When Si Weimin walked inside his office, a human sized standee greeted him. It was placed beside his table. He furrowed his brows as he scanned it. Then, when he turned his gaze, there were at least three more standees inside.
His frown deepened when he realized what they were. They were actually photos of him – washing dishes. Filled with annoyance, he clicked the intercom and called his assistant,
"Wang Guo! Come here this instance!"
Within seconds, a confused Wang Guo entered the office. When he heard his domineering voice, he knew that something was amiss. Seeing the devil with a frown of his face, he raked his brain with the possible reason why he was in a bad mood, 'What is wrong with this devil?'
"CEO, you called for me?"
Si Weimin only glared at the still confused Wang Guo, not saying a word. His eyes were full of annoyance as he put his hand on his chin.
Wang Guo couldn't decipher what was happening so he stood there with an awkward smile on his face. He was starting to sweat and even his palms were sweaty. He wouldn't dare speak, or else he might annoy the devil further.
Si Weimin : "…"
Wang Guo: "…"
A few minutes of awkward silence passed, Wang Guo couldn't take it anymore as he couldn't stand staring at Si Weimin.
'He looks even more terrifying when he stares at me that way. Good heavens! Why did he have to be this scary? He even had a bruise on his eye.' -_-'
"…"
"…"
After much deliberation, Wang Guo gained the courage to speak, "A-ah, CEO, can I get you a coffee?"
"I think you already have the guts to do things as you please, Assistant Wang."
"A-ah, n-no. N-no, CEO, how could I? I'm just a mere employee under you. I dare not."
"I think you want to have a change of environment. Hmm, how about I transfer you to Dongguan, Assistant Wang?"
"…"
'Oh, my gosh! What's wrong with him today? Did he wake up in the wrong side of the bed?' Wang Guo could only think within him, feeling aggrieved.
"I think it suits you to stay there since you're becoming bolder these days."
"C-CEO, I'm very satisfied to be your assistant. I think I'm not needed there. Director Kane can manage the company there."
"Then, explain these! Are you making fun of me by putting these standees in my office?"
"…"
'What the heck? Weren't he the one who emailed me last night telling me to get these standees done? Was he drunk last night? Tss!'
"What? Did the cat get your tongue? Who gave you so much courage as to do this thing? Explain or I'll immediately transfer you to Dongguan."
Under the intense gaze of the devil, Wang Guo immediately took his phone from his pocket and opened his email. He then handed it to Si Weimin,
Seeing that the devil was already reading the email, Wang Guo spoke dejectedly while still staring at Si Weimin,
"B-boss, these standees, you asked me to do them. Were you that drunk last night that you forgot?"
"…"
"C-CEO, I even had to wake up at 4 am to get that ready. I didn't know that you like having standees. I even thought it's a bit narcissistic." Wang Guo continued blabbering that he didn't notice the confused look that flashed Si Weimin's face.
"Okay, you may go."
"…"
After hearing what Si Weimin said, Wang Guo glanced at the standees and back at the devil once again before he went outside. He was so confused that he shivered,
'Seriously? What's wrong with him today? Tss. After making me so nervous, that's all he had to say? I really give it to him for being this unreasonable. Hmph!'
***
After Wang Guo left, Si Weimin couldn't contain the laughter as he read the email in Wang Guo's phone. He didn't expect that Xu Jia Li would do something so childish and funny. A strong and serious woman like her to do such thing was a breath of fresh air.
Finally, he could see more of her personality and it seemed that things around them were beginning to improve as well.
He was in a better mood when he placed Wang Guo's phone on his table. His heart was so light as he gazed at his own standees inside the office. He didn't have the idea that Xu Jia Li took some photos of him last night.
He took his phone and laughed even harder when he saw his wallpaper. Xu Jia Li's face was contorted in a funny way, her eyes were crossed and her tongue was stuck out. She was really cute.
Si Weimin never saw this side of her before. He always knew her to be calm, serious and collected. She was still the silly little girl he met before. His eyes were shining brightly.
It gave him immense joy knowing what she did. No wonder Wang Guo was so confused. He had no idea that she emailed Wang Guo using his email.
"How naughty!"
Last night, after the two of them separated. He returned to his apartment feeling great. Spending time with Xu Jia Li was a treat to him so he immediately fell asleep.
He didn't even open his phone until this moment. He went to his phone's gallery and saw a dozen of photos that made his heart melt.
He laid back on his chair as he laughed. He was really happy. Xu Jia Li didn't know that what she did make Si Weimin in really high spirits. He was about to call her but decided to just compose a message for her,
[ Miss Xu, how should I make you pay for this unforgivable deed? I'll get back on you once I think of a good compensation. Meanwhile, take care of your feet and don't forget to apply the cream I gave you.]
Si Weimin worked the whole day with a smile on his face. This only confused Wang Guo even more. He muttered to himself after handing out stacks of documents to Si Weimin.
'He really lost it. Tss! So unpredictable.'
***
After taking a long invigorating bath, Xu Jia Li felt even more relax. She applied the cream on her feet before she put the band aids.
She walked towards the kitchen and took her phone. She almost dropped it when she saw who texted her.
"Holy! Is my life on the line? Is he mad?"
She was really nervous when she received Si Weimin's text. She didn't even have the guts to reply as she placed her phone away from her. She even made sure that it was on silent mode.
She decided to read her script since she had nothing on her plate for the next two days before the press conference of Sweet Memories. Engrossed in her task, she failed to see her phone blinking.
It was already half passed 4 when she stopped memorizing her script. She suddenly felt famished as she stood and headed towards the kitchen.
She took out the ingredients in making braised beef ribs and prepared making her meal when she heard the doorbell rang.
She looked at the screen and saw Zhen Nian and Shen Linqin outside. She immediately opened the door and greeted them, "Hey, what brought the two of you here?"
"Li-jie, why didn't you answer my call? I've been calling you non stop." Shen Linqin pouted as she questioned Xu Jia Li.
Zhen Nian agreed as she nodded and said, "Yes, Li-jie. I've been calling and texting you, too. Even Manager Lan kept calling you. What were you doing that you didn't answer any of our calls?"
"My phone was in silent mode." She answered as she walked back to the kitchen. The two women followed her.
"Li-jie, have you heard the news?" Shen Linqin sat on the stool opposite her.
Xu Jia Li stared at them before she shook her head. She continued cutting vegetables, not minding the two. Zhen Nian was silent as she let Shen Linqin talk,
"Li-jie, Yun-ge decided not to accept any project with Qi Xenjin."
"Does that have anything to do with me?" Xu Jia Li answered without care.
"Li-jie, how can you say that! Of course, it has something to do with you. Yun-ge is planning to confess his feelings for you. He wants the public to know."