The idea of Li Bin slipping from her grasp annoyed Lissy. For the first time she is thinking of schemes to get Xin Technologies. It is going to be worth the try and NextGen can always be her back up. When Li Bin assumes the CEO role of the group endless possibilities will open for her if she is by his side professionally or personally. This got her up all night that day.
When she opened her messenger, there were messages from Tim asking how her day went and when is she coming back home. Originally, she should be coming back weekend but from her assessment she needs to make the best out of weekend with Li Bin. She plans to stay until the contract is signed.
Lissy: A little tired but happy. We are discussing the details of the contract in next few days.
Surprisingly Tim is still up as she saw the note 'writing' on the chat app.
Tim: Will you be back this weekend?
Lissy: Thinking of staying until contract is signed. You know how important this is for NextGen.
Tim: I know, I am just missing you.
Lissy: I will see you soon…goodnight.
She thought of ending the conversation and for a moment regretted answering back. She assumes Tim is sleeping already.
Tim: Goodnight.
Nighttime the following day, Li Bin invited Lissy for dinner. They decided to spend a little more time at Blue Note Jazz Bar. Lissy was noticeably quiet from dinner until they got seated at the bar.
"You are extra quiet today," Li Bin teased her.
"Oh am I?" She pretended to be surprised like hiding something and then her lips slightly curved up. Her objective is achieved, he noticed.
"You were spacing out, anything bothering you?"
Lissy just smiled to keep it mysterious.
"Come on! You can tell me."
"Have you ever felt like you wanted to do something more?"
"Kinda…many times"
Lissy continued being profound, "I just feel like I wanted to do so many things personally and professionally but somehow I feel guilty for not taking care of someone properly."
Smart as he is Li Bin seemed to figure out what Lissy is implying. "Is this about fiancé?"
"I don't know if my intuition is right but suddenly, he distancing himself. It makes me feel guilty because I can't be with him like we used to be recently, I only get to call or answer him nighttime." She does not want to make Tim a bad guy but somehow painting a picture of pressure she gets from him.
"But you are engaged, and I am sure he would understand. This is all work."
"We talked about this. I just requested him to give me 1 to 2 years' time before we settle. He agreed and said he will support me, but his actions say otherwise." She put on a puppy face to act sad.
"You might be misinterpreting his actions. How is his action different?"
"Like he was asking me to go back home last Thursday but because the company has arranged to have this Taiwan meeting. He can't do anything about it and last night he felt disappointed when I said I am likely not to be back by Saturday."
"He just misses you."
"I don't know what is into him lately. I can only try to understand him. I hope he doesn't make me quit." She gave out a big sigh and acted as if what she said is just tiny bit of the issue.
"Now that is too immature!"
"I know, I am just scared. I love my job. There is so many things I wanted to do."
"Not that I am intruding on your personal life, you can't have these feelings now. I hope your fear is not doubt, because if there is doubt no matter how small then you need to reconsider."
"Maybe I am just confused for getting cold shoulders." She continued to look pitiful to get sympathy and set the stage for next steps."
"Don't feel bad. There are a lot of other conflicts you can face when you are married. If this can distract you this way just imagine getting into a fight one day. I feel sad seeing you sad."
To Lissy, this is a good sign. 'Feeling sad when I am sad.' She smiled brightly in an attempt to hide her sadness. "I feel relieved having someone listen to my worries."
"I will always be ready to listen to you Lissy." This time Li Bin has not hidden her adoring gaze at Lissy.
"Thanks Li Bin. Being away from each other is a test. This situation is blessing."
"If you really want to test, you can join Xin Technologies. Let's see how he will take it."
"Hey, don't joke about my career. Xin Technologies is very promising." Lissy is giddy inside, Li Bin clicked the bait.
"Well I am not joking. With your talent and work ethics you will go a long way with Xin Technologies. We are expanding."
"You better stop this joke. You can't simply make me jump ship for the reason of testing my relationship."
"Then you can jump in and get Sales Director position in Shanghai to manage expansion." He then turned his head away and on lower voice, "You can also jump out on your relationship."
Lissy hear the last statement but feigned innocence. "What was the last statement? Jump out? Where?"
Li Bin laughed, "I can't say it again. But definitely you are someone I would like to have in my company." This is professionally and romantically, he almost said this but was afraid to scare her more. "Seriously, you are welcome to join Xin Technologies Lissy if you are looking for exciting times ahead."
Mission achieved, she unlocked a door. She needs to play her cards well. "Don't get my hopes too high." She laughed and continued, "I will think about it."
"Do you need me to convince you to join my company?"
"This is embarrassing, I may fall short of your expectations. How can I let the future CEO of Xin Technologies do this? You think highly of me."
"I can see it from your professionalism and the output." To Li Bin this is also an opportunity for him to get closer to Lissy. Even with just 1% chance, he will make sure that she sees what other greater things he can offer. He felt so disappointed when he knew she is engaged last time. He has never felt so attracted to a lady as smart and as beautiful as she is.