The Cage Of The Past

At this moment, Rouzhen Gu saw Zion Ni's car, in a bleary-eyed, he threw his eyesight toward Xiaoxi Chen. " You asked him to go out with you?"

"Well! … No… I mean Yes!" she almost stutters

"Is it a yes or a no?" He raised his eyebrows

Zion Ni's car had turned into the lane which was narrowed into their direction. Suddenly he paused for a while when he saw a stopped Bugatti car in front of her. Zion Ni uses his Pagani car which is a very expensive one yet he felt bad that time when he saw Rouzhen.

"Sir CEO I never thought that you came too !" Zion Ni already got out from his car but he didn't come close to them, just stand at the side of his car watching them from a distance.

"I don't want to bother your date!" Rouzhen Gu's deep eyes slightly raised with a sneer.

Why did Xiaoxi Chen hear he said such words? She's suddenly felt upset. What does he mean? When did she date with Zion Ni?

"Rou, Rou! Where are you going?" I will be bringing Xiaoxi to the hospital to take out the stitches of her injury? You wanna go with her?" Zion Ni sees Rouzhen is leaving.

"I am busy!" Rouzhen Gu said in a low voice and get into his car. He started his Bugatti quickly and turned away.

Xiaoxi Chen looked at the car which was disappeared into her sight. She felt being swept away by the wind of his car.

Zion Ni turned his head to look too, with a glimmer of light in his eyes, he shook his head thinking about Rouzhen is being jealous. "Xiaoxi, don't mind him, let's go!"

Xiaoxi Chen nodded and walked over towards Zion: "Manager Ni this is too troublesome for you!"

"Xiaoxi, please don't call me Manager Ni!"

"Then what should I call you?" she was surprised while asking it

"Big brother Ni, big brother Zion is okay!" He said it with a smile. "It's better than a full name!"

Xiaoxi Chen was embarrassed. She didn't get along with men, but she nodded when she saw how kind Zion Ni to her. " That's good, call you big brother Zion!"

"That's right! Let's quickly leave!" Zion Ni starts his car engine, two of them did not mention why Rouzhen had come over.

After the stitches have been removed from her shoulder, Xiaoxi Chen prepared to go home, but Zion Ni said: "Let's eat first, after that, I will send you home!"

"But, big brother Zion I have important things to do"

"You can do it later on. Let's go!" Zion Ni smiles more charming that no one can refuse him.

Before she could react, he already drove toward the restaurant he wanted to bring her. It stopped at a romantic restaurant in the city, surrounded by lush bamboo which she liked the ambiance that brings peace.

While heading out the car she had smelled a pungent perfume scent that choked her and she began to cough up.

"Cough, cough, cough…" It comes closer to them

Zion Ni suddenly felt irritated and he frowned.

Suddenly a charming voice from a moment came out, "Oh, Hello Manager Ni what a coincidence!"

Xiaoxi and Zion Ni turn their head immediately and saw a beautiful woman with wavy hair, holding Rouzhen Gu's arm coming out from his car.

A strong pungent scent of her perfume engulf Xiaoxi nose and make her sneeze and cough again and again.

"Hi, Miss Brown! Rou Rou! What a coincidence? Both of you came to this place for dinner too?" Zion Ni greets them with a smile on his face.

"Ah yes!" Emma Brown quickly answered with a happy voice because Rouzhen Gu suddenly invited her after a long time they've stayed away from each other.

Xiaoxi took a wet tissue from her bag and wiped her nose, lowering her head out of embarrassment.

"Your girlfriend?" Emma Brown asked Zion while pointing at Xiaoxi Chen.

"Well! This is my little sister!" Zion Ni joke and smile, his sight looking exactly at Rouzhen Gu trying to see his reaction but the latter's face remained calm.

Xiaoxi Chen raised her eyes quickly but she saw a big hickey's in Emma Brown's neck, it seems to be a kiss mark coming from Rouzhen. She was disappointed at that moment, looking at Rouzhen with his relaxed appearance she could figure out they've into an intimate moment before coming out for dinner. Xiaoxi Chen throws her sweet smile at Emma then she greeted them. Quickly he said to Zion: "Let's go in, brother Zion," ignoring the two people.

When she passes near Rouzhen side she heard him asking: "You two, went to the hospital?"

"Yes, Sir!" Xiaoxi Chen said softly and lowered her head down, like a child that has done something wrong, "I can cancel the leave and go back to work on Monday."

"No need to rush. You can have your leave until you'll be okay" Rouzhen Gu stopped her words and raise his lips and said slowly.

"Let's get in!" Zion Ni was astonished and remain his smiley face.

Emma Brown heard the conversation between Rouzhen and Xiaoxi and her eyes suddenly changed, tightly holding Rouzhen Gu's arm. "Rou, so you all know each other?"

"Yes, Xiaoxi is Rou Rou personal secretary," Zion Ni quickly answered.

"I see!" Emma Brown's face became stiff and continue to smile. "Then let's have dinner together! How about that? Is it okay Rou?" her voice suddenly sounds sweet.

"No comment on it. Suit what you think is good!" Rouzhen Gu spills out his words and walks towards the restaurant.

Xiaoxi Chen a little bit nervous, going to have dinner with them is too awkward yet she didn't have any other choice. Four of them went together for dinner. While entering into the restaurant she's trying to control her heartbeat. Her eyes have been looking inside when they got in, they sat near the window which able to enjoy the lush bamboo outside that give good scenery.

Champagne, fine food, and music that played was too extravagant. Waiters appearance with bow tie seems too well trained, she saw that they took customers to order in a melodious tune. The utensils on the table gleamed with dazzling brilliance and stung both eyes.

Xiaoxi Chen was uncomfortable as she had never been to such a high-class place like this and for a moment she was at a loss. She thinks that the life of rich people is amazing.

"Sir, Miss, good evening!" The waiter greets politely and provides the menu. Sitting next to the window, Xiaoxi Chen can see the outside scene, it captures her attention as the neon colors of lights gives a dazzling shine.

"Sister Xiaoxi what do you want to eat?" Zion Ni put the menu in front of Xiaoxi Chen. Then the waiter gives another menu to Emma Brown.

Xiaoxi Chen scanned the menu, she was surprised for a while, the price is expensive! Some dishes unexpectedly cost huge amount higher than her monthly salary. Looking at the menu her heart is beginning to beat faster, why Zion choose to come to this kind of restaurant for dinner? How she's going to return the same favor to him next time if she will repay this man.

On the other side of the table, Emma Brown felt hungry and she began to place her order. "Two french foie gras, two steaks, medium cook and banana cake. Rourou, what wine would you want to drink?

"One bottle of 82!" he replied

Xiaoxi Chen stunned, just the price of the wine they ordered cost twice of her one month salary. Zion Ni seems to be aware of something, he looks at Xiaoxi and asked in concern tone. " Xiaoxi why didn't you place your order?"

She rapidly shook her head and express her opinion frankly: " The price of the food is too expensive!"

"Hmm, so what?" Zion Ni sloped into laughter.

Xiaoxi Chen blushed, she knew that people will laugh at her when she said it but she thinks that it's better to be honest than to pretend.

Emma Brown glanced scornfully at her, looked at Xiaoxi in disdain. Rouzhen Gu's ignoring them as his eyes were focused on the outside view from the window where they are currently sitting. He was thinking about Xiaoxi Chen who is sitting in front of him, this troublesome woman makes him feel annoyed today. He thinks what's with Zion that Xiaoxi chose to go with.

"Yeah, it's quite expensive!" Zion Ni saw Xiaoxi Chen was embarrassed and look at Emma Brown's eyes that were filled with contempt. His eyes look sharp and then suddenly said: "Female like Xiaoxi is getting lesser nowadays, with virtue and able to think to save a lot more than spending, whoever that will marry her will be very lucky!"

Emma Brown's face changed, she knew that Zion Ni is criticizing her indirectly.

"Is it correct, Mr. CEO?" Zion Ni turns to Rouzhen Gu and asking his opinion.

Rouzhen Gu's handsome face appeared to be caught in the deep thought. An outline of a sharp angle he slightly turning his look to Zion Ni. "What did you say? I didn't hear you!"

Xiaoxi Chen lowered down her head. Zion Ni took the menu and tell the waiter for their order: "two beef steak, roast pork with lemon and a custard tart. Steak should be well done!"

Xiaoxi Chen raised his head and looked at him then utter: "Thank you so much, Brother Zion!"

Their food has been served and they started eating. "Does it taste good?" Zion Ni felt worried for her.

"It tastes good and pleasing to my taste buds!" Her voice was low. She dared not eat uncooked beef. Diarrhea was unbearable, other than delaying the work. She still thinks Zion treat her fair.

Zion Ni was trying to control himself burst into laughter.

"Alright, since we chose two well-done steaks we need to remember this day. We share the same food interest.

When she looked up again, Xiaoxi Chen saw that Emma Brown's face seemed to be distorted, while Rouzhen Gu's mouth seemed to be slightly drawn, she did not know what she said to make them have this kind of expression.

The perfume smell on Emma Brown's body is too strong, Xiaoxi Chen that trying to adapt for a period, still doesn't feel good, she feels her throat was choked badly.

Rouzhen Gu's sight still floating across her face unintentionally, she is more like sitting on pins and needles.

"I'll go to the washroom first!" She stood up, nod and walked away. Rouzhen Gu followed and stood up too. "I am going to smoke a cigarette!"

Emma Brown got down in a daze, "Rourou…"

But Rouzhen Gu striding away toward the direction where Xiaoxi Chen went just now. Emma Brown does not understand and turn her head to look at Zion Ni in front of her. Zion Ni just picked his wine and drink straight while his eyebrows raise a bright smile, "Miss Brown, long time no see, you are getting more beautiful now!"

Xiaoxi Chen walked towards the washroom, close the door and lay on the door, feel powerless suddenly. What is she thinking in her heart, she doesn't know either.

He really just playing with her, she just refused him and he began to look at another woman, no, he has not totally abandon Emma Brown because she's a celebrity. Hickey on her neck is a piece of solid evidence that they have kissed each other or having an intimate moment.

Fine! What is she thinking? What is it to her? It's none of her concern since she had refused to be his woman.

Xiaoxi Chen stands in front of the mirror, patting her face, cover up the thoughts that should not she be jealous and walked out in their table.

After staying for how many minutes in the washroom she decided to go back but when she opened the door a tall body figure is blocking her way, Xiaoxi Chen moved subconsciously to one side.

The person hooks her waist.

"Ah…" She raised her head suddenly and found it was Rouzhen Gu. "S- Sir Rouzhen!"

Rouzhen Gu glances at her with a smile on his face, but the voice was as cold as the bloodthirsty devil: "Xiaoxi Chen… you are very capable of flirting with another man!"

Xiaoxi Chen doesn't know what he means, looking at his face close at hand, a cold evil charm of beauty, slightly hook lips, look like he is tempted to devour her. His eyes were as deep as pure ink, but there was no light in them, as the fallen star fades away seems unfathomable.

Xiaoxi Chen was too occupied with her own thoughts about him and didn't understand what he is really trying to figure out. She never thought he would follow her to the washroom and leave Emma Brown alone. She thinks that Rouzhen wanted to show off how pretty his lover is yet he still now in front of her holding her waist drawing closer to his ċhėst. She sneered for a moment, look at him and said: " Sir CEO, I think you've got the wrong way, I never thought that you have this kind of hobbit. This is a female comfort room, you wanna try to come in and check how it looks?"

She challenges him and dares to look forward into his eyes trying to see what would be his reaction. His expression becomes agile and an evil smiled drawn in his handsome face. He immediately looked down, closer to her beautiful face and said: " I like to compete with you! Let's reflect on what we felt last time that we spent in the washroom too, remember the company party? How about we try it again?"

While talking he took her into the washroom immediately and close the door behind them. Still holding her waist in his arm.

Xiaoxi Chen was scared and almost screamed, luckily there were no other people at this time, otherwise they must think they've done something intimate.

"What about now? Afraid? You dare to provoke me but you scared to death, huh?" He breathed in her ear which made her dizzy for a moment and when she knew what he wanted to do, she suddenly blushed. She could feel the warmth of his breath and embrace. Rouzhen caught her lips and kissed her thoroughly until they both gasping for breath.

"Sir Rouzhen, Miss Brown is just outside, don't you afraid that she will get angry?" She stepped back to distance herself from him. She didn't want to talk to him anymore but he blocked the door and she couldn't get out.

"I don't care about her. I've asked you to be my woman but you refused me several times. Today you dare to go against me by dating Zion Ni" he said it without holding his thoughts.

"You dare to make me feel jealous, believe me, or not, I will not let you go until you become mine. You will forever belong to me" He then quickly leave her, walk straight into his car then left Emma Brown.

Zion Ni feels something unusual happened to Xiaoxi when returning as she looked so tired. When Emma checked Rouzhen but she hasn't found him. Zion offered to send her home but she refuses it. Feeling bad of Rouzhen Gu's attitude, she left the two of them without a word. After a few minutes pass by they also leave that place.