After Divorce, Hidden Marriage Husband Became Addicted to Me
Chapter 340 - 242: Lying

Chapter 340: Chapter 242: Lying

Shangguan Nanxian soon arrived at the office and asked Lin Ke to step out.

As she watched Tang Xi studying the jewelry contest design proposal, she said, "So, are you interested in the jewelry competition?"

Without being pretentious, Tang Xi smiled and said, "The prize money is quite substantial, and you get a reward simply for making it past the preliminary selection."

She was indeed very tempted, mainly because she had some knowledge of jewelry.

"Oh, that’s perfect, I have the registration form here. You can fill it out, design your draft, and send it to this official email. This jewelry contest is quite large-scale, and I can let you in on something; the final judge chairman is Shen Qinglin," Shangguan Nanxian said with her red lips curving upwards. It had taken her significant effort to invite Shen Qinglin, but it was worth it.

Hearing this name, Tang Xi was somewhat astonished.

Shen Qinglin?

She had heard this name countless times—a legend in the domestic luxury industry, who single-handedly founded News Group and made it one of the top ten luxury brands in the world.

Back when she was with the Su Family, she had heard them discussing this name, mentioning that her designs were incredibly sought after.

"Miss Shangguan, my visit today is to express my gratitude for your help in getting my daughter into Xinglan Kindergarten."

Shangguan Nanxian smiled, "It was just a small matter, Miss Tang, don’t worry about it."

"My name is Tang Xi, just call me Tang Xi."

"Then you shouldn’t always call me Miss Shangguan either, you can call me Nanxian."

After leaving the Shangguan Group, Tang Xi returned home.

She happened to meet her landlord, who mentioned that the rent would be increased this month.

Tang Xi frowned, "Sister Jiang, isn’t the rent already stipulated in the contract? And I’ve already paid for half a year..."

"It’s not that I want to increase it. You can ask around; the entire community’s rent has gone up by 20%. The street in front of our community, just an eight-minute walk away, where the Gao Family developed a food and lodging area, is about to start a trial operation, which will make this area more expensive. If you don’t want to continue renting, that’s okay. I can refund the rent you’ve paid so far, and you can move out tomorrow."

Tang Xi went home and discussed this issue with Su Wenhe.

Su Wenhe said, "When I went out to buy groceries this morning, I also chatted with a lady from our community about this. It seems they are going to build a food plaza nearby. Now that the real estate prices in this area have risen, Little Tang, what do you think? Do you want to continue renting, or move? If you’re considering moving, we should start looking at rental websites now for suitable listings."

Though it’s not close to Xinglan Kindergarten, the transportation is very convenient—right outside are a subway station and bus stops, and it’s also close to the community hospital where she works.

With a heavy heart, Tang Xi paid the landlord the difference.

She chastised herself for being too sentimental. If Fu Tingzhou were giving her money, or if Xu Rongchen were sending her money calling her a greedy and vain woman, Tang Xi would accept it. With money, she’d leave immediately, not wanting to spend an extra minute with these affluent men.

Back in her bedroom, she opened the official website for the Shangguan Group’s jewelry design competition registration.

She filled in her personal information.

In the afternoon, she rested and began to draw.

The preliminary round did not specify a design range, so it was open for submissions.

She designed a bracelet from the starry sky series.

After all, just getting past the preliminary round would earn her a few thousand dollars.

The Su Family made their fortune from the jewelry business; Tang Xi, as a child, loved visiting the Su Family’s jewelry processing factory. The masters there were familiar with her, and a few senior craftsmen enthusiastically introduced her to various gemstone raw materials and types of jade.

They taught her many things.

Tang Xi was a quick learner, although she later majored in medicine in college.

Su Kangrong had always wanted a son, but alas, he only had one daughter.

Xia Minjun had lost her ability to bear children, so the couple cherished Su Mengshu dearly, particularly since Mengshu had a blood disorder. They adopted Tang Xi, who had the same blood type, to be Mengshu’s living blood bank.

Reflecting on her past times at the Su Family, Tang Xi sighed.

It’s all in the past now.

-

Hospital, high-level inpatient department.

Fu Tingzhou lay on the hospital bed receiving an IV drip, his eyes gently closed, listening to Shen Duan reporting the upcoming activities for the next few days.

"Sir, as per your instructions, I have brought Tang Qianqian here. Shall I let her come in now?"

Fu Tingzhou raised his hand to his forehead and nodded.

These past few days, staying in the hospital, his usual headaches had intensified significantly.

Even under the influence of medication, he couldn’t sleep through the night.

Despite undergoing various examinations, they all indicated that there was nothing wrong with him, yet the headaches remained uncontrollable.

Especially after hearing the name Su Mengshu.

Over the last few nights, he had dreamt of Su Mengshu, but this woman gave him a strange, unfamiliar feeling.

Is it really her?

Fu Tingzhou knew absolutely nothing about his life before his amnesia. The only thing he acquired was meeting the woman on the North Island who was said to be his ex-wife, but Tang Xi also gave him a bizarre feeling. When she looked at him, it was like looking at a flood or fierce beast, suggesting that his prior marriage with Tang Xi was not pleasant.

And his so-called assistant, Xu Ze, had vanished off the face of the earth.

Moreover, the one who knew some of his past was this Tang Qianqian.

She was vaguely his former lover?

Soon, Shen Duan brought Tang Qianqian to the hospital room.

Tang Qianqian wore a white dress and no makeup, her naturally clean little face appearing innocent, but there was a hint of desire tainted by money in her eyes.

She had been secretly controlled for a while, Tang Qianqian was scared, but also powerless to resist. Until she was brought here to North Island,

But when she saw Fu Tingzhou, she paused for a moment, "Mr. Fu."

Then, a glint of fear flashed in her eyes.

However, seeing Fu Tingzhou again, Tang Qianqian’s heart still leapt with joy, after all, such a wealthy and handsome man. She immediately adjusted her demeanor and approached him, "Mr. Fu, did you want to see me? What do you need?"

Shen Duan said, "Next, Mr. Fu will ask you some questions and you must tell the truth, otherwise, you won’t be spared."

Tang Qianqian, of course, knew of Fu Tingzhou’s methods and shrank her neck in fright.

"I... I wouldn’t dare."

"When were you with me before, why did I keep you, and how long were you with me?" Fu Tingzhou’s voice was hoarse, his dark eyes staring intently at Tang Qianqian.

"I... I’ve forgotten, but I wasn’t with you for long, Mr. Fu. For someone as excellent as you, every day I could be by your side felt like a blessing... Why you would keep me... I don’t know..."

"Have you heard a name," Fu Tingzhou asked, "Tang Xi."

Shen Duan froze for a moment. He originally thought Mr. Fu would ask about Su Mengshu.

Tang Qianqian’s eyes widened.

Tang Xi??

This name was her disgrace.

Why Fu Tingzhou would keep her was precisely because of this name. Tang Qianqian, Tang Xi... the pronunciation is the same.

Thinking of this made Tang Qianqian feel humiliated and uncomfortable.

She lied and shook her head, "It sounds somewhat familiar, but it has no impact."

"Then do you know Su Mengshu?"

Tang Qianqian, "Miss Su... She... She was supposed to have an engagement party with you. Back then, North City had many reports, saying you two were a perfect match. But your engagement ceremony didn’t go smoothly... I don’t know about what happened afterwards."