Arriving at her floor, she had just sat down when Lan Xin approached. She nudged Dai Xue’s arm with her elbow and whispered, “You… and the boss… are together?”
“Huh?” Dai Xue frowned… what was going on?!
“Yesterday when the boss invited you to the dinner party, someone happened to overhear…” Lan Xin explained while watching Dai Xue’s expression, her tone slightly sour: “How can you have no reaction at all? That’s the boss! Congratulations.”
“Lan Xin, don’t talk nonsense. I was just going through the motions… Yan Jin and I both understand, so don’t make wild guesses,” Dai Xue put her files aside and explained seriously.
Although last night was pleasant and nothing happened – and Yan Jin even helped her when she almost fell – she didn’t want their relationship to be misunderstood, especially not by Lan Xin, with whom she had a good relationship. It was unnecessary.
“Heh… enjoying the benefits while pretending to be modest.”
Lan Xin rolled her eyes, her “heh” heavy with meaning, muttering something barely audible as she swayed back to her desk to continue working.
“…”
Lan Xin’s words made Dai Xue uncomfortable, but she endured and lowered her head to continue working. All morning, she felt like a “rare animal” in a zoo, with everyone glancing at her and whispering.
Finally, it was lunchtime. Dai Xue rubbed her eyes and slowly went to the cafeteria.
Along the way, everyone deliberately avoided her gaze… She bit her lip and got her meal… What should have been a meat dish was instead served with a large scoop of vegetables by the cafeteria lady.
Fine, she’d endure… Dai Xue turned with her plate, seeing all seats seemingly occupied, even empty spots marked with files or bags.
Dai Xue lowered her head and quickly walked toward the exit… Since they were being so obvious, she didn’t need to “shamefully” stay.
“Bang…”
Dai Xue was suddenly and forcefully bumped by two people walking towards her, her meal and soup splashing all over her.
“Oh, sorry… didn’t see you,” one said casually, while another, biting her bright red nails, giggled: “Hey, little girl… you’re not going to complain to the boss, are you?”
“…” At that moment, Dai Xue almost went crazy… Was everyone here going mad because of Yan Jin? Were women’s jealousies really this terrifying?
