Imperial, China , Airport, 9:45

" Boss, you have meeting with SYS Holding at 4PM and a social gathering at Dark

Haven Hotel at 8PM. "

It was an autumn season as the weather got cooler , at this moment , outside was currently raining .

People entered and exited the airport , although everyone's eye were sifted to one direction.

In that certain direction was a tall slender man at the height of 196 cm. He wore a three - piece business suit , with a white dress shirt and black neck tie.

As he walked he gave a vibe as if a king with his minsters following him .

His eyes.....

His height.....

His smirk....

His personality...

His decency...

He was seductively handsome , yet he carried a cold and aloof aura

Trailing behind him were his assistant and 5 fully built body guards. Each person dressed in black, with the tan crest embroidered on the chest of their jacket.

The assistant spoke to his boss and tries to keep up with his boss's steps . ' Why does the boss  have to be so tall!' He cried in his mind.

"Mm." A deep voice sounded without Kim Tan having to open his mouth. At that same moment . Kim Tan suddenly stops .

" Ahh!!" A soft voice cries as she bumps into a hard solid figure .

Ning Xi pats away the invisible dust from her clothes , without looking at the person she bumped into, she spoke, "I'm so sorry. I wasn't watching where I was going . Are you alright ?" Her head finally lifts up to look at the person.

"Uhhh...."

"..."

The man had an indifferent expression on his perfectly sculpted face . God must really have spent have indefinite time in perfecting this man's face to the point where one glance can make any woman or man fall in love.

The man wore black slim fitted suit and white undershirt which emphasized his board shoulders and slender body.

At this moment, the man's aviator sunglasses hung crooked and loosely on his face. His cold and dark eyes glare murderously at Ning Xi.

Feeling intense gaze and the dropping of the temperature , Ning Xi force a smile and apologizes again, "I'm so sorry . Are you alright ?"

Xu Feng was amazed by the woman who just bumped into his boss. She stood at the same height as him at 186 cm with her 2 inch ankle booties. Although she was dressed in simple attire, she was still the most prettiest woman he's ever seen!!

Better yet, his boss was one of Imperial, China most eligible bachelors also the most handsomest. And everyone knows his boss is even a multi billionaire in the world!! Yet, this woman did not blush or go insane!!!

"Xu Feng , get me a new suit." I want to change.

Kim Tan deep and cold voice brought Xu Feng back from his train of thoughts.

"Yes, Boss!"

Hearing the man's words, Ning Xi pouted her lips and mumble, "What a rude man."

Kim Tan raised an eyebrow with a glint of danger in his eyes and stares at her , "What did you say?"

Angry at this unknown specie , Ning Xi was no longer going to be nice , she tolerated enough of his words and gaze  .

""I said, you are a rude man! I accidentally bumped into you and apologized but you are being rude! Rude, I tell you! Are all the men nowadays this rude?!!!"" She shouted at him . She can't believe there is a man even exist.

The lines between Kim Tan's brows creased into three lines, he stare at the woman in front of him.

No one has ever raised their voice at him besides his parents. Better yet, everyone was afraid of him, but this woman actually dare to raise her voice at him.

She even dare to call him rude!

Suddenly, while looking at the woman, Kim Tan finally realized the colors of her eyes. It was bluish red , like beautiful soft emeralds. Her eyes were giving a glare that was freezing bones, like being nude in the middle of a hailstorm, where every chunk of ice was a frosted dagger cutting into the skin.

Especially with her ink like hair and pale skin, her eyes stood out, making them truly mesmerizing.

Soft wisps of that pale honey hair swept past an ear and caressed the skin of her neck, jaw, cheeks and around her rather beautiful, deep eyes. Those cerulean-glass eyes rimmed with thick, long, dark lashes that brushed her cheeks every time she closed her eyes, seemed to bore into him every time he looked into them and nearly lost himself. Suffering, loneliness, longing, desire; her eyes held all those deep seated emotions and many more.

Ning Xi : "When people apologized for their accidents, its normal for the other person to accept. It's common sense, unless I murdered your entire family, then that's something else." She roars at him.

Everyone: "...."

Ning Xi on the other hand, raised attention from the many people inside the airport, but she paid no attention to the bystanders. As much as she hated public scenes, this was too much for her .

"How can such a person exist in this world?!!" . "What's the god was thinking when he makes you".

Kim Tan: "....."

All she did was accidentally bump into him. She even apologized, but he acted as if she was some kind of cockroach that touched him. Making him sick of it , What the hell !!!.

Truly despicable!!

While in her dispute with the unknown specie, a voice sounded from behind the huge crowd inside the airport.

"Boss!! Boss!!"

Lie Wei who was assigned to come to Imperial, China in advance to prepare things for Ning Xi , was now squeezing through the crowd to get to his boss.

Completely ignoring the man, Ning Xi  turned around to the source of voice.

"Ah! Lie Wei !"

Just as she was about to step away to Lie Wei , her arm was grabbed by a strong slender hand.

"Did I say you could leave?" A deep, low voice sounded from behind her, sending a slight chill down her spine.

Ning Xi turned around and frown with pursing lips, she glared at the man then down to the hand that easily wrapped itself around her arm.

Clearly, Kim Tan was not going to let her get away with it after yelling at him and calling him a rude man and despicable man .

Xu Feng and the 5 body guards were staring at their boss with bulging wide eyes!

Their boss, who is know for his cleanliness, ruthlessness and aloof personality has never once touched a woman or allowed any woman to touch him (well besides his mother), is now holding the arm of a random woman!! A beautiful one too!!!

Is the world come to an end ! 'Why is it that this King Yama is more dangerous than ever before? Isn't he supposed to at least be less colder now that he is starting to get interested to the opposite s.e.x?'

"Uhhh... Can you please let go, any longer and you'll surely break my arm."

"" I said Let it go!!! ""

As if he was suddenly electrocuted by her voice, Kim Tan quickly release Ning Xi's arm.

"Hmph." Ning Xi snorted as she swung her head around, but not forgetting to run away the moment the man let go.

She grabs Lie Wei by the shirt collar and darted out of the airport as fast as she could.

"Run, Lie Wei!  Run, before that rude man catches us!"

Lie Wei was stuck in a daze. He has long muted his ears. The moment he saw the cold man his boss was yelling at, he felt as if the world had become dark and cold. He was so embarrassed and scared, he wanted to dig a hole and hide in it!

Why did his boss have to encounter such a person when she first arrived here!!

Watching the retreating figure disappear, Kim Tan didn't move at all from his position. Until he couldn't see the figure anymore, he looked down and stare at the hand he used to grab the woman's arm. His brows creased deeply as he thought of something.

"Boss.. do you want me to investigate that lady?" weeps  Xu Feng from behind.

"No need. She already apologized."

And once again, Xu Feng and the 5 body guards were caught by another sudden shock.

Their boss is actually letting someone off! And it was someone from the opposite gender!! Is the world really finally coming to an end?!!! Did they die. !!

Noticing something, Xu Feng hesitated but asked anyways, "Boss, what about this?" His finger pointing to a white hard luggage and a brown Louis Vuitton tote. "I think that lady forgot her belongings.."

Kim Tan frown again, his eyes glaring like daggers at the baggage. If Kim Tan's eye could send beams of daggers, Ning XI's bag and luggage would of been shredded like minced meat.

"Bring them with us." He ordered before walking away.

And for the third time of the day, Xu Feng and the five bodyguards were once again caught by shock.

Is their boss okay? He wants to bring along a strange woman's belongings? Isn't this called stealing? Where is our cold and ruthless boss? , I need my boss back , he cried inwardly .

Inside a black BMW, Lie Wei was sweating like he just came out of a sauna.

Ning Xi : "What's wrong with you?"

Lie Wei : "Boss, do you know who that man is?"

Ning Xi sighed and put her hand under her chin as she stare out the car window.

"Whether I know him or offended him, it doesn't matter. I doubt I'll see him again while I'm here."

Hearing his boss's words, Lie Wei wanted to cry but lacked the tears.

'Boss\, that man is very very powerful here! Anyone he wants to find\, he will find no matter what. Even if he wanted someone dead\, he can do it and get away with it! *sob* why was it him out of all the people in the airport!'

But knowing his boss, she could really care less about anyone. Even if it was the emperor himself who threatens her, she would just shrug her shoulder indifferently.

Moments later, the black BMW finally came to a stop in front of a tall white building with magnificent large windows.

Without waiting for Lie Wei , Ning Xi opened the door and steps out of the car. She gaze up at the tall building while rain trickle down on her.

Even with the grey clouds and rain, the building still looked eye catching and stood like a painting. Looking very magnificent.

Lie Wei jogged over to his boss and open a black umbrella, putting it over her.

"Boss, your new place is here. " He said before handing Ning Xi a pair of black house keys.

"I don't wish to stay here permanently. You know how I've always been. I like peace and quiet." Ning Xi grabbed the umbrella handle and keys from Lie Wei before walking to the glass doors to enter the building.

"Hmm...." Lie Wei  let out a sigh. His boss sure has been difficult to handle lately.

Before he could even take a step to follow his boss, her next words hit him like a huge rock.

"Lie Wei , I forgot my things at the airport. I need you to go back and retrieve it."

"Right away Boss."

He wanted to cry but really lacked the tears to shed. He thought\, Boss\, if you knew already\, why didn't you say something before we left the airport. *sob*'

—-

Entering the lobby, Ning Xi looked at the huge calligraphy fixture behind the front desk, 'Elite Penthouse'.

A young man at the age of twenty stood up immediately from the front desk when he saw Ning Xi enter the lobby.

In his entire twenty years of living, he has never seen such a beautiful goddess-like woman before. And she was even taller than him!!

Unlike all the wealthy ladies who lives here and like to dress in fancy designer clothes, this lady wore casual clothes, yet she still looked so mysterious and sophisticated.

He gulped, "Good Morning Miss. How can I assist you?"

Ning Xi glance down at the black house keys, there was a small tag attached to it, '1992'.

"I'm living in penthouse 1503." She said nonchalantly to the young man.

Hearing the number, the man almost choked on his own saliva. He stuck is daze.

"1992? Did I hear you say wrongly?"

With a frown, Ning Xi  was constipating whether the young man in front of her should get his ears checked up.

"Yes, room 1992 . You did not hear wrongly."

The young man gulped, "Miss, I don't mean to be rude, but can I see an ID? It's just to confirm identification that you live there."

At his words, Ning Xi pout her lips in deep thinking. "My ID.. umm..." remembering she left her bags at the airport which contained her wallet, Ning Xi pinches the space between her brows.

Now how she handle this! .

"Sorry, my assistant is going back to get it."

Seeing the lady won't show him her ID, the young man could only sigh. "Miss, I'm sorry but—-."

*ding* the elevator doors opened and someone stepped out.

"Ling, what is going on?!" An old voice calls out.

Seeing who it is, the young man greets the Manager of Elite Penthouse .

"Manager Lu."

Ning Xi turn to see an old man with grey hair, he was wearing a black simple traditional Changsha top with military color trousers.

"Uncle Lu." She nods her head in respect.

Seeing the beautiful young girl, Manager Lu's eye beamed with surprise and joy.

"Hahah, Little Ning." Uncle Lu laughed as he walks over to Ning Xi . "I did not expect you to arrive so soon."

"I came early so I can make some arrangements." Ning Xi smiled.

Seeing that she was still in the lobby, Uncle Lu looked at the young man, "Why hasn't Miss Ning been taken to her housing?"

Nervous, the young man stutter in his words, "I was inquiring Miss Ning for her ID for proof of Resident.."

"ID?! She needs no reason to show her ID!" Uncle Lu raised his voice.

Cold sweat ran down the young man's back. Did he just do something wrong?

"Uncle Lu, its alright, he was only doing his job. I forgot my things at the airport and my assistant is currently going back to retrieve them, as of now, I do not have any proof of ID."

"Haaah..." Uncle Lu sigh. "No need. No need." He glares at the young man. "Miss Ning is a Owner Resident here. Give her the keys to her residence."

"Yes sir!" Salutes the young man. He then quickly search the key safe for the keys.

"No need to Uncle Lu. My assistant already handed me the keys he picked up yesterday." She raise her hand and show a set of black house keys.

Seeing the keys, the young man's eye nearly popped out of their sockets. He thought, 'Those really are the keys for the 1992!!!'

Uncle Lu smiled when he saw the keys. Ning Xi is the precious granddaughter of his best friend, he was thankful to have such friend , a friend who is the owner of this penthouse.

Despite having her other mansions she lives here , he feels honour to have her here.

He remember her childhood when she ran to catch him , whenever she saw him.He feels glad and feeling very joy. Coming out of his trains of beautiful memories . He orders .....

"Ling, take Miss Ning to her Residence."

"Right away sir!" Ling quickly answered. He almost caused a problem for an important person!! Hopefully he doesn't get fired. He ""sobbed""

"No need uncle Lu , I can manage on my own." Ning Xi said.

Uncle Lu nod his head in understanding. "I've made some preparations with your assistant in the penthouse. Please let me or the front desk know if there's anything not to your liking." I will change it for you.

"Mm. Thank you, uncle Lu."

Ning Xi bid goodbye and walk into the elevator that was open.

Watching the elevator doors closed, Ling was curious as to who the beautiful lady was, "

"Manager Lu, who was that woman just now?"

Uncle Lu glare at Ling, but calmed himself. "She is someone you should never offend. No one in  Imperial, China can afford to offend her." He said his piece and walks out the double glass doors.

Ling was rendered speechless but also curious. The beautiful lady was not only beautiful, she even own one of the keys to Elite Penthouse's most expensive penthouses.

Only billionaires can accommodate those types of "1992 " Penthouses .

Reaching the "1992"no penthouse , the elevator ding in arrival of 50th floor with the doors open.

Ning Xi leisurely stepped out.

She scan the floor and realize the long and wide hallway with white walls. What was more eye catching was that there were only 4 doors. And one of them was her.

The white walls brought natural lighting into the hallway, as the doors to each housing were dark gray with the same color border around. Both sides of the doors had tall windows.

Each housing number was carved in gold onto the door, on top the peep hole.

On the one side was two doors almost side by side, whereas across was the same. At the end of the hallway was two double glass door with the sign 'pool and roof access' on the side.

Ning Xi walked to her door, which was the third door to the right . She wondered if the other floors were as elegant as this floor.

Inserting one of the black house keys into the key hole, it clicked and the door unlocked.

Entering her new temporary home, she was dumbfounded by its view.

The flooring to her Residence was glossy white, with white walls.

The living room had floor to ceiling windows all around. The view of Imperial, China could be seen from any part of the living room windows. The Tiptoe sofa of the Sancal house, three-seater and dark gray and is accompanied by a Studio Lamp by Handvark, under a painting by Jordi Alcaraz from the Miquel Alzueta Gallery in Barcelona. It were set in an almost L-shape, a set of coffee tables and a TV cabinet in black iron sheet of own design that integrates a bioethanol burner.  Under was a large white fur carpet. A 65" smart TV was placed on a long white TV stand.

The kitchen was separated from the living room by a white marble wall island, 4 white stools sat on the outside. In kitchen all appliances are integrated into a set of elegant furniture in black. The counter top and the back have been produced using the Storm model from Inalco, offering an organic look that spreads throughout the whole. In front of it, we find a high table designed by Coblonal Interiorismo with a black iron structure and an envelope of the same parquet wood that functions as a bar and extra work surface. It is illuminated by a pendant lamp Ikono L by Normann Copenhagen. The Dejà Vu metal stools from Magis combine with the handles of the kitchen furniture, the oven and the sink set, offering a chromatic balance of wood, metal and black peppered with the green of the Granny Smith apples used for the session.

She is totally surprised to see it.!!

Across the kitchen was a dining room with a black dining table and four white parsons chairs.

She sighed at how white her housing was.

But she also liked it because the natural lighting contrasted with the white made the place look more brighter and not gloomy.

Satisfy with the living room, kitchen and dining room, she walks to the hallway to check on the rooms.

To an even more surprise, she realize that her place has 3 bedrooms!!

Like the walls, the rooms were white. The first room was on the left connecting to the kitchen wall. It was bigger, assigned as a guest room . All she has to do is buy new pillows and sheets to add some color to the room.

Surprisingly, one whole wall of the guest room was floor to ceiling windows.

Across from that room on the right, was the guest bathroom. It's wall connecting with the dining room. The bathroom had a shower, toilet and sink. Yet it was bigger than normal bathrooms.

Walking forward, next to the guest bathroom was another bedroom, just that, this bedroom was slightly smaller than the guest room and like the guest room, one whole wall was floor to ceiling windows.

Ning Xi could guess this room must be the smallest despite its irregular size.

She decided she'll turn this room into her walk in closet and office, since her career requires her to always deal with military works .

She saw their was also secret room , she its helpful for her to hide confidential  papers . Including this its fourth room.

She frowned but she is glad.

Passing the room, she finally reached the master bedroom.

Her new bedroom.

Opening the door and walking in, her eyes were on the verge of popping out. The room was the size of her guest room and walk in closet put together!

First door on the left upon entering the room was the master bathroom, it had a shower and a huge bathtub. There was an adjoining door for the toilet. The only thing bugging Ning Xi was the huge window which she was sure would allow a brightness of a sun and moon with a curtain because it can allow neighbor to saw her , whenever she takes a bath.

Across from the bathroom was the closet, which happened to bigger than she expected, but she guess she'll use it as extra storage for now.

The rest of the room was all floor to ceiling windows, the only walls in the room were the wall next to the closet and another small wall on the left where her king size bed covered in all white was.

There was also a double glass door near the bathroom door leading to an outside balcony. The only downfall for her was that the patio connected with her neighbor's. Only a glass wall separated the two balconies.

The apartment has a double room, a living-dining room with an open kitchen and a bathroom with three pieces that can be accessed from a small landing that distributes the whole. It have arranged all the rooms, including the bathroom, with direct access to the outside. Windows that make the interior and the exterior interpenetrate continuously, being an open set with good weather and a shelter when bad weather requires it.

After a few rounds of touring her new place, Ning Xi decided to sleep since she was waiting for Lie Wei to bring her things.