Xiao Zhan's POV:

"Hey Zhan" I look up from my laptop to find the ever charming Jun knocking at my office door "where do we set up our base?"

Ah yes, I forgot that it's today that they were shifting their base here. Leaving my office, I nod and they all follow me onto the second floor of my penthouse. "I hardly ever come to this floor so you can enjoy all the privacy you need."

We reach a door at end of the passageway. Opening them, I step aside and grin when they gasp. The room opens to the biggest view of the ocean one can ever find at a high raised building.

"This is beautiful" Sean's eyes take in the wonder before him and I smile. Walking closer towards the floor to ceiling window, I turn around and welcome them to use this room as their base.

"Wait! Why aren't you using this beauty as your office?" Drew enquires and I shrug "When I had to decide on a place of residence, the relator showed me this room and the one below, which I use now as my office. I was mesmerized by both their views. One is calm the other is light. I on the other hand am more of a nocturnal creature like an owl and at night my office appeals to me more because of the twinkling citylights. The ocean is dark at night and thus I couldn't be here. No one uses this part of the house anyways. You guys are free to roam around and treat this place as yours except" I look into each of their eyes to make my point "my office. That's off limits."

It does not go unnoticed by me that BoBo is avoiding any kind of eye contact with me.

Oh well.

"Zhan?" Sean calls out.

"Hm?"

"When we checked this place out to fix the CCTV cameras, we counted you have 8 bedrooms, theatre, game room, gym, music room and your office. Ofcourse we have the living room, dinning room and kitchen" he walks a bit closer to me "don't mind me asking but why does one single person need such opulence?"

I smile at his question. It wasn't odd but I indulge him nonetheless. "Are you always comfortable with your teammates being around you all the time?"

"Yes, ofcourse. Why won't I be comfortable with them?" his answer makes me chuckle and I nod "Precisely. You're used to them being around you and thus you're comfortable" I wave my arms around "I am used to living a life of a loner. Why won't I be comfortable with a place that gives me utmost solitude? I bought this place with only one intention and that is to be away from people. This house right here gave me what I needed. The best part of this place is even the house below is empty and thus I have always been amidst peace."

"What? Why is the house below empty?" Adrian enquires and I blink. Didn't they know?

My eyes seek JC who shrugs and I look at Adrian "Cause I own the penthouse below too" at my answer they gasp and Jun points a finger at me "Wait a minute! You not only own this house but the house below too? You mean a house which is exactly like this? Same amount of rooms and floor plan?"

I nod again.

"Who reside in that house?" Drew enquires and I shake my head "No one. It's been locked since the day I bought it."

"Wow" Sean walks a bit closer to me "when did you buy these two houses?"

I ponder and then answer "Probably when I turned 18 and decided to live on my own" it wasn't a big deal for me. I used to anyways often backpack to the woodlands where my parents owned a cabin. It was my solace and an escape from human touch.

"What the -" Sean is cut off by Jun "So your parents never owned this house?"

I wish.

"No, they didn't" walking around to inspect if they could experience any discomfort here, I continue "Have you heard of the Red Cloud Mansion?"

"Yeah, it is a home care for the young and old" Sean answers and I nod knocking the walls. They're sturdy.

"That was my childhood home originally. After their lifespan I could not bear to live in that house and when uncle Jiang asked me what I wanted to do, my very first thought was to convert it into a home care where people who need help can get the right amount of care. I knew my parents would want that too and thus Red Cloud Mansion came into existence."

I turn to find them all gaping at me.

"If you want any furnishings let JC know. He takes care of everything here. If you don't wish to disturb him then you can fix anything you want in here" I pause "just make sure you don't disturb me at night."

As I was about to walk away, Adrian enquires "If the house below is empty, do you think we can move in there?"

I turn to face him and shrug again "Why not? It's anyways empty. The houses in this building are owned by people who take their privacy at their main contention. Don't disturb anyone and you can be peaceful here. Oh, but the house is not furnished. JC did not find time to get the house done. It's just plain."

"Zhan, has JC furnished everything in this house too?" Adrian enquires and something in his eyes depicts sadness but I don't precipitate the matter.

"Yeah. Except my office every part of this house is furnished according to JC's taste and liking" I look at JC who averts his eyes away from mine and I scrunch my eyebrows. What?

"What's your liking?" and for the very first time I turn to face BoBo who asked me this question.

"I don't know. I have no preference nor liking. I can adjust anywhere" I turn away to exit the room but not before one final word "I have an appointment with Dr. Xiao XingChen today afternoon. You guys know the password to this house. You can ask JC for any further help. Have a great day" with that I walk away.

Dialing Chen's number I smile at this sweet voice "Hey Zhan"

"Chen, I'll be coming by your clinic today."

"Oh, alright then. You anyways have an appointment with me. It would be great to have you here."

Imagining his dimpled smile, I grin reminiscing the game we need to complete "You better keep that chess game ready. Today I am going to beat that ass of yours and trust me your man won't be able to save you" at my threat he giggles and accepts my challenge. Walking into my room I get ready for my appointment when there is a knock on my door. It was BoBo.

"Jun will accompany you. Don't argue. Your safety is our priority" saying that he leaves without raising his eyes to meet mine. He's avoiding me after our kiss.

Jun drives me to the hospital when I remember that I had promised to buy for Dr. Xue Yang who is Chen's partner, his favourite snack the next time we were to meet for having not won the chess game last time. Today I was sure to meet Yang at the hospital. "Jun, could you stop by the store?"

"Sure" he parks the car at the parking spot and knowing how much I hate crowded places he enquires "Do you want me to go inside and buy whatever you need?"

"You'd do that?" I question and he grins.

Giving him the list he leaves me inside the car when my phone pings.

Finally he left you alone. How about we play a game? Get out of the car and meet me in the alley behind the store. ~ J

I refrain from turning or panicking. He has been following us and thus is observing my each and every move. Being aware that he is capable of hurting innocent lives, I didn't want to give him that ammunition. Best is to play it cool and handle the situation with care.

I shoot a quick message to Jun giving him a small description about my whereabouts and quickly proceed to walk out of the car towards the alley. Just as I was to reach, my senses picks up and I quickly turn to give a roundhouse kick to the assailant who came to attack me from behind. Though he stumbled few steps, his pace was quick enough to take me by surprise but I was no damsel in distress.

Sorry mister. You've got the wrong guy.

Jabbing him under his chin, I attack him with an uppercut and finally my elbow hits his jaw and he jumps back. With my peripheral vision I could judge Jun next to me and as the assailant aims his gun at Jun, I was quick enough to remove the gun from Jun's holster and aim the gun back at the assailant's forehead and in the next second there is a loud bang.

I just wished to have seen BoBo's eyes one last time.