The bad value system is measuring values.

Chapter 106 Jealous Man

When Wang Wanqing learned that Gu Jinghe was looking for suitable skincare products, she was furious and itched with hatred!

She gritted her teeth and muttered, "That damn guy, is he only thinking about that person all day? Am I not as good as her?" Actually, Wang Wanqing knew perfectly well that she didn't care about sunscreen at all. After all, she was naturally beautiful; her skin was as white and flawless as jade, smooth and delicate. Why would she need external embellishments?

Meanwhile, the overconfident and somewhat sleazy troublemaker began his daily stalking. It must be said, this guy's observation skills were quite sharp; he noticed early on that Wang Wanqing seemed particularly interested in Gu Jinghe. So, this overconfident troublemaker secretly thought to himself, "Hmph, why does Wang Wanqing keep staring at that man? She never glances at me even for a second? Fine, we'll see! One day, I'll make her understand who the real powerhouse is, and I'll definitely outshine that Gu Jinghe!"

As for Pu Xin's appearance, it's really quite ordinary! If we had to compare him to others, we could say that if the irritable guy's appearance could be considered somewhat good-looking, then this guy's looks are really just below average.

His heart was filled with gloom and distortion; he couldn't tolerate the woman he loved so deeply casting her gaze upon another man. This emotion, like a dark torrent, gradually overwhelmed his reason. Thus, a sinister and cunning plan quietly formed in his mind, and the target of this plan was none other than Gu Jinghe.

Gu Jinghe's demeanor wasn't the aloof, unapproachable kind, but rather a reserved, slightly melancholic, and polite air. However, the self-important, troublesome Pu Xin desperately tried to imitate this unique aura, but ultimately failed. Seeing others successfully cultivate such an image, he couldn't help but feel an inexplicable surge of jealousy.

Nevertheless, this scheming man hadn't lost his ability to think. He knew that directly targeting Gu Jinghe would inevitably provoke Wang Wanqing's strong resentment. After all, Wang Wanqing might have special feelings for Gu Jinghe. So, how could he achieve his goal without angering Wang Wanqing? After careful consideration, he finally found a seemingly perfect plan—to start with those close to Gu Jinghe or those he paid attention to.

"This way, I can make Wang Wanqing mistakenly believe that I'm eliminating her love rival, and at the same time, I can distract Gu Jinghe and make him lose his judgment. It's a win-win situation!" Thinking of this, he couldn't help but feel smug. Fortunately, he had already noticed Qiao Xiao's existence and regarded her as the key figure in realizing his plan.

At first, he knew nothing of Qiao Xiao's true strength, even thinking she might be insignificant. However, fate is always full of drama, and soon he personally witnessed Qiao Xiao's astonishing fighting power. At that moment, he suddenly realized that he had been underestimating this seemingly ordinary woman all along.

It was a sunny afternoon, yet filled with an unsettling atmosphere. The bustling streets were teeming with traffic and people hurrying by. He strolled along this familiar street as usual, but fate took an unexpected turn at that moment. As he passed a seemingly ordinary shop, a terrifying event was quietly unfolding—the shop was being robbed by a group of ruthless robbers!

In an instant, time seemed to freeze. He was stunned and speechless, his body stiff and unable to move. Fear surged into his heart like a tide, completely robbing him of his ability to speak, and his thoughts instantly came to a standstill.

At this critical moment, a valiant figure pierced through the chaos and panic like lightning. The courageous and fearless Qiao Xiao, like a goddess descended from the heavens, acted without hesitation. She swiftly drew a brand-new, gleaming pistol from her waist, aimed at the group of ruthless robbers, and decisively pulled the trigger. After several crisp gunshots, the heinous robber fell to the ground, dead on the spot. From that moment on, any hostility or ulterior motives he had harbored towards Qiao Xiao vanished, replaced by boundless awe and fear.

Left with no other option, he racked his brains to devise some treacherous schemes to counter Gu Jinghe. One of these was to secretly take photos of Qiao Xiao in certain scenes at the bar. So, why was Qiao Xiao at the bar? Read on to find out…

It turns out that Qiao Xiao had recently been working as an event planner for a charity, earning a large number of valuable points for her outstanding performance. The organization had recently launched a series of activities aimed at rectifying negative social trends, including banning smoking in non-smoking areas, cracking down on illegal activities in entertainment venues, and curbing malicious disturbances by street thugs. Qiao Xiao's current task was to inspect a prestigious, top-tier bar for any illegal black market activities.

At this moment, Gu Jinghe was discussing some important business matters with Ke Shang, while in his hand he was carrying the highly anticipated Xing'erjia brand skincare products.

After he finished talking with Ke, a mysterious message suddenly appeared on his phone. "Hehe, your girlfriend is currently trapped in our carefully laid ambush. Whether to rescue her or not is entirely up to you." Below the message was a blurry picture. Upon closer inspection, it appeared to be Qiao Xiao's figure in a hotel, but the image was too blurry to discern her true appearance.

Gu Jinghe's heart tightened, and he zoomed in on the photo without hesitation, trying to find more clues. Although it was just a blurry profile, based on his familiarity with Qiao Xiao, he was instantly certain, "It really is her!" This intuition made him absolutely convinced.

However, just as Gu Jinghe was lost in thought, Ke, who had just left, returned. Perhaps noticing the unusual expression on Gu Jinghe's face, and out of concern, he quickly went to check on him. When his gaze swept over the unsettling message and the blurry photo, Ke frowned and said firmly, "Don't worry, this is definitely a case of information fraud. You know, with our current level of photography technology, it's impossible for a normal photo to be so blurry. There's definitely something fishy about such a highly blurry photo."

Gu Jinghe's gaze hardened, as if instantly enveloped by an invisible force, and he became increasingly calm. He stared intently at the photograph before him, seemingly trying to see the truth hidden behind the thin paper. Then, without hesitation, he zoomed in on the photograph again, scrutinizing every detail, attempting to find more clues.

As expected, after careful examination, Gu Jinghe became even more convinced that the person in the photo was indeed Qiao Xiao. He thought to himself, "That's right, it's her!" This certainty was as solid as a rock, unshakable to him.

In fact, Gu Jinghe was not mistaken; this person was indeed Qiao Xiao. And it was certain that these photos were taken at the scene of the incident. That self-important, somewhat arrogant troublemaker from Puxin possessed an almost obsessive fastidiousness, absolutely forbidding himself from making even the slightest mistake in anything. Therefore, he always maintained a highly rigorous attitude, treating his work meticulously, solely to add a degree of logical rigor and reduce even the slightest bit of self-righteousness.

It must be said that this troublemaker from Puxin was indeed quite capable. As the saying goes, "Know yourself and know your enemy, and you will never be defeated," he knew Gu Jinghe's weaknesses and was certain that the other would fall into his trap. Sure enough, at that moment, Qiao Xiao's phone, which was in her pocket, suddenly rang. Without a doubt, this call was from Gu Jinghe, who was calling out of concern.

Just as Qiao Xiao reached for her phone to answer, the thugs pre-arranged by Pu Xin pounced on her like hungry tigers. One of the burly men extended a large, powerful hand, attempting to shatter Qiao Xiao's arrogance. However, Qiao Xiao reacted with lightning speed. Facing the fierce attack, she was fearless, dodging to the side and simultaneously delivering a powerful kick to the man's wrist. A crisp "crack" rang out, and the thug let out a painful howl, clutching his wrist and staggering backward.

But they achieved their goal: Qiao Xiao's phone was taken away.