The birthday party was filled with well-dressed people. They were all heavyweights from all walks of life. Zhuang Xuan inherited his father's family business. Coupled with his later efforts and the large-scale business cooperation with the Ouyang family, his status in Hong Kong was higher than his father's.
Like a dormant scorpion, Masayoshi Saitou was quietly alone in a corner, his eyes fixed on the large staircase in the middle of the living room. His extremely cold expression had a devilish charm, causing many socialites to covet him. However, he arrogantly rejected all the people who came to talk to him. Compared to Rosa, those ladies were terrifyingly vulgar.
Half the host of the banquet! Ouyang Shaojie slowly walked towards him. In contrast to Saitou Masayoshi's cold demeanor, Ouyang Shaojie displayed a warm, bright, and kind attitude.
"Hello, Mr. Saitou." Ouyang Shaojie raised his wine glass and politely toasted him.
Saitou Zhenyi replied, but his eyes were defensive. Since Ouyang Shaoling was Rosa, with his jealous personality, he naturally held a certain degree of hostility towards the handsome Ouyang Shaojie.
Facing his unfriendliness, Ouyang Shaojie was still graceful.
"I plan to propose marriage to your mother in public today.”He didn't intend to wait for Ouyang Shaojie to agree.
" You promised to give me time, but it's too sudden today. You haven't even officially dated Lingling yet…"
"It's Rosa!" " I promised to give you time, but there's a time limit. My ship will arrive in Hong Kong soon. I'll take Rosa away then."”
"This is too rushed! My mother won't agree."
"I don't need anyone's consent. I hope you understand that I just want to take back what belongs to me.”
"Saito-san!"
Just as Ouyang Shaojie was about to say something, thunderous applause rang out. Zhuang Xuan stood on the big staircase in the middle of the living room. On his left was his sister! The dignified and noble Mrs. Ouyang, and on his right was his niece! The graceful and elegant Rosa was the Ouyang Shaoling that outsiders thought of.
Masayoshi Saitou's eyes lit up as he looked at her affectionately.
She was wearing a black low-cut gown, and the only decoration on her body was a jade hairpin inserted into her hair bun. The transparent and clean color was like the moonlight that passed through the dark clouds, appropriately setting off her elegance and coldness. She stood on the stairs and stole everyone's attention with an unreachable posture.
"She's Rosa, my woman!" Masayoshi Saitou looked at her gently, but his tone was firm.
Ouyang Shaojie didn't refute.
As the music played, Saitou Masayoshi confidently walked forward to welcome Rosa who was walking down the stairs.
"Saito-san?" Madam Ouyang looked cautious.
"Ah, it's Mr. Saitou. Thank you for coming.”Zhuang Xuan nodded politely at him.
"May I have the honor to dance with Miss Ouyang?”
Although he was inviting Rosa to dance, his gaze was directed at Mrs. Ouyang.
"Of course, Lingling." Zhuang Xuan agreed readily.
Masayoshi Saitou stepped forward and grabbed her waist tightly, as if he was declaring his sovereignty. He forcefully took her away from Mrs. Ouyang.
"Little brother!" Mrs. Ouyang stomped her foot in anger." How did you get it so quickly?!" Can't you see that Lingling seems to be a little afraid of him?”
"This…really? I think they're quite compatible."
Mrs. Ouyang frowned." Let me make it clear to you first. Saitou Masayoshi is a mysterious, cold, and sinister person. I don't approve of him wooing Lingling, so don't try to mess with me."”After saying that, she angrily flung her skirt and walked down the stairs towards the group of noble ladies.
Masayoshi Saitou hugged Rosa and danced under everyone's envious and jealous gazes.
Faced with his overbearing aura, Rosa uneasily rejected him. Saitou Masayoshi tightened his grip so that her chest was almost pressed against his.
"Why did you leave without saying goodbye that day?" He questioned her in a low voice.
"I don't need to tell you where I'm going, Mr. Saitou.”
"Rosa!" He suddenly raised his voice." Don't call me that."”
"I told you I'm not Rosa!"
She looked up and stared at him angrily. She needed to resist to get rid of the fear in her heart.
Saitou Zhenyi smiled. It was hard to tell whether he was happy or angry." You've gained a lot of courage after living outside for five years."”
"What are you trying to say, Saito-san?”
He looked down at her in an extremely oppressive manner." Don't pretend that you don't know me. Don't tell me that you don't know anything. Rosa, you're the woman I've treasured for six years…" His index finger slowly slid across her perfect chin until it reached the curve of her chest and then stopped. "Every inch of your skin belongs to me.”
The skin he touched became sensitive and hot. She was afraid of this familiar touch and everything that was about to be evoked.
"What nonsense are you talking about?" Although her breathing wasn't steady, she tried her best to remain calm.
"Do you want me to make it clearer?" Anger flashed across his eyes." You should know my personality. I can take you away at any time. You better believe that I have the ability."”
These words struck Rosa's heart, and the blood on her lips turned white as if it had suddenly been drained. His threat was not fake. The way he looked at her and the tone of his voice made it seem as if she was his captive. Why did the fear in her heart involuntarily rise when she faced him?
She couldn't stay by his side any longer. That terrifying aura made her unable to breathe.
"Sorry, I want to go back to my room to rest.”
"No!" He hugged her tightly, ignoring her pale face, determined to force her to face reality." Rosa, you've been with me since you were fifteen. I've been by your side for the past six years, and I've done everything I could to protect you. And you, how dare you ignore all of this and leave me!”
"Don't say anymore!" Rosa wanted to retreat, but her body was restrained by Saitou Masayoshi.
"I will definitely let you return to my side. I will not let go of those who betrayed me.”
"No!" She shook her head in horror and muttered subconsciously,"I don't want to…I will never go back.”She struggled to break free from his arms and ran upstairs in horror.
"You're not allowed to leave!" He grabbed her arm.
His high-pitched voice caused everyone present to quiet down and look at them curiously.
"Let me go! Uncle! Mommy!"
She screamed. Madam Ouyang and Zhuang Xuan immediately came to her side when they heard her.
"What happened?" They said in unison.
Masayoshi Saitou let go of her hand and said to them slowly and steadily,""I want to marry her."
Mrs. Ouyang raised her eyebrows unhappily. What did he mean by " I want to marry her "? It should be " I sincerely beg you to marry your daughter to me." His tone was so domineering that it was unbearable!
"I don't want to!" Rosa hid behind her mother in fear.
Mrs. Ouyang looked at Rosa behind her, then at the imposing Saitou Masayoshi in front of her. She further hid her behind her to protect her.
"You heard it. My daughter won't marry you.”Her voice was sonorous and powerful.
Masayoshi Saitou sneered and said,""She must marry me."
"Oh?" Madam Ouyang raised her eyebrows and looked at Zhuang Xuan with a faint smile." If the Ouyang family says no, who can force us to agree?"”
"Mr. Saitou, you heard it. Our Ouyang family doesn't want it!”
Zhuang Xuan put away his usual friendly personality. His eyes turned sharp and his tone was firm.
"I don't need your permission.”Saitou Masayoshi looked at them coldly." Because she is me…"
"I agreed." Ouyang Shaojie immediately interrupted Saitou Zhenyi and walked towards them.
Masayoshi Saitou's lips curled up in satisfaction. He looked at Madam Ouyang and Zhuang Xuan's expressions, which changed drastically. They were in disbelief.
"I agreed." He emphasized again," Lingling must marry him.”
The crowd was in an uproar. Some were whispering, but most of them were watching a good show.
Madam Ouyang's expression turned serious." You've grown up. It's your turn to make decisions in the Ouyang family, huh?”Her raised tone showed her extreme displeasure.
" Mom…" He was speechless.
"Humph!" She snorted coldly and left the venue with Rosa.
On the sofa in the living room, Ouyang Shaojie slowly told the whole truth under everyone's gaze. As he spoke, he had been paying attention to his mother's emotions and constantly looking for the right words. On the one hand, he had to pay attention to Rosa's reaction. The strange thing was that both of them were very calm, so calm that when he finished speaking, they immediately fell into a strange silence.
"Mom." Ouyang Shaojie called out timidly and broke the silence himself.
"Good, you did well." Madam Ouyang finally opened her mouth, but her tone was full of sarcasm.
"Mom." "I know you love Ling Ling, but Mr. Saitou loves her too!" Ouyang Shaojie begged.”
"You mean to say that returning Lingling to him was the right thing to do, right?”She asked calmly, but her tone was very dignified." Let me ask you, how do you know that Lingling is indeed his woman? Did he produce any evidence, or did Lingling admit it herself?”
" This…" He was speechless. He had not thought so much.
"You can't produce any evidence, can you? I can tell you honestly that I already knew that the current Lingling was not the original Lingling, but since I recognized her as my daughter back then, she will always be my daughter!”
When Rosa heard this, her throat tightened, and tears fell.
"Lingling, don't cry." Madam Ouyang hugged her daughter who was sitting beside her and said decisively,"Unless you are willing, no one can force you!”
"Mom." Ouyang Shaojie said very tactfully," I hope that this matter can have a satisfactory outcome. Lingling is still your daughter, forever." But we have to give Saito-san an explanation. He suffered for five years.”
"What do you mean by a satisfactory result? You think you're perfect, but have you asked Lingling for her opinion? Even if she had regained her memory, she might not be willing to return to Masayoshi Saitou's side. Did you consider her feelings when you treated her as a commodity and traded with Masayoshi Saitou in private? She was a human, not a commodity! Besides, you know why she jumped into the sea back then. Do you have the heart to send her back?”
Mrs. Ouyang's aggressive words made Ouyang Shaojie almost unable to resist. He couldn't argue with her, it would only add fuel to the fire, so he could only say it very tactfully,
"I feel that it's not appropriate to say more about the matter between Saitou-san and Lingling because we weren't there at the time.”
"That's good! After all, the truth could not be just a one-sided story. When Lingling regained her memory, she would decide whether she wanted to go back with him or not. Before she regained her memory, no one was allowed to force her!”
"But!"
"Where did you get so many buts?”The impatient and belligerent Mrs. Ouyang could not stand this kind of uncertain situation the most." I'm still the master of this family.”
Ouyang Shaojie was no match for his mother's stubbornness. He could only look at his uncle Zhuang Xuan pleadingly. After all, he had also participated in the incident where Rosa was mistaken for Ouyang Shaoling.
However, no matter how fierce the battle between the mother and son was, Zhuang Xuan had a way to remain calm before the sky collapsed.
"Say something, little brother." Mrs. Ouyang also couldn't stand the way he watched the tigers fight from afar." You have to judge for me. Is Shaojie doing the right thing? Giving his sister to someone else for no reason, tell me, is this reasonable?”
"Please, what do you mean by 'for no reason'? She's his wife!" Ouyang Shaojie argued unjustly.
"Wife?" Mrs. Ouyang questioned sharply," Do you believe him just because he said so? If any Tom, Dick, or Harry were to claim that you were his son today, would you admit it too?”
Ouyang Shaojie almost couldn't stand it, but he couldn't help but explain to his mother,"
"Mom, what are you talking about?”
"Little brother." She turned her head and realized that Zhuang Xuan did not intend to pay any attention to them. He was playing with his ancient jade. Madam Ouyang snatched it away." I said, is the ancient jade more important or is Lingling more important?”
"Be careful!" Zhuang Xuan looked at the jade in Madam Ouyang's hand with trepidation." That's a treasure from the Han Dynasty!”
"What is this compared to my precious daughter?”Madam Ouyang pointed the jade at Zhuang Xuan." I'm warning you solemnly. You're not allowed to help Shaojie. If you say another word, I'll throw a piece of jade at you. Let's see how many good things you have for me to throw."”
"Sis, you…you…"
"How is it?" Madam Ouyang took the initiative and said confidently," Don't tell me you agree to return Lingling to Saitou Masayoshi? Are you on the same side as Shaojie?"
"No, I mean, can you not be so impulsive?”Now, his sister was pointing her finger at him." Everyone knows that you love Lingling very much, but you have to consider other people's feelings sometimes. Saito-san has been looking for her very hard too..."
Zhuang Xuan paused for a moment and carefully observed the change in his sister's expression. Her volcanic temper would erupt immediately, so he had to be very careful with his words. If he was not careful, his little nest would be torn apart by her.
"Continue!" Madam Ouyang urged impatiently.
" I mean, there's always room for discussion. Let's discuss with Saito-san first and figure out a way to not hurt each other. Then, we'll slowly let Lingling get to know him. After that, we'll figure out how to help Lingling recover her memory as soon as possible. Then..."
"Stop!" Madam Ouyang couldn't take it anymore." Alright, you finally got to the point. The point is that before Lingling recovers her memory, no one is allowed to force her!”
" No, I mean we have to appease Saito-san first…"
"Pacify, right? Then you two go. Lingling and I will go back to Canada first. We will go back this week!”
" This..." The two of them looked at each other. After all, she was still stubborn!
"Don't say anymore." Rosa, who had been silent, finally spoke. She looked at Mrs. Ouyang, then at Ouyang Shaojie and Zhuang Xuan. Her heart was filled with bitterness." Since it's my problem, let me solve it myself!" You don't have to worry about me anymore." With tears in her eyes, she turned around and walked upstairs.
She heard Mrs. Ouyang's absolute order from behind her!
"I'm warning you, this matter ends here. Don't mention it again!”
Early in the morning, when the dark sky began to be replaced by gray, a slender figure flashed out of Zhuang Xuan's villa and walked quickly on the foggy road.
She decided to run away! This was Rosa's decision after thinking about it all night. Since she was not Ouyang Shaoling, there was no reason for her to continue staying in the Ouyang family, but she did not want to return to Saitou Masayoshi's side. She did not know what kind of feelings she had for Saitou Masayoshi before she lost her memory, but at least for now, she did not want to be with him. In order not to make things difficult for the Ouyang family and for herself, leaving was the best way.
After crossing a few streets, she would reach the bus stop. She wanted to go to the remote countryside. In the city, she could be found by the Ouyang family or Saitou Masayoshi at any time.
She didn't bring any luggage and only had a small amount of money. She had to start over.
Rosa, who was standing at the bus stop, felt extremely lost and helpless.
"Rosa!"
Masayoshi Saitou's ghostly voice sounded coldly from behind her. Rosa turned around and saw him standing behind her with a cold expression.
She sucked in a breath of cold air and turned to leave in shock, but he easily stopped her.
"Don't even think about escaping!"
Masayoshi Saitou angrily pulled her towards his car.
He was furious! He had already expected her to escape again, so he stayed at Zhuang Xuan's house all night. In the morning, he saw her walking out of Zhuang Xuan's house.
He hoped that she would walk in the direction of his house, but she did not. Anger and disappointment hit her as she turned in different directions. Before she could get on the bus, he appeared angrily behind her.
"I don't want to go back with you!" She pushed the car door open, only to find that he had already locked it.
"You are not allowed to leave me." He turned the steering wheel and sped toward the port. The Scorpio had arrived in the morning.
She looked fearfully at Saitou's angry side profile and the port where she could gradually see the ships. Before long, the luxurious Scorpio Star appeared before her like a castle.
"That's the home we've lived in for six years.”Masayoshi Saitou said with a clear sense of relief in his tone.
Home... While Rosa was still awed by the magnificence of the Scorpio Star, the car had already stopped. Masayoshi Saitou got out of the car and opened the door for her.
"Let's go!"
She saw several uniformed people lined up on the boat, as if to welcome their master home.
She was almost forced onto the boat. Saitou Masayoshi led her through the bending crowd. It felt like the return of the king and queen. She looked up and saw the shining words in the morning light! Scorpio suddenly felt that it was about to step into a luxurious cage.
The heavy door with dark wood grain was pushed open, and a brand new atmosphere rushed in. The spacious room was elegantly designed in European style, with pink blue and white as the main theme. The gorgeous sunlight shone through a row of large glass windows on the floor, shining softly.
With a click, the door was heavily locked. Rosa turned around reflexively and realized that it was a door that required a password to open.
"Don't be silly." Masayoshi Saitou walked to the bed and began to take off his clothes.
"You have no right to lock me here?”she protested.
"Power?" He smirked sarcastically." You don't need power to be my woman. You just need to fulfill your obligations.”
His eyes, which could see through anything, flashed with a strange light.
She knew very well what that meant.
Masayoshi Saitou took off his clothes in front of her, revealing his muscular body.
" You..." Rosa's face was flushed red. She did not dare to look at the muscles exposed to the sun.
He laughed mockingly." Don't be nervous. It's not time to fulfill your obligations yet.”
Finally, he returned to the Star Scorpio with Rosa. He was obviously relaxed, and his body was no longer tense. He was naked and moved gracefully in front of her.
She saw him pass through an arched passage without a door on the right. It seemed to be a dressing room. He took out a bathrobe, but it was only hanging on his hand. Then he turned to the left. Then she heard the sound of the curtain being lifted, and then the sound of water. She pressed herself against the wall, not daring to relax.
"Come and bathe with me." He ordered from the bathroom.
She didn't follow his order to move immediately.
"Are you going to stand there forever? This is the place where you used to live for six years. Aren't you going to look around and see if you can wake up your memories?”
These words had indeed moved her. After living in the Ouyang family for five years, Madam Ouyang's brave personality was more or less infected. She took a deep breath and stepped forward firmly.
The beige European-style sofa set with golden embroidery was the first thing that caught her interest, especially the extremely comfortable recliner. She caressed it, and the soft texture and noble color made her smile.
"You picked that sofa from a magazine. You liked it very much when you saw it.”
Rosa turned around and found that Saitou Masayoshi was still in the other room. How did he know that she was admiring the sofa?
"Everything in the room is according to your preferences. Rosa, as long as you like it, I'm willing to do anything for you.”
Although his tone was still as despotic as ever, one could hear the deep affection hidden in it.
She retracted her hand and walked to another room.
Other than the main door, the rooms here had no doors. Instead, they were separated by simple and elegant walls. She liked the feeling of being able to move around freely.
There was no wardrobe in the dressing room. The high and low clothes racks were of a unique design and were filled with various clothes that seemed to suit her figure very well.
She walked to another room. There were all kinds of books on the ancient bookshelf. On one of the walls, there was a portrait of herself.
In the painting, she was lying sideways on the recliner, one hand supporting her cheek, the other casually placed at her waist. She looked lazy, the corners of her mouth curled up mysteriously, her long hair hanging softly in front of her chest, and her quiet face was filled with a faint happiness.
She was shocked by her own portrait. Did she think that she was living happily on this ship at that time?
Then, why did she run away from Saitou Masayoshi without caring about anything?
It seemed that familiar and strange things suddenly flooded into her mind. The blank space in her memory seemed to be awakening, but it was weak. Finally, she had no choice but to walk to the room where Saitou Masayoshi was bathing. She was willing to face it because she could no longer stand the feeling of deja vu and confusion.
The curtain that hung from the ceiling to the floor was the only thing that could be called a door. The bathroom was designed in a Moslem style, and it was filled with the mysterious and romantic atmosphere unique to the Middle East.
"Come here!" He ordered as he placed his hands outside the circular bathtub. This posture made him look even more like an emperor.
"Tell me everything about me." Rosa requested tactfully.
He didn't say a word. He only looked deeply at Rosa with his dark eyes. Those uncompromising and threatening eyes were cold with fanaticism, and fanaticism with condemnation.
" You're the woman I love deeply, yet you betrayed me..." Saitou Shingi scooped up some water and splashed it on his face and hair. He was exhausted after waiting for her all night. He leaned his head against the wooden board behind him and stared blankly at the ceiling.
"Regardless of my deep feelings, you left me resolutely.”
Hearing this, her heart clenched and her throat tightened. Perhaps it was because of the morning light shining on his face, she suddenly felt that his face had softened. When he said those words, he became very hurt again. Did she really let him down?
If it was, she was willing to pay it back.
She lifted her feet and slid into the bathtub. The round bathtub was like a small swimming pool. She walked to his side.
He raised his head, his eyes flashing with shock. He thought that he had to be rough to make her willing to come close to him. Now, she was like a cat asking for his favor. Although her eyes were still cautious, her posture was gentle.#
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