Chapter 1, One cup is not enough

Mei Shidun exploded in anger, this bastard is implying: If apologies were effective, what would the police be needed for?

Mei Shi felt deeply ashamed of her appearance as a housekeeper and quickly walked towards the coffee shop on the second floor

Mei Yi chuckled, "Don't worry, I have already outgrown the age of getting lost"

Mei Shi felt a twitch in her brow, estimating that her veins were about to burst.

The old woman nodded in thanks and pulled her husband towards the escalator. Mei Shi turned back and caught a glimpse of the old man still looking back at her. The old man's dialect came out again: "What a good girl, but why is she only wearing a top?"

The noise rose, and a wave of passengers with various expressions walked out of the airport. Mei Shi clearly heard that it was the flight taken by Mei Yi, and she carefully looked at the people coming out. To her surprise, there was a large fingerprint on the upper part of the lens. The overcast sky combined with the sunglasses and this fingerprint truly made matters worse. Mei Shi took off her glasses and took out a cleaning cloth from her bag, wiping them while glancing around.

Mei Yi saw her rushing back so desperately, stood up apologetically, and reassured her, "Sister, I am actually not in such a hurry."

You are Mei Shi! The man immediately confirmed upon hearing her words

The handsome man seems not to have been burned, his expression remains calm as he looks down at Mei Shi, who is still holding up her cup in surprise, unable to react.

With her striking features, exquisite makeup, and fashionable attire, Mei Shi stands out prominently in the crowd. She often hears the clicking sounds reminiscent of photography. Although such thoughts may seem narcissistic, she is genuinely afraid that someone is secretly taking pictures of her, capturing some dreadful expression and turning her into a laughingstock

An ordinary-looking elderly couple was walking while dragging a makeshift checkered suitcase, glancing around. The old man was continuously speaking in dialect, asking: "Where do we board the plane? Why are there only exits?"

Ruan Tingjian actually did not mind her unintentional mistake, but the conversation he had with Liu Yiyuan earlier had left him in a bad mood. The fashionable woman before him, wearing sunglasses and pretending to be mysterious, instantly provoked his anger, "If apologies were effective..."

Ruan Tingjian sat in the dim corner, clearly smiling, yet failing to convey any warmth to Liu Yiyuan across from him. Clearing his throat, Liu Yiyuan awkwardly took a sip of coffee, "President Ruan, that matter... has already been discussed and decided. It is truly... beyond my capabilities for you to come all the way to the airport like this."

Let's go, Mother is still at home waiting for us both

"Hurry up, are you hungry?" For this younger brother who is five years her junior, Mei Shi has always had a nurturing instinct. When they were young, their parents were often busy, and this brother seemed to have been raised by her. At the very least, it was she who tutored Mei Yi in his elementary school studies, which he accused her of being the root cause of his poor academic performance, claiming that he had been delayed since primary school

"Hurry up!" Mei Shi quickly grabbed Mei Yi's suitcase and rushed out the door. Today, the only stroke of good luck was that they managed to secure a good spot for the car. In just a few steps, they jumped into the vehicle, and only after taking off their glasses did they feel safe. After catching her breath for a while, Mei Shi finally saw Mei Yi sitting in the car with a look of confusion.

Ruan Tingjian furrowed his brows quickly and said, "Director Liu, it is clear that our Dingyi's proposal is superior, the bid..."

She is truly mistaken to come dressed like this to pick up Mei Yi! This young master is accustomed to being late, and I never expected that even the major airlines have recently adapted to his style, resulting in delays.

The old woman, being quite perceptive, dragged her husband along and admonished him nonchalantly: "You simply haven't seen the world! Look, aren't all these girls not wearing pants?"

Mei Shi turned around enthusiastically, ready to clarify things for the two elderly people. Suddenly, her abrupt turn startled the two seniors who had already approached her from behind. The old gentleman even exaggeratedly took a half step back, looking at Mei Shi with a look of astonishment and disbelief. Mei Shi felt her facial muscles twitch uncontrollably, but it was too late to change anything. She could only smile and, in the most cordial manner, said to the elderly couple: "You need to go up to the second floor for boarding"

Mei Shi stared at the tissue on the ground, her ears picking up the sound of grinding teeth through bone conduction. "I have apologized," she said slowly, word by word.

Mei Shi nodded, "I will go buy it for you. Are two cups enough?" While speaking, she pulled Mei Yi with one hand and tugged at his suitcase with the other, settling him down on a chair, "Wait for me here."

Mei Shi glanced at him sideways, confirming that he was not Mei Yi, and immediately responded with disinterest: "You have mistaken the person." She then resumed her focus on cleaning her glasses.

Mei Shi stared at him, suddenly seeming to remember something as she pointed at him with her hand: "Oh, oh, you are..." She originally intended to honestly say in Huang Yue's surprised expression, "I still can't remember," but was interrupted by Mei Yi's call of "Sister."

"What are your eyes for? Are they used for breathing?" The handsome man said in a flat tone, neither as a question nor a rhetorical question.

Mei Shi then raised her head to take a closer look at the man's appearance; he was fairly handsome. Having seen her friend Dai Chenchen's husband, her standards for male attractiveness had been elevated several notches. To her, this man was merely an ordinary passerby.

I thought you had stolen someone's child and were discovered, which is why you are fleeing for your life. " Mei Yi frowned

Mei Shidun scoffed inwardly, pretending to be a young master, as if her family's driver could compare to Mei Yipu's... The drivers they used were all of her caliber... Truly a pathetic pride

Mei Shi resentfully started the car, and Mei Yi had become increasingly difficult to communicate with since returning from Australia. What on earth is he thinking?

Mei Shi put on her glasses, and Mei Yi was approaching her with a hip-hop style walk, dragging his suitcase and swaying with every step. Upon seeing Young Master Mei, Mei Shi felt a jolt of anxiety and instinctively blurted out a string of numbers, hoping to quickly send this passerby away to avoid being seen in the embarrassing moment of a beautiful woman suddenly turning into a nanny

Mei Yi had his hands in his pockets and said, "It's alright, sister. What I want to drink the most is the milk tea from this airport café. It's truly exceptional, I've been thinking about it all along."

As the handsome man relaxed his grip, the tissue paper given to him by Mei Shisai descended to the ground like a dove of peace

Mei Yi continued to stare at her and asked, "Sister, have you run into the child's father?"

Liu Yiyuan let out a dry laugh, interrupting his words, "Mr. Ruan, I know you just returned from the United States, um..." He scratched his head and forced a smile, "In doing business here, relying solely on the methods from abroad won't work. This... you'll gradually understand."

The airport is always bustling with people coming and going, and behind the massive glass curtain wall, the sky is slightly overcast, mirroring her gloomy mood. Mei Shi stands at the exit, her fashionable high heels impeccable, accentuating her long and slender calves, but the only issue is that she cannot walk or stand comfortably. She longs to sit on the row of chairs behind her, but today’s short skirt is entirely unsuitable for sitting, unless she wants to attract the attention of lecherous men pretending to tie their shoelaces in front of her, while sneakily capturing photos of her wardrobe malfunction. Mei Shi sighs as she gazes at the sky; being a trendsetter is truly not easy. One must be daring, and this skirt barely covers her underwear, leaving half of her thighs exposed, which makes her appear quite generous. And this is a designer piece, crafted by a master designer.

Ruan Tingjian slowly withdrew his hand and stood up. Liu Yiyuan nodded repeatedly, anxiously saying: "Please stay, please stay." He no longer dared to look at Ruan Tingjian and hurriedly left.

Huang Yue happily and contentedly raised her phone, with a hint of playful arrogance as she said: "I am leaving first, my driver is waiting for me"

"Madam, your milk tea." The staff member awkwardly handed a bag containing three cups of milk tea to Mei Shi, stealing a nervous glance at her strange smile. Mei Shi paid no further attention to her surroundings, focusing instead on the unbalanced bag. Finally, she simply took one cup in her hand and briskly walked out with the bag. There were many customers today, which had consumed a lot of time, and Mei Yi must have been waiting anxiously.

Mei Shi turned her head and saw an old woman pointing at several girls also wearing short skirts. She breathed a sigh of relief, realizing that she was indeed a normal person. After being criticized by an old man, Mei Shi always felt that her skirt was particularly short, and the glances from those around her seemed to focus on her legs. Calmly, she took out her sunglasses from her bag; the large sunglasses nearly covered half of her face, which made her feel more secure. Indeed, if one was not dressed properly and was seen by others, it was best to cover the face first, making it hard to recognize anyone. Instantly, she felt at ease.

Ah? Mei Shi looked at her younger brother with a hint of confusion, struggling to keep up with the train of thought

Stop talking nonsense! Mei Shibo was furious, "Does my figure look like someone who has given birth?"

Sister, your romantic prospects are getting better and better, " Mei Yi said with a smile, chewing gum as she stood in front of her.

The corners of her mouth twitched slightly as she took the opportunity to discreetly retract her hand while exchanging the paper, and handed a new one to the handsome man with a courteous gesture. "I’m so sorry, I didn’t see that just now." She understood very well that one should never bring up dry cleaning fees with such men, or they would think they had been insulted. Only an exaggerated apology—one that conveyed a sense of having committed a grave mistake, almost to the point of tears—could allow them to regain their composure and leave with dignity.

The lighting in the café appears particularly warm against the dim sky, with a soft orange-yellow glow that softens the features of those within it

All the emotions just turned into disgust. Is there still anyone learning from Dao Ming Si these days? In a fit of anger, she grabbed the half cup of milk tea beside her and, in that moment, she even considered the beauty of symmetry, splashing it onto the other half of the shoulder of the imitation Dao Ming Si. "Since apologizing is useless, I might as well pour a full cup." She initially wanted to say: "The deeper the feelings, the more one should drink in one go," but upon hearing the sound of the handsome guy's joints cracking through the air, she immediately snapped out of her anger. The disparity in strength between them was too great; this rogue was not to be trifled with. She quickly bent down and ran for her life, not daring to look back, and to be on the safe side, she didn't even use the escalator, running down the stairs in her high heels.

Mei Shi leaned against the bar of the coffee shop, waiting for the staff to prepare her milk tea, idly observing the people around her. Suddenly, a chubby man hurriedly stood up and left as if fleeing for his life. The man at his table remained standing in place. Mei Shi unintentionally focused her gaze on him, feeling a surge of excitement within her; he was truly handsome. Just moments ago, she had been seated in the shadows, blocked by the chubby man, and had not noticed him at all. His physique was impeccable, and his features were exquisite. His expressionless face perfectly aligned with the current aesthetic favored by young women, exuding a cold and profound indifference. Mei Shi couldn't help but smile to herself, imagining a captivating scene where she wielded a whip to dominate this handsome man.

Huang Yuekai was still filled with the joy of being remembered by the beautiful woman. While opening his phone, he said to Mei Shi: "Let's exchange numbers. I won't be leaving this time; let's keep in touch."

The smile lingering at the corners of Ruan Tingjian's lips gradually faded, and Liu Yiyuan felt somewhat uneasy. He stood up and took the initiative to shake hands, saying, "Well... I will go through security first. President Ruan, I hope we have the opportunity to collaborate again in the future"

Mei Yi looked up and down, pursed his lips and shook his head, indicating that it was difficult to express an opinion

First, her hand was scalded, and Mei let out a scream. For some reason, she did not let go, holding up a half-full cup of milk tea in front of the dirty-looking handsome man, appearing as if she had intentionally splashed it on the heartless man.

"I am sorry, I am sorry." Mei Shi instantly revived, placing the cup on the nearby partition. She was once again grateful that she was wearing these sunglasses; just a moment ago, she was looking at others, and now everyone around was looking up at her. She felt a rush of exhilaration, as if no one could recognize her if she covered her face. In a flurry, she fumbled through her bag for a tissue. The handsome guy across from her stood tall like a poplar tree, showing no intention of taking the tissue to wipe himself. Mei Shi's actions were almost reflexive; she lunged forward to vigorously dab at the stains on his obviously expensive suit, and only after a few wipes did she realize how obsequious her actions appeared.

A man, seemingly hesitant to confirm, stopped beside Mei Shi, furrowing his brow as he scrutinized her face

"Do you not recognize me?" the man asked in astonishment, somewhat displeased, "I am Huang Yuekai!"