Chapter 387 The Closed-Off Young Master 21 For the rich, money is just a drop in the ocean, but for her, it is a necessity for survival.
But as the number of times increased, Yang Ruxuan's moral bottom line became lower and lower.
Yang Ruxuan began to carefully select targets, researching which parties did not allow electronic devices due to privacy concerns, as well as the party layout, deliberately looking for blind spots in the surveillance.
She learned how to distract herself, how to act quickly and discreetly, and how to dispose of stolen goods without leaving a trace.
Once, she stole an old lady's family heirloom brooch.
That evening, she heard the old lady crying at the party, saying that the brooch was a gift from her late husband.
Yang Ruxuan suffered from insomnia all night, but the next day she still sold the brooch and got three months' worth of living expenses.
A guilty conscience hurts, but hunger and poverty hurt even more.
One evening in October, she attended a charity gala.
This was her last attempt to change her fate in a legitimate way.
If she can find a new sponsor at this dinner, she will retire from her life of crime.
But reality dealt her another blow.
Several wealthy businessmen she considered potential partners either already had new lovers or ignored her hints.
In their eyes, she was already an outdated plaything, no longer interesting.
Halfway through the dinner, she went out onto the terrace alone and stared blankly at the traffic below.
Just then, a familiar figure came into view—it was Xiao Qin.
She wore a simple black dress, not expensive but tasteful and elegant.
She stood beside Gu Yanqing, who was carefully protecting her from being bumped by the crowd.
What stung Yang Ruxuan even more was that she saw Madam Gu walk towards Zixi, talk to her kindly, and even gently pat her hand.
That gesture signifies approval.
It was the acceptance that Yang Ruxuan had longed for in her previous life but could never obtain.
On what grounds?
Why should Yang Ruxuan have to steal to survive here, while this Xiao Qin can stand openly beside the Gu family heir?!
The venom of jealousy surged into his heart once again.
After calming down, Yang Ruxuan returned to the banquet hall, her gaze fixed on a young girl.
The girl was wearing a diamond necklace that looked very expensive.
Its value is enough for Yang Ruxuan to live on for a year.
This time she was even bolder, stealing the item almost in full view of everyone.
After succeeding, Yang Ruxuan did not leave immediately. Instead, she calmly finished her drink, said goodbye to her acquaintances, and then left gracefully.
When she got home, she looked at the necklace and suddenly laughed.
Laughter echoed in the empty apartment.
She finally understood that there was no turning back.
The target was too conspicuous this time; the necklace was quite valuable, and the owner certainly wouldn't let it go easily.
The next day, Yang Ruxuan contacted an underground network for selling stolen goods and sold the necklace for one-third less than the market price.
Then she went to the most upscale beauty salon for a full treatment and enjoyed a sumptuous dinner at an expensive restaurant.
Sitting in the bright and clean restaurant, watching the people outside struggling to make a living, Yang Ruxuan felt a morbid sense of satisfaction.
At least for this moment, she didn't have to worry about where to stay tomorrow, endure the coarse food, or wear cheap clothes.
My phone rang; it was an invitation to another party.
"I will be there on time."
She gracefully wiped her mouth and replied immediately.
When it came time to pay, Yang Ruxuan calmly showed her payment code and even gave the waiter an impeccable smile.
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