It was only the next day when Li Haoran heard the news. After preparing for a grand romantic dinner with flowers and music and foods, just when he was about to go to the top floor and ask her out personally, the gossiping employees passed by and said she's Married?!
He will not believe it if it's just normal employees but it was the seniors who were gossiping.
"I wonder how the lucky guy passed the standards of the CEO, Xiao Yuyu is well guarded"
"That man was so brave to be able to get to her."
"I wonder who's the lucky guy. She's not only smart, she's also pretty. Did you see her up close? She doesn't wear make up"
"Hurry let's see if she changed her name," someone said
Right. Normally, when a woman got married, she reports it to the company and change her name immediately.
"Eh? The email here says it's still Ming Yuyu." said senior 1.
Senior 2: "Try to email her. Probably, the IT hasn't change it, but if she replied to you, she should use her new surname as the signature"
Senior 3: "You people, gossiping during work time. Hurry up and send the email so we can get back to work." everyone was curious.
Hello Ms. Yuyu,
We are from the advertising department. We wish you a happy marriage with health and peace and many many children!
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They waited for a reply and was surprised by the fast response
Thank you all for your support.
We appreciate your blessings!
Mochi for everyone next quarter! Work Hard!
Sincerely,
Ming Yuyu
Ming Corporation
Senior 1: She did not change her last name. Don't you think it's just a rumor?
Senior 2: She did not deny and accepted our blessings! She's married.
Senior 3: Idiots. She knows we are not working! Look at her email-she said work hard. Go back to your places.
Everybody dispersed. Li Haoran had little hope. Maybe, she's not yet married. Why wouldn't she use her husband's name? Maybe it's just a strategy to avoid suitors! Right. This is the strategy of the CEO to stop him from coming close to her. Maybe if he could approach her outside the office, she can accept his invitations?
An idea flashed his mind.
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Top Floor
"Hubby, I have nothing to do, can I play games with the others?" she's referring to the three IT personnel who had been her friends in the gaming world.
He looked at her as if not wanting to. "I'm bored being alone here. Plus, there are also female people in their office," she pleaded cutely.
He thought for a while before he agreed. since he had a meeting, he can allow her to play while he's gone. In the end he approved.
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She knocked on the opened door and looked at the people working in the IT department.
They were delighted to see her.
Every time Xiao Yuyu comes to them, she will set up an auto pilot program that will allow them to play with her or relax from their work. It's a secret all of them keep with her, or else she will get fired and all of them will be replaced by her program.
"Fun time people. Gugu, you order food under your name, don't let anyone see me here. Somebody tried to poison me the other day."
"What?? So what are we gonna do with them," asked tian tian.
"Nothing. We will all relax today. The boss allowed me to stay with you, he has a very important meeting," she said.
Everyone cheered and they got ready.
She set up the program, the food arrived, she was able to eat well and they played rounds of the group game.
It was already past five when some of them said they'll be off.
The four of them were still in their battle.
Assistant Xu came knocking on the door.
"Xiao yuyu.." he called.
"Oh Assistant Xu, come come first. Eat if there's food, we are just fighting here and we'll be done in a few"
Assistant Xu waited for her to finish and relaxed himself in one of the chairs.
When they finished the game, she said goodbye to her teammates; they understood that she's busy with other matters.
The three of them thought that she did not disable the auto pilot when she went out and was delighted they could slack off.
But the moment she get on the elevator, the system alarmed warning:auto pilot will be off in 10, 9, 8…
The three of them scrambled in position. So wicked. Xiao Yuyu is awesome!
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"Xiao Yuyu, I'm here to send you home. Boss cannot make a call, we had a problem with a foreign investor." he explained.
"No need. I can go home by myself, it's not too far", she said.
"I'll just go get my phone," they went to the CEO office.
When the elevator opened, they saw a man in a suit sitting in the waiting area.
He stood up with flowers in his hand and was walking towards them.
He stopped three steps away from her.
"Hello Ms. Ming," this is for you. He handed her the flowers but she did not reach out.
The secretaries who were getting ready to get off work watched the show.
She exchanged looks with assistant Xu.
She smiled politely.
"Mr. Li, why are you giving me flowers?" she asked.
"This is just a gift because I.. I adore you and your skills...and to wish you well with your husband," he said confidently.
She had no reason to reject so she took it.
"Thank you Mr. Li. I hope this is the last time you will give me flowers to avoid misunderstanding. My husband is a very jealous person," she said softly.
She handed the flowers to assistant Xu.
"Wait here, I'll just get my things and we're going home," she strode off.
The two of them didn't know to whom she was talking so they waited.
"Let's go girls, are you all set?" she asked them while checking her phone.
"All set, let's go," cheered the secretaries.
She always allows them to use the CEO's elevator during off work time.
As they walked, she remembered the man who gave her flowers. She forgot him immediately as soon as she sent a message to her husband.
"Uhmm, Mr. Li, we are going home," she said as if saying you should go home too.
"Can I invite you out for dinner?" he asked.
He looks so pitiful, she doesn't know what to do with a very insensitive person like him however, she cannot be mean.
She looked again at Assistant Xu as if telling him not to go.
"Mr. Li, I am a married woman with a husband waiting at home. I do not have time and will not have time entertaining you. I hope that you understand how busy I am,, but I appreciate that you appreciate me". She said softly but powerfully.
He looked so dejected.
She took a deep breath. "Come on all of you, I will all send you down. You too Mr. Li"
They all rode the CEO's elevator.
It was his first time using the glass elevator and he realized how different the two of them were.
She also clearly said that she doesn't have feelings for him. Should he give up?
On the way down, Assistant Xu's phone rang.
She looked over and helped him hold the flowers.
"Yes boss. Ok I'll ask her."
The elevator opened and the secretaries waived goodbye to them.
Some people recognized Li Haoran and waved at him.
When he did not move with the secretaries, some people thought that he's close to Xiao Yuyu.
"Mr. Li, you can get off from here", Assistant Xu reminded him.
"Can I send the two of you to the parking lot? I'm also about to go home," he said.
The two of them exchanged glances and did not speak as the door closed.
He watched as the two of them got in the car.
"Is it possible that she got married with assistant Xu? NO. Assistant Xu is a married man. Plus, he's just an assistant, CEO Ming will not let his precious relative to be his assistant's woman." he consoled himself.
He will just give up on her then.
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Inside the car.
"It's a good thing you did not leave", she sighed.
"What if he insists to send me home? Didn't he see my wedding ring?! How despicable" she was venting out her frustration as Assistant Xu drove off from the parking.
"Boss asked if you want me to send you to him, the meeting will not be finished and you may be hungry", he asked.
"No need, I'm tired. I'll make my food. Just drive me home and you can go home as well. Your wife is waiting for you." She said considerately.
"Well, I really appreciate that you decided to go home. You see, I am going to be a father again," he said with a grin.
She looked at him pondering what he just said. And he cannot stop himself from talking.
"Xiao Yuyu, my wife is pregnant again. Remember the holiday I got not too long when you arrived, that's when the little darling happened." he explained.
"Ahhh Oh assistant Xu, I'm happy for you! Let me know if you need a time off. Your boss is so inconsiderate. People should talk to me more than him," She thought.
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That night, she was awakened by a person who kissed her in the middle of the night.
She smelled a faint scent of alcohol and sat herself checking the time.
"You just got home? Are you drunk?" she asked.
"The japanese investors insisted on toasting. We closed the deal. Don't worry, I have a high tolerance" he said.
She helped him take off his clothes and he started to hug her like an octopus.
"Stop teasing and be good. I will help you change and you take a rest." she warned him.
He followed her and soon he was asleep.
The next day, Li Haoran just decided to move on from his love sickness when some people patted him and congratulated him.
He was so confused until he heard the gossip.