The day I learned I had secured a project worth hundreds of millions for the company, my CEO boyfriend, who had kept putting off our wedding plans, finally agreed to register our marriage. Overjoyed, I rushed to the Civil Affairs Bureau. But I waited until nightfall and he never showed. Instead, I saw a taunting post on social media from his female assistant:
[My parents were pressuring me to get married, and my CEO brother couldn't bear to see me jump into a fire pit, so he went straight to the marriage bureau with me. From now on, my CEO brother will be not only my boss, but my husband too!]
In the photo, her bright red marriage certificate with my boyfriend was painfully eye-catching.
My coworkers discussed it in the comments, all waiting to laugh at me for getting jealous and losing it.
I just sneered, liked the post, and commented: "Now that you're married, when are you planning the wedding? I'll be sure to give you a generous 9,999 as a wedding gift."
Right after that, my boyfriend called, his voice cold:
"There was a reason I registered my marriage with Zhizhi. Her parents suddenly called and insisted she quit her job and go on blind dates. I didn't want to lose such a talented employee, so I agreed to register with her to placate them. It's not a real marriage, so why are you being so petty?"
"You have one minute to delete your comment and apologize to Zhizhi. Once we've dealt with her parents, I'll divorce her and register with you."
But I replied coldly:
"There's no need. We're breaking up."
