Shanghai, China

Mo Shi Lian arrives at her house from her flight to America. Carrying her suitcase, she enters inside. Her house is the same just it was when she left 4 years ago. Rose, lilies, tulips, daisies bloom around her in the big garden just like how they used to. She presses on the doorbell and soon within seconds, she is greeted with a familiar face.

"Young miss! " nanny Zhang exclaims from happiness seeing her after so many years.

"Zhang nanny!" Shi Lian hugs her warmly.

"Oh, young miss! You finally came" nanny Zhang says but her happy tears could not stop.

"Yeah, I am home" Shi Lian caresses her.

Nanny Zhang takes the suitcase from her hand and welcomes her inside. "Madam! Madam! Young Miss is back!" the mid fifty years old Nanny Zhang cries out beaming with happiness. Shi Lian takes a seat on the big lavish divan while nanny Zhang goes into the kitchen to bring her some refreshments.

"Shi!" a voice echoes. Shi Lian turns back to see her dear mother coming from upstairs, a smile on her face. Si Lian loves her mother dearly. For her, she is the sweetest, kindest yet the most amazing person in the world. She always missed her when she was in America.

"Mother!" Shi Lian runs to hug her mother, tears rolling down her cheeks.

"Oh my dear Shi" Mo Sha Sha, her mother envelops her.

"I have missed you so much mother," Shi Lian whimpers in her mother's embrace.

"Silly girl" her mother pokes her nose, teasing her. Her mother laughs when she notices the same red nose she always sees when she pokes her nose after she cries. Mo Shi Lian laughs too wiping her tears away.

"I can't believe you already graduated!" her mother exclaims, passing a cup of coffee to Shi Lian.

"Yeah, just the day before yesterday" Shi Lian responds.

"How is life in America? Her mother consults. "Nice" she answers. Her mother is curious to know more about it but she resists to ask further questions. Mo Sha Sha adores her daughter; as the only child she has, she loves her unconditionally.

"Your father will be home very soon," her mother says, sipping her tea in a poised manner. Shi Lian nods. A package of questions is on her mind that she wants to ask her but her mother may not be aware of it, so she waits for her father to come.

"Your Dad's health is getting weakened due to excessive workload. He barely comes home" her mother sighs. Shi Lian sees her mother upset and reaches to comfort her.

"What happened?" Shi Lian asks sitting beside her mother.

"The company is not in a good position. It has been two months since our company started to lose shares excessively much. Your father has to work day and night to stabilize the company." Her mother wails. Shi Lian seems to understand now why her father called in a hurry. This must be related to the company, she thinks. "It will be alright mother. I am here. Don't worry" she calms her. Mo Sha Sha feels proud of her daughter for being understanding, smart, extremely talented, and independent.

After her daughter went abroad to study, Mo Sha Sha was very disturbed; her husband tried to cheer her up but she could not think of anything else except her precious daughter. After a few weeks, Shi Lian called her mother and she was beyond happy. Her daughter asked her to not be sad and be happy as she used to be. She listened to her daughter and went on being the usual self she was. Shi Lian rarely comes home; in these 4 years, Shi Lian only came two or three times and just for a week.

Mo Sha Sha is unaware that Mo Zhen Yuan has called her for help. She was told her daughter will be coming home to celebrate New Year. She thinks her daughter will be staying for a week or so, as she always does; but not this time. This time she is bound to stay here.

"I am going to freshen up," Shi Lian says to her mother and asks nanny Zhang to bring her suitcase upstairs, to her room. Her mother nods, smiling at her. Mo's Mansion is one of the richest houses in China. Its modern décor with a touch of traditional Chinese style is what makes it exquisite. There are over 50+ rooms in the house; servants have their room but much smaller than Mo's. Shi Lian's room is bigger than any other room, with everything modern and sophisticated.

"Young Miss, I have kept some dresses for you in the closet. Hope you will like it" nanny Zhang beams carrying her suitcase while they were climbing the big stairs.

"Thank you, nanny Zhang" Shi Lian gives her one of the best smiles she had. Nanny Zhang is like her second mother to her. She is working here for over 25 years. She has taken care of her since she was born and when Mo Sha Sha had to work.

"Here, let me that now" Shi Lian tries to take her suitcase from nanny Zhang but nanny Zhang refuses.

"Let me do it Miss" she insists and Shi Lian could not help but sigh. Her room is situated to the left, beside the study room. They reach outside the room and nanny Zhang opens the door for her. Her room is still the same, the same when she left it. The same old purple walls with floral print; big windows, which gives you, the best view at night. A large king-size bed with some teddies sitting on it. Her mother asked to buy some teddy bears for her. Shi Lian used to love teddy bears when she was small and when she was a teenager.

Living in America has taught her many things; starting from not liking toys anymore, as she is an adult now. She smiles and enters inside. "You missed your room right?" nanny Zhang asks her.

"Yes," she says, feeling nostalgic. Shi Lian walks over to the board where all her pictures are stuck; from her being born till now, everything.

"I will keep this suitcase here," nanny Zhang says and exits. Shi Lian continues to look at everything in her room. She is feeling very nostalgic right now but she needs to freshen up. She grabs the towel, which is placed on the bed, folded neatly, and travels inside the bathroom.