Chapter Sixteen: Mr. Dongfang

  The person who pulled me was actually Viola.

  "Vera? Are you okay? How did you...?" I was so relieved to see that she was fine. For a moment, I forgot we were hiding.

  Vera made a "shh" gesture towards me. I understood and shut up.

  "I clearly heard a sound from this side, how did it disappear?"

  "Didn't you hear it wrong?"

  "Maybe! Let's go take a look over there!"

  "Ah..." Vier and I both let out a sigh of relief.

  "Vera, what are you doing here? Where's that sheepdog?" I asked Vera in puzzlement.

  "You're underestimating me, Lin Wei'er! I'm the long-distance running champion, don't you remember? The champion of our junior high school's three-year track and field meet was always me!"

  "But that's a dog, not a person, how did you..."

  I haven't finished speaking yet, why is Vi trembling all over?

  "Vier, what's wrong with you? Are you okay?" I asked Vier as I pushed her.

  "Later... Behind..."

  Huh? Behind? What's behind? I turned around in confusion, and I was startled too. It was those two security guards from earlier. They were tall and imposing, wearing the same black uniforms, standing straight and staring at us.

  "Th-that... actually... we are..." I stuttered. I poked Vivian with my finger. Vivian grabbed my hand with hers.

  Those two security guards were still staring at us with a dead gaze, which made the fear in me and Viola even deeper.

  Wei yelled and pulled me to run, but soon our way was blocked by several security guards who came later. Quickly, Wei and I were lifted up by them, we still desperately kicked with our feet, those security guards directly 'suspended' us forward, it seemed they wanted to 'throw' us out!

  "We are from Jialin High School and have come to interview Mr. Dongfang. We mean no harm, let us go quickly!" I struggled to say.

  "Is Mr. Dongfang someone you can see and interview at will? Moreover, you sneaked in, who knows what you want to do." The security guard holding me said, increasing the force of his hands.

  "What's going on? Why all the commotion?" A group of people walked over from a distance, and a man wearing black-framed glasses quickly approached us. He looked like he was in his 30s, with a refined appearance, probably a secretary or assistant.

  "Yes, we're handling it." The security guard said respectfully.

  Soon, the group of people also walked over, and the security guards immediately pulled us aside to let them pass. Sharp-eyed Wei recognized that the person walking in front was Mr. Dongfang. However, they didn't stop their pace, as if nothing had happened, and walked directly past our side.

  Wei'er loudly said: "Mr. Dongfang, we are from Jialin High School, I am Lin Wei'er, she is Ouyang Yue, we want to come and interview you, it will only take up a dozen minutes of your time!"

  Mr. Dong stood still after hearing Wei'er's words, but he didn't turn around. The few people following behind also stopped in their tracks.

  It seems like there's a glimmer of hope. I continued: "Mr. Dongfang, because of the school news agency..."

  "She said you're called Ouyang Yue? Which Yue?" My words were cut off by Mr. Dongfang before I could finish speaking.

  "Ah? Well... it's a pleasant and delightful meaning, happy and joyful." I explained.

  "So you're also called Yue." He raised his head, seemingly thinking about something. "Bring them to the study to find me." Still not turning around, I even doubted whether he was talking to me or not?

  After Mr. Dongfang left, Viola and I were let down by them. The man with black-framed glasses said politely: "Follow me." Viola and I mechanically followed behind him.

  It's really big here. After more than ten minutes, Viola and I were taken to the study room. The maid brought two cups of tea on the coffee table and asked us to wait for a while.

  The decoration of the study is in European style, which makes people feel very tasteful. Since Vera and I were brought in, we haven't said a word to each other, probably because we were infected by the serious atmosphere here!

  "Xiao Yue, you said Mr. Dongfang is back for someone with the character 'yue' in their name, right?" Wei Er Lai An asked curiously.

  "You'd better not talk nonsense, it's possible that even a family member might say something!"

  "So he must be a very important person, if we ask him directly, will he tell us?"

  "I don't know, it feels like people here are all very serious, I haven't seen anyone smile. Better be careful what you say."

  "Alright, got it!"

  A few minutes later, the door of the study was opened and that Eastern gentleman walked straight to the desk. He wore a black suit with a deep blue tie, about the same age as my father, probably around 30 years old. He should be someone who doesn't smile often, so he shouldn't be easy to get along with. He must have been a handsome guy chased by many girls in the past!

  "He took out a folder and flipped it open, saying: 'You have ten minutes, ask me any questions you have!'"

  I really want to ask him if he is really that busy? He even has to do other things while talking, but we still have to thank him for giving us these ten minutes!

  I picked up the paper and pen, ready to start taking notes. Wei'er cleared her throat and asked: "Excuse me, Mr. Dongfang, you haven't returned to China for over a decade, what brings you back this time?"

  Good heavens, she got straight to the point. Will Mr. Dongfang answer? But thinking about it, ten minutes isn't enough time to ask many questions, so getting straight to the point is better after all. I wonder how he'll respond?