After Divorce, Hidden Marriage Husband Became Addicted to Me
Chapter 369 - 259: Kneel Down, Keep This Secret

Chapter 369: Chapter 259: Kneel Down, Keep This Secret

Ying Qiuru slammed her hand on the table and stood up abruptly, "What do you mean, Gu Zhiyi! How noble do you think you are? Weren’t you just dumped? Oh, you and Tang Xi, both of you, raising a child and relying on a man to make your fortunes, really think you’re some kind of rich ladies now. Without your men, you’re nothing!"

Gu Zhiyi was also quick-tempered, and Tang Xi immediately stopped her, standing in front of her.

This was a hospital, after all. It wouldn’t be good for their own people to start fighting here and for the news to spread. The head nurse and a nurse rushed over to calm Ying Qiuru, and that settled the verbal dispute.

When it was time to leave work, Tang Xi sent a WeChat message to Song Yanchu, asking if he had time tonight?

Tonight, she might need to ask Song Yanchu to come over.

Song Yanchu replied after four or five minutes, "Sorry, I have something tonight. My grandfather’s heart is not in good shape, I’ve made an appointment with a doctor in Qichuan City, I need to go there tonight." Then, he made a call to Tang Xi.

Tang Xi hurriedly said, "Your grandfather’s health is important, I don’t really have anything urgent, I was just asking casually. You go ahead and get busy."

After hanging up the phone, Tang Xi let out a sigh of relief.

When Song Yanchu said he was busy, she actually felt quite happy about it.

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The social gathering tonight was set at an entertainment bar named ’Tonight Sober Or Drunk’.

The private room was on the third floor.

This place was quite popular, especially at night. As you walk in, there’s a disco dance floor with dazzling lights. To the left and right were staircases, Tang Xi and Gu Zhiyi followed the waiter up and arrived at the private room on the third floor.

Around half an hour later, most of the people had arrived.

"Sister Li’s child had some issues at school, she’s not going to make it tonight."

A female doctor glanced at Tang Xi, "Where’s your boyfriend? Isn’t he with you?"

Tang Xi couldn’t tell if it was just her imagination, but she always felt that these people were very curious about her boyfriend.

Tang Xi responded with a smile, "He had some family matters to attend to."

Ying Qiuru never missed an opportunity to kick someone when they were down, "You always brag so much. I really thought, like Sister Li said, you got yourself a tall, rich, and handsome guy."

Tang Xi didn’t take Ying Qiuru’s insinuations to heart at all. She sat on a sofa to one side, chatting with a couple of colleagues; someone brought up the jewelry competition hosted by Shangguan Group this year, and Tang Xi listened in for a bit.

Apparently, the news of Shen Qinglin coming to Beidao had spread.

The internet was filled with countless onlookers eagerly anticipating Shen Qinglin’s first public appearance; after all, everyone was curious to see what a powerful woman who founded News Fashion International and ascended to the ranks of top luxury brands in less than 20 years looked like.

"I bet she looks very stern, probably not young either."

"These powerful women are all about that strong fashion vibe, like those female moguls we see in fashion magazines, cool and sassy with a decisive and swift approach."

A picture of Shen Qinglin appeared in Tang Xi’s mind.

On the contrary, Shen Qinglin was cool and charismatic.

And she spoke and expressed herself with sophistication.

Her dressing and demeanor weren’t that of the stereotypical fashion queen; she was approachable and natural.

Some might believe if you said she was like a female professor at a university.

Tang Xi’s phone buzzed, and she saw that it was Su Wenhe calling, so she stood up and walked out to answer. Su Wenhe said she felt Tangtang was running a slight fever tonight, and she had already taken medicine and was resting.

It had been like this since she got back from school.

Tang Xi felt worried. She really wanted to head home immediately, but Su Wenhe on the other end said she would stay with Tangtang at home and asked her not to worry.

How could Tang Xi not be anxious? She decided to return to the private room, tell her colleagues, and then leave.

Suddenly, she heard the sound of someone making a phone call not too far away.

She had come out to take the call, finding a spot that was relatively quiet near the restrooms.

She didn’t mean to eavesdrop.

But unexpectedly, she heard her own name being mentioned.

"Are you sure you’ve investigated properly? Is that girl really Tang Xi’s daughter?"

"I’ve seen Tang Xi’s daughter before; she doesn’t look like this. Are you sure there’s no mistake?"

"Verify it immediately. If this girl is really Tang Xi’s daughter..." Shen Duan held the phone. As he looked up, he saw Tang Xi standing three meters away, accompanied by a slim woman with a clear, cold, and stubborn gaze, who was staring straight at him.

Shen Duan raised his eyebrows slightly. Digging up someone’s background was a dirty business but not against the law. It was slightly embarrassing, however, to be caught by the person herself.

He said a couple of words to his subordinate on the other end of the phone and hung up. Then, he approached Tang Xi, "Miss Tang, you’re here as well."

Tang Xi stood with a straight back, but her teeth were trembling as she spoke.

She hadn’t expected that this matter would still be uncovered.

Her daughter would have to be exposed in front of Fu Tingzhou eventually.

Despair and fatigue showed in her eyes, and then she bent her knees and knelt in front of Shen Duan.

Shen Duan’s expression changed immediately, and he stepped to the side, "Miss Tang, what are you doing!"

"Assistant Shen, I know you hired a private investigator to look into me. You did well; my daughter Tangtang is indeed Fu Tingzhou’s and my daughter. I know you haven’t told Fu Tingzhou yet. I hope you can keep this secret. I beg, beg you."

She exhausted nearly all her strength.

"Assistant Shen, I’m willing to give anything just to have you keep this secret."

In her heart, Tang Xi knew that Shen Duan wouldn’t listen to her.

But she still wanted to plead and try.

She was just an ordinary person, while Shen Duan was Fu Tingzhou’s assistant, ordered to investigate her daughter’s matter. If he found out, of course he would tell Fu Tingzhou; it was just her ill luck that she stumbled upon him.

Shen Duan frowned, "Miss Tang, I don’t understand why you want to hide this from Mr. Fu. You are his ex-wife, and the two of you have a daughter together. Mr. Fu doesn’t have any other women in his life right now; you could totally have the chance for a reconciliation. I don’t know what you are being so stubborn about."

"What am I being stubborn about?" Hearing this, Tang Xi revealed a faint, wry smile on her lips.

"Shen Duan, everything you just mentioned is but an absurd dream to me. Fu Tingzhou has amnesia. He doesn’t remember me, and that is the happiest thing for me. If he were to remember me, and remember this daughter, that would be my nightmare!"

Shen Duan didn’t know what deep conflicts had existed between Tang Xi and Fu Tingzhou in the past.

He said, "I’m sorry, Miss Tang."

He was about to leave, but Tang Xi caught hold of the hem of his trousers. The woman’s fingers turned white at the knuckles as she held on, desperately gripping his pants.

"Assistant Shen, if you tell Fu Tingzhou about Tangtang, I will die."

She raised her head to look at Shen Duan, and in that instant, his eyes met hers. He was taken aback; her eyes were filled with a chilling deadness and black despair. He had no doubt of her words; it seemed she really would...

But Shen Duan was also clear about his own identity.

He was Fu Tingzhou’s assistant, serving only Fu Tingzhou.

"I’m sorry Miss Tang Xi, I cannot fulfill your request." His lips moved, and he meant to say that perhaps things were not as she thought, that Mr. Fu would surely be happy about the existence of his daughter.

But seeing Tang Xi in her current state, Shen Duan didn’t say it, and walked away with heavy strides.

Tang Xi collapsed to the ground. She took out her phone and, after hesitating for a moment, dialed a number.

"I beg you to do me a favor, please help me. I’ll do anything, I know you have the capability."

"Speak."

"Fu Tingzhou has an assistant named Shen Duan. He just found out a bit about my secret; I hope he keeps his mouth shut about this matter," she paused, "I don’t want to harm him personally."

"Tang Xi, I can help you, but I have a condition, you must agree to one thing."

Without hesitation, Tang Xi responded, "Okay, as long as it doesn’t violate the law and morals, I agree."

"Even if it violates, you must agree, without any reason."

Through gritted teeth, Tang Xi said, "Okay, I agree to anything."