All day, young people had been gifting him herbal teas and supplements. He had expected more from the next head of the Yang family and his fiance, but they gifted him ginseng too. Lena just smiled and signal James to bring in the next item. This time he strolled in with something else.
"This is a porcelain vase from the Han dynasty."
Elder Zhao immediately recognized the porcelain vase. It was something he wanted from a friend, but that friend denied to sell the vase regardless of how high he offered.
"How did you obtain this vase? As I recall, that vase was in the possession of Lin Hao."
"I got it from General Lin from a business transaction."
"Tsk… that old general would offer that for business?" Elder Zhao did not believe it one bit.
Lena smiled. "I am just new in the business. I can never offer anything to please the General himself, however, I cannot say the same to his wife."
"HAHAHA…. Old woman, look at her. Don"t you think she is smart?" Elder Zhao looked over to chat with his wife.
"Only a smart woman can survive in the business world." She calmly spoke. "Is Miss. Shen engaged?"
Lena stopped smiling but kept her head down. "Dammit. Was I having too much fun…"
Lena could see that Madam Yang was also being overly attentive on the conversation now. If Lena said that she was not, then it would open an opportunity for Old Madam Zhao to hook her up with one of her grandsons. And if she said yes, that was obviously a lie.
"My great Aunt has one set up for me already." Lena casually replied.
"I see…"
Lena bowed again and left. She could see that her reply was the correct one. Madam Yang herself was quite pleased with that answer.
Lena did not directly say that she was or was not engaged, she only implied that there was already a man in mind that her family planned for.
She walked out to go and join Henry and Elizabeth. A few more people showcased their gifts. After the presents, there was food. Lena forced Henry to join her at the Yang table for lunch. He wanted to refuse but Lena said she needed him... For the greater good. So for lunch, Henry and Elizabeth joined the Yang family table.
Lena sat next to Eva. While everyone was chatting so cheerfully, Lena was able to slip something into Eva"s drink.
Lena would have wanted to eat more, but there were eyes everywhere. She also had to be on her best behavior with everyone.
She guessed that one thing she hated about parties was that you had to put on a fake perfect face every time. But she has gotten used to it… you can say that she is an expert at masking emotions at these kinds of events now.
The party still had a lot more to do, but Lena was ready to leave. She knew Madam Yang will be staying over at the party until late… if she wanted to execute her plan, it would be tonight. She was just waiting until her drugs started working.
A few minutes later, when everyone was dancing and listening to music, Eva walked out to use the bathroom. Lena excused herself and follow her out. Lena stood in the hallway and waited for Eva to get out.
When she got out, she was stumbling. Lena quickly went to save the damsel in distress.
"Eva? Are you feeling alright?" Lena help hooked Eva"s arm and walked her to a bench a chair.
"I am feeling nauseous."
"It might have been something you ate. Should I take you home?" Lena offered.
"But Andy.."
"Andy needs to stay here. It would be bad if someone as important as he leaves the party. You stay here, I will go tell Andy that you don"t feel and I am taking you home first."
"Ok."
"I"ll make sure to tell him to come as fast as he can get out of the party."
Lena quickly walked back to the main area. She texted James that the plan was going well and to get the car ready. She found Andy talking with the other two kings, Kris and Ming.
"Excuse me, gentlemen, may I borrow Andy for a moment?" Lena smiled at the men.
"What is it?" Andy stepped out.
"It"s Eva."
"What happened?"
"She is not feeling well. Probably just tired. I am going to take her back to the Yang Mansion."
"I should go with her."
Lena pulled Andy"s arm. "You can"t. You leaving the party early like this would be a bad image for you. Remember, you are representing the entire Yang family here."
Andy looked like he was in a dilemma. "Then… you take her first. I will come as soon as I can."
"Ok. I"ll make sure she is fine."
"Thank, Lena."
"Mhm.."
Lena walked back out to where Eva was sitting. She supported Eva until they got into the car. Lena gave Eva a bottle of fresh water.
"Drink this. It should help until we get you to the Yang Mansion. I am sure after a good rest you will be fine."
"Thanks."
Eva took the water and drink from it. She did feel a bit better. When they got to the Mansion, Lena and a worker helped carry Eva to her room.
"You, go make her some ginger tea. It should help." Lena ordered the worked. She nodded and left to go make some. "You should go take a cool shower, it will help with the headache."
Eva nodded. She walked herself to the bathroom, locked the door and turned on the shower. Lena was so shocked how easy Eva listened to her. She was hysterically laughing inside. Is this how Madam Yang also took advantage of Eva?
Lena walked over to where she saw Eva hide the "item" that Madam Yang gave to Eva. She put it inside a drawer with her makeup. Lena opened it and looked through the items. She looked at each item until she found something that was out of place.
She took it out. It looked like a bottle of medicine. Lena closed the drawer. She opened the bottle and took out one of the pills. It was white and has an "a" imprint on the pill. Is this… an aphrodisiac drug? She closed the bottle and planned to only take that one pill with her.
The bathroom door opened and Lena quickly shoved the whole bottle in her bag instead.
"Oh, you"re done? Let me help you dry your hair."
Eva sat down on her chair and Lena grabbed the hair dryer and started helping her dry her hair.
"You once told me that you didn"t hate me. I am glad you don"t hate me now." Eva spoke.
"I also gave you a warning. And I am glad that you took it to heart." Lena replied.
"I am glad that we can let the past go."
"Of course. Remember, you are my mei-mei now."
Lena finished drying her hair and told Eva to lay on the bed.
"You wait here, I will go see if your tea is done yet. You should drink that then go take a nap. Andy would be home by the time you wake up."
"Okay." Eva replied.
Eva closed her eyes to rest and Lena walked out. She closed the door and made sure no one was around. She went into her purse and pulled out an earphone and plugged it in her ear.
"Ok Noah… I got the item. Next, we need to get that phone. Tell me if a hallway is not clear."