My life is ending, and my aloof CEO wife is taking revenge on me.

Chapter 25 Olive Branch

"Zhang Tian, ​​you really don't remember me, do you?"

Seeing that I hadn't spoken, a hint of disappointment flashed in the woman's eyes.

“I remember you, you are Xie Wenyao.”

How could I forget Xie Wenyao, the rich heiress who always opposed my relationship with Song Yafei and tried every means to stop us?

I remember that she once hired some thugs to ambush me at the school gate in an attempt to force me to break up with Song Yafei.

That day, they almost broke my hand, but Song Yafei arrived in time and called Xie Wenyao, threatening her that if she continued, they would break off their friendship, which allowed me to have a period of peace at school.

However, this "peace of mind" was only superficial. Because Xie Wenyao was a student in the same major as me and had the status of a socialite, she easily isolated me from my classmates.

Anyone who speaks up for me or gets close to me will receive the same treatment.

Therefore, I always kept to myself that year, and I didn't even say a word to my roommates.

Later, after Xie Wenyao went abroad to study, everyone's lives finally returned to normal, and I finally had a normal campus life.

I harbor resentment towards Xie Wenyao.

If I could, I really wouldn't want to meet her in this kind of situation.

“I was young and ignorant before, and I’ve always wanted to apologize to you.”

Xie Wenyao extended her hand and gave a friendly smile.

"It's all over."

Is it over?

She can cover up all the long-term bullying and passive-aggressive behavior on campus with a casual "it's all over."

But my pain will take a long time to heal.

I still didn't say anything.

"Yaoyao, do you know Zhang Tian?"

Professor Xie walked over, a cryptic smile flashing in his eyes.

I nodded. "Yes, we were fortunate enough to be classmates for a year before."

"Oh dear, look at my memory, I've completely forgotten that my Yao Yao took classes at the Academy of Fine Arts for a year before."

Professor Xie slapped his forehead, looking at Xie Wenyao with a guilty expression. The latter immediately pretended to be angry, took his arm, and said sullenly, "What kind of father are you? You don't even remember where your daughter used to go to school."

I stood there, stunned.

During my four years of university, I never knew that the abuser's father was actually my most respected teacher.

But nobody noticed my changes; they looked at me and started talking.

“Dad, he’s the genius artist I told you about before. Isn’t the studio expanding its recruitment of artists recently? I think he’s perfect for the job.”

"Haha, my daughter and I really have the same taste. I admire him too."

Professor Xie praised me lavishly, and with his daughter Xie Wenyao's recommendation, the way people around me looked at me became strange.

Those senior students who first accused me of getting in through connections and deceiving people's feelings have lost face and have quietly disappeared from the group, their whereabouts unknown.

“Zhang Tian, ​​Yao Yao is currently helping me manage the studio. If you're willing to come to the studio, it will be good to share some of her workload and give her more time to go out and date.”

"You have no idea, ever since this girl took over the studio, she's been saying every day that it's because I've given her too much work that she can't find a boyfriend. If you could come, I wouldn't have to take the blame."

After saying this, Professor Xie turned to me with hopeful eyes.

I know he was trying to extend an olive branch to me in a joke, while also serving as a reminder to everyone present.

Tell them that I have a close relationship with him, and that even if I don't agree to his proposal, no one in this circle will make things difficult for me in the future.

I am unworthy of Professor Xie's high regard!

At this moment, it would be a lie to say I wasn't moved, and the reason I came here today was precisely for this olive branch.

If Xie Wenyao hadn't shown up, I definitely would have agreed without hesitation.

But she is Professor Xie's daughter and the head of the studio, which made me hesitate.

I know her character very well.

If we actually work together, I don't know how she'll make things difficult for me.

"Dad, today is your birthday. Everyone is here to celebrate with you. Put work and taking on students aside for now."

"Besides, this isn't like buying something. You should give Zhang Tian some time to think about it, right?"

Seeing that I didn't answer for a long time, Xie Wenyao quickly changed the subject, easing the awkward atmosphere.

"Haha, I was indeed too impatient. I really value talent and forgot what occasion we are in."

Professor Xie suddenly realized that it was his birthday party today.

He nodded apologetically to the guests and said, "Ladies and gentlemen, I am so sorry for the delay. Let's get ready and begin the banquet now!"

After saying this, he smiled and beckoned everyone to walk into the inner hall.

I stood there, watching Professor Xie leave, and a feeling of regret welled up inside me.

This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, why should I worry about whether Xie Wenyao will be in a difficult position?

Anyway, she dug so many pits for me before, but I still managed to get through them, didn't I?

"Don't worry, you're the apple of my dad's eye. He'll talk to you in detail after the banquet."

Xie Wenyao seemed to have sensed what was on my mind, and patted my shoulder in a familiar manner.

I looked at her with some confusion. "Xie Wenyao, why did you recommend me to the professor?"

"Of course it's because I value talent."

Xie Wenyao blinked her big eyes, and when she smiled, she had two cute little dimples.

Those who have never seen her true face will surely be deceived by her appearance and think she is a kind person.

But I saw her bring people to block me in an alley and threaten me with my graduation certificate to break up with Song Yafei.

Once bitten by a snake, twice shy.

I couldn't believe Xie Wenyao would be so kind, and my eyes were filled with wariness. "Are you sure?"

"Of course."

Xie Wenyao smiled brightly and suddenly reached out and took my arm.

This sudden display of intimacy made me feel extremely uncomfortable, and I immediately frowned and tried to move away.

Just then, an annoying exclamation came from the doorway, "Hey! Mr. Song, look, isn't that Brother Zhang?"

"You've been worrying about him every day lately, but it turns out he's already found someone new."

I frowned and looked over, only to see Song Yafei walking into the banquet hall with a cold expression.