Fated Love

Chapter 1: Chance Encounter

"There you are!" 

Fengjiu snapped her head towards the voice. A playful smile curved on her lips as she recognized that voice. 

"Gu Gu!" She called her back and beamingly wave. She sprinted towards her aunt, not minding the people in front of her. It's been two weeks since she last saw her from her trip to Hong Kong. 

Her aunt Bai Qian practically raised her as her parents were always overseeing their businesses in different parts of the world leaving her to the care of her aunt. In her heart, she treats Bai Qian as her second mother, the sister she never had, and her confidante. 

Bai Qian is the youngest daughter among the five siblings of Chairman Bai Yi, the Chairman Emeritus of the Qing Qiu Group-- renowned businesses in Real Estates and Finances across China and the world. Five years ago, she was chosen by her father as his successor in managing their chain of companies, once he decided to step down. It was unusual for her father to entrust their family's legacy to her, but she didn't question it. Not only that, Bai Qian rose to fame when various magazines and the fashion industry hailed her as the most beautiful woman in the country. Her beauty was always compared to the western countries as well and would grace the covers of elite magazines in the world. Not that she needed a warranted attention. She'd gladly trade everything for peace and privacy. She knew better that such is not the case. But now, the crown will be passed down to Bai Fengjiu. 

Three years ago, just as Fengjiu arrived from Italy, Bai Qian have vanished, only to return a few months later and announced her engagement to the heir of Jiutian Group-- renowned business finance company in the world, Mo Ye Hua. But the controversy didn't die down when the engagement was suddenly called off, and a few months later, Bai Qian gave birth to a son. The story of Bai Qian and Ye Hua gained too much attention and had both of their families' businesses were affected. There were rumors that Bai Qian and Ye Hua settled to an amicable deal regarding their son. There was also the talk that both of them were in-love and let the bygones be bygones and start a new life. Whatever is true, Jiutian Group announced that Bai Qian and Ye Hua's marriage will soon be held. Bai Qian also issued a statement of stepping down as the heiress of Qing Qiu Group, passing it to the youngest lady of the Bai's, Bai Fengjiu. 

"Gu Gu." Fengjiu hugged her aunt as soon as she reached her. She was happy to see her aunt again. 

"Fengjiu," Her aunt tried to get her attention. "Why did it took you so long to come back? You said, you'll only be gone for a week, but it seems that you've extended your stay for another week." 

Fengjiu stayed hugging her aunt and took a deep breath. "Hmm... The place was pretty. I wanted to explore a little." 

"Fengjiu." Her aunt's voice was laced with a warning. Clearly, from the tone of her voice, her aunt wasn't convinced by her answer. 

And before her aunt could say anything, she released her from her hug and held both her hands and pressed it, assuring her that everything's alright. She flashed a beaming smile before she removed her sunglasses and winked. 

"I'm starving. By the way, where's the little riceball?" She referred to her nephew, A-Li. 

"He's in the car, waiting for his favourite cousin." Bai Qian replied as they started to walk. 

"But I'm his only cousin." Fengjiu pulled her luggage and walked away from the airport. 

"Keep your glasses. We don't want any attention." Her aunt pulled down her cap as she wore her glasses back. 

"So, everything's ready for your wedding?" Fengjiu asked. 

"The only thing you should be worried is when you take over on the company. Before the year ends, Father will leave the Qing Qiu to your hands."