A Beijing socialite stole my boyfriend; she went crazy after I got married.

Wei Jing stared at his phone, his expression shifting between light and dark.

They've gone too far.

I thought it was just a few insults online, at most my posts would be deleted and my account banned, but who would have thought they would actually do it?

As he recalled the man's last words, his blood began to run cold.

If it were a month ago, he probably wouldn't have been so afraid of this so-called lawyer's letter.

After all, the other side wasn't some big conglomerate, but a group of academic institutions involved in art, and most importantly, he hadn't made any major mistakes.

So what if I say those things online?

He does have real evidence.

If things escalate, he can ruin Jiang Chu's reputation and let the whole world see that this so-called award winner is nothing more than a prostitute.

but……

But things are different now.

Both parents were taken away by the Economic Crime Investigation Department, and all of the family's accounts were frozen.

If this large apartment hadn't been registered in his own name, he might not even be able to get in right now.

The only things he can use right now are the prize money he's won in competitions over the years, and the money he's saved from some projects.

Although this is a large sum of money for ordinary people.

But we can't just spend it all on a trivial lawsuit!

After all, this money not only has to support his own life in Beijing, but also cover the exorbitant criminal defense lawyer fees owed to his parents.

He simply doesn't have the financial resources or the energy to deal with a defamation lawsuit involving a multinational foundation!

"Grass!"

Wei Jing was so angry that he threw his phone on the sofa.

He paced back and forth in the study.

It's a fact that Jiang Chu has a sugar daddy behind her—although she denies being kept and says it's a normal relationship, those in the know understand. Do you think they can actually get married?

He doesn't believe it.

Moreover, while Jiang Chu's dancing skills may be very high, the competition is the subject of articles!

With her?

She used to pester him to do her homework!

Moreover, he had read her previous papers and reports several times and found them extremely distasteful.

How could something like this win a major award recognized by top international academic institutions?

It's either the result of capital operations and the transfer of benefits, or she fabricated it!

He simply couldn't believe it could be true!

"That's simply the truth!"

Wei Jing's eyes were bloodshot as he slammed his fist on the table.

He firmly believed that his deduction was flawless and that the IACF's swift and decisive actions were nothing more than a result of capital being "enraged" after its sore spot was hit.

He won't back down!

...Moreover, such transnational litigation by transnational institutions will take at least several months to process, and will definitely come to nothing in the end.

Just then, the phone on the sofa vibrated again.

Wei Jing's temples throbbed. He initially thought it was that dreadful legal center again, but when he went over, he found it was a friend from the rich second-generation circle.

The composition of that circle was mostly similar to that of the Wei family in the past, consisting of nouveau riche who had grown their wealth in the last ten years or so by relying on emerging industries.

Although they are not related to the top conglomerates with deep-rooted wealth and monopolistic control over the nation's lifeline, their extravagant lifestyle of eating, drinking, having fun, and spending money like water is by no means small.

Wei Jing took a deep breath. "Xu Kang?"

"Hey, Jing!"

A vulgar laugh and a lot of noise came from the other end of the phone.

"We booked the biggest booth at that newly opened private club near the Workers' Stadium; it'll cost at least six figures tonight!"

He paused, his tone full of boastfulness.

"A few new models have arrived, all still in school, some innocent, some hot, some not. Want to hang out? We're all waiting for you, the academic superstar!"

Wei Jing wasn't really willing to spend time with them, since they didn't have much in common.

However, he enjoys being fawned over by a bunch of academically challenged rich kids at these gatherings, praising him as a genius, so he goes there occasionally.

but--

Six digits.

There's a huge difference between tens of thousands and eight or nine hundred thousand.

Especially for him now.

Even if it's split equally, he can't afford it now, and he doesn't want to embarrass himself.

"Tonight won't work. I have a national-level mathematical modeling project that's at a critical stage, and my professor is watching it closely. I can't leave."

Wei Jing lied.

"Tsk, another project. Every time I ask you to hang out, you always make excuses. It's rare for you to come. You're making high-class money with your brains. I can only envy you."

Xu Kang laughed and didn't suspect anything, since Wei Jing was always like that, only attending gatherings on rare occasions.

"But Ah Jing, I've heard from people in our circle that you've been getting really close to that girl from the Xie family lately? Wow, you've managed to hook up with the little princess of Beijing's elite circle without making a sound? I heard she's only eighteen? Tsk tsk tsk—"

Wei Jing's expression changed.

His relationship with Xie Qingyang was definitely ambiguous, but too many things had happened recently, and they hadn't yet broken through that barrier.

Therefore, he dared not say that he had already won.

If word gets out, Xie Qingyang might not be happy.

but--

He couldn't resist showing off in front of Xu Kang.

"Who told you that nonsense?"

Wei Jing deliberately slowed down his speech, his voice lowering, with a certain deliberate intent, "Miss Xie and I... are currently just very good friends."

He emphasized the pronunciation of the last few words.

Xu Kang was a seasoned veteran; upon hearing this tone, how could he not understand the intricacies of the situation?

From the perspective of this social class, it is perfectly normal for men and women to dump their exes who have no background in order to climb up to more powerful tycoons.

"Hahaha, I get it, I get it! Good friends are bound to happen sooner or later!"

Xu Kangle laughed. "But speaking of which, now that you're practically a guest of honor at the Xie family, what about your ex-girlfriend who used to dance? I haven't seen her on your social media in ages."

Wei Jing's face immediately turned ashen.

Whenever he closes his eyes, all he can think about is Jiang Chu's glorious award and all the things that happened at school.

"Didn't I say before that we broke up a long time ago?"

Wei Jing sneered, his tone revealing undisguised disgust.

He originally wanted to say that it was something you could get for money.

But he still had his rationality—if Jiang Chu was so despicable, then what was he, who had once dated Jiang Chu?

Is it a green-haired turtle that collects scraps?

To save face, he vaguely hinted, "We're not on the same path after all. I want to move up in society, and I can't keep dragging this burden along. The Xie family... also cares about these things, so I cut ties with them long ago."

In these words, he packaged their breakup as a fabrication, claiming that he had dumped Jiang Chu to marry a wealthy heiress.

Vanity was greatly satisfied at this moment.

"Oh my, I knew it! That girl was truly a beauty, her figure and her face were absolutely stunning. But no matter how beautiful she is, she's just a plaything. Compared to Miss Xie's immense wealth, she's nothing at all."

Xu Kang verbally agreed.

The thought of Jiang Chu's delicate and charming beauty made him feel restless and eager.

"Now that Ms. Jiang has broken up with you... is she still single?"

Xu Kang lowered his voice, his tone becoming lewd, "Ah Jing, now that you've hooked up with someone better, why not keep the good stuff in the family? I've always liked girls who dance, so if she's single now... I'll add her as a friend, okay?"

Wei Jing sneered inwardly.

"I advise you not to mess with that person," Wei Jing said calmly. "Besides her face and figure, she's actually empty-headed, she has nothing inside her. She has a terrible temper, is incredibly pretentious, and is extremely vain. She puts on a deadpan face at the slightest provocation. Serving her is exhausting, she has absolutely no emotional intelligence."

Upon hearing this, Xu Kang on the other end of the phone not only did not back down, but instead let out an even more lewd and shameless laugh.

"Hahahaha! Ah Jing, I'm not like you, a top student who needs to discuss academic subjects with someone in a relationship, insisting on finding someone with a high IQ and a soul connection with you. Don't you know who I, Xu Kang, am? I just want to have some fun!"

Xu Kang whistled on the other end of the phone, his tone full of confident arrogance:

"These kinds of pretty faces are actually the easiest to manipulate and fool the dumber and less emotionally intelligent they are!"