CHAPTER 1.5 : IT'S ALL IN THE PAST

Xiu Ying wore her jacket and exited her office, she walked down the hall heading straight to the conference room where all the Board members were seated. All the employees of lower rank and other ranks watched Xiu Ying pass by they knew where she was heading, and they all chattered and murmured about Xiu Ying and her desperate attitude towards finding the killer of her father.

*KNOCKING ON GLASS*

*DOOR OPENING / CLOSING*

Xiu Ying looked across the room and sighted her boss, she took a deep bow.

" Oh! Now, she shows us some respect" a woman sitting next to Mr Zhao said as she smirked slightly.

" Ms. Zhang, please take a seat" Mr Zhao said as he gave Xiu Ying a warm welcoming smile, Xiu Ying quickly sat at one end of the table directly facing her boss.

*Silence*

The room was left silent....." Ms. Zhang I'm sure you are wondering why we summoned you here".

A man who sat at the other end spoke, and his voice alone filled the whole room with chills. He glared at Xiu Ying for a while.

"..... Actually I'm not..... I'm sure you want to give me a raise of something like that.... Isn't that right Mr Ito?" she said shrugging. " You are a great agent.... A wonderful partner and trainee..... The best our company has ever seen since .....you know.... Mr Zhang" One of the Board members said with a low tone.

"....."

" What is this? Rejection? No.... it's not possible..... Are they firing me?". Xiu Ying thought to herself, she frowned heavily after hearing this..... It triggered something in Xiu Ying she didn't know what it was but she hates it.

" You have won a lot of awards..... Your record as a soldier is one of a kind" Mr Ito said as he flipped through her profile..... he continues" You have caught a lot of criminals and brought pride to our secret organization, you carry out mission accordingly and just the way it should..... The nation as a whole as recognized you as a good soldier and the company has as well but..... You have one passion and one drive only ...... Your father's death"

Xiu Ying froze after hearing this...... "What is this? Why would they suddenly be mentioning his name now?" she thought to herself. She clasped her fingers tightly beneath the table as she stared at the table.

" We will love to think that you did this for the good of our country not -

" What are you all saying? Huh?.... What my father's death isn't enough reason for me to become a spy or a soldier?......" she said cutting off one of the officials. The room was left silent for some time until Mr Zhao spoke" Xiu Ying! You are here to listen..... Your continuous taste for revenge will put us in big trouble..... Your father's case was closed due to lack of evidence and a testimony of a little girl of four years couldn't be enough reason to keep the investigation going...."

* HAND BANGS ON TABLE*

"Bullshit!" she shouted as she angrily stood up to leave ......" Your taste for revenge is making me reconsider whether you deserved all that glory, medals, awards, post and promotions...... I'm sorry to inform you but as of today ..... You cease to be an agent here in SOC"

" What? Did I hear you correctly? "

FOUR WEEKS LATER

Toronto, Canada

WELL - BORN VILLA

*Smooth Jazz playing*

" Mr. Xue Ying!"

A man who was in his late 40's walked towards a young man who was dressed in a silvery gray suit, it was custom-made especially for him. He was very tall and elegant, and his looks aren't breathtaking, he had a scary look more like a tyrant. He's black eyes and silver hair were the most notable features, he's slim body structure gave off a weak vibe from the young man.

" You didn't have to come all the way here to greet me" the young man said as he looked down at the old man. "No, no way.... You came all the way here to see me I'm truly honored". The young man responded with a chuckle," This way, sir" the man directed towards his reserved room.

TOP FLOOR

[ Reserved Room 27 ]

*Wine pouring in glass*

"So what brings you to Toronto?" the man asked with a sign of happiness and joy in his voice. " I'm sorry if I intruded your vacation..... it's all about work for me, I hope you are enjoying your vacation Congressman Ono" he said smiling at him. " Mr. Xue Ying, you flatter me" the Congressman said while taking his seat.

- Mr. Xue Ying

32 years old

Occupation : Business

*Plates clattering*

*Silence, Silence*

" Why is he being so quiet? What is the main reason he came all the way from China to America?" the man thought to himself. "How is your vacation going Congressman? Are you enjoying yourself?" Mr Xue Ying voice broke the silence

" Yes, yes sir of course I am" he answered nervously as he drank his whole glass of water......" So you got your share, huh?" Xue Ying said as he angrily banged his fork on the table.... he stared at Mr. Ono before he stood up. In fear Mr. Ono dropped his table knife and froze. " Our shipment was totally successful.... I got my share, so did you and the rest of your people but yet...."

He stood before Congressman Ono and picked up the table knife...." All these Japanese officials are all the same .... don't you think so, Congressman Ono?".

" Mr.... Mr... Mr. Xue Ying, I know what you are thinking... But it's not what it seems I swear to you" He stammered as he tried to explain himself..... "Failure doesn't lead to success, and it's success I need to make money and pay you..... If you can do this little task for me, then it will be your head" he said as he gave off a cold gaze. Xue Ying admired the knife and took Congressman Ono hand, he smirked and said" Maybe this will teach you not to mess with my business.... Let's be clear on this, get me the Governor of Korea and your share will increase".

*HAND BANGS ON TABLE*

Congressman Ono let out a loud shout and struggled as Xue Ying started cutting off his smallest finger. Xue Ying bodyguards outside increased the volume of the music player, no one apart from Mr Ono and Xue Ying could hear his scream.

After he was done , he placed the cut off finger on his plate and said " Fix your fuck up...or I will fuck you up" he whispered that last part into his ear. " Yes! Yes , boss I will " Congressman Ono said crying heavily and holding he's bleeding hand.... He took a deep bow as Xue Ying left the room.

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