After Divorce, Hidden Marriage Husband Became Addicted to Me
Chapter 408 - 284: The Water-Pouring Assistant

Chapter 408: Chapter 284: The Water-Pouring Assistant

Freedom, joy.

What a beautiful wish it is.

Tang Xi’s eyes flickered slightly as she looked at Song Yanchu. She was about to say something else when suddenly, she noticed a familiar yet frightening figure approaching her.

Almost instinctively, Tang Xi stood up abruptly.

It was both guilt and fear.

Why was Fu Tingzhou here?

How could it be such a coincidence?

She and Song Yanchu had nothing going on, but being caught by Fu Tingzhou at this moment made her feel an intense sense of guilt. The man’s gaze was fixed on her as if it were burning through her with its heat.

The extent of her getting up was a bit excessive.

The water cup tumbled over.

The glass didn’t break.

Song Yanchu bent down to pick up the glass and gestured for a waiter to come clean up the water on the floor.

He could tell that Tang Xi’s mood was off.

He frowned slightly, and then a man’s figure appeared in front of him.

The cold male voice carried heavy sarcasm, "Assistant Tang, if you want to meet men, you could have just told me directly, no need to make up excuses about dealing with personal matters to beg for time off. I gave you two days off out of old times’ sake for you to sort out private issues, is this what you call ’private matters’?"

Song Yanchu looked displeased at the other party, noticing that Fu Tingzhou was almost the same height as himself but emanated an intense sense of oppression, a very strong presence. Song Yanchu intuitively felt that this man was not one to be trifled with.

However, he stood in front of Tang Xi, looking directly at Fu Tingzhou, "Sir, Tang Xi is a friend of mine, I wonder what offended you?"

This act made Fu Tingzhou even more displeased.

It seemed Tang Xi was very familiar with this man.

She really can’t change her nature of luring men!

"Tang Xi is my assistant, and I am merely giving her instructions as her boss," Fu Tingzhou said, knowing the man in front of him was Song Yanchu, who was also not a nobody in the Northern Island. This Tang Xi really had the ability to even hook Song Yanchu.

Tang Xi raised her hand and tugged at Song Yanchu’s sleeve, looking at him apologetically.

"Mr. Song, I’m sorry I can’t accompany you to watch the movie today. Let’s get together another time if fate allows." She knew the temper and nature of Fu Tingzhou. In the past, those who she had contact with and who had helped her, eventually became tools for Fu Tingzhou to threaten her.

She didn’t want Song Yanchu to be involved because of her.

Who knows if Fu Tingzhou would do something to the Song Family?

Better to mind one’s own business than to meddle.

Song Yanchu still stood in front of Tang Xi, and he could see that she was being coerced, that she feared this man. She was not happy to see him, but seeing the slightly pleading look in Tang Xi’s eyes, Song Yanchu hesitated for a moment before stepping aside; he didn’t want to make things difficult for Tang Xi.

Fu Tingzhou scoffed coldly at the sight of their reluctant parting, finding it ridiculous. He tossed the car keys to Tang Xi and turned to leave.

Tang Xi gave Song Yanchu another apologetic smile before quickly following Fu Tingzhou’s steps.

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"From now on, your own time is over." Fu Tingzhou commanded coldly, "Drive, go to Shangguan Group."

Tang Xi opened her mouth but ended up just nodding her head.

She started the car, then set the navigation.

Glancing at the rear-view mirror, she saw Fu Tingzhou resting with his eyes closed. She really wanted to ask why he was here.

How could it be such a coincidence that she was seen by him today?

And what exactly was he angry about?

She was his assistant; she had her own time too.

Could she not even have personal time to meet friends, chat, and watch movies?

But she didn’t want to provoke Fu Tingzhou right now.

After driving for over ten minutes.

A sarcastic, indifferent voice said, "Are you a turtle? You’ve only gone one street? With your current speed, can we still reach Shangguan Group this afternoon?"

Tang Xi glanced outside the window, her palms sweating.

"I have never driven before, and I haven’t been on this road. Since I am your assistant, I should consider your safety, Mr. Fu."

Fu Tingzhou glanced at his wristwatch, his eyelids lifting faintly, "Pull over, park the car."

Tang Xi obediently stopped the car.

And moved over to sit in the passenger seat.

No sooner had Tang Xi fastened her seatbelt than Fu Tingzhou hit the gas pedal.

Then, she heard his husky, emotionless voice, "Living in this city for four years, this is what you’ve become? Can’t even remember the roads; working for four years, not even buying a simple vehicle? And yet, you tell me you can provide Tangtang with a better life?"

Tang Xi bit her lip.

She didn’t argue with him.

Because what Fu Tingzhou said was right; she really was nothing.

Four years of work, and she couldn’t even afford the most basic car.

Initially, she had saved some money, but most of it went on Tangtang’s illness.

After that, she hoped for nothing more than her daughter’s healthy wellbeing.

Rich or not, as long as the family is healthy, it’s enough.

She didn’t want to argue with this man. In dealing with Fu Tingzhou, she chose the path of least resistance, "Yes, I will practice driving diligently in the future and strive to familiarize myself with the roads so as to be a good assistant to you, Mr. Fu."

Fu Tingzhou glanced at her, not expecting such an obedient reply.

It silenced him for a moment.

"Good you understand. Being my assistant, learning to drive and familiarizing yourself with the roads are the most basic tasks. Tomorrow, I’ll have Shen Duan take you to pick a car model you like, and you’ll practice driving with Shen Duan in the evening."

Tang Xi nodded her head.

Practice driving, huh? After all, she had a driver’s license, even though she had hardly ever driven. It was good to learn.

But she didn’t take Fu Tingzhou’s mention of picking out a car model she liked seriously.

-

Arriving at Shangguan Group.

Shangguan Nanxian was somewhat surprised to see Tang Xi become Fu Tingzhou’s assistant, but he was just surprised.

Lin Ke passed a document to Tang Xi, "Assistant Tang, please trouble you to have Mr. Fu review and sign this document later."

Tang Xi nodded her head.

Fu Tingzhou and Shangguan Nanxian went into the meeting room to discuss the matters of subsequent development cooperation.

Lin Ke and Tang Xi followed at their side, Lin Ke gently patted Tang Xi’s shoulder and whispered, "Assistant Tang, we’re colleagues now, please take care of me."

Tang Xi smiled, "It’s me who should ask you to take care of me, Assistant Lin. I don’t even know how long I can be an assistant for?"

"Assistant Tang, there’s no need to be polite." Lin Ke was a very discerning person; he had long noticed that Tang Xi was no ordinary person, not to mention her identity as Fu Tingzhou’s ex-wife. Seeing how Fu Tingzhou had turned North Island upside down looking for her during her disappearance, it wouldn’t be surprising if they got back together soon... Now being an assistant was just a way to foster a closer relationship.

Lin Ke smiled, "Assistant Tang, when you have time, let’s have a meal together to celebrate your safe return."

Tang Xi replied, "It should be me inviting you, to thank you for your help before, Assistant Lin."

While Fu Tingzhou was talking with Shangguan Nanxian, he occasionally glanced at Tang Xi and saw her chatting quietly with Shangguan Nanxian’s assistant, Lin Ke. She seemed to be able to chat happily with everyone, yet she always wore a stern face around him.

Fu Tingzhou frowned and coughed, causing Shangguan Nanxian to start slightly, his voice coming to an abrupt halt.

Fu Tingzhou looked at Tang Xi, raised his hand, his long fingers tapping on the table to make a dull sound, "Water."

Tang Xi, "...."

She brought over a cup of warm water, "Mr. Fu, your water."

Fu Tingzhou took a sip, "Add ice."

"Okay, Mr. Fu, please wait a moment." Tang Xi turned to pour a glass of iced water and brought it over.

Tang Xi watched Fu Tingzhou drink the water and continue talking with Shangguan Nanxian. She chatted with Lin Ke about the jewelry competition. Lin Ke, too, intended to discuss the preparation details of restarting the jewelry competition with Tang Xi since the event was about to be revived, but suddenly, he felt a cold gaze upon his face. Lin Ke shivered, meeting Fu Tingzhou’s sweeping glance.

He fell silent.