Ending Marriage Because Of A Dog

The next day, I went to the office. My family's business is in the hospitality industry, while Gu Yanshan's family runs a fashion design company. To be closer to Gu Yanshan, I chose fashion design against my family's wishes. After years of hard work, I finally secured a position at Gu's company as an acclaimed designer. However, as soon as I arrived at the office, I noticed people giving me strange looks. Then, the director called me into his office. Even though I didn't know what had happened, a sense of unease crept over me. When the director saw me, he had a troubled expression. "Tang Li, here's the situation. The higher-ups have decided that Bai Rui will be the one to compete this time, and your design drafts will be used by her." This wasn't the first time something like this had happened. Bai Rui, an assistant designer, joined the company three years ago. Gu Yanshan had helped her countless times, but each time it was at the expense of my achievements. Initially, Gu Yanshan patiently explained to me, saying, "Honey, Rui Rui comes from a poor family. I got involved in their relationship and owe her from when we broke up. Without good opportunities, someone of her background would remain poor forever." I had indeed intervened back then. My mother-in-law used financial pressure to bring Gu Yanshan and me together. At first, the two of them believed that love could conquer all, but as time went on, Bai Rui realized that love doesn't pay the bills, and she chose to leave. I felt guilty toward Bai Rui, so I endured it the first few times. But later, all the good projects and competition chances were given to Bai Rui, and my designs were handed over to her without my consent, often outright stolen. Even the most patient person would eventually reach their limit. Despite my guilt, Gu Yanshan shouldn't have treated me this way, so I confronted him in his office. At that moment, Bai Rui was timidly hiding behind Gu Yanshan, her pitiful appearance only arousing Gu Yanshan's protective instincts. Faced with my questioning and outburst, Gu Yanshan dropped the pretense and confidently said, "Tang Li, you're in my company. You should follow my arrangements. You've already achieved so much here. Rui Rui is different from you. Would it really hurt to give her a chance?" Gu Yanshan always portrayed Bai Rui as the underdog, making me the villain if I didn't give in. But why should the designs I worked on tirelessly become someone else's stepping stone? I had already repaid any debt I owed. That was the first time I defied Gu Yanshan, clinging to my designs to prevent them from falling into someone else's hands. Gu Yanshan sneered, "Do you think you're the only one capable of designing? If I want, there are many talented designers out there ready to showcase their work!" As expected, Gu Yanshan spent a fortune to hire top designers to assist Bai Rui, even staying up late with her to revise her work. Perhaps it was then that I should have realized that for Gu Yanshan, Bai Rui's matters always took precedence.