234 Love is Fragile (2/2)
”Alright, fine…” Yuvin replied while showing her his palms in a manner of surrender. He knew that no one could stop Wang Reiji from pursuing her goals once her eyes were already set on the direction. It's one of the traits he always admired about his sister, and one of the traits that he aspires to develop. ”Well, which companies have you got?,” Yuvin initiated. He walked around the CEO's table and stood beside her chair, peeking over the paperwork on Wang Reiji's hands.
”That reminds me,” Wang Reiji pondered to herself. ”Is this all that there is Rentao? I could've sworn there are more of--” Her ensuing trail of words was cut off by a soft plop made by the high stack of folders Rentao promptly rested on the vacant corner of her work surface.
”Actually, we received many proposals, but I went the extra mile by making a compilation of the ones you might think are interesting and useful, which are already on your hands. I made sure to include the big names and companies, Rentao explained. ”The rest are on this heap,” he said while patting the files he just put down.
”Oh.” Wang Reiji allowed her face to show a bit of approval, letting her assistant know that she is impressed with the initiative. ”Thank you.”
The disheartened feeling Rentao felt at the car quickly vanished. However, his guilt was slowly eating him inside. His boss was Wang Reiji, he should be loyal to her, right? Sadly, Wang Yuvin ordered him not to tell Wang Reiji about Huang Xur.
”You were not kidding; this is a lot of work,” Wang Yuvin remarked after glossing over the bunch of papers.
”What else can I do for you, Miss Wang?,” Rentao asked her boss.
”Just keep me updated if there are more. You may leave now.” Rentao bowed and left without saying another word.
As soon as the assistant exited the room, Wang Reiji poked Yuvin on his abdomen. Wang Yuvin, who was half-sitting on the desk, jolted up. ”What?,” he exclaimed with slight annoyance.
Wang Reiji raised her eyebrows cheekily. ”I've heard that you've got your eyes set on the Kiang heir.”
”What are you on about, sis?,” he retorted, feigning confusion. His voice came out like a chirp, fickle and high-pitched.
”Don't toy with me, it's obvious; even Europa could have sensed it.” Wang Reiji said while settling her elbows on the table and leaning towards his brother.
”That's nothing. I- I…” his voice trailed off. There are no diversions or reasons left under his belt. Wang Yuvin's features continued to betray him as his face blushed deep red and his ears started flushing.
”You what? Please do tell what else being alone with a girl in a room means?” she asked in a mocking yet playful tone.
Yuvin let out a sigh. Of course, Wang Reiji would know. She caught Wang Yuvin off guard.
”Yes, we're a couple, if that's what they call it,” Yuvin confessed, emphasizing on the word 'couple' as if it's something to cringe about.
The elder sister smiled lovingly at his brother, who was now pacing back and forth across the office space. ”Calm down, that's all that I want to confirm. I don't plan on interfering. You're old enough to think for yourself,” she assured him. She really means it; Wang Reiji genuinely believed that he has the ability to make the right decisions, and that he was entitled to venture on his own path.
However, Wang Yuvin's walk of nervousness persisted. His eyebrows furrowed, while his palms became sweaty as he rubbed them together. It was visible for Wang Reiji that her brother was troubled by something else, so she decided to ask. ”What's on your mind?”
Wang Yuvin halted and faced her. He realized that Wang Reiji was always going to be there for him to trust. ”It's just that… I'm worried about the whole prospect. There are people out there after us, waiting for the right time and planning the right way to pull us down. Sure, the Kiang clan also have their own share of enemies, but the truth is, I feel like I'm bringing Leilei closer to harm.”
It was a reasonable excuse, one that Wang Reiji fully understood. In this society they were born in, attachments were huge liabilities. There was a small portion of her mind that brooded over the dangers that may befall on Europa. However, Wang Reiji knew how to absolve the doubt on Wang Yuvin's mind.
”Is she worth fighting for?,” she questioned him, her eyes void of judgment. It was the same question she asked herself everyday to keep moving forward.
Yuvin nodded, then closed his eyes. When he opened them, he was already wearing a smile full of contentment. ”But still, can you keep it classified? I don't want to take any chances,” Wang Yuvin expressed.
Reiji chuckled. ”Of course, that's the least that I can do.”
”Thank you.” Wang Yuvin realized how lucky he had Wang Reiji as part of her family. ”In that case, I'm off,” he said as he strolled to the door.
”Off to where?,” Wang Reiji asked.
”Leilei and I will have breakfast first time as a couple,” he replied.
”Make sure that Qin Rong doesn't spot you there,” Wang Reiji teased. ”He might divorce you.”
”Very funny. Oh well, good bye!” Yuvin shut the door with a soft bang,
Once the door was shut, Wang Reiji immediately turned off the television, wanting to acquire silence and peace of mind before proceeding to work. Her plan backfired because after a few moments, she found herself thinking of her lost love years ago. Seeing Wang Yuvin in a state of romance brought it all back: Zhang Chenric's tender lips, his silky hair, his alluring aroma.
She leaned on her chair, letting herself be overcome with the memories, memories that glistened like glass. They were all sweet and bright, enough to make her smile momentarily. But when all is said and done, she had only one conclusion.
”Love is fragile... It either fades too fast or gets crushed,” she whispered to herself. Maybe it was a good thing that they had their confrontation, even if it was hasty and informal. ”A sense of closure, perhaps?,” Wang Reiji thought. But something else bugged her, which hit her almost immediately. If Zhang Chenric claimed that he had nothing to do with her arrest, then who pulled the strings?