A women stepped off the plane and into the airport. Her long black hair was pulled into a bun. Her slim figure was hidden under a brown trench coat with black stilettos highlighting her long legs. Black sunglasses hid her eyes and her red lips were striking.
"Woah is that a model?"
"Who is she?"
People whispered all around her.
"Do you think it's a celebrity?"
Li Hua disregarded the chatter and continued with her phone call.
"Are you sure the driver is here? I would like to leave immediately."
"Ms. Hua the driver is there now waiting."
She looked around at the streets, she was back. It had been 7 long years but finally she returned to China.
She'd be lying if she said her life wasn't comfortable. Once she arrived she was given the best room and attended a very good academy. She never had to worry about a thing.
She knew the real reason why however, her family simply wanted to throw her away. If she had no complaints there would be no reason to contact them.
She had just finished her studies when she received a call. The first one since her arrival. The family wanted to see her again and was "excited" to have her back.
What bullshit was that.
She saw a black car parked down the road. As she approached, a man got out the drivers side.
"Hello Ms. Li Welcome home."
She took of her glasses "Welcome home indeed."
The drive to the family home was about an hour long. Did they really have to see her immediately? It was such a long flight and she'd really like to rest.
When they finally arrived the house seemed busy. Was there some sort of party going on?
While observing the commotion, she bumped into someone knocking over a tray.
"Oh my. I'm so sorry here let me grab this."
"No i've got it"
While they were picking up the mess, the lady observed her.
"May I ask what you're doing here miss."
Hearing her question Li Hua looked up.
"Nanny Rong?" She was shocked. The lady in front of her was an older woman but she wouldn't forget that face. Aged or not.
"I'm sorry do I-" mid sentence she had a sudden realization and dropped everything again.
"It can't be....Li Hua?"
"Hi Nanny Rong." She smiled.
Nanny Rong almost had a heart attack.
"I can't believe it's you! Look how much you've grown. You've been eating right. You look so thin?" She rambled on and on.
"I missed you." She hugged her.
"So this is why we are preparing like this!" Nanny Rong pulled away.
"What do you me-"
Suddenly there was a tap on her shoulder.
"I believe you are Li Hua, please come this way."
A stern man said.
"Oh ok. I'll talk with you later Nanny Rong!"
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As the man lead her through the house, she looked around.
Nothing seemed to have changed since she left. They were as tacky as ever. It seemed the more rich a person was the less they knew what to do with the money.
The man lead her to the main dining hall. It was a big room with a 15 person table. Inside entering there was only 3 people present. Her father, Feng Mian, and Li Yan.
Her father and stepmother had gotten older but that was expected. Her father had even started to get shot hairs. Time seemed to freeze for Li Yan. She looked the same as she did in school, with a young and youthful face.
The three had been engaged in their own conversation when they noticed Li Hua at the door.
They all were confused. Who was this?
Seeing the blank stares from the family the man spoke up.
"Everyone, Youngest daughter Li Hua has arrived."