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Sacred Heart Orphanage, Country A

During one silent night, there was a petite figure dressed in black walking towards one of the dark alley, her face hidden as she kept her head down. Soon she was stopped by a group of gangsters who were guarding the area, their expression hideous as the many weapons they carried would scare any normal citizen away. "Hey Little girl, are you lost?" One of the leaders spoke with a rough voice as he shoved the girl away, stopping her from walking into their territory any further.

The girl finally lift her head up, her hood slid off her head revealing her appearance. A beautiful and delicate small face but the obvious dark bags under her eyes really showed how the past few days haven't been very kind to her. "Old Li, you can't recognize your sister?" Chu Ting scoffed, her expression dark contrasting her soft appearance. Old Li, the bald head man full of tattoos suddenly looked at the girl in surprise. "Haha Sister Ting! I couldn't recognize you at all!" The sinister face earlier turned into ones filled with smiles as he hugged the girl in front of him, feeling nostalgic.

Chu Ting eyes flashed with a light of disgust as she hugged the man back, if it isn't because she needed his help, why would she even bother to come to this stench like place!? It reminded her of her displeasing past she desperately wanted to forget. She's the adopted daughter of the Chu Family now, her life will prosper and live in luxury! Not this dirty place! 'This will be the last time I come here' Chu Ting grimaced inside her mind, but on the outside, she put on a gentle smile as she greeted her many 'brothers' that she grew up with in the orphan.

Her toxic relatives were also handled by them. Although being with them is humiliating itself, they're quite useful to her. The lackeys of Old Li noticed their usual beautiful sister appeared rather haggard so they looked at each other knowingly before throwing out many question.

"Sister Ting who dare to bully you again!?"

"That's right! Tell us Brothers and we will take care of it!" One of the lackey thump his chest with his fist, his face appeared sinister as the scar across his face twitch in anger. The long knife in his hand glisten against the moonlight, the sharp edge could cut through anything easily like tofu.

"Someone dare to bully Sister Ting!? Sister Ting, just tell us who and we will take revenge for you!" All of the lackeys echo in agreement. Chu Ting hesitate for a second before handing Old Li a picture of Chu Feng and Chu Yue, 'there's no time to regret. They deserved it.' Chu Ting convinced herself and calm down her heart. She would just settle to kick both of them out of the family at first but who told them to be so difficult and not cooperate with her at all?! Don't blame her for being cruel now. It's their fault for getting in her way.

Pulling her hood back up to hide her face, she gritted her teeth in anger and muttered out, "Dead or alive I don't care. I want them out of the Chu Family and far away from country A." As much as she wanted to deal with that He Ju Lian as well. She couldn't afford to mess with him just yet, she needs to climb higher and have stronger backing in order to deal with him. When that time comes, no one will dare to mess with her again! Even that business tycoon President He will come to beg her for his life!

After informing the group of gangsters of more detail about the siblings and how to execute the plan swiftly, Chu Ting disappeared just as fast as she came.

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Xu Yang was currently in his office, overlooking a few documents as his eyes would glance back at the little soft dumpling who was sitting on the wool carpet watching cartoons, his chubby hands grip tightly onto the chicken nugget as he nibbles on it softly, seemingly absentminded as his favorite hero suddenly appeared on the screen.

Xu Yang's face soften as he stood up from his chairs and walked towards He Jie with his long legs, scoop the little guy up into his arms, and helped wipe the greasy oil at the corner of his lips. "Daddy!" Xiao Jie snuggled into his dad's warm embrace as he smiled brightly revealing his tiger tooth, attacking Xu Yang with his loveliness.

Xiao Jie has been spending a lot of time with his dad lately, making him extremely happy and content. Now he could even brag to the little kids in his kindergarten about how awesome his dad is and how much he loves him.

The original He Ju Lian never reveal his son to the public as he never acknowledged his bastard of a son as his heir in the first place, so not many know of He Jie except for his name. But Xu Yang whom father's halo shines increasingly bright by the day was on a very serious mission to spread his son's loveliness to the world with the help of The Royal System.

Now He Jie was considered to be a little child star ah! No wonder President He never reveal his son to the public ba so it turned out he is too adorable to be seen by others! Who would expect this stern and strict boss to actually have a soft spot!

"Daddy, can we go now?" Xiao Jie lift his head up, his watery eyes stared pleadingly at Xu Yang. Today is the day of the little miss of the Chu Family birthday banquet, little dumpling told his dad before that he decided to meet up with his friends to play there and has been excited about it since morning.

Personal Assistant Ling Yue's serious voice soon interrupting the two as he bowed politely, "President He, the banquet has already started. Shall we get going?" After all, the fact that his boss is courting the Young Master of the Chu Family is spreading all over! how could he miss this birthday banquet opportunity!? Ling Yue still couldn't get used to his boss who has changed so much in the past few days ah.

Xu Yang paused, seemingly in thought before responding in a cold voice, "Bring in a few bodyguards with us." Who knew what will happen at the banquet? This female lead was being too quiet, almost like a calm before the storm. Although he could protect himself and deal with everything just fine, a few more bodyguards to look after his naughty dumpling who would run around to play all the time won't hurt.

Even though the child looks innocent and obedient, he is actually quite naughty and energetic. With a helpless sigh, he left a kiss on the little guy's head and motion for Assistant Ling to get the car ready.

Meanwhile, at the Chu Family's Mansion

The guests slowly arrived one by one, what greeted them were the exquisite decorations, warm and homey atmosphere as the Chu Family welcome the guests with warm smiles. A birthday banquet like this wasn't only for the purpose of debut into society but also for the Young Misses and Young Masters from different wealthy families to make connections or find potential business partners or perhaps even a significant other.

The elders would chat happily in groups, brag about their past achievements and children meanwhile the youngsters would get to know each other to expand their network. Chu Ting at this moment was being surrounded by a few Young Misses as she chatted away harmoniously with them, her white dress fit her petite figure perfectly as her hand hold a glass of wine. Chu Feng observed her a bit more, feeling suspicious before continue greeting the guests.

Chu Feng was dressed in a white tailored suit complimenting his slim and lean figure, his bang was styled sideways revealing half of his smooth forehead. Every time he greet the guests, his dimples would melt one's heart. Though the looks those crafty old foxes gave him really send shivers down his spine. Pei! ever since the rumor about him and President He spread out he was forced to deal with those hypocrite's flattery! His mouth is going to rip by forcibly smiling so much ba!

Speaking of the devil....

At this time everyone suddenly became quiet as they turned to look at the handsome man who just walked in. Xu Yang was dressed in his usual black tailored suit except for this time, his jet black hair was pushed back revealing his forehead making him appear even more stern and cold. His dark eyes scanned the crowds before walking towards Chu Feng as the youth froze slightly, not knowing how to react.

Finally, Xu Yang made the first move as he bowed his head down slightly and lift the other's slender hand up to his lips, kissing the back of the youth's hand shocking both Chu Feng and everyone present. "We finally meet at last, Feng'er." His usual hoarse voice has a slight trace of tender, his dark eyes stared charmingly at Chu Feng.

'What Feng'er! Don't give me nicknames so casually!' Chu Feng felt dizzy from his fast-beating heart as he responded absentmindedly to the other, "En. Yes, we finally meet President He."