Chapter 3:
"I sure am popular today." Bingling sighed once again for the unkown time again. He didn't bother to even recount how many times now. "On screen." Not long after he gave that command the dim screen glowed and shined once again. Revealing a face that was identical to his own but was far more. [Hello brother.] An alluring feminine voice came over the projection as Bingling stared at mirror image of himself. The face on the screen was a mirror of his own but albeit more, if Bingling was the term 'beautiful', then she on the screen was the definition of 'perfection'.
There just wasn't any other word to even describe the features of this person. So otherworldly was this figure on screen. Even he couldn't fully resist the beauty of the person displayed in front of him. Even knowing that figure was his own flesh and blood.
"First the Chairmen, and now the most prized beauty in all sectors of the solar system has come to greet me, I wonder what other soul in the system, would give to have such an opportunity?"
At this sarcasm, the holo-figure simply rolled her eyes in response. The beauty in question that greatly resembled him, was his elder twin sister. Like himself she was an R&D start-up and independent subsidiary, of the system's most popular multiple corporation group known as the Pixystems Group, which she treats as her personal hobby group.
Yaling was otherworldly even as a child but now as a mature young lady she was transcendent. The figure before Bingling, appears as a voluptuous, buxom woman. Attractive and alluring, like himself but far more feminine. Possessing a slim figure, her arms and legs are slim, slender without looking too unhealthy, her flawless glossy dark hair flailed freely down to her waist, a beautiful face, her always coy, demure yet gallant expression would make anyone fall in love regardless of age and gender. Which then came with the final package of her large bust.
Like himself much to his displeasure, her figure has become more defined and curvaceous over the years, having developed a much more mature appearance in her, despite her young age. The duo when in close proximity together, could make even gems lose their beauty. Becoming something rivalling what can, only be found in the most perfect creations of fine art statues and drawings. Thus, she is greatly famed for her beauty, something the whole sector of the whole solar system, of the entire Hegemony of Man recognizes her for. Adding to the fact of her openness, modesty, well-brought up manners and behavior, coupled with her lovely, beautiful appearance, is popular among the populace, not just in high society.
Wherever she goes, social media would lively buzz on her presence and take pictures. Paparazzi and press media would also use Yaling for their covers with articles dedicated on her affairs. This didn't fate didn't elude from Bingling being her younger twin, there were constant talks about him as well. Though he was not as famed as his twin, nosy curious souls will always gossip. It didn't take long for his existence to be included in his sibling's fame. It didn't help with a certain 'incident' with him being the main perpetrator of his own dilemma.
[Here we are again.] His twin sighed, before looking over the room that he was in. [Hello Bai Ling you seem to be doing well, where's Mo Ye I know that she's here, can she hear me?]
In response to that, Bai Ling step forward from her corner to stand beside her master, while at the same time Mo Ye releasing the veil of concealment that she had been maintaining. Materializing light particles that dance together and formed her holoframe body. As one the duo knelt side by side, with their heads bowed signaling the amount of respect they held towards the figure in front.
""It has been a while mistress Ling."' Even their voice was in sync as they spoke. At this Yaling simply nodded, before she turned her attention back to her twin. [Father and I have continually warned you that, your reckless theatrics are going to lead you into situation where you're not going to be able to crawl away from.] To this Bingling only scoffed. "I don't need your smart remarks about what-" however he was suddenly cut off before he could finish his sentence. [Bingling, this is third time that the AmhengOsa has brought you into custody, do you think that your action has no implications to our house? The Sovereign's eye is upon us.]
Yaling's voice was barely above a whisper. This wasn't because she was furious at him, this Bingling knew. His sister being a natural kind, gentle and calm woman, she wasn't very prone to feats of rage or petty. This was just how she was.
"I am well aware of the potential ramifications of my own actions; however, my motive should not have anything to do with House Ling. And I have revoked my rights of inheritance to the family, so there shouldn't be any problem." [We both know including those of other houses including the Ruling Dynasty, that is not the case. A good excuse on record but little else than just that. A make-believe lie.] Yaling retorted back to her brother's words.
At this Bingling kept his silence, for he knew there was no way to refute her words. It is true on word bases alone, that can be confirmed signed and notarized. However, one does not truly give up their name or lineage, even if one did so willingly.
"Ha~, your points been made, however the fact still remains that-"
[If that were true then all these marriages proposes would have ceased by then. Instead of being sent to the House they would have been sent to you.] Yaling huffed puffing up her cheeks. The childish act being displayed would have captured the hearts of any who saw it. Bingling on the other hand, almost fell off his feet at Yaling words. It was so sudden, the rapid change in the topic, caught him off guard. Yaling who can be a bit of a tease at times, even at moments like this trying to lighten the mood, was one of the appealing reasons for her popularity. Though he couldn't see, Bingling knew that, Bai Ling was smiling, clearly amused by Bingling's dilemma. Mo Ye on the other hand, was just giggling away without restrain, echoing within his mindscape.
[Well, you two are clearly enjoying this.] Bingling telepathy sent within the mind space.
The duo didn't respond acted as though nothing happened, but clearly, they weren't trying hard enough as it was blatantly obvious. A constant reminder that his sister uses against him, this fault being no other than his own.
"That-that is-" Bingling stumbled as he regained himself. [The Requests are even beginning to become more and more unbearable, sniff-sniff just how could you throw all these problems to your sister, you heartless twin, sniff-sniff.] his twin cut him off before he could even get another word in. Now, she was getting into the act, now acting as if fighting back against tears. 'This woman' Bingling thought to himself. She really did know how to handle him. "Alright-alright, you've made your point now can you stop poking at the darkest moments of my history." Bingling said raising his hands up as if in surrender. [That's better now when are you even going to come home to visit me at least it's been so long.]
Yaling beamed a bright simile her previous demeanor was lost, as if it never existed. "You know that I'm busy with my work, but since the old man is insisting, perhaps I can make some adjustments to my schedule tonight." Bingling shrugged.
[Sigh~, you really are charmed with the past aren't you huh, little brother?] Yaling already knew the answer to her question before she asked. She knew better than to pester him, after all, she had known well enough, since they were young, that Bingling possesses a very strong and well-known passion/obsession for his work, which almost borders on mania and continuously seeks new knowledge and ideas that he can work with. "You are not one to talk about my obsession." Bingling retorted back. pointing at her dress. Yaling outer wear, consisting of a headpiece being a crescent shaped design on her forehead and wears white robes that display a sizable amount of cleavage. Just the right amount not much more than that.
[Your obsession and mine are two completely different topics. I'll see you at the house tonight then little bro. Bai Ling, Mo Ye do be a dear and look after my little brother and make sure nothing happens to him.] Yaling replied, as she turned away, she lifted the object held in her right hand, revealing it to be a transparent veil cloth to which she wrapped around the lower half of her face.
All the while Bingling absently responded "I'm sure the old man might have something to say about that." Just as the duo Mo Ye, Bai Ling gave their replied. As the holoprojection of his twin dissipated into nothing as the lights returned bathing the room in a bright torrent of light. As if on cue the door to the room unsealed itself from the locks, as the AmhengOsa officer walked in. Before the door had even unsealed itself Mo Ye had disappeared her holoframe body dissolving in nothing, while Bai Ling had risen to her feet to stand properly beside her master.
The AmhengOsa officer came to a halt just a few feet away from the duo. His face riddled with annoyance and frustration. "Congratulations Bingling of House Ling, you're hereby clear of all charges, follow me to the docking bay where your transport awaits you for your departure." The words spilled out of the officer like barbed poison, despite him trying to act as civil as possible, he couldn't truly hide his contempt and anger.
Against this, Bingling gave nothing, he didn't exude any emotion for the officer to sense. Keeping a clear poker face devoid and any emotion, locking eyes with him not giving any hint of anything. This only infuriated the officer more for what this meant, this punk as he would realize didn't even resistor him, an AmhengOsa agent of the Sovereign, not being worth of his precious time. Seeing the officer more of a worthless pebble, like the dust floating in the corner of the room.
In other cases, he would have punished any offender for this insolence, but this one his hands were tied and it was also due to the other presence in the room whom halt his hand. An oppressive aura that reeked of death, should he had risen a hand against the young lad in front of him. He felt that he would have died over a thousand deaths, before he could have taken five breaths.
Suppressing the shiver that ran up his spine, while looking through the corner of his eye at the female next to Bingling, the cold aura radiated off of her, and it hurt to look into those soulless eyes. Turning his full attention back to Bingling in front of him, as the AmhengOsa spoke.
"Follow me, I shall show the way to the docks."
"Lead the way."