Chapter 374 The Closed-Off Young Master 8 An hour later, she stood by the roadside hailing a taxi to go to that extravagant world she had once sworn never to set foot in again.

The taxi drove towards the upscale residential area in the city center, and the surrounding scenery gradually became more glamorous.

When the golden signboard of Junyue Mansion came into view, Yang Ruxuan felt a dizzying rush of excitement.

She gave the manager's name and room number, and the property manager immediately adopted a respectful expression and personally led her upstairs.

The apartment is on the 28th floor, with one unit per floor.

The housekeeper opened the door for her and then politely took his leave.

Yang Ruxuan walked into the place that would become her new home.

She put down her luggage and went into the bathroom.

A huge jacuzzi, a separate wet and dry shower room, and a full set of German bathroom fixtures.

The cabinet was thoughtfully stocked with brand-new skincare and makeup products, all of which were high-end brands she frequently used.

Yang Ruxuan turned on the tap, and the warm water flowed over her fingers.

She looked up at herself in the mirror.

In just a few hours, the haggard and disheveled girl was gone, replaced by a woman whose eyes had regained their light.

"Tomorrow night at seven o'clock, come with me to a dinner party. A dress and jewelry will be delivered."

My phone rang; it was a message from Mr. Wang.

Yang Ruxuan immediately replied, "Okay."

Without hesitation, having made her choice, she was determined to give it her all.

She went into the kitchen, opened the refrigerator, which was already filled with various imported foods and drinks, took out a bottle of Evian mineral water, unscrewed the cap, and took a small sip.

The sweet taste of the water quenched her thirst.

Standing in front of the floor-to-ceiling window, looking down at the city lights below, Yang Ruxuan knew that there was no turning back.

But this time she won't make the same mistake again.

She will not give her heart away, will not ask Mr. Wang for a title, and will absolutely not repeat the same mistake.

She only needs tangible benefits, enough to maintain this standard of living until her pampered body collapses.

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Zi Xi never expected to see Madam Gu outside the dessert shop.

It was an afternoon when she had just picked up the cake from the Gu residence and was about to leave when a lady in a Chanel suit blocked her way.

Ms. Gu was about fifty years old, well-maintained and with an outstanding temperament. Behind her was a low-key black Bentley.

"Miss Qin?"

"I am Gu Yanqing's mother, and I would like to have a word with you."

Ms. Gu spoke, her voice gentle yet carrying an undeniable authority.

Zi Xi nodded in agreement.

They sat down in the cafe next to the dessert shop.

Madam Gu ordered a pot of Darjeeling tea and gracefully poured a cup for each of them.

Zi Xi noticed that she was wearing a large jade ring on her finger, which was translucent and very valuable.

"First of all, I want to thank you for delivering meals to Yan Qing these past few months."

Madam Gu got straight to the point with a polite smile.

"This is my job."

Zi Xi nodded cautiously.

“For us, your food delivery is more than just a job.”

"You may not know this, but ever since you started delivering meals to Yan Qing, he has undergone some...positive changes."

Madam Gu gently stirred the teacup.

Zi Xi looked up, somewhat surprised.

"Yan Qing has had autism since childhood, you should have already noticed that."

“He has always lived in his own world, rarely showing interest in the outside world, let alone wanting to communicate with others.”

Madam Gu spoke calmly, as if stating a perfectly ordinary fact.

Zi Xi recalled Gu Yanqing's pure eyes and his stiff movements, and nodded gently.