"We need to talk," Eric walked into the lab, early morning .

He had decided that Hui needed to get a dose of reality asap . Else his love saga would drown even before it floats .

"Good, you are here . I was planning to come look for you later today," Hui said in a light tone .

"No, you need to first listen to me . It is high time that you make a straight forward and bold move and at least let Jia Li know that you are interested in her . You have no idea about what all is happening and can happen in a short span of time," Eric was agitated since last night's scene .

There existed an easy camaraderie between that guy and his boss' girl . And that didn't bode well for the Hui camp . He had not seen her this animated or happy in the entire span of her employment with them .

"You are absolutely right and this time I have a plan," Hui replied .

"No, you aren't understanding what… what, you agree with me and YOU have a plan?" Eric looked at him in astonishment .

Hui gave him a slightly superior look and nodded .

"That night when Ms . Lin went back home early, I spent a lot of time pondering over whether she and the complexities which she brought along with, were something that I wanted to include into my life . Eventually, after all a.n.a.lysing all possibilities, I reached the conclusion that she is definitely worth it . Hence, I decided that I needed to increase our proximity and give us a chance to know each other better . As of this morning, I have asked her to join me at the lab every day . There is a new client coming in and I want her to solely handle the project on our behalf with them . Since I would be working out the nitty gritty of the same personally, we would end up working together for longer hours," he explained succinctly .

Eric's mouth was agape all through the time when Hui was explaining his thought process to him . He started to clap, once his friend finished speaking .

"I see that love has improved your brain cells further, though they were sharp enough already . I never thought that I would say these words to you but you have compelled me to – I am proud of you, my boy", he said .

While coming towards the lab, he had thought that he would have a tough battle ahead waiting where he would have to first convince Hui to recognise the need for action and then propel him towards the same . Well, he had shown today who the boss was! Beware Jia Li, Ying Hui is coming for you .

Two weeks later

"I don't understand the blasted man . Is tormenting me his sole purpose in life? Every day for the past three weeks, he has been writing to me . But no mail since the past two days . Why?? Now, I am sitting and wondering if he is unwell or has he given up since I have not replied to even a single mail of his or… unfair, d.a.m.n unfair," Jia Li muttered to herself .

Quickly refres.h.i.+ng the screen for one last time, she gave herself a mental shake and went into Hui's cabin .

Before the boss arrived, she wanted to get few things in order, as he liked . During the past fortnight, she had been roped into work in close quarters with Mr . Ying . Initially, she had been apprehensive about the change in her profile . Mr . Ying had asked her to join him in the active working of the project rather than being involved only at the administrative level . As time had pa.s.sed and she had started to understand the workings better, she began to enjoy the learning and the doing .

A client wanted to use the new techniques developed by Earthly Matters to make their existent process more economic yet environment friendly . Though it involved a revamp of the client's current processes to a large extent, they were willing to do this as a long term investment . It was one of the biggest projects which Earthly Matters had undertaken and Jia Li felt honoured that she had been chosen to work upon the same .

In just two weeks, she was already speaking with the project manager on the other side regularly and was completely updated and informed about the future course of action . Mr . Ying had been a revelation to work with . He was thoughtful, kind and extremely patient, much to her surprise . She had come this far, mostly due to his guidance during all this time .

While her days were thoroughly consumed by work, evenings had been owned by Wei . He had shown up in front of her office every evening . They had watched plays, explored different eateries and ended the evenings with the customary walks . It had been delightful .

Jia Li caved in front of Weis endearing persistence and nodded her head mutely . We need to talk, Eric walked into the lab, early morning . He had decided that Hui needed to get a dose of reality asap . Else his love saga would drown even before it floats . Good, you are here . I was planning to come look for you later today, Hui said in a light tone . No, you need to first listen to me . It is high time that you make a straight forward and bold move and at least let Jia Li know that you are interested in her . You have no idea about what all is happening and can happen in a short span of time, Eric was agitated since last nights scene . There existed an easy camaraderie between that guy and his boss girl . And that didnt bode well for the Hui camp . He had not seen her this animated or happy in the entire span of her employment with them . You are absolutely right and this time I have a plan, Hui replied . No, you arent understanding what… what, you agree with me and YOU have a plan? Eric looked at him in astonishment . Hui gave him a slightly superior look and nodded . That night when Ms . Lin went back home early, I spent a lot of time pondering over whether she and the complexities which she brought along with, were something that I wanted to include into my life . Eventually, after all a.n.a.lysing all possibilities, I reached the conclusion that she is definitely worth it . Hence, I decided that I needed to increase our proximity and give us a chance to know each other better . As of this morning, I have asked her to join me at the lab every day . There is a new client coming in and I want her to solely handle the project on our behalf with them . Since I would be working out the nitty gritty of the same personally, we would end up working together for longer hours, he explained succinctly . Erics mouth was agape all through the time when Hui was explaining his thought process to him . He started to clap, once his friend finished speaking . I see that love has improved your brain cells further, though they were sharp enough already . I never thought that I would say these words to you but you have compelled me to – I am proud of you, my boy, he said . While coming towards the lab, he had thought that he would have a tough battle ahead waiting where he would have to first convince Hui to recognise the need for action and then propel him towards the same . Well, he had shown today who the boss was! Beware Jia Li, Ying Hui is coming for you . Two weeks later I dont understand the blasted man . Is tormenting me his sole purpose in life? Every day for the past three weeks, he has been writing to me . But no mail since the past two days . Why?? Now, I am sitting and wondering if he is unwell or has he given up since I have not replied to even a single mail of his or… unfair, d.a.m.n unfair, Jia Li muttered to herself Quickly refres.h.i.+ng the screen for one last time, she gave herself a mental shake and went into Huis cabin . Before the boss arrived, she wanted to get few things in order, as he liked . During the past fortnight, she had been roped into work in close quarters with Mr . Ying . Initially, she had been apprehensive about the change in her profile . Mr . Ying had asked her to join him in the active working of the project rather than being involved only at the administrative level . As time had pa.s.sed and she had started to understand the workings better, she began to enjoy the learning and the doing . A client wanted to use the new techniques developed by Earthly Matters to make their existent process more economic yet environment friendly . Though it involved a revamp of the clients current processes to a large extent, they were willing to do this as a long term investment . It was one of the biggest projects which Earthly Matters had undertaken and Jia Li felt honoured that she had been chosen to work upon the same . In just two weeks, she was already speaking with the project manager on the other side regularly and was completely updated and informed about the future course of action . Mr . Ying had been a revelation to work with . He was thoughtful, kind and extremely patient, much to her surprise . She had come this far, mostly due to his guidance during all this time . While her days were thoroughly consumed by work, evenings had been owned by Wei . He had shown up in front of her office every evening . They had watched plays, explored different eateries and ended the evenings with the customary walks . It had been delightful .