Xia Qing Tian had not lived here long and had not brought many things. She only took her own belongings and the food her sister Xia Qing Yu had bought for her. The home was almost empty.
Sitting in the car, Xia Qing Tian’s heart was still not at ease. Although it was just a temporary residence, it was still a place she could call home, and she had feelings for it.
However, given the circumstances, she really couldn’t stay any longer.
Safety first.
At the same time, Xia Qing Tian was quite impressed with Wen Ning’s efficiency.
It hadn’t been long before Wen Ning had found her a new place to live.
The community, Xiaoyao Ting, looked more luxurious than her previous residence.
It was located a bit further out, making it quieter.
The landscaping also appeared to be well done. Along the way, she could see pavilions on the lake and small arched bridges. However, in December and at night, the lush greenery was not visible. If it were during the transition from spring to summer, it would surely be beautiful.
As the door to apartment 2702 opened, warm air immediately rushed out, making Xia Qing Tian feel completely warm.
The room was very clean, decorated in a minimalist style. The living room was spacious and featured a floor-to-ceiling window.
The master bedroom had a double bed with complete bedding, which seemed to be all new.
The second bedroom also had a double bed and complete furnishings.
Xia Qing Tian merely glanced at it before closing the door. The layout with one kitchen, two bathrooms, two living areas, and two bedrooms looked very grand.
To the east of the living room, a sliding door opened to a balcony of considerable size, adjacent to the balcony of the neighboring room.
The balcony was not enclosed, offering a very expansive view.
“Sister Ning, this place is really nice,” Xia Qing Tian exclaimed after a tour.
“Heh, I’m glad you like it,” Wen Ning chuckled. She was increasingly unable to understand what Mr. Gu was thinking.
However, it wasn’t her place to think about such things.
Finally, Wen Ning reminded Xia Qing Tian to get some rest early and then left Xiaoyao Ting.
Xia Qing Tian was left alone in the apartment and felt a bit of emptiness.
She turned on the balcony light and walked out onto the balcony to gaze into the distance.
She had to admit, the view from here was quite good.
That was the benefit of high-rise living; the night view never disappointed.
Just then, the sliding door to the balcony of the neighboring apartment was also opened, and a man in casual home wear stepped out.
Xia Qing Tian was taken aback. Just as she was about to greet her neighbor, she saw him looking at her with a look of surprise. “Qing Tian?”
“Huh?” Xia Qing Tian was then surprised and immediately rushed to the edge of the balcony, asking curiously, “mobius? You live next door? What a coincidence?”
“Yes, this… this can be considered staff dormitory,” mobius casually offered an excuse. “The next apartment was always vacant. I didn’t expect you to move in.”
“That’s quite a coincidence then,” Xia Qing Tian accepted the explanation readily and nodded.
“Yes, you just finished the awards ceremony, didn’t you? Have you had dinner yet?” mobius asked.
“Not yet,” Xia Qing Tian said with a wry smile. Evening gowns usually emphasized one’s figure, and to achieve the visual effect, she hadn’t dared to eat dinner.
“Are you hungry? I just cooked some noodles. If you don’t mind…” mobius invited.
“Okay!” Xia Qing Tian’s eyes lit up, and she cheered, “Then I won’t stand on ceremony!”
A meaningful smile flickered across mobius’s lips. “No need for ceremony.”
Xia Qing Tian then went to mobius’s place for a meal. Upon arriving, Xia Qing Tian realized that both apartments had the same layout, just mirrored.
Furthermore, mobius had converted his second bedroom into a study.
The door was not fully closed, and she could see piles of documents and a large, imposing bookshelf inside. The computer was still on, indicating he had been working.
Xia Qing Tian wished she had such an excellent and diligent employee.
“Don’t mind my cooking,” mobius invited Xia Qing Tian to the dining table before serving a small pot of cooked assorted seafood noodles.
“Wow, it smells delicious,” Xia Qing Tian’s appetite was immediately whetted. As she ate, she praised it profusely.
Seeing that Xia Qing Tian enjoyed the food, mobius simply smiled subtly and said, “I happened to cook too much today. Fortunately, you’re here; otherwise, I really wouldn’t know what to do.”
“Don’t say that. It’s lucky it’s you next door. Otherwise, I would have starved until tomorrow,” Xia Qing Tian said. “We can only say we’re fated, right!”
“Yes, fated,” mobius replied with a shallow smile, saying no more.
After they finished eating, Xia Qing Tian yawned and bid farewell to mobius before returning to her own apartment.
Although some unpleasant things had happened today, being able to eat warm noodles and have mobius as a neighbor made Xia Qing Tian feel that the day wasn’t too bad.
After seeing Xia Qing Tian off, a deep smile appeared on mobius’s lips.
Meanwhile, in a detached villa in the villa district of Z City, Yu Lin Wan, dressed in a dark robe, swirled her glass of red wine, her smile growing increasingly sinister.
That Xia Qing Tian dared to play tricks on her, she was tired of living.
Just then, her phone rang. Yu Lin Wan answered it, and a woman’s voice came from the other end.
“President Yu, as per your instructions, we caused trouble at Xia Qing Tian’s doorstep. She moved out overnight,” the other party clearly sought praise, their tone full of excitement. “The online trolls have also controlled the narrative. Xia Qing Tian is now unable to defend herself.”
If Xia Qing Tian dared to claim the necklace was real, they could accuse her of fraud or even theft.
If Xia Qing Tian remained silent or admitted the necklace was fake, they could then claim she was fabricating a persona, deceiving fans, and showing disrespect for originality, design, and the organizers.
At that point, no matter how Gu’s Entertainment tried to protect Xia Qing Tian, she was destined to never receive endorsements or advertisements from major fashion brands.
After all, such scandals were absolutely despised in the fashion industry.
“Good, very good,” Yu Lin Wan’s lips curved upwards. “I understand. Continue to keep an eye on her, find out where she moved to, and keep harassing her. Stop only when she has a mental breakdown and voluntarily retires from the industry.”
“Yes!” The other party responded, added a few more flattering words to Yu Lin Wan, and then hung up the call.
“To mess with me,” Yu Lin Wan said coldly. “I’ll make you die without knowing how!”
Her hand tightened around her phone, her gaze becoming more ferocious.
Once Xia Qing Tian had completely fallen from grace and lost her value, she would personally hand over the photos taken at Camille Manor to Gu Yao Yang.
Then Gu Yao Yang would naturally see Xia Qing Tian’s true colors.
Thinking of the way Gu Yao Yang looked at her, Yu Lin Wan felt a chill in her heart, and a wave of fear washed over her.
Absolutely… absolutely must not let Gu Yao Yang know the truth about the fire!