Chapter 142 - Found Her,Master!

In a far away mansion, the sound of heels cl.i.c.k.i.n.g on the floor could be heard. A tall woman with slight curves,held a brown folder in her hand as she walked towards the study room of the owner of the house. Her long hair was folded into a chignon at the nape of her neck and her dark eyes were covered by equally dark glasses. With a perfunctory knock on the door,she entered the study.

An older man sat at the big table. His graying hair and lagging skin were testament to his failing health. His eyes were fixed on the folder from the moment the woman entered. The woman gave him a slight bow and extended the folder to place it on the table but the envelope was taken from her hands even before it touched the surface of the desk. In a low voice the man asked,"Is this really what I think it is?"

The woman's face softened as she stared at the man's hopeful face. In a voice laced with softness,she said,"Yes master.  It really is the young miss. I have confirmed it myself."

With a sudden burst of vigour, the old man picked up the folder and browsed through the pictures. There were not many pictures just the ones the woman herself had clicked in the mall.

The older man went through the pictures and hsi arthritic hands c.a.r.e.s.sed the face of the young girl,"The girl looks just like her mother.."

The woman's hands clenched at the mention of the girl's mother but she otherwise remained motionless letting the old man have his moment as his eyes filled with moisture.  

After a moment,the older man got a hold on his feelings and ordered in a stern voice,"Report."

This time the woman hesitated before answering,"Sir, we have not been able to find much to report.  Her name is Shi Ai and she is a university student. We are still trying to find her past but someone has set up some obstructions and everytime we think we found a clue,we are directed to a dead end. Whoever the person who has set up the guard is very cunning and we have been able to glean only information that they wanted us to know. We are very sure that this person is aware of our existence and is purposely trying to trap us into revealing ourselves. My guess that the person responsible for our repeated failure is the man that you see with Shi Ai.  His name is Long Ah Hai and he is married to Shi Ai. They have been married for a year but only recently has Shi Ai made an appearance as his official partner." The last word was uttered with disdain,causing he older man to look sharply at the woman.

With his eyes narrowed,the older man looked at the  younger woman and asked mildly,"Do I detect a trace of unhappiness in your tone?I thought you would be glad? Miss Yang Mei,do you disapprove of the relationship? The couple looks happy enough and from what I see,they look good together."

A short sounded from Yang Mei before she could pull it back causing the older man to be amused,"Oh! We have been unable to find the young miss' past but that man on the other hand is a different story. He has got more enemies than a pig has flees. And he has killed so many men that if we were to count,all our men's fingers would not be enough. Look at Shi Ai! She is so innocent and elegant. Being with such a man will crush her sooner or later."

The old man simply observed Yang Mei before crawling,"Yang Mei,a man who has lost his innocence is one who will be gentle with another's innocence. Even if he has killed thousands of man,Shi Ai looks happy with his arms his eyes look gentle towards her. Are you sure that your reasons for this attitude are these sort that you are not pleased to see her happy and well while you have suffered so much.."

"Master!" Yang Mei protested scandalized that her master would think that she would be unhappy over her sister's happiness! Why would she resent her own little sister? It was for her that she had sacrificed so much. And it was for Shi Ai that she had survived such hell and reached here.But Yang Mei was not happy with the choice of her little sister's husband. She wanted her little sister to find a man who would protect her not someone who she would have to fight for. Ever since Yang Mei found her sister's whereabouts,she had kept a keen eye on her and learned that Shi Ai had been challenged to a fight for right to stand by her husband. What bull****. Her little sister was the most precious of all! How dare any man's bi*** challenge her.  With a frown she explained the same to her master who listened to her carefully.  After thinking for a while,he said,"Alright, I understand. You had protected the little girl since the very beginning and now that you have found her again,you are back to protecting her. Yang Mei, for now,I agree with you that Long Ah Hai is not the right man for her but I also have to disagree. If,as you say,Long Ah Hai is just as dangerous then he is the best man to protect her from your uncle. You and I both know the reach of those people and how you have survived because of them. So for now, do not interfere in the relationship. Your sister is not just dating him but married to the man. She may not agree to your interference even if you have saved her life in the past.The young girl is an a.d.u.l.t now."

Suppressing her urge to protest,Yang Mei nodded her head and agreed,"Yes,master." With that Yang Mei proceeded to exit the room.