"I..."
Xue Mei, blinded by anger, was about to declare she quit.
Unexpectedly, she suddenly calmed down.
Song Qiao's company offered significantly better benefits and treatment compared to others. Although she hadn't been working there long, her salary was on par with major corporations.
If she were to resign immediately, she would still feel a great reluctance.
Fortunately, the job swap Song Qiao proposed was only for a week, and things would revert afterward.
With this thought, she gritted her teeth in resentment and, under the teasing gazes of her colleagues, nodded in agreement.
"Cleaning is cleaning. What's so great about it?"
After speaking, she turned and ran out of the office, too embarrassed to stay any longer.
Song Qiao was momentarily taken aback. He had expected her to rage quit under his provocation, but he hadn't anticipated she would endure it.
While this surprised him, it further solidified his suspicion that she was the culprit who had trapped his wife.
After all, most people wouldn't let such an incident slide if their boss suddenly started making things difficult for them. This situation could only mean she had something to hide.
...
"This is infuriating! This Xiao Song is heartless. As soon as his business took off, he started playing these games."
As soon as she brought her daughter home, the mother-in-law couldn't help but curse Song Qiao.
She had spent the entire afternoon feeling wronged on her daughter's behalf.
"Mom, don't be angry. You can't entirely blame Song Qiao. He did explain the situation to me when he went to the reception."
Xia Yuqing gently patted her mother's back, speaking with some hesitation.
"Besides, even though I just met Jia Nan, I believe she's definitely not the type to seduce a married man."
"You are too soft-hearted. Why are you still speaking up for him?"
The mother-in-law gave her daughter a reproachful look, speaking with disappointment.
"Mom, I'm not soft-hearted. It's just my intuition. There's absolutely nothing improper going on between them."
Xia Yuqing gave a wry smile after being chided by her mother, explaining.
"That's no excuse. You need to be more vigilant in the future. Otherwise, that girl surnamed Yuan might find an opportunity one day, and you'll be the one who suffers."
The mother-in-law snorted and continued to lecture her daughter.
Xia Yuqing was already tired of her mother's nagging and reluctantly agreed.
"Alright, Mom, I understand. Let's not talk about this anymore. I have to work this afternoon, so I'm going to rest for a while."
Xia Yuqing then turned and went back to the bedroom, leaving her mother sitting alone in the living room, sighing.
...
In the afternoon, Xia Yuqing's condition had mostly recovered. Despite her mother's objections, she insisted on going to Song Qiao's company.
As soon as she entered the lobby, she saw Xue Mei bent over, sweeping the floor, and her expression showed surprise.
"Xue Mei, what are you doing? Have you finished all the work for our department?"
Xia Yuqing walked over and asked with some confusion.
"Pah! Don't stand there asking the obvious. It's because I talked back to you yesterday that you've ganged up with the boss to bully me."
Xue Mei looked up at Xia Yuqing with disdain, her eyes filled with malice.
"What nonsense are you spouting? How have I bullied you?"
Seeing Xue Mei's attitude, Xia Yuqing frowned.
Xue Mei had provoked her first yesterday, and now she was turning around and accusing her of bullying.
"What?"
"You don't dare to own up to your actions?"
"You just couldn't stand me mocking you yesterday, so you ran back and gossiped to the boss, didn't you?"
"If you're so capable, confront me directly. What kind of skill is it to run back and get your man to back you up?"
Xue Mei put down her mop and pointed at Xia Yuqing's nose.
She didn't lower her voice, attracting the attention of many onlookers.
"Who are you saying ran home to complain?"
Xia Yuqing was instantly furious. She detested colleagues gossiping about her relationship with Song Qiao. Now that Xue Mei had brought it up so brazenly, she could no longer communicate with her calmly.
However, Xia Yuqing had no talent for arguing, and Xue Mei was quite aggressive. After just a few rounds, Xia Yuqing was at a disadvantage, her face flushed red with anger.
Taking a deep breath, Xia Yuqing forcefully suppressed her anger, stopped the argument, and walked directly into Song Qiao's office.
"Song Qiao, did you make things difficult for Xue Mei because she argued with me yesterday?"
Upon entering the office, Xia Yuqing asked anxiously.
"That's right, I am targeting her."
"But it's not because of your argument yesterday. It's because I suspect she's the one who locked you in the restroom last night."
Song Qiao glanced at his wife and said calmly.
"What?"
"She did that last night? How do you know? Do you have any evidence?"
Xia Yuqing was stunned by Song Qiao's words and then asked a barrage of questions.
"Hmph, I'm now very sure she's the one. If I had evidence, why would I only make her clean the floor right now?"
Song Qiao snorted. He said directly.
"No evidence? Then aren't you being a bit too impulsive by targeting her like this?"
After hearing Song Qiao's explanation, Xia Yuqing couldn't help but frown.
"Yuqing, this isn't impulsive. I told you, anyone who dares to bully you will pay the price. Targeting her now is just collecting some interest. I'm already gathering evidence. Once the evidence is solid, I'll have her pack her bags and leave."
Song Qiao's tone was icy, devoid of any emotion.
"But if you do this, the colleagues in the company will think you're doing it because I'm causing trouble for her."
Xia Yuqing hesitated for a moment, still feeling that her husband's actions were somewhat inappropriate.
"Let them say whatever they want. For the messed-up things she's done, I believe justice will prevail."
"If anyone dares to gossip about you behind your back again, and I find out, their fate will be the same as Xue Mei's."
Song Qiao waved his hand dismissively, signaling Xia Yuqing not to worry about this matter.
"But..."
Just as Xia Yuqing was about to say something more, Song Qiao's phone suddenly rang.
Song Qiao picked up his phone, glanced at the caller ID, and looked up at his wife before answering.
"Hello? Where are you now, Song Qiao?"
As soon as the call connected, Yuan Jianan's anxious voice came through.
Xia Yuqing, who had just calmed down, felt a sudden jolt in her heart. She subtly straightened her posture.