Taking the lead

"Madam, the man has end stage cancer and his family owed a lot of money to the loan shark, but prior to his attack on you, he had managed to pay his debts. As of other leads, we have reached a dead end," reported a frustrated Xang Hei.

"That is good enough, it seems whoever is behind these are definitely smart and meticulous. They prey on desperate people with nothing to lose. Fine. Loan shark. Hm. Maybe compile a list of people owing the loan shark with terminal disease. Then follow them and keep your eyes open for any weird movements from them. Maybe next attack, we can counterattack since we somewhat know their modus operandi," said Ru Ran.

Ji Yu at the side could not help but smile at her dotingly. She caught him smiling at her and said," You are not the only one with brain and charms," while flipping her hair at him.

He let out a loud laugh," of course, of course, my wife can only match up to me. Such outstanding man like me would not settle for anything less," he said.

"You and your sky rocket level of confidence. I am off to work, see you tonight. What are you up to today?" she asked.

He stood up and planted a kiss on her forehead. He is afraid if he kiss her lips, both of them might not make it to work.

"Picking Darren up today and we are going for site visiting for the new orphanage and factory. As of now, the orphans are temporarily placed in a rented mansion. I saw an old abandoned university up for sale. Planning to head there, make a purchase if it is what I want and once renovated, the orphans would go there. Maybe I will see you lunch time. Shin Tong says she might drop by your office lunch time. If I can't make it for lunch, you go with her. If I cab make it for lunch, we let her and Darren have lunch together. She doesn't know Darren is back today. Don't tell her." he said as he playfully play with her hair. Reluctantly he let her go and left.

Ru Ran can only shake her head at his behaviour. He behaves like a kid in front of her. She tidied up her hair and made her way to the hospital. She wanted to visit Uncle Tek first.

She was not surprised to see Mei Xin besides Uncle Tek. Uncle Tek was trying his best to chase the girl away. Mei Xin exited the room the moment Ru Ran stepped in to give them privacy.

"Morning Uncle. I assumed you had your breakfast already with Xin Xin around. Once you recover, I am allowing you to retire, I will ensure you live comfortably. All these years you have dedicated your life to me and I feel guilty you almost lost your life because of me," Ru Ran said with her head hung low.

" Silly child, I see you as my own. It is my honour if I could take a bullet for you. No, I don't want to retire. I have no family and I would not know what to do. I am already old. I wouldn't want to start over," said Uncle Tek.

"Nonsense. 40 plus is not old. Plus have you seen the way Xin Xin looks at you? Age is not a barrier. She is a good woman. Think about it. You can continue to stay in the villa, or go on a vacation. I want you to enjoy life. All these years, by following me you had missed out a lot in your youth. Think about it alright? " said Ru Ran as she patted his hand.

She then straightened her posture and walked out as elegant as she came in.

Mei Xin rushed back in once Ru Ran left. She was happy her lady boss spoke up on her behalf. She skipped in and saw Uncle Tek in deep thoughts. She cleared her throat to make her presence known.

"Mei Xin, I am no longer young and there are younger men better than me, I have nothing to offer you." He decided he needs to be firm on the subject.

"You are wrong. You can always offer me your heart. I promise you I won't let you down. If you want we can try dating first, and then see how it goes?" said Mei Xin refusing to back down.

"I am old enough to be your father, our age gap is like 18 years, you will regret being with me," said Uncle Tek.

Mei Xin did not know how to convince him further and she boldly lean in and took his lips by surprise and started kissing him. Uncle Tek could not believe, his first kiss was stolen in such a manner and worse still, he wasn't the one initiating it. What on earth has this world come to? He is a very traditional man, where he always think that kissing and intimacy should only happen after marriage. His thought process was disturb by various sensation he is feeling as he could find himself responding back to her kiss and he even deepen it further by leaning forward.

After a while, he released her and only then he looked at her properly. Her face was flushed and her cheeks had a tinge of blush. She suddenly retracted into her shell, making her appear adorable. Maybe, maybe just maybe he should give himself a chance.