How to Love Myself
The sky was clear and bright, there were some clouds hanging in the blue sky. The aroma of jasmine wafts thickly in the air, giving peace to anyone who inhales it. Xiao You Ren's eyes also seemed to be spoiled by the panoramic view of the city center that looked so amazing seen from a height of 450 meters, as well as the blue expanse that stretched. His mouth kept expressing admiration, his clear eyes seemed so radiant.
Wang Huanling, being his partner to observe one of the rooms which is said to have the most beautiful design in the whole city, could not deny its beauty. The interior design is very suitable for the location of the room, the arrangement of furniture according to the conditions and placed in the right theme. Good lighting adds a big point to the design. It really emphasizes the impression of luxury that is elegant and pure, but does not cover the aura of joy that spreads inside.
For a moment they were swept away in an atmosphere of great admiration, when remembering his main goal, Xiao You Ren immediately took out a note and wrote down anything he found interesting. Observe each design and placement of furniture, then think deeply and keep notes. Occasionally they will discuss and have a fairly serious small talk.
The corner of Xiao You Ren's eyes focused heavily on an antique jar that was placed in the corner of the room, even though there was a slit from the sun shining on the side of the urn that was leaning towards the window. The yellowish light from the sun seemed to have a big influence on the beauty of the urn which looked more and more classy. Xiao You Ren thought that if night fell and the moonlight fell on the urn, the result would be no less beautiful.
"You Ren, our visiting time is running out. Come on, back to the office!" invite Wang Huanling as usual. Do not arouse suspicion from the other party.
"Hmm…." Xiao You Ren responded slightly unwillingly. Still want to linger in that room.
After thanking the room attendant and saying goodbye to go the office, they walked side by side towards the elevator. Waited a little longer to get in. "Isn't that design really good?" asked Xiao You Ren when they were already inside the elevator room.
Wang Huanling glanced at Xiao You Ren who still looked amazed and pulled the corners of his lips into a faint smile. "Yes very nice. I became curious about the designer."
An enthusiastic nod of approval was given by Xiao You Ren as a positive response. His eyes sparkled as if to convey desire to meet the designer in person and have a deep conversation. However, it is very influential on junior designers like them to continue to learn and develop their potential.
At that moment Wang Huanling realized one thing, Xiao You Ren seemed very excited about the world of design, there was nothing unusual in the man's daily life at the office. This fact made Wang Huanling feel a little overwhelmed to teach Xiao You Ren a lesson. While in the elevator he thought about some events that might be related to Xiao You Ren. Then his thoughts fell on the moment when the man was so close to their senior, Zheng Liam. The relationship between the two is very intimate, not infrequently he catches those who are going home and having dinner together.
His brain automatically connected it to Liu Xuan's appearance.
Wang Huanling turned his face to look at Xiao You Ren who was busy with a cell phone in hand. A thought flashed through his mind, 'Xiao You Ren is a gay'. He shook his head to get rid of the thought, but meeting Liu Xuan further increased the odds. With a little enlightenment, his brain devised a great idea.
"You Ren," Wang Huanling called as they walked towards the valet.
Hearing the call, it didn't take long for Xiao You Ren to respond. "What is it?" he asked. Glancing at Wang Huanling while observing the road and occasionally observing the unique designs.
"Friday night, my sister is home. To celebrate, as well as to thank you for your help, I invite you for us to have dinner out on Saturday night. Do you want it?"
Xiao You Ren looked away, flashed a smile and replied, "It's good news that your sister is well, but there's no need to be so polite about doing that." Of course he was happy for Wang Huanling's younger sister's recovery and didn't mind accepting the invitation to a dinner to celebrate. However, for the second reason, Xiao You Ren felt very objectionable. He added, "I'm going to dinner with you, but because your sister's recovery isn't a thank you. What I did wasn't a big deal, so I hope you'll stop bringing it up again."
"Alright," Wang Huanling replied. One corner of his lips lifted and slightly disdain. All the events that made him resentful towards Xiao You Ren replayed in his mind and gave off more negative feelings. He thought, how could it be such a small thing for him? Since childhood, Wang Huanling used to do everything to perfection, so the slightest damage would make him depressed by excessive worry that gave rise to his vices.
It wasn't the first time that Wang Huanling had done something like this to someone who was considered to have distorted the perfection of his life.
They got into the car and drove it back to the office. Arriving at the office as soon as possible, both of them prepared the results of their observations, discussed and poured their thoughts into a file. As evening approached, Wang Huanling completely handed the file over to Xiao You Ren to give to Wang Xian Wei, while he rushed to the hospital.
Xiao You Ren entered the CEO's room, sat opposite Wang Xian Wei and handed over the file. Stay in place until Wang Xian Wei finishes reading and observes it and then asks questions.
"What do you think?" Wang Xian Wei asked a question, but his focus was still on the file in hand.
A bright smile was etched on Xiao You Ren's face, his thoughts returning to the past few hours.
They reworked every corner of the interesting design then opened their mouths and said, "It's so beautiful. Everything is well laid out, the wall patterns match the lighting and the atmosphere in the room, the unique furniture accentuates the elegant and pure impression. Although the inside is very attractive, but that does not drown out the beauty of the outside which looks very natural."
The man's radiant face, when explaining his observations, was extremely beautiful in Wang Xian Wei's eyes. Even though it didn't get to the bottom of his heart, it still made him feel somewhat excited. Xiao You Ren's expression was so lively about the design and it gave Wang Xian Wei a special impression. How great is Xiao You Ren's fondness for the world of design. It definitely had an effect on the reaction on Wang Xian Wei's face, his lips tugging at both sides into a small smile.
Xiao You Ren noticed the slight smile on his superior's face, but didn't react. Confused about what kind of response to give. "Sir, I like your smile," Xiao You Ren said without really thinking. Absolutely no other meaning than what he said earlier. Immediately his face turned panicked, his brain wandering to find the right words.
On the other hand, Wang Xian Wei's face stiffened slightly. He was surprised by the words of the man in front of him. After all, it was rare for him to smile loosely if not at someone he knew well. It was a formal smile that formed on the lips when dealing with someone of Xiao You Ren's standing. However, what he just did, it was all out of control.
"Sir, I'm sorry. I didn't mean to tease you, it just came out of nowhere." Xiao You Ren lowered his head with a gaze at the two hands that were intertwined above his thighs.
Noticing Xiao You Ren's change, Wang Xian Wei immediately raised his voice. "Does not matter. I just liked your reaction earlier, it's very clear that you like this job and that's something that is satisfying," he explained. Close the file and put it on the table. Gave Xiao You Ren a stern look and asked something else to divert the conversation, "What about the designer, what's your impression?"
Hearing that question, Xiao You Ren's expression immediately turned brilliant. If she was a flower, it might appear to be blooming right now with a refreshing scent. Really stimulated Wang Xian Wei's heart to see. An enthusiastic nod accompanied his voice. "I'm very impressed." Xiao You Ren paused for a moment to pay attention to the boy's expression. "The designer's name is Xi Muze, a former manager at this company six years ago"
Wang Xian Wei's eyes widened at Xiao You Ren's words. However, that surprised expression was soon overcome. His face returned to normal in just a few seconds, even suspect Xiao You Ren didn't have time to notice the brief change. "You know?"
"Yes, during a visit when I was in high school, I accidentally met him at the hotel and talked about design. From that day on I fell completely in love with this world and wanted to be like him."
Wang Xian Wei couldn't say anything about it. In that year, he had not become the high-ranking person he is today and did not know the designer within the company. However, they know each other outside the company and have a good relationship.
After discussing several aspects and finishing the work-related conversation, Wang Xian Wei started to open up the topic of their contract. The expression on Xiao You Ren's face was unreadable, but it was clear enough if there was even greater curiosity. A piece of paper then landed smoothly on the table, Wang Xian Wei handed it and Xiao You Ren hesitantly took it.
When his hand was about to carry the paper off the table, suddenly the door to Wang Xian Wei's study opened from the outside. Divert the attention of the two people. Johnny's figure appeared with a pile of folders. Without thinking, Wang Xian Wei immediately pulled back the contract paper and put it in the drawer. They don't want anyone to know about their relationship. Especially Johnny. They were good enough friends that the boy knew more about Wang Xian Wei's life. From work to romance. That fact aroused great vigilance in Wang Xian Wei, he muttered almost like a whisper of the wind and then, "I'll give it to you later."