Yang Cheng was in Huo Xiao's camp.
He wasn't very capable, but he knew how to please people. Thanks to his connection with Huo Xiao, after Ling Nuan was kicked out of Qingnuan Technology, he rose to power with Huo Xiao's support.
Right after Ling Nuan left, Yang Cheng immediately informed Huo Xiao of what had happened.
Huo Xiao was still in the hospital.
Although the baby was tough and still in her womb, the doctor had seriously warned her to stay in the hospital to rest and nourish herself.
After listening to Yang Cheng's account, Huo Xiao was furious and smashed her phone on the spot.
"Ling Nuan! I'll definitely get rid of you!"
Shen Shaoqing had just come back with washed fruits. Hearing Huo Xiao's words, he frowned slightly.
This slight frown didn't escape Huo Xiao's notice.
She immediately blew up.
"What? Do you feel sorry for her again? Do you know what this bitch has done? I don't know if her skills in bed are really that good, but she's managed to wrap my uncle around her little finger. She even got the cooperation project with your company! Now she's trying to take revenge on you and blocking the cooperation between you and the Huo Group!"
Huo Xiao sneered, "You care about her, but what about her? She wishes you were dead!"
Shen Shaoqing remained calm, "Oh."
His reaction only fueled Huo Xiao's anger, "Shen Shaoqing, don't you forget that we're already married. I'm your wife, and there's our baby in my belly!"
Shen Shaoqing's eyes showed mockery as he placed the fruits on the bedside table, "I know, that's why I'm here washing fruits for you."
The last sentence was full of sarcasm.
Huo Xiao immediately knocked over the fruit plate, "If you miss her so much, go find her!"
Shen Shaoqing glanced at the fruits on the floor, then gave Huo Xiao a deep look before turning around and leaving.
As soon as he left, Huo Xiao panicked.
"Shen Shaoqing, you're not allowed to leave! You're not allowed to go find her!"
Shen Shaoqing ignored her.
Huo Xiao got out of bed and tried to chase after him, but before she could even get out of bed, her face turned pale as she covered her belly, "My belly... my belly hurts."
Shen Shaoqing was already at the door. Hearing the commotion, he turned around.
Seeing Huo Xiao's state, he had no choice but to turn back. He called the doctor, and there was a flurry of activity for a while.
The doctor lectured them, "Pregnant women are very emotionally unstable, which can have a great impact on their bodies. If you keep causing such a stir, the baby may not be able to be saved!"
Shen Shaoqing thought that if the baby couldn't be saved, it might not be a bad thing.
But he couldn't say that. He could only obediently listen to the lecture and then go back to the ward to accompany Huo Xiao.
After this incident, Huo Xiao suddenly lost her temper. With red eyes, she grabbed Shen Shaoqing's hand, "Shaoqing, I didn't mean to lose my temper with you. I just care about you too much. I'm so afraid of losing you."
Shen Shaoqing sighed softly and held Huo Xiao's hand back, soothing her, "Go to sleep."
Huo Xiao looked at Shen Shaoqing pitifully, desperately seeking an answer, "You'll stay with me and won't leave me, right?"
"Yes, I won't leave you." Shen Shaoqing promised.
He and Huo Xiao had been tied together since he betrayed Ling Nuan.
He had no way back.
Hearing his promise, Huo Xiao felt relieved, but she still wouldn't let go of Shen Shaoqing's hand. She held it tightly until she fell asleep.
Even after Huo Xiao fell asleep, Shen Shaoqing didn't pull his hand back.
To outsiders, they looked like a loving young couple, envying others.
...
After Ling Nuan left the restaurant, she explained the situation to Manager Jiang.
"I used to work at Qingnuan Technology. When they saw me, they said mean things to me. Their moral character is questionable. Moreover, based on my understanding of them, they're not the type of people who can get things done. There's no point in discussing cooperation with them."
Hearing this, Manager Jiang smiled, "Since General Manager Huo chose Secretary Ling to be in charge of this cooperation, I trust your judgment."
Ling Nuan showed gratitude on her face and stated, "Manager Jiang, please rest assured. I won't let personal matters affect my work. If there's a need for cooperation with Qingnuan Technology, I'll do my best to achieve cooperation between the two companies."
"I trust your ability, Secretary Ling."
The two exchanged some polite words.
Ling Nuan didn't want Manager Jiang to misunderstand that she was taking revenge. Moreover, cutting off the cooperation with Qingnuan Technology could only stop its development. What she wanted was more than that.
She was determined to promote this cooperation.
As for Manager Jiang -
After parting ways with Ling Nuan, he immediately called Huo Linsheng and told him everything that had just happened.
Huo Linsheng looked calm, as if he had expected it.
When he caught a glimpse of Ling Nuan walking towards him from the corner of his eye, he quickly ended the call, "I see."
Then he hung up the phone and got out of the car.
From afar, Ling Nuan's eyes lit up when she saw Huo Linsheng. Without thinking, she trotted towards him.
She ran so fast that she couldn't stop in time when she got to him.
Or maybe she did stop, but Huo Linsheng took two steps forward on purpose, so Ling Nuan threw herself directly into his arms.
Huo Linsheng put his arm around her waist and joked, "Throwing yourself into my arms?"
Ling Nuan reached out and pinched Huo Linsheng's waist, "Is General Manager Huo so thick - skinned and quick to shift the blame?"
Huo Linsheng argued plausibly, "Didn't you run over here? And," his gaze fell on the place where Ling Nuan was pinching him, "Are you threatening me now?"
Ling Nuan laughed and counter - questioned, "So have I threatened you?"
"Strictly speaking, this incident can't be blamed on just one side." Huo Linsheng showed with his words that he was really "threatened".
But his next sentence was full of logic, "If we want to assign blame for this incident, you should take 90% of the responsibility, and I only need to take 10%."
Ling Nuan laughed uncontrollably, "Okay, okay, I'll take most of the blame."
She got out of Huo Linsheng's arms and naturally wrapped her arms around his waist. Looking up at him, she asked, "Why are you here?"
"I just happened to pass by and came to check on you." Huo Linsheng replied.
Ling Nuan was skeptical, "Under normal circumstances, I should still be discussing the cooperation now."
"Yes, under normal circumstances." Huo Linsheng replied, hinting at something.
Ling Nuan clicked her tongue. Alright, even if it wasn't Yang Cheng and the others who came today, it was impossible for her to have a smooth conversation with the other side on the first try.
She was making a show of strength. She wanted to draw their hatred. Why would she have a nice chat with them?
"Shall we go for dinner?" Huo Linsheng got back to the point.
Ling Nuan readily agreed.
The restaurant was booked at the last minute.
Unfortunately, as soon as they entered the restaurant, they ran into Qi Yang and Zhao Leli.
Qi Yang had his arm around Zhao Leli's shoulder. They looked very intimate.
Qi Yang said something, and Zhao Leli laughed coquettishly, leaning into Qi Yang's arms. Qi Yang naturally kissed the corner of Zhao Leli's mouth.
As the one who had brought Zhao Leli and Qi Yang together, Ling Nuan was shocked to see this scene.
If she remembered correctly, she had brought them together to deal with Huo Xiao, not for this kind of relationship.
When Ling Nuan saw them, Qi Yang and Zhao Leli were walking out. They also saw Ling Nuan.
The former felt a shiver down his spine when he saw Ling Nuan.
Before he could get angry, seeing Huo Linsheng beside Ling Nuan, he deflated.
The latter, even though she was in someone else's arms, immediately showed a shy look when she saw Huo Linsheng.
"General Manager Huo."
Her voice was still shy.
Ling Nuan looked at Qi Yang and then at Huo Linsheng. Suddenly, she laughed.
The rich people's circle was really full of surprises.