From humble beginnings to the pinnacle of life

As soon as she stepped out of the villa area's gate, Su Qing immediately opened a ride-hailing app on her phone.

I glanced at it and saw that she had selected the private car pick-up and drop-off mode.

I immediately asked her, "You still have money for a private car?"

These words instantly snapped Su Qing out of her daze. Her face froze, and she frantically canceled the ride-hailing order.

Then he turned to me and said matter-of-factly, "Then you pay for the car. After I sell the stuff, I'll give you both the payment and the fare."

I don't believe her nonsense. I checked the time and it was still early; the buses and subways were still running.

As I walked forward, I said to her, "If you don't have money, be practical and take the subway with me."

Su Qing, in her high heels, quickly caught up from behind, muttering with disdain, "It's just taking a taxi, can you stop being so stingy?"

I smiled helplessly and said to her seriously, "Ms. Su, we are from completely different worlds. I usually travel by electric scooter, and taking the subway is a luxury for me. I can't compare to your spending level."

Su Qing rolled her eyes and pouted, "It's not that I dislike the subway, it's that the place I need to go can't be reached by the subway or bus, and I have to walk a long way after getting off the subway, which I can't walk."

"How am I supposed to know where to go if you don't tell me the destination?"

She took a deep breath, seemingly suppressing her temper, and finally relented, saying:

"Go to my little villa. You've been there before. There's no public transportation there."

I recalled the road conditions, and that was indeed the case.

Her niche villa area is in a remote location with no public transportation or subway connections; the only option is to drive there.

I immediately asked, puzzled, "You handed over all your keys, are you still allowed in?"

Speaking of this, a smug look instantly appeared in Su Qing's eyes, and she raised her chin slightly, full of pride:

"I have the password. Hurry up and call a taxi. We'll cash it out as soon as we move our stuff."

I stared at her in disbelief, stunned. "You're not planning to sell the furniture, are you?"

Su Qing looked speechless and explained softly, "I'm not that crazy. I've stockpiled several brand-new limited-edition bags, as well as unopened high-end skincare and makeup products, and a lot of unused jewelry. I could easily sell a batch of them for one or two million."

I never expected this girl to have this way out. If she could sell it for a few million, she could definitely get through the year if she was a little strapped for cash!

Without further hesitation, I took out my phone and placed an order for a regular express ride at a discounted price.

After a short wait, the car arrived.

Su Qing glanced up and saw the car's class; her brows furrowed, and her face showed utter disdain: "You call this kind of car?"

I was too lazy to waste words with her and went straight to the point: "Are you going to go or not?"

Su Qing pouted and muttered a few words of dissatisfaction under her breath. In the end, because she had no money, she could only bend down and sit in the back row with a sense of embarrassment.

I didn't talk to her at all the way, but Su Qing's mood wasn't affected at all.

She leaned against the car window playing on her phone, seemingly unaffected by the lack of resources, as if she was already convinced that she could get through the year peacefully.

Before long, the car stopped at the entrance of the villa area where Su Qing lived.

After getting off the bus, she spoke with the security guard at the gate and then took the community's sightseeing bus into the community.

It must be admitted that Su Qing's temperament is far beyond that of ordinary people.

Even if they suffer a great injustice, they can adjust themselves quickly and know how to leave themselves a way out.

Upon arriving at her villa, she went straight to the door and began entering the password.

The next second, her relaxed and smug expression visibly turned into one of panic and confusion.

The door lock chimed coldly: Incorrect password.

Unconvinced, she quickened her pace and entered the password again.

Still incorrect.

She exclaimed in surprise, her emotions suddenly surging: "Why is the password wrong? That's impossible!"

"Have you forgotten?" I asked.

"Impossible! The password is my birthday. How could I possibly forget my own birthday!"

As soon as she finished speaking, she immediately took out her phone.

After dialing the number, he immediately and sternly questioned, "Did you have someone change my home access code?"

The voice on the other end of the phone was muffled, and I couldn't hear what they were saying. I could only see Su Qing's face gradually turn pale.

A few seconds later, Su Qing was trembling with anger and roared into the phone:

"Why did you change my password without my permission! I need to go in to get my change of clothes and personal items!"

Unsure of what harsh words were spoken on the other end, Su Qing's pupils trembled, and she let out a scream.

"ah!!!"

She raised her hand to throw her phone away, and I quickly reminded her, "Don't throw it! This is the most valuable thing you have on you right now."

Su Qing raised her hand in mid-air, looking like she was about to cry, and finally squatted down on the spot, feeling wronged.

She buried her face in her knees, her shoulders shaking uncontrollably, and finally burst into tears.

I roughly know what's going on; this phone call was undoubtedly made to Su's parents.

Her little schemes were no match for the shrewd businessmen like her parents.

I wanted to go up and say a few words to comfort her, but I couldn't find the right words or know how to console her.

Just then, a black Audi slowly drove up and came to a steady stop in front of the villa.

The car door opened, and a man who looked to be around forty years old got out.

Without saying a word, he took a small suitcase out of the trunk, his expression rigid and expressionless.

Su Qing looked up and, as if grasping at a lifeline, abruptly stood up and strode forward.

The driver handed her the suitcase and said in a formulaic manner, "Ms. Su, here are your change of clothes and basic necessities."

After giving his instructions, the driver turned to get into the car.

Su Qing immediately reached out to stop him, shouting urgently, "Don't go! You must have a key to my house, open the door and let me in!"

The driver shook his head slightly, his tone unchanged: "I don't have the key. I was only ordered to deliver the luggage. I'm sorry, Miss Su, I have to go back and report."

"I told you to stop right there! Don't move!" Su Qing shouted, losing her composure.

But the driver ignored him completely and got into the car.

The Audi accelerated and drove away into the night, disappearing from the intersection in the blink of an eye.

The last glimmer of hope was completely extinguished.

Su Qing had nowhere to vent her grievances and anger, so she kicked the suitcase next to her feet hard.

With a dull thud, the suitcase didn't budge, but instead hurt my foot.

She gasped, wincing in pain.

She immediately bent over and squatted on the ground, her eyes red and swollen, feeling both pain and grievance.

I witnessed the whole scene, and I couldn't help but feel despair for her.

Of course, this despair doesn't belong to me.

From her perspective, anyone would be unable to withstand having their lifeline cut off overnight by their closest relatives.

I let out a soft breath and said calmly, "Don't take it out on the suitcase. Open it and see what's inside."

Su Qing slumped on the cold floor tiles, her hair disheveled, her eyes red-rimmed, and her whole body a mess.

At this moment, she shed all her arrogance and domineering nature, losing all traces of her spoiled young lady persona.

After a few seconds of silence, I looked at her and suddenly asked:

"Do you feel that I caused all of this? After all, it was I who suggested the one-year agreement to your parents."

Su Qing immediately forced a bitter smile and slowly got up, supporting herself on the ground.

"It has nothing to do with you; in fact, I should thank you."

"Thank me?" I looked at her in confusion.

With a determined look in her eyes, she said, "At least from now on, my parents will no longer force me to marry Fang Heng, and I won't be forced to jump into a fire pit."