Guo Sichen was walking beside the tense King. He glanced at the shopping bags he was struggling with since they were large in size.
He hesitated a bit before asking casually, "Do you need help with that?"
King looked at him wide-eyed and panicked. "No need! No need boss!" He waved both his busy hands in the air. He was crazy to even think about making the boss help him.
Guo Sichen only glanced at him and looked away wordlessly. He retrieved his phone from his pocket and contacted someone.
"CEO Guo! What a surprise, what can I do for you?" A man answered on the other line politely.
"I'm at your mall, I need assistance." He expressionlessly said.
"Oh! Yes, yes, Mr. Guo! I'll send people right away, sorry for being negligent. I was not aware of your presence. I'll send them right away!"
"No need for an entourage, just a few to carry bags." Guo Sichen coolly said and ended the call. King who was beside him bowed a couple of times, "Thank you, boss!"
Song Lan who saw and heard their exchange secretly smiled in amusement. Ayo, brother King is acting like such a lackey. Brother Sichen must be someone in the higher-ups.
Speaking of... Song Lan surveyed Guo Sichen up and down and nodded to herself in satisfaction. Why! Such an eye-candy will be following her all day long, ah. Who wouldn't be satisfied? One look at this handsome fella and you will feel as if your eyes have been cleansed at least a hundred times.
With his imcomparably breathtaking face coupled with his amazing figure, he'd be pleasing to the eyes regardless of what he wore. But this suit really makes him standout! Everybody's bland in comparison. Seeing King who was originally chill and laidback with his friendly features and his self in disarray now, it had truly opened Song Lan's eyes.
Such a cool man who Song Lan previously thought was also handsome was nothing compared to brother Sichen! 'And those long eyelashes, ugh I'm so jealous!' Song Lan grumbled in her heart.
He didn't even fit in this luxurious mall. He seemed like he belonged to somewhere greater!
"Brother Sichen it turns out that you're a big shot in your company! Are you close with that tyrant big boss of yours?" Song Lan asked casually.
The tyrant big boss, "..."
King who was behind Song Lan and beside the said tyrant big boss couldn't help but sweat for her.
"Uhh, he's my superior Miss Sun." King nervously said.
They followed Song Lan as she entered a store with ornaments.
Song Lan hummed. "After this, let's get you guys some cufflinks. Isn't that what you guys fuss about? Or maybe a watch?" She loved giving gifts to people she knew.
Guo Sichen's brows furrowed. "That's against our protocol Miss Sun." He commented.
King also hurriedly nodded in agreement, "We aren't allowed to receive personal gifts from clients as well, Miss Sun."
Song Lan frowned while placing a figurine down the shelf and King had a sense of foreboding, visibly tensing up.
Song Lan tutted, "Hmph, that big boss of yours is too severe. He should loosen up a little. Appreciating his workers' efforts isn't allowed too?"
Guo Sichen felt like he was being scolded and his lips opened to defend himself but Song Lan continued to scold him.
"Oh, and I can't get over how he takes 60% of his employees' pay!" Song Lan continued to berate him as she eyed the porcelain figurine in her hand.
"Ah, Miss Sun that..." King helplessly tried to put in a few good words for his boss. He glanced at Guo Sichen who looked like a criticized and scolded employee for his lackluster presentation.
"That 60% doesn't go to the CEO, Miss Shen." Guo Sichen commented quietly, a hint of defensiveness in his voice.
"Eh? Then where else?" She asked, confused.
"The company provide lodging, food and daily necessities for its employees in duty. Moreover, they are trained for years by world-class teachers. They also enjoy numerous benefits. The money has to come from somewhere." Guo Sichen explained carefully like he had to clarify it to Song Lan.
King felt shocked that his boss had to explain himself and allowed himself to. Normally, no questions were needed to be raised to their boss. Questioning him was questioning his ability.
"So it's like that, hmm..." Song Lan nodded a bit satisfied and shocked. People always made this big boss out to be a money-hungry and dangerous tyrant.
"But still, he's a little too uptight. His employees should at least be allowed to be given gifts." Song Lan frowned and placed the porcelain figurine back on the shelf.
Guo Sichen paused for a moment, as if thinking for a moment. He pursed his lips and hesitated, "Then... maybe a gift is fine."
Song Lan suddenly turned around to look at Guo Sichen brightly with a smile. "Eh? It's fine?"
"En, " Guo Sichen nodded, his tone becoming firmer. Seeing the girl's bright smile, he was more sure with his decision and his face softened.
King who was watching this unfold felt speechless. His jaw almost dropped. He never knew that his boss was actually... a pushover?
But then Song Lan looked around and whispered as if they were being watched, "Aren't you gonna be in trouble if the big boss finds out?"
Guo Sichen felt a little helpless and shook his head. Song Lan immidiately looked excited. "Well then! Let's go and get you guys some gifts."
They went outside the store with Song Lan leading the three, visibly excited. One staring at the girl who was almost giggling with a small smile and one who looked visibly shaken as if he witnessed something tragic and unbelievable.