s.h.i.+ Enxi was staring at her own reflection. She had hair so black against the skin so white and it made a contrast that only served to make her look so captivating. Her short hair has grown a few inches over the past months. It was already reaching until her chest. She applied her usual style of makeup and put on a blood-red lipstick. She looked more like her old self. She still has the same elegance and maturity around her. She is the epitome of remarkable elegance and cla.s.s.

She preferred wearing a business suit instead of dresses whenever she went to work. It was easier for her to move around and it made her look more professional.

"Are you ready?" 

s.h.i.+ Enxi turned to Lu Mello who was already in his grey suit. He looked das.h.i.+ng as usual and his regal demeanor was always on point.

"Just in time." She walked towards him and fixed his necktie for him. 

Lu Mello stared at her and smiled. She looked so different from her black hair. It reminded him of the time where they already had a son.

s.h.i.+ Enxi was pregnant and this time, she was carrying his child. Would they have a son too? He really was excited to have a child of their own.

Just like how he picked her yesterday, he dropped her at her workplace with his men.

"I don't need bodyguards." s.h.i.+ Enxi said with a frown on her face.

"You are pregnant. I'm not taking the risk in putting you and our child in danger."

She raised a brow, crossing her arms. "How about our plan?"

If the enemies saw how s.h.i.+ Enxi was tightly guarded, they would have a hard time in trying to get unto her. Aside from that, it would put their guards up and they might back away from her until an opportunity will arise.

"s.h.i.+ Yi can take your place. I already have spoken to him about it, he's willing to do it." 

s.h.i.+ Enxi furrowed her brows upon hearing what Lu Mello said. 

Her brother was going to take her place? No way! She was against the idea! If the enemies were able to corner him just like what they did to Lu Weichun, his life will be put to danger.

As if knowing what s.h.i.+ Enxi was thinking, Lu Mello continued, "Now do you understand the worry I have for you? It is not just you, our child's life will be put in danger."

s.h.i.+ Enxi pursed her lips and clenched her fists tight. The only reason why they weren't trying to capture the suspects was that they wanted to bring out the real mastermind.

"Don't worry, I already have a.s.signed men to observe them. If they try to do something fishy against your brother, we will get them and interrogate them the hard way instead."

She heaved out a sigh. She didn't have a choice but to listen to him instead. She decided not to tell about Ming Ren since Lu Mello might not like the plans she has against her.

She went out of the car and looked at Lu Mello who followed her. "I will only allow one guard to follow me around."

Lu Mello nodded in agreement. He turned towards the group of guards that was inline.

"Hao Qiang." He called.

A man went to approach them. His long hair was tied into a low ponytail and it rested on his shoulder. He has a soft, feminine features that made others usually mistaken him as a woman. Even his body was slim and slender.

s.h.i.+ Enxi leaned and whispered to Lu Mello's ears, "Is he gay?"

Lu Mello faced her with a look saying 'Are you seriously asking me that?'

Can't she see how many he walks? Oh well... He can't really blame him since he had the same thought back then.

"No." Lu Mello replied with a whispering tone. "Although he's not interested in women."

s.h.i.+ Enxi frowned, "Then he's obviously gay."

Hao Qiang cleared his throat to get their attention. He was standing right in front of them and because of his sharp hearing sense, he could clearly hear them.

With a gentle smile, Hao Qiang replied, "I'm As.e.xual."

s.h.i.+ Enxi: "..."

Lu Mello: "See?"

"Anyway, Hao Qiang, I will a.s.sign you to watch over my wife."

Hao Qiang took over Zhao Long Ji, the captain of the Lu -family's trained fighters. He was Zhao Long Ji's disciple and is considered as the best fighter among the Lu family's Pride One.

"I will guard Mrs. Lu with my life so leave it all to me, Master." Hao Qiang smiled, placing a hand on his chest.

"I should get going." s.h.i.+ Enxi didn't have any problem in being accompanied by Hao Qiang, she just wanted to let Lu Mello leave already.

They were getting enough attention from the people nearby.

Lu Mello held her waist and pulled her close, he leaned and captured her lips, kissing her sweetly in front of everyone.

s.h.i.+ Enxi's face went bright red. She didn't mind being kissed by him but if it was before the eyes of many, who wouldn't feel embarra.s.sed?

Lu Mello finally pulled away, a manly grin was plastered on his lips. "I'll pick you up later so wait for me, okay?"

s.h.i.+ Enxi simply gave him a nod before she turned and hurriedly left him there.

"See you later, master." Hao Qiang waved. He turned and followed s.h.i.+ Enxi.

Just like what s.h.i.+ Enxi expected, she was being stared at by every worker she pa.s.sed by.

"Is that Li Xixi?"

"You mean Lu Mello's mistress? How can that be?"

At first, they weren't able to recognize her because of her sudden change in appearance but after having a closer look, they saw the similarities from her previous disguise.

They never saw s.h.i.+ Enxi in person, or even once because of the low profile she has back then. No matter how s.h.i.+ Enxi looked at that moment, the image that others have in mind didn't match her at all.

"She's really Director Li!"

"She looked so different with black hair and without gla.s.ses."

"Isn't she supposed to be s.h.i.+ Enxi?"

"Do you think someone like her could be s.h.i.+ Enxi? Our big boss's sister?"

"Yeah! If she really was our big boss' sister, he wouldn't be putting her here. He will surely give her a bigger position in the main company."

"She's definitely Lu Mello's mistress! No wonder she is able to climb up."

"She must have used Lu Mello's help."

"Fan Xiao Yao is so lucky to have Director Li."

"No wonder Fan Xiao Yao was able to rocket high so fast. From 'n.o.body' to 'Rookie fairy', it must be because of Director Li's underhanded tricks."

"And now she's bringing another man... How shameless!"

Hao Qiang felt uncomfortable with all the whisperings coming from the staff around them.

Who do they think they are? They have no right to belittle Madam!

Hao Qiang couldn't tolerate everyone's disgusting stares. He was about to say something but he heard s.h.i.+ Enxi say with her smooth voice, "Ignore them."

"But Madam...You shouldn't allow them to step on you like this. If you don't speak up, this rumor will crush you."

s.h.i.+ Enxi smiled at him. For some reason, Hao Qiang felt a chill despite her smiling face.

"Do you think I'm the type of person who can be easily stepped on?"