Chapter 367 The Closed-Off Young Master 1 In a small rented room on the other side of the city, Yang Ruxuan woke up from a nightmare.

She sat up abruptly, her thin nightgown soaked with cold sweat.

My heart was pounding wildly in my chest, almost as if it would burst out of my chest.

This wasn't the luxurious master bedroom of the Gu family's old mansion; there were no silk sheets or crystal chandeliers.

The space is only six square meters, with a creaky single bed, a desk with peeling paint, and a fabric wardrobe that smells musty.

Yang Ruxuan reached out her hand with trembling hands, looking at her slender but no longer delicate fingers.

There was no diamond ring, and no freshly done French manicure.

There was a cheap mirror hanging on the wall, and she stumbled towards it.

The face in the mirror looked three years younger.

Twenty-two-year-old Yang Ruxuan has firm skin and her eyes have not yet been completely corrupted by worldly greed.

But she remembered another face, her own face at twenty-five, with exquisite makeup and luxurious clothes, yet unable to hide the weariness in her eyes.

"I'm actually back?"

"I'm really back..."

She murmured to herself.

Memories flooded back like a tidal wave, carrying with them blood and pain.

In her previous life, she spent three years in the Gu family as Gu Yanqing's exclusive companion.

The Gu family valued her gentle nature and pure appearance, paying her a high salary just to have her accompany the reclusive young master.

At first, she simply accompanied him while he drew and read, and made sure he ate on time.

Later, at Madam Gu's suggestion, she became Gu Yanqing's girlfriend, even though the young man would always ignore this relationship.

But she became addicted.

Obsessed with limited-edition bags, haute couture gowns, attending high-society parties, and surrounded by envious glances from everyone.

She thought she had risen to a high position, only to discover that the Gu family simply needed a pet to soothe Gu Yanqing's emotions.

When she tried to ask for more—a title, a child, and a share of the equity.

The Gu family abandoned her without hesitation.

A termination agreement and a hush money payment brought her back to reality.

What's even more frightening is that she has become accustomed to a life of luxury and can no longer adapt to the life of an ordinary person.

She tried to find ordinary jobs, but repeatedly ran into obstacles due to her lack of ability and unrealistic expectations.

In the end, she moved between different wealthy men.

He was caught having an affair and was run over and killed by the other woman's sister's car on a rainy night.

Yang Ruxuan covered her head, trying to stop herself from recalling that bloody scene.

She rushed to the window and abruptly pulled back the faded curtains.

The sunlight was blinding, and downstairs came the shouts of vendors, the cries of children, and the roar of motorcycles.

This is the cacophony of the ordinary people's world.

In her past life, she had long been accustomed to the tranquility and privacy of the villa area.

"I can't believe I've been given a second chance at life."

"Then I absolutely must never have anything to do with the Gu family again, and I don't want that false wealth and glory."

"Just be a normal person."

Yang Ruxuan spoke to herself in the mirror, her voice gradually becoming firm.

She wants to live an ordinary life, find an ordinary job, and marry an ordinary man.

After making up her mind, Yang Ruxuan began to sort out her meager belongings.

But I only have a little over 800 yuan left in my bank account, and my rent is due next week.

She needs to find a job immediately.

While browsing job postings online, she realized that her university degree and her past life's experience accompanying Young Master Gu were almost completely useless.

The only jobs she could do were clerical or receptionist, but her monthly salary wasn't even enough to buy a lipstick in her previous life.

"It doesn't matter."

"Take it slow, it's better than being used and then abandoned by the Gu family again."