After Divorce, Hidden Marriage Husband Became Addicted to Me
Chapter 118 - 114: Help Her

Chapter 118: Chapter 114: Help Her

"Oh, you got married so young... I truly feel sorry for my grandson, missing out on such a wonderful girlfriend..."

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"Tang Xi, have you seen the forum?"

Just as she stepped out of the ward, Ruan Youqing grabbed her arm.

"What forum?"

"Our First Hospital’s forum. That Xu Wenli, she’s been attacking you like crazy in there, and there are also all of her comments under our hospital’s official social media account."

Tang Xi’s phone was quite basic and she rarely looked at these things. Taking Ruan Youqing’s phone, she saw that Xu Wenli had posted dozens of threads on the forum.

"First Hospital’s thoracic surgeon Tang Xi lacks personal morals, seduced my husband and nearly caused my miscarriage; First Hospital protects her, an indecent conspiracy!"

Tang Xi frowned deeply.

She had thought that the matter would have blown over by now, but Xu Wenli kept posting on various medical forums for two consecutive days, slandering her while also tarnishing the reputation of First Hospital.

A big anniversary celebration was going to be held tomorrow at the hospital. With such public opinion issues cropping up at this time, they naturally attached great importance to them.

Tang Xi also hadn’t slept well, her eyelids dark with circles.

Ruan Youqing comforted her, urging her to take it easy.

On the day of the anniversary, the hospital leadership took the matter very seriously.

The celebration was being held at the sports stadium in the city center.

When Tang Xi and Cheng Yunlang were singing a duet, there was a lot of gossiping from the audience below; it seemed that everyone had been following the gossip these past few days about Xu Wenli’s accusations of Tang Xi seducing her husband.

The host was the hospital’s image ambassador, Su Mengshu, dressed in a white gown with immaculate makeup and an elegant smile.

It was precisely because of this year’s anniversary celebration that Su Mengshu was allowed to leave the hospital where she was under observation for her pregnancy. Pretending to be gentle and understanding for the past few days, Fu Tingzhou had not forcibly kept her in the hospital.

Many media cameras were focused on her.

Suddenly, during the media interview segment, a journalist asked Su Mengshu, "We heard that Tang Xi is your younger sister. As her sister, what is your view on the recent scandal about her seducing a married man?"

As soon as the question was asked, there was a stir in the crowd.

This was the anniversary celebration, and yet media dared to ask such a question publicly...

Several deans’ faces immediately darkened.

At that moment, Su Mengshu’s smile never wavered, remaining elegantly innocent, "My family has always doted on my younger sister... She’s always had her own opinions... Regarding this matter... Hmm... I will first apologize on behalf of my sister; I’m sorry that because of her, many hospital staff members have been troubled."

From the audience seating area, Ruan Youqing couldn’t help but curse, "What a white lotus act, Su Mengshu is doing this on purpose!" She looked worriedly at Tang Xi sitting on the side, "Xiao Xi, are you okay..."

Tang Xi listened to the surrounding discussions.

She knew Su Mengshu had done it on purpose.

It seemed like she said nothing, but she indirectly pushed all the blame onto Tang Xi, stirring up quite a bit of suspicion against Tang Xi.

After returning backstage, Su Mengshu’s phone rang just then.

Su Mengshu said, "Xu Wenli, you’ve done a good job with this, the money has already been transferred to your card, remember to stick to your story and don’t back down on Tang Xi!"

"Miss Su, rest assured, I will definitely ruin Tang Xi’s reputation!"

After the anniversary celebration, Zhang Tinghua called her into the office.

"Tang Xi, take some time off for a while and don’t come to the hospital for now. When to return to work will depend on the hospital’s notice."

She was suspended!

Tang Xi’s face turned pale abruptly, and she looked at Zhang Tinghua pleadingly.

"Dean Zhang, I really have been wronged."

"I know, you’re my student, and I believe you’re not that kind of person. But this matter has caused a certain impact on the hospital’s reputation, this is the hospital’s arrangement for you."

"Dean Zhang, I can’t afford to lose this job, please give me another chance... or transfer me to another department, to a branch or outpatient clinic, any of those would be fine..."

Zhang Tinghua did feel bad for Tang Xi, he sighed, "I will discuss it with the hospital, but for now, you can’t work here."

The woman bit her lip tightly, carefully asking, "Then... about the opportunity to go abroad next week..."

Zhang Tinghua was silent for a few seconds, "I’ve already brought it up with the hospital, but whether you can continue to secure the spot to study abroad will depend on the leaders’ decision."

In an instant, Tang Xi’s face turned ashen.

She stared blankly and stepped back twice, steadying herself against a wall.

She opened her mouth and suddenly felt a sharp pain deep in her chest.

She knew that Zhang Tinghua’s words were meant to comfort her.

As she walked out of the office, her vision darkened, and she nearly fainted.

Two nurses passed by, one of them discussing in a low voice, "I heard Tang Xi seduced someone else’s husband, now the hospital has suspended her..."

"You couldn’t tell, but Tang Xi is like that. She appears to be gentle and easy to talk to, but her private life is so messy... tsk tsk..."

"What nonsense are you two spouting! Is this how you spend your working hours, gossiping?" Ruan Youqing strode over furiously, one of the nurses retorted, "Of course you defend her, being Tang Xi’s friend. Rather than managing us, you should suggest that Tang Xi keeps her private life less scandalous..."

Ruan Youqing was seething with anger and quickly went over to Tang Xi’s side, "Come to my place to rest tonight. The innocent are clear; the hospital will definitely investigate this. You’ll be able to return to work soon."

"Youqing..." Tang Xi’s pale lips trembled. She wanted to say she was fine, that Youqing needn’t worry. But she couldn’t utter a word... She forced a smile, yet it looked worse than crying.

She declined Ruan Youqing’s offer, wanting some time alone.

Back at her rental, she lay in bed, tossing and turning through a sleepless night.

In the past, Tang Xi had never considered what she would do if she lost this job.

But now, she was truly facing this problem.

She had called Zhang Tinghua several times to inquire about the situation.

From the event until now, merely four days had passed, yet she felt as if each day was a year of suffering.

Unable to stay at home any longer, she went to the hospital in the morning to visit Qin Jianlan. Qin Jianlan had been transferred out of the ICU and was now in a regular ward. Apart from weakness, she was much better and her spirits were lifted. She could even speak now.

"Li... Little Xi..." The moment Qin Jianlan saw Tang Xi, her eyes lit up.

Tang Xi came over and took Qin Jianlan’s hand, "Mom, I’m sorry, I’ve been really busy these past few days. I wanted to come see you yesterday."

Qin Jianlan’s voice was weak, "Is it because you’ve had a dispute with Tingzhou..."

"No..." Tang Xi lowered her gaze, "Mom, he and I are doing well."

"Little Xi... I understand Tingzhou. He must have met with that Su Mengshu or something, right... I..." Qin Jianlan was gasping for breath. Seeing this, Tang Xi quickly patted her back gently to help her breathe, "Mom, Tingzhou and I are really fine. Don’t worry about us, your health is what’s most important right now."

Housekeeper Rong came over with tea, glancing at the door, "Young Master, you have arrived."

Fu Tingzhou walked in, his eyes settling softly upon Tang Xi’s back, "Mom."

Tang Xi’s back stiffened, knowing that Fu Tingzhou was watching her.

Perhaps he had also heard about the incident at the hospital these past few days.

Maybe he despised her even more now.

Thinking she was also a shameless woman who seduced a married man.

Yet at this moment, in front of Qin Jianlan, she still tried to show a smile, "Tingzhou, you’re here. I was just talking about you with Mom."

Tang Xi stood up, naturally helping him take off his coat and holding it in her arms.

Fu Tingzhou looked at her with a smile in his eyes and naturally wrapped his arms around her waist.

At this moment, Tang Xi looked up at him with a fleeting glance, observing the smiling profile of Fu Tingzhou.

If only time could stop at this moment forever.

But after half an hour, they both exited the patient’s room.

At that instant, Tang Xi thought he would release her waist as he did before, showing disgust as he had in the past.

But he didn’t.

His hand remained on her waist.

She looked up at him in surprise.

"Fu..."

Before she could speak, she heard his cold tone laced with a hint of anger, "Why didn’t you tell me about what happened at the hospital?"