After Divorce, Hidden Marriage Husband Became Addicted to Me
Chapter 336 - 239: Make a Friend

Chapter 336: Chapter 239: Make a Friend

The layout of the Shangguan Family residence is very exquisite, clearly the handiwork of someone with great taste.

From the outside, the Shangguan Family estate does not seem very large, but inside, it reveals a hidden paradise. Shangguan Nanxian was walking with Tang Xi through the garden, introducing her to the flowers and plants she had cultivated.

Many of which were precious varieties that Tang Xi could not name.

"This is the pavilion where I usually rest when I come home. The evening breeze is just right now; let’s rest here for a while."

A servant came up with two beverages, and Shangguan Nanxian said, "This is almond dew; it tastes a bit bitter but is very nutritious. My mother likes to drink it, and it is prepared in the kitchen every evening. I don’t know if you’ll get used to it."

Tang Xi picked it up and took a sip.

It was still warm.

The flavor was uniquely almond, bitter but with a sweet aftertaste.

It must have been sweetened, to mask the unpleasant natural taste of the almond.

She said, "It’s not bad."

Watching Tang Xi’s expression, Shangguan Nanxian said, "Later, I’ll have the servants prepare some packets for you. You can just heat them up in the microwave at home."

Tang Xi quickly declined, "There’s no need, if it’s convenient, you could just tell me how to make it, and I’ll make it myself if I want some."

Shangguan Nanxian nodded, "That works too."

Tang Xi was merely making casual conversation, yet unexpectedly, a servant soon came over with a piece of paper clearly detailing the ingredients and method of preparation.

Tang Xi smiled and expressed her gratitude.

She and Shangguan Nanxian didn’t have much to talk about, but both of them made an effort to find topics, avoiding awkwardness. However, Shangguan Nanxian gave Tang Xi a good impression, just like the rumors said, a woman with a strong presence but gentle in speech.

Unlike Gao Youhan’s arrogant and domineering character.

"Miss Tang, I heard that you have a daughter. The Shangguan Family invested in a private kindergarten in the city center, the Xinglan Kindergarten. Its facilities, teacher qualifications, and personal qualities are very high. If you need it, just let me know."

If it had been anything else, Tang Xi would have refused, but it was about her daughter’s kindergarten... Tang Xi was actually considering it.

She had noticed that Tangtang had clearly been disliking going to school these past few days. The current kindergarten’s teachers lacked quality, and the school in general was subpar. Tang Xi wondered if her daughter had encountered something at school, but Tangtang wouldn’t say.

And Xinglan Kindergarten had an excellent reputation as the top choice in Beidao, with well-developed transport links and a good security system around it.

Tang Xi hesitated slightly.

Shangguan Nanxian immediately caught her thoughts and continued, "A good kindergarten is important for a child. Although Xinglan is private, its fees are not high and many ordinary families can afford it. In addition to drawing and painting, the kindergarten offers many crafts to provide the best education for children of appropriate ages. How about this, next Monday afternoon, I happen to be going to the kindergarten to donate a batch of fairy tale books, why don’t you come along and see for yourself."

Tang Xi bit her lip.

After two seconds, she nodded, "That would be great, thank you, Miss Shangguan."

"No need to thank me, Mr. Fu is now choosing to partner with the Shangguan Family, and since you are Mr. Fu’s girlfriend, we are all friends. Helping each other is natural."

Yet Tang Xi was somewhat taken aback.

What?

Fu Tingzhou is partnering with the Shangguan Family?

Wasn’t he investing in the Gao Family?

This partnership had been all over the news in Beidao, with projects already underway.

Seeing the surprise in Tang Xi’s eyes, Shangguan Nanxian slightly pursed her lips and tentatively asked, "Miss Tang, did you not know? Didn’t Mr. Fu tell you?"

Tang Xi shook her head, "Fu Tingzhou and I seldom discuss his business engagements. He... really has formed a partnership with you? When did this happen?"

"Yesterday."

Tang Xi’s heart suddenly trembled.

Yesterday?

Why yesterday?

Could it be because...

It couldn’t possibly be because of the matter between myself and Gao Youhan that Fu Tingzhou decided to terminate the collaboration with the Gao Family, could it? How could that be?

Tang Xi shook her head, telling herself not to indulge in wishful thinking.

How could Fu Tingzhou terminate a collaboration worth nearly ten billion just for her sake?

Shangguan Nanxian said, "Miss Tang, you seem surprised about the collaboration between Mr. Fu and myself. Indeed, Mr. Fu initially chose the Gao Family for his investment in the catering and tourism project on Beidao Island. With Fu’s investment, the Gao Family project progressed vigorously, but Mr. Fu terminated the collaboration yesterday and chose to partner with our family. I am very happy to have facilitated this cooperation, and we from the Shangguan Family have come with sincerity. This cooperation is sure to proceed smoothly, and... in this fight against the Gao Family, I am very confident of winning."

In this regard, Shangguan Nanxian was very confident.

A gimmick like a jewelry contest is enough to win all the focus points.

The entire Beidao Island will become the center of public opinion, and when it comes to monetization acceleration, it doesn’t matter if the Gao Family started their trial operations a month earlier.

Yet Tang Xi was plunged into deep thought because of Shangguan Nanxian’s words.

She knew it definitely wasn’t because of her that Fu Tingzhou chose to terminate the collaboration with the Gao Family, but still... her heart was vaguely...

"Miss Tang, what’s wrong?" Shangguan Nanxian looked at Tang Xi, who was lost in thought, and couldn’t help but softly call out to her. She clapped her hands, and a servant came over carrying a red jewelry gift box. Shangguan Nanxian said, "This pearl necklace is for you, Miss Tang. I hope you won’t reject it this time."

Tang Xi looked at the necklace.

Previously, when she was busy in the hospital, a courier came over asking her to sign for a package. She opened it and saw it was expensive jewelry, and it didn’t indicate who sent it. Tang Xi immediately refused to accept it.

To think it was sent by Shangguan Nanxian.

She recalled it was the afternoon following the second day of the cruise dinner.

"Miss Shangguan, I’m sorry, I can’t accept this."

"Miss Tang, this is a gesture from me, and it is... a style selected by Mr. Fu for you."

Tang Xi frowned slightly.

"At the last cruise jewelry party, Mr. Fu took one look and liked this necklace along with a bracelet."

"That shouldn’t be for me, Miss Shangguan must have sent it to the wrong person."

Shangguan Nanxian slightly raised her eyebrows, then smiled, "If it was sent wrongly, I’ll send another one; this one is for Miss Tang." Saying this, she stood up, took off the necklace and directly put it around Tang Xi’s neck.

The woman’s neck was delicate, slender, and fair, complemented beautifully by the soft, glowing pearls.

"It really looks good, especially on you. Take it as my way of wanting to make friends with you."

"You want to be friends with me just because of Fu Tingzhou, but my relationship with Fu Tingzhou isn’t what you think; we aren’t boyfriend and girlfriend...." Tang Xi didn’t know how else to explain.

"Oh, then what is your relationship with Mr. Fu?" As far as Shangguan Nanxian knew, apart from Tang Xi, there wasn’t a second close female companion around Fu Tingzhou. A person like Fu Tingzhou wouldn’t be interested in someone like Gao Youhan, a silly rich girl, nor would he have a romantic relationship with a female assistant beside him, Fu Tingzhou, although seemingly cold in demeanor, is really a very....

"He is my ex-husband."

Shangguan Nanxian’s eyes widened.

Oh, wow...