Yu Yan arrived in the office with Wang Lei's creamy coffee along with a tuna sandwich. With her already settling it on the table, she allowed herself to sit on the couch and then eat since she also made a share for herself.

As Wang Lei thanked her with a nod and a smile, he then saved the documents—already done with half of what he's going to do tomorrow. With a stretch, he then took a small sip of his coffee, Yu Yan starting a conversation.

"With the documents that you did and updated in your email, is there something that you want me to do?

"

"Yes,

" Wang Lei immediately answered, putting his cup of coffee down as he leaned comfortably on the rest of his swivel chair.

"Just put a short summary and updates of the changes and print it so that in the morning, it's already prepared on my desk.

"

"Alright,

" Yu Yan said, already taking a bite of her sandwich.

With them already in a comfortable silence, Wang Lei wanted to change the topic as he noticed that it was always a topic about work when it comes to them being together. As he released a small sigh, Yu Yan looked at him, chewing on her sandwich.

"Oh! Do you want me to leave?

"

"Oh, no, no,

" Wang Lei immediately answered, also taking his sandwich as he now stood up and sat beside her, with his coffee carried on his other hand.

"It's just that since we're together, can we not talk about work and then have a topic that's anything under the sun?

"

With this proposed and suggested, Yu Yan blinked her eyes a few times, nodding slowly once as she cocked her head to the side.

"Alright… but what should we talk about, then?

"

Wang Lei didn't expect her to be so willing about this. He thought that Yu Yan would feel uncomfortable because of what they have shared a while ago and because of what they talked about a while ago as well.

However, Yu Yan showed how mature she was—not letting the past hinder her.

Thus, what Wang Lei didn't know was that deep down, Yu Yan was conscious of him noticing her uneasiness through the beating of her heart.

She's actually grateful that she can conceal her feelings good enough because of how long she had worked for the CEO.

"Hmm…

"

Wang Lei took another bite of his sandwich. With him actually enjoying how it was made, it's as if he wanted to request another slice but then again, eating too much in the evening is not always advisable.

"I'd like to know more about you,

" Wang Lei said, making Yu Yan arch a brow at him, letting out a soft chuckle.

"Oh, Wang Lei… there is nothing interesting about me other than my little Li Jie,

" she answered, taking a small sip of her tea instead, rather than her making a coffee for herself.

As she settled her cup on the coffee table in front of them, Wang Lei rested his back on the couch's cushion, asking a question instead so they could start a conversation about her.

"Well… at least tell me what your interests are? As it may seem like a small talk, it's good to start here, don't you think?

"

"True,

" Yu Yan agreed, nodding as she gave him a small smile that was enough to make his heart feel warm in his chest.

"Well… I could tell you how I was when I was young.

"

This introduction had actually gotten his attention. With him giving her an acknowledging nod, he further asked a question that is related to her suggestion.

"How were you when you were young?

"

"Well…

" Yu Yan started, tucking some tendrils of her hair behind her ear.

"I may have suggested it, but it's not actually something interesting,

" she added, Wang Lei just gesturing for her to continue.

"As a young lady… probably around college,

" she began, getting the full attention of Wang Lei. I was actually considered one of the most desired women.

"

With her laughing as she couldn't believe it herself, Wang Lei couldn't help but grin at her, interested as to why was that the claim.

"Tell me why,

" Wang Lei asked, Yu Yan shaking her head as she recalled what other men thought.

"I don't see myself that way… but they call me a simple beauty—like a woman with brains and wit. The latter part, I proudly agree. But the aforementioned? Maybe I may lack that confidence on my part. I always focused on my studies, so I never give so much thought on it.

"

"And?

" Wang Lei arched a brow at her.

"I'm guessing that you are getting more attention that what you wanted?

"

"Oh, you're right,

" Yu Yan agreed, rolling her eyes at him at the same time.

"Some men were courting me, but no one actually got my attention. Let's just say that they're not my type.

"

"Hmm…

"

Wang Lei then got interested, now getting his cup of coffee as he took a small sip.

"What is your type then, Yu Yan?

"

With that question coming from the CEO, her boss at that, Yu Yan hesitated to answer after she gave it a thought. However, with her finding it unusual that she is comfortable to talk about anything with him, she thought if it's because of the atmosphere that they are in now.

Both of them casual with each other since they know that they are alone at home and that the home is something where they can be themselves.

"My type of man,

" Yu Yan started, snapping herself out of her thoughts.

"I think it would have to be a man who is a gentleman—one that is smart and at the same time, gentle. Good looks is a bonus.

"

Wang Lei arched a brow at her.

"And you think that there are no men like that?

"

"Oh, there are,

" Yu Yan admitted, nodding at the same time.

"It's just that… I think that no one actually took my fancy. I tried giving some men a try, but as it progressed before, I just can't see myself with them, you know? Because of that, people say I'm hard to get.

"

Wang Lei smiled, actually liking this part of Yu Yan. With her really unique from those women who usually throw themselves at him, it made Yu Yan more desirable since she is not a woman who would always curry favor to him to get his attention.

He wondered if Li Jie weren't around as now that she is giving most of her attention to him… would he have succeeded in getting her attention?

With him not afraid to ask her a question, he took a bite of his sandwich, already finishing his slice. He then spoke, making Yu Yan blink her eyes a few times.

"Do you think… that I could get your attention before if we met earlier before work and before Li Jie existed?

"

Yu Yan was true to herself. With a grin coming to her face, she immediately shook her head, not hesitating to answer his question.

"No. To be honest, if I'd met you, I won't succumb to your ways. I hate womanizers.

"

"Ouch,

" Wang Lei reacted, feigning hurt as he put his hand on his chest and winced.

"Never hesitating to answer honestly, huh, dear?

"

With both of them already laughing out loud, they suddenly silenced when they locked eyes with each other. With them unknowingly thinking about the kiss, Yu Yan suddenly spoke about it, catching Wang Lei off guard.

"You know… even if we kissed again right now, I could tell you that there is no meaning behind it and that I would feel nothing.

"

"Oh?

" Wang Lei smirked.

"Is this a challenge?

"

Yu Yan cocked her head to the side.

"Perhaps.

"

Wang Lei couldn't help but get interested on Yu Yan. With him also commenting on what she said, Yu Yan smirked, as if she was under in the impression of him challenging her as well.

"Like you claimed it, I may find it nothing as it was something that had happened so suddenly.

"

Both of them chuckled again. As they inched in closer, their face near each other's, Yu Yan's breath fanned over his lips, slightly sending shivers down his spine.

"Then… shall we give it a test?

"

"You dare challenge me, Yu Yan.

"

"And you to me, too.

"

And without them even knowing, both of them closed their eyes, allowing themselves to kiss each other. With Wang Lei's lips softly brushing against hers, both of them felt a tingling sensation course through their body, as if experiencing their kiss for the first time.

As it was something different compared to their kiss that happened a while ago, Yu Yan felt different this time, allowing even herself to kiss him back and even initiated it with him.

The moment they broke away from their kiss, they just smiled at each other as if claiming that it was just a baseless kiss when in fact…

Their heart started beating crazily inside their chest, both of them thinking at the back of their mind that this kiss indeed meant something.

But is it just because of the sudden moment?

Or something else?

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