She was silence for a moment , then she ma.s.sage between her eyebrows " Use my money for now. I will find a way to pay back the compensation, don't worry for now. Just focus on the project." Because of her freelancing job before, she got a hefty pay for creating amazing designs even some company gave 10% of their profit to her as a grat.i.tude.

Everyone in the room felt touch that Zhou Qin Yang would go such length for the department, they suddenly feel motivated to work harder even a few of them don't mind using their own money too. Qin Yang smile as she manage to put them at ease.

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Later that evening, the whole design department (and plus Lee Jun Ting) had dinner as promised to welcome Zhou Qin Yang. The team gather at a Korean BQQ restaurant that Fu Hua had reserve early head of time. Jun Ting arrived late because he had to finish his work so the others begin dig in the grilling meat in front of them.

They all ate deliciously and had already forgotten the troubles earlier. Qin Yang warn them not to mention about using her money in front of Lee Jun Ting, she worried that he might help her.

In the middle of the feast, Fu Hua who is a little tipsy from soju decided to spice up the atmosphere " Miss Zhou, we are all gonna work together. Why don't we all get to know each other?"

" Sure. What do you want to ask? " Qin Yang goes along with the flow. Fu Hua smiles " What is your relations.h.i.+p with the president ? "

Qin Yang nearly choke on her meat hearing the question, she quickly swallow the food in her mouth. When she was about to clarify that they were just a boss and an employee, a deep and mellow voice from behind said " We are friends from high school. "

Everyone turn to the man behind Zhou Qin Yang, the president had arrive. He wasn't wearing his suit jacket so his well built body could be seen through his silky thin white T-s.h.i.+rt. The girls at the table could help but stare. Zhou Qin Yang however was not affected by his charm already because he has seen him so many times that she is immune to it. Everyone was stun for a moment how their president who has never allow female near him has a female friend. She glare at him: Stop giving me unwanted attention.

However, Lee Jun Ting respond back verbally " Are you that ashamed of being friends with me? "

Qin Yang didn't reply and turn back to her food, Fu Hua move aside then switch seats with a male colleague and let Jun Ting sit beside him so now he is sitting right in front of her. Jun Ting stare at her for a second before picking up his chopsticks.

Fu Hua intention to make the atmosphere lively became awkward when they watch the two of them eating quietly. She saves the situation " Ahem.. so you both were friends for so long. That means you both know each other well. "

She immediately thought this would end the topic but then Jun Ting took away the chicken meat on her plate and place it in her mouth " She doesn't like to eat chicken breast."

Qin Yang immediately shot a death glare at him " Don't steal my food. When are you gonna learn to ask ? "

" You aren't even denying it." he say it in a teasing manner.

Everyone at the table watch Zhou Qin Yang and Lee Jun Ting before them like some cute couple arguing over small things and the most shocking fact is this the first time they witness this side of the president. The cold and unapproachable image of him had disappear.

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After dinner, Lee Jun Ting paid for the bill. Lee Jun Ting and Zhou Qin Yang waited for everyone to go home before heading home themselves. Jun Ting offered Qin Yang a ride home, she originally want to deny it but then she thought this will be a perfect chance to sort things out with him.

As Lee Jun Ting was concentrating on the road, Qin Yang gave a serious look at him " You should not reveal our friends.h.i.+p to others that easily."

" So you really are ashamed of being friends with me ?" Jun Ting took a side glance at her before going back on the road. Qin Yang sighs " It's not that. Lee Jun Ting, you are an important public figure in the business world, the heir of Lee Corporation compare to me, Zhou Qin Yang who is just a commoner. What will the public think if they see us so close like this. It was fine back then because you were still getting ready for the business industry."

She then continued " Plus if you go around the company telling them about it, they might think I used you as a connection to gain my current position. "

Jun Ting understand where she is coming from, he just want to be closer to her, to make up the 7 years they lost plus he is Lee Jun Ting. Jun Ting said with a neutral tone " My people treats me respectfully and knows I hate scheming people, they are not stupid. "

" I know that but still.. you have to respect my feelings, I feel uncomfortable. When the day I prove my self worth then I can proudly say I am your friend. " she replies with a a.s.suring tone in return. Lee Jun Ting smile, this girl wants to prove herself for him that is enough for him. After all, she is no ordinary woman. She is the one that is gonna marry him. He nod at her meant he agree and he will wait.

Qin Yang then noticed that Jun Ting isn't using the road he sent her home before " Where are we going ?"