After being reborn, the school beauty's entire family knelt down to repent.

"Who else could it be but Fatty Wang!" the man said mysteriously.

"I heard that Zhao Rou even..."

Before he could finish speaking, his companion pulled him back, signaling him to stop.

Xuan panicked, shoved the man aside, and demanded, "What? Tell me quickly!"

"Brother, stop asking questions! It won't do you any good!" The man avoided his gaze.

"I insist on hearing it!" Xuan grabbed his collar. "Speak now!"

"I heard...I heard she went to be with Boss Wang, Fatty Wang, in the city for money..."

The man finally spoke up.

Xuan was stunned, then burst into laughter.

"I knew it! I knew it! That bitch sold herself for money! I really don't know what Chen Ming saw in her in the first place."

"Chen Ming?!" Xuan's heart skipped a beat.

He recalled that Zhao Rou had asked him to investigate Chen Ming's background, saying that she wanted to deal with him.

Then... a thought flashed through his mind, instantly sobering him up by half.

He suddenly stood up and drank the rest of the wine in one gulp.

He threw down a few crumpled banknotes and rushed out of the restaurant without looking back.

The next morning, Xuan arrived at Chen Ming's underground shopping mall and went straight to Chen Ming's office.

He took a deep breath and raised his hand to knock on the door.

"Come in," Chen Ming's voice came from inside.

Xuan pushed open the door and entered. Chen Ming was sitting at his desk, flipping through documents. He was slightly taken aback when he saw it was him.

"**Xuan? What brings you here?"

Xuan didn't waste any words and told Chen Ming everything he knew.

This includes how Zhao Rou used him, how she deceived him, and how she conspired with Fatty Wang and others to frame Chen Ming.

He even handed over the few banknotes Zhao Rou had given him, which were soaked with sweat.

"These are all from her," Xuan said, pointing to the stack of money, a hint of self-deprecation in his voice.

"Now, it's returned to its rightful owner."

After listening to Xuan's account, Chen Ming remained calm and showed little surprise.

He knew Zhao Rou's character all along; she had already admitted that Wang Pangzi had sent her there.

I just didn't expect her to be so greedy, daring to ask Fatty Wang and his gang for so much money.

Looking at Xuan in front of him, he knew that he was also a pawn being used by Zhao Rou, and he didn't feel much resentment.

"I understand," Chen Ming said calmly, pushing the money back. "Keep this money."

Xuan was stunned for a moment, not expecting Chen Ming to say that. "But..."

"Take it," Chen Ming interrupted him. "Consider it payment for your hard work these past few days."

Xuan hesitated for a moment, but ultimately accepted the money. He looked at Chen Ming, his expression complex and unreadable.

He had expected Chen Ming to mock him, or even physically assault him.

To my surprise, he remained calm and even gave him the money.

“Chen Ming,” Xuan took a deep breath, “thank you.”

Chen Ming smiled but didn't say anything. He walked to the window, looking at the crowd outside, his mind filled with thoughts.

He knew that Zhao Rou wouldn't let it go so easily.

“**Xuan,” Chen Ming turned around, his gaze sharp.

"Do you want to get revenge on Zhao Rou and let her taste what it's like to be played with?"

Xuan was taken aback, then a ruthless glint flashed in his eyes:

"miss you!"

Chen Ming's lips curled into a cold smile: "Very well. Then come with me and play an even bigger game."

A few days later, Zhao Rou received an anonymous letter containing only one sentence:

"I know everything you've done."

After reading the letter, Zhao Rou's face turned deathly pale, and the letter in her hand fluttered to the ground.

She looked around in terror, as if a pair of eyes were watching her from the shadows, sending chills down her spine.

Meanwhile, Chen Ming was sitting in his office, holding another letter that read: "Pleasant to cooperate."

He threw the letter into the brazier, watched it turn to ashes, and a meaningful smile appeared on his lips...

Zhao Rou held the anonymous letter tightly, her fingertips turning white.

The envelope had no signature, no address, only a single sentence that was chillingly simple.

"Who is it? Who is it?"

Fear clung to her heart like vines, making it almost impossible for her to breathe.

Could it be Chen Ming?

She forced herself to calm down, tore the letter to shreds, and then burned it.

Even so, her inner unease did not lessen at all.

Over here, Fatty Wang and the wealthy man were sitting in the teahouse, their faces grim.

"That woman's appetite is getting bigger and bigger!" Fatty Wang spat fiercely.

"Do you really think we're easy targets?!"

The tycoon also looked displeased: "That's right, the matter from last time isn't over yet, and now they're threatening us again. Do they really think we're easy to bully!"

They had been given money by Zhao Rou because she had something on them.

But this time, they decided not to let Zhao Rou control them anymore.

They hired a private investigator to follow Zhao Rou and see if she was actually working seriously again.

That day, Zhao Rou dressed up carefully, preparing to approach Chen Ming again.

She changed into a white dress and put on light makeup, making her look pure and innocent.

She arrived at Chen Ming's underground shopping mall.

Chen Ming saw Zhao Rou without the slightest surprise: "Zhao Rou, is something the matter?"

"Chen Ming, it's been so long! I've missed you."

Chen Ming looked up at her, his eyes cold and unwavering.

"You have something to say."

Zhao Rou said in a sweet, coquettish voice, "Can't I come to see you if there's nothing wrong? I really miss you..."

As she spoke, she tried to lean against Chen Ming. But Chen Ming pushed her away, his eyes filled with disgust.

"Zhao Rou, stop acting. I've seen through your little tricks long ago."

Zhao Rou's face stiffened, and her smile froze.

She hadn't expected Chen Ming to reject her so directly.

"What...what did you say?" Zhao Rou feigned grievance.

"How could you do this to me? I had a heart full of love for you..."

"No need," Chen Ming interrupted her without hesitation.

“We have nothing to do with each other anymore, and you don’t need to pretend to care about me anymore. I know exactly what kind of person you are.”

Zhao Rou bit her lip, a hint of resentment flashing in her eyes.

She never expected Chen Ming to be so disrespectful to her, embarrassing her in front of everyone.

She took a deep breath, suppressing her anger, and continued:

"Chen Ming, I know you're still angry with me, but..."

"I'm not angry with you," Chen Ming interrupted her again.

"I just find you disgusting."

After he finished speaking, he ignored Zhao Rou and turned to leave.

The private investigator, hiding in the shadows, saw the whole thing clearly.

He took out his camera and snapped a picture of Zhao Rou being slapped in the face.

After turning around, Chen Ming saw a familiar figure standing there.

It's Zhang Lingqian.

She was wearing a white dress, and her long, black hair was draped over her shoulders, making her look pure and beautiful.

She held a bouquet of flowers in her hand and had a sweet smile on her face.

"Brother Chen Ming!" Zhang Lingqian called out sweetly, handing the flowers in her hand to Chen Ming, "These are for you."

Chen Ming paused for a moment, then accepted the flowers and said with a smile, "Thank you."

Zhang Lingqian's appearance improved Chen Ming's mood considerably.

Looking at the girl in front of him, a warm feeling welled up in his heart.

"Brother Chen Ming, I heard that your underground street has become very famous recently. I came here with my friends today."

Chen Ming smiled and said, "Welcome!"

"Brother Chen Ming," Zhang Lingqian mustered her courage and said.

"I know Zhao Rou... she's not a good person. You must be careful of her in the future."

Chen Ming nodded and said, "I know, thank you."

Just then, Zhao Rou suddenly appeared in front of Chen Ming and Zhang Lingqian.

She glared angrily at Zhang Lingqian and said sharply:

"Who are you? What right do you have to interfere in our affairs?"

Zhang Lingqian was startled by Zhao Rou's sudden appearance. She instinctively hid behind Chen Ming and tightly gripped his sleeve.

Chen Ming shielded Zhang Lingqian behind him, stared coldly at Zhao Rou, and said:

"Zhao Rou, what are you planning to do now?"

Zhao Rou sneered and said, "What do I want to do? I want to teach this arrogant little girl a lesson!"

After saying that, she raised her hand, ready to slap Zhang Lingqian.