After Divorce, Hidden Marriage Husband Became Addicted to Me
Chapter 348 - 246: The Former... Former Mister

Chapter 348: Chapter 246: The Former... Former Mister

Shangguan Nanxian found the work that Tang Xi had submitted for the preliminary round.

The preliminary competition allowed free design without a set theme.

Although Tang Xi’s design for the preliminary round was simple, it was striking. Shen Qinglin took to her design at first sight.

She couldn’t help but nod slightly, showing her recognition of Tang Xi’s work.

On the other hand, Shangguan Nanxian watched Shen Qinglin’s facial expressions, considering Tang Xi was Fu Tingzhou’s ex-wife, and they all lived in North City, it was possible they knew each other. However, Shangguan Nanxian did not see any other emotions on Shen Qinglin’s face, just a slight appreciation and acknowledgment.

And in Shangguan Nanxian’s heart there was also a slight surprise, that was, the realization that Tang Xi had some real talent.

Originally, he had thought that Tang Xi entered the jewelry design competition just for the sake of it.

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Tang Xi didn’t expect that just after she submitted her draft, she received an email the next day notifying her of her successful entry.

Today was exactly the day Si Ruoli was discharged from the hospital, so she and Gu Zhiyi went to pick up Ruoli.

Ruoli’s submission had also passed, and Gu Zhiyi proposed that they find a place to celebrate with dinner tonight.

"I heard that Gao Group has recently launched a trial operation of a tourism and gourmet area, with more than thirty stores opened now. Why don’t we go there and check it out?"

Tang Xi and Si Ruoli exchanged glances and nodded in agreement.

This place in North Island seemed like a completely different world; Tang Xi had lived on North Island for four years, and previously, it was just a common seaside tourist area, occasionally with a few beach coffee shops, occasionally with some barbecues, but now, it has truly transformed into a mature commercial street.

There were many tourists from other places, and the stores in trial operation were almost fully seated.

And people, they love chasing the excitement.

The more crowded the place, it seems to only verify that the store has a good reputation.

The three of them took a number and waited for over an hour before getting seats at a Chinese restaurant. The food here was actually average in taste, medium in quality, but reasonably priced. It did not give off the impression of rip-off prices typical in tourist areas.

The waitstaff seemed to be well trained, very professional and polite.

Every store here bore the logo of the Gao Family.

Gu Zhiyi said, "Fu Tingzhou’s cooperation with the Gao Family has fallen through... this is equivalent to giving up the lucrative opportunity right in front of him. Didn’t he come from North City to North Island just for the cooperation project in this scenic area? They were already deeply involved in the cooperation when it was suddenly terminated. Though this loss means nothing to Fu Tingzhou, I’m just curious... why did he suddenly end the cooperation with the Gao Family when it was about to be profitable..."

Tang Xi’s gaze slowly fell.

She sipped on the lotus root and pork rib soup in her bowl.

Gu Zhiyi said, "Do you think it’s because of you, because Gao Youhan bullied you? So Fu Tingzhou, unable to stomach it, wanted to protect you, and that’s why he terminated the cooperation with the Gao Family."

Tang Xi’s heartbeat skipped.

Her voice was hoarse, "How could that be possible..."

"How could it not be possible? Men are just scoundrels; not cherishing what they have when they have it, and feeling reluctant to let it go after they lose it..."

Tang Xi slowly shook her head.

Fu Tingzhou wouldn’t, she understood this man’s disposition well, always assertive with his own way, who dares to contradict. He was always decisive, and she was always the one looking up to him.

Some may turn back, but Fu Tingzhou won’t.

His heart is cold, his blood is cold.

He doesn’t like her, so why would he turn back to glance at her again.

If it wasn’t for his memory loss, Tang Xi dared not think what it would be like to meet this man again.

He would make sure she never sees Tangtang again for the rest of her life.

He would have his way of making her pay the price.

Tang Xi’s pupils held a tinge of bitterness, "In his eyes there’s only profit, perhaps the Gao Family did not offer him the profit he desired. Although the Shangguan Family seems to be overshadowed by the Gao Family for now, their foundations are deep, and their way of conducting themselves is upright, no one can predict what might happen in the future."

She looked out the window at the clear blue sky, murmuring, "A change in the weather might just happen in an instant."

Three people were dining at a window seat in a Chinese restaurant that was doing good business; it was full, with over a dozen people queuing outside.

At the moment, a group of tourists sitting at the table behind Tang Xi were having an enthusiastic discussion.

"Did you guys participate in the jewelry design competition by Shangguan Group? I heard the first prize winner gets to join News Group directly. You know about News Group, right? It was personally founded by Shen Qinglin. The winner of this competition will become Shen Qinglin’s one and only closed-door disciple."

"Not only is there prize money, but one would also become Shen Qinglin’s disciple. This is Shen Qinglin we’re talking about—her myriad of connections and resources are legendary."

"I heard Shen Qinglin has already arrived in North Island, and was personally received by Shangguan Nanxian."

"It seems the preliminary round will end in a couple of days. I just submitted my entry this morning, and a friend of mine has already passed it."

"I envy your friend so much. I got eliminated. The design theme for my group was too difficult—so abstract. I suspect it might’ve been personally set by Shen Qinglin herself. She is my goddess. I would be so happy just to meet her once."

"The second round of the competition is about to start. If you make the cut again, you’ll receive a substantial prize. Even if you just make it to the finals and lose, you can still work at the design department of Shangguan Group, and they don’t require any specific academic qualifications. For someone truly passionate about this industry, it’s a great opportunity."

Tang Xi and Si Ruoli exchanged glances. Using sign language, Ruoli said, "Let’s get pumped. It would be great if both of us could make it to the finals."

Tang Xi asked, "You want to become Shen Qinglin’s disciple?"

Ruoli smiled wryly but shook her head, "She’s always been my idol. It would be nice just to meet her, to hear her thoughts about my design work. I’d rather keep running my little clothing store and have our little gatherings every week with you and Zhiyi. That’d be good enough for me."

Tang Xi smiled lightly, "Same here, just casually joining the competition. It would be great to make it to the finals—after all, there’s a sum of money involved."

She wasn’t interested in becoming Shen Qinglin’s disciple or joining News Group.

She was content and good at self-satisfaction. Here, occasionally gathering with friends, watching her daughter grow up, and managing a small business in the hospital—peaceful and comfortable life was enough for her.

She didn’t dare to dream big dreams or harbor grand ambitions anymore.

Ruoli had just been discharged from the hospital. After finishing their meal, Tang Xi asked Gu Zhiyi to take her back to rest. Since they were going in the opposite direction, Tang Xi took the bus home by herself.

She had just boarded the bus and swiped her transportation card.

Before she could sit down, her phone started vibrating.

"Dr. Tang, this is Xiao Gu, Mr. Yun suddenly passed out, what should I do?"

Tang Xi’s brow furrowed deeply, "What happened? Don’t panic, Xiao Gu."

"Mr. Yun said he was bored, so I took him downstairs for a walk, and then he just fainted. I’ve already called the emergency number 120, but I don’t know what to do..."

Tang Xi got off the bus, quickly hailed a cab, and rushed over.

"Don’t panic, while waiting for the ambulance, check his current condition and tell me in detail."

About 20 minutes later, the car arrived, just as an ambulance was driving out. Tang Xi told the driver, "Follow that ambulance."

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Emergency Department.

Tang Xi strode forward, and at the emergency center, she saw Xiao Gu anxiously waiting by the door.

Seeing her, Xiao Gu almost burst into tears, "Mr. Yun has been taken in. I don’t know what to do. He just fainted all of a sudden; there were no signs at all."

At this moment, a doctor came out and asked, "Where is the family member?"

Xiao Gu went forward.

The doctor asked, "What is your relationship to the patient?"

Xiao Gu replied, "I’m his nanny."

"Nanny? That won’t do, you must immediately contact his blood relatives. You as a nanny can’t sign the necessary documents."

Xiao Gu was on the verge of tears and looked to Tang Xi for help.

Tang Xi stepped forward, "I’ll sign, I am..."

She looked at the doctor, took a deep breath and with a hard swallow of her heart, said, "My husband is his brother, and my husband is also on his way here at the moment."

Ex... ex-husband.