Chapter 131 - These handsome young men

As Lina's black Lamborghini raced up to the front of her office, it was almost 10:30 in the morning. She frowned, frustrated at herself for being a little later than she had originally intended.

But she was feeling refreshed. Her relationship with her husband felt like a new life had entered it and she was feeling particularly ambitious.

Mei was waiting for her at the front desk, a stack of files and notes in hand, as usual. She walked alongside Lina, information pouring out of her mouth at top speed.

"An official from Country C contacted our team regarding an arbitration matter regarding border issues with Country T. What shall we respond?"

Lina continued walking to her office at top speed as Mei tried to keep up, attempting to remember all of Lina's responses and orders.

"What border issue is it? Territorial dispute? Military?"

"Some farmers of Country T were captured at the border, claiming they had wandered to far with their cattle. But Country C have captured them claiming them as spies. The official wants a peaceful resolution while the ruling party in Country C want a public execution to prove a point to Country T."

Lina frowned. What was with all these despotic leaders these days? A public execution would lead to further deterioration of the already fragile relationship Country T and C shared.

"Get Masao and Juri to deal with it. They will lead the team, I'm not needed for this." Lina said, her orders final.

The two international lawyers were highly efficient and decisive and would have no problem escalating this at the International Criminal Tribunal as a violation of human rights and due process if the ruling party of Country C didn't comply with a release and penalty.

Mei nodded, jotting everything down.

As they reached her office door, Lina turned abruptly to Mei, blocking the door. Mei was startled.

"Everything okay, boss?" she asked, puzzled.

She usually followed boss into her office and they worked together on office matters.

"Of course! Just before I go in, any personal calls?"

Mei sighed. Of course there had been personal calls. There were always personal calls from the various clients that were enamoured with her beautiful boss.

"That strange neon man refuses to give up, diligently calling to ask you to visit B nation every single day" Mei even rolled her eyes for additional effect.

Lina almost gagged in disgust.

"Doesn't that man have a country to run!?" How could such irresponsible jokers be responsible for a whole nation and its livelihood?

"This is why the world needs you, Boss!" Mei said with pride. "We'd all go to hell if you didn't sort everyone's problems out!"

Lina nodded in agreement.

"Anything else?" she asked, her eyebrows raised.

"Ah yes! Miss Ayu called from young master's office to inform that she will be the one to pick you up for lunch at noon!"

Lina nodded cheerfully, finally content. Of course her husband wanted to see her!

She looked at her watch and suddenly frowned. At noon?! Why was hubby so desperate? She would only have one and a half hours from now till noon.

No…that wouldn't do!

She quickly ran into the office, slamming the door in Mei's confused, cute little face, her curls bouncing all over in shock.

Mei sighed. She served a strange woman, indeed.

Her phone suddenly rung. She giggled as she saw the name 'Shu Yi' pop up on her caller ID.

She'd been seeing the sweet lab technician she had met during her Boss' undercover bribing operation.

He was her cure to the Dr. Hayama infatuation. She thought dreamily about his kind, soft eyes and his casual, joking smiles and easy laughs.

She realised she should probably pick the phone up.

The voice of that sweet man was heard on the other end and she put the phone to her ear.

"What took you so long to pick up! Do you overwork yourself that much?" he chided her playfully.

Mei let out a cute giggle.

"Sorry! Boss finally came to work. I can't believe she was that late! I had to keep her updated on the schedule today."

Shu laughed out loud as he thought about who her boss really was. Sister-in-law was his close friend Shen's wife after all.

But Mei still didn't know his true identity. He sighed. He wondered if he should tell her at all. It was all so simple and uncomplicated the way it was.

Shu the lab technician and Mei, the corporate assistant. They had a sweet little world, and he didn't want to destroy it with the poison he dealt with at the Yinan heir everyday.

After all, that's why Shen had a secret marriage with Lina. People like them who had it all — they never had it all for no cost.

"What are you laughing so shamelessly about! Boss is very particular about her expectations. I have no time to joke around with handsome young men!" Mei retorted.

"Aha! So you do think I'm handsome!" he crowed! This girl was too innocent, she didn't give out compliments easily. A man obviously wanted his ego stroked every now and then!

Mei blushed, realising inadvertently what she said. They hadn't officially been dating, and had only been out a few times. She couldn't possible be so straightforward with him!

"I never specifically called YOU handsome, alright?" she argued.

"A compliment once given, shouldn't be taken back!" Shu wouldn't give in either.

Suddenly, Mei heard a shrill, familiar female voice in the background.

"Why didn't you buy me that designer bag I wanted! How irresponsible have you been? I asked you to get it for me 3 months ago and now they're all sold out!"

Mei was startled. Shu was with a woman demanding presents from him? What was going on?

Shu suddenly went quiet.

"Hello? Hello, Shu? What was that, who was that?"" she asked, confused. Her heart pounding in her chest. Was there another woman in his life?

"Uh…Meimei, I'll call you later okay? Something has come up."

In saying so, he abruptly hung up the call, leaving the little, curly haired girl with a lump in her throat.