Was she dreaming? What was Ning doing there?
He smiled at her, walk up to her and asked how she was?
Whoa! Was he trying to replace Leo or was it a skim of the gangster life? He walked past her smiling.
She was dumb founded.
All through the class, she kept turning around to look at Ning who seem engrossed in studies, she could never expect Ning to be in school. Was the parks training gangster? Where they using them just as that man called an said or where they allowing themselves to be used?as her mind wander around the entire time she suddenly hear the professor conclue class.
Ning brought a warm milk to her, asking her why she was starring at him the entire class. She denied it asking him why he was in the school, Ning told her that he always wanted to be a pharmacist but now that the opportunity presented itself he had to grab it.wang was passing by when she saw them, she couldn't believe her eyes, was her friend falling for a new guy she just met, how pathetic. She felt disgusted, her phone suddenly rang, it was mian. Mian had been helpful to her ever since qu left for the country side, she have found a new friend in mian and unlike most celebrities, mian seem to have a thing or two in common with her. She starred at her phone for a while, before taking the call. Apperantly mian wanted her to come sign some contract with some top music brand. Maybe mian was using her to get back some of her music lines but yeah, she was benefiting from it. She looked at the two new love bird and left.
Alot of work had gone on. Lectures, studying, it was time for the exams and qu was not taking any chances. After the final papers, she decided to visit Ning in his new apartment just to celebrate. She boarded a taxi, when she arrived at his apartment, she couldn't believe her eyes, it was extravagant. Lavishly beautiful, the interiors, everything was on point. She was lost in a world of class, and everything. Distracted by Ning voice she realized where she was.
You have a lot. She said.
Alot?
I mean.... The house is magnifying.
Magnifying?
What I mean is..... Wow, you have a lot.she said in a tiny tone that made Ning burst into laughter.
Thank you.he said smiling at her.
She took her seat. She noticed that unlike Leo, Ning didn't have bodyguards, this made her Wonder if he truly was a gangster or just a cover-up.
They chatted for a while, starring at each other's eyes, laughing.
After everything, qu left his house.
While others where thinking about how and whom to spend their holiday with, qu thought about her son, she learnt that Wang was traveling overseas with her mum, once during Wang graduation party she had met with mian, she felt unease, mian didn't hold back the disgust and hate in her voice and after everything Wang asked her to leave. Qu and Wang grew up together, but fame took a flame in that friendship. Although Wang called latter apologizing to her but a dried leave cannot return fresh. Qu had always love and cherish Wang and even when Leo showed her the video, qu still choose friendship over enmity. Wang on the other hand, she couldn't place her head around who she was now. She is caught in the gangster life thanks to Wang and now she leaves her because of a misunderstanding. Well, she expects nothing from people. And yeah change they say is constant, maybe she changed, atleast a bit. Everything around her too have changed so why make Wang an exception.
As she bid a well travel trip hand to Wang at the airport, she felt something was changing yet she wanted to focus on her life, career and the restaurant she wants to open.
Ning invited her over for a drink at a place before she went back, they kept talking and she was so excited. Ever since Leo death Ning had been supportive. Maybe because he saw her as a big sis or something similar.
After the long talk, they went to their separate place and she went back to the country side.
Her son was growing well, the nanny was doing a fantastic job. She held him. And couldn't stop starring at him, he had the exact smile as Leo.
Mian have always been a stylish person, she wanted all attention, Leo death was a heavy punch at her, not just their family business or her career, but he was the only man she truly loved. She would stay up all night crying and refusing meals but sometimes she felt he deserved it, wasn't he the one that died for someone else, a girl that knew absolutely nothing about him, a girl that was all over the place with his guard. Wasn't he a fool.
That's why she would take everything that belongs to her or anyone she truly cherish, even Wang, why would she be so interested in a less classy girl like Wang, she looked at her mirror, Leo choose an ugly girl over her. She isn't even as beautiful as she is.
Her birthday was coming up and for a long time, her mum was Coming over to celebrate, they would have a small dinner with her dad, although an have been invited but she doubt if he would show up. Being a public figure she need to look her best. She isn't that little girl from classy j estate any more, she's now a few blonde woman, with a net worth of millions of dollars. She smiled.
Her stylist did a fantastic job and yes, her cloth was made of little diamond crystals, imported for her.
She walked down the stairs with maids holding her arms and her father seated, waiting for his Precious daughter.
You look fantastic. He said giving her a wink.
Fantastic? Or gorgeous? She asked.
Both! You are a prodigy. He said smiling.
As they were both talking, her mum walked in, holding something in her hands.
Happy birthday sweetheart. She said giving her the present.
Thank you mum, didn't think you would make it. She signal her maid to collect it.
And yet you invited me? Am I that terrible at it. She asked taking a seat.
No mother what I mean is.....
Save it! You didn't collect the present yourself, were you expecting a dick? I know you love dicks, even if it's the one that formed you. I watched how you moan with that dick inside you. Thought it was rape but no, it was something you love. She took a bottle and poured it in.
Amy, this is mian birthday for crying out loud, she's happy you are here, why can't you be the good mother for once. Flang said.
Because I am not a good mother, if you want a good mother, go rent one. I work hard to give you things you want but you suck dicks instead. And flang, aren't you ashamed of yourself, going to Chen and recording conversations to change it and blackmail him, no wonder the parks doesn't want you. You want more powers but you won't get it . She said looking at flang.
Enough! Enough Amy, every family has a secret,why can't you keep your mouth shut? You went to meet Chen, could it be that you are sleeping with him. Flang asked
You don't tell me when anything is enough flang! I call the shots! I can shoot you if I want, I have connections more than you. She said standing up. And, for sleeping with Chen, you think everyone is a dog like you, you accuse me of something you do even now! You don't want people to know? What's there to hide! Doesn't she love dicks, you slept with her, an slept with her too. I am disgusted to be called your mother. And you, I won't keep putting words of pleas across to the parks if you screw up one more time, I will be the one to ....
You know the parks?
Do not cut me off again flang. Hmmm this entire house is beginning to disgust me. And you mian, stay away from that girl called qu, she's more dangerous than you think, a little advice from a world worst mom. Enjoy your cake. Happy birthday. She left.
Mian never took words to heart but only her mother words could pierce through, sometimes her mum seem like the perfect mum, other times she behave like an enemy. A politician and business woman. What did she expect. She kept on eating her food like nothing happened. She will not let her spoil her mood.
You kept me waiting for hours old shin. Amy said.
I am sorry Amy, I had...
Amy? It's Mrs flang to you! I am the secretary to the president of this nation, and I am married. You would respect me.
I am sorry Mrs flang, it's very unusual to see you come here. Shin said.
I heard that you want to force an amendment of the hood supporters in favour of my nephew an! { Laughs} do you know what the amendment is? You old fool! Questioning the authority of Ning is same as questioning the parks who gave him that authority. You, Kai and my stupid husband should stop now.the parks asked me to tell you. She stood up to leave.
Hahaha! With all your high horse, I never expected you to be just a messager, to the parks.shin said.
Being a messenger to the parks gives me the kind of power, money that your whole lineage would never have. She opened the door and left.
It's been years now and qu couldn't believe that she was graduating, she recall all that had happened in the past and all she could do was being grateful, she somehow wished that Leo was part of that excitement. Her son was growing faster than she thought. Ning. bought her some present to celebrate their graduation. Soon after. Everything, qu decided to open a restaurant in the area, with the help of the card, she even named the restaurant after her family. Her mum was improving gradually.
A business that started with less than five people began to grow into something else becoming huge. Something strange happened. One day after a long day at work, she noticed that Ning wasn't answering his calls, she kept calling, then it wasn't available. Two days later, Ning phone was found close to a beach but none one saw his body or knew about his whereabout, qu found it strange. She involved the cops who told her that they would open a case but there was nothing. Detective Kai visited her quite a number of times asking her if she knew Ning personally, which qu found a bit strange. This was same thing he did with Leo, always trying to shift focus. She however wondered why the killers haven't been found and why Mr Chen kept munt over his son and she felt that this was linked with the same killers. It must be the gang but how was she going to spill the tea on Leo and Ning. Why wasn't this detective doing his job or was he part of the gang case too. She suddenly causion herself to be careful when dealing with cases like this especially with gangs so as not to end in the fist.
She went home with no clue on Ning, hoping the law would do it's part, hours of hope turn to days which turned to month and then no clue. No justice. No sign of Ning, the police concluded that maybe he ranaway and linked him to a drug case from two years earlier even declared him wanted. That he ran off because he had no relative. They questioned qu making her feel like the mud in the stain. She recall Leo words, oh she wished he was here, she wished she had listened, the law fumble and create it's own adventure to suit it's creators and those with high substance if you aren't so high, it drops you without a notice.
She decided to let it be and focus more on her business, in expanding it, her mum, now that she was getting better and her son whom she wanted to give everything he so desire.
Mian sat on the bed wondering about the event occuring,Ning disappearance, she knew Ning had worked for Leo. Her phone suddenly rang making her wiggle like a child. She looked at the phone, it was her mother. Reluctantly she picked up her call.
Hello it's me.
I know mother. She said.
I want to see you, I will send someone to pick you up. She hanged up.
She arrived at the mansion.
Hey girlie! Her mum offered her a glass of wine.
Oh no, what was happening now, sometimes she's nice and then other times she change.
Have your seat,! I want to run another restaurant and I want you to be in charge, I know you model here and there but I want you to look after my eatery for me.
She smiled, her mum was behaving sweetly to her today, she couldn't hesitate accepting the offer, she hugged her tightly, the smile on her face was too much.
She got a message that qu was running a restaurant and it was becoming huge, she smiled thinking it was the perfect time to strike and take away whatever belong to her, she even learnt about her son, she thought to herself maybe it wasn't Leo it was Ning she laugh at the blind fullness of Leo over a scumbage.
Qu learnt that a new eatery was being built too close to hers, she tried to explain that it was way too close inspector to her that it was a politician, after the building was completed, qu started loosing customers not because her meals or customer service was poor but because the restaurant had reduced their prices. she saw mian once or twice and that made her understand that it was mian doing, even after all these years, mian haven't gotten over everything, soon, some loyal customers started returning to qu, mian couldn't believe it, they were leaving a celebrity eatery for a looser.
One day after a long day at work, qu was making to close, she always allowed her workers leave before her, it was her way of making sure everything was in order, her son nanny was doing a great job, and they no longer stayed at the country side. As she closed the door, she felt the environment, she wanted to walk a little distance before entering a cab to reduce the pain in her laps, there were men with guns, she wanted to run away but how was she going to achieve that without a blood stain. Who are you people, what have I done. There was silence as they were about to shoot at her, suddenly a drone from no where strike the men down at once. She placed her hand on her chest, the drone suddenly left, she heard a voice. Are you alright? It sounded familiar. It was Leo voice, she quickly turn around to look at the person, but no one was there even the drone. She ran away.
She had gone to report to the police but detective Kai kept insisting that it was too strange and that that was similar to what she said during Leo case,was Kai thinking she did it. Just then minister Chen walked in asking Kai about the investigation, and that he was qu lawyer and giving him a restraining order which was obtain from court. That he should do his job rather than looking for a scape to scale in it.
When they got outside of the station, qu thanked minister Chen for coming to her rescue and asked how he knew about it,he asked her about her son, and left. Qu left as well in a cab.
The gang was seated, it was the hood day, they were displeased asking for a physical replacement of Ning not an audio replacement by Chen. Flang suggested that an should take over and they should find a way of conveying it to park, just then, his wife walked in, telling them that she's the physical replacement of Ning, they don't need to worry about it. A man questioned her, asking her if she isn't afraid of the president finding out, reminding her that she's the secretary of the nation.should I call the president for you to make a formal report. Everyone was shocked at her boldness. She informed them that those who haven't paid their dues should do it before the deadline else the parks will no longer help them. She left. Flang followed her. Another person question if she should be feared, shin responded, if you dear flang then you should fear his wife more, she's deadlier than a cobra.
Amy went to the estate and met mian smiling, she slapped her, asking her why she pulled the stunt,mian claimed she knows nothing about what she was saying. She told her that the men she sent to kill qu died all on a spot which made it more dangerous. She still maintained that she knows nothing about what she was saying.
Have you gone this bad? Just this responsibility, you stupid child. If not for my connections the parks would have killed you, maimed you. And what I get is lies, I will ask you this just this once. Why did you pull that stunt?
For you! I wanted to get rid of your competitor.
No mian, you make me ashame to be called your mother. Just so you know, she has a target on her. Stay away from her. She left.
Qu couldn't believe her eyes, just weeks after the incidence, the restaurant close by were relocating, she wondered if something happened, what mian fine. Suddenly someone walked up to her, looking bright, it was the president secretary. She couldn't believe her eyes. They chatted for a while and she apologize for her daughter behavior, gave her a card that if she ever need to run in an election, she would give her maximum support. She left. She wondered if all politician were like this or if she was trying to get to her differently.