The situation happened a bit suddenly, coupled with the woman’s screams, drawing the attention of the entire office.
Yan Xinxin stood up, calmly and composedly looking at the fuming Tong Lili.
"Miss Tong, you’re so amusing. It seems like you’re the one looking for trouble with me?"
"You! Yan Xinxin, stop pretending to be innocent!"
Tong Lili angrily pointed at Yan Xinxin, her voice loud enough to be heard by those outside the office.
"Oh no! Lily, the shoes you just bought yesterday got soaked!"
"Oh dear, Yan Xinxin, how could you be so careless? Lily’s shoes cost two thousand bucks!"
The two female colleagues, who usually pander to Tong Lili, immediately jumped in to add fuel to the fire.
In the office, Tong Lili could be considered a small leader, so naturally, almost everyone sided with her.
Only the two male colleagues from yesterday stood by Yan Xinxin.
"It’s just wet, isn’t it? Wipe them dry and they’ll be fine. Yan didn’t do it intentionally."
"Exactly, Lily, let it go!"
Tong Lili had no intention of letting it slide.
"Yan Xinxin, you must apologize to me and pay for my shoes!"
Yan Xinxin remained composed and smiled faintly.
"Lily, you’re absolutely right. We shouldn’t just let it go. There should indeed be an apology, and compensation certainly should be made."
Hearing Yan Xinxin’s words, Tong Lili was taken aback but soon broke into a smug smile.
"Yan Xinxin, good thing you know your place!"
"Lily, you misunderstood. What I meant is, the one who should apologize is you, and the one who should cover the damages is also you."
Yan Xinxin spoke unhurriedly, watching Tong Lili’s face drop into disbelief.
"What did you say? I should apologize to you?"
"That’s right! Just moments ago, you suddenly threw a stack of documents my way, knocking over my water cup and soaking my desk. The cup even shattered. Don’t you think you were at fault?"
Tong Lili was stunned speechless by Yan Xinxin’s reasoning.
"Yan Xinxin! So it’s you causing trouble again!"
A woman’s voice suddenly came from the doorway. Everyone turned to look, Yan Xinxin among them, glancing up to see Ling Siyu.
She wore a fitted long dress, looking both seductive and stylish, striding in gracefully in high heels.
"Are you the new hire, Ling Siyu, reporting today?"
Tong Lili shot her a dissatisfied look.
"Lily, hello! We met during the interview! You’re so beautiful and generous; I have a deep impression of you!"
Ling Siyu quickly showered her with compliments.
Thanks to her flattering words, Tong Lili’s face instantly softened.
"Ling, does this mean you know this Yan Xinxin?"
"I don’t just know her — we were classmates!"
Ling Siyu spoke without holding back, stepping closer to Tong Lili’s side and shooting a contemptuous glance at Yan Xinxin.
"Exactly as I had guessed. You really joined Di Jue. I just didn’t expect you to join earlier than me."
"There are many unexpected things in this world."
Yan Xinxin replied flatly with a jab.
Ling Siyu scoffed dismissively, cozily moving closer to Tong Lili.
"Lily, I suggest you stop arguing with her. You won’t win."
"What? Are you saying I should apologize to her?"
"Lily, I’m just looking out for you. Yan Xinxin has a powerful backer! She’s not someone you want to offend!"
"Ha? Backer? What kind of impressive backer could she have? Even if her so-called backer shows up today, I’ll still make her apologize to me and compensate me!"
"Not much of an impressive backer, to be honest."
Just as Tong Lili’s boastful declaration ended, a piercingly cold male voice echoed from the doorway.
Everyone turned their heads simultaneously, freezing in disbelief.
It was none other than their renowned CEO, Mo Chuxi!
Tong Lili’s heart skipped a beat.
"Pre... President Mo..."
"I’m hardly impressive — just wealthy, powerful, good-looking, though my temper’s rather terrible."