The corners of Qin Chengxi's mouth curled up slightly, with a relaxed and happy expression: "My elder brother and sister-in-law have all accepted my gender, even my reluctant parents have accepted it. My grandfather also likes me to choose the identity I like, and they all support me."
"It's good to see you living so happily. I'm also worried that the atmosphere here is not as good as in my country. You will cry because of the public opinion."
ablett laughed teasingly.
Qin Chengxi was very grateful for the encouragement that tablett gave her. On some dark days, except for Shang Qi, he kept telling herself to follow her inner thoughts.
"I'm not a child! I can still bear this little pressure."
"You! You are timid, but you are very talkative. You are obviously very afraid of the eyes of people around you, and you still pretend not to care. It's really heartbreaking."
Ablett stretched out his hand and rubbed Qin Chengxi's hair lovingly, with a doting smile on his face.
But it was the affection his friend had for his junior, and the caress he gave her.
This scene was caught by Chi Sihui who came out to have afternoon tea. She took out her mobile phone and took a slightly ambiguous photo.
The two exchanged some information about their recent situations and said goodbye at the airport. Ablett couldn't bear to leave Qin Chengxi, this little cutie, and gave her a big hug.
Qin Chengxi took a taxi back to the company. As soon as she walked into the company door, she was pointed at by the front desk.
The voices around her were blaming her, and they used all kinds of unpleasant words. It had reached an outrageous level.
What happened to her
Qin Chengxi looked confused and listened to the discussions of the employees who were paying attention.
"Just talk about how she was able to win such a big project in one fell swoop, with such a famous company, and it turned out that she had that kind of relationship with the other party."
"you do not say."
"I heard that people outside are having fun. They must be her sex partners over there."
A harsh voice broke into the midst of the selfish trio: "You all guessed wrong. I just saw this photo in the company's group chat. It should be an underground lover."
The three of them rushed forward, looked at the mobile phone, and clicked their tongues a few times. Their expressions changed as they watched Qin Chengxi walking by, feeling extremely disgusted.
Qin Chengxi walked past them pretending to be calm, and as soon as he returned to the office, he sat on a stool in a daze.
Shang Qi had long been told by the secretary-general that there were rumors circulating in the company in the morning. When he saw his little cutie walking in at a loss, his heart clenched.
He canceled the afternoon meeting and left the company with Qin Chengxi.
Qin Chengxi, who was sitting in the passenger seat, held his chin and looked out of the car with dull eyes: "Shangqi, do you think I shouldn't come to work in Xinxin?"
"What are you talking about?"
"I shouldn't be brave, I shouldn't consider the interests of the company, and I shouldn't steal Assistant Qiao's plan. This is all my fault, I shouldn't."
Shang Qi pulled over and called the driver to come over and drive. He held Qin Chengxi in the back seat.
He took a wool blanket and covered her trembling body, comforting her softly: "Be good! Don't think too much about it. Someone is deliberately spreading rumors about this. Don't be afraid! I'm here."
The gentle voice warmed her fearful heart. Qin Chengxi grabbed Shang Qi's clothes: "Shang Qi."
"I am here."
Qin Chengxi nestled peacefully in Shang Qi's arms, with the words of those people still echoing in her ears, calling her a bitch, a slut, and a shameless person.
Little bitch.
She was afraid that her positive experience abroad would be exposed, and not only her, but also Xinxin Media would be ruined.
This is her problem.
She didn't want to implicate Shang Qi, or ruin his life because of their relationship. She fell asleep out of fear, with tears streaming from the corners of her eyes.
Shang Qi felt so distressed that he must find out the initiator of this matter. This time he would not give up because of his kindness.
Holding Qin Chengxi and lying down on the bed, listening to the even breathing, Shang Qi tiptoed out of the bedroom, while the housekeeper stood outside.
"Ma'am, what is this?"
"She's frightened. Don't disturb her." Shang Qi thought about it and added, "It's better to find someone to guard her here. If anything happens, come to me in the study."
"yes."
Shang Qi returned to the study and called the secretary-general who couldn't find anyone in the office.
He said anxiously: "Mr. Shang, where have you been? In the company, the incident about Miss... Miss Qin is spreading like wildfire, and there is no way to control it. Everyone even goes to the toilet to discuss this matter. "
"I know."
"What should we do? Everyone is not working hard and has been discussing this matter privately."
"Where is Team Leader Qiao? Where have you gone?"
Shang Qi frowned. Where was Qiao Zhiyun, his right-hand man, in such an emergency? You're not at the company. This isn't the weekend. Are you out to meet clients
When he was confused, the secretary-general opened his mouth to clear up the doubts.
"Team leader Qiao has always been in the company, but the more she explained, the more confused she became. There was nothing we could do this time. Everyone knew that Miss Qin changed her mind before the contract was signed and was kicked out of the project in just a few days. , and after signing the contract, he got involved with a local songwriter, so everyone..."
Shang Qi sneered, and his dark eyes showed a fierce light. This was a look he had never shown to Qin Chengxi reluctantly.
Youyou gave a soft drink: "Do those people think that Xiao Xi used a special method to achieve the effect that both parties are very satisfied and profitable?"
"That's not what I said. Mr. Shang, you know how fast those people below talk."
As soon as the secretary-general's words came out of her mouth, she immediately realized that she was stupid. How could she pass the blame in front of Mr. Shang? Even though she had done nothing, she justly sided with Qin Chengxi.
But she couldn't say that, and she couldn't make Mr. Shang angry.
Shang Qi's anger was not because she could arouse it with just one sentence, but because she hated those who spread rumors and caused trouble: "Go and investigate, starting from the source, who leaked the other photo. The first one to say this I will fire everyone whoever they are, Xinxin will not support such people.”
The secretary-general could do nothing but promise. He hung up the phone and turned around and bumped into Qiao Zhiyun. She raised her eyebrows and smiled slightly: "Why are you being scolded?"
"Isn't that right? Mr. Shang's temper is so bad. I have never seen him like this."
Qiao Zhiyun's suppressed jealousy and distaste exploded into her clenched fists: "If I were in a high position and saw the people below doing nothing but spreading rumors, I would also get angry."
The secretary-general felt relieved immediately after being persuaded like this: "What should I do now?"
"Teach those people a lesson. I've already gone out to curb them. It doesn't seem to be working. After all, I am also involved in this plan. You, an outsider, come here. You are the person closest to Mr. Shang and have the right to speak."
Qiao Zhiyun achieved her goal and left the company
, went straight to the coffee shop she had agreed with Chi Sihui, and the person she wanted to meet arrived first.
The two looked at each other with eyes that were like those in spring, mixed with hope and brilliance.
"It went very well." Qiao Zhiyun spoke first, "It's better that you understand her, otherwise you wouldn't have defeated the enemy in one fell swoop, giving us an advantage."
"That's true. But Miss Qiao also knows that you and I are not the same person. If you wait for Qin Chengxi to get away from Shang Qi, you will be the next one."
Qiao Zhiyun laughed loudly, reached out and picked up a piece of sugar and put it into Chi Sihui's coffee cup.
"This is not Miss Chi's style of doing things. There are rumors outside that you may eventually become Mr. Shang's wife, and suddenly Qin Chengxi appears in the middle. You must feel very uncomfortable."
Chi Sihui had known for a long time that Qiao Zhiyun was not someone to be trifled with, but how could she, a person with no background who rose to power by her own ability, be able to compete with her family background.
Asking her to help out was already giving her enough face. If it weren't for her uncle's sake, she would have been kicked out long ago. How could we have seen each other sitting together drinking coffee like this
The ridicule and disdain for Qiao Zhiyun in Chi Sihui's heart had long since spread over her demeanor and expression, and it was even worse towards people like Qin Chengxi who were neither men nor women.
The prejudice against Qin Chengxi has not changed because of her family background. On the contrary, it is even worse. She feels that having such a person in the Qin family is a shame to the Qin family.
"It feels good, I've passed that age, and the most important thing now is who can marry into the Shang family. As long as you take this step, the rest of the things will be much easier. Love can be cultivated. And I am not him No."
"Miss Chi, are you so sure?"
"No comment."
In the evening, Qin Chengxi woke up from the soft quilt. Her mood had reached the bottom. Even when she woke up and opened her eyes, she didn't want to move at all.
Shang Qi, who had been paying attention to the movements on the bed, sent a text message asking the housekeeper to bring over the hot porridge.
He walked gently to the bed, leaned over and reached out to hold Qin Chengxi's hair, revealing his expressionless eyes: "Let's have something to eat."
Qin Chengxi shook her head. She had been repelled by those rumors and could only use evasion as a defense. But the more she defended, the more violent the opponent's attack became.
In this critical moment, she felt that she had to be on the front line and not back down.
The housekeeper brought hot porridge, but Qin Chengxi, who had no appetite at all, forced herself to eat it bit by bit. She had to be strong.
Seeing her forcing herself, Shang Qi could only secretly hate himself for being incompetent and unable to protect Xiao Xi because he was not capable enough.
Touching Qin Chengxi's cheek, he apologized: "I'm sorry."
"Shang Qi, it's not your fault. It's because I didn't handle the interpersonal relationship well and I got caught. It's all my fault. Don't blame yourself."
Shang Qi picked up Qin Chengxi's thin body and the two embraced each other: "We will get through this difficulty together. No matter what others say, I will still treat you as before."
"Thank you."
Shang Qi held up Qin Chengxi's face, and his pitiful eyes were full of water drops: "You are so stupid, why should I apologize or thank you? I and you will coexist with honor and disgrace."
Qin Chengxi was moved to tears. The last words touched the softest part of her heart. Shang Qi knew everything she had always cared about and kept it in her heart.
"Why are you crying? No matter what happens now, I will support you." Shang Qi had a stern look in his eyes when he said this.