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

A group of rich kids stared at her in shock.

Having lived for over twenty years, they had seen all sorts of people in Beijing's social circles: those who bullied others, those who were pretentious, and those who were ignorant of their own limitations.

but--

A young girl with only beauty and education dared to speak arrogantly in front of the Xie family's daughter, and even spoke disrespectfully of the Xie family's patriarch!

This is probably the first time I've ever seen someone like this.

After all, those empty-headed fools never even have the chance to enter their circle.

How exactly did she manage to hook up with her sugar daddy?

Based solely on looks?

...Although it does seem feasible.

"Is she out of her mind?" someone whispered in their friend's ear. "Does she even know who she's talking to?"

My friend was also completely bewildered and could only shake his head blankly.

The others looked at each other in bewilderment.

Their gazes toward Jiang Chu had subtly shifted from initial disdain and mockery to a bewildered astonishment, as if they were looking at a lunatic.

This woman is either genuinely not very bright, or she's—

No, it's impossible.

What gives a female college student who is being kept by a sugar daddy any confidence?

Most likely, they just think they have a sugar daddy backing them.

Moreover, it seems that the man behind her is probably just a nouveau riche who didn't even tell her about the power of the Xie family.

Xie Qingyang took a deep breath. "Jiang Chu, wake up."

She prided herself on being a civilized person and naturally wouldn't utter any threatening or harsh words in public.

"...This is a society governed by the rule of law; you can't hit people like that."

Xie Qingyang said in a low voice.

"Oh?"

Jiang Chu tilted her head. "So you can splash a freshly boiled hot drink all over my face, right?"

Xie Qingyang paused slightly.

“If he did it on purpose,” she frowned, “that’s certainly wrong. But you had him beaten up like this—”

"Then let's call the police," Jiang Chu interrupted her calmly. "I have no objection."

Xie Qingyang was stunned for a moment.

"But I find it funny, huh? He tried to splash me, and my bodyguard caught him. You didn't say you'd call the police, but now that he's been beaten up, you're saying you'd call the police?"

Jiang Chu sneered, "You think I'm fine after getting burned, but he's okay after taking two punches?"

Xie Qingyang frowned.

"Miss Xie, aren't you being incredibly hypocritical?"

Jiang Chu leaned closer. "Have you no shame?"

Xie Qingyang: "..."

From childhood to adulthood, whether in Beijing's social circles or abroad, no one had ever spoken to her like that.

Perhaps Xie Jing is an exception.

But he wouldn't go so far as to say she was shameless.

The others were dumbfounded.

Their eyes became distorted, as if Jiang Chu were an alien.

"Furthermore," Jiang Chu continued, "Miss Xie, your social skills are also quite impressive—"

She paused for a moment, "The last one was your friend Lin Yuwei, who tried to push me into the pool to drown me at your vacation villa."

Xie Qingyang stiffened slightly, the anger in his eyes quickly subsided, replaced by a hint of apprehension.

"This one also looks like a friend of yours. He's holding a cup of coffee that's so hot, like he's trying to scald me to death, at the club your father owns."

Jiang Chu chuckled, "So, Miss Xie, I have no objection to you calling the police. I'd also like to have a good talk with the police—why are they all your friends?"

She paused, looked directly at Xie Qingyang, and said casually, "Actually, you wanted to kill me, didn't you?"

Xie Qingyang has changed drastically.

It wasn't because I was afraid the police would find out anything—

After all, she never intended to kill Jiang Chu, and she knew that in her heart; the police could not possibly find such a conclusion.

but……

Xie Qingyang's heart sank suddenly.

Lin Yuwei's previous actions had already displeased her father.

Now, Lin Yuwei's boyfriend is engaging in this behavior at a club owned by the group.

Even if it succeeds, no one should die, but it's still not a good thing.

The fact that Jiang Chu was able to get into this place means that the person behind him must be quite capable.

Even if they are definitely no match for the Xie family, it wouldn't be difficult to make a big fuss by calling the police.

If Father finds out about this again—

Xie Qingyang dared not think any further.

Jiang Chu slowly took out her phone from her pocket. "I'm calling the police right now. I'm too scared to be alone with you in a room anymore. Who knows if you'll pull out a knife and stab me later?"

She paused for a moment, then added, "And I think if the police investigate, they might actually find some motives for the murder, about why you wanted me dead."

Jiang Chu smiled and looked at her.

Xie Qingyang's face was extremely pale.

Upon hearing this, she could only think of one possibility: Jiang Chu was Wei Jing's ex-girlfriend, and she had indeed been quite close to Wei Jing recently.

There are also many witnesses at the school.

After a few seconds, Xie Qingyang came to his senses and realized that things wouldn't escalate to that extent, and with his connections, let alone Jiang Chu being alive—

Even if something really happens, it's nothing.

However, she still didn't want things to escalate. If Xie Jing really got angry, she would be in big trouble.

They might end up like Lin Yuwei, losing their rightful benefits, not getting the shares they deserve, and having everything they already own taken back.

Xie Qingyang boasted that he was much smarter and more capable than Lin Yuwei.

The thought of this possibility made her feel extremely uncomfortable.

"etc."

Xie Qingyang spoke up.

She gritted her teeth. "This matter... is Qiao Yi's fault."

Jiang Chu blinked. "Isn't that obvious?"

Xie Qingyang didn't respond to that. "He attacked first, your people acted in self-defense. There's no need to call the police."

Jiang Chu hadn't originally intended to call the police.

Because I wasn't injured.

That act of spilling the drink probably doesn't constitute a crime of intentional homicide.

Even if the other party makes some very harsh threats later, including saying they would kill her, it may not meet the standard for establishing a case, holding someone accountable, and sentencing them.

What's more, he even had his bodyguards beat people up.

Therefore, Jiang Chu only wanted to vent her anger privately.

"But this matter cannot be left unresolved."

Jiang Chu crossed her arms. "My clothes are dirty. These clothes are very valuable, and I was also frightened. What should I do?"

"Oh," Xie Qingyang suppressed his disdain, "you want compensation, is that it?"

"Yes." Jiang Chu said expressionlessly, "One million."

The other rich kids secretly inhaled.

Although they were all well-off, this was the first time I'd ever seen them make such outrageous demands just because they'd been splashed with water.

Xie Qingyang: "..."

She thought to herself, "A leopard can't change its spots."

"Okay," Xie Qingyang said calmly, "I'll transfer it to you."

This isn't much for her.

Moreover, she can get every penny of this money back from Qiao Yi.

The bodyguard released Qiao Yi.

Qiao Yi was completely dejected.

He covered his mouth, lowered his head, a trace of blood still lingering at the corner of his mouth, his face as pale as paper, and blood still seeping from the wound on his forehead.

Qiao Yi had been spoiled since childhood and had never suffered like this before. Now that his teeth had been knocked out, he couldn't even utter any harsh words.

He stood up shakily and stumbled toward the stairs.

No one called out to him.

Qiao Yi, supporting himself against the wall, slowly made his way to the top of the stairs, where he bumped into someone coming up the steps.

"?"

The person stopped in their tracks. "Qiao Yi?"

Qiao Yi looked up and saw the person's face clearly.

It is Wei Jing.