tap...tap...
The sound of hand tapping onto a cold marble work desk. Slowly, the owner of the hand opened his jet black eyes. He brushed his hair aside and revealed a small scar on his left eye.
Assistant Ye was standing in front of the cold desk. This day, he was dressed in bright yellow checked suit. With a shiny ruby earring on his right ear, he looked dazzling. He had served the family for more than a decade and for long time, he never felt so nervous.
Assistant Ye: "Sir, there are 2 meetings in the afternoon. 1 lunch blind date. Today's candidate is daughter of the Finance Minister. She is recommended by Senior Madam."
Yun continued to tap in his usual rhythmic manner, deep in thoughts. His grandmother went all out to match-make him. Ladies in various body type, personality, family backgrounds. In stalk contrast with Assistant Ye, Yun or CEO Yun as he was commonly refered to, wore mainly black or blue suits - cleanly pressed. No one could tell he conflicting emotions and unrest heart.
Yun: "Time for inspection."
He stood up, stretched his long frame and moved in the direction of the workshop. Leisure Cloud Company or Xian Yun Company ran for generations. His great-grandfather started the business with soap and along the generations, the business grew to rang from personal hygiene products to male and female underwear. Yun shouldered the burden of the family clan and forge forward step by step. The Company was both the pride of the family clan and his late father. To bank on his looks and frame, the CEO himself endorsed the male hygiene range. This includes shampoo, face wash, body and more. Yun, or cloud, went to the creative workshop to inspect on the latest range of male products. Both of them walked down the corridor, walking past various posters of company's advertisement. Yun was in a bind recently. The shareholders were buzzing and he had to squash vile rumors. The curse of head. His grandfather and father died young and this bore a lingering rumor - the curse of head. Other less vile rumors, he being gay. Assistant Ye had to work late for entire month just to filter future 'Madam' candidates.
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Ray Hospital
The sound of heels clicked the hall and stopped outside the ward. She pushed the door and found Sayuri being unconscious - locked into deep sleep. Mama Lo swept the hair away from Sayuri's face and sat down. Mama Lo kept her looks well. She was tall and slim and sported a short bob. Sayuri took after her looks. Slim sharp nose, slim face and good cheekbones. The obvious difference were the eyes. Mama Lo had dreamy eyes, light hazel and Sayuri had deep pool eyes. She had the eyes of her father and 2 dimples.
Mama Lo placed her hands on Sayuri's cold hands and sighed softly. This mother-daughter duo had a love-hate relationship. Their roles seemed to be in reverse with Sayuri took on the mothering role. Perhaps the impact on Mama Lo's love life took a toll on Sayuri. She grew up quickly and never had a chance to experience puppy love of her peers. Hotel Ri was her first job and had perfect track record until the new Lady CEO. With this thought, Mama Lo shut her eyes. She heard about the new CEO from Aunt May. She looked at Sayuri. Poor girl.
By the time Mama Lo left the hospital, the sun had set. She made her way to the apartment and fetched her young son. She had to find a job fast. Sayuri worked too hard. The little toddler giggled and laughed happily. He had dreamy eyes too and the same dimples.
Mama Lo: "Your poor sister is in hospital. Both of us work hard, Okay? We need to let her date!"
The little boy nodded and laughed. Children innocence. Aunt May resisted the urge to smack the back of Mama Lo's head.
Aunt May: "Work with me in the cafe. Little Bum need someone to look after too. I warn you. Do not touch the staff. No romance in my cafe. You have too many peach blossoms and our dear Sayuri had none."
Mama Lo narrowed her eyes. "You need some too." She turned to look at the little boy "The only man of the house wears diapers."