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

"Yes, Miss, I'll take care of it right away."

Assistant Zhang agreed very readily.

However, the moment he hung up the phone, his brows furrowed deeply.

It's started again.

He's almost gotten used to this kind of life; he feels like he's not working as an assistant but as a spy.

Fortunately, spies don't necessarily earn as much as you do.

Moreover, there is a risk to their lives.

only--

If the young lady were to investigate other things, that would be one thing, but now she's actually going to investigate the chairman's whereabouts surveillance, which in a sense has already broken the rules.

Assistant Zhang did not make the decision on his own, but immediately reported the matter to higher authorities.

A few minutes later, he received his assistant Wang's approval.

Assistant Zhang calmly switched computer windows and sent a compiled surveillance video to Xie Qingyang.

"Miss, the surveillance footage has been sent to you. However, due to lighting conditions and the camera angle that night, the footage may be incomplete."

Xie Qingyang opened the email on his computer and quickly browsed it.

The surveillance footage contains images of various locations within the villa, from the main entrance to the bushes in the adjacent garden, with extremely high clarity.

The footage shows Xie Jing striding in from outside with a sullen face. However, as soon as he rounded the corner of the main building, his figure disappeared into a blind spot of the surveillance cameras.

I could only hear him exchanging a few words with a few rich kids, but the conversation was a bit blurry due to the distance.

But Lin Yuwei's voice was not heard in any of them.

but--

Although you can vaguely hear some noises, you can't see any actual footage.

And it quieted down very quickly.

Xie Jing has probably gone to a much farther place.

"What happened?" Xie Qingyang frowned. "How could such a large blind spot be left in such an important location as the swimming pool?"

Assistant Zhang sighed, "Miss, these surveillance cameras are strictly controlled during installation and maintenance, and there are dedicated personnel in charge. Their main purpose is to prevent theft and external intrusion, not to film and record the villa owner's private life in all aspects."

He paused, then lowered his voice, "For example, in the unlikely event that you and your guest are swimming in the pool, or having a private conversation—"

Assistant Zhang didn't put it too bluntly.

"...If everything is captured clearly by surveillance cameras from every angle, it would be inappropriate. Therefore, privacy zones are always specifically reserved around the swimming pool and the master bedroom."

Although the words were phrased tactfully, Xie Qingyang understood their meaning.

It's not just about swimming and talking.

What if they're getting intimate inside?

If the person in charge behind the scenes sees this, what kind of situation is this?

The wealthy value privacy the most. If even the swimming pool in their backyard is filled with surveillance cameras with no blind spots, what is the difference between the people living there and the prisoners being monitored?

Xie Qingyang had nothing to say.

Moreover, she only knew that there were definitely surveillance cameras at the villa on Biyun Road, but she had no idea how many were hidden or how they were distributed.

"Alright, I understand," Xie Qingyang said in a deep voice. "Don't tell anyone about what happened today."

Assistant Zhang immediately agreed, his tone very sincere, "Of course, Miss, I won't mention it to anyone else."

After all, he had already told Assistant Wang, so there was no need to repeat himself.

Xie Qingyang hung up the phone.

Although Assistant Zhang's explanation was reasonable, Xie Qingyang still felt something was off and a faint suspicion arose in his heart.

She pulled out her contacts and dialed the number directly to Butler Li at the villa on Biyun Road.

"Young Miss? What are your orders?"

Butler Li's respectful voice came from inside.

Xie Qingyang asked casually, "Uncle Li, can you confirm something for me? How many security cameras are installed around the villa on Biyun Road and in its back garden?"

Butler Li seemed to type a few words on the computer and quickly gave an accurate reply.

"Miss, there are currently five security cameras operating normally in the outer garden on the east side of the main building. Would you or Assistant Zhang like me to send you a map showing their locations?"

Five.

Upon hearing this, Xie Qingyang realized that the number was exactly the same as the number of video camera positions that Assistant Zhang had just given her.

The subtle doubt in her heart vanished instantly.

It seems I was just overthinking things.

Thinking about it carefully, Assistant Zhang really didn't need to lie to himself about this.

Just as Xie Qingyang closed his laptop and was about to continue his homework, his phone rang again.

She glanced at him and found that he was a senior member of the Xie family, who was usually easygoing and well-liked.

Although he doesn't participate much in the group's core decision-making, his words still carry some weight within the family.

Xie Qingyang answered immediately, "Second Uncle, good evening. What brings you to this hour?"

"Haha, Clear Star, did I disturb your studies?"

The old man on the other end of the phone spoke gently. After exchanging a few pleasantries, he subtly mentioned that his granddaughter wanted to intern at Tianyu Financial Investment Department.

The chairman wouldn't personally handle departmental recruitment matters, but if Xie Qingyang could step in and smooth things over internally, it would save a lot of time.

For Xie Qingyang, this was just a favor, especially since her cousin's conditions were barely acceptable, so she immediately agreed.

Second Uncle was very pleased and immediately praised her.

"Good, good, Qingyang, your uncle knew you were the most sensible. Speaking of which, you are the most outstanding and have the best grades among your generation. Your father did the right thing by listening to that Taoist priest back then."

Xie Qingyang was taken aback. "A Taoist priest? What Taoist priest?"

"Huh? You didn't know?"

The old man chuckled on the other end of the phone, his tone tinged with a touch of nostalgia for bygone days:

"...This happened when your father was a child. Back then, there was a wandering Taoist priest who was quite famous in the circle. He told your father that he was destined to have an extremely outstanding child who would be able to inherit a great legacy."

Second Uncle paused.

"I wasn't there at the time, I only heard it from my older brother. Basically, he was told not to get married too early, otherwise his luck would be ruined. Your dad usually ignores what others say, but he actually listened to him on this matter, and that's why he's still single!"

Xie Qingyang took a breath.

All she knew was that her birth mother had died early, and Xie Jing never mentioned it, nor did Xie Qingyang dare to ask any more questions.

anyway--

If my father had remarried, I would have had a stepmother, and who knows what kind of life I would have had! I probably wouldn't be where I am today!

If more siblings are born, one's own interests will only be lost more.

For her, it's best that her father doesn't get married!

That Taoist priest was right after all!

Xie Qingyang tightened his grip on the phone slightly.

No wonder!

The father, who had always disdained the squabbles among the younger generation, would specifically mention Lin Yuwei to Lin Chonghe.

Because he's superstitious!

Xie Jing appears cold, rational, and aloof on the surface, but deep down he is quite averse to things like fate and fortune.

If Lin Yuwei really caused a death on Xie's territory, she would be in big red or white—

Wouldn't that turn the entire villa into a haunted house?

That's why the father was angry!

"..."

With this thought in mind, Xie Qingyang felt completely relieved, and a relaxed smile finally appeared on his lips.

She finally figured things out and felt much more relaxed.

She was also secretly relieved that she hadn't helped Lin Yuwei, otherwise her father would have been furious if he had known.

"Clear? Clear?"

My second great-uncle asked me something over the phone.

"Yes, Second Uncle." Xie Qingyang smiled. "Don't worry, I'll take care of the internship. I'll have my assistant contact the HR department right away, go through the procedures, and finalize the spot."

"Okay, okay, thank you so much, Qingyang!"

Second Uncle praised him repeatedly.

After hanging up his phone, the elderly man in another residence looked at his granddaughter, whose face was beaming with joy, and patted the child on the shoulder, saying, "Everything's settled!"

He turned around and saw that his wife had a strange expression on her face.

"What's wrong?" the second uncle asked his wife.

"You old man," the old lady sighed, "you're not remembering well. That's not what my eldest brother said back then."

Second Uncle was taken aback. "No?"

The old lady shook her head, knowing that her husband was forgetful from time to time, and it was good enough if he could vaguely remember a couple of sentences.

"Back then, the fortune teller said that if the Red Phoenix Star shines late in life, one will surely meet a perfect match, like a phoenix and a unicorn, and live in harmony."

The old lady said in a low voice, "May your family be blessed with outstanding talents and beauty."

She was a literature professor before she retired, and her mind is still very clear, so she naturally understands what those words mean.

The fortune teller said that if Xie Jing marries late, he will find a loving and compatible spouse, and—

The meanings of the characters “盈” and “竞” are quite obvious here.

He will have a group of children, or at least more than one outstanding child.