With that, Gu Wenze left the cafeteria with his arm around Qiao Hua.
Before leaving, Gu Wenze seemed to remember something. He stopped and looked at the employees behind him. "And as for whoever sent that email to the company group, I'll investigate thoroughly. Once I find out who's behind it, I'll fire them immediately."
No one dared breathe a word. They exchanged uneasy looks.
The moment the two left, the previously silent cafeteria erupted into chatter.
"Oh my God, I can't believe Secretary Qiao and President Gu really are married!"
"Did you see that? President Gu had his arm around Secretary Qiao when they left. You can tell they're really close."
"Who started that rumor about Qiao Hua being President Gu's mistress? She's his wife!"
"Who would take their mistress home? Obviously, someone was jealous and deliberately slandered Secretary Qiao."
"President Gu just said he'd fire whoever did it once he finds them. That person's done for."
"Serves her right for spreading rumors. The sooner someone like that gets kicked out of the company, the better."
Sitting in a corner, Ruan Hanli listened to the chatter around her, gripping her spoon so tightly that her fingertips turned white.
The person beside her noticed her expression and asked in confusion, "Ruan Hanli, what's wrong?"
Ruan Hanli clenched her teeth and forced a strained smile. "Nothing."
After leaving the cafeteria, they reached a quiet hallway. Qiao Hua shook off Gu Wenze's hand and snapped, "Why did you tell everyone we're married?"
Gu Wenze said calmly, "Why can't I? Aren't we married?"
Qiao Hua knew it was true, but she didn't want everyone to know.
Otherwise, divorcing Gu Wenze later would bring a whole heap of trouble.
Seeing her conflicted expression, Gu Wenze raised an eyebrow. "What? Weren't you the one who