Chapter 386 My Lips Are Numb
The sensation of being wantonly crushed on my lips came suddenly.
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When Su Xi woke up again, she was in her own villa, with Aunt Liu taking care of her.
Of course, this should be Feng Jue's version, or anyone who knows she has blackouts after drinking.
The real version is...
Anyway, her lips were treated with medicine, and the swelling went down overnight.
Without memory, it would be almost impossible to tell.
"Miss Su, you're awake? You were drunk last night, and Mr. Feng immediately sent a female bodyguard to bring you here. The doctor checked you out, and it hasn't affected your health at all."
Su Xi's gaze wavered, and she almost lost her composure.
It was clearly Feng Jue who took advantage of her and carried her over himself, so where did this female bodyguard come from?
It must be said, Aunt Liu is truly a talent. She did a great job as a double agent.
Aunt Liu then added vividly, "What a pity, those female bodyguards are there to protect people, not to take care of them. When they brought you here, they might have accidentally touched your...your mouth."
If you feel a little numbness in your mouth, that's normal.
Don't worry, those two clumsy female bodyguards have already been fired by President Feng. It definitely won't happen again.
There will be a next time?
Su Xi's lips twitched slightly. Aunt Liu's account sounded so convincing that if she hadn't been a witness herself, she almost would have believed it.
Su Xi didn't want to pursue the matter further, so she nodded perfunctorily and was about to get out of bed.
Aunt Liu said, "Miss Su, breakfast is ready, it's all your favorite dishes. President Feng instructed that if you feel unwell, you can take a day off."
Su Xi's cheeks flushed, but she firmly shook her head, "I'm fine."
When Su Xi went to the restroom, she looked at her lips and neck and found no marks.
But when I brushed my teeth, I realized that my lips were numb and painful.
Unbearable memories flooded my mind in an instant.
You could even hear the man's panting.
Su Xi closed her eyes, wishing she could still be in a drunken blackout and not remember anything.
What exactly is going on here?
After dinner, Su Xi went outside and took in the vast villa courtyard for the first time.
The courtyard is filled with artificial hills, small bridges and flowing water, covered walkways, flowering trees and vines, swaying lotus flowers, and glistening dewdrops...
Everything was vibrant and beautifully ancient, making Su Xi feel for a moment as if she were a pampered young lady from an ancient royal family.
Su Xi felt instantly refreshed. She felt that no matter how much suffering she had endured, this moment of physical and mental enjoyment made it all worthwhile.
Aunt Liu rushed to push open the villa door.
Su Xi looked up and was taken aback when she saw the person waiting at the door.
Li Che had clearly been waiting for a long time.
Upon seeing Su Xi, the young boy beamed like a sunflower. "Miss Su, I'll take you to the company to report for duty."
Su Xi smiled helplessly, "I've been to Zhulu many times, so I know the location."
Li Che shook his head, "I used to come here occasionally, but now I'm staying at Zhulu. Manager Wang has already assigned me a larger office."
Su Xi was taken aback.
Whether it was Manager Wang or Feng Jue who assigned it, only heaven knows.
Su Xi nodded, "Then please lead the way."
When I arrived at the office, I was still taken aback, even though I was mentally prepared.
This office is decorated to the standards of a CEO's office, isn't it? And it's all in her preferred style.
The adjacent lounge was even more outrageous. That was clearly a presidential suite!
Su Xi, being a worldly person, was only slightly shocked before throwing herself back into her work.
To her surprise, all departments were very cooperative with her, the newly appointed manager, showing respect without being obsequious, which made her feel a strong sense of belonging.
It was as if she had always been a key member of the company.
It wasn't until Su Xi returned from another department that she overheard two employees whispering to each other.
"Just who is this new Su Xi? She seems to be of the caliber of a future CEO's wife?"
"Are you stupid? Didn't you hear about her and Feng Jingnian's scandal online?"
"She ate it, but she was almost due, and President Feng still treated her like a treasure. That's quite a clever tactic. Even if you taught us, we couldn't learn it, at least not her seductive manner."
"That's true. I don't think she has any background. This kind of despicable behavior doesn't seem like something a wealthy family would raise."
I'm pretty sure she's attended some kind of socialite training course, specifically to pretend to be a gold digger.
"That's absolutely right. A pheasant is a pheasant. If you try to package it as a golden phoenix, it will be exposed sooner or later."
"Hahaha, we'll just keep our eyes open and wait for her to slip up. There'll definitely be a good show then. Isn't Su Xi relying solely on her face?"
"Give birth to a child and the woman ages the fastest. At that point, all she'll be fit for is cleaning toilets and keeping company with the toilet bowl, nothing more, hahaha..."
The woman in the black business suit laughed so hard she was doubled over, and only then did she notice Su Xi standing to the side.
Su Xi's face turned slightly ashen, clearly indicating that she had overheard their conversation.
The woman in the black dress stopped laughing abruptly.
The curly-haired woman who had been smiling obsequiously beside him froze instantly, her face turning visibly pale.
It's clear that they genuinely look down on Su Xi, and they're also genuinely afraid of offending her.
After all, this job at Zhulu pays well and offers good benefits; it's a highly competitive position that people fight tooth and nail to get into.
Moreover, Manager Wang had repeatedly warned him not to lose his composure in front of Su Xi, and now…
They never expected that the cricket thief behind their back would be caught red-handed, and now they are filled with regret, each one more grief-stricken than the last.
"Miss Su... we're talking about someone else, someone with the same name as you..."
This reason is obviously far-fetched, so far-fetched that it treats others like fools.
Su Xi's good mood from the morning was completely ruined. However, since she was new to the place, she didn't want to offend anyone.
Just as she was about to say something, a figure in a sharp suit walked over from the side.
"Manager Su, what's wrong? Are those two gossiping?"
Seeing Su Xi's ashen face, Manager Wang immediately became alarmed, frowning as he looked at the woman in the black dress and the woman with curly hair, "You two, go to the finance department immediately to collect your wages and pack your things..."
“Manager Wang,” Su Xi interrupted him, “you’ve misunderstood. They weren’t gossiping. We were discussing work-related issues, which is why they looked a little serious.”
Manager Wang was taken aback.
The curly-haired woman was stunned. If she were Su Xi, she would not only fire those who spoke ill of her, but also slap them across the face and use her power to prevent all other good companies from hiring her.
Now Su Xi is actually speaking up to help them out of this predicament... This is either she's out of her mind or she's plotting something.
The woman in the black dress was the first to react, and quickly replied with a smile, "Yes, Manager Wang. We were also shocked by Manager Su's theory. Manager Su is truly knowledgeable and admirable."
Manager Wang remained skeptical.
Su Xi, however, had already made up her mind. "Alright, let's modify the plan according to the theory I just mentioned. Let's go back to work."
"Okay. We'll definitely change it." The woman in the black dress felt like she'd been granted a pardon and immediately turned to leave with a forced smile.
They found the curly-haired woman still in a daze.
He quickly grabbed her, winking at her and whispering in her ear, "Come on, you idiot."
The two of them fled as if they were escaping.
Manager Wang smiled and said, "Ms. Su, you've brought such a huge project to Zhulu; you're our lucky star. Don't even mention firing these two lowly employees, even if you fired me..."
At this point, Manager Wang seemed to realize that his words were unlucky, and then laughed and changed his tune, saying, "I'll let it go, haha. I'm always conscientious in my work and would never make such a basic mistake. Even firing the supervisors of these two employees would be a piece of cake."
One of my bosses said, "You really are a dog."
Su Xi nodded solemnly, "I understand. What I just said is true, Manager Wang was just overthinking it."
Manager Wang had reminded Su Xi several times that these two employees were unimportant and that she could handle them at will, but Su Xi simply wouldn't listen.
Perhaps he was just overthinking it.
Manager Wang exchanged a few more polite words before turning and leaving.
Su Xi pursed her lips, her eyes cold and indifferent, and left in another direction.
She was new to the area and preferred to avoid trouble.
Besides, she also values talent, so a few sarcastic remarks were harmless and she let it go.
But if there is a next time, she will definitely not let it go easily.
Su Xi returned to her office and continued working, completely unaware of what the two people she had let off the hook were thinking.
The woman in the black dress walked a long way in one breath, only stopping when she felt safe. She then glared at her companion, panting heavily.
"I'm telling you, you're such an idiot. That moron already told us to leave, what are you still standing there for? Are you only satisfied when we're all packed up and gone?"
The curly-haired woman didn't seem to care. "I'm not stupid. The stupid one is Su Xi. I don't know what she's thinking. Other new leaders establish their authority, but she acts like a saint. She's really putting on an act."
"Exactly, she's just using us to gain fame. Oh well, she's still very popular, there's no need to mess with her."
"We'll wait until she falls from grace, then we'll have a good laugh at her."
"Yeah, I hope that day comes soon. If the timing is right, I really want to give her a push. I just can't stand her shameless pretense."
"Exactly. The thought of continuing to work with this kind of person makes me feel disgusted. It's all because of these shameless people that all the good luck and all the good men have been snatched away, leaving us without even a drop of soup."
It would be best if this kind of person died, so that some benefits could be distributed to us ordinary people.
"..."
After finishing her work, Su Xi checked the time and realized it was lunchtime.
Li Che knocked on the door and came in, speaking respectfully, "Manager Su, shall we go to lunch together?"
Su Xi raised an eyebrow. The dinner was just a pretense; the real purpose was to follow Feng Jue's instructions and monitor and protect her, right?
Seeing Su Xi's expression, Li Che quickly said, "You have your own restaurant. Of course, you can also check out the staff canteen. Aunt Liu has also prepared your favorite dishes..."
Su Xi smiled and shook her head, interrupting him, "I have something to do today and want to go out to eat. You don't need to come with me."
Li Che looked troubled and was about to say something.
Su Xi said sternly in a commanding tone, "Go eat your food. I'll say it again, you're not allowed to come along."
With that, she walked past him and left.
Li Che was left alone, looking utterly dejected, like a large, abandoned puppy.
Su Xi could almost feel the desolate scene of snowflakes falling behind her, and her steps involuntarily faltered.
But then she remembered that Li Che and Aunt Liu were both Feng Jue's people, and that being kind to them would be cruel to herself, so she quickened her pace and left.
She has more important things to do.
Last night, because she pretended to be drunk, she didn't have a chance to apologize to Feng Jingnian. She never uses her work time for personal matters, so she could only take care of her personal issues during lunch.
She made a phone call to Feng Jingnian as she walked out.
The man, who always answered her call instantly, didn't answer immediately for the first time, and didn't even answer the call until it automatically ended.
Su Xi wasn't angry. She calmly made a second call. Again, no one answered until she hung up.
Su Xi calmly dialed the number a third time. This time, the call was finally answered just before it was about to end.
"What's up?"
Feng Jingnian's voice was very impatient, even disgusted.
Su Xi pursed her lips, her attitude extremely polite, even somewhat humble, "Jingnian, I know the truth of the matter. Feng Jue must have used some excuse to force you. Feng Jue has no grudge against you, it's just that I dragged you into this."
The air pressure across from them was somewhat low, and Feng Jingnian's cold voice came through.
"Su Xi, Feng Jue said you were just being delusional, and he was right."
Breaking up and separating from you was my own decision, and it has nothing to do with anyone else.
Su Xi sighed, "Jing Nian, my announcement of our breakup and separation online was just a joke between the two of us, or just a joke by me alone. In any case, I will not leave you."
"You're talking nonsense, it's inexplicable." Even Feng Jingnian, a good-tempered person, was amused by this. "Su Xi, what makes you think I would really like a woman like you with a child and no family background?"
I've always wanted to compete with Feng Jue since I was a child, so I wanted to experience what it was like for him to fall in love with a woman for the first time in 20 years of being single.
When I donated bone marrow to your brother, it was because Feng Jue forced me to. That kind of surgery does cause harm to the body, so taking his woman was a form of revenge.
I didn't expect you to be so useless. He stopped caring about you a long time ago, so there's no need for me to keep taking in trash.
Feng Jingnian was utterly speechless. He had said a lot in one breath, and finally concluded, "After saying so much, you should understand now, right? Don't bother me again, okay?"
Su Xi tightened her grip on the phone, but remained good-natured. "Jingnian, although we've only been together for a few months, I understand your temperament. You don't need to say such harsh words to make me leave. I won't leave you."
A collective gasp came from the other side; they were probably so angry they had a heart attack.
Only by breathing rapidly can one avoid fainting from anger.
Su Xi gave a wry smile; she truly hadn't expected Feng Jingnian to be such a good actor.
If she hadn't known what kind of person Feng Jue really was, she would have almost been deceived by him.
Su Xi said softly, "Ten minutes from now, at Nie Liuyun's Ruyi Pavilion, let's eat and chat, see you there!"
The person on the other end seemed to have just caught their breath, and only two words came out: "Get lost!"
He hung up the phone after saying that.
Su Xi sighed, not caring. She took a taxi directly to Ruyi Pavilion.
Go there and wait for Feng Jingnian.
Solving problems face-to-face is always more sincere than doing it over the phone.
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