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

Xie Yu stood there, stunned for a good four or five seconds, before finally reacting.

All previous thoughts of probing vanished.

She originally thought that since the girl in front of her was so young, it wouldn't hurt to ask her a couple of questions, regardless of her identity.

Unexpectedly, they still ran into a brick wall.

Xie Yu felt a chill run down his spine.

This is Xie Jing's private estate. On the eve of the year-end family banquet, there is only one possibility for a young woman who can stroll around here alone with such a large diamond on her hand.

and……

Given Xie Jing's personality, even if he did have a mistress, he wouldn't bring her along casually.

Since they've come all this way and can speak in that tone, without any fear of offending them, there's only one possibility.

Xie Yu's throat was dry, and she forced out a smile that looked worse than crying.

"Oh, I'm just a quick-tongued person, and I tend to say things when I'm happy. Please don't take it to heart. I was just asking casually, I didn't mean anything by it, really, I didn't mean anything by it at all..."

As she spoke, she subtly nudged her husband with her elbow.

The man immediately understood, smiled apologetically and said a few words, then pulled the child back half a step.

Jiang Chu didn't speak, but just quietly glanced at Xie Yu, neither giving her a way out nor continuing to make trouble.

This calm only made Xie Yu more uneasy.

"Alright," Xie Yuqian said with a smile, stepping back. "Let's go check out the rooms first. Feel free to wander around, please—"

Before she could finish speaking, she had already dragged her husband and child away quickly, walking with a brisk pace.

Jiang Chu continued walking forward, circling most of the house, and discovered another large indoor courtyard, a semi-open structure with a dome made of translucent frosted glass.

The winter sunlight diffused through the frosted glass, creating a wonderful atmosphere.

Dozens of potted plants were placed in the courtyard.

These are not just randomly placed decorations; they have been carefully tended to, with various shapes and varying heights, and the materials used for the pots complementing the shapes of the plants themselves.

It's obvious that the design was carefully crafted.

Jiang Chu walked slowly inside, wanting to touch it several times, but refraining from doing so.

There was a noise coming from the doorway.

"...Tao Tao, slow down, don't run around, this place is big, don't get lost."

Jiang Chu turned around.

Three people entered—the one in front was a middle-aged man, dressed in a sharp suit but with a slightly hunched back and a somewhat nervous expression.

Beside him was a middle-aged woman with dark red lipstick, dressed elegantly, with lively eyes and a downturned mouth.

A boy of about ten years old followed behind them. As soon as they entered the gate, he looked around aimlessly and walked straight towards the flowerpots after entering the courtyard.

Jiang Chu looked at the couple's faces.

The man should be Xie Lan, so he is Xie Jing's cousin, and their fathers are cousins.

Xie Lan's father was a rather shrewd old man, but his health deteriorated a few years ago, so he handed everything over to his son.

Xie Lan herself wasn't very capable; she just lived off her family's wealth.

The woman next to him is his wife, Pan Yuhua; their family is considered nouveau riche.

The boy was Xie Tao, their son, and this was clearly his first time attending a family dinner.

"What kind of flower is this?"

Xie Tao walked up to a beautifully shaped plant, reached out and plucked a flower bud, twirled it, and casually tossed it on the ground.

He turned and reached for another potted plant.

"Hello. Please do not touch the plants here."

Jiang Chu walked over and reached out to stop him.

Xie Tao turned his head and glanced at her, saying casually, "Who are you?"

"Who I am doesn't matter, but this isn't your home."

Jiang Chu stood still. "If you want to pick flowers, you can go out and buy a pot, but everything here belongs to someone else."

Xie Tao paused for a second, then sneered, "It's just a potted plant, how much is it?"

He pulled his phone out of his pocket, waved it, and said, "Name your price, you poor bastard."

Jiang Chu raised an eyebrow.

"Tao Tao!"

Xie Lan, standing to the side, was already covered in sweat.

He didn't know who the young woman was at first, but this was Xie Jing's territory, and at this critical juncture, he shouldn't offend just anyone.

Xie Lan quickly grabbed her son, scolded him, and glanced at Jiang Chu's hand. "Tao Tao, what did we say on the way here? Apologize now!"

After saying that, he quickly turned to Jiang Chu and said with a smile, "This child is ignorant, please don't mind, I'll replace two pots tomorrow."

He wasn't like this before when he was out in public; now he's just afraid of Xie Jing and doesn't dare cause trouble on this turf.

however--

Xie Tao had no idea who the head of the Xie family was; he only had a vague idea. So he didn't take his parents' repeated instructions seriously.

Now, being scolded to his own father's face, the boy's face turned bright red, and his lips pursed, clearly showing his extreme resentment.

Pan Yuhua, standing beside her, pursed her lips.

She silently observed Jiang Chu, looking at the ring with considerable apprehension.

But seeing her husband scolding the children made her feel uneasy.

...The couple always spoiled their child. When Xie Tao hit someone at school, it was Xie Lanhua who settled it with money.

Pan Yuhua: "Girl, he's still in elementary school, why are you arguing with him?"

Jiang Chu turned her head and said, "I told him not to touch other people's property, is that being petty? It was your family who brought up the compensation issue, I didn't even mention it. Besides, since he's already in elementary school, I'd like to ask if he dares to break the things on the teacher's desk in front of the teacher and then replace them, while also calling the teacher a poor wretch."

Pan Yuhua's face turned pale. She took a deep breath and turned to her husband, "Why hasn't Miss arrived yet? Last time I saw her, she praised our Tao Tao for being clever and quick-witted."

Jiang Chu scoffed.

You want to use Xie Qingyang to intimidate me, right?

As Pan Yuhua spoke, she glanced smugly at Jiang Chu.

—The young lady is studying at a prestigious school at such a young age. Although I heard that she had some conflicts with the head of the family recently, how can a father and daughter hold a grudge overnight?

Even if the new bride really wants to marry into the family, she can't afford to offend the eldest daughter!

The father and son standing nearby also looked over, and Xie Tao's face was full of sarcasm.

"Hmm," Jiang Chu said slowly, "Xie Qingyang's social media is full of rapists, murderers, bullies, and people she praises—"

She paused, then said, "It's not a good thing."

The atmosphere in the greenhouse instantly froze.