Chapter 14: Jealousy

Chapter 14: Jealousy

Du Yang didn't even bother to look up at He Lin, and said coldly, "Let go!"

Before He Lin could let go, Du Yang had already pulled away.

"Du Yang, don't be shy. This is my family's company. Let me show you around." Instead of getting angry, He Lin leaned in even closer to Du Yang.

Du Yang instinctively moved closer to Chen Miao to avoid He Lin.

"No need." Du Yang's voice was even colder as he refused outright.

He Lin was convinced Du Yang was just shy and playing hard to get, so he tried to step forward.

Chen Miao suddenly stood up, blocking Du Yang while maintaining a smile. "Young Master He, please mind your manners. Du Yang has rejected you."

As a spoiled rich kid, He Lin naturally looked down on an employee like Chen Miao. He eyed Chen Miao disdainfully and spoke cockily.

"Who do you think you are? Mind your own business! I like..."

Before he could finish, He Zhou slapped He Lin right across the face. "You ungrateful son! What nonsense are you spouting!"

He Zhou was breathing heavily with rage. Usually, his son was chasing after that bastard of a son from the Lu family, but as long as there was no trouble, he didn't bother to stop him.

He never expected this brat to go crazy during the contract signing with the Fu Group.

Chen Miao was representing Fu Yan, and the person he brought was also one of Fu Yan's people.

This brat wanted to ruin the He family business!

"Dad! You hit me!?" He Lin looked at He Zhou in disbelief.

How could his father hit him in front of Du Yang? How could he ever face Du Yang again after that!

Ignoring the sting on his face, He Lin craned his neck to look behind Chen Miao. "Du Yang, it doesn't hurt. My dad was just joking. Don't be scared, let me take you out."

He Zhou's eyes bulged with fury as he stepped forward, grabbed He Lin by the ear, and yanked him back.

"Dad! Dad... it hurts, it hurts..."

He Lin was overpowered and didn't dare struggle too hard, afraid his father might actually twist his ear off.

"Chairman He, the contract can't proceed today. Let's sign another day."

Chen Miao had already put away the contract and shielded Du Yang as they walked out.

"Hey, Special Assistant Chen, it's a misunderstanding." He Zhou dragged He Lin by the ear and chased after them.

"Chairman He, settle Young Master He first. I'll come another day." Chen Miao turned around and refused He Zhou's attempt to keep him.

As luck would have it, the elevator was on the top floor. Chen Miao didn't hesitate and took Du Yang inside.

He Zhou knew that offending Chen Miao today meant offending the Fu Group.

Even angrier, he grabbed the thick contract from the table and threw it at his ungrateful son.

"You good-for-nothing! I'll beat you to death!"

He Zhou had a hot temper and didn't go easy on his son when disciplining him.

He usually gave him the best food and clothes, bought him whatever he wanted, not expecting him to expand the He Group, only hoping he could maintain it.

But now, before even officially joining the company, he had ruined the most important deal.

Cries of pain filled the conference room, but none of the outside employees dared to go in and mediate.

Not that they wanted to; that brat deserved a beating.

Chen Miao took Du Yang out of the elevator, got straight into the car, and drove off.

Neither spoke on the way.

Chen Miao knew Du Yang was exceptionally good-looking and must have many admirers, but he never imagined that He Zhou's son would openly harass Du Yang so arrogantly during the contract signing.

On the other party's turf, they had the numbers advantage. If it came to a fight, he and Du Yang would be at a disadvantage.

Chen Miao wisely chose to leave the scene first; his top priority was protecting Du Yang.

He was definitely going to tell the boss all about this!

Only after they had driven a long way did Chen Miao speak. "Du Yang, are you okay?"

Chen Miao felt bad for the kid. He had just started his work experience and encountered something like this. It might traumatize him.

He needed to help him get past it.

"I'm fine." Du Yang sat quietly in the passenger seat, eyes fixed ahead.

"Don't be afraid. You might occasionally encounter harassment in the workplace—not just women, but men too." Chen Miao continued to reassure him. "If something like this happens again, I'll protect you. I won't leave you behind."

A warmth rose in Du Yang's heart as he turned to look at Chen Miao. He gave a small smile. "Thank you, Special Assistant Chen. I really appreciate what you did just now."

Du Yang couldn't understand why He Lin had suddenly become so keen on him in this life.

If Chen Miao hadn't helped him today, he probably would have been disgusted by He Lin again.

Whether He Lin was genuinely interested in him or was sent by Lu Yu to flirt with him, in this life, he would no longer be weak.

At worst, he would drag them all down with him.

Chen Miao pulled over by the roadside for a moment and told Du Yang to wait in the car.

Five minutes later, when Chen Miao returned, he was carrying a small cake.

"A little dessert will cheer you up."

Chen Miao placed the small cake on Du Yang's lap and started the engine to head back to the company.

Du Yang thanked Chen Miao, running his fingers over the transparent cake box, quietly gazing at the beautiful little cake inside.

It was the first cake he had ever received in both lives.

Fu Yan was such a good man, and the people around him were good too.

From the moment he learned that Du Yang had gone on the field trip with Chen Miao, Fu Yan found himself thinking about Du Yang often during work.

He didn't know if the kid was getting used to it or if he liked it.

Whether Chen Miao had taken good care of him.

What Chen Miao had taken him to eat for lunch.

Realizing that his mind had wandered again, Fu Yan pinched the bridge of his nose in frustration, stood up, and went to the break room to get some water.

He had barely taken a few steps out of the office when he ran into Chen Miao and Du Yang, who were just getting out of the elevator, loaded with bags and packages.

Fu Yan furrowed his brows slightly. This kid had changed into a different outfit and looked striking.

Du Yang was really good-looking; this outfit made him look so obedient, as if he was easy to push around.

Unconsciously, Fu Yan pressed his thumb to his index finger. Chen Miao had bought him these clothes.

Du Yang was also holding a small cake in his hand, also bought by Chen Miao.

These two didn't look like they had been on a business errand; they looked like they were coming back from a date.

Fu Yan felt even more annoyed.

"Chairman Fu, would you like some water? I'll get it for you."

Du Yang quickly handed the things in his hands to Chen Miao, took two steps forward, and reached for the cup in Fu Yan's hand.

Fu Yan didn't move and said coldly, "Go wash your hands first."

"Oh." Du Yang hesitated for a moment, then hurried to the break room to wash his hands.

Chen Miao wanted to speak up to defend Du Yang, but Fu Yan spoke first.

"Put your things down and come to my office."

"Yes, Chairman Fu. I also have something to report to you."

Chen Miao didn't dare delay. He put Du Yang's small cake and old clothes into Du Yang's cleaning room, and placed Fu Yan's tea in his office.

After washing his hands, Du Yang took the cup from Fu Yan, but Fu Yan was still cold and aloof.

Du Yang was used to Fu Yan's cold demeanor and didn't mind. He brewed a new cup of tea and brought it to Fu Yan.

He then went back to the cleaning room to change clothes and started cleaning the restroom.

In the office, Fu Yan leaned back in his office chair, expressionlessly looking at the assistant sitting opposite him, his voice flat. "You took him shopping for clothes? And bought him a cake?"

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