Wang Tao could not calm herself down. She was busy slicing the secretary with her laser eyes. The poor girl just stood there and she could not defend herself, she had no right to banter words with her boss's wife.
Ho Mei was a plain girl who never had any problem with people. She was loved by all, but after being employed and was made a personal secretary by Guang Liang, her life started turning upside down.
Guang Liang saw how frightened his secretary was, and he did not like it at all. He gave his wife a stern look and shouted at her.
"Get out, right now!! I thought I told you not to make me see your face again! Get the hell out of my office!!"
"You are sending me out because of this sl*t that calls herself your secretary?! Guang Liang?! Do you want to marry her now?! It's not fair at all, you are my husband, you can't do this to me!!"
"What husband are you talking about?! And I already told you not to dare bad-mouth my employee!! Ok, don't you worry. I guess I will have to hasten the process right now!"
"You!!"
Wang Tao walked closer to Ho Mei and slapped her cheek hard. As if that wasn't enough, she started pulling her hair right there in the office. The door was wide open, but no one dared to look at them, they just took advantage of their ears instead. It was a great audio time for them.
The employees were all having the time of their lives, except for one person, and that was the secretary, of course. Ho Mei started crying and she could not bear the pain.
"What is this, woman?! Are you a rogue now?! I've had enough of you, out right this very minute!!"
He grabbed her hand and dragged her outside. Wang Tao was hesitant, she was busy wriggling her body, but her strength was no match for him, and in no time, they were outside.
"How dare you come to my office to make a fool of yourself, huh?! You better not let me set my eyes on you again!! My lawyer will be at your place first thing tomorrow morning, to settle all this nonsense!!"
"Are you…really leaving me, Guang Liang?"
"Oh, it's not obvious yet? I'm so sorry, you should try to wake up now!!"
Wang Tao"...."
"You better go back to your parents mansion, I've already informed them!"
"I won't let you do that to me!!"
"You are welcome to try!!"
Wang Tao was speechless. That was when she realized that it was all over. That she had lost. Guang Liang turned around and strode back in, leaving Wang Tao in great shock. Wang Tao entered her car and the chauffeur brought her straight to her parents mansion. Meanwhile, Guang Liang strode right in his office and was told that his secretary had gone home. He called her but it wasn't reachable. Ho Mei had switched off her phone.
"Where is Hai Guiren?!"
He asked one of his staff. Hai Guiren was his manager. He was the one who handled more work than Ho Mei.
"Sir…, sir Guang, Hai Guiren had gone to the new project site. He went to inspect the workers. He did not want to bother you"
"Ok! Get me every single detail about Ho Mei. I want it in my office in the next five minutes!"
"Yes, sir!"
Guang Liang ordered his employee and everything was brought to him before the five minutes elapsed. He read every information about Ho Mei and he did not waste much time in locating her home address.
*******
Ho Mei was about going out to get something to eat when she saw an unexpected quest. She was stunned.
"Sssir…Guang?"
"Mhm? It's me Ho Mei!"
"I...I...umm…"
Ho Mei stuttered, she did not know what to say to Guang Liang.
"It's alright, Ho Mei. I know you must be in shock seeing me, I understand. But, can you at least invite me in, so we could talk better"
"Huh? Oh, I'm very sorry sir Guang..."
"It's alright. Can we go in now?"
"Umm...I...I'm sorry, sir Guang. My...my room is not...you know…"
"For someone like me?"
He finished the sentence for Ho Mei. She glanced at the man and she felt really embarrassed. Her face became red. Her room was small, with just the necessary things needed in it. She could not afford a better place to stay, she had to survive in any way she could.
"You don't need to worry, I'm not that kind of a person, yeah?"
"Sir Guang…"
Ho Mei unlocked her door and they entered her room. Though it was small, it was cozy. A very homely place, that felt very comfortable for Guang Liang. He looked at the shy girl and smiled. He accepted to work with her because of her simplicity. She was very much like him.
"Ho Mei?"
"Yes...sir Guang"
"Are you shy, hm? Are you?"
"I...I'm not...sir Guang"
"Oh, really? Please, look at me, hm? You don't need to feel that way. I'm your boss quite alright, but I'm also human. Please, don't feel that way with me, ok?"
Ho Mei raised up her head and looked at Guang Liang, her eyes were red and it wasn't pleasant for the eyes to see. Guang Liang felt pity for her, he did not like her suffering that much because of him.
"I understand you quite well, but you shouldn't have left the office like that. You know you're my favorite!"
Ho Mei felt quite relaxed hearing that from Guang Liang.
"I...am...sorry, sir Guang. I didn't think it through"
"You are not thinking of quitting your job, are you?"
Ho Mei"...."
Ho Mei did not answer, neither did she look at the man's face. Guang Liang looked at the girl and called out her name.
"Ho Mei?"
"Yes...sir Guang"
"Aren't you going to answer me, hm?"
"I am not sure...for now, sir Guang"
"And why is that?"
He wasn't really happy with her response.
"I don't...want any trouble, sir Guang. Your wife…"
"Don't!"
He raised his voice a little and she felt it.
"I'm sorry Ho Mei, I didn't mean to raise my voice at you. I just hate it when her name is being mentioned in my presence"
"It's fine sir Guang"
"Please, don't worry about her. We are getting a divorce soon!"