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

The black Audi crawled slowly through the endless stream of cars.

Jiang Chu looked at the map.

We're finally moving out of the core section of the road. After three more turns, we'll reach Yunxiang Road.

—I have to admit, living in that villa was indeed extremely comfortable.

Whether it's the stunning view from the window, the various conveniences of daily life, the beautiful bedroom, or even that perfectly fitting big bed.

But the problem is... can she openly consider that place her home?

Jiang Chu didn't actually care about titles or anything like that.

If she were in a serious relationship, of course she would care, but initially she only wanted to use the other person to gain a chance at survival.

Compared to having my legs broken and being thrown into the water to drown, nothing else matters.

Although she had thought about running away after she came to her senses, even if it meant dropping out of school, she wanted to stay away from Xie Qingyang and his gang.

but--

The real reason those people killed "Jiang Chu" was not because she offended them, but because she had been Wei Jing's girlfriend. They thought this action would please Xie Qingyang.

Because after Xie Qingyang and Wei Jing got together, this ex-girlfriend seemed to become a stain on her reputation.

Of course, the novel also describes some of Jiang Chu's behaviors, such as pestering Wei Jing for money and being jealous for no reason. Many readers dislike her.

But she did not do anything immoral or heinous.

It is absolutely not a crime deserving of death.

In short, running away is useless.

After all, she was already Wei Jing's girlfriend the moment she transmigrated.

Even if they run away, without anyone to protect them, they can still be found by those young masters and ladies with powerful connections.

Would I dare to take the gamble?

It's better to seize the current opportunity and grab the biggest backer.

But she had never done anything like this before, so she couldn't come up with a comprehensive plan, especially since the current progress was far beyond expectations.

So Jiang Chu was actually a little confused as well.

What should we do next?

Should I continue to get closer to Xie Jing, or keep him at arm's length? Or should I adopt a more aloof attitude?

...It doesn't feel useful.

Besides, that person is much smarter than her. If she were to act, he would probably just be joking around in his eyes.

and--

Thinking about everything that had happened before, Jiang Chu felt her face burning again.

Oops.

Does she actually have a crush on that guy?

Of course, it's not strange to like someone who is good-looking and capable, but considering their status and circumstances, should I not get too emotionally involved?

My phone, which was in the storage compartment, vibrated.

Xie Jing just sent me a message.

I'm almost home.

Where are you?

Jiang Chu looked at these words, feeling a mix of emotions. She typed a few words and then deleted them.

The last reply was that they were still stuck in traffic.

Half a minute later, Xie Jing sent another message.

It's a picture.

The above is the menu that the kitchen is preparing for tonight.

Sour-soaked black abalone slices, stir-fried Tibetan snow mountain mutton with Sichuan peppercorns, sour soup with wild bamboo fungus and deer antler mushrooms, stir-fried Iberian pork neck with wrinkled peppercorns, pickled wild peppercorn and bamboo tripe...

Jiang Chu looked at the names of the dishes and suddenly felt hungry.

She hadn't eaten dinner and had driven for more than three hours.

Jiang Chu: "..."

However, she was really hungry and wanted to eat!

The names of the dishes, in particular, are quite tempting.

Forget it.

Let's eat first.

Jiang Chu replied to the message silently.

I'll be there in three more intersections.

The green light comes on.

The black car made a nimble right turn and sped along the tree-lined slope toward the Yunxiang Road villas.

Not long after Jiang Chu entered the house, Xie Jing also returned.

He still carried the chill of the autumn night, along with a faint scent of perfume and tobacco.

It seems like he went to some kind of party or gathering again.

The man strode in, his suit jacket still on, his tie slightly unbuttoned, which softened his cold and serious demeanor, giving him a more relaxed and casual air.

Xie Jing looked up at her, a faint smile playing in his deep black eyes. "Want to eat?"

Jiang Chu nodded silently.

A variety of dishes were quickly laid out on the table, and the two sat down one after the other.

Jiang Chu was so hungry that she didn't have time to think about anything else and started eating straight away.

The dark, glossy abalone slices are firm and chewy, with a tangy and fresh seafood flavor that is rich and smooth.

"Mmm...delicious!"

She squinted her eyes contentedly, like a cat that had finally eaten some dried fish.

Xie Jing sat opposite her, looking at the little girl who seemed to want to bury her face in the bowl, and slightly curved the corners of his lips.

Eat slowly.

"……Uh-huh!"

Jiang Chu swallowed the food in her mouth, took a sip of plum juice, and then noticed that the man opposite her was also eating seriously.

They look hungry too.

"By the way," she said, biting her chopsticks with a hint of curiosity, her bright eyes fixed on him, "have you been working overtime until now? Haven't you had anything to eat before?"

I thought he was just trying to lure me with those recipes.

"No," Xie Jing said gracefully, wiping her fingers with a damp towel. "I went to a club in the eastern suburbs to attend a private art gathering of an old friend. I also got stuck in traffic on the way back."

Jiang Chu blinked, then suddenly asked, "Why can't you take a helicopter to and from the city? Is it because helicopters aren't allowed in the city?"

"Airspace control is one aspect," Xie Jing nodded. "Even helicopters have restrictions on takeoff and landing points. This is still an urban area after all, and they must meet the qualifications stipulated by the regulations. If there is no registered site for the place you want to go, you might as well get stuck in traffic. Also, noise control for low-altitude flights is very strict. I'll take you to experience it next time, and you should understand. It's unlikely that applications for night flights in densely populated residential areas will be approved."

Jiang Chu listened attentively, "I see, that's really troublesome."

Xie Jing looked at her serious expression, and a smile appeared in his eyes. "What else do you want to ask?"

Jiang Chu was a little embarrassed. "...It's nothing."

Xie Jing raised an eyebrow. "You seem to have something to say."

Jiang Chu pursed her lips. "I just think my questions are all silly and childish."

Xie Jing shook his head slightly, his dark eyes silently watching the girl opposite him.

"Everyone has things they don't know," he said calmly. "You'll only know if you ask."

Jiang Chu's heart skipped a beat.

"Okay," she said hesitantly, "...You big bosses, when you go to those high-end clubs, do you not eat anything? Is it because the chefs there cook terribly, or is it because everyone has to maintain their status, and whoever opens their mouth to eat first loses?"

After saying that, she muttered to herself, a little guilty, "It really was stupid, wasn't it?"

"No," Xie Jing withdrew his gaze, "That kind of occasion is essentially an enlarged negotiating table. People are holding cups, looking at paintings, and thinking about industry mergers and acquisitions, share swaps, or political trends for the next quarter. The conversation is also for information exchange and position assessment. Under this premise, you need to be clear-headed enough to deal with changes at any time. Eating might make people relax, so either don't touch it, or only have a small taste."

Xie Jing put down his chopsticks and poured some chilled juice. "Besides, there are people at home and good food. Eating at home is the real treat."

He looked at her deeply as he spoke, his eyes brimming with smiles.

Jiang Chu suddenly felt her face heat up.