After Divorce, Hidden Marriage Husband Became Addicted to Me-Chapter 454 - 315:

At 9 a.m., the design department of Fu Group.

As soon as Tang Xi arrived at her workstation, she noticed that someone had spilled a cup of coffee on her desk, dirtying her computer keyboard and the hand-drawn draft papers on it.

Tang Xi quickly picked up the papers; two design drafts were completely stained with coffee.

And the computer keyboard was malfunctioning as well.

This was clearly done deliberately.

Without even having to guess, Tang Xi knew who was responsible.

At that moment, the crisp sound of high heels clicked closer, and as she looked up, she saw Gao Minjia, Qian Lin, and Qu Xinrong approaching.

Gao Minjia’s facial expression was exaggerated, almost blatantly conveying the message ’I did it, what are you going to do about it?’ Her voice was sharp yet feigned concern, "Oh Tang Xi, what happened to you?"

Qian Lin also came over, "How did this happen? Everything’s gotten dirty."

Qu Xinrong, arm in arm with Gao Minjia, said, "Tang Xi, the director wants the design drafts in this morning’s meeting, what are we going to do now?"

Gao Minjia raised her hand to adjust her long curls as she passed Tang Xi, barely concealing a triumphant smirk, "Oh, Tang Xi, you have no idea about Director You’s temper. She insisted on seeing the design drafts today, and if you can’t deliver, you’ll have no choice but to pack up and leave. Since you’re not from this field, I suppose it must have taken quite an effort for you to join Fu Group, perhaps you even slept with someone from the higher-ups to get this position, right? Now look where it got you—I truly feel sorry for you. But don’t worry, if you just apologize to me now, right now..."

Gao Minjia spun her chair around, then lifted her foot, "Kneel down and clean the mud off the edges of my shoes, and I’ll see if I can appeal to Director You on your behalf."

Qian Lin watched Tang Xi like a spectator, "Don’t blame Minjia for not giving you this chance, her uncle is the vice president of the company, keeping you here is just a word away for her."

Qu Xinrong played the false peacemaker, though she was also there to watch the drama unfold.

She would love to see the situation escalate.

"Yes, Tang Xi, we are all colleagues, and we don’t have any conflicts usually. Minjia can’t bear to see you get fired and just wants to help you out. It’s such a good opportunity, don’t miss it," another colleague egged on.

Tang Xi’s emotions went from the initial anger at seeing her drafts destroyed to a calmer state now. She watched these people act as if the office had become a stage, with the two sycophants flattering Gao Minjia, and she couldn’t help but scoff, "If this is such a great opportunity, why don’t you seize it?"

She tore up the ruined drafts and threw them into the trash can nearby.

After doing this, Tang Xi calmly faced Gao Minjia, "So, by saying that, you admit that it was your coffee that was spilled on my draft."

Qian Lin, who was caught off guard, was the first to speak up, "Oh, we never said such a thing, Tang Xi. You’re really misunderstanding us, and it’s damaging our relationship as colleagues."

Qu Xinrong, seeking to cover her own skin while echoing the sentiment, said, "Exactly, you saw that we’ve just got here, you arrived much earlier than us."

Gao Minjia laughed dismissively, "That’s right, even if I did it, what can you do to me? Do you have any evidence? Does anyone stand as your witness? Who would believe you? I gave you a chance, but since you don’t want it, then forget about it. In front of Director You later on, you just wait to obediently pack up your things and get out of the design department."

Qian Lin and Qu Xinrong came from relatively wealthy families, but at a top-tier company like Fu Group, they had no influential relatives to back them up. However, after hanging around behind Gao Minjia and posturing for so long, they got arrogant. They were known for bullying new employees, asking the newcomers to run errands like picking up packages, takeouts, copying documents—these were trivial matters. They would also take advantage of them by exploiting them occasionally, or making the newbies treat them to meals.

"Minjia, don’t be mad anymore, don’t stoop to Tang Xi’s level," said Qu Xinrong, "Didn’t you say it’s Xu Shao’s birthday tonight, and he invited you to go sing? Linlin and I have nothing to do, take us with you."

Gao Minjia nodded, as if bestowing a favor, "Alright then, let’s together—ah—"

Suddenly, a cup of water was thrown from behind.

It was aimed solely at Gao Minjia.

Qian Lin and Qu Xinrong were also next to her, so they got splashed with a few droplets as well.

Gao Minjia turned around and looked at Tang Xi, "Are you out of your mind!! How dare you splash me?"

Her face was full of shock and disbelief.

It wasn’t just her, Qian Lin and Qu Xinrong standing nearby were also stunned.

It was a little after nine, quite a few people were coming in to work, and since the work area is open-concept, their quarrel and screams naturally attracted colleagues from other departments to come and watch.

Everyone knew in their hearts that Gao Minjia was bullying someone again, but no one came to Tang Xi’s aid since it was none of their business.

However, they were all astonished to see Tang Xi throwing water at Gao Minjia.

Gao Minjia had been working at the company for five years, and during those years, even with an average salary, she had a smooth ride. Relying on having relatives working at Fu Group, she usually acted like a gangster at work, bossing colleagues around with an authoritative air.

And now what??!!

"Tang Xi!!! You’re done for, how dare you treat me like this!" Gao Minjia yelled furiously, her makeup ruined by the water, she had never been so embarrassed and humiliated, she was almost jumping with rage.

"If you can still work at Fu Group after this, I’ll take your last name! I’ll make sure Director You fires you!" Gao Minjia frantically pulled out tissue to wipe the water drops off her face, seeing a white figure approaching not far away, Gao Minjia quickly ran over, crying.

"Director, you must stand up for me, Tang Xi publicly humiliated me!"

You Lili was wearing a rice white fashionable women’s suit, a black delicate luxury belt around her waist accentuating her perfectly slender waistline. She raised her hand to remove her sunglasses, looked at the commotion with cold lips, "Enough! Don’t you think it’s shameful enough?"

Inside the conference room.

Gao Minjia was sobbingly complaining, while You Lili, listening on the side, was annoyed, "Alright, look at yourself, making trouble in the office area early in the morning. If this gets to Mr. Fu’s ears, are you planning to have the entire Design Department 1 take the fall? Does it sound nice to broadcast out there?"

"It’s not my fault, it’s all Tang Xi’s boo hoo hoo." freewebnøvel.coɱ

You Lili turned her gaze to Tang Xi.

This new female colleague.

Compared to Gao Minjia’s disheveled and hysterically crying state, Tang Xi appeared very calm, her fair cheek bearing a soft yet firm strength. This was the first time she really scrutinized the newcomer; these past days, she had treated the new girl as though she were invisible, barely interacting with her. But now, the aura emanating from the other party surprised You Lili slightly, she coughed once, and in a steady voice said, "Tang Xi, was it you who splashed water on Gao Minjia?"

"I did it."