Chapter 18 - A surprise in store.

Bao dialed Liqin to check their location. The call was immediately answered by him, and he responded, "Well, we will reach the hotel in another five minutes. I will message you on reaching."

"I have arranged everything in your favor. Just get along with the flow, and win her forever."

Liqin interrupted, and asked, "What do you mean by 'in your favor'?"

"You'll know, once you reach the resort. One more thing, Jia has always been a dear sister to me. I will be the first one. to get the better of you, if you ever hurt her."

"All right I get it, brother, you won't get a chance."

"I found out the answers, to all those questions, that we asked each other about aunt Roulan today. She canceled off her engagement to dad, two to three weeks prior to the wedding for getting married to Dr. Xiao."

"That pretty much explains the animosity between your dad and aunt. I feel sad for your mom though, to be sandwiched, between her spouse on one side, and her best friend on another."

"Every action has an equal reaction. Isn't it? Who can withstand the gravitational force of love?"

"Did you confirm the information? It's a very serious matter, that cannot be joked about."

"I called up aunt Roulan. She was busy, and said will call back. I will update you once she confirms.

Granny gave me the heirloom ring today to be gifted to my better half which has an 'E' engraved on it, inside an engraved half heart. Since it was not handed over to my mom, I am pretty sure, that it was gifted to aunt Roulan only to be returned later."

"There is no other reason for it. We have reached the resort. I'll call you later."

As the call was disconnected, their car drove, into the ambiance of the brightly lit resort with Jia resting on his shoulder.

Her facial expression showed a glow and smile as if she was in a blissful dream. She woke up, and smiled at him, and asked, "Have we reached?"

He looked down upon her lovingly, shook his head in affirmation, and said, "Yep, Let's go."

The manager was already awaiting their arrival. He greeted them, took the card for their room, and handed it over to them, and said, "This is the card for the Presidential suite of Mr. Li Bao. He has arranged for you, to stay in there."

Jia looked at the card and said, "Hold on, there seems to be some confusion. Can you give me a minute?"

She went out dialed the number of Bao, and said, "Hey bro there seems to be a confusion with these guys. They have probably assumed us to be a couple and arranged for a single Presidential suite, that belongs to you, for our stay. How am I supposed to share a room with Liqin? Forget sharing a room, sharing a bed?"

Bao was already expecting this call, and was well prepared, and replied, "Jia, it's the peak season, and rooms are rarely available apart from that suite, which is specially designed for my family, for our stay during business trips. It is a self-sufficient accommodation designed to suit my needs. You know, how particular I am about things, so be rest assured you will lack nothing.

Moreover, isn't it the right thing, as it will clear any doubts, that the elders have about your relationship with Liqin? I would never have arranged this for you, had it been anyone other than Liqin. I can trust him blindly with you."

Jia thought for a second then pondered. Her mind drifted towards the incident when Liqin had held his hand the other day, and zipped her dress, to save the day for her.

"Okay got it, and accepted. You are the smartest guy I know. Goodnight."

"Did you find out about aunt Roulan and uncle?"

"Yes. There is a history of engagement being broken, weeks before the wedding. I have already informed Liqin. I will share the details with you once I confirm with aunt Roulan."

"Goodnight. Have a nice time."

She then walked back to the lobby, where Liqin was waiting with the card, and said, "Let's go."

They walked to the lift, while the concierge arranged for their luggage to be transported to their room.

The Suite was on the twentieth floor of the hotel, and the said floor only housed suites of the board of directors. The said floor had eight rooms in total. No outside visitor was allowed on the said floor, apart from specific employees who had access.

The room looked more like a luxury apartment. It had a huge living room, a large study, and a luxurious master bedroom attached with a huge dressing room, and bathroom. The bathroom itself was very luxurious, with a huge bathtub. Adjacent to the bedroom there was also an opening into a hot spring.

Jia looked around and said, "Wow! This seems more like a bedroom of a king's summer palace than a hotel room."

As she turned around carelessly, she hit her head to that of Liqin and was about to fall when he held her in his arms. Their eyes met each other, and for a moment they lost themselves to the comfort of each other's arms.

After a moment, they woke up to an awkward realization, and Liqin broke the silence with a humorous statement, "Yes, and we are currently the King and Queen of this palace."

"You freshen up while I arrange my clothes in the closet."

He picked their luggage, took it to the dressing room, and arranged his clothes in the closet.

Jia followed suit, unpacked her stuff, and arranged them in the closet. Then she picked up a light pink pajama set and went into the bathroom to freshen up.

There was a call from the hotel staff, and Liqin explained to them, that they would prefer their dinner in the room, and gave a list from the menu for the same.

He then browsed through places of visit in Zhuhai and prepared a schedule to discuss with Jia.