Chapter 25 : Distress Call From S University

Ever since that PDA night, curious people tried to get more information about Mrs. Xing Xiulan.

Beauty, health and fashion media platforms would try to get the latest information about her by putting paparazzis dressed as civilians outside Xiulan's office building. These sneaky paparazzis asked Xiulan's employees about her. Good thing most of their comments are good and positive.

But some giant media team would try to get hold of Xiulan's nutrionist, gym instructor and stylist instead to get the latest and direct information. The three Rongs would gladly and generously share a few information about Mrs. Xing and it's also a way to put their name out there. Hongqi also allowed them to talk time to time but they shouldn't put all the necessary information out there.

"Boss, here are the reports about Wen Wuzhou and his upcoming hacking competition. It looks like he just wanted the best security for his banks. Also regarding those fresh graduates that kept on pestering us, they suddenly stopped contacting. It seems that they are quite busy with this." Secretary Dandan reported to Xiulan and handed an black A4 booklet that contains an immediate order for all the S University alumni.

"From S university? What is it about?" Xiulan seriously asked and eyed the black A4 booklet.

"A distress call. According to their representative's call this morning, there's a terrorist group that managed to infiltrate five rural universities' database and got some sensitive personal data. These bad guys are currently running around using these personal data. There's also a hearsay that they are planning to attack malls and private buildings to create threats and to oppress. S university wanted to get the help of all the alumni to track these terrorists in whatever method. The booklet contains the list of information they currently acquired about the terrorists and some foot notes that can only be read by you, boss." Secretary Dandan explained the issue.

Xiulan listened seriously and carefully. She checked the inside of the booklet and saw a small note hanging out. "vince malum bono" in translation means 'overcome evil with good'. Xiulan slightly put a warm smile when she read that.

Secretary Dandan saw the warm smile in her boss' lips and she wonders what made her boss finally smile. She rarely saw that kind of smile from her ever since that bland nutrionist started coming to serve her lunch.

The warm smile ended quite quickly and Xiulan plastered a very tired smile. She put her attention back to Secretary Dandan. She looks so tired by all the adjustments in her new life. She can't even have a proper smile or even laugh anymore unless she has to read some memes and whatever she saw in the booklet.

"Uhh... Also you have three more meetings this afternoon. One for a general meeting about the new servers and your introduction to the new security system you have developed for the company. After that, meeting with finance department. Then lastly, meeting with some shareholders. Just a heads up, boss. They are expecting that you would try to make the company open to more investors especially the big ones." Secretary Dandan informed and pursed her lips when she talked about the shareholders. It's not like the company is financially suffering, but there are a lot of big companies that wanted to invest but Boss Xiulan doesn't like to be involved with huge companies, especially to her husband's company.

"I understand. Thank you, Dandan. You may go." Xiulan meekly said and stared down at the documents in front of her.

Secretary Dandan slowly left the room and was really worried over her boss. Lately there's this sexy nutrionist who's sending bland food for her boss every lunch time and her boss must leave the office before 7 PM.

Though Boss Xiulan is now wearing prettier clothes. She seems to be frustrated with her new lifestyle. Now add this distress call from her university. Secretary Dandan wanted to help her boss but how can she even help in the first place.

"I think I need to talk to Hongqi. Having a strict schedule stresses me so much. I need to help with this national issue at least." Xiulan tiredly muttered to herself.

Her gym session with Li Rong finished an hour ago and she's now resting in her 'prison' room, waiting for Bai Rong's bland but nutritious dinner.

She went full kill mode in her mini boxing session with Li Rong. The shareholder meeting was so stressful for her. They were all trying to convince her to open the company to big clients and she should use her relationship with Hongqi as PR for the company. It infuriated her so much. Now she's putting all the killing intent in her gym session.

Also add the problem with S University. She thought that when will these pile of problems leave her alone?

She texted Hongqi awhile ago that she wanted to talk. The damn man didn't even reply. If he will not reply or even talk to her, she will just have to rebel. She will go back to her old apartment and work there a few days.

Suddenly, Xiulan heard a mechanical scraping like the door of the master bedroom is being opened.

Xiulan quickly sat up and went to check if it was Hongqi.

Hongqi was still wearing a dark blue Armani suit and his face has the word 'tired' all over it.

Hongqi put his brief case that looks like 007's beside the bed table. Took off his coat and necktie then he sat on the corner of the bed and one by one taking off his shoes and socks.

"Hongqi..." Xiulan silently called.

Hongqi heard an incoherent noise and thought he was just hearing things so he ingored it.

"Hongqi..." Xiulan called out again and drags the 'i' in his name. She really doesn't know if its alright to come inside the master bedroom now and confront him.

Hongqi's teeth clenched when he heard someone call his name in such a ghostly manner. He glanced at the source of the noise when he saw a lady with such unruly hair peeking at the adjacent door.

"Wah!" Hongqi screamed. He was so surprised to see someone there. But eventually he realizes it was his wife Xiulan.

"You! What are you doing there peeking so creepily!?" He lectured and went near Xiulan. He fully open the adjacent door to have a full view of this crazy woman.

Xiulan wanted to laugh. She didn't plan on scaring him but she might have looked like a real creep awhile ago.

"Sorry, I was just trying to call you and ask if it's okay to talk you right now. You were not replying to my messages." Xiulan apologetically said and stared at Hongqi's eyes.

Hongqi did remember that Xiulan sent him a message earlier. He wasn't able to reply back due to the never ending debate in his last meeting for today.

"Sure. What is it about?" Hongqi said as he casually entered Xiulan's room.

The room has white walls and has a minimalist feel to it. Two 32 inch monitors on her desktop, complete with nicely organized wiring and outlets. Her bed was a simple black and white decor and a random big white alpaca stuffed toy near the pillows. Then a small white bookcase and white closet for house clothes. The floor is covered with a tan nylon fiber carpet so it was fine walking there bare-foot.

"It's about the three Rongs." Xiulan started.

Hongqi sat on her bed and tested how soft it was before looking and replying to Xiulan. "What about the three Rongs?"

"Actually just the two Rongs. Bai Rong and Wu Rong." Xiulan corrected.

"And?" Hongqi patiently asked. He doesn't have any idea what Xiulan is trying to tell him. As far as he remembers, all the three Rongs are doing great with their job. He thought that two of them might have offended her that's why she wanted to talk.

"I may need them to stop coming here during the night. Maybe Bai Rong can specifically send or arrange the dinner earlier. Then Wu Rong can just pick the clothes I would wear for the whole week. I'll be very busy this coming days and I think them being here at night to serve makes me really anxious." Xiulan carefully requested and explained. She wanted all her 'me' time to herself.

Hongqi was listening tightly and just kept nodding. "Alright. Your wish is my command." Hongqi nonchalantly said and winked at Xiulan.

Xiulan blinked her eyes multiple times. She didn't expect that Hongqi would agree so easily.

"Is it really okay?" Xiulan asked again. She's knows that Hongqi is quite strict. He might be playful most of the time but sometimes his strictness would flow out during crucial times or when suddenly he's out of character.

"Yes. Of course. It's not a big deal. I understand you very well, my dear. After a whole day of work, you just wanted to be alone." Hongqi warmly smiles at Xiulan and also winked at her again.

At that fleeting moment, Xiulan thought Hongqi was very cool and handsome.

After the talk, Hongqi went back to the masters bedroom to take a bath and change his clothes. Xiulan was left in her room again and she contemplated over S University's distress call.

Xiulan doesn't know where to start. Unlike in her old apartment, she can hack anytime anywhere she wants in that place. But now she's living with Hongqi and in an expensive penthouse, it'll be hard to freely use the internet.

Not 100% sure that Hongqi will be monitoring Xiulan's home activities but still it will reach him that she's visiting very dangerous sites. Using VPN or if she tries to mask her IP in this place will not be helpful as well.

"Tsk." Xiulan pursed her lips. "Should I get a different ISP for myself in this penthouse? But that would be suspicious. Should I use that damn 6 years old portable wifi instead?" Xiulan muttered to herself. That portable wifi needs to be reloaded with cash but it has a turtle bandwidth speed.

"Ugggh!" Xiulan stressfully tried to pull her hair. She doesn't know anymore. Being a hacker and Mrs. Xing is not a good combination at all!

"Ack! I'll just stay in the office longer than ever. I can't let that man know more about me." Xiulan declared and exhaustedly threw her body on her soft bed.

From now on she must be careful with her secret 'hacker' identity. Just like what she said earlier. The word Mrs. Xing and hacker are not a good combination at all! It screams trouble and drama.