"So, Manager Tang, how are we gonna get this back in the next month?" the CEO coolly asked.
Mr Tang, the presenter, was so nervous beads of sweat formed in his face in spite of the cool AC.
He knelled down together with his assistant.
"CEO.. please CEO, we are sorry.. We didn't mean to, it was unexpected, something went wrong with .." he was not able to continue as the door opened and uniformed policemen came to take the two person away.
The other two members of the finance team were disappointed and relieved as well.
"The two of you, don't worry. I know you have nothing to do with this and have not been sleeping for some time looking for the money.
I will take care of it for the time being.
You can take a three days rest to replenish your health.
Meet Assistant Xu later for the company assistance provided for you"
"Thank you CEO Ming", the two junior bowed and slumped on their chairs.
They had an hour lunch break and resumed meeting that lasted until off work time.
In between, refreshments were served and some snacks.
They were allowed to eat?
This is the most wonderful quarterly meeting they have experienced and they started looking forward to it.
"Let Manager Tang's situation be a reminder to us.
We are all benefiting from the company.
If you have any difficulties or personal needs, you just have to let me know.
If someone is suppressing you, aren't you allowed to email me directly?
We are all family here, and I work for all of you.
It's not easy to be a CEO. The pressure of losing is just a compensation when we gain profits which I distributed to all of you equally.
All you need is to speak up.
I hope that from today onward, we will all be more clear minded and work with integrity."
Every one clapped as the CEO ended the meeting.
All the managers reported to their personnel and everybody was empowered to face another quarter.
The older executives and shareholders who watched on stand by also praised the CEO.
At the top floor, Yanyan cannot stop herself from gossiping as they all pack up to leave.
She and Yuyu left the CEO and Assistant Xu to talk with the executives.
Yuyu just returned her computer and unplugged her chords. She immediately joined the girls.
"Ahh, Yuyu was so amazing! I already experienced the power of the genius", Yanyan exclaimed.
Head Secretary Lun and Yunru laughed.
"Now you know!"
"She even spat water on the CEO's face!" she blurted out.
Everybody wanted to have a taste of the gossip when the elevator opened.
Yuyu flashed them a glare to be quiet and everyone silenced as the two people passed and went inside the office. She almost forgot that incident. Why did it felt different earlier when she was close to him? It's all Night's fault. He plant a seed of doubt in her mind to believe that he's straight? No way!
When the door closed, Yuyu asked them
"Do any of you live nearby? On a dormitory or room rental?"
"Are you looking for a place Xiao Yu?" it was Secretary Lun who asked.
"Well, I'll have to see. My current place is expensive and I need to check my budget. Do any of you know a place?" she asked.
"I will ask my daughter if we can give you one of our rooms. She used to have two rooms because she brought friends and colleagues over but just entered university and may not be home often. I'll let you know tomorrow", assured secretary Lun.
"Me and Yanyan share a room with another girl. I think she'll be moving at the end of the month to move to country F. We'll get back to you"
"My little brother and I share an apartment. We have one guest room. I'll ask him now if it's okay to have it rented. It's just near!" Yunru shared as she turn around to make a call.
"Thank you everyone. I really appreciate your help. Someday, I will treat you to a meal", she beamed.
Then the door of the CEO office opened. Assistant Xu locked it and every one stood in one line.
"Good bye CEO Ming!"
Xiao Yuyu was one of them. He grunted and headed to his personal elevator.
The rest of them followed behind when he heard something he shouldn't
"Xiao Yuyu, my brother said it's okay. He's still in high school but very independent. The three of us will have no problem living together." Yunru happily told her.
Yuyu forgot about keeping it a secret with his Boss. Her sight was blocked by the chatting girls.
"Is it okay if I look at your place today Yunru?", she asked.
"Of course! You will be my sister and we can get to watch movies together!" she said.
When they got to the ground floor, everyone said goodbye.
When all of them left, she pulled Yunru aside. "I have a car. Let's ride together so I can also familiarize myself with the road"
"Whoah, you little girl drives a car?", yunru can't believe it.
"Why do you always call me a little girl?,' she laughed. "I'm already twenty five."
"But you look like below twenty to us. You must share your beauty secret with me in case we agreed to live together", she made her promise.
In the parking lot, someone was waiting for her secretly.
"Boss, she's with Yunru.
Maybe, she will check on Yunru's place. Should we follow them?" Assistant Xu asked.
"No need. Let's go home."
He felt useless. He felt frustrated and angry. She was avoiding him since Saturday that caused that accident in her bathroom. Now she wanted to leave him.
He knows what's going on in her little head.
She will continue with the house contract of salary deduction and rent a little room outside at the same time.
He received a message while contemplating
"Don't wait for me. I'll eat out with a friend", it says.
He threw away his phone but took it back when the screen flashed her face as his wallpaper.
The place where Yunru lives is decent.
She thought she can also park her car outside and share gas with her if they are going to work together.
However, she needs to think about this because even though she's giving the room to her with a good price, she still will be paying the monthly rent of that room in the villa which is quite high and she may not have enough pocket money.
They ate at the small restaurant nearby and sent her back home.
"Yunru, your place is good. I liked it. I'll just check my finances if I can afford to stay here. We can also ride to work together and it will save you travel time." she said.
"I'm looking forward to it Xiao Yuyu," she gladly acknowledged.
"See you tomorrow." and she went back to the villa.
It was already past nine when she arrived home.
She changed into her slippers and was about to go up when she noticed someone looking at her.
His majestic self sitting on the sofa holding some A4 papers in front of his laptop was looking at her with a mixed expression.
She dared not to look into his eyes.
"Umm, I'll be going up first", she said and turned to the stairs.
"Let's talk," he said without moving from his seat.
She turned to face him and took a deep breath.
She tried to control herself and put on a neutral expression.
"About what?" she asked.
"You're moving with Yanru?" he asked.
She looked at him and quickly averted her gaze. Why does it feel like something is different with the way he look? Also, wasn't it them who lied to her?
She took a deep breath and looked instead at the papers in his hand.
"It's not final yet. It may not be possible as well as I may be short of money to pay here and there", she said.
She tried to deliver it softly but he felt a little sarcasm to it.
"Why are you moving?" he asked.
What the…. You really have the guts to ask me that?????
Still, she chose to be diplomatic.
"I don't feel comfortable here anymore." she said.
"If you are uncomfortable with me here, I will leave tomorrow," he said.
"No, that's not what I mean. How can I chase you away from your own house? It's okay if you stay here. I'll go up first if there's nothing more." she said as she turned away and headed to the stairs. If she continue talking to him, for sure it will be her fault later on. It would be better to escape her doom.
"I see. You found out about the house. Come here, I will apologize to you."
She looked at him in anger. Who in the world apologizes this way???
She glared at him and headed to the stairs.