I Can Hear Everyone’s Inner Thoughts - Chapter 23

Chapter 23: Rui Ya’s Thoughts

Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation

Half an hour later, Rui Ya walked into Clair’s office.

“Can’t you knock on the door? This is my office, after all.”

“What are you talking about? I’m a Senior Manager now. Be more respectful!” Rui Ya raised her head and said.

“Okay, Manager, may I ask what’s the matter? I’m gonna start working now.”

Looking at Clair’s serious expression, Rui Ya pursed her lips in boredom.

“I’ll treat our department to dinner tonight. You should come too,” Rui Ya invited.

“Your department?”

“I’m the Senior Manager of the marketing department now. I’ve just taken up my post, so I definitely have to declare my sovereignty,” Rui Ya explained.

“I’m not from your marketing department. Why are you inviting me?” Clair turned on his computer and got ready to work.

“Why aren’t you happy? I’m doing this for your own good!” Rui Ya coldly snorted and said.

“For my own good?” Clair did not understand.

“Where did the clients of the designers in your design department come from? I’m the Manager of the marketing department now. I’ve specially taken care of you, and you’re still unwilling?” Rui Ya’s face fell as she looked at him with an expression that said: Don’t you know what’s good for you?

Rui Ya’s words made Clair stop what he was doing. He really did not think of this. Rui Ya’s words did make sense. His goal was to become the top designer in the industry. To accumulate experience, he needed a large number of customers. Therefore, it was necessary to build a good relationship with the marketing department.

After that, Clair’s expression towards Rui Ya was no longer as impatient as before.

“Thank you!” After a moment of silence, Clair thanked Rui Ya sincerely.

“At least you still have some conscience! After work, don’t forget!” With that, Rui Ya left the office.

“She seems to have some good points too,” Clair muttered to himself.

At seven o’clock in the evening, Clair finished the design preparation work on Anna’s side, and then the official construction could begin.

Rui Ya also came to the office again.

“Let’s go. We’re waiting for you,” Rui Ya urged.

Clair tidied himself up and looked at Amelia’s office. She was still working at her desk and was very engrossed in her work. No wonder she could make Dawn Design one of the top design companies in Lund City at such a young age. A person’s success was not easy to come by. As many glorious moments as there were dark moments!

“Why don’t we call Amelia along?” Clair suddenly said.

“Amelia? She wouldn’t go. She wouldn’t leave the company unless she worked until ten o’clock every day. If there was a chance later, she would definitely treat everyone to dinner when the art exhibition project is held.”

Clair did not say anything more and left the company with Rui Ya.

Half an hour later, more than 20 people from the marketing department, including Clair and Rui Ya, gathered at an izakaya.

The izakaya’s name was quite straightforward. It was called ‘Tavern’. The izakaya was not spacious, but it could accommodate all of them.

“Boss, everyone can take a bottle of sake and a serving of each of the signature dishes.” Rui Ya seemed to have come to this place often, so she ordered the dishes very skillfully.

“Alright, please wait a moment.”

After ordering, Rui Ya sat beside Clair.

“Let me introduce everyone. This will be the most outstanding designer in our company in the future, Clair. I admire him very much,” Rui Ya stood up and introduced.

Clair was a little embarrassed. Although what he said was what he wanted to achieve, it would be too awkward to say it out loud. Even if he was not shy, he still felt a little embarrassed.

“Everyone, please take care of me!” Clair could only stand up and smile awkwardly at everyone.

After introducing Rui Ya, she sat on the stool and turned to Clair as if she was asking for credit, “How is it? I’m a good friend, aren’t I? As long as I’m in the marketing department, you won’t lack customers!”

“How are you going to thank me?” Rui Ya asked with a faint smile.

“You asked me to come! Don’t think of taking advantage of me!” Clair quickly said.

“Humph! Other people are eager for me to take advantage of them, but you’re the only one who’s aloof!”

“Boss! Serve the sake first!” Rui Ya, who was a little angry, urged.

Soon, the boss gave everyone a bottle of soju.

Rui Ya took the sake and stood up again, saying to everyone, “Everyone! I know that many of you are not convinced by me, but you don’t need to be convinced by me because I don’t care about you at all. However, since I’m now the Senior Manager of our marketing department, you are my people. I will never let you be bullied and will think of ways to fight for the best interests for you. All you need to do is work hard! Cheers!”

He had to admit that Rui Ya had a very charming personality. After hearing this, many young girls from the marketing department looked at Rui Ya with light in their eyes. They also wanted to become a domineering woman like Rui Ya!

The others did not care whether they were convinced by Rui Ya or not. At this time, they also agreed with Rui Ya’s words and raised the liquor in their hands to drink.

Clair looked at Rui Ya and changed his mind. ‘This woman is quite charming!’

After three rounds of drinks, the atmosphere in the izakaya became lively. Everyone was no longer as distant as before and began to chat casually with each other. Even the bald man came to find Rui Ya to toast.

It was rare for Clair to have such an experience, so he no longer restrained himself. In addition, he was pulled by Rui Ya and drank a lot of sake.

When he drank the sake, he did not feel anything at first. But after a while, he felt a little dizzy.

“Clair, are you still a man? Get up and continue drinking with me!” Rui Ya mocked.

“Are you saying I’m not a man? Ha!” Clair immediately expressed his dissatisfaction. He sat up, picked up the bottle of sake, and poured it into his mouth.

“Hahaha! Now we’re talking!” Rui Ya was very satisfied with Clair’s performance and drank with him.

Round after round, it did not end until midnight.

Outside the izakaya.

“Manager, we’ll go back first. See you tomorrow.”

“Alright, see you tomorrow!” Rui Ya could not even stand properly. If it was not for Clair’s support, she would have fallen to the ground.

Soon, everyone left, leaving only Rui Ya and Clair.

Looking at the swaying Rui Ya, Clair shook his head helplessly. “Where is your home? I’ll send you back.”

“My home? My house is… in… your heart!” Rui Ya spoke incoherently as she poked Clair’s chest with her finger.

“Her alcohol tolerance is obviously average, but she had to drink so much. She’s crazy now that she’s drunk.” Clair smiled bitterly.

“Where do you live?” Clair asked again.

“Yes… At…” Before Rui Ya could finish her sentence, she threw herself into Clair’s arms and stopped talking.

“Hey! Don’t get drunk yet. You haven’t said anything yet!” After calling for a long time, there was no response from Rui Ya. Clair sighed.

“I shouldn’t have come!” Clair had no choice but to bring Rui Ya home.