Chapter 92: Pile of crap
The very next day after Ray left, Ye-Jin moved back to her parent's house i.e., the grand and old Park mansion. What came as a surprise to her and the whole Park family was Liu Bo following her to the Park home.
Ye-Jin was confused to see Liu Bo entering the house right after her. She was in the middle of greeting her parents but was rudely interrupted by the youngest Liu sibling barging in like she owned the place. Ye-Jin was surprised would be an understatement.
Bo: I am just doing what my brother asked me to do!
Liu Bo scoffed at Ye-Jin's surprised face and cleared the doubts gathered on the ungrateful woman's face. As she didn't have any qualms with elder Parks, she greeted them politely and asked for their permission to stay with them for the time being.
Park Hu-ye and So-jin were more than happy to have her stay. They were the only two people living in the big house and the addition of another person would make the place lively.
Ye-Jin inwardly sighed and quietly went into her room and shut the door. She was already missing Ray and didn't have time to bother about anything else.
Ye-Jin never expected that she would be this lovesick and unreasonable. It felt as if her PMS had arrived early this time around.
The Park parents looked at the closed door of their daughter's room and exchanged worried glances. They knew what she was going through but they didn't know how they should help her.
Liu Bo felt irked by Ye-Jin's attitude. She was biased against her and Ye-Jin's every action would prick her like a thorn in the eye. She took it upon herself to reassure the worried set of parents.
Bo: (softly) uncle auntie, don't worry. Ye-Jin will be alright. I am here with her. I'll make sure she feels better.
So-Jin smiled gratefully at Liu Bo and invited her to have breakfast with them. Hu-Ye nodded at her in approval and was satisfied by her soft and sweet temperament.
Half-an-hour later Ye-Jin came out of her room, formally dressed and speaking with someone on the phone. She still had that tired lifeless look on her face but she wasn't the type to let it affect her. Filled with a purpose in mind Ye-Jin walked out of the house to her work after reassuring her parents about her well-being. Liu Bo didn't wait around. She followed her like a tail.
***
A week after Ray's departure went in a blur.
Ye-Jin was a little out of sorts for the first three days. She was absent-minded with her work and family. She spoke less, ate less, smiled lesser and everyone around her noticed. Many sympathised with her but some were annoyed with her constant moping. The annoyed people included her best friend Aera and Liu Bo.
Aera was busy preparing for her wedding but she made time in between her busy schedule the second day to accompany Ye-Jin to her favourite places. She hoped to cheer the sulking woman up and get her to smile like before.
But to her great dismay, Ye-Jin spent her day with Aera moping and day-dreaming. She was lost in her own world and failed to match the enthusiasm of her friend. Liu Bo had joined the girls- behaving like a spoon- with the excuse of her brother and was constantly throwing small jabs at Ye-Jin- which she could care less about.
When Ye-Jin sighed for the hundredth time Aera put her hands up in the air, frustrated. She glared viciously at the moping girl.
Aera: That's it! Ye-Jin!
Ye-Jin: hmm?
Aera: Will you quit doing that? It's becoming annoying already!
Ye-Jin: (confused) doing what?
Aera: Moping around like someone ran over and killed your cat! Honestly girl, I really don't understand why you're being like those lovesick fools in the dramas we used to laugh at!
Ye-Jin: (startled) do I really look that miserable?
Aera: (nodding) yes you do. And cheer up babe. It's not like you guys broke up or are on a break. He has gone away for some time and he'll come back sooner or later.
Ye-Jin: (sighing) I am just worried about him Aera. I haven't been in touch with him since he left.
Aera: (surprised) what?! That brat! How irresponsible of him?! I'll straighten him out when he's back!
Ye-Jin: (chuckling) No, he has already warned me about some things before he left. It's just that I can't quit worrying.
Aera: (patting her hairs) ok then I'll not beat him up but when you're like this people will misunderstand. They'll assume the worst. Please cheer up, will you? Imagine how he would feel seeing you look like a zombie day in and day out?
Ye-Jin nodded with a little smile as a promise to Aera and herself. She knew that she was dragging others down with her and it wasn't a good thing.
Fortunately, Liu Bo was inside the changing room trying on a cute shirt she liked and thus, the girls got a few minutes of privacy to themselves. Otherwise, she would've created a storm in the store to avenge the disrespect towards her brother.
***
Thus, starting from the fourth day, Ye-Jin turned over a new leaf.
She came out from her misery-filled phase and faced the days ahead with genuine smiles and enthusiasm.
No matter how much she thought, the end result was the same- she could not continue living like a pile of crap. How was she going to stand on Ray's level if she continued living like mud? He was the young master of Liu family and it would be shameful for her if she continued to wallow in self-pity and sadness. She wasn't that worthless yet.
The Park parents were pleasantly surprised to see the new spark in her eyes. They were glad that Ye-Jin came around and learnt to handle the separation in the relationships.
Liu Bo was surprised to see the ruthless and active side of Ye-Jin.
She had initially thought her to have been relying on her father and elder sister to handle the company. She didn't know of her talents or capabilities.
As time passed by Liu Bo grew to respect Ye-Jin for her dedication and intelligence. She accompanied her every day for work and saw her deal with problems, organize the resources, make profitable decisions, handle the disrespectful people with elegance and take bold steps to expand the family business. She was in awe seeing the efforts Ye-Jin put into her work life and for her family.
But that didn't mean she had started to like her.
It was still a long way to go.
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Sanchi94 For those who are confused,
Ray and Ye-Jin have some communication problems.
They can't contact each other.
We'll meet Ray soon.
Chapter 93: Thugs
Time passed and Ye-Jin immersed herself into her work. The more she was busy the more she didn't think about Ray and the dangers he was facing.
Ye-Jin and Liu Bo had stayed the same for the most part of it. It could be said that their relationship neither improved nor deteriorated. Both of them shared the same roof but stayed clear of each other- at least Ye-Jin did.
Liu Bo usually spent her time and energy trying to mock Ye-Jin and get a reaction from her to pass the time but the latter didn't give her the attention she was craving for.
Being the head of a huge conglomerate was not an easy task thus, she could rarely spare any effort towards a young girl who was hell-bent on making things difficult for her out of pettiness.
The lack of reaction from Ye-Jin dampened Bo's fighting spirits and her fiery temperament. She was learning how to control her emotions under Ye-Jin's care.
Sometimes, Ye-Jin covertly assigned her tasks to complete so as to help alleviate her boredom. And Matt was stuck in between ladies acting as the mediator. He was getting pretty good at it too. Ye-Jin was satisfied with her secretary and sent him on a vacation for three days as a reward.
It was nearing the end of two months after Ray's departure and Ye-Jin was working late one fine night in the office. Liu Bo returned after taking care of some personal business out in the city.
She inwardly sighed looking at the lone figure of a woman sitting in front of the computer, analysing the data. In the beginning, she felt annoyed but now she could only admire her.
Bo: (taking the initiative) did you eat?
Ye-Jin was mildly surprised when she heard the question. She had assumed that she was alone in the office. She smiled when she saw Liu Bo trying to avoid her face and looking everywhere else.
Ye-Jin: Not yet. You?
Ye-Jin didn't take her eyes from her computer to spare the girl from feeling awkward. But there was an obvious laughter swimming in her eyes.
Bo: Uh... No.
Liu Bo didn't know how she should continue. She didn't even know why she took the initiative to speak with her. It came as a surprise for her too.
Ye-Jin: I'll be done in five minutes. Will you join me for dinner?
Bo: (reluctantly) o...k.
Ye-Jin nodded satisfied with the development. After two months of cold shoulder and ignorance, they were finally progressing. She had observed the subtle changes in Liu Bo towards her. Her dislike had faded long ago and she had been waiting for the proud little girl to make a move first. And the time was finally here.
***
The dinner was a quiet affair. None of them spoke and finished their meal in silence. It didn't feel awkward to Ye-Jin but Liu Bo was the one who was feeling awkward.
She didn't like the feeling but she was trying to come to terms with Ye-Jin in her and her brother's life. She didn't like her but she was accepting the facts. She was no longer the hot-blooded shortie who couldn't stand the sight of the woman in front of her.
When the time came to settle the bill Ye-Jin beat her to it.
Ye-Jin: (smiling) My treat.
Liu Bo wanted to reply sassily but the genuine smile in the former's eyes shut her up. She silently nodded and left with Ye-Jin.
Unfortunately, the girls were stopped by a group of thugs while waiting for the valet to bring the car around.
Ye-Jin was surprised seeing those menacing faces. It was a high-end restaurant and it was not possible for people like them to linger around there. The security and privacy of the place were that good. But given the present situation, it meant only one thing. There was some kind of foul play.
While she was busy analysing the situation, Bo was engaged in a fearless verbal battle with the menacing faces. She was warning them to not try anything funny and leave quietly. Ye-Jin raised an eyebrow looking at the fierce stance of the little woman. She was protectively standing in front of her and it warmed her heart.
No matter what happened, Liu Bo was loyal to her brother and she would protect Ye-Jin at any cost.
Ye-Jin: (placing a hand on Bo's shoulder) Calm down. They won't dare harm us.
Bo: (frowning) huh?
Ye-Jin didn't say anything else but smiled down at her. She didn't have an ounce of worry in her body. Soon a number of cars pulled up and surrounded them. Matt hurriedly got down from a car and so did several burly looking men, all dressed in black and armed.
Matt: (worried) boss! You're alright?
Ye-Jin: We are ok. Deal with them.
Saying so, she left the place with Liu Bo in tow by getting in a nearby car.
Ye-Jin didn't speak as she was the one driving but Bo was bursting with questions.
Bo: (reluctantly) you knew?
Ye-Jin: hmm?
Bo: you knew about the attack?
Ye-Jin: (nodding) yes I knew about it.
Bo: h-how?
She felt ashamed at her carelessness. How was she going to face her brother if she let any harm come to Ye-Jin?
Ye-Jin: (smiling) I have my ways. Don't worry, I'll let you handle them later.
Ye-Jin had been vigilant since the time she was almost molested by a drunk pervert. It had been an act of revenge planned by one of the former directors of the company whom she had gotten rid off. And the recent plan to harm was also done by one such unsatisfied soul. She didn't have time to deal with all of them individually.
Given, Liu Bo's capabilities she was more suited for jobs like this. Ye-Jin was sure that Bo would eliminate the last of the leeches trying to harm her without mercy. After all, she was the daughter of Yi Qing, the woman feared by all.
The adventure of night left Bo filled with admiration for Ye-Jin. She had slowly but surely started to make a place for Ye-Jin in her heart. All the previous negativity was washed off and a new canvas was being painted in more positive and vibrant colours in her mind.
Her impression of the older woman changed drastically and she somewhat came to genuinely care for her- not just because her brother told her to.
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