Feng Shufen heard Gao Fan words from the other side of the call and he paused. But that pause was not because he was thinking what to order next rather because he could hear the approaching steps from behind.
His lips curled a little giving a knowing cold smirk as his eyes caught the glimpse of the man halting behind.
"So, it has actually been President Feng reaching to get willingly associated with the Fashion industry through our little modelling agency. I thought someone was swindling us on your name".
Feng Shufen's smile deepened at those words. "Swindling CEO Su on my name? I never knew that the fraudsters in our country have got those high capabilities?" He said turning around to look at the man. His cold expression, not changing for once. Though he can see the hint of some hostility in the eyes of Su Fai, that glint did not amuse him even a bit.
"I got the information, Gao Fan." He simply said and then disconnected the call, knowing that now the strike was his to make.
Su Fai looked at him and chuckled lightly. Earlier when he left the room, he received a call from his secretary who was all excited to inform him that Feng Internationals had reached earlier to present an idea of investment to them. The terms they presented for the contract was goodie-goodie to an extent where it felt that it was not the reality but just a swindling. But when researched, it revealed to be true.
"President Feng, that's quite interesting of you. You really know how to play well with your words". He paused for a second as he tried to read the expressions of the man but except his usual smirk, there was nothing more on his cold expressionless face. "Your words might have sounded like you are praising my name for having the capability to scare the hoodwinkers when actually your intention had never been that".
Feng Shufen did not say anything but a mere smile curled his lips up giving the acceptance to Su Fai's words.
"I have heard that Feng Internationals has got its wings spread in every active sector of our country except for the entertainment and fashion industry. Obviously, Feng Yi Lan's interest has never been included in the list as everyone knows that she has made capable of setting her own interest empire on her capability. And now suddenly hearing your interest in our field, I was all flabbergasted. I hope you would understand my curiosity"
Su Fai began with his words, trying his best to come out like a less curious pup but still, Shufen can feel the waves better than anyone.
"What do you think, CEO Su? I am sure you would have definitely gotten some ideas in your head" Feng Shufen said as his eyes went to look around the place. As expected, there was no one around the corridor of the VVIP floor and only faint chuckles and giggles of the three ladies were coming out from the room.
Su Fai stared at him. His eyes followed the wander of his gaze that came to take a pause at the door of the room. Not missing the sudden softness in the man's icy cold aura, he said with some doubt in his tone, "Given to the tales of mighty President Feng of the country, I cannot believe that it would be out of some love for the woman. It must have got your own interest behind to make you so interested in our field."
People at the highest chain of hierarchy would always see their interest first. As far he has known, for them, love has got its separate place that would never stand any chance to mingle with their business. So, with Feng Shufen, wouldn't the things be the same? After all, was that not the reason why he had no record with women all these years?
"I have just asked to say your guesses regarding my thoughts. Never knew that you would see the truth this easily. Of course, I would never invest in the field where I won't see my profit coming?" Feng Shufen looked at Su Fai as his brows arched up with some amazement.
Su Fai knew it. He was not wrong. Every person has got his interest, then how can the best businessman of the country be any less? But now he has to find out if this man was healthy around Li Xue or not? Though his power would never exceed his, still he would not leave any stone unturned if Li Xue was in the question. Not for the love, he had for her in his heart but for the friendship, they will always share for eternity.
"President Feng, of course, you would know your profits better. Still, I want to say something to you" Su Fai said as he paused for a second and then continued, "You might be powerful and can do anything. I might not be able to stop you. But still, I will say don't do anything that would hurt Li Xue in any way because I will still have one or the other way to retaliate. I won't keep down if it harms her in any way".
Feng Shufen only let out a chuckle when heard him but that chuckle was grim enough to stiffen the man's spine in an instant. Pulling his lips to a plain smile, he said, "I have come to understand that friendship has got great limits of sincerity and protectiveness. Given that very relationship you share with my wife, I can let go of the tone of warning you passed to me."
He paused in his words as his eyes turned sharply darker ready to pierce his life away. "But I would still ask CEO Su to mind his tone and intention with which he speaks the next time. Because I would not be this forgiving every time. As for Li Xue is now my woman and I would never want people around to think any otherwise."
Su Fai was about to cower back given to the direct threat shot he got from the man. The meaning behind those words was all clear to him. Though those words were something simple, often heard on movie curtains but unknowingly when heard from Feng Shufen's lips, it presented great effects in the air. Something that cannot be taken easy.
"President Feng, I never meant it that way … I …"
He was about to say something when suddenly heard Li Xue's voice calling from behind, "You two are here? Is there anything wrong?"
Su Fai turned around to look at her while Feng Shufen just tilted his eyes a little to look at her. "Ah ... it's nothing, Li Xue. I came out to receive a call back from the office. When spotted President Feng standing alone here, I came forward to initiate a small chat with him", Su Fai responded as pushed a small smile at her.
Reciprocating his soft smile, Li Xue nodded to him but her eyes still moved to look at her man to ask his story. For some reasons, she could not see the things coming this simple.
Feng Shufen blinked his eyes once in acceptance as he said, "Gao Fan earlier called to give some head ups regarding the upcoming project I have engrossed myself in. There is nothing serious." He assured and Li Xue just accepted his words.
Nodding, she was about to invite them in again when suddenly some speed of wheels was heard from a distance. Li Xue's head turned to look around only to find some hospital staff wheeling a hospital stretcher inside with some urgent speed.
Her eyes squinted more when saw the line of bodyguards entering from behind. All dressed sophisticatedly in black. She was so tranced by the scene that she almost forgot to look at the speedy stretcher coming her way.
When realization struck her, she was about to get hit. But just in time a strong pair of arms wrapped around her, pulling her into his embrace. "Where is your attention? You were about to get hit" Shufen reprimanded, just as Li Xue saw the people pushing the patient inside the nearby room.
"Ahh … I lost the track. I am sorry. I did not know that …" Li Xue tried to explain but before she could complete her words, the man said again. His face a little pale, might be out of fear or the speed with which he reached her.
"You should not be like that another time. Did you get hurt anywhere before I reached you?" He asked. His eyes are still busy finding the non – existent injuries on her.
Li Xue shook her head and simply denied, "Nope, I wish I was. That way at least your concern might have served some purpose here. But you were just on time to save me. Sigh!"
The man frowned at her words. But the woman did not mind his frowning. Ignoring his expressions completely, she simply asked, "By the way who was that man whom the staffs wheeled to that room earlier? He was unconscious but his limbs seemed all perfect. Isn't this building allotted to the orthopaedic department? And those bodyguards … they seemed to belong to …"
"They are from the Royal Family of Chiboa!" Feng Shufen answered, knowing exactly what she was asking. But his expressions got strict when he mentioned that name. "If things are all settled here then I think it's already time for us to leave." He said, directly coming in front of her curious eyes, preventing her to look at the people behind him.