Chapter 92
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Mu Cai’s expression was somewhat dreamy.
Standing by his side, the person as bright as black marbles stared unfocused in Li Yu’s direction, his charming, reddish lips slightly ajar, seeming utterly disbelieving.
Li Yu’s deep gaze fixed on Mu Cai’s lovely wet lips for a long while before timely saying, “I didn't agree to him. Although I am not averse to some light S and M play, I have no interest in him.”
It was more than just a lack of interest; he was downright repulsed.
Li Yu was attractive from a young age and grew up in a small town on the outskirts where the law and order were chaotic, unimaginable to those living in the stability of the city. There were many who coveted Li Yu over the years, their stares lascivious and nauseating, their actions vile and underhanded, especially after his parents died.
As a result, Li Yu — from middle school until before entering university — was a top-performing good student at school. But outside, he was a notorious bully who could take on an entire street single-handedly. He loathed anyone who dared to covet him, let alone those who wanted to play such perverse games that were insulting.
Except for Mu Cai.
After Li Yu nonchalantly dropped the hint, he saw the person beside him release a sigh of relief. Then, Mu Cai smiled and replied, "Is that so? That's good."
Mu Cai had recovered from shock. When he first heard the news, his mind was in a whirl from the revamped cognition. Now that he thought about it, there were many queens in the letter circle, as well, which made the idea of an 'S' submissive and an 'M' dominant not such an unusual thing.
One could only say that the concerned guy had niche taste.
Mu Cai was somewhat relieved while taking this into consideration. After all, according to the original plot, he had this kind of preference. Though it only touched the surface without reaching the level of extreme degradation, Mu Cai felt that it was inappropriate, and the main character might not accept it.
Fortunately, it seemed that Li Yu was not extremely opposed to this, which made Mu Cai breathe a sigh of relief. He wouldn’t be able to force anyone, let alone actually trying. Considering Li Yu’s physique - picking up a 28-inch suitcase stuffed to the brim with ease, the victim in the end would probably be Mu Cai himself.
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The elevator ascended quickly, and after the two exchanged a few words, it stopped at the floor housing Galen Technology’s offices. The heavy suitcase slide silently across the carpeted floor, entirely absorbing the sound that should've been a rumbling noise.
Mu Cai led the way into the company's office area. At once, several heads popped up from behind computer screens, surprised gazes from behind thick-lensed glasses stared at them, their anticipation visible within an instant.
"Hello, boss!"
"Good morning, boss!"
"Boss, you're looking good today!"
"..."
Mu Cai waved at each employee with a smile and enthusiastically introduced the person beside him, Li Yu. Li Yu was cold by nature, even when working as a waiter at the club, his face was rarely graced with a smile. However, at this moment, looking at the person next to him whose eyes were curled into crescent shapes under the bright light, the corner of his mouth could not help but lift into a smile.
The long-term employees, charmed by Mu Cai, were now witnessing a newcomer personally introduced by the boss, and that newcomer looked rather good too. They naturally began to greet Li Yu, by the association of affection for their boss.
Lin Xingchen, who had a separate office, was already alerted by the commotion outside. His room was warm, so he was only dressed in a dark blue shirt, with the first two buttons undone. With his long legs striding, he walked out.
Upon seeing Lin Xingchen, Mu Cai quickly hooked his arm around Li Yu’s shoulder and said with a smile, "Hello, Brother Chen. This is the newcomer I told you about. He's a first-year student at 'S' University. He's fantastic!”
This time, Mu Cai's tone when addressing 'Brother Chen' was a bit different from usual - a bit softer.
It sounded like he was acting spoiled.
Li Yu keenly picked up on this.
He turned his head to look at Mu Cai, noticing that the smile on the other's delicate and fair face had grown even bigger.
A strange feeling of discomfort surged in Li Yu's heart for some reason.
He didn't like seeing Mu Cai treating others in this way.
Li Yu turned his head and saw Lin Xingchen leaning against the glass door.
Dressed in a shirt and trousers, with his thick black hair combed back to reveal his smooth forehead, Lin Xingchen looked calm and composed, the epitome of a mature business professional. This "Brother Chen" that Mu Cai spoke of was also looking at him. Although his expression was calm, Li Yu perceived a hint of unfriendliness in his attitude.
Lin Xingchen paused for a moment before he looked at Mu Cai and smiled. Raising his eyebrows, he asked casually, "Oh? Is this Mu Cai's new boyfriend?"
New boyfriend.
With these words spoken, the atmosphere on the scene suddenly changed, becoming quite delicate.
The programmers, who usually relied on watching palace dramas to relieve stress, immediately sniffed an unusual scent in this remark.
Slightly sour.
The office area of Galen Technology became quiet, leaving only the sound of keyboard typing and the flowing water in the fish tank. The old employees in the cubicles stared at their computer screens, seemingly focused on typing code, but in reality, they were all like rabbits with their ears perked up, waiting to hear the gossip. The light from the computer screens reflected on their glasses, casting a pair of eyes shrouded in a strange glow.
Approaching the end of the year, they were working overtime and exhausted, but they didn't expect there would be such a drama to watch at the end of the year!
Lin brother is truly deserving of his reputation. Although his words were a bit sour, the amount of information contained in just this short sentence was enormous! Everyone present knew that young President Mu was a notorious playboy; his boyfriends changed monthly, and the number of people he had dated could circle the company!
However, such matters were usually known and not discussed, let alone mentioned in front of Mu Cai's partners. Now that Young President Mu brought someone back, Brother Lin seemingly unintentionally said such a sentence, piercing the paper-thin wall of secrecy! If this newbie truly was Mu Cai's new boyfriend, who knows what he would think after hearing this!
It was unexpected that the seemingly mature and calm Brother Lin, when finally speaking, made such a remarkable statement! It was not known when he took a liking to young President Mu, or how much pent-up resentment he had, but he didn't hold back!
As for what the newbie would do?
Everyone secretly glanced at Li Yu through the reflection in their glasses.
Hearing these words, the smile on Li Yu's face remained unchanged, while the corner of Mu Cai's mouth fell slightly. The young man with an angelic face opened his bright and innocent eyes wide after hearing this, with his rosy lips slightly parted, presenting a confused and innocent expression. He looked bewildered and aggrieved, making him appear even more endearing.
It was a beauty explosion!
The employees in the cubicles couldn't help but collectively gasp under their breath.
Mu Cai didn't know why Lin Xingchen asked such a question when introducing the person, and most importantly, the other party's tone sounded a bit strange. Afraid that Li Yu might feel embarrassed, he quickly said, "Not a new boyfriend!"
When he said that, Mu Cai even added, "He's here to intern at our company. I've mentioned it to you before, Brother Chen."
Despite those words, Mu Cai's hand on Li Yu's shoulder hadn't come down all this time. This protective posture had already explained everything. Even if the newcomer wasn't Mu's boyfriend, it seemed he was being considered as a potential target of Mu's pursuit.
Moreover, Mu's continuously raised arm seemed a bit tired, as the new guy appeared to be taller than him.
Li Yu seemed not to feel the gazes falling on him. His face was still smiling, and at this moment, he leaned closer to Mu Cai, glanced at him gently, and then turned to look at Lin Xingchen with modesty and manners, "Brother Chen misunderstood; I am here to intern at the company. Cai Cai is taking care of me, saying it includes meals and lodging, and it matches my major, which is very suitable for me. Although I am not Cai Cai's boyfriend. I think someone who wants to be his boyfriend will be very happy."
Upon hearing this, the veteran employees in the small cubicles couldn't help but want to give Li Yu collective thumbs up: Such a calm and composed newcomer, well-versed in the art of playing innocent, had a promising future indeed!
His words were watertight, very modest, and the intimacy and longing revealed in his language made Lin Xingchen's face stiffen for a moment.
He had been in the workplace for so many years, and as the most capable lieutenant under the chairman of the Rainbow Group, Mu Hong, he never thought he would stumble because of someone smooth talking today!
Truly, the younger generation is to be feared.
Hearing this, Mu Cai felt a bit guilty. After all, according to the original plot, the protagonist was just lusting after the main character at this time, but did not want to develop feelings with the other party. However, now Li Yu, because of the kindness he received from him, was speaking up and explaining for him, but he didn't realize that he was still stubbornly and determinedly eyeing him to foster him.
The protagonist was really good.
Thinking of this, Mu Cai looked at the impassive face of Lin Xingchen opposite him, quickly pulled up one of Li Yu's arms, and said, "Brother Chen, you arrange a workspace for Li Yu, then. He is studying computer science, although he is only a freshman, but he is smart and studious. You guys from the project team can discuss which position he should join. I will first familiarize him with the company and help him sort out his luggage."
He spoke with a smile, his soft black hair falling down, making Mu Cai's face look even whiter, and a pair of stars seemed to be hidden in his eyes, sparkling.
The members of the project team were once again disturbed by his handsome appearance, and their mood to watch the drama instantly flew away. Especially, the young man standing opposite was talking ethereally and pleasingly, accompanied by a smiling face that vaguely meant coquetry, naturally, all the members of the project team could only nod vigorously.
Upon seeing everyone's enthusiasm, Mu Cai was also very happy. He thought for a while and added, "Everyone has been working hard before the New Year. I will spend this time with everyone, and besides the year-end bonus, I will give everyone a big red envelope!"
Employees of the project team were suddenly excited, but it was not because of Mu's red envelope but because they would be able to see him every day!
Their salaries were already high, and the pain of overtime work could only truly be alleviated by a beautiful person.
Seeing everyone happy, Mu Cai also managed to relax from the somewhat subtle atmosphere. He held the arm of Li Yu, the one without the suitcase, completely oblivious to the fact that with their size difference, this action made him look a bit like he was clinging to the other person: "Let's go, Li Yu, I'll take you down."
Li Yu smiled. "Okay."
As they were about to turn around, Li Yu seemed to accidentally raise his head, just catching the gaze of the person standing across from him.
Lin Xingchen's face had already shed its calm, revealing a dark look. He was staring straight at Mu Cai's dazzlingly white hand, and where it connected with Li Yu's arm.
The posture looked so intimate.
A cold smirk appeared on Li Yu's cold and abstinent face, fading away instantly. He lowered his head, tightened his arm, got closer to Mu Cai, and gently said in a voice that was neither too loud nor too soft, "Cai Cai, let's go."
He completely ignored the gaze behind him, which suddenly turned angry.
What's the point of others exerting their superiority again? Li Yu thought, Cai Cai's attention is now all on him, and this is his biggest victory.
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