Chapter 448 - GLOOMY ATMOSTPHERE
On Monday, John Lu went to the company early in the morning. He had a good rest on Saturday and Sunday. That's why his mind was fresh.
He saw some employees entering the elevator. He strode forward to catch the elevator. "Hello, good morning everyone," he greeted everyone whom he faced.
"…Good morning… sigh…" Lisa replied in a depressed tone.
Her dejected expression made John Lu blink in confusion. "Huh? What's wrong?" He was worried something bad happened with the project.
Diana answered in Lisa's stead, "Our Managing Director is engaged." Her downcast expression made John Lu think that her husband had just died.
Looking at those two unmarried women, John Lu cocked his head on the side. "Managing Director… Yuan Mo? Is he engaged? Where did you hear it from?"
Lisa stated, "Everyone in the company knew. President Mo himself announced it in the forum. It is said that his wife, Madam Mo, declared it in front of our Managing Director's friends and schoolmates."
Diana shared her opinion, "I think madam Mo did it because she didn't want her son to be taken by a western girl."
"Is that so?" Arthur finally opened his mouth. He commented, "I heard that the Managing Director had his eyes set on the girl he got engaged to."
Lisa retorted, "Are you for real? He was single just before he got engaged."
Arthur raised her hands showing that he surrendered. "Easy! I know you are upset but I'm telling the truth. I've seen two videos of their engagement. Apparently, our Managing Director had no clue about his engagement. However, when Madam Mo announced the engagement, he carried his fiancée to the stage and put on the ring. He even kissed her passionately."
"Aww! Isn't he romantic?" Diana cupped her face and put on a dreamy expression.
John Lu scratched his cheek and stated, "I think he is younger than you people. Why are you so obsessed with him?"
Lisa responded, "Why can't we have a crush on someone younger than us? Although he is young, he is handsome, smart, and intelligent. And, his attitude, oh… where will I get a man like him?"
John Lu's eyebrow twitched. He didn't say another word. He felt someone patting his shoulder. He looked at the person and saw Arthur.
Arthur said, "John, don't you feel offended? Are we any less than the Managing Director? We got looks, brains, and whatnot?"
John Lu pondered about it and then said, "I think the problem is with our age. Women these days like younger men."
"That's utter nonsense!" Arthur would never admit that even if it's true.
" As if you are anything close to our Managing Director." Diana stomped on his foot.
"Oww!" Arthur quickly moved away from her. In the narrow elevator, he couldn't possibly go that far. He brushed his blonde hair with his long fingers and challenged Diana, "Fine, you think your so-called handsome Managing Director is the best among the best? I will prove you wrong. Starting from today, John and I will capture the hearts of as many women as possible."
John Lu was startled. "Wait, why am I included? I don't want to be compared with a guy someone younger than me."
Lisa stole a glance at him and commented, "I thought you were the same age as him."
"I'm three months older than him," John Lu proudly said. "That's why I don't want to compete with him. All I want to build my career. I'm not here to case after skirts."
Arthur leaned on him and said, "You cannot abandon your comrade in the middle of the warm. It's cowardice."
"Oh yeah? I don't mind if you call me a coward when it comes to a woman," John Lu stated firmly.
Arthur tried to persuade him, "Now, don't be party popper. I know you are the loyal type. What if you get a woman of your taste. You guys can marry later and live happily ever after. You don't' have to thank me later. How about that?"
The elevator door opened and John Lu got off the elevator. He said, "Although I was into Disney movies when I was little, I'm not a Disney prince. There is no 'happily ever after' term in the real world." His glum expression showed how disinterested he was.
"Oh wait-" Arthur followed behind him.
"John, you are here early today. You too, Arthur." Roosevelt saw them and came forward.
"Yes, good morning, boss," John Lu greeted him.
"I came early to soothe the young maidens' hearts," Arthur answered.
Roosevelt frowned remembering something. "Yeah, now that you mentioned it, what happened to the ladies in the department. They looked like their souls have been stolen by someone."
John Lu explained, "That's indeed the case. Our Managing Director is engaged. That's what made them sad."
Roosevelt was surprised to hear that. "Is that what it is? Sigh, come on! He is a child!" He knew that Mo Yuan got engaged but to think every girl in the office was depressed because of that news was unbelievable.
Arthur warned him, "Tell that in front of his face. You will lose your job."
Roosevelt brushed his hand. "Don't worry. He is mature for his age. Moreover, he isn't as petty as you think. But to think he got engaged just after I told him to get a girl, it makes me feel I'm the culprit for every woman's sadness."
"You better not tell this to the ladies," John Lu advised him. Who knew what would they do if they heard Roosevelt's words? They would think it's his fault that their dream husband wasn't single anymore and curse him to death.
Roosevelt nodded in agreement. "All right, I won't. By the way, since we are talking about the Managing Director, I remember he told me to tell you that he wanted to see you."
"Huh? Why me?" John Lu was confused.
"Yes, why is our new intern needed to see our Managing Director?" Arthur sang along.