528: Tang Rou's true face is completely exposed, and the Tang family finally wakes up~~~

Night fell, and the inky, deep sky quietly unfurled over the magnificent luxury villa of the Tang Family.

All was silent, save for the occasional whisper of the night wind and faint chirping of insects in the distance, interweaving with the ticking of the exquisite clock within the villa, forming the prelude to the night.

Inside the empty villa,

it was also gently embraced by the night, with all lights extinguished.

Only the moonlight, filtering through the gaps in the curtains, cast dappled silver rays, adding a touch of mystery to the tranquil space.

Click!

Suddenly, a faint sound of a door opening broke the night's stillness.

Tang Rou, dressed in loose pajamas, cautiously poked her head out of the door, observing the empty, dark corridor, her heart pounding.

She bit her lip nervously, her fists clenched, her palms already slick with sweat.

In her mind, various scenarios of being discovered constantly surfaced, each imagined situation causing her body to tremble involuntarily… “What if I’m discovered?”

“The Tang Family’s attitude towards me has been getting worse lately, all to please that true daughter.”

“If they find out I’m helping outsiders now, they’ll surely kick me out of the house on the spot, with no room for negotiation…”

“…”

Tang Rou was torn, her heart in turmoil.

A certain unease clung to her like a shadow.

But in the end, Tang Rou took a deep breath, forced herself to calm down, and her gaze gradually became firm.

She knew she had to take this step, otherwise, given how things were developing, she would sooner or later be abandoned by the Tang Family… It was precisely because she couldn't accept this happening that she proactively sought out Huo Qichen, pretending to have admired the Overbearing CEO for years, and expressed her willingness to go through fire and water for him.

If she could help the Huo Family obtain intelligence on the University City project this time,

she would have the chance to marry into the Huo Family as Young Master Huo’s wife in the future, and no longer have to live under the Tang Family’s gaze.

As for Huo Qichen being an impotent good-for-nothing?

Wouldn’t that be even better?

He wouldn’t be able to control her, so by then, she could secretly keep as many young lovers as she wanted… Of course, even if she couldn’t become Young Master Huo’s wife in the end, making a large sum of money from the opportunity would also work; at least it would ensure a comfortable life for the rest of her days.

Perhaps it was a woman’s seventh sense!

Tang Rou had a hunch that she might not be able to stay with the Tang Family for much longer.

If she didn’t find a way to make more money now, how would she continue to maintain her extravagant lifestyle later?

Now, going back to living the life of an ordinary person was worse than dying… Thinking of this,

Tang Rou’s gaze became completely resolute; she no longer hesitated, gently pushed open the door, and walked out.

In the dark corridor,

to avoid making any noise, Tang Rou walked barefoot, tiptoeing like a hunched ghost, moving slowly.

Her heart pounded as if it would leap out of her throat.

With every step, Tang Rou could feel her heartbeat echoing in her ears, as if the ground beneath her feet was a minefield.

Her eyes constantly scanned the pitch-black darkness around her, wary of any potential movement.

And at this moment, what Tang Rou didn’t notice was… a dark shadow, on all fours, baring its teeth, was following closely behind her, its eyes fixed on her with a deep gaze.

Two and a half minutes later,

the stealthy Tang Rou finally arrived at a closed door. This was Tang Guoan’s office when he was home; usually, no one would enter.

Tang Rou took a deep breath, then gently grasped the doorknob and slowly turned it.

The next second,

the door made a faint “creak” sound.

At this moment, Tang Rou didn’t dare to breathe, feeling as if her heart was about to stop beating from fright.

She immediately froze, waiting nervously for a moment to ensure no one was alarmed, then wiped the cold sweat from her forehead and cautiously pushed the door open… Inside the office, a faint scent of ink permeated the air. Moonlight streamed through the window onto the desk, illuminating the mountain of files piled there.

Tang Rou’s gaze quickly scanned the room, searching for the target file.

She first went to the desk, and by the moonlight, she opened and sifted through files, her movements gentle and swift.

It’s not here?! How could it not be here?

When Tang Rou irritably opened the last file and found it still wasn't the “target” she wanted, she immediately became a little disheartened.

Every second she delayed now increased her risk of exposure; she had to find the item and leave as soon as possible… Tang Rou constantly told herself to calm down.

Then, with slightly trembling hands, she pulled open drawer after drawer, searching.

Every tiny sound she accidentally made sent her heart into her throat.

At this moment, time seemed incredibly long; every second was filled with tension and unease.

Fortunately, perseverance paid off.

Finally, Tang Rou found what she was looking for in a drawer.

Her eyes lit up, and an uncontrollable excitement surged within her.

Then, she quickly pulled out her Huawei phone, opened the camera, and carefully took photos of the document's contents.

Click! Click!

Each time she pressed the shutter, Tang Rou’s palms sweated nervously, but her movements remained steady and precise.

At the same time, her eyes were fixed on the phone screen, afraid of missing any important information.

After taking the photos, Tang Rou, finally letting out a sigh of relief, gently put the document back in its original place, making sure no traces were left… Her lips couldn't help but curve into a proud smile.

But this smile was always tinged with a hint of nervousness and unease.

Tang Rou knew very well that until she safely returned to her room, she wasn’t completely out of “danger.”

Thinking this, she tiptoed out of the office again, gently closed the door, and returned to her room along the same path, her steps still light and cautious… Walking down the dark corridor, Tang Rou clutched her phone, her heart filled with the tension and ecstasy of a successful plan.

At this moment, every step she took felt like she was treading on clouds, light yet incredibly careful.

However, just as she was only a dozen meters from her room, her path was suddenly blocked by a dark shadow.

Who?

Was I discovered?!

Tang Rou’s heart instantly stopped; fear engulfed her like a tide.

She was almost scared to death by the sudden appearance of the dark shadow, her body involuntarily stepping back.

When she looked closely, using the moonlight, she saw it was the Golden Retriever kept by the family—Wangcai.

Phew~~~

This dead dog, (• ́へ • ́ ╬) how dare it scare me!!!

When I get a chance later, I’ll immediately have someone strangle it and make it into a delicious dog meat hotpot!!!

Tang Rou glared fiercely at Wangcai; her heart, which had been in her throat, slowly settled back, and she felt much more at ease.

As the Golden Retriever’s owner, she didn’t think a dog could pose any threat to her.

If she ignored it, the dog would probably just quietly walk away as usual.

But the next second, Tang Rou froze.

Then she shivered all over, her eyes widening involuntarily, her face filled with terror.

Because from her perspective… The moonlight from outside the window cast a silvery glow over the entire corridor.

Wangcai, not far away, seemed to have a bizarre, human-like smile on its dog face, illuminated by the moonlight.

(Ò ω Ó ױ) Hmm???!!!!

Tang Rou’s eyes instantly widened, an indescribable terror surging in her heart. She couldn’t believe what she was seeing; how could a dog have such an expression?

She stared blankly at Wangcai, her gaze full of disbelief.

Under her gaze, the Golden Retriever’s bizarre, human-like smile became even more pronounced, seeming to carry an elusive depth.

That smile was like mockery, yet also like triumph, sending chills down Tang Rou’s spine, making her body tremble uncontrollably, and cold sweat instantly drenched her back.

She completely couldn’t comprehend this scene before her; how could a dog show such a human-like expression???

This was simply beyond her understanding!!!

Before she could recover from her shock, the Golden Retriever suddenly started barking, “Woof woof woof.”

This barking, in the silent night, was exceptionally loud, like a clap of thunder exploding in Tang Rou’s ears.

Her face instantly turned pale, and she frantically reached out, trying to cover the Golden Retriever’s mouth to make it quiet.

“Stop barking, you dead dog! Stop barking!”

Tang Rou’s voice trembled, filled with endless fear and anxiety.

She was very afraid that this cursed barking would wake up the Tang Family.

In that case, her secret operation might be discovered, with unimaginable consequences.

However, Wangcai paid no attention to Tang Rou’s panic.

Being intelligent, a look of triumph appeared in its dog eyes, and its barking grew louder… “Woof woof woof~~~”

[Dog-speak: Stupid human! Do you think I don’t know your evil intentions? You actually plan to eat me later, hmph, I’m not to be trifled with.]

“Woof woof woof~~~”

[Dog-speak: You bad woman, stealing things and still wanting to eat me? A dog’s revenge, though ten years late, is never too late. Today I will ruin your plan~~~]

“Woof woof woof~~~”

[Dog-speak: I am the one-of-a-kind Golden Retriever in the world who can hear inner thoughts, the future supreme ruler of the dog world, a special dog chosen by heaven, I am Destiny Wangcai!!!]

“Woof woof woof~~~”

[Dog-speak: Fear! Tremble! Rage impotently before me~~~]

…Wangcai kept barking ┗|｀O′|┛ Aww~~~, while circling Tang Rou a few times, its tail wagging rapidly, as if showing off its might.

As for Tang Rou, she was already scared stiff.

But the next second, realizing she couldn’t stop Wangcai’s barking, she immediately rushed towards her bedroom.

Open the door! Close the door!

Then she immediately burrowed back into bed, listening intently to the sounds outside.

According to her plan!

If the Tang Family were indeed woken by the barking, she could completely feign being woken up herself and go out with them to investigate the situation.

Anyway, that damned dog couldn’t speak human language, so what could it do to her?

However, to Tang Rou’s surprise… After she entered the room, Wangcai outside, for some unknown reason, suddenly stopped barking.

This made Tang Rou let out a long sigh of relief, and the tension and panic in her heart gradually subsided.

Two and a half minutes later,

Tang Rou, completely reassured of her safety, slowly sat up in bed.

Looking at the photos on her phone, a surge of ecstasy, like a tide, washed over her.

Then, after a moment of thought, Tang Rou clicked on WeChat and sent the photos to Huo Qichen.

But she kept a trick up her sleeve; just before the recall period was about to expire, she immediately recalled the sent photos… Outside.

Wangcai’s mouth twisted, a look of disdain on its dog face. (￣_ ,￣)

Hmph hmph~~~

Little human, easily manipulated~~~

This bad woman, surely she doesn’t think I stopped barking because I wanted to let her off?

You offended me, the Destiny Dog, and you expect to have an easy time?

The reason I stopped barking is simply because I don’t think it’s necessary… Wangcai subtly glanced at a hidden spot.

Then, wiggling its butt, it wagged its tail and returned to its dog bed.

And in the hidden corner it had glanced at, there was a small camera emitting a faint red light… “Holy crap! Wangcai couldn’t have become a spirit, could it? I just saw it smiling at us?”

In a soundproofed room, Tang Chuan rubbed his eyes repeatedly, yelling in surprise.

Beside him stood Tang Guoan and his wife, both looking disappointed.

Although they were also surprised by their dog’s “intelligence,”

but considering that the Tang Family was a chosen family, where one person’s success elevated even their chickens and dogs, it seemed quite normal for Wangcai to be smarter, having been influenced by their luck?

Moreover, this was not the time to dwell on such minor matters… “Did you all see it?”

“Tang Rou is an ungrateful wretch who can’t be tamed. We poured our hearts out to her, and all we got in return was betrayal.”

“Now, you have nothing to say, do you?”

“…”

Tang Guoan spoke with a serious expression to his children in the group live stream.

Ever since he learned that Tang Rou might betray the family, Tang Guoan immediately sent people to install hidden cameras, preparing to catch her in the act.

Originally, since she had called him father for so many years, Tang Guoan still harbored a trace of compassion.

He had thought that if Tang Rou could pull back from the brink, he wouldn’t tear off the facade, and they could part amicably, leaving a final shred of dignity for their eighteen years of familial affection.

Unfortunately, ε=(´ο｀*))) Tang Rou ultimately disappointed him… Completely heartbroken, Tang Guoan directly created a group, pulling in all his other children except Tang Rou.

Then, he immediately exposed Tang Rou’s “true colors” from all these years.

“Seriously? This… how is this possible?”

“Dad! Are you serious?”

Ignoring the doubts of his uninformed children, Tang Guoan directly sent out the surveillance footage of the “ungrateful wretch” entering and exiting his office…