Chapter 419 - A visit from a father

Chapter 412

/*unedited*/

The eyes of both Park Jiyong and Marie Eleanor went wide in surprise. The two didn't to be seen by Shin Jiao that's why they were in the farthest corner of the lobby. But they didn't know how he was able to see them talking.

"Shin!" the two simultaneously exclaimed in surprise.

However, they immediately recovered their expressions, one has a cold face and the other one smiled sheepishly.

"So you two have something, heh? I didn't expect this… but I think this is good." Shin Jiao suddenly said.

The two showed a dumbfounded look on their faces as they didn't expect that Shin Jiao had heard their conversation.

"It's not what you think Shin!... I… I…"

"Yeah, big brother Shin… It's just my one-sided crush on her… It's not…"

The two began to give out their excuses with reddened faces.

"Hahaha… both of you look cute. Anyway, let's go… time to start working guys." He said as he turns around then went to his private elevator.

Park Jiyong who is working with Shin Jiao in the new project hesitated for a moment, but then followed behind Shin Jiao while taking a glance at Marie who stood still a bit dumbfounded on the spot.

Soon she recovers and also went to her department.

The day was a bit hectic as their two bosses have not reported yet. However, Central was very efficient in handling everything. In truth, if Shin Jiao wanted it, he can let Central take control of everything. But she is not good at negotiations as an A.I. so there is still a need for human intervention to make the company function smoothly.

When Shin Jiao and Park Jiyong arrive on the lower floors, they immediately went to work. Park Jiyong, who already knew how to design, began working on a new idea.

Since they already have the basic frame, Shin Jiao decided to focus on the armaments. He knew that it would cause too much trouble once it spreads around the world, but that is the reason why he is in this world. He can be the deterrent if things would go sour. Hence the two began to work on possible weaponry and armor.

While working, Shin Jiao's landline suddenly rang.

"Hello, Shin speaking…" he answered after picking up the call.

'Shin I am mad at you right now!' shouted Susan Tang on the other line.

"…"

'Hey, are you there? Answer me?' Susan shouted in anger.

"Sigh… I'm here. I'm sorry for not waking you up. I just think you two need to rest for a while." He said.

'What? Shi Anne is not with you?' the confused voice of Susan Tang made Shin Jiao crunches his brow.

"No, I went to the company alone… Why?"

'No, nothing… But I'm still angry. You made me spend my whole energy last night. You have to compensate for this.'

"Oh? What do you have in mind… my love… Hehe…" Shin Jiao chuckled.

'A date! You have to take me on a date tonight. Since sister Anne is not in the company nor at home right now… just the two of us.'

"Alright… But… Where did she go? Can you contact her?"

'I can't I tried to call many times but it seems that her phone was off.'

"Alright, let's just trust in her. She is a good fighter, plus I think she is wearing the exoskeleton, I can feel it somewhere." Shin Jiao said.

After talking for a while, Susan Tang hands up the call. As soon as her call drops, the line suddenly rang once again.

Shin Jiao felt baffled. This is because it is seldom that anyone would call him in his laboratory.

"Hello, this is Shin speaking."

'Ah, Mr. Shin… this is from the lobby receptionist… someone is looking for you.'

Shin Jiao felt a bit confused, but he didn't ask for more information and just went out of his office after informing that he will go out.

He also told Park Jiyong who is busy in front of his computer that he will go out. Shin Jiao is not worried about Park Jiyong as he knew that the 2nd generation rich heir is not interested in any of the tech in the laboratory except for the Mech Frames. Plus everything in the laboratory is protected by an array so he is not that worried.

As Shin Jiao appears in the lobby his eyes caught the figure of a middle-aged man wearing a formal black suit. He looks like a truly rich man with the bodyguards surrounding him.

When Shin Jiao walks closer, the man suddenly turns around and gave a serious look at him. Shin Jiao can see that the man had some resemblance to Marie, especially the shape of their face and the color of their eyes.

The man looks like the British actor Sean Connery in his 50's however, but with a well-built body.

Then the man beside him looks at Shin Jiao and greeted.

"Mr. Jiao, nice to meet you. My name is Edmond Wong and this is Mister George Wilson of Neoflux Corporation." The half-Chinese half-English looking guy name Edmond Wong said while extending his hand.

Shin Jiao nodded his head and shook the man's hand with a smile.

"It's nice to meet both of you. How may I help the esteemed Chairman of the prestigious Neoflux Corporation?" Shin Jiao said.

"Ah… Well, we actually have a business proposition for you and your company." Edmond Wong said.

"Then follow me please…" Shin Jiao said as he turns to guide them to Susan Tang's office.

"Wait… Sigh… No... nothing like that... I'm just here as a father wanting to see my daughter whom I've missed for a long time…" the voice of George Wilson seems a bit sad as he said in English.

Shin Jiao stopped and turn to look at the middle-aged man. The previous imposing aura has suddenly vanished and he seems to be looking at a father figure trying to hesitate on what to do next. This made Shin Jiao smile deep in his heart. He didn't expect that a powerful chairman of a huge business empire would lower himself just to see his daughter.

"We humans truly are emotional creatures." he thought.

"Chairman Wilson… don't worry, I know what you mean. Please follow me." Shin Jiao said with a smile.

How could he not understand that expression of a father longing for his daughter? As a former spy, he was somewhat trained to read people's expressions and their true feelings. And he can see the sincerity in the middle-aged man's eyes.

George Wilson walked following Shin Jiao but signaled his guards to stay along with Edmond Wong who is a bit hesitant to let his boss go alone.

However, George didn't want to startle his daughter as he just truly wanted to see or even talk to Marie.

Shin Jiao walked towards the huge marketing department. There he saw the people busily work as they go through doc.u.ments and calls.

Suddenly from where they stood, he saw the figure of Marie talking with some girls and laughing with them. He now noticed that the woman doesn't look seem to be that cold to others. In fact, she seems to be friendly to many of the employees in the department.

When George saw his daughter, he just watches her with longing eyes. He can see her happily talking to others which he didn't see before when she was the CEO in their business.

She was so cold that many employees and executives are afraid of her. But no one can deny her proficiency in working and how she was able to make those failing companies under them recover. The man didn't let go of his gaze and just watch on the side as his beloved daughter work happily in someone's company.

"Chairman Wilson… do you want to talk to Marie?" Shin Jiao asked breaking the middle-aged man's train of thoughts.

He hesitated but then heaves a heavy sigh.

"Is she well taken care of in here?" he asked.

"Yes, of course, sir. Your daughter is a friend of mine, and many others, so she is actually well protected and taken well care of."

"I know… thank you… I hope that she would return to my side. But I… I can't force her to live that cold life�� I can see that she smiles more in here… Sigh… I just wish…"

"Sir, if I may be presumptuous… I think it's not too late to talk to her. Don't try to explain yourself to her… just ask her forgiveness… I think that's the best that you can do."

With Shin Jiao's words, the middle-aged man suddenly remembers the day that his daughter left home. He was trying to justify himself at that time and didn't bother to ask for her forgiveness because of his pride as a father.

He was too stubborn and didn't want to lower himself. However, with her absence, he realized his mistake and wanted to take her back. But he was not able to locate her until one day he saw her on TV.

"I will… I will someday." He muttered as he turns around and leaves.

As Shin Jiao and George Wilson's figure disappear Marie suddenly turns her gaze towards the spot they previously stood. She shook her head as if feeling a bit confused.

In the lobby, Shin Jiao and George Wilson bade farewell to each other as the middle-aged man showed a grateful look on his face.

Shin Jiao gave him a goodbye gift, a silver fountain pen that the old man immediately put on his b.r.e.a.s.t pocket as a sign of gratefulness.