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I felt suffocated, so I took my teacup and stepped out into the hallway for some fresh air.
Two colleagues were chatting animatedly there, and for the first time, I realized that women could be even more lewd than men when discussing such matters behind someone’s back. “Last time we went on a business trip to Dongyang, at eleven at night, the boss went into Jiang Qiuying's room. I don’t know if she was really drunk or just pretending, but the boss didn’t come out for over an hour... In the middle of the night, a man and a woman alone together—if you say nothing happened, whether you believe it or not, I certainly don’t!”
That was Zhou Lili’s voice, the head of the Performance Department and my direct superior, who was over ten years older than me.
“Last time we went to the Cultural and Tourism Bureau for approval, after a midday banquet, Jiang Qiuying said she felt dizzy, and the boss helped her into a room... He also took a long time to come out...”
“Daring to do that in broad daylight?” said Liu Juanjuan from the Performance Department, another deputy manager whom I had replaced. She was notorious for being loud-mouthed and gossipy.
“Is there any doubt about what he said?”
“Just think about the age difference; I can’t even imagine what those two would look like in bed—like an old cow chewing on tender grass or a young calf pulling a heavy load... You don’t have to worry anymore... President Zeng treats you really well!”
“Stop talking nonsense...” Zhou Lili’s voice turned soft and sticky.
Every word felt like a sword, every sentence like a knife; their banter was like an interpretation of the boss's slap to my face.
“It’s still our Manager Zhou who has been with the boss all these years... Yunding could do without anyone, but not without you!” That flattery was enough to make one cringe.
“Do you think she can stand in the company just by seducing the boss? Success not based on merit is only fleeting!”
The two of them were engrossed in their conversation when they suddenly looked up and saw me, their faces turning pale as if they had seen a ghost: “We... we...”
“I heard everything! Sister Zhou said the boss entered my room at midnight and helped me into my room. I don’t remember what happened, but now it’s clear: the boss must have taken advantage of me while I was unconscious! I’m calling the police now; Sister Zhou will testify for me!”
I pulled out my phone to dial.
The waters were already murky beyond recognition; what did I have left to worry about? I had reached my breaking point; there was nothing left to hold back. If they dared to speak, I would dare to act—I would tear them apart until everything was clear. Those gossiping mouths were as foul as if they had eaten something disgusting!
Whoever spread those rumors or passed them along would have to pay the price.
“I didn’t say anything!” Zhou Lili changed her tone faster than flipping a page in a book. “I wasn’t with you when you went on a business trip with the boss!”
I pointed above us: “There are cameras! You don’t need to talk to me; just tell that to the police!”
Liu Juanjuan was in her late thirties, with fair skin but thin lips and a face shaped like a cone—she resembled the Snake Spirit from Calabash Baby. In the office, she would nod and bow to leaders while being domineering towards newcomers, perfectly embodying that sycophantic demeanor of flattering those above while bullying those below.
When I first joined, she ordered me around to fetch her packages, order takeout, and brew coffee... Later, as I shone in the Performance Department, she tried to curry favor with me again, her attitude shifting from condescending to obsequious—her behavior was utterly disgusting.
Now, I felt utterly powerless again; this woman seemed eager to trample me underfoot and twist the knife even harder.
She and Zhou Lili had flushed faces that alternated between red and pale, their muscles trembling, lips moving as if they were trying to speak. Their piercing gazes were fixed on me with a murderous intensity. If looks could kill, I would have died countless times before them.
I remained unfazed.
"Don't call! Let's talk this out!" Zhou Lili suddenly shouted.
"Rape is a criminal offense! I'm the victim, and I must seek justice for myself!" I gritted my teeth, determined.
The call connected, and through my tears, I said, "Hello, is this 110? I've been raped while drunk! ... I have witnesses... They say that man is my boss..."
After hanging up, I clung to the bewildered Zhou Lili. "Sister Zhou, thank goodness you told me; otherwise, I would still be in the dark! When the police arrive, you need to tell them everything you know. I must bring that scoundrel who assaulted me to justice!"
Zhou Lili looked like she was about to cry, her face a mix of disbelief and panic. "I... I heard it from someone else!"
"Sister Lili, don't be scared. Just tell the police the truth; no one can harm you. You're a witness, not a criminal! Sister Juan is also a witness; no one should leave." As I tried to "comfort" the flustered Zhou Lili, I also stopped Liu Juanjuan from attempting to leave.
The police wouldn't be as easy to manipulate as I was; they would have to wait for their questioning.
Zhou Lili muttered as if in a trance, "I heard it from someone else too! I heard it from someone else!"
What nonsense are you spouting? You heard something that sounded credible?
No matter who’s right or wrong, I'm determined to expose your deceitful nature.
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