Poison

"For centuries scientist and doctors have struggled with the problem of pheromone rejection, they have struggled to curb this phenomenon without success." Xue Feifei's voice rang loud and clear in the auditorium, "but today Feng Corporations VIDAL the number one AI company in the country, has succeeded in what has been a problem for centuries."

"We introduce our new AI gene detector ADGP-1, an AI that can detect the ADH gene that is the cause of pheromone rejection, not only can this AI detect the gene, it can also assist creating the best treatment plan to suppress the gene and help patients with ADH to live a normal life."

Loud applauses rang through the auditorium as a warm smile graced Xue Feifei's lips.

"CEO Xue when will VIDAL'S new AI be launched?." A reporter asked.

"It will be available in medical facilities across the world from next month." Xue Feifei replied calmly.

"What is VIDAL'S goal behind creating the AI?" Another reporter asked.

"VIDAL'S major goal is to help people with the ADH gene live a normal life, to be able to get married, live healthy lives and have children, it also aims to reduce mother/infant mortality rate in patients who suffer from the gene." The next question was fired immediately Xue Feifei finished answering one.

"Will average people be able to afford the cost?"

"Yes they will." She kept her response short.

"There have been rumors that previous CEO Wei was removed from her position because she's involved in the Shelton drug scandal, is that true?" Xue Feifei frowned at the question, glaring slightly at the man.

"I believe in the unfortunate video of late Shelton Qin, he said that Feng Corporations was not involved with this scandal." Xue Feifei replied.

"So why was CEO Wei removed from her position?" The man pressed further, not satisfied with her previous reply.

"It's a private affair of the company." Xue replied curtly. "I will be leaving, so all your questions concerning the AI will be answered by VIDAL'S CEO Mu and Mrs Chen from NAP." Following her words a young man and a middle-aged woman took the podium while Xue Feifei stepped down.

******

"You did wonderful at the press conference." Feng Xueqin smiled as she handed a glass of champagne to Xue Feifei who was seated on the black couch in her office.

"Thank you Chairwoman Feng." Xue Feifei took the glass of wine, the golden liquid shimmering in the light.

"You can drop the formality when it's just me and you Xue Feifei." Feng Xueqin sat elegantly beside her on the couch, one slender leg crossed over the other, causing her red dress to slid up her thigh.

"Nice wine." Xue Feifei sighed as she took a sip of her wine, her eyes lingering on Feng Xueqin's exposed thigh for a second too long.

"Xue Feifei," Feng Xueqin's piercing dark eyes sucked her in, "you're a very beautiful woman, talented, smart and brave, so I can't help but wonder why you're still single." Feng Xueqin smiled as she watched Xue Feifei choke on her wine.

"Why are you suddenly asking me this?" Xue Feifei coughed, as she watched Feng Xueqin with red eyes.

"Would you like to get married?" Xue Feifei's eyes were blown wide in shock, it took a full minute for her to find her vocie from wherever she and lost it.

"To you?" Feng Xueqin roared with laughter, settling her glass down on the table.

"Xue Feifei, I know I look young but I am sixty-four and you're forty, I am old enough to be your mother and certainly not interested in getting married," Feng Xueqin paused, "unless you're interested in me in that way."

"I am not." Xue Feifei replied hastily, a bit too hastily.

"You have been single since the death of your ex-husband and I have a nephew whose currently single as well, you're a nice woman Xue Feifei and I would love if you could become family." Xue Feifei did not know what to make about the whole proposal, her insides were twisting in nervousness and uncertainty, what games was Feng Xueqin playing?

"I will think about it." Xue Feifei settled for a vague reply.

"I am not forcing you into anything, take your time." Feng Xueqin smiled, the sight causing Xue Feifei's heart to race. "I have decided to reinstate Wei Ehuang back into the company."

Xue Feifei was startled by the news and the change of conversation, "why?" She frowned.

"Suspending her from the company was just a way to remind her who's in charge," Feng Xueqin smiled sinisterly, "it's best to keep your enemies closer."

"But she embezzled company funds, the board wouldn't be happy with her presence." Feng Xueqin's laughter confused Xue Feifei.

"I will handle the board." Feng Xueqin smiled. "I like having my enemies in one place, makes them easier to kill."

******

"Have you found a way to help me get back into the company?" He frowned at the question, his chopsticks stilling in his bowl.

"News of your embezzlement is still fresh in the company and coupled with the fact that Xue Feifei's idea of focusing on the AI world is benefiting the company, you're not exactly popular right now, it's best you lay low." Wei Ehuang was dissatisfied with her brother's answer, she did not need anybody to tell her that Xue Feifei was winning while she was losing.

The arrival of the waiter caused a slight pause on their conversation as he placed Wei Ehuang's meal on the table.

"Since when did you start eating vegetable soup?" Wei Ming knew his sister had always disliked eating vegetables since she was a child. He couldn't help but notice the fact that she hadn't taken a drop of alcohol which was strange for Wei Ehuang who liked alcoholic drinks.

"I am getting old, so I have decided to add a bit of vegetable to my diet." Wei Ehuang swallowed the nervousness that crept up her throat.

Wei Ming gave his sister one last suspicious glare before speaking, "how are things going with Feng Mei Hiu, have you managed to convince him to had over his shares."

"No, he's been acting strange, different." Wei Ming frowned at Wei Ehuang's reply, "last week he snuck out of the house and got involved in a car accident, he found a way to evade the guards at the hospital and when I tracked down his car, I found it at Times Square. We spoke on phone, but he won't tell me where he is." Wei Ming's frown only deppened.

"Don't tell me a twenty year old omega is too much for you to handle?" Wei Ming's eyes darkened.

"I can handle Feng Mei Hiu." Wei Ehuang's voice hardened.

"Good, I hope you aren't getting soft, I hope you remember our goals, father is getting impatient." Wei Ming observed her with his dark eyes.

"I remember our goals clearly and I won't disappoint father." Wei Ehuang replied. "What is that?" She asked as her brother placed a small bottle of white pills on the table.

"Poison." Wei Ming's confirmation of her thoughts made her heart race in her chest.

"For who?" Wei Ehuang struggled to keep her voice even.

"Feng Xueqin."

"What? Have you gone insane." Wei Ehuang snapped.

"Don't act as though you haven't done it before." Wei Ming remained indifferent.

"That was different." Wei Ehuang lowered her voice. "Changming and I lived in the same house, how on earth do you expect me to feed Feng Xueqin poison."

"That's for you to figure out," Wei Ming smiled darkly, "don't glare at me like that Ehuang or have you forgotten who's keeping your abomination alive?"

Wei Ehuang rose angrily from her seat, her hands slamming on the table as she leaned closer to her brother who liked unfazed by her outburst. "Don't call my son an abomination."