Exclusive Pampered Wife: My Wife Came to My Door

Chapter 249 This time the misunderstanding is huge (2)

Xia Ning's eyes twitched slightly: "Strange origin? I don't understand, what does this have to do with me?"

If Tong Shili liked Chi Moqing, she would feel a little uncomfortable, but if there were problems with her background, it really had nothing to do with her.

"Of course it's related. If Tong Shili really has a strange background, do you think you're her match? If she wants to do something in secret, I'm afraid she'll be completely destroyed before she even has a chance to prepare."

Yan Zuozuo felt a slight tremor in her heart and couldn't help but clench her fist. Is that so?

Seeing her hesitation, Fisher frowned and said, "Zuo Zuo, if you trust me, then let me solve all your troubles. We're friends, after all, so it's only right that I help you out, isn't it?"

Friend? If Fisher really considered her a friend, that wouldn't be a bad thing, but the problem is that his attitude towards her is too ambiguous, making her unable to trust him.

She lowered her eyes, put down her coffee, and said slowly and deliberately, "Director, I am very grateful for your kindness, but I am a married woman after all. Even out of respect for my husband, I don't want to be gossiped about. I hope you can understand."

“It’s precisely because you’re married that I’m so worried.” Fisher looked directly at him. “You haven’t told President Chi about the recording yet. Do you really think you can keep this a secret? Even if Meng Xinyu doesn’t have it anymore, who knows if she gave it to someone else, and whether it will have an even worse impact on you in the future?”

“I understand this principle, and I don’t intend to keep it a secret forever. I just want to find the right time and tell my husband when I’m ready. Whether he forgives me or not, I will accept it. I appreciate the editor’s kindness, but this is my own matter, and I still want to handle it myself.”

Fisher stared intently at her, something churning in his eyes. "Even if you're at your wit's end, you're not going to let me help you?"

“Yes!” Yan Zuozuo replied affirmatively.

"Why are you so stubborn?" At this moment, Fisher felt a headache coming on. This damned little woman, how could she be so... inflexible!

But it was precisely this persistence that made him like her more and more, and made him feel more and more sorry for her.

"Okay, then tell me, why haven't you told President Chi yet?" Fisher asked, taking a deep breath.

Yan Zuozuo felt a pang of pain in her heart: "This is my own business, and I will bear whatever the consequences may be."

Because she loves him, she can't bear to let Chi Moqing share the burden with her.

“But you are husband and wife, so you should be honest with each other. Although I haven’t had much contact with President Chi, I think he’s not the kind of person who can’t distinguish right from wrong. You should tell him.”

Fisher's words stirred something within Yan Zuozuo. Could she really tell Chi Moqing? Would he truly forgive her?

She clenched her fist, as if she had made a decision.

"If you're interested in becoming President Chi, I can testify for you. There's nothing wrong with it to begin with, so you don't need to worry."

Yan Zuozuo smiled slightly: "Thank you."

Just as Fisher was about to say something, he suddenly froze, as if stunned. Yan Zuozuo found his expression strange and followed his gaze to look behind her, where she saw Chi Moqing standing there. She was immediately terrified.

"Husband?" She panicked and quickly stood up.

Why is he here?

"You two seem to be in a good mood, working overtime here." Chi Moqing felt a sense of being deceived and was furious. He stared intently at Yan Zuozuo, his face cold and expressionless.

"Honey, no... we just came out to talk about business..."

"Then why did you lie just now?" Chi Moqing asked, narrowing his eyes.

"I...I...I'm sorry..." Yan Zuozuo didn't know what else to say besides apologizing. It was true that she had lied, and no matter how she explained, it would be useless. She looked up and met Chi Moqing's ashen face, and knew that he had misunderstood.

Just then, Tong Shili, dressed in a pure and bright outfit, walked over. Yan Zuozuo originally wanted to explain, but when she saw her, she swallowed all her words.

Are Chi Moqing and Tong Shili coming to eat?

Meeting her surprised gaze, a glint of light flashed in Tong Shili's eyes. She smiled and said, "Mrs. Chi, what a coincidence! I didn't expect to run into you here. Oh, Fisher, you're here too?"

Yan Zuozuo had just heard Fisher say that Tong Shili liked Chi Moqing, and now she saw them having dinner together again. Her heart ached. It seemed that no matter how tightly she held on to something, she would still lose it when the time came.

She smiled bitterly, looking up at Chi Moqing. She hoped he could explain, but clearly, his eyes only held sharpness and disapproval. After a long while, his gaze fell on Fisher. "Mr. Fisher, your company's overtime work style is truly warm and leisurely, which has broadened my horizons."

Sensing Chi Moqing's displeasure, Fisher explained, "I did tell Zuo Zuo I had to work overtime today, but it's always good to eat something before working overtime. I'm sorry if this has caused any misunderstanding, President Chi."

Chi Moqing's eyes turned cold, and he stepped forward to pull Yan Zuozuo into his arms: "If it's not something important, I think we should continue tomorrow at work. As for what my wife eats, Mr. Fisher, you don't need to worry about that."

Fisher shrugged: "That's the only way. But since you two are here, let's sit down and have a meal together."

Chi Moqing pursed his thin lips, glanced at Yan Zuozuo, and then suddenly turned to Tong Shili with a smile, "Shili, what do you think?"

Shili?!

Yan Zuozuo felt a pang of pain in her heart. Had they become this intimate? She clenched her fist involuntarily, a trace of sorrow flashing in her eyes. She turned her head to the window, trying to swallow all the bitterness in her heart.

“I have no objection,” Tong Shili said with a smile. “Fischer, Mrs. Chi, I hope we haven’t disturbed your work.”

"Why does Shili have to ask a question she already knows the answer to? Didn't President Chi just say that we're working tomorrow? If you say something like that, I might suspect you're trying to sow discord," Fisher said with a half-smile.

Tong Shili's expression changed, then she smiled elegantly, "You're trying too hard to escape. Let's eat here then." With that, Tong Shili sat down next to Chi Moqing, while Yan Zuozuo could only sit next to Fisher. For a moment, Yan Zuozuo felt like an outsider; Chi Moqing and Tong Shili were the perfect couple, a loving pair.

Perhaps Chi Moqing really did have feelings for Tong Shili. They returned to China together, and Tong Shili stayed with him during his hospital stay. They ate together, discussed things together, and they always seemed to have endless topics to talk about. And she…

Her heart tightened. She should have known this long ago: few feelings in this world are eternal. Even if Chi Moqing doted on her, there would be times when he would get tired of her. The outside world was the most wonderful place.

When ordering, Chi Moqing let Tong Shili order first before handing the food to her. Yan Zuozuo suppressed the bitterness in her heart and forced a smile, "I'm not very hungry, so the director should order."

"Could it be that you two had already secretly eaten before we arrived?" Tong Shili said innocently, "You've come really early."

These words undoubtedly added fuel to the fire, making Chi Moqing even more convinced that they had been together for a long time.

The atmosphere instantly became awkward. Fisher gave Tong Shili a disapproving look before starting to order. However, all the dishes were Yan Zuozuo's favorites, which only fueled Chi Moqing's anger.

Chi Moqing smiled and said, "There doesn't seem to be enough food. Shili, could you order two more for me?"

Yan Zuozuo bit her lower lip tightly. So Tong Shili knew Chi Moqing's preferences so well. How long had they been together? Had her existence really become superfluous?

She was lost in her own despair, completely unaware that Chi Moqing was just jealous and trying to spite her.

"I remember that President Chi and Mrs. Chi always have the same taste when it comes to food. Why didn't they order the same thing today?" Tong Shili asked with a smile.

"Let's try something new." As Chi Moqing spoke, his eyes were fixed on Yan Zuozuo.

Tong Shili chuckled softly: "That's right. It's easy to get tired of eating the same thing all the time. It's time to change it up."

The implication behind those words was very strong, and Yan Zuozuo felt a pang of heartache. What hurt her most was that Chi Moqing didn't object; was he implying that he had lost interest in her?

Her fists were clenched tightly as she heard Chi Moqing's deep voice ask, "I've known you for so long, and I still don't know what you like to eat? I'm so sorry."

Tong Shili's eyes lit up, and her heart was pounding with excitement. However, she also knew that this was just something Chi Moqing used to provoke Yan Zuozuo, so she maintained a calm and elegant demeanor. "I don't have any particular preferences. As long as it tastes good, that's fine with me."

She was indeed a shrewd and sophisticated woman, something Yan Zuozuo could never compare to in her entire life. Watching Chi Moqing and Tong Shili chatting happily, a hint of sadness flashed in her eyes.

Chi Moqing also saw Yan Zuozuo's sad appearance. His heart ached. He didn't want to hurt her like this, but he was very angry. Would his wife rather eat and chat with outsiders than come home and tell him the truth?

What kind of existence does he, her husband, hold in her heart?

The recording and his intimacy with Fisher were like daggers plunged into Chi Moqing's heart, causing unbearable pain. His reason was almost entirely replaced by jealousy, leading him to make the most unwise decision.

"The food here is pretty good. Shili can try it later. If you don't like it, we can go somewhere else." Chi Moqing had a rare smile on his face and his tone was exceptionally gentle.

"President Chi is so considerate, no wonder so many women like him." Tong Shili smiled brightly, then turned to Yan Zuozuo, "Mrs. Chi must come here often, how do you like the food?"

Whether it was unintentional or deliberate provocation, Tong Shili's words successfully changed Chi Moqing's expression.

Yan Zuozuo pursed her lips and said with a faint smile, "Actually, the food isn't important; what's important is who you eat with. I can tell that Miss Tong is very happy right now, so I'm sure she thinks the food is delicious."

Chi Moqing frowned slightly. What did he mean by that?

Tong Shili was taken aback, surprised by her words. "Is Mrs. Chi unhappy right now? Could it be that she thinks President Chi and I are bothering you two?"

"No, perhaps I've disturbed President Chi's meal. Just like Miss Tong said, I've already eaten. You can continue eating. I'm feeling a little unwell, so I'll be leaving now." Yan Zuozuo stood up, grabbed her bag, and left.

"Sit down!" Chi Moqing suddenly spoke up. "What kind of behavior is this with guests here?"

This was the first time he had ever spoken to her so harshly!