"Wha..... What?" Startled, Xiaofei said, his mouth agape. Her words caught him off guard.

"Wow! I got you right there, hmm?" Shui Shui questioned. Her naughty smile was still on.

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"You don't have to look so scared. I was only joking," Shui Shui said, smiling when she saw the dumbfounded expression on Xiaofei's face. Xiaofei who subconsciously held his breath without realising it exhaled deeply when he heard that she was joking.

"Yeah, you got me there," Xiaofei said, trying to calm his nerves.

"I know. You hold me a wish for standing me up. I will make good use of it soon," Shui Shui said, smiling charmingly at him.

"Ok, that sounds better. Let's order some tasty dishes. I bet you must be hungry," Xiaofei said as he signalled for a waitress to come take their orders.

"Yeah, I am damn hungry. Don't be surprised when you see me eat because I eat a lot," Shui Shui said playfully.

"I won't be surprised. I have someone like you who eats a lot in my family so you can order whatever you want," Xiaofei said smiling at her too. He couldn't resist smiling at her, seeing her bewitching smile. Shui Shui kept on staring at the guy before her, even when all their orders were displayed on the table.

"Do I have something on my face?" Xiaofei asked curiously when Shui Shui's gaze did not shift from him even when the food was in front of her.

"Yes, you do," Shui Shui said, trying her best not to smile.

"Really? Where is that," Xiaofei said, touching his face in search of what Shui Shui said was on his face.

"Miss Qing, I can't see what is on my face. Can you tell me where it is?" Xiaofei asked worriedly.

"All over you. Handsomeness is all over you. It is just so blinding," Shui Shui replied, enjoying the flushed expression on Xiaofei's face.

"Wow! You got me there once again," Xiaofei replied, staring at the cheerful lady before him.

"You are so interesting. How can you fall for my jokes twice in a row," Shui Shui said, laughing. She didn't care that people were staring at the two of them.

"Yeah. You are right?" Xiaofei exclaimed. He let his gaze wander about the restaurant. He stopped smiling when he saw that people were staring at them. He knew it was because of Shui Shui's presence that made people stare at them. He was glad that they were not taking pictures of them. He was worried about Shui Shui's reputation.

"I guess a VVIP room will be a better option when we meet next time," Xiaofei said, turning his gaze back at her.

"I guess so," Shui Shui replied, freely understanding what he meant.

"Wait! Does that mean you are intending to meet me again, but privately?" Shui Shui asked when she realised the hidden meaning behind his words. She was so happy that the guy might like her too.

"You will be working for my company as our model so we are bound to meet outside the office or am I not correct," Xiaofei asked innocently, unintentionally ruining Shui Shui's fantasy. Shui Shui faked a smile when she heard his reply.

"We will see about that," Shui Shui said disappointedly. The guy could see the disappointment on her face. He knew what the beautiful lady before him was implying. He was only playing dumb. He thought she would think he was weird if he started showing interest in her when today was their second meeting. They ate and talked till it was time to go home. After hearing the guy's reply earlier, her mood was not as bright as it was before he uttered those words.

"Goodbye, Miss Qing," Xiaofei exclaimed as he pecked her on her cheeks, leaving Shui Shui bewildered by his actions. She gave him a questioning gaze. She wanted him to explain what he meant by the peck.

"Just a goodbye peck," He lied. He was afraid that their feelings might not be mutual. Shui Shui felt offended and disappointed at the same time. She took steady steps towards him, pulled him closer to herself. She pecked him on his lips to the astonishment of the guy. His eyes almost pop out. This scene stunned his driver watching it from afar. It took him five minutes to regain his senses.

"Just a goodbye kiss, nothing else," Shui Shui said, smiling wickedly at him. She walked away elegantly. She had already made sure no one was around before she kissed him. She didn't want them to be rumoured to be in a relationship. The speechless Xiaofei just watched her walk out of the parking lot, too stunned to move. For a minute he regretted not pulling her in for a deeper kiss. He walked to his car, touching his defiled lips when he returned to his normal senses.

"Boss, what happened between you and her some moment ago? Why did you peck her? Are the both of you in a relationship?" The curious driver bombarded him with questions when he entered the car. He took off waiting for his boss' reply.

"A goodbye peck," Xiaofei uttered, his mind wandering back to when Shui Shui kissed him on his lips. Although the kiss was brief, he really enjoyed it.

"A goodbye peck? Are we in the State boss and when did you start giving a lady a goodbye peck?" The driver questioned fearlessly. "Oh yeah, a goodbye kiss? Do you think I'm a child? You should have outrightly announced to the universe you like her by kissing her deeper," the driver thought, staring at his boss who was smiling like a love-struck fool.

"Just concentrate on driving and stop being nosy," Xiaofei shut him up with these words. His driver did not dare talk again, he drove without uttering a word. Shui Shui kept on giggling inside the car. Both her driver and manager were curious to know what was making her so happy, but they did not have the guts to ask her. They did not want to ruin her mood. After twenty minutes of driving, her driver parked in front of a beautiful Mansion painted with a mixture of milky colour and white.

"Don't wait up for me," Shui Shui ordered before she walked towards the entrance of the Mansion.

"Oh, it's Miss Qing, welcome," the maid greeted when she answered the door. She showed Qing Shui where to sit down.

"Let me inform Madam you are around," the maid informed, turning to leave.

"Don't worry about it. I wanted to give my little baby a surprise. That is why I didn't inform them about my coming, so let me be the one to check up on them upstairs," Shui Shui declined before she walked upstairs. Standing in front of Yang Mi's room, Shui Shui took a deep breath before she opened the door.

"Aunty Shui Shui!" Yang Mi who was playing with Yang Zi shouted the moment Shui Shui entered the room.

"Zi Er!" Shui Shui exclaimed in amazement when she saw Yang Zi. "What the heck happened? Why are you back already?" Shui Shui asked, hurrying to embrace Yang Zi. She completely ignored little Yang Mi. Her over excitement blinded her to the extent that Yang Mi became invisible to her.

"Surprise.....," Yang Zi shouted, spreading her hands wide open to embrace Qing Shui.

"How come you didn't tell me you were coming back earlier than planned?" Shui Shui pulled out of her embrace, staring at her face.

"It was an emergency. I rushed back here when mum informed me that Mi Er was ill. I arrived here by 5:20am if I did not calculate wrongly. Shiyi was at the hospital earlier. His reaction was exactly like yours," Yang Zi said, smiling at her.

"My top actress, why are you ignoring Mi Er? Did Mi Er do anything wrong?" Yang Mi interrupted them with her cute voice.

"No, no, baby. I am sorry for ignoring my cute baby," Shui Shui ran to hug Yang Mi, who was already standing up.

"Apology accepted," Yang Mi said, like a matured person smiling. She looked so adorable.

"That is my girl. I bought something for you but it is downstairs so come let's go," Shui Shui said delighted.

"Wow! That is so nice of you," excited Yang Mi held Shui Shui's hand swinging it back and forth. Shui Shui dragged Yang Zi along with them. Yang Mi was overly excited when she saw the new games Shui Shui bought for her. She thank her profusely.

"What about Aunty, is she around or did she go out?" Shui Shui, who didn't see Mrs Yang, asked letting her eyes wander about in search of her.

"She is home. She did not get a wink of sleep last night, so she is taking a nap in her room," Yang Zi explained. Yang Mi was preoccupied playing the new game Shui Shui bought for her. She did not have time to disturb them. Just then the door flew opened, a tall handsome figure wearing blue blazers walked in through the door.