The upper management staff were shaken by his words and fought to get out of the elevator while the doors began to close. All of a sudden, one of them ran into the closing doors and yelled while taking a step, only to step on someone else’s foot and cause that person to scream. In the end, after some pushing and tugging, everyone managed to get out of the elevator.
As for Su Jiu, she had found a way out through the crowd. She looked at the men behind her pushing at each other and let out a dismissive look. Fortunately, I got out earlier. Otherwise, I would’ve been squeezed by them.
After the group of upper management staff had come out of the elevator, Han Qing held the hand of the lady behind him expressionlessly and took her into the elevator. As she was pulled into the elevator, Yan was too embarrassed to look at anyone. She finally let out a sigh of relief after the doors of the elevator had closed.
Meanwhile, the upper management staff who witnessed that began to gossip.
“Who’s that lady? Is she President Han’s girlfriend?”
“There’s no way; she looks so young. Also, isn’t President Han always unwilling to date anyone? Why would he quietly do this all of a sudden?”
“I’ve long heard that President Han’s been on the lookout for a date. We shouldn’t have let an outsider get him; I knew I should’ve introduced my daughter to him. Look, it’s too late now.”
“You’re right. Had I known that President Han was into younger ladies, I would’ve introduced my daughter who has just turned eighteen to him.”
The others were scornfully looking at those talking.
“Liu, are you listening to yourself? Have you ever considered your daughter’s feelings?”
“That’s right, Liu. What kind of a father are you?”
“What the f*ck? What’s wrong with that? She’s not underaged, and I don’t think you guys are any better. You guys were also thinking about introducing your daughters to President Han. It’s a known fact that he doesn’t smoke nor drink, and he’s also extremely wealthy. Who doesn’t want their daughter to marry him?”
“What a shame… By the way, who’s that lady earlier? Do any of you know her?”
Standing next to them, Su Jiu could no longer tolerate all their gossip. She interrupted, “Guys, if you’re interested in President Han’s private life, why don’t you just take the elevator up and ask him yourself?”
One of them responded, “We wouldn’t dare to do that. Secretary Su, you work closely with President Han. Do you know who that lady is? Is she from a rich family? How come none of us have seen her before?”
“That’s right. Secretary Su, how did she end up being with President Han?”
“Share with us how she did it. Perhaps we might still stand a chance in the future.”
These words rendered Su Jiu speechless. She squinted and sized them up. “Who’d have thought that this is what you guys have been up to? Before you continue dreaming about marrying your daughter off to President Han, the lady you saw earlier might just be the future Mrs. President Han.”
The crowd was stunned.
“So, what you’re doing right now is basically trying to split them up. Do you think this is acceptable?”
Being accused of that, the crowd were embarrassed. They rebutted, “Secretary Su, you can’t put it that way. By the looks of it, it seems like they’re just dating. Who can be sure that she’s going to be the future Mrs. President Han?”
“That’s right. From what I reckon, she’s just an ordinary lady. She may not be the future Mrs. President Han. Does she even know anything about the company?”
“Exactly!”
Su Jiu became agitated as she heard these words, and the smile underneath her eyes had slowly diminished. She let out a callous smile, “Are you trying to say that he should marry someone who can contribute to his career?”
“Of course! What’s the point of marrying someone who can’t be of help to your career? Do you just marry her for nothing? On the other hand, someone like you, Secretary Su, would be a better candidate. I can tell you’re capable and independent; it’d be very fortunate if President Han were to marry you.”
Su Jiu’s mouth twitched. “Sorry, I’m afraid I’m already married. Besides, let me tell you; I’m in no way helping my husband in his career. He and I have separate jobs and we work together to create a happy family. This is what matters the most. Thank you for complimenting me, though. Still, you shouldn’t get married if getting married only means that you’re getting a helper for your career.”
Her words silenced everyone.
“What? Do you disagree with me? Let me put it another way. Let’s say that one day, someone is marrying your daughter only because of her background, and that person doesn’t treat her well at all. Would you, as a father, be happy?”
The crowd remained silent.
“What do you say? See, this is how selfish we are and how often we impose double standards. Next time, before you comment on anything, please consider it from a different perspective. Another reminder: since President Han has finally found someone after all these years, no one in his or her right mind should do or say anything that’s not helpful.”
“Secretary Su, you…”
“I’ve said my piece. I have to go now.” Secretary Su decided to ignore them and walked away in her high heels.
After she left, the rest of the people glanced at each other and began throwing shade at her.
“What’s wrong with Secretary Su? Why was she so mad? Does this have anything to do with her? Didn’t we compliment her earlier?”
“Oh well, you can never understand women. It’s like my daughter who changes her mood so easily because of something that I say. Though, I’ve never thought that someone as capable as Secretary Su would react this way too.”
“Women will be women. We should try to sympathize.”
“Come to think of it, I do agree with what she said. Our President Han attracts a lot of women, but none of them worked out. This person might just be the future Mrs. President Han.”
The rest of them did not know how to respond.
After entering the elevator, Yan and Han Qing had no idea what was taking place out there. In a split second, the two arrived on the level in the building where the president’s office was.
After being held in his arms, which was witnessed by the management of the company, Yan felt herself blushing after she was finally able to stand straight. She was so embarrassed that she dared not walk too quickly when she walked out of the elevator with Han Qing.
Han Qing then asked, “Why are you walking so slowly? Do you want me to carry you?”
Yan was startled and shook her head hard, insisting, “I don’t!” Then, very quickly, she followed suit and entered the office.
What happened earlier was something that she would never want to experience again. As Han Qing needed to work, Yan decided to wait for him in his office. When it was time to go home, the two left the office together to get dinner before Han Qing sent her home.
Just like that, the day was over.
