Shi Lian opens her eyes slowly, the bedroom coming into view. Shi Lian feels as if she does not know where she is or what happened yesterday. "Shit" she winches when a jolt of pain runs inside her head. She remembers taking Advil but she doubts it did any work. 

She then looks down, she is in the dress she wore yesterday. Flashes of memory pop inside her mind. She recalls dancing, drinking, and then...Zichen's face comes into view. Was he really there? No! It must be the alcohol that made her think of him. She rubs her temples with her index finger, groaning as the pain erupts. 

The door knocks and she wonders who is it now. Nanny Zhang says from the other side, "Miss! Open the door, please. "

Shi Lian's door is already open so when Nanny Zhang pushes a little, the door opens up before Shi Lian had to go. "Ah, Miss! You are awake! Here, I bought you medicine" she says, a wide smile on her face. 

Shi Lian smiles a little and thanks to her, taking the medicine and juice from the tray. 

Shi Lian assumes that Nanny Zhang must be knowing about her being drunk since she bought her the medicine. 

"How are you feeling, dear?" 

Worse. She wants to say but she does not want to make her worry. "Fine. I'll be feeling a lot better after the pill" she tells her, forcing a smile. 

Nanny Zhang breaths a sigh of relief and waits until she is done with her medicine. 

Passing the empty glass back to her, Shi Lian goes to freshen up. Maybe a hot shower might calm her nerves? 

After the shower, her head has stopped throbbing like it was earlier, and she feels a little better. Changing herself into work clothes, she does her hair and makeup. Her eyes aren't like a witch now so she is glad about that. 

But she cannot help thinking if Zichen was still at the club or not and if Evelyn snapped at him or not. Everything is jumbled up and she finds it hard to undo. 

Sha Sha scolds her for coming back home like that, being drunk and all. She says she should be grateful Evelyn was there with her. Yeah, she is grateful she was there. She got to know that her father is out the of the city since yesterday noon so that's one thing she is relieved of. 

"You promise not to go to clubs," Sha Sha says, her tone serious. 

Shi Lian wants to roll her eyes but she stops herself from not doing that. "As you say, mother."

After she is done with her breakfast, she made her way to the car, carrying ng bag and all that she needs for work. 

**

Wednesday mornings are hectic. Tworkloadoad on this day seems to be more than other days. Yes, more than Monday.

Fang Xiao comes with the tabloid tugged in her arm to tell Shi Lian about her schedule. 

"Today's schedule," she announces, "The discussion of August collection with the design team. You also have to meet up with the CEO of Ryan's Holding and a meeting with the advertising corporation."

Shi Lian grimaces, pinching the bridge of her nose. "Too much, yeah?"

Fang Xiao gives her an apologetic smile, "Yes."

"Well then, let's going then," Shi Lian says, suddenly energetic. 

Fang Xiao nods atheythey both head to attend the meeting first. Meetings only make your headache worse and if by chance, it goes well, then you have the best one. 

The August collection is an important event and it is going to be collaborating with other titles too. After the success of Nova Collection, many big brands reached and wanted to collab with her. 

After she finishes the meeting, she is needed to talk with Ruxi. After Fang Xiao, Shi Lian has seen very little of Ruxi. 

Telling Xiaoxiao she will be back later, she goes to the Vice President's room. Knocking on the door, she waits for Ruxi's command. 

"Come in!" she tells. Smiling, Shi Lian pushes the door and enters inside. 

On seeing Shi Lian walking towards her, stands up abruptly. "Shi Lian! I mean Chairperson. "

"Please" she smiles, gesturing to sit. She takes the seat opposite her and makes herself comfortable. 

"Is there any urgent thing coming up?" Ruxi asks, taking her seat. 

"No, no. Wanted to talk to you"

Ruxi nods, attentive to what Shi Lian is going to say. Shi Lian starts, "It's been a while since we last talked. Isn't?" Ruxi nods. "I never got the chance to thank you for suggesting Xiaoxiao to me. She is great" Shi Lian says. 

"It was you who chose her," Ruxi says, a smile on her face. 

"And....there'sanotherr thing.... it's about JJ" Shi Lian asserts, glancing at Ruxi. "Earlier I saw him and Mr. Mo Zheng Yi discussing a certain topic. I assume it might be about a corporation or something. You have any idea?"

Ruxi appears surprised. "No, not really. I got no clue about it. Actually, me and JJ, we haven't talked often this past week."

Shi Lian came thinking that she might get some answers from her but she is disappointed now that she got nothing at all. 

Still, keeping that smile on her face, she gets up and says goodbye. "You must be busy. I'll get going."

Ruxi stands up again saying hastily, "No, Chairperson, you may stay please. "

"I have another meeting next. Xiaoxiao will be worried sick if she finds me missing" Shi Lian says, chuckling. Ruxi nods, understanding. Shi Lian takes her to leave, closing the door behind her. 

The fact that JJ and her uncle are still close and chat here and there but stop when she is around is something that makes her suspicious. 

She will get her answer soon and she hopes it's not that blows her mind. Oh, well who is kidding, everything blows her mind. Since the day she steps in China, every second has been shocking.