Disorder in marriage

Yan Zhi originally wanted to be independent and do something to make Gu Yunmo think more highly of her.

But unexpectedly, after all the twists and turns, she still had to use the halo of Mrs. Gu to beg him.

"Sister, Gu Yunmo and I don't get along. If you ask me to deliver the documents, this project is even less likely to succeed."

Madam Du said earnestly, "Xiao Zhi, I truly consider you a friend."

"I know Gu Yunmo has wronged you, but you need to understand how many people want to get on board the Gu family business, and how many people want to curry favor with Gu Yunmo."

"His money is right there; if you don't spend it, someone else will. We can't let those little vixens outside benefit from it, right?"

Yan Zhi: "I—"

"Besides, helping me is also helping yourself. Your parents were well-known entrepreneurs in Beijing. You should know that marriage is not a place for romance, but a place for resource integration and mutual benefit. There's no need to tear things apart unless absolutely necessary."

"Xiao Zhi, it's not too late to leave Gu Yunmo when you're ready to take the plunge."

Yan Zhi was speechless after hearing what she said.

Madam Du waved the folder, and Yan Zhi accepted it with a heavy sense of humiliation.

The car sped away, kicking up dust, while Yan Zhi remained standing in the same spot.

All the hope she's shown these days is an illusion; without Gu Yunmo, she can't do anything at all.

When she got home, Ling Xiao called, "Xiao Zhi, Gu Yunmo and Yan Fei are in New York."

Yan Zhi asked, "Have you seen the child?"

"No. But I've been following them, and I'll contact you as soon as I hear any news about the child."

Yan Zhi breathed a sigh of relief, tears welling up in her eyes. "Thank you, senior! Really, thank you so much!"

"Don't worry, no matter what happens, I'll always be here for you."

After Ling Xiao finished speaking, he added, "And Linglong too."

"Hmm..." Yan Zhi continued, "Senior, you and Linglong are my best and most important friends. Thank you for being there for me all these years."

The word "friends" did not bring the two closer; instead, it created a barrier.

Ling Xiao actually wanted to tell Yan Zhi that regardless of whether she liked him or not, he would protect her and help her.

Like the moon overhead, he was always watching her from afar, within her sight.

But even when the words were on the tip of his tongue, he still didn't have the courage to say them.

"Xiao Zhi, it's getting late, you should rest."

"it is good."

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The next day, Yan Zhi took the document given to her by Madam Du to the Gu family.

She used to come to the Gu family frequently to assert her dominance; it wouldn't be an exaggeration to say she was showing off her power.

He used to be full of confidence, but now he's ashamed and embarrassed.

She didn't dare to meet the gaze of the receptionist; her pride and confidence had vanished.

She was just a pathetic parasite, an unloved first wife.

"Madam, what brings you here?"

Jiang Jin came down to meet her, and in the elevator, Yan Zhi made her intentions clear.

"I'd like you to take a look at Mrs. Du's project proposal and see if there are any problems."

Jiang Jin is Gu Yunmo's assistant and is very responsible in his work.

Even though he also believed that Gu Yunmo should be with Yan Fei, he still treated Yan Zhi politely on the surface.

"Okay, Madam, please go to Mr. Gu's office and sit for a while. I'll have someone make you a cup of coffee."

"Yes, thank you."

Yan Zhi hadn't been to Gu Yunmo's office for a long time. She thought no one was inside, but when she opened the door, she saw Ji Shanmei standing in front of the window.

"What are you doing here?"

Ji Shanmei's dress still accentuated her figure, so tight it looked like it would burst if she squatted down.

She tossed her long, curly hair and said haughtily, "That clivia on the windowsill was a gift from me to President Gu."

"Before Mr. Gu left, he told me that I had to come and water the plants every day, and he would punish me if they withered."

Yan Zhi asked expressionlessly, "Are you done watering?"

Just as Ji Shanmei was about to speak, Yan Zhi coldly interrupted her.

"Get out of here after you're done watering. What if something goes missing from this office? Can you explain that?"

Ji Shanmei snorted angrily, then laughed in a fit of rage, looking Yan Zhi up and down.

"What right do you have to act so arrogantly here? Mrs. Gu, I heard that Mr. Gu went abroad to see Yan Fei. Why didn't you stop him? Did you not want to... or were you unable to stop him?"

Yan Zhi didn't say a word, took the bag strap off her shoulder, and casually threw the bag onto the sofa.

Then she started to unwrap her watch, "Looks like I've been giving the world too much kindness."

After taking off her watch, she walked towards Ji Shanmei, and also took off her two high heels.

Ji Shanmei's face immediately turned panicked. "Yan Zhi! What are you doing!"

Yan Zhi grabbed her hair and dragged her toward the door as if she were holding her lifeline.

Outside was Gu Yunmo's secretary's office, and there were also several colleagues coming up from downstairs.

Yan Zhi suddenly shoved Ji Shanmei onto the desk in the office area.

"what!"

As soon as Ji Shanmei stood still, she stretched out her ten fingers and lunged at her.

Snapped!

Yan Zhi's slap made her palm hurt and half of her arm went numb.

"Since you enjoy stealing other women's husbands so much, why don't you use your brain first and see if I'm easy to bully?"

"You dare hit me!"

Snapped!

Another slap.

She was a head shorter than Ji Shanmei, but she was extremely fast and her movements were swift and decisive.

Ji Shanmei was dumbfounded; she hadn't expected Yan Zhi to be so crazy.

The fabric at her chest was pulled up, and a cold, gloomy atmosphere descended upon her.

In that instant, she seemed to see Gu Yunmo's shadow on Yan Zhi's face.

"You didn't understand when I tried to reason with you before, did you? Since you have no shame, then I'll grant your wish."

Ji Shanmei subconsciously swallowed.

At this moment, Jiang Jin, who had just finished making coffee, saw this scene and ran over, quickly putting down his cup and separating the two.

"Madam! What's wrong?"

Yan Zhi flicked her wrist. "Jiang Jin, tell the HR department to fire Ji Shanmei."

Ji Shanmei's eyes widened. "You? What right do you have to fire me?"

"Just because I'm Mrs. Gu! Just because you destroyed my family and provoked me time and time again!"

Ji Shanmei straightened her back. "I'm the finance manager. Do you know what firing me means?"

"I don't know, and I don't want to know." She looked at Jiang Jin. "Go tell the HR department now."

Jiang Jin looked left and right. "Madam, I'm afraid—"

"Is this request difficult? It's not like I'm asking for the stars in the sky."

Jiang Jin: "..."

"You can't do it, can you? Then I'll have to let the old lady step in and uphold justice."

It seems Yan Zhi is determined to teach Ji Shanmei a lesson today.

Although Ji Shanmei's behavior was inappropriate, she had been with the Gu family for many years and had a grasp of the Gu family's financial situation.

Yan Zhi was also aware of this. She had no position in the Gu family, so how could she just fire someone?

This whole charade was just an attempt to ruin Ji Shanmei's reputation in the company and vent his anger.

Before the situation could escalate further, Jiang Jin had no choice but to suspend Ji Shanmei from her duties.

"Manager Ji, please go home and rest for a few days. Whether or not you will be fired will be discussed when President Gu returns."

As Ji Shanmei left, she angrily pointed at Yan Zhi and said, "Yan Zhi, you just wait!"