Chapter 196 - 196 Director Sheng Is Proud

"Welcome back, Director."

"Good morning, Director."

"Director, let me help you with that."

All kinds of greeting sounded as soon as October stepped inside the bustling reception area of the very first floor of the Halo Company. Their smiles were so geniune and bright as they looked at October. 

The employees already noticed the slight change in October before and there were also all sorts of rumors and gossips that rose just recently one thing after the other. There was even that scandal where their Ice Director was involved. However, although they all like gossips and wanted to talk about those, they were all level-headed people.

Everyone have one secret or two, irregardless of the heaviness of that secret. 

"Good morning." October replied to each of those people who had passed by her and had greeted her; the usual routine she had. However, there was a slight difference this time. It was that despite her calm and cold atmosphere, a slight smile almost unnoticeable was gracing her stunning face. 

This was a major blow for the employees. It felt like their hearts were pierced by the arror of love and sighed in infatuation. They went into a daze as they looked at their Ice Director who they looked up to until she had vanished from their sights. 

Their director had really changed! In a good way! She was still calm and collected but the air around her had somewhat changed. They could not find the right word to describe it but it was evident that it was a good thing. Also, their director was getting more and more beautiful and glowing. 

They will not yet know what was in October that made her seemed glowing. Not until in the next few months wherein her belly will start to bulge. 

"What was that? It felt like I had just saw a goddess." 

"The goddess had just smiled at me. I felt like I'd be so lucky for life."

"I think I can work forever."

"I'm glad I was early to come."

"Okay now." A clapping sound so loud was heard and echoed in every corners of the huge lobby area. 

The employees then turned silent before turning toward the source of the sound only to find a man in his grey business suit and a kind smile on his face with white streaks in his dark hair. 

"Good morning, Director Sheng." They all greeted and slightly bowed.

Director Shen nodded his head, feeling quite helpless at the employees, "Everyone should stop chatting now and go back to your work." 

"Yes, Director." They replied and literally srammed away from the loddy.

Director chuckled and shook his head slightly before making his way toward teh elevator, followed by his sectetary. 

"Director Park really is popular with the employees, even on other departments." The secretary quietly commented but was enough for Director Sheng to hear it. 

"Yes, she reallly is quite a lady. She's still young but had fought fairly to get to where she is now. Because of that, she was praised by th higher ups and looked up to by the younger employees. She was not only a beautiful young lady but also a hard-working and diligent one who has skills and great work ethics." Director Sheng said with a proud look on his face and entered the elevator. 

"I guess she really is a compitent one." The secretary nodded before pressing the elevator number. The door closed and the elevator started to lift.

"Do you not look up to her, Qiqi?" Director Sheng asked with raised eyebrow as he looked at his secretary who was with him for ten years now, standing beside him.

"I do admire her for that but I respect you more, Director." Secretary Qiqi, as what Director Sheng had addressed her, said without an ounce of hesitation in her voice.

Director Sheng burst out laughing, his shoulders shaking. His back then straightened and put his hands behind him. "Is that so? Thank you for that."

Secretary Qiqi fell silent for a moment before opening her mouth to ask out of curiosity, "Director, it sounded like you are so proud about Director Park."

"Hmm...well, I guess I am proud of her. I had seen her struggle from the very beginning. I watched over her and saw her dedication and perseverance. You also noticed this, right?"

Secretary Qiqi was silent. She knew that Director Sheng was telling the truth. 

"It would be such a shame if she would one day vanish." He said. His voice feeling said and lonely. He already saw October as his daughter and had enjoyed her company. But now...

"What do you mean, Director?" Secretary Qiqi asked in confusion but before she could get an answer from Director Sheng, the elevator door opened with a 'ding' and he strode out of the elevator with a laugh.

Meanwhile, at the Office of the Assistant Director of Marketing, Yun Xixi was blankly looking at nothing while resting her chin on her hands on the table. Suddenly, she heard a click of the door and it opened. Soon, she saw the stunning figure of October. 

Her eyes instantly sparkled but it suddenly dimmed and her eyes lowered. 

"Good morning, Director Park." She greeted.

October looked at the unusual behavior of Yun Xixi. She was quiet and drained of energy, not the usual Yun Xixi she knew. Something was not right. Something must have happened. 

Although October was worried about what was going on with Yun Xixi, she chose to keep quiet for now and let her be. Also, she has a pile of work on her table. She could not let those doc.u.ments be delayed any longer. 

October walked inside her office and started to sort out the doc.u.ments based on their date of submission and the urgency of the matter. She was racing with time. She has to finish as much as she could. 

"Is Director still mad at me?" Yun Xixi bit her lip worriedly as her brows furrowed tightly. She took glances at the closed door of October's office and heard no movement. She was getting more and more frustrated.

She then remembered the cold treatment she received when October entered the office and her worry tripled. She was feeling listless. 

'Is Director mad because I did not tell her about what I (accidentally) said to CEO Song?' Yun Xixi gripped her hair with both hands and felt dizzy with worry. 

*Knock knock*

October heard the knocking of her door but did not tear her gaze from her laptop, "Come in."

Yun Xixi entered the room and felt uneasy as she slowly went to stand before October's desk. She was feeling nervous about what will October react. 

"Is there something you need, Xixi?" October nonchalantly asked when she noticed that Yun Xixi was quiet for a good while now. 

"Uhm..." Yun Xixi hesitated but still continued, "Are you busy, Director?"

"Yes, I am." October's reply totally shut Yun Xixi up. 

Yun Xixi turned pale. 'Director is really angry at me.'

October noticed that Yun Xixi fell silent again and was unmoving in front of her, she finally stopped working and looked at Yun Xixi and saw her eyes turning red with teary eyes. She was taken aback by this for a second but was immediately able to collect herself and remain calm. 

October sighed and leaned her aching back on her chair, "Xixi, sit down for a moment."