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"Such stupidity," Ren Jiang massaged his temples and mumbled. He was a little disappointed because of what Secretary Tien Xu acted towards Yang. It's not that he was gaining favoritism or something. It was clearly stated that the work for the scanning of the newly submitted novels is for Secretary Tien Xu and yet he passed it to the newbie in his department. 

Of course, Guang Jin wasn't even provoked or angry. He clicked his tongue and grinned. "What do you mean, Mr. Lou?" he asked.

Yang was still dumbfounded, and didn't know what to do. He took a deep breath and was about to say something when the CEO stood from his seat and ordered. "Mr. Chen, Can you make us some coffee?" 

Instead of butting in, he went straight to the mini kitchen and started to brew two coffees. 

While the two were left in the mini living room of the office. Both took a seat on the soft couch in front of the round glass window. "What are you doing here, Ren?" Guang Jin crossed his arms. "You are disturbing me so much,"

Ren Jiang made a small chuckle, his face was a little bit sarcastic, "Busy you say? Then why did you order Yang to make you a coffee? You ask me to sit here and chat with you, are you that busy?" he said.

Guang Jin tilted his head, "Yang? I didn't allow you to call that employee of mine by his name," there was a little bit of ignorance in his voice. 

"Why wouldn't I? He's under my wing, What's your problem?" 

Guang Jin made a half smile, "You are wasting your time so much for him, you like him?" he asked. 

Ren Jiang paused. He crossed his legs and leaned his elbow on the sofa head, supporting half of his cheeks. "Jin, are you jealous?" he asked. 

Silence fell upon them. No one answered, both remained their gazes to each other. Their eyes didn't let go like it was a competition. Ren said that because he wanted to mock Guang Jin. Though they are always like that because they have been friends since middle school. The Lou group was the biggest stock holder of the YH Publishing corp. 

It was normal for them to meet and talk like this to each other. Ren Jiang was thoughtful towards his employees. Giving them all the help he could for the company's sake, while in front of Guang Jin, he was a competitive brat.

Guang Jin was used to his friend's language every time. Ren is also like this in every company gathering. Of course he will just brush it off, but today, this man likes to tease him to the bone.

"Uhhmm...E-E-Excuse me,?" 

Both men lifted their heads and looked at Yang who had a tray in his arms. "This is your coffee," Yang put the tray on the round glass table.

The cloudy dim aura between the two quickly vanished when Ren Jiang smiled, "Thank you, Yang," he said. 

Guang Jin watched Yang cheeks tinted red the moment Ren Jiang thanked him. He remained silent and watched his expression silently. He took his favorite mug and smelled the scent from the lid. "Thank you, Mr. Chen," 

Yang just bowed after hearing the CEO thanked him. Guang Jin didn't see the pink tint on Yang's cheeks, he didn't see the change of Yang's expression when Ren Jiang was the one who said that. He felt a little bit down, he frowned and mumbled, "Whatever,"

Ren Jiang stood up,he didn't even move the other cup of coffee, "Mr. Li, We will be going now, we are running for lunch time." 

Yang was surprised when Ren Jiang grabbed his wrist and let him follow his pace. He glanced at Guang Jin then said goodbye.

Ren Jiang was walking so fast in the hallway that Yang needed to do bigger steps just to catch up with him. He wanted to ask the man to let him go but he was too shy.  Until they entered the elevator.

Silence crawled between them since they are the only people inside.

"Uhm..Manager?" 

Ren Jiang spun his head to the male behind him, "Yes, Yang?"

Yang averted his gaze and looked down. "H-Hand, m-my hand," he uttered. 

Startled, the other male let him go and apologized for dragging him without letting go. Ren Jiang said that he was running for the lunch time because he was indeed a little bit hungry. Yang brushed it off even if he felt awkward. 

***

"Do you like it?" 

The straw in his lips made a crumple sound the moment he took another sip of his iced coffee. He was busy looking at the small tree beside their table outside. Their seats were beside the coffee shop. It has a big umbrella and a comfortable view of the sidewalks.

"Yang?" 

Yang jolted, almost felt his soul flee away from his body, "Y-Yes?!" he exclaimed.

Seeing his small reaction, Ren Jiang laughed. The male in front of him was like a cat who got scared by a cucumber. "I am asking if you like it here, but based on your expression I guess the answer is YES," He stated.

Yang put down his iced coffee on the table, "I like it here, Manager! This place is so relaxing," he replied.

Ren Jiang smiled at him. "This is my favorite place, I also go here on weekdays," he said. He also took a sip from his coffee, still eyes fixed on Yang. 

Yang looked at the piece of cake on his plate then he looked at the cup in front of Ren Jiang. He was the only one who got the cake. "Manager, do you hate sweets?" he unconsciously asked. 

"Why did you ask?" Ren Jiang stared at the male and smiled.

Yang quickly averted his gaze. He was always seeing the man smile but when it was only the two of them , he felt a little bit awkward. If he was going to describe Ren Jiang, he was like a price knight. Silver gray hair almost covering his forehead. His eyes were also gray and calm like the sky. Broad shoulders and hard arms, must be hitting the gym.

Ren Jiang was taller than him, the same height as Guang Jin. He had this friendly aura around him everytime he was facing people. You couldn't deny that he was handsome. 

"Is it because I didn't order a cake?" 

Yang was flustered. The man saw him through. He lowered his head and said, "I feel shy because I am the only one eating here"

Ren Jiang scoffed and giggled. "You don't need to feel embarrassed when you are with me, I am your team manager after all...It is my job to take care all of my subordinates,"

Yang got it and felt a little embarrassed once more. Yes, Ren Jiang was their team manager, he was just treating him to lunch because he worked hard. The man was just giving him a reward.

Yang shrugged his shoulders, 'What am I even thinking?' he thought.

When they went back to the office, everyone was already there. Ren Jiang went back to his office after accompanying Yang to his own cubicle. His officemattes surrounded him and murmured something. "You must be very close to the team manager," one of them said.

Yang couldn't help but sighed. "What are you talking about guys? He just treated me to lunch because I finished all my work today,' he defended himself. 

One of his co worker tapped his shoulders, "You don't want to go with us but you go with the team manager, how unfair,"

One of the female employees circled around him, "Do you guys know the rumours about our team manager?" she whispered it to them.

Since she started it, some of their office mates have also gathered around Yang secretly. "What is it? I thought it was all false?"

"I also thought that it was false, but one of our ex officemates saw something,"

Yang massaged his nose and turned away. He didn't like this kind of gossip so he had no care. He instead focuses on his monitor screen. He was planning to go home early today and sleep a lot. 

"What? Our handsome team manager is gay?!" 

"Sssshhh!!!! Keep quiet!!! According to my friend, he saw team manager going in to a hotel with a man clinging on his arms,"

Yang was stunned, he was completely frozen. His mind went blank for a second while processing the words he just heard. Their handsome team manager is gay. It means that Ren Jiang liked men not women. He wanders for a second then he remembers how Ren Jiang would avoid his female co-workers when they were asking him to join them.

Yang jolted when one of his officemates smacked his back. "The team manager must have some interest in you, newbie," His face was calm but Yang could see the disgust in his eyes.

That feeling of disgust crawled to his system that he almost got goosebumps. "What are you talking about?" Yang tried to remain calm, "It will never happen, because I'm not gay," he sternly said.