Maybe
Maybe
Bringing Chan-Mi, Yanmei and her bodyguards left for the airport, meeting Anton's sisters. Both her grandfathers also came and strangely, her father together with some of her cousins, Xia Ping and Xia Lian joined in the group.
"Where are my angelic little cutie pie nieces?" Andrea asked as soon as she stepped outside of the plane, carrying in her arms, one of her babies, Alexis. Lu Fang, Andrea's husband, followed, carrying another one of their children.
In total, Andrea and Lu Fang now had five children. Their eldest, Brie and Chev, rushed down the plane, getting past their parents, excited to see another baby.
"The two of you! Be careful!" Yelled Andrea.
"Where is the baby? Where is the baby?" Asked the children. They ignored their mommy as they walked towards Yanmei.
Yanmei laughed while lowering Chan-Mi to the ground for their cousins to know. She said, "This is Chan-Mi, your cousin. Your other baby cousin, Nari, is at the hotel. She can't go outside public places just yet."
For a second, she looked back at Andrea and Lu Fang before naming the twins that approached her. She guessed, "Brie and Chev?"
"Yes! That's me!" Said the little girl.
"Chev, here!" Announced the boy.
One by one, more of Yanmei's relatives came down from the plane. Greetings were given before another set of cars turned up at the landing area of the private jet.
Many from China came because they wanted to see Yanmei's children, especially after hearing what Nari went through after birth.
Li Wen and Xia Ting also came. In fact, it was Royal Dragon's plane that they had used for the entire journey.
Among all the brief exchanges made at the airport, what stood out to Yanmei was how her cousin, Xia Lian asked, "So... You seem to be missing a... bodyguard."
Xia Lian was looking past Chun-Ho and Iseul, seemingly peeking through the window of Yanmei's car.
Yanmei looked back at her car and frowned. She turned to her cousin and asked, "No, they are... just bout it! Of course, each of your cars will have one security next to the driver's side."
"Ohhh... but tomorrow, at Chan-Mi's party." Xia Lian bit her lip before asking, "Will, everyone... All of your husband's best men... will be there?"
Yanmei's eyes moved from left to right, barely getting distracted despite Chan-Mi smacking against her cheek. She knew her cousin would not tell her the truth and thus; she went to ask her other cousin, Xia Ting's brother, Xia Ping.
"Ping! Who is Lian looking for?" She asked without permission.
Xia Lian panicked. She glared at her older cousin, but it was far too late. Xia Ping spieled the beans, "Oh! Haha! She has been talking about a guy named Ha-joon!"
Yanmei's mouth turned into a huge round. Her eyeballs were ready to pop out of her eyes. While she recalled having introduced Lian to Ha-joon during her wedding, she had no idea whether they had hit it off.
Out of the blue, she laughed boisterously. She thought, 'O, no. Here goes my cousin again.'
While snorting, she said, "Oh, is this a real thing or what?"
Lian's face turned crimson red. She opted to ignore Yanmei and went straight to her assigned vehicle.
After hopping into the car, Yanmei overheard Iseul say, "Ah, I remember. That's the Mrs. cousin Ha-joon is always on the phone with."
Yanmei had a sudden gawking moment. While holding Chan-Mi on her lap, she asked, "What? They are always on the phone?"
Chun-Ho shot an angry look at Iseul for telling on their brother, Ha-joon. Iseul quickly zipped his mouth.
"It's - It's not for us to tell, Mrs.," said Chun-Ho.
Yanmei shook her head. She knew her cousin very well. Even if Lian was a Xia, she was an utter defeat when it came to love and relationships. It worried Yanmei that this might turn out to be the same as Lian's failed attempts on having a proper boyfriend, especially since Ha-joon had similarities with her husband.
"How - how does Ha-joon see my cousin?" Yanmei asked.
"He is playing hard to get Mrs. but still, he answers her calls - Ahhh!" Iseul received a punch from Chun-Ho after once again telling on Ha-joon.
Yanmei sighed and said, "Well, don't worry, Iseul. I'll get to the truth. One way or another."
In the meantime, Yanmie chose to put the new discovery aside.
Everyone was brought to the Four Seasons hotel where Chan-Mi's first birthday would be held. They settled their belongings and took their rest.
The couple also stayed at the same hotel for the night, in preparation for tomorrow's party.
At night, Yanmei found an opportunity to get the information she needed. Anton was with Li Wen and Xia Ting's suite, covering about Project Zero. She, on the other hand, called for Chun-Ho.
"Mrs," said Chun-Ho after entering the living room of their hotel suite.
Yanmei had a big grin on her face before she ordered, "Chun-Ho."
"Yes, Mrs."
She opened her laptop and turned it to face him. She asked, "Do you mind hacking into my cousin's phone for me? Xia Lian?"
Chun-Ho gulped. He scratched his head, knowing Yanmei's real purpose of hacking into her cousin's phone. He said, "Mrs. That's - that's an invasion of privacy. Haha! And especially your own cousin!"
"Well, I supposed it would not be necessary if you tell me everything I need to know about Ha-joon and Lian. It's either that or hack into my cousin's phone," said Yanmei with eyes narrowing. "How am I doing? Remember, I am your boss's boss."
After an awkward silence, she leaned forward and said, "Why don't you go and make coffee for the both of us and let's start... from the very beginning."
"Mrs. it's - it's a really - really long story," said Chun-Ho.
Yanmei smiled. She swayed her head before her eyes glistened. She said, "Wow! I LOVE long stories! Fortunately, my husband has serious matters to discuss with his siblings. We have hours to talk about my cousin and Ha-joon."
Chun-Ho could only sigh in surrender. He realized, there was no way around the lady boss's request. After fixing coffee for both of them, he started telling on Ha-joon.
"Ah, Mrs. on - on your wedding night, you and boss went straight to your cabin but - your cousin got drunk and - Ha-joon helped her to her room," said Chun-Ho.
He cleared his throat and said, "He did not return to his cabin - but he probably went around, checking the boat - you know, securing everyone's safety - that's it!"
Yanmei's eyes narrowed. Her mouth twitched before she asked for more details, "And?"
"Hoooh! Mrs. please don't tell Ha-joon about this," pleaded Chun-Ho.
"You can trust me," said Yanmei. "Carry on."
After he sighed, Chun-Ho added, "They have been talking on the phone since, but really, Mrs. Ha-joon may make it seem like he is not interested in your cousin, but why would he even answer her calls, to begin with?!"
"Ha-joon is just being Ha-joon. In denial and trying to be like the boss - uninterested in women."
Like having a lightbulb moment, Chun-Ho said, "Mrs. Maybe - maybe your cousin is the version of you. Haha! Maybe Lian can melt Ha-joon's heart! Haha!"
Chun-Ho was suddenly snorting at the idea of Ha-joon becoming affectionate, just like their boss. He remarked, "That! Will be the day! Haha!"
Yanmei pouted her lips and nodded with him. She said, "Mayyybe. Maybe."
Out of nowhere, Yanmei laughed with Chun-Ho. She shrieked so grimly before she said, "Can you imagine Ha-joon becoming shy? Hugging a girl! Sending love notes! Haha!"
Chun-Ho was also laughing boisterously that his stomach ached. "I know Mrs. He is always wondering why the boss changed and I constantly tell him he will one day become like the boss."
The two of them went at it, laughing and laughing at the possibility, and only when Yanmei settled did she say, "Wait... Isn't it that Ha-joon is hiring an assistant for the gun factory?"
"Haha! Mrs. I'm liking your idea already," said Chun-Ho.
Almost at the same time, Yanmei and Chun-Ho's eyes narrowed. As if in agreement, they both nodded their heads together.
"Hmmmm..."