Chapter 1:Hates her life

Yan Mei stared blindly at the screen of her computer. She squeezed her

eyes shut, drew in a long breath and tried to release tension as she exhaled. But

even as she opened her eyes, her glance strayed to the wall clock.

Nine o'clock, she knows her grandfather will be worried about her for

working late but is the only way for her to shut as herself from the outside

world and pretend that she is okay.

Yan Mei stood up restlessly and went to the window, which overlooked the

street.

"Damn him," she said aloud the intensity in her voice shocked her. It's been

three years since everything happened but she still can't forget, forget the scene

of that night with blood everywhere. She inexplicably shivered.

Shutting her eyes and taking a deep breath as the therapist had taught her,

she looked at her reflection in the glass window and smiled.

"I'm okay, see l'm still alive and that is the most important thing." Yan Mei

chanted.

She doesn't remember how it started, but anytime she remembers what

happened and becomes depressed, she takes a deep and smile. Like her smile

can solve anything.

She switched off her computer, picked up her purse and left the multibillion-

dollar company.

Sitting in her Audi A3, she didn't immediately start the car. She felt lonely

tonight. She read somewhere that the best way to get over something or

someone is a rebound.

It's been three years, If not for herself she has to do it for him. He would

ve wanted her to be happy. Not living like a ghost every day. Today she will

start afresh.

"Wish me, luck love". She whispered as she started her car.

It was Friday night and the club was packed with a lot of people, but of

course, Lei Zhao had to suspect that on a Friday night, just as he was about to

enter the club he bumped into someone.

"'m sorry". A mellow voice sounded behind Lei Zhao. Raising his head, he

sucks in a deep breath as he stares at the woman in front of her.

Everything about her redefines perfection.. She was not wearing a sexy outfit

or any short dress, no, on the contrary, she was wearing a business suit. He

never knew a business suit and pant can make a woman this beautiful and sexy.

Yan Mei began to feel self-conscious as he stares her without blinking his

eyes. She raised her eyebrows as she looked at him. He was quite handsome

too. Not the Adonis good-looking type but he was handsome in his way.

"Beautiful ". Lei Zhao whispered.

"Huh?" Yan Mei asked confusingly. Why was this man behaving so

strangely?

Realizing that his actions were a bit weird even to himself, Lei Zhao

awkwardly laugh.

"Sorry was asking if you're okay?"

"I'm fine and sorry once again."

Yan Mei said as she bowed, turn and then walked inside the bar.

Completely ignoring him.

Lei Zhao stared at her back. He didn't believe in love at first. Sigh, but man

for the first time in two years since his girlfriend left him, he finds another

woman attractive. Can it be that because he has been a celibate for too long,

now his hormones are acting up?

He shook his head as he entered the club.

IN THE CLUB,

"So the prodigal son isn't horny again tonight?". Lei Zhao rolled his eyes

when he heard his friend, Henry Liu.

Henry Liu gives him a friendly punch to the arm.

"That is the third chick you turn down today man. You keep looking around

as if you're looking for someone what is wrong with you?"

Lei Zhao shrugged. He thought once he sees different girls his hormones will

kick in but no girl has been able to excite him like the woman he met at the

entrance. Now he is bent on finding her but he can't even see her shadow, is

like everything was an illusion.

"Check that out man f **CKI". Henry Liu exclaimed as he let out a high-

pitched whistle.

On the dance floor was the woman he met at the entrance. She was in her

little world as she had her eyes closed as she got lost in the lyrics and rhythm of

the song. Dancing in a suit will look weird but no-no actually, this is the

hottest thing he has seen in years.

she had let down her hair, put on her red lipstick and open a few of her

buttons showing her off a bit of cleavage, just a bit to drive you insane. It makes

you wanna open all of the buttons and unlock the mystery that has been hidden

in that suit.

She raised her lips in a sly smile when she opened her eyes and saw him

staring at her. Holding his gaze, she offered a close - mouthed smile that came

off as highly seductive.

Lei Zhao knew right at that moment that he has sold his soul to the devil,

but nan he has no regrets looking at the woman in front of her.

Chapter 2: Only weak girls cry

Yan Mei looked at the man she met at the entrance and smirk. She knows

he has been looking for her since she heard him asking people if they had seen

a sexy woman wearing a suit, and that woman was her since she is the only

weird person to wear a suit in a club.

She watched in amusement as he approached her just as he was about to

reach her, a petite blonde appeared in front of him.

Lei Zhao frowned when he looked at the person blocking his view.

"Hy handsome, you wanna buy me a drink?" The woman said as she

batted her eyelashes, pushing her ****** to his side.

"No." Lei Zhao replied.

The woman laughed.

"So cold, I like that". Her tongue snaked out to touch the top of her lips.

Lei Zhao winced, he was starting to lose his temper. He doesn't know why

these women try so hard.

They wear these tight dresses that they can barely breathe in. He

appreciates the magic effect of makeup but using too much of it that makes you

look like a clown at the end of the day bores him.

"Hey babe, where have you been?"

Lei Zhao widened his eyes in surprise when he saw Yan Mei who had

wrapped her hands on his shoulder.

She smiled at the stupid look Lei Zhao was going her and turned to look at

the woman.

"Well, is there something my man can help you with miss?"

Yan Mei asked coldly as she scrutinized the lady in front of her. Seeing the

cold demeanor of Yan Mei, the lady snorted as she glared at Yan Mei and left

the place.

"Stop looking at me like that, stupid". Yan Mei said playfully as she turned

to look at Lei Zhao.

"You can't blame me, right? It's not every day that I meet such a charming

lady like you." Lei Zhao said as he winked at her

"If you're done with being an ***, you can buy me a drink after all I just

saved you from whoever that was".

Yan Mei said distastefully.

"it will be a pleasure love." Henry Liu looked at his friend who was flirting

with a girl and opened his mouth. He was shocked because ever since his

brother died and his girlfriend left him, Lei Zhao is the coldest and the most

indifferent person he has ever met. Nothing excites him and all he feels is hatred

towards the world.

So who is this person who is shamelessly flirting with a girl?

Lei Zhao looked at the woman who was busily drinking and sighed

"That's enough, you have already drunk enough". Lei Zhao said as he tried

to take the glass from her hands.

Yan Mei pushed his hands away as she gulped down her drink.

"You're supposed to accompany me to drink not to stop me."

An awkward silence fell between them. Lei Zhao said nothing as he stared

at the petite woman sitting beside him. He knew she was hurting because he

once had that look in his eyes.

Lei Zhao raised his hands to clean the tears that have started falling from

her eyes.

You..I 'm not crying. Something fell into my eyes." Yan Mei said as she

turned to look at Lei Zhao.

"Only weak girls cry and l'm not weak. I'm a beautiful, successful and

happy woman."

Yan Mei burst out into laughter after she said this. She poured more wine in

her glass as she raised it towards Lei Zhao.

"A toast to...hmmm being strong." Without waiting for his response she

drunk her wine in one gulp.

**

The bodyguards in the Yan family compound was profusely sweating even

though the weather was cold tonight. Their young miss hasn't come home yet

and now the young master was furious.

"I'm giving you five minutes you better find her or don't, come back. And

oh, you better make sure that not even a strand of her hair is hurt."

Yan Li said calmly as he glared at the bodyguards.

The leader of the bodyguards shivered when he saw how calm Yan Li was.

The calmer he is, the more dangerous he is at the moment.

"Yes, young master." Yan Li waved his hands to disperse them to search for

his little sister. He sighed tirelessly.

Even though his little sister is very cold and is super distant from him, hee

doesn't hate or blame her. After all, she has been through a lot and he hates

himself everyday for not finding her earlier.

Maybe if they had found her early and in a different situation maybe they

might have established a sibling bond.

But he still hopes that one day she will call him brother and that day will

become soon. He hopes so.

He didn't go with the bodyguards to search for her, because the Oldman

was sleeping and he wanted to be around in case he starts getting his

nightmares again.

In the club,

Lei Zhao looked at the woman who was completely drunk and sighed. He

didn't even get to ask her name or where she stays.

He guesses she will be staying with him tonight. He called his friend to look

after her as he went outside to call his driver. Just as he was about to enter he

saw some men in black blocking the entrance. He frowned, aren't these people

from the Yan family? What are they doing here?

Because Lei Zhao didn't want anybody to know he is in town he had to

hide before they leave. If he knew hiding will let him search for weeks before

meeting the mystery girl he would've never hidden.

Chapter 3: The night is still young

ONE MONTH LATER,

On the last floor of Yan corps, Yan Mei looked at the executives who were

clearly nervous and lazily picked up the file on her table.

The meeting room was as quiet as a cemetery. In front of her were several

trembling executives of Yan group.

These executives with an average net worth of ten million did not dare utter

a sound at this moment, because in front of them was the devil reincarnate.

Yan Mei had a document in her hand which was the business deal with the

Lei corps. Her indifferent eyes glanced at the executives.

"why hasn't the business deal been signed yet by the Lei corps?" Yan Mei

put down the file and asked expressionlessly.

"This.." The executives looked at each other in embarrassment, they were

hesitant to speak.

"What?" she asked impatiently.

"That the CEO of Lei corps has retired, he said his son will be taking over

the company soon, so we should wait for his son to take over the company

before we finalize everything."

Yan Mei frowned as she sighed helplessly. She knows how difficult that old

man can be.

She waved her hand as she said, "okay, you can go."

"Thanks.". As soon as the executives left, a beautiful woman entered the

office. This woman was Su Bei she was Yan Mei's secretary and the only friend

she has here in S city.

"Someone seems bored." Yan Mei rolled her eyes when she heard her.

"what is next on my schedule?" Yan Mei asked ignoring her teasing.

"Well, madam you're supposed to meet Fang Yan this evening at the

Imperial hotel". Su Bei reported seriously as she stared at her friend.

Even though they were close, she never dared cross the line when they are

working or takes advantage of her relationship with Yan Mei. This is one of the

reasons why Yan Mei likes Su Bei.

"Fang Yang?" Yan Mei asked as she furrowed her brows. Fang Yang is the

young master of the Fang family. He is a well-known playboy. Yan Mei will be a

fool if she doesn't know his evil thoughts about her.

She knew that if she keeps saying no to him, he will never leave her alone

so out of annoyance she agreed to meet him. Now she was kind of regretting it

"Okay, anything else?" Yan Mei asked as she turned to look at Su Bei.

"Yes, there are some documents that need your signature." She said as she

placed a pile of folders in front of Yan Mei.

"I thought you said a few." Yan Mei said distastefully. Su Bei laughed

when she saw Yan Mei pouting. Everyone thinks that Yan Mei is a cold person

who has a poker face but deep down she knows she is childish. She wonders

what her friend went through to make her such an indifferent and cold person.

"Well, think about it. After today's hard work you will go out with Mr.

playboy. I heard playboys have a particular charm. I know you will have fun".

Su Bei laughed as she said. She knows how much Yan Mei hates Fang Yan.

But she will never let go of the chance to tease her friend.

Yan Mei glared at her. "It seems you have a lot of free time on your hands.

Maybe I should find work for you to do." Yan Mei said coldly. Su Bei shivered

when she saw the warning look Yan Mei was giving her.

"Madam, I forgetI have to make some phone calls. So if you will excuse me

I will leave now."

Su Bei said as she hurriedly left the office. Yan Mei smirked when she saw

her running away.

Putting everything behind her, she buried herself into work.

IMPERIAL HOTEL,

In a blink of an eye, it was already 7 pm, Yan Mei rubbed her neck as she

stepped down from her car and walked towards the hotel. She doesn't know

why Fang Yan wants to meet at a hotel but thinking about his identity she

thinks the hotel is a safer place since it has securities measures to protect its

clients

Also, the last thing she wants is to meet any paparazzi with Fang Yan.

The moment Yan Mei entered the hotel she saw a waiter waiting for her.

"Miss Yan?" the waiter asked politely. Yan Mei nodded.

"Please Mr. Fang is waiting for you."

Yan Mei followed the waiter. When they reached the box, Fang Yan was

already waiting. When he saw Yan Mei, he excitedly strode toward her. When

Yan Mei saw him approaching her, she took a step back before his hand touched

her and deftly avoided his movements.

Fang Yan was slightly annoyed but thinking about Yan Mei's identity he didn

't say anything. After all, the night is still young. Thinking about tonight's plan,

Fang Yan smirked.

"Miss Yan please sit down." Fang Yan said softly as if nothing has

happened.

A waiter came to serve them the moment they sat down. Looking at the

glass of wine in front of her, Yan Mei squinted her eyes

"I don't drink alcohol." Yan Mei said coldly.

Fang Yan listened to her calmly. He knew there is no way Yan Mei will drink

alcohol with him. Thankfully he had planned everything well.

"So what did you want to drink? Fruit juice?"

"No, just a glass of water will be fine." Fang Yan winked at the waiter.

without Yan Mei noticing.

"Get Miss Yan a glass of waiter." Fang Yan said to the waiter who was

standing beside them.