Chapter 93: A Fatal Blow

Although everyone has a heart for gossip, Xiao Chen is also a man of principle.

Even if he is very curious about the relationship between the president and this minor employee, he would not actually go and ask anything.

He is just an outsourced driver for Tengyuan Company; he cannot afford to get himself fired because of the Big Boss's gossip.

Therefore, he has been observing quietly in the dark these past few days.

In this era, where relationships are said to be complicated but are actually quite simple, stories about presidents and minor employees are not only found in novels and on television, but are also everywhere in real life.

Under Xiao Chen's observation, the conclusion he reached is that Zhou Xiaoru is undoubtedly the Big Boss's little lover.

He replied with a silly smile.

"You're overthinking it. Besides, what kind of relationship you have with the president, does that even need to be said? One can tell just by looking."

When Zhou Xiaoru heard him say this, she retorted instead.

"I think the one who is overthinking is you! The relationship between me and the big boss is not what you think; I am someone who has a boyfriend."

Once Xiao Chen heard this, his imagination ran wild.

So, it is a love triangle.

In the rearview mirror, as soon as Zhou Xiaoru saw that look of sudden realization on his face, she knew this guy was letting his imagination run wild again.

She was already too lazy to explain it to him again; in any case, her coming along on this business trip was already bound to incite public anger within Tengyuan Company.

Thinking of those women in the Personnel Department, she even felt a bit of lingering fear.

And these past two days, in the WeChat group established by their Personnel Department, someone tagged her every day, asking her to leak some handsome photos of Young Master Gu.

Although she had secretly taken a few shots, she never dared to post them in the end.

She was afraid that she would infringe upon a certain gentleman's portrait rights!

At the thought of this, Zhou Xiaoru couldn't help but slap her own head!

How could she only think of bringing gifts for the few people in her dormitory, and not think of bringing some local specialties for her colleagues in the Personnel Department!

No! Before leaving here tomorrow, she must find Gu Liyan to get an advance on her salary.

After returning to the hotel, she entered the elevator under the gaze of a crowd of female colleagues in the lobby again.

Zhou Xiaoru felt that she had already grown accustomed to their gazes.

These past few days, she had been receiving the attention of female comrades in every position at this hotel.

She couldn't help but shake her head and sigh inwardly: friendships are iron-clad, while men are like flowing water; why must they keep staring at her?

Tomorrow they are all going back; could it be that these women are going to follow Gu Liyan and leave too?

They are all passersby on the road; just taking a look is enough, why take it so seriously?

But there was one woman who was not like this.

When Zhou Xiaoru returned to the outside of the Presidential Suite, she happened to see two people talking at the entrance.

One was Zhou Ding, and the other was... Fang Qingkong!

Upon seeing Fang Qingkong, Zhou Xiaoru frowned immediately; she did not want to see this woman.

Every time she appeared before her, it was with sarcasm and full of provocation.

And after she slowly approached the doorway, sure enough, the temperament and gaze belonging to a vicious female supporting character came directly at her.

Zhou Xiaoru was caught completely off guard and, in a state of bewilderment, was directly slapped by the suddenly charging Fang Qingkong!

Zhou Xiaoru was stunned!

Zhou Ding, who was watching from the side, was also somewhat taken aback! What kind of scene was this!

At this moment, the lines belonging to a vicious female supporting character also made their debut.

"Zhou Xiaoru, this slap is for your shamelessness in always pestering Liyan, and you also splashed coffee on me yesterday; I will settle this score as well."

As she spoke, her hand reached out again.

Seeing this, Zhou Ding hurriedly stepped up to block the hand she was about to reach out with again.

At this moment, Zhou Xiaoru's "cosmic energy" was slowly activating, waiting to erupt.

In the past, when she was dating Gu Liyan, she was always the one compromising.

From the moment he told her they were not a good match, she told herself that in this lifetime, she would never wrong herself again!

Now, she had been slapped for no reason by this woman she detested so much!

A certain Xiaoru's "cosmic energy" was ready to explode at any moment!

Taking advantage of the moment Zhou Ding stepped in to block, she quickly grabbed Fang Qingkong's arm and followed up with a backhanded slap!

But this was not enough to vent her anger; she then pulled with great force, tearing a large hole in the tight purple lace dress Fang Qingkong was wearing today.

And that hole was torn right across the chest.

Instantly, the brassiere underneath was exposed.

This action not only shocked Fang Qingkong, but also left Zhou Ding dumbfounded.

Zhou Ding couldn't help but think to himself, was he doing something unnecessary? Why did he feel that this person didn't need his help at all?

At this time, Zhou Xiaoru sneered, her face stinging with a burning sensation.

But seeing the disheveled state of the woman opposite her, she couldn't help but feel relieved inside.

She couldn't help but mockingly say, "What era is this, and you're still acting out this kind of drama with me! Fang Qingkong, do me a favor and use your brain, will you? This routine of yours is already worn out."

As she spoke, she took a step forward, forcing the woman—who was covering her chest with one hand and her face with the other—back against the wall.

"What do you take me for, a punching bag, or a vent for your anger that won't fight back! You are way too shameless! Who are you to me! You want to fight me? Come on then! I'll accompany you to the end! I guarantee I'll beat you so hard even your parents won't recognize you!"

Fang Qingkong immediately lost her nerve, and her previous arrogant momentum was instantly extinguished.

At this time, Zhou Xiaoru continued.

"And! I will say this to you one last time today! If you have the ability, go ahead and snatch Gu Liyan away; if you don't have that ability, you might as well go home and think of a better script before coming back. Do not drag me into your business with Gu Liyan. I'll say the ugly words upfront today: from now on, if you look for trouble with me again, I will beat you every time I see you! If you don't let me have peace, I won't let you have any either! I know all about your messy affairs in school and with your ex-boyfriends! Don't blame me for not warning you; there is a degree of affection in every meeting, and one shouldn't strike a smiling face. You are a second-generation rich kid, and your uncle is also a person of status and reputation. If you want to burn bridges, I'm not afraid of appearing in the social news, but I'm afraid that if a celebrity like you makes the news, it might just increase the 'fame' of your family!"

This string of words left Fang Qingkong speechless and, furthermore, terrified her.

Zhou Xiaoru did not want to speak so severely, and she truly did not like that woman, but even so, she had never been like her, constantly provoking others.

Today, she even reached out and slapped her directly!

Why should she have to endure such a woman! On what grounds!

Having said that, Zhou Xiaoru no longer wanted to look at that woman, turned around, took her room card out of her bag, opened the door, and went inside.

Zhou Ding looked back and forth for a moment, feeling somewhat awkward, and then followed Zhou Xiaoru into the room.

After entering the room, Zhou Xiaoru still had a belly full of anger.

It was truly inexplicable! To have actually been slapped by that woman!

She really should have just torn that dress the woman was using to show off her figure to shreds just now.

Let's see what she would have to be so arrogant about then!

Throwing her bag onto the sofa, she went straight into the washroom.

Looking into the mirror, Zhou Xiaoru saw her own somewhat red and swollen face.

The entire left side of her face was red and burning.

She truly regretted that the slap she had dealt just now had been a bit too light.

She turned on the faucet and used cold water to soothe her face; looking at it like this, she feared it would be even more swollen when she woke up tomorrow morning.

Sigh... it really was an unlucky year, with nothing going right!

Every single thing that had happened over these past few months could truly be called an epic masterpiece.

Should she leave Tengyuan Company, and even more so, should she stay far away from that man?

At this moment, Zhou Ding, who was in the living room, had already quickly sent a message to Gu Liyan telling him everything that had just happened.

Young Master Gu, who was currently attending a cocktail party, received the message and sent one back.

He told Zhou Ding to stay there for now and properly comfort Zhou Xiaoru, and that he would be back in a while.

However, facing Zhou Xiaoru as she was now, Zhou Ding felt a bit terrified.

Back then, it was he who had eaten all the sushi that Zhou Xiaoru had made for Gu Liyan.

It was also from his mouth that Zhou Xiaoru had learned of this matter, and also learned about the affair between Gu Liyan and Fang Qingkong.

His good buddy and university classmate Yu Li had once said:

Gu Liyan and Zhou Xiaoru—he was the reason for their success, and he was the reason for their failure.

When Zhou Xiaoru first confessed to Gu Liyan, he was not far away, and he had even egged Gu Liyan on to agree and try out a girl with a different personality.

Later, Gu Liyan had actually agreed...

Thinking about it now, he didn't know if his egging on had been successful, or if that kid Gu Liyan had had such thoughts from the very beginning.

But regardless, he had played a pivotal role in their romance back then.

Thinking of the current Zhou Xiaoru, she was simply like a different person compared to before.

Whether it was her temper or her personality, it was as if she had been replaced by someone else.

Just like the previous Gu Liyan; if it weren't for that familiar, unchanged face, he would have truly suspected that this Zhou Xiaoru had returned from South Korea after plastic surgery.

As the sound of the washroom door rang out, Zhou Ding, who had been deep in thought in the living room, felt his whole body tense up.

He looked just like he did when he encountered a strict instructor during military training in university.

Seeing Zhou Xiaoru come out, he hurriedly stood up.

Zhou Xiaoru walked over and then flopped onto the sofa!

Back when she was in the car, she had already been feeling drowsy because she had just soaked in the hot spring.

She had been thinking that since she was going back tomorrow, she would finally be able to get a good, sound night's sleep tonight.

But...

All of this, including her sleepiness, had been slapped awake by that slap outside just now!

Where was there any sleepiness left in her now? What sleep, what comfort, what ease and pleasure!

It had all turned into a raging fire! She now had a belly full of fire with nowhere to vent it!

Zhou Ding knew she was in a bad mood; if this had happened to him, he would also feel extremely annoyed.

He coughed twice and tried to speak.

"Ahem... I've already sent a message to Old Gu about what just happened. He'll be back in a while; whatever anger you have, wait until he gets back to vent it!"

As soon as these words fell, they instantly drew a murderous glare.

It scared Zhou Ding so much that the hairs on his body stood up.

Oh my goodness! This Zhou Xiaoru today is truly extraordinary! She's on par with the female demon king from the rumors!

That look, that murderous aura—it could kill someone in a minute!

Thinking for a moment, he hurriedly changed the subject.

"Um, I'm planning to go work at Tengyuan; what do you think?"