Su Wanwan's words left the woman utterly speechless, as if a sharp blow had sliced across her face, igniting a searing pain. The slap of the paper seemed to carve a wound, burning fiercely. Having been thoroughly shut down, everyone realized that Su Wanwan was not someone to be trifled with.
As noon approached, the office area in the sales department buzzed with murmurs of speculation.
"Mana姐, shall we head to the cafeteria together?" Li Manya tugged at the collar of her business suit, subtly flaunting the diamond-studded necklace around her neck."I heard a new Japanese restaurant just opened at the corner; I was planning to try it out," she smiled, eliciting envy from those around her."How indulgent! Japanese cuisine must be so expensive!""Exactly! I've never even tried it."Li Manya responded lightly, "It's not that costly.""That's because you think so. Your husband runs a company that earns millions monthly. He can afford to gift you necklaces worth hundreds of thousands. Meanwhile, we slave away all month just to barely make ends meet.""Don't remind me—I owe over ten thousand on my credit."
Li Manya hummed thoughtfully before saying, "How about I treat you all to Japanese food today?""Mana姐, you're too generous!"
Those close to Li Manya quickly gathered, numbering over a dozen. As the lunch bell rang, anticipation filled the air. Li Manya tidied up and glanced toward Su Wanwan."Come with us?""No, thank you. I brought my own lunch." Su Wanwan smiled faintly.
Li Manya didn't press further and left with her entourage.
After tiring of working on her computer, Su Wanwan heated her meal in the microwave. A few bites in, she found it as unpalatable as her breakfast. Just then, her phone buzzed—a WeChat message from Fu Liangmu:"Have you eaten?"Su Wanwan replied, "Yes."
She quietly set aside her lunchbox, slung her bag over her shoulder, and went to the company cafeteria. After eating, she bought a cup of milk tea nearby. On returning, she spotted a man holding a bouquet of roses outside the company, anxiously scanning the crowd.
Without looking, Su Wanwan passed by—only to be abruptly grabbed."Miss! These roses are from Mr. Liang for you!"
Effortlessly shaking off his hand, she replied calmly, "You have the wrong person.""What? Aren't you Miss Li Manya?""No."
As the man faltered, a voice came from behind:"What are you doing? You can't even get her name right. I sent these flowers to my wife—this woman is not her..."
Before Liang Yixing could finish, Su Wanwan turned around, clutching the roses. The sight of her stunning, captivating face immediately wiped away all his anger."My apologies, miss. There was a mix-up with the delivery.""Consider these flowers a gift to you, then," Liang Yixing said with a courteous smile.
Unbeknownst to them, this entire scene was observed by a group walking together across the street."Mana姐, isn't that your husband?""Yes! Why is he involved with Su Wanwan?""Why is Su Wanwan holding roses? Isn't today your wedding anniversary? What is she playing at? Trying to seduce your husband?""Didn't you hear what Second Miss Su said? Su Wanwan is cunning! She dared to seduce our boss—what couldn't she possibly do?""Maybe she's jealous of Mana姐 and wants a diamond necklace too!"
Li Manya's expression darkened, barely suppressing her fury.
Su Wanwan decisively refused, "No thanks, I'll return it.""Please, miss, don't be so polite." Liang Yixing, having known Li Manya for a long time, understood what women desired."I'll send your wife another bouquet later."
With that, he left.
Expressionless, Su Wanwan stared at the roses, then without hesitation tossed them into the nearby trash bin and entered the office.
"Mana姐! Look at her! How outrageous!""It's just a calculated move—Su Wanwan's methods are quite sophisticated."
Li Manya forced a smile."Stop speculating—I trust my husband."
"But, Mana姐, which man could say no to a woman who practically throws herself at him?""Especially when Su Wanwan is so stunning..."
The entire afternoon, Li Manya's mind echoed with their words, and she frequently stole glances at Su Wanwan. There was no denying that Su Wanwan was the most beautiful and threatening woman she had ever encountered. Simply sitting quietly, she needed neither words nor actions to command the attention of many men.
"Manager, here is last month's sales report." Li Manya snapped back to reality and reached out to take it.
Suddenly, someone gasped, "Mana姐, where's your necklace?"Li Manya frantically felt around— it was gone!"Did it fall on the floor?""Help me look for it!"
Everyone heard and began searching.
"It was still there at lunch!""Could it have been stolen?"
All eyes turned sharply to Su Wanwan.
Her cold, dark eyes met theirs.
Sitting beside her, Xiaofang, who had provoked Su Wanwan earlier over the lunchbox, blurted out the unspoken accusation,"Su Wanwan! Did you steal Mana姐's necklace?"
Su Wanwan asked calmly, "What proof do you have?""Proof? Ha! Just search and you'll find it!" Xiaofang's gaze pierced the bag on the table."Which thief would admit to stealing?""Besides, you're from the countryside—everyone knows rural folk have dirty hands!""If you like something, you just take it—that's not impossible!"
Su Wanwan's eyes darkened inch by inch."Mind your words.""I'm just stating facts!"
"Su Wanwan, if you're innocent, why are you afraid of my suggestion?""You're the one who's guilty!" Xiaofang's tone was resolute, convinced Su Wanwan was the thief.
"You have no right to rummage through my belongings," Su Wanwan said deliberately, each word measured.
A male colleague, unable to watch any longer, intervened gently,"Xiaofang, let it go. Let the police handle this.""Yes, we're all colleagues—no need to let this escalate."
But Xiaofang lifted her chin defiantly, determined to reclaim her morning humiliation."I'll search today—I want to see what you can do!"
With that, she grabbed Su Wanwan's canvas bag and emptied its contents onto the floor.
Amid the scattered items lay a glittering diamond necklace, identical to Li Manya's, lying silently among the clutter.
Xiaofang exclaimed triumphantly,"Su Wanwan, you truly are a thief!"