Sun Shasha pouted. “Then I won’t quit either. I’ll stay and keep working like a horse.”
Fang Xihe clenched her fist.
Once she became a little rich lady, she would immediately quit this crappy job.
She just had to endure a little longer.
For now, she still needed this job to support herself.
Even if she had the ability, her original qualifications—just a fresh university graduate—wouldn’t guarantee a better job elsewhere.
The entire sales department was under a cloud of low morale all day.
Yet no one went to confront Zhao Jing.
Fang Xihe didn’t stay late.
She left right on time.
Sun Shasha followed her out.
Zhou Lin saw them leave and followed too.
Eventually, almost everyone in the sales department had left.
Zhao Jing came out with a file, saw the empty department, froze for a moment, and then her face darkened.
On the subway, Fang Xihe sent Shang Chenzhou a message: [I’m off work, on the subway. When will you be home? I’ve made dinner so we can eat together.]
The message went unanswered for a long time.
He was probably busy.
Twenty minutes later, Chenzhou replied: [I’ll be home later. Don’t prepare dinner for me.]
Fang Xihe thought for a moment, got off the subway midway, and switched to another line.
She bought a takeout portion of wontons from a small shop by the roadside.
At the office building entrance, the same security guard recognized her and smiled. “Here to see Mr. Shang?”
Fang Xihe nodded. “Just bringing him something to eat.”
“Wow, Mr. Shang is lucky!”
“Uncle, I’ll go upstairs first.”
“Mm, go ahead.”
Fang Xihe took the elevator up.
This floor had several companies. Fang Xihe arrived at the office area of Eggshell Technology.
Inside, two people were surrounding Shang Chenzhou.
One was Han Junshao, the other Fu Tang.
They were discussing work.
A male employee was nearby.
Was it just the four of them in the company?
Fang Xihe didn’t disturb them and waited at the door.
Han Junshao noticed her first, narrowing his eyes. “What are you doing here?”
Unwelcoming was written all over his face.
Fang Xihe knew it was all the result of the original owner’s past mistakes.
She couldn’t explain, so she smiled and greeted him. “Hello.”
Han Junshao said, “Who asked you to come? Leave. We’re working.”
Right after he spoke, someone pushed him from behind, making him stumble into the opposite wall.
He was about to curse when he turned and met Shang Chenzhou’s icy gaze.
He rolled his eyes in silence and glared at Fang Xihe as he left.
Fang Xihe didn’t care about Han Junshao’s attitude and cheerfully handed the packed wontons to Shang Chenzhou.
“Eat quickly, they won’t stay fresh long.”
Chenzhou took them.
“Have you eaten?”
“No, not hungry. I’ll eat later.”
“Come in.”
“Will this affect your work?”
“It won’t.”
“Oh.”
Fang Xihe pressed her lips into a smile and followed him in.
Fu Tang noticed her and asked in surprise, “Why are you here?”
Fang Xihe remained calm. “I was afraid Shang Chenzhou wouldn’t eat properly, so I got him something to eat.”
She wouldn’t call him ‘hubby’ in front of outsiders.
Chenzhou glanced at her but said nothing.
Fu Tang felt struck by lightning.
“Why are you suddenly being so good to Chenzhou?”
“He’s my husband. Isn’t it normal for me to be good to him?”
Fu Tang stared.
He looked at Chenzhou, who, as usual, showed no expression.
Then his gaze returned to Fang Xihe.
This woman seemed different from before.
He had seen Fang Xihe several times before.
Pretentious, fake.
When she first chased Shang Chenzhou, she was sweet and coquettish, pretending to be gentle, always clinging to him.
Once she got him, her attitude changed. She often avoided him, and her looks toward Chenzhou showed disdain.
He, a veteran in matters of love, noticed clearly.
Fang Xihe was not suitable for Chenzhou.
Yet the clever Chenzhou seemed bewitched, insisting on marrying her, borrowing money to rent a house, and buying a diamond ring.
He and Han Junshao had tried to persuade him but failed.
He thought Fang Xihe wouldn’t agree to marry Chenzhou, so he didn’t worry too much.
But that day, Chenzhou came to the office and gave each of them a handful of candy in red packaging.
He said it was wedding candy from him and Fang Xihe.
They were stunned, unable to understand why Fang Xihe agreed to marry him.
Both were worried for Chenzhou.
They believed Fang Xihe didn’t genuinely like him.
As Fu Tang was lost in thought, Chenzhou led Fang Xihe to a corner.
They shared the wontons, one bite at a time.
Fu Tang twitched.
Fang Xihe didn’t want to eat, but Chenzhou insisted on feeding her, using the same spoon.
Her face burned.
After finishing the bowl, Chenzhou covered it, stood up, and went to throw it away.
Fang Xihe followed closely.
“Weren’t you full? I should have bought two portions.”
Chenzhou said, “It’s fine, there will be a late-night snack later.”
“Oh, you’re pulling an all-nighter?”
“More or less.”
“That’s tough.”
“This is a critical period.”
Startup times are always hard.
“Hubby, your efforts will pay off.”
Fang Xihe encouraged him sincerely.
Chenzhou looked at her deeply.
His free hand reached out and held hers.
His palm was warm and dry, giving an unspoken sense of security.
In the office, employee Xiao Yan whispered to Fu Tang, “Chenzhou and his wife seem so close.”
Fu Tang squinted. “You know nothing. This is just an act.”
“Ah? They don’t seem like it. They look sweet together.”
“That woman is pretending.”
Xiao Yan was confused.
Fu Tang was genuinely worried for his friend.
Han Junshao came out of the bathroom and saw Fang Xihe holding Chenzhou’s hand. His face darkened.
No matter how sweet things looked now, Chenzhou would pay dearly later.
This hypocritical woman clearly did not genuinely like Chenzhou.
After throwing away the trash, Chenzhou accompanied Fang Xihe to the subway entrance.
Fang Xihe held his hand, looking reluctant to part.
“I’m leaving now.”
Chenzhou rubbed her head twice. Her hair was shiny and soft.
“Go in and lock the door at night.”
“Mm.”
Fang Xihe entered the subway station, glancing back multiple times. Only after Chenzhou was out of sight did she return to her normal expression.
She patted her face hard.
Could she start acting in the entertainment industry in the future?
She was a natural.
Chenzhou returned to the company, and Han Junshao and Fu Tang immediately approached.
Han Junshao said, “Chenzhou, don’t be fooled by Fang Xihe. She’s pretending.”
Fu Tang said, “Exactly. Stay clear-headed. Don’t fall into the trap of gentleness. Fang Xihe has bad intentions.”
Chenzhou’s expression turned cold. He glanced at them. “You’ve crossed the line.”