41 Chapter 41 : Shanghai Television Festival 2 (1/2)
Xiulan woke up from Hongqi's loud phone conversation so early in the morning. She glances at the digital clock beside the lamp and it was only 6:03 AM. She only had three hours of sleep. She was still sleeping in the masters bedroom due to Zhu was always in the penthouse.
It was STVF's D-DAY and Xiulan had to cram last night for more information regarding the TERRO group. Zhu has spilled more details about the TERRO group's plans for STVF so she had to somewhat change her plans.
When Dong Yong woke up from his operation, he has informed them more about the plan ever since the device was safely removed from him. He felt incredible amount of freedom after that device was removed.
”Just let them wear anything that will headline the fashion community. We have a bunch of new wardrobe collection from Guxxi and Versaxe. Make sure that there will be no wardrobe malfunction since that's the last thing I want to hear from the media.” Hongqi impatiently said on the phone while he removes his gym shoes and socks. He was sitting on the side of the huge bed while he loudly converse.
Xiulan lazily glances at this loud husband. He was so noisy that for a person like her who sleeps heavily to wake up from someone's voice made her really grumpy.
”No. Make sure that each of their posts in their social media accounts will reach million likes and views before they post another one. I need to go. I'll call you later.” Hongqi firmly instructed again before he ended the call. He removes his upper gym shirt and shorts and threw it in the clothes basket near the bathroom's door. Before he enters, he types on his phone again before he went inside the bathroom.
Xiulan was somewhat taken aback by Hongqi's good physique, plump butt and nakedness. It woke her up a little that he was only in his briefs. She did not expect such an explicit sight so early. She was thankful that Hongqi was facing away from her so she didn't saw the front view.
Xiulan went back to sleep when she heard the gushing of the water inside the bathroom. She should sleep as soon as possible before she witnesses Hongqi's wet look and dramatic sexy display.
Once Hongqi was finished with his morning routine, he glances at the sleeping Xiulan. He's not sure if this woman will attend STVF. But to be sure, he grabbed a paper bag that contains branded clothes.
He picked a casual French lavender short dress with short laced sleeves. He neatly hangs the dress on a hanger and let it dangle in the handle of her closet. He wanted to make sure he can spot her easily later. He also put a sticky note on the hanger to remind her to wear this.
Hongqi was staring at the dress and was thinking of what to add when his phone suddenly rang. He answered the phone and hastily left the bedroom.
Xiulan managed to fully get her wits back after taking a few more hours of sleep. She realized that someone kept on loudly knocking on her door. ”Mrs. Xing, I will leave soon. I left the food on the table.” Bai Rong announced and it became quiet again.
Xiulan groggily sat up straight and took a moment to finally move to the bathroom to take a shower. She can now shower on her own since her injuries were almost healed.
When she's finished, she moves to her closet and saw the pretty French lavender dress. She reads the note attached to it and she grimaced at Hongqi's not-so endearing note. ”Wear this or I'll ban your entrance for STVF.”
”Jerk.”Xiulan muttered and angrily grabs the dress. ”Why would a fan wear such pretty dress in a war zone?” Xiulan commented but still she wore the dress.
She paired the dress with a nude buckled wedge pumps. She must wear shoes with heels because people might criticize Mrs. Xing's height again. She was never bothered by other people's comments but whenever if it's about her height, it somewhat triggers her.
Yes, she must present as Mrs. Xing tonight. She has the special VIP pass from Hongqi. It'll be weird and a hassle for her to create alibis how a normal fan got that VIP pass.
Xiulan puts on a light make up and a gradient red lipstick to make her look young and less sickly looking since she didn't sleep that long enough to get the healthy vibrancy on her skin.
She went to eat her breakfast before going to her company. She decided to make a quick visit to the company and work for a few hours before she attends STVF. She somewhat guessed that she might end up in the hospital again. She's not sure how dangerous it would be today but just in case she will sign some documents and assign Secretary Dandan do work on projects that were pending ever since she got badly injured.
”Boss, here are the documents that company X requires us to do. They said it was okay to delay and they wish you to recuperate as soon as possible.” Secretary Dandan informed and handed a file.
”Thank you.” Xiulan courteously thanked Secretary Dandan. She checks the file and drafted a quick review on what to do to the project. She also added pointers and a 'to-do' list for her respective employees.
”I have to go. If there is anything else, you may call me tomorrow instead. I have something important to do today.” Xiulan instructed and gave the documents back to Secretary Dandan before she leaves the company.
It was already 3 PM when she left and she has an hour and a half to reach the venue. She took a cab going to the destination since Lau Zhu was already in the venue to monitor.
As expected when she arrived at the STVF's venue it was already crowded by fans and she did not expect that Hongqi's assigned army of guards were waiting for her.
”Ma'am, per instructions of Young Master you need to stay inside the designated VIP room he assigned for you.” One of the ravishingly dressed guardsmen said.
Xiulan glanced at the young handsome man and the rest of the other guards. She was rather surprised that they were all dashing to be a guard. Was it a requirement to be this handsome while working under Hongqi?
”I understand.” Xiulan smiled at them and followed.
While Xiulan walk through the hallways of STVF she kept hearing people whispering about her every now and then.She even saw famous actresses, actors and models reacted when they saw her with the bunch of Hongqi's guardsmen.
”Is that Mrs. Xing? As expected! Prettier in person and wow she's wearing a limited edition dress!”
”Didn't expect her to be pretty. But she's too tiny. What a waste of good looks.”
”Why is she even here?”
”Can someone tell me why she's here?”
”Ugh. I hate her.”
Xiulan didn't even spare a glance at the nosy people. She kept her eyes straight and only listened to the dashing guard.
”Miss Lau Zhu's already waiting in the room.” The dashing guard said before he gestured that she can now enter the room. Xiulan only nodded and gave a curtsy smile before she enters the VIP room.
”Please let us know if you need something. Cold drinks and snacks will be sent in the room after a few minutes.” The dashing guard informed and then he quietly closes the door.
”Missus, I apologize that I wasn't able to escort you.” Lau Zhu immediately said when she saw Xiulan coming inside the room.
”It's fine, Zhu. What happened by the way?” Xiulan asked as she walks towards a yellow fancy sofa inside the room and gracefully sat on it. She gestured Zhu to sit down. Then she moves her eyes to check the room's interior. She's impressed how retro and expensive-looking everything inside. They are like inside a Victorian room.
”It seems your husband has full control of this place's security. When I got here his men managed to surround the Tesla car in a blink and demanded I should stay inside this VIP room. I wasn't able to roam around anymore. Good thing I did some advance searching and monitoring a few days ago but it's not enough.” Zhu was frustrated. She was supposed to check something in the fire exit but she can't leave the damn room.
”I see. He's making sure that he keeps an eye on you. He still doesn't trust you.” Xiulan commented and frustratingly rolled her eyes. She did not expect Hongqi to give her this much attention while she attends STVF. She thought he's being extra today just for show.
Xiulan slowly rubs her chin and started to think of ways how to move freely inside this place under Hongqi's scrutiny.
”I do have some of my men waiting in the parking lot in case we need some backup and information outside.” Zhu helpfully informs. Zhu glances at her smart watch. Just one tap on the emergency button and she will be able to send emergency signals to her team.
”That's great! Thank you for being always ready, Zhu.” Xiulan praised Zhu. She was really happy with Zhu's enthusiasm for this case.
”Thank you, missus. This time, I promise I won't get easily knocked out.” Zhu seriously promised. She will never let that embarrassing failure to hunt her again. She will have her revenge and let the missus know how dangerous she really is.
Xiulan chuckled at Zhu's playful side comments. They talked more about the strategy they will initiate today.
The plan is; Xiulan will be concentrating on monitoring the CCTVs since she brought a powerful laptop with her that can render thousands of CCTV footages without lagging her screen. She'll remotely assist Zhu through a micro mic.
According to Dong Yong, the TERRO group will have all their men scattered and surrounded the whole venue. Xiulan's team must also take note of the important people for the event since they will be targeted the most.
TERRO will be in casual clothes but have deadly weapons secretly hidden inside their bodies that even the security scanner won't be able to detect.
”According to Dong Yong, your husband Xing Hongqi might be targeted by TERRO. By the way, he doesn't have any idea about you or your relationship with Mr. Xing. He just remembered and spilled this information since Mr. Xing's name came up from one of our conversations.” Zhu was so late informing such important information. This causes Xiulan to stop her movements and stared confusedly at Zhu.
This information really caught Xiulan's full attention. ”And why is that?”
”TERRO and Xing Hongqi are currently in a petty battle to buy firearms and weapons from an exceptional source. Since your husband has an unlimited amount of funds, he's been buying all of them which madden the TERRO leader and he wanted to kill your husband because of this frivolous reason. Killing his number one competitor and creating panic to this country was like hitting two birds with one stone using STVF.” Zhu informs and worriedly looked at her lady boss.
Xiulan was surprised by this wild and sudden information. She knew Hongqi was so obsessed in creating that dream security company. But she did not expect for him to have a feud with a terrorist. Actually, Hongqi might not know anything about this petty TERRO group. He might also not aware he managed to get their attention in a bad light.
”This makes everything complicated.” Xiulan bit her lips from anxiety. Damn she must protect Hongqi and get him out of this predicament without exposing her secret. But how can she do that?
Xiulan sighed heavily. ”We will still stick to our plan. I will try to meet my husband later.” Xiulan calmly said and took a bottle from the table to drink some water.
”A-are you going to inform him about his impending doom?” Zhu was slightly shocked by the lady boss' reaction. She seems to be calm and saying this information to her husband will expose her.
”No.” Xiulan didn't say much and only tiredly smiled at Zhu.
Zhu doesn't know what the lady boss was planning but she believes that she has a great plan.
They didn't talk anymore and Xiulan busied herself by setting up the laptop and kept on tweaking a weird controller device with a lot of wires on it. Zhu was curious on the purpose of that device since it looks really old.
Right on cues, the ever-dashing Xing Hongqi suddenly opened the door and add to Xiulan's dread; he even brought his entourage with him.
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Xiulan quickly put the device inside her bag and swiftly switched to a video of a Disney movie to hide the CCTV footages.
”Dear, what brings you here? Aren't you busy?” Xiulan greeted Hongqi with an endearing lovely smile and quickly gave him a loose hug. She needs to act as Mrs. Xing now.
”My love, sorry I am late.” Hongqi hugged back and lovingly whispered but the people inside the room can still hear it. He even kissed her forehead which made some of his female entourage raise their eyebrows.
”I didn't know Young Master has this charming side.” A balding man in his mid forties commented
Hongqi was already enjoying that little act of him and Xiulan when he suddenly remembered that these pesky, nosy and curious fellows followed him here. Apparently they were not his entourage but only curious acquaintances.
He sharply looked at the bunch of people who followed him and gave a very cold comment. ”Now you have seen her, you can now all get out.”
”What a ruthless guy! Hi, I am Meng Ru. I am Hongqi's ---” the bald guy weren't able to finish his introduction when one of Hongqi's guards already manhandled him and pulled him outside the room. The women were all shoed away by Zhu.
”What was that?” Xiulan asked and pulled away from Hongqi's hug and went back to her seat again.
”Curious rats must be fed by a little amount of cheese, right?” Hongqi shrugged and lazily sat beside Xiulan. He puffed a heavy sigh and muttered ”I'm so tired. Glad this is the last awards event.”
Xiulan understood what he meant. As long as there's a chance to flaunt their relationship Hongqi will always take advantage of the situation.
”The event will start within an hour. You can still nap. Let me massage your temples.” Xiulan suggested and ignored his rats and cheese comment. She glanced at Zhu who was busying herself on her phone yet her ears were all perked up to listen to the couple's banters.
”Really?” Hongqi's face suddenly brightened and quickly laid his head on Xiulan's thighs. ”Be careful with the hair. My hairdresser will get mad.”
”Hm.” Xiulan started pressing his temples, forehead and the back of his neck with pressure. While she was giving a very satisfying massage, she quickly sticks a small black circular pin the inner parts of Hongqi's collar.
The black pin was a tracking device. She must always know his whereabouts in case the event tonight would suddenly get serious and bloody.
While XIulan continues to massage Hongqi, Secretary Yang Bo suddenly entered the room and informed Hongqi that the event will start soon.
Honqg lazily got up from the sofa and stretched his long muscular arms. Xiulan's massage was so effective that he got a satisfying power nap.
”You can visit the artist room later if you want to take a picture or talk to the celebrities. Also don't talk much with Andy Gao. Understand?” Hongqi warns Xiulan while he sooths the creases on his suit.
Xiulan coughed from Hongqi's accusations about Andy Gao. He can never let go of that issue with that actor.
”Dear, please don't think much of my little crush to Andy Gao. You will still be the only one.” Xiulan sweetly said and winked at Hongqi.
Secretary Yang Bo and Zhu coughed from the missus' display of affection. She was really cute but somewhat it made them blush how corny it was.
Hongqi sneered and really liked how Xiulan answered him. He went back closer to Xiulan and kissed her forehead. ”Be nice here and don't roam around without the guards.” He said before he left the room.
Xiulan remained smiling until Hongqi was fully out of the room. Fake smiling and flirting made her exhausted.
She went back to whatever she was doing and set up her laptop again.
”Zhu, the event will start soon. I want you to roam around the audience area and in case the guards in the hallway ask you just tell them you need to talk to a fanclub admin.” Xiulan commanded and gave a small circular pin to Zhu. ”Attach that to your bra or underwear. I need that to track wherever you are.”