Rent (YiZhan)

Chapter 2

Author notes: This is my first attempt writing YiZhan. English is not my first language, so please forgive my mistakes and awkward writing. This is NOT for profit. I don't own them. AU and maybe OOC.

Thanks to CALActorsTypist for editing this.

Chapter 2

Yi Bo was dead on his feet. He had not been that exhausted like... never in his life. He had been working non-stop for two months already. After accepting Seungjoo's offer, he got himself an apartment. Well, that was a euphemism for the real shithole he lived in. His life has changed so much, that it was unrecognizable.

He had been the youngest son of a wealthy family, with all the right connections to make it big in this world, and now...he was nobody.

He had put himself entirely into his job. It was not that boring. He had met all sorts of people while working. Politicians, actors, singers, and high-end escorts, both male and female, were the most frequent clients. Some of the later kind had even propositioned themselves to him; either for pleasure or for business. They thought he would be a worthy acquisition for their companies. Now, he had an entire collection of business cards. He didn't think he could sell his body so freely, but sometimes he wondered. This shit was so hard.

As for the other kind of proposition, he honestly wasn't interested. He wanted nothing of the sort. No strings attached for nothing. He had learned the hard way that any personal relationship came with compromises. Nothing was unconditional, as his own father had taught him.

Today was a special day. A new client was supposed to arrive from China. Since he was the only one in the company that spoke Chinese, this was going to be his assignment. It was somewhat different since the client intended to spend four months in the city, and had hired the company for the whole time.

So now, Yi Bo would serve this client during that period of time 24/7. Of course, this arrangement came with a juicy paycheck, and that was exactly what Yi Bo needed in order to pay for his education. He had been hesitant at first. For a Chinese client to be able to pay that sum of money, it was very likely they moved in the same circles as his family. He didn't want to embarrass them... even more.

So he researched the client's name a little. This client was some kind of genius that came from the working class. So it was very unlikely they met or were acquainted with the Wang's.

So here he was, at the airport waiting for the private jet to arrive. He was drowsing off when the jet actually landed. He readied himself and took a look at his reflection in the mirror.

His hair was longer than ever since he didn't want to spend a cent on something that was not urgent. He now used a ponytail to keep himself groomed. He added an earring in his left ear just because, as it gave him a dangerous look without looking like a criminal.

His black suit was neat as well as his shoes. He had always been a neat and well-kept person, and he wasn't about to start letting himself go just because of his situation.

He looked in the rearview mirror and his breath went away.

Descending the staircase was the most enticing male he had ever had his eyes on. With a dark suit underneath a brown trench coat he looked so handsome. Yi Bo thought he was a few years older than him, maybe in his mid-twenties. He was wearing aviator glasses and that did wonders to add a mysterious aura to this guy.

No way. I can't be around that angel 24/7 and keep it together, the young man thought. 'But you have to,' he reminded himself.

The older man was taller than him by a few centimeters. He walked gracefully like he was perfectly in control of his slim, well-proportioned body. His skin looked like fine porcelain. He just looked... ethereal.

He approached the car with firm steps. Yi Bo was already out of the car, keeping the back passenger door open for Mr. Xiao. Yes, that's how he would refer to him.

He bowed slightly to show due respect to his boss for the next four months. Mr. Xiao surprised him when he bowed back. It was not customary for a client to do that. The older man took off the sunglasses and revealed the most expressive eyes he had ever seen. And then, Yi Bo's legs threatened to fail him. Oh my God, this man can't be more perfect, his treacherous mind supplied.

Mr. Xiao got in the car, Yi Bo was activating the partition when the older man stopped it.

"Please don't."

"Yes, sir."

Mr. Xiao's face revealed nothing. Not a single emotion was on it. Yi Bo, checked from time to time while driving towards Mr. Xiao's penthouse in a building near Seungjoo's apartment. The address alone screamed a huge pile of money. Mr. Xiao put his sunglasses on, and suddenly Yi Bo felt nervous without knowing why. Soon they arrived. He parked the car, opened the door, and asked, while the house staff took care of the luggage.

"Sir, at what time am I needed tomorrow?

Mr. Xiao looked pensive. Yi Bo swears he saw the faintest smile on those luscious lips, while the man answered.

"Eight o'clock... Mr..."

"Wang Yi Bo, sir."

"See you ... Yi Bo."

Yi Bo was speechless. The way that man said his name was enough to give him wet dreams for a lifetime.

And that is exactly what happened to him that night.