Chapter 40: Blooming

It was still four in the afternoon when the employees under Yanmei's care were taken aback to the sight of their CEO visit their humbled floor. Rarely does he lose his way, but since his girlfriend was their direct superior, it should no longer come as a shock to them. Still, his presence awed them in a not so likely way.

"Good evening, Mr. Yeong," echoed Yanmei's staff, but they received no reply.

Anton walked past them merely giving a hand gesture, suggesting he heard their greetings. His face remained expressionless as he walked towards Yanmei's office.

Yanmei, who was engrossed with her work, did not notice his arrival until he opened her office door. With a puzzled look on her face, she asked, "Yeong, anything you want?"

His cold aura became apparent. He immediately squinted at her and reminded, "our date."

Yanmei checked on the time and saw it was still four in the afternoon. She said, "It's still too early. Don't you think so?"

"We'll, we still need to dress for the part. I had Junsu leak to the media about our supposed date - "

"what? Why?" Interrupted Yanmei as her eyes grew wide in surprise.

"Baek Hei-ran, remember? I need her off my back. She has been calling me from time to time. I had to block her number. After that, she used her brother's phone to call me. Tonight's dinner will end the bothering of the Baek's pursuit for a marriage alliance," Anton said firmly as he took the seat in front of Yanmei's table.

"Or! You could just call them and let them know you have a girlfriend?!" Yanmei beamed after giving the suggestion, but her smile faded after Anton's eyes once again narrowed at her, revealing his disappointment.

She let out a heavy sigh and gave up. "Fine. Let's go."

Anton got up and opened the door for her. They walked side by side as they head for the elevator.

They may not look romantic, or sweet, but Yanmei was the first woman the employees saw their CEO walk with. Moreover, they had earlier seen them have lunch together at the cafeteria. The staff honestly believed that Yanmei was a miracle.

Minsuh, Anton's driver pulled up in front of the office building as they walked out from the lobby. After getting on the car, Yanmei asked, "Where exactly are we going?"

"First, to mother's stylist. She insisted that we go there before our dinner," said Anton without looking at her. He brought his laptop with him and made use of his time while on the road.

It was because Anton was busy with work that Yanmei merely played with her phone for the entire twenty-minute ride.

Upon their arrival at a private boutique, they were met with Yeong's Soon's stylist who quickly studied Yanmei.

"Hello, my name is Seo-jun. I am Mrs. Yeong's stylist. It's nice to finally meet the future daughter-in-law," said the stylist with a wide grin on his face.

Yanmei nearly choked at being called the future daughter-in-law, but she had to stick by her agreement with Anton. Thus, she smiled back and said, "Yep. Unfortunately! The one and only."

Anton's eyes glared at her, but she dismissed him completely.

Seo-jun laughed after realizing that Yanmei was not scared one bit of Anton. She did not even blush to be called the future wife of the man. "My, my," he said. "You are certainly different!"

He walked in a circle, checking Yanmei's hair, her figure and down to her shoes and he added, "You know your brand but you're not revealing enough of your gifts! That is such a shame!"

Yanmei looked down at her trousers and back up to her long-sleeved blouse. She had to admit; she covered herself well. However, he was discounting the fact that it was nearly winter in Korea. Plus, she just came from the office.

Turning to Anton, he said, "Anton, my assistant will take you to your suit while I will beautify your girlfriend."

Yanmei was hastily pulled over to a secret room where a make-up artist and a set of clothes were prepared for her to put-on, all were in different shades of purple.

She tried several dresses and she liked most of them but both Yanmei and Seo-jun agreed that she looked the most beautiful in a laced sexy boat-neck, off shoulder fitted dress, embroidered with purple Swarovski stones. It featured well her slender neck and shoulders, showing just a bit of chest. The dress had sleeves up to the elbows, and the lace slowly faded by the hips.

The dress hugged her body perfectly, revealing her slim waist and the beautiful curves of her breast and hips. Just five inches above the knee, although it did not show more of her legs, one could tell, Yanmei had beautiful long legs.

Seo-jun was so amazed that he excitedly had Yanmei's make up done, eager to see the final outcome.

When they were through, Yanmei stood up to look herself in the mirror. She could not believe how she looked significantly beautiful. She felt herself glowing. "Wow! Is this really me?"

Yanmei's hair was mostly turned to one side, showing off her long neck. She had light make-up on, but to her, what really stood out was the beautiful cocktail dress.

Turning to Seo-jun, her eyes glistened when she said, "You are amazing! You do miracles!"

Completely perplexed, he said, "What? I did not do much. I just put on light make-up on you and a dress. You - You are blooming, my dear! Beauty is radiating within you. That's what happens when you are in love!"

Yanmei did not know why or how, but she felt herself blushing. She gulped at the idea of being in love. 'In-love with who?'