Yan Qing Shan gracefully descended from the limousine. She asked the driver to drop her off across the street. Yan Qing Shan had not been at the Monarch despite knowing that her Jii-chan had built another of his hotel in the country, recently. She raised a brow as she looked on at the Monarch Hotel. The tall building held the charm of a baroque revival architecture, exuding cla.s.s and elegance befitting of the name."Heh. Jii-chan sure knows how to flaunt." Yan Qing Shan murmured to herself as she appreciated the old-school opulence of the building. The domes and elaborate arches gave a sense of movement and motifs of undulation in every detail. Crimson and gold intertwined into a meticulous yet distinct facade giving a nod to Huaxia"s rich and colorful culture.
The architectural style of every Monarch Hotel varied depending on the country. She had half-expected for her Jii-chan to build the hotel according to a traditional Oriental mansion but Yan Qing Shan could understand why he didn"t. Anyhow, the little intricacies he had input taken from Huaxia"s culture made the hotel even more grandiose. This way the guests could enjoy the aesthetics of a neo baroque building and the n.o.ble air of traditional Huaxia.
With a faint smile lingering on her cherry lips, Yan Qing Shan walked in its direction.
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Aki stood in front of multiple monitors, his gaze flitting from one to the other. This mission of theirs was relatively simple compared to the ones they usually do back then. Foiling the plans of two pampered women was a piece of cake. Except, it concerned the reputation of their mistress therefore Aki didn"t want to take chances.
Truthfully, he prefers that Yan Qing Shan deal with her enemies in one fell swoop instead of going a roundabout way through schemes. But he also knows her principle of returning things tenfold in the same manner so he could only follow her plans through.
"Oi, Aki can"t I really go to the party? I want to join in the fun. Please! Please!" Aki glanced stoically at the small person lounging at the recliner behind him. She had her feet up and her hands was holding on a piece of cookie.
"No."
"Why?" Akane pouted angrily.
"Akane, you"ve asked this a few times already. If you acted your age, maybe I would have let you." Aki pinched his philtrum in frustration. Akane was almost the same age as him. And yet her pet.i.te frame and cute features belied her living years. What"s worse was that Akane loved playing up the pretense. She relished the fact that people always thought she was but a child.
"It"s a natural instinct to let down your guard around children. Looking like this, it takes lesser effort to end my enemies."
Akane scoffed loudly, waving her hand in obvious scorn. "Bah! Wearing gowns and makeup, so much trouble. So uncomfortable."
Aki shook her head and chose to ignore the temperamental "child" at his back.
[I"m in front of the hotel. What"s the situation there?]
Yan Qing Shan"s voice sounded out from Aki"s ear. He focused on the monitor flas.h.i.+ng the happenings in the party.
"All is good. I must say though, that boyfriend of yours caused quite the commotion when he arrived. It was akin to an emperor meeting his ministers. If I hadn"t known beforehand I would have thought that this was his party." Aki reported neutrally, adding a light tease when he mentioned Zi Jue.
Even if he had only met the man a few times, Zi Jue gave Aki an incomprehensible sense of fear. The light smile Zi Jue had on him felt like an omen of doom contrasting greatly with that pretty face of his. It gave Aki the s.h.i.+vers just thinking about it. Everything changes when it comes to Yan Qing Shan though, the fear inducing smile changes into one that was capable of calling on spring. Aki remembered the dissociation he felt when he witnessed this abrupt change.
Yan Qing Shan merely laughed bemusedly in response.
[Aki-nii, were the staff informed of my ident.i.ty?]
Aki s.h.i.+fted his attention to the monitor showing the lobby. He couldn"t help but chuckle at the scene. Yan Qing Shan was met by two rows of hotel staff bowing respectfully to her. Her stunning face was scrunched up in unease.
"Ah, that would be Master"s handiwork Ojousama." He replied with a laugh. Aki was not surprised at the least. Asahi Reo made sure that every single one of his employee, from the highest managerial position down to the janitor and utility staff, is aware of who Asahi Ami was.
Aki remembered clearly how this circ.u.mstance came about. It was back when Yan Qing Shan just left for Huaxia. Asahi Reo called for an urgent meeting with all the concerned staff. Some of them were even forced to drop all their work and fly to j.a.pan immediately. It was a day full of tension and the people speculated the worse. Except what they thought was a meeting regarding a crucial matter of the company was actually just for a single picture of a gorgeous woman with a cold expression on her face.
"This is my granddaughter and successor, Asahi Ami. Make sure you remember who she is. Anyone who makes a stupid mistake and offends her better be sent packing away. If not, an even worse fate would await them. Understood?"
Asahi Reo phrased it bluntly and didn"t even bothered to veil his threats. Aki didn"t stop him for he knew this was the old man"s way of looking out for Yan Qing Shan now that she chose to leave his scope of influence.
"It seems that the people from that meeting took Master"s words to heart." He thought as he looked on at the monitor again.
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"Seriously, Jii-chan overreacts sometimes. But it is kinda heartwarming. At least I won"t embarra.s.s myself if ever." Yan Qing Shan told Aki as she waved her hand in dismissal at the hotel staff who were giving her a respectful 90° bow.
[Well, that"s just Master doting on you Ojou. You are after all his only successor.]
Yan Qing Shan shook her head subtly. She headed for the ballroom, her heels tapping on the tiled floors. The sound echoed in the hallway, creating an almost tangible atmosphere of antic.i.p.ation.
"Oh well, I"ll revel in it then since he insists on it." Yan Qing Shan answered like a spoiled child enjoying the praises.
The huge doors to the ballroom was shut and Yan Qing Shan stood in front of it, her hands softly touching the surface. After a pause, she then put a bit of force and pushed the door open.
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The ballroom"s light was much brighter than that in the hallway. Yan Qing Shan had her head hung low as she let her eyes adjust. As she lifted her head, she noticed the silence and the questioning stares of the people.
"Sister, you"re here!" Yan Qing Shan smirked to herself as she heard the grating sacharrine voice of Yan Xiaoyi.