Chapter 31: If your husband finds out about your sordid secrets, what will he do?-Depois de renascer, recusei-me a assumir o fardo, e a família da minha esposa enlouqueceu.(Estufar-se em uma panela de ferro.)

"What kind of nonsense are you spouting? Stop slandering me and Director Lin!"

Zhou Jie stood up hurriedly, his expression flustered and his voice trembling slightly.

"I was just joking with you. Why are you getting so worked up?" Zhao Qiang crossed his arms over his chest, a triumphant smile on his face. Watching Zhou Jie’s panicked state brought him a sense of satisfaction. This Zhou Jie was following that old woman, Lin Meina—who was old enough to be his mother—and even then, he still managed to stomach it. Just thinking about it made him feel disgusted.

At this moment, Lin Meina heard the commotion and walked over. "What is going on here? What kind of behavior is this, making such a scene! Have you all stopped working?"

Zhou Jie immediately played the victim: "Director Lin, Zhao Qiang is not only refusing to help solve the problem, but he’s also spouting nonsense here, ruining your reputation! He’s saying that I have that kind of relationship with you. It’s pure fabrication!"

After saying this, Zhou Jie curled his lips upward, his smug expression suggesting he felt victory was already in his grasp, waiting to watch the show that was about to unfold. Just as Zhao Qiang had expected, Lin Meina acted like a lit fuse, ready to explode.

Lin Meina glared at Zhao Qiang, her shrill voice echoing throughout the entire space. "Zhao Qiang, are you trying to turn the place upside down? Do you have absolutely no respect for me?"

"Lin Meina, you tell me—have you ever once asked me what actually happened?" Zhao Qiang retorted without backing down. This old woman still wanted to use the same old, indiscriminate tactics. Did she not realize he had come here today specifically to stir up trouble? "I didn't even get a chance to speak; you just believe whatever Zhou Jie says? It makes it very hard for me to believe that there isn't something disgusting going on between you two!"

Zhao Qiang’s fierce rhetoric left Lin Meina humiliated. This Zhao Qiang was acting like a madman. The onlookers who had just dispersed, hearing the heated argument, curiously hid nearby to peek, whispering to themselves: *Has Zhao Qiang lost his mind? Otherwise, how could he possibly confront the Director so recklessly?*

"Don't push your luck!" Lin Meina’s face turned so dark it looked as if it might drip water. "Zhao Qiang, don't think I won't fire you!" If not for Director Zhang’s explicit instructions not to fire him, she wouldn't have been able to tolerate this for a second. But now that Zhao Qiang had crossed her bottom line, she had reached her limit. If she didn't act, she would have no authority left in the company and would be unable to stay.

"Go ahead and fire me. Do you think I’d dare to say all this if I were afraid of being fired?" Being fired was exactly what he wanted. Working here was no different than being under constant surveillance by Zhang Zihao.

No wonder in his past life he never managed to catch Liu Ruyan in the act; every time Zhang Zihao opened the surveillance cameras and saw him working diligently, he must have been laughing his head off. Perhaps while he was working overtime, those two were already canoodling in a hotel, while he, like a fool, kept working hard to earn money to support his family.

Zhao Qiang sneered, his eyes filled with mockery. "Lin Meina, look at the kind of trash you have working under you. A second-rate talent like Zhou Jie thinks he can boss me around and even try to get physical? Who in this company doesn't know he constantly goes into your office and stays for half an hour at a time? Does everyone not know what kind of filth you two are up to in there? Let me tell you the truth: everyone knows about your little affair; they just haven't said it out loud."

Watching Lin Meina grit her teeth, her face twisted in rage, Zhao Qiang felt an immense sense of relief. After all these years, he could finally vent the frustration he had bottled up inside. Did this old woman really think he was oblivious to everything?

Lin Meina was trembling with rage, pointing a finger at Zhao Qiang, her voice cracking. "Zhao Qiang, you are spouting lies! You will pay the price for your babbling today!"

Zhao Qiang was entirely unafraid. He took a step forward and said loudly, "Spouting lies? Then why don't you explain why Zhou Jie is allowed to run wild in this company? It’s only because you’re backing him!"

At this point, Zhou Jie, who had been hiding on the sidelines, couldn't help but rush out and shout, "Zhao Qiang, don't get too arrogant! Do you think I won't find people to deal with you?"

Zhao Qiang glanced at him and sneered, "Oh, you'll find people? Do you think I’m scared? Aren't you afraid of your sordid little dealings being exposed?"

"Zhao Qiang, do you have any proof? If not, I’m going to call the police and sue you for defamation!" Lin Meina’s eyes widened, her tone sharp as she reached into her bag to pull out her phone. She refused to believe that she, a high-ranking executive, couldn't handle a small department manager. She was already planning to tell Director Zhang immediately that she didn't want Zhao Qiang in the company anymore. He was a hot potato that would only bring her big trouble later.

"Do whatever you want. If you want to call the police, go ahead. I just said a few words and you're suing me for defamation?" Zhao Qiang crossed his arms, looking completely fearless. "What if it’s true? Then it wouldn't be defamation, would it?"

Zhao Qiang no longer cared about them at all. He was already planning to quit, so what was there to fear? He knew clearly that his true opponent was Zhang Zihao, and Lin Meina was merely a pawn used to deal with him.

Zhou Jie didn't believe a word of his nonsense and immediately retorted, "Zhao Qiang, stop trying to scare people. Do you really think I’m that easily intimidated?"

"So, you think I don't have a video in my hands?" Zhao Qiang pulled out his phone unhurriedly, a cunning smile tugging at the corner of his mouth. "Director Lin, do you want me to play a clip for you?"

In truth, he didn't have a video of them on his phone, but he had indeed stumbled upon their vile acts in the office while working overtime in the past. He said this because he was certain Lin Meina wouldn't dare to gamble.

"I'm so sorry, I happened to run into you when I came back to get some documents while working overtime. Director Lin, you wouldn't mind, would you?" Zhao Qiang intentionally raised his voice. "I recorded a spectacular little video just for the two of you—let's show everyone!"

As Zhao Qiang’s words fell, Lin Meina’s face turned deathly pale, and Zhou Jie was left in a flustered, helpless state.

"Zhao Qiang, how dare you!" Lin Meina glared at him, trying to use her authority to suppress him. "Your wife just gave birth; you must be desperate for money, are you sure you want to cause trouble now? If you get fired, let's see where else you can find such good benefits!"

Lin Meina sneered, attempting to grab hold of Zhao Qiang’s weakness to exert pressure. But it was obvious she had miscalculated; not only did Zhao Qiang not want the job anymore, he didn't even want the wife.

"Hahaha..."

"Why wouldn't I dare?" Zhao Qiang remained unmoved, propping one foot up on the desk. "Are your company benefits really that good? Forcing me to work overtime for free, and forcing me to give up half of my commission for nothing? Do you really take me for a fool?"

"You think I can't find a job if I leave here? Sorry to disappoint you, but the reason I have this confidence is, of course, because someone is poaching me." Zhao Qiang couldn't help but laugh, his eyes full of mockery. Was being fired such a terrifying thing? This Lin Meina could only use this archaic method to threaten him! The idea of being poached was just a temporary excuse he had conjured up.

"The worst that happens is you fire me. What is there to be afraid of?" Zhao Qiang stood tall, utterly fearless. "I’m not the one who should be afraid—you are, Lin Meina."

Zhao Qiang’s gaze was like a torch, fixed firmly on Lin Meina.

"What are you talking about? I don't understand!" Lin Meina’s eyes darted around, her voice trembling.

"What do you think will happen if your husband finds out about what's between you and Zhou Jie?" Zhao Qiang’s lips curled into a meaningful smile.