Kissed by the Baddest Bidder (Daughters) [COMPLETED]

Soryu-Four

Yui's PoV

A woman's expression brightened and a girl skipped with spring in her step beside her also smiled as they both walk towards Soryu and I.

We're at the airport, when I first actually saw Mei Ling in person, but with a girl looking no more than a freshman as well.

"Mei Ling, welcome to Japan. Um... who's this?" Soryu also seems to find the girl unfamiliar.

"Right. Daddy forgot to tell you. Soryu, this is Li Yan (you can pronounce it like 'Leanne'), my daughter, she's twelve this year."

"Is that so? Simon never mentioned a granddaughter of his." He was suspicious as I thought, even though it's someone he's known for years.

Li Yan giggled, I had her figured out to be a cheery person. Doesn't seem like the future leader of a mob.

"You never introduced who this is?" Mei Ling dragged her attention to me.

"Just a girl I bought off the auction...." His voice sounded distant for a split second before going back to his stern cover, "she can take care of Li Yan's needs."

"Nice to meet you! I'm Li Yan, as you just knew. What's your name?" her grin was very wide, I couldn't even show that expression if I tried. I'll just end up looking creepy if I force myself to laugh.

"I'm... Yui."

"Yui." She repeated, "that's written as 'gentleness' right?"

I'm pretty sure my eyebrow just twitched. That is exactly what it was written for and exactly why I don't like people calling me that. It doesn't suit me at all. I don't deserve it.

"Look, you are going to follow my orders during Mei Ling and her daughter's visit, you hear? Then you might get out of this whole thing alive." Soryu whispered to me as the two female walked in front of us, laughing and chatting. I had that kind of relationship with my mom when I was Li Yan's age, as well....

"...And if something went wrong?" I ask, and probably shouldn't have.

For the first time, a warning smirk floated onto his face, "Relax. Then you won't care anymore. You'd be dead."

"Erm...." I coughed it off. I quickened my pace  so I was side by side with Li Yan. She seems a bit noisy, but also that she has no ulterior motives. Of course I'm not letting my guard down, but at least now I don't need to see her as an enemy.

"Mei Ling! Pleasure to have you back again! You're as beautiful as I clearly remember."

Anybody could've guessed who said that. None other than Baba, who greeted her as soon as we walked in.

"And who might this pretty young lady be?" Li Yan giggled at his words, and said to Mei Ling, "mum? Who is this guy? He's funny."

"Hey, girl. Prepare us some tea." Soryu ordered so I went along to the kitchen to find some cups and leafs.

"Yui?" As soon as I open a cupboard though, Mei Ling stepped in behind me.

"Yes, Mei Ling?" I answer as respectful as I can muster.

"Sorry for being blunt but... are you in any way related to Soryu..? In a relative kind of way?" her question shocked me. I almost dropped the cup that was in my hand. The first thing that came to me was lie, but when I looked her in the eyes, she had just the same look as a mother. Ugh, no!

"Of course not!" I say dramatically trying to sound offended by the very thought.

"Right...! Pardon my rudeness. It's just that you remind me of a certain woman from angles." She gave me a small smile before heading back into the lounge.