Chapter 154 - I'm Here to Kidnap You

On Friday morning, Li Qin Yao went to her cafe after a short meeting with her employees at the QL B City Branch. When she walked in into the kitchen, Li Qin Yao was greeted by the smell of burned sugar and both Yin Mei Xuan and Auntie Yu were staring at an object on the counter.

"What happened?" Li Qin Yao stared at that blackened object that looked like... a large misshaped ring?

Yin Mei Xuan turned around with an expression as if she was about to cry. "I turned around briefly and suddenly everything has turned black, I have to use hot water to get the hardened sugar out of the pot."

"This is her attempt to make the spun sugar for the croquembouche," Auntie Yu tried to explain.

Li Qin Yao watched that hardened sugar and felt her mouth twitched. Then she turned to her friend and said, "I thought you were trying to make sculptured sugar."

Yin Mei Xuan pouted.

"Alright. Alright. Just clean up that thing and do it again," Li Qin Yao held her laugh. "And turn on the ventilators or the customers might change their mind once they entered."

After catching up with Yin Mei Xuan, Li Qin Yao then looked for Qing Kong and the two of them discussed a little bit about the cafe's sales and performance. Only then did she walked into her small office.

Recently, she has been staying at the other office and was getting used to the spacious room.

Looking at the cramped office and that pile of documents Li Qin Yao heaved a sigh. She then started to organize the documents on the table and paused as she saw a thick looking envelope addressed to her.

Li Qin Yao picked up the letter and tore up the envelope. Her brow rose as she noticed that it was a wedding invitation card from her cousin, Li Ming Han which will be held earlier next month.

It seemed that she should arrange a trip back to Capital City. After all, Li Ming Han has been a great help to her recently. It wouldn't be right if she did not attend this cousin's wedding.

Anyway, she can meet her Grandfather and discuss with him their project.

Li Qin Yao slid the invitation card into her knapsack and took out her phone to mark the date and sent a quick text message to Li Ming Han to informed that she had received his card.

Then, she sat on the chair and started to browse through the documents in her table. When she was done, it was almost lunch hour.

Li Qin Yao went to the kitchen and watched as the other was doing their final mise-en-place before the customer from lunch hour would come in. She made some sliced chicken sandwiches for herself and took out her phone to read some e-mails. Just then, one of her staff walked in and informed her that someone was looking for her.

When Li Qin Yao walked out, Zhang Yu Ying waved her hand happily at her. "Yu Ying, what are you doing here?"

"Sister-in-law, are you busy?"

"Not really," Li Qin Yao answered. Anyway, she had finished looking at the important documents in her office. She thought that she was going to head back home and rest before Zhang Yu Han come over to pick her up before he took her to meet his friends.

"That's great," Zhang Yu Ying's smile widened. "Sister-in-law, I'm here to kidnap you."

Li Qin Yao laughed. "Where are you taking me?"

"How do you feel about going to a spa? It has been a long time since I've been to one," Zhang Yu Ying said. "I always wanted to try this health club, but I got no one to accompany me."

Thinking that she had once promised to hang out with Zhang Yu Ying previously, Li Qin Yao immediately agreed.

"Sister-in-law, you're the best!" Zhang Yu Ying said and sigh.

Li Qin Yao laughed. "Would you like to eat something first?"

"I'm alright. I already ate a bit before I come here," Zhang Yu Ying said. "Let's take my car."

"Sure. I'll grab my bag," Li Qin Yao went back to her office and come back to Zhang Yu Ying.

Soon, Zhang Yu Ying drove into Y City with the help of the GPS and the two girls chatted about this and that on their way.

Soon, the two of them arrived at a health club. Zhang Yu Ying found a parking spot and held Li Qin Yao on her arm.

"I always wish that I have an older sister," Zhang Yu Ying said with a sigh. "Then, she can accompany me to shop and play dress up. You don't know this, but when I was a small girl, I was forced to join my brother and his friends to play games that boys would enjoy. Sometimes, I got jealous when I heard stories from my friends about how doting their elder brothers can be. My brother only knows how to bully me."

Li Qin Yao laughed as she continued to listen to Zhang Yu Ying complaining about her brother. She looked at the health club in front of her and frowned.

Li Qin Yao had never been to this health club before, she had heard that the place was a bit expensive and one will need a membership to visit the place.

Although she was not someone without money, spending too much on going to an exclusive health club was not something she usually does.

Why spend too much when she can experience almost the same thing at a cheaper price?

"I've already booked a whole body package for both of us," Zhang Yu Ying said as they walked in. "Are you alright with that? It should take around three hours or so."

Li Qin Yao glanced at her wristwatch and frowned.

"Don't worry. I know that you have a date with my brother after this," Zhang Yu Ying smiled before Li Qin Yao could say anything. "I promise it will end before my brother come over and pick you up."

Hearing Zhang Yu Ying's words, Li Qin Yao was assured. "But I heard that we will need a membership to come here."

"Sister-in-law, don't worry about that," Zhang Yu Ying gave her a mysterious smile.

The two of them walked over to the front desk, and the staff helped to verified Zhang Yu Ying's membership and booking. Then, the two of them entered the waiting area where they were served with tea and some snacks.

Li Qin Yao studied the decor and was impressed by the atmosphere. Just sitting in the waiting room could give her a sense of calmness.

Soon, two staff walked over and announced that their room was ready. Li Qin Yao walked into the room and noticed that there was two bed in the middle of the room.

The staff explained their treatment and soon, the two girls were laid down on the bed and let the staff do their work.

A few hours later, Li Qin Yao walked out of the room feeling refreshed. She was given a massage, facial and the staff volunteered to do her hair and makeup after she had taken a quick shower.

Once she was dressed, Li Qin Yao walked over to the counter to pay for the treatment. Surprisingly, the staff then told her that everything has been paid for.

"Sister-in-law, don't worry about it," Zhang Yu Ying said when Li Qin Yao asked her about it at the lounge. "Actually, it was my brother who asked me to take you out and relax." She turned towards the door and there was a mysterious smile on her face.

Li Qin Yao followed her gaze and was surprised to see Zhang Yu Han at the door.

Zhang Yu Ying walked over to her brother and handed him his black card. "Thank you for your treat, brother." She stretched her body and turned to Li Qin Yao. "Well, my mission here is completed. Since my brother is here, then I'll leave first."