On the way out of the Shanyuan Residential Complex.

Yang Hu reported, "Qi Xiang, twenty-nine years old, former manager of the business department at Haitong Securities. She likes to befriend wealthy young men. Six months ago, she started seeing Wang Qingliang, the Wang Family's eldest son."

"Records indicate that for all of last year, Qi Xiang was very close to the old man. She visited his house every few days, always bringing many gifts, which gave people plenty to talk about."

"Later, their relationship suddenly soured, and they stopped seeing each other."

"According to rumors, Qi Xiang wanted the old man to transfer ownership of the house to her. After he refused, the woman immediately turned on him. Not only did she berate him, but she also drew up a list of expenses and demanded he compensate her for her losses."

Chen Yang lit a cigarette and calmly asked, "How did they meet?"

"She must have met him while she was drumming up business. Seeing that the old man was alone, with no wife or children, she approached him under false pretenses. She called herself his adopted daughter, all with the goal of seizing his house, which is worth tens of millions."

After listening, Zhou Yufei said in a rage, "A woman like that never gets up early unless there's a profit to be made. How disgusting! It's a good thing she's gone, or I'd have taught her a lesson."

"Can some things really be settled just by walking away?" Chen Yang said.

Zhou Yufei paused. Before she could process his words, Yang Hu gave a toothy grin and said, "The data shows she lives in Villa No. 13 at Meilin Bay."

"Let's go."

"You got it!"

Zhou Yufei knew exactly what Chen Yang was about to do. She took a deep breath and hurried to keep up.

「The villas at Meilin Bay.」

In Tianque City, this was a typical affluent neighborhood. Villa Number Thirteen was backed by a rockery, with a fountain to the side, and only ten meters from the community garden; it could be considered the crown jewel of the entire complex.

Inside the villa, a woman stood among a crowd. She was about one meter sixty-five tall, with an exquisite figure and delicate features. A faint mole below her left chin didn't detract from her beauty; instead, it added a touch of charm and seduction. She wore a light yellow, tight-fitting long dress. Standing among the other women, she truly stood out, like a crane among chickens.

"Qi Xiang, you look stunning today. You're making us all so jealous."

"It's Qi Xiang's birthday, so of course she has to dress up beautifully! Besides, our Qi Xiang is a natural beauty. When has she ever not been pretty?"

"Sister Xiang, what birthday gift did Mr. Wang get for you today? Could you show us? Let us have a look!"

Seven or eight women surrounded Qi Xiang, chiming in one after another, their words filled with envy and jealousy. As women, they naturally hoped to be like Qi Xiang—to go from a nobody to a phoenix overnight. They dreamed of a life of leisure, where clothes and food were provided for them, and they never lacked for money. Some of them might not have been any less attractive than Qi Xiang, but unfortunately, in terms of cunning and scheming, they couldn't hold a candle to her.

Holding a champagne flute, Qi Xiang gestured to her group of friends. "Thank you all for your compliments and blessings!"

Her demeanor was humble and graceful, giving her the air of a noblewoman. In her heart, however, she was immensely pleased with herself.

I came from a humble background and spent seven or eight years hustling for business. I thought I could swindle a house out of Ren Tong to change my fate, but I ended up latching onto Mr. Wang instead. Most importantly, my act succeeded, and I won over my future parents-in-law. With my schemes and methods, it's not impossible that the entire Wang Family fortune will one day be mine.

The smug smile on Qi Xiang's face grew wider as she declared, "My darling prepared a diamond necklace worth millions for me!"

"Darling," Qi Xiang said, turning to a young man playing on his phone on the sofa, "may I show the diamond necklace you gave me to my friends?"

The young man was about the same height as Qi Xiang. His looks weren't exceptional, but clad in top-tier designer brands, he had a distinct air about him. This was Wang Qingliang, the only son and sole heir of the Wang Family.

He smiled faintly. "Of course you can!"

"Ladies, just wait a second, I'll go get it for you!" Qi Xiang said as she headed upstairs.

Tsk, tsk, what a vixen! You have no idea, she once tried to trick an old man out of his house. Luckily, he didn't fall for it. Ugh, how is this fair to honest folks like us?

Qi Xiang's pride and ostentatiousness left a bitter taste in their mouths.

Before long, Qi Xiang came back downstairs wearing a dazzling, diamond-encrusted necklace. It sparkled with incredible brilliance as she spun around in front of everyone, asking arrogantly, "What do you think? It's the first time you've ever seen a necklace worth millions, isn't it?"

"Oh, and after the banquet tonight, my darling is taking me on a trip around the world."

Qi Xiang finished with a laugh, "I'll be posting everything on social media, so you'll all be able to see it. When I get back, I'll bring a gift for each and every one of you."

Her bragging made the atmosphere awkward, but Qi Xiang didn't seem to notice. She went on to list the various properties and shops she had purchased. Aside from a few who were determined to curry favor with her, the rest wore expressions of resignation, even scorn.

We know you went from a nobody to a phoenix and are about to become the young mistress of the Wang Family, but do you really have to flaunt it like this?

"Let's head to the hotel now," Qi Xiang finally said with a smile.

Just as everyone was getting up, a nanny walked in and said respectfully, "Young Madam, there are some people outside asking for you."

Just as she finished speaking, two men and one woman walked straight into the hall.

"You haven't been given permission! How dare you just come in?" the nanny said sternly.

Everyone turned to look, and even Wang Qingliang glanced up.

Qi Xiang raised an eyebrow. "Who are you people? Do you have any idea where you are, barging in like this?"

"Are you Qi Xiang?" Chen Yang asked.

"I am. You..."

Qi Xiang was seething, but before she could finish, Chen Yang waved his hand. "Grab her."

Yang Hu let out a sinister laugh, lunged forward, and grabbed Qi Xiang by the hair. With a swift kick, he forced her to her knees in front of Chen Yang.

BANG!

Her knees slammed into the floor, the pain so intense that Qi Xiang nearly fainted.

"I hear you went to great lengths to try and swindle my foster father out of his house?"

Qi Xiang was speechless.

Everyone stared in stunned silence.

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