accept something like this but well I won't lie, she is a very convincing woman."
"But you're in DC?" Han Ziyou stated.
Bei Huan nodded and gazed at Han Ziyou pleadingly "I know—but you're in Beijing. I was hoping you could help me."
Han Ziyou sighed at the cute face Bei Huan was displaying. There was no saying no to such cute helplessness. Moreover this was her bestie.
"OK—I'll do it."
Bei Huan squealed in relief and immediately thanked Han Ziyou nonstop.
"Ok, what is it that I should bid for?"
Han Ziyou asked while paying attention to what Bei Huan said.
"Yeah, OK. I'll explain first. There are a few rumours going around that Sun Auction House was among the few Auction Houses that obtained a sample of new perfume that was prepared by Original Classics, one of the biggest French Perfume Brands."
Han Ziyou's back instinctively straightened when she heard Original Classics. She was fully aware whom they were. Trust me.
"I heard that they might just auction it off and that is exactly what my mom wants me to buy."
Han Ziyou was honestly surprised. Original Classics was truly a top brand and one of those companies that you called old money.
They had existed for a good while now and all their perfumes were to die for. They were original—they were expensive as hell—they carried a scent of unmatched charisma.
They were made from some of the world's rarest ingredients. Even things people have never heard of.
They are said to be able to make a perfume from even the most difficult plants and flowers.
That's just how much people trusted the brand.
However, the true wonderous perfumes they made were always limited in number and not just anyone could afford them or have the connections to obtain them.
It was crazy that Sun Auction House may auction it off.
Han Ziyou felt a bit excited.
It seems there were even more interesting things that were going to be auctioned off than she had first thought.
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