Song Qinian didn't know when she got home. When she woke up, she was in her own bed.
She was wearing pajamas, and her body was covered in bruises and marks. There wasn't a good spot on her neck or chest.
Fortunately, it was the weekend, and she slept for two full days to recover.
During those two days, Shen Chi Yan didn't return, and Song Qinian felt less awkward.
She vaguely remembered confessing to Shen Chi Yan in the car. She didn't know what Shen Chi Yan's expression was at the time, nor what his mood was.
She only knew that Shen Chi Yan had been particularly cruel to her. Even though she cried so miserably, Shen Chi Yan hadn't let go and became even more forceful.
On Monday morning, when Song Qinian went to the company, she found out that Shen Yu Shu had resigned.
After a weekend, Song Qinian realized that she hadn't been drunk at the time, but had drunk drugged wine.
Combining Shen Yu Shu's words, Song Qinian realized that the person who had plotted against her was Shen Yu Shu, whom she considered a good friend.
Being betrayed by her best friend was a very painful thing, and Song Qinian felt very upset.
When Miao Zi Ai saw Song Qinian, she ran over with a letter, "Nian Nian, do you know why Yu Shu resigned?"
Song Qinian pursed her lips and gently shook her head.
She really didn't know if Shen Yu Shu had resigned on his own or had been kicked out of the company by Shen Chi Yan.
"Yu Shu asked me to give this to you. I don't know what's wrong with him; he won't tell me when I ask. Also... on Friday night, you went to the restroom and never came back. Yu Shu and I were so worried. Where did you go?"
When she mentioned this, Miao Zi Ai became resentful. "You didn't reply to my messages, and you didn't answer my calls..."
Song Qinian gestured urgently, "I replied to your message!"
"Oh... you just said 'It's nothing' and that was it?"
Miao Zi Ai was very innocent, and Song Qinian didn't want her to know about those dirty things, so she patiently explained, "When I went to the restroom, I ran into an acquaintance, and she sent me home."
Hearing that Song Qinian was fine, Miao Zi Ai finally breathed a sigh of relief. Then, she gently hit Song Qinian a few times. "You brat, you didn't even say anything when you left, making Yu Shu and me so worried about you."
At this moment, several female colleagues walked over.
"I think Shen Yu Shu had no choice but to resign from Di Sheng Group because someone was frantically pursuing him, right?"
"Yeah, he worked diligently at Di Sheng Group for several years and finally established a foothold. How could he just resign like that?"
Song Qinian didn't want to pay attention to the malicious speculation among her colleagues, nor did she intend to explain her and Shen Yu Shu's situation to irrelevant people.
Suddenly, she saw Shen Chi Yan.
Her heart skipped a beat. Without thinking, she immediately pulled Miao Zi Ai, "Xiao Ai, can you do me a favor?"
Miao Zi Ai was angry because others were slandering Song Qinian. When she heard Song Qinian's words, she generously said, "Tell me!"
Her eyes glared fiercely at those colleagues, her expression as if she would hit wherever Song Qinian pointed.
"I'll gesture, and you help me translate."
"Are you finally going to fight back?"
Song Qinian: "..."
It wasn't so much fighting back as it was doing it deliberately for Shen Chi Yan to see.
"Shen Yu Shu and I are just friends. I don't like him, and I've never pursued him. Also... I'm already married..."
Miao Zi Ai translated while watching Song Qinian's hand gestures.
When she saw "married," she thought she had translated incorrectly and said in disbelief, "Nian Nian, you're married?"
Song Qinian glanced in the direction where Shen Chi Yan was. She could only see Shen Chi Yan's back and not his expression.
She nodded seriously and solemnly.
This time, not only Miao Zi Ai but also everyone else was stunned.
They really didn't expect Song Qinian, who was so young, to be married.
"Wow... you've been hiding this for so long? Who is your husband? Is he handsome? Does he treat you well? Will he look down on you for being mute?"
Miao Zi Ai asked a string of questions.
Before Song Qinian could answer, she continued on her own, "Also, if he looked down on you, he wouldn't have married you. He must love you very much, right?"
Song Qinian pursed her lips, a wave of sadness washing over her. She wished Shen Chi Yan loved her.
"Mm... he's very handsome, has a great physique, and is good at everything."
Seeing Shen Chi Yan leave, Song Qinian deflated like a punctured balloon.
"Hey, did you guys see what was flying in the sky just now?"
"An airplane?"
"No, it was a cow! Someone has already blown a cow to the sky!"
"Haha..."
Everyone burst into mocking laughter.
"Song Qinian, a man who is handsome and has a great physique, why would he be interested in a mute like you? What would he want with you? Because you're mute?"
Song Qinian coldly looked at the person who spoke. Just then, the manager walked out. No one dared to say anything further, and they sheepishly returned to their workstations.
Only then did Song Qinian open the letter Shen Yu Shu had left for her.
"Nian Nian, I'm sorry... It's all my fault. I don't ask for your forgiveness, I only hope you can be safe. Be careful of Lin Lan Xing."
Shen Yu Shu didn't say much, but after thinking about it, Song Qinian guessed that Lin Lan Xing had used Shen Yu Shu.
Although she didn't know what conditions or benefits Lin Lan Xing had offered to make Shen Yu Shu agree to plot against her, she knew that her friendship with Shen Yu Shu had come to an end.
Not long after, Song Qinian's phone vibrated twice. She picked it up and saw a WeChat message from Shen Chi Yan.
"Come to my office."
Without time to think, Song Qinian stood up and walked out of the planning department.
She was still a little apprehensive, after all, Shen Chi Yan had said that they would divorce sooner or later, and their relationship should best not be known by anyone.
But she had only said she was married, not that the other party was him, so it shouldn't be a breach of contract!
As Song Qinian reached the corner, she ran into Lin Lan Xing, who was coming to work.
The two met head-on, and Song Qinian's small face instantly turned cold.
As soon as Lin Lan Xing saw Song Qinian, her face also turned extremely ugly. Without a word, she pulled Song Qinian to the corner.
Song Qinian tried to push Lin Lan Xing away, but Lin Lan Xing was faster and ripped open Song Qinian's collar...
The marks left by Shen Chi Yan were instantly exposed to Lin Lan Xing's eyes. Lin Lan Xing was furious. "You shameless slut!"
She reached out to slap Song Qinian, but Song Qinian grabbed her hand and slapped her back.
Lin Lan Xing was shocked that Song Qinian had actually fought back. She covered her face and glared at Song Qinian, gritting her teeth in hatred. "You dare to hit me!"
Lin Lan Xing couldn't understand sign language, and Song Qinian didn't intend to gesture to her. She turned to leave.
Lin Lan Xing, who had been slapped for no reason, couldn't let Song Qinian leave. Just as she was about to grab Song Qinian's collar, Song Qinian held up her phone in front of her.
"If you're not afraid of my relationship with Shen Chi Yan being exposed, feel free to shout it out loud."