What Does It Feel Like to Get Caught Showing Off?

The basement level of Bulgari.

The black Bentley was parked at the elevator entrance, its engine emitting a deep roar.

"Tap-tap-tap-" The high heels stomped on the ground, creating a rhythmic echo in the underground parking garage.

Lin Mu Xue, who had seen Zhao Yachian off in the elevator, swayed her slender waist as she walked back.

She didn't get in the car immediately, but first leaned against the car and took a selfie before sitting contentedly in the back right seat, enjoying her own private car.

Open your Mobile Phone and enter WeChat group chat.

This group only has 4 people. Besides her, the other 3 are her college classmates who are working in Magic City.

One of them is still her roommate, Cao Jingsi, but they haven't been in contact for a long time, and they've deleted each other from their WeChat contacts.

Actually, none of the four of them got along well, and it was all thanks to Xiao Xue that they were able to get together.

Everyone wanted to see if she had really made it big.

Looking at the chat history, she chuckled softly.

The voice was kind as she said, "Master, please take me to the Shamei Building on Imperial Capital East Road. I drank a bit too much tonight, could you please take a detour along the Bund so I can get some fresh air?"

"Okay, Madam Lin!" the driver replied immediately.

The Bentley Flying Spur started smoothly.

A luxurious fragrance filled the car. Lin Mu Xue crossed her legs, leaned back in the leather seat, and couldn't suppress the smile on her lips.

Li Xinyi and her friends had just finished dinner on the Bund and were walking along the Bund in the Shamei Building.

This is the perfect time for her, the protagonist, to make her appearance.

The vehicle drove out of the underground parking garage.

Listening to soft, instrumental music in my ears.

Open the tablet in front of you, connect your Mobile Phone, open Cloud Music, and search for the "Entrance" playlist.

As the protagonist of the evening, her entrance naturally needs background music to match the style of "Emperor Mu Xue".

I casually clicked the play button.

"Ding ding ding— ding ding ding—" The energetic entrance music rang out.

The professionally trained driver in the front seat tightened his grip, feeling a surge of excitement.

Good grief, why is the background music for the God of God of Gamblers' entrance playing all of a sudden? It makes him want to floor the gas pedal.

Lin Mu Xue awkwardly pressed the pause button and began searching again.

The car crossed the Suzhou River and continued forward.

The city lights twinkled as we entered the train carriage.

Lin Mu Xue ultimately chose an elegant English song.

A gentle melody filled the car through the Naim high-end sound system.

Lin Mu Xue looked out the window at the night scene, her face slightly tipsy and dreamy.

I wonder what surprise Tang Song has in store for him tonight?

Handbags? Cosmetics? Fashion? Jewelry?

Although it was a gift for Qianqian, she also really wanted to see it.

As the music played, the car slowly drove onto Imperial Capital East Road.

Lin Mu Xue sat up straight, placed her right hand on the window railing, and looked out the window, where she saw several familiar figures on the roadside in the distance.

My university classmates are Li Xinyi, Cao Jingsi, Wang Mei.

"Driver, please slow down. I ran into some friends and just wanted to say hello."

Then, the car slowed down.

Lin Mu Xue picked up her Mobile Phone and dialed Li Xinyi's number.

On the sidewalk.

Cao Jingsi said irritably, "Tch, it's been so long, Lin Mu Xue is still such a hypocrite. Saying she's attending Hermès private event, she probably just thinks eating at the Roosevelt Mansion is too expensive and can't afford it."

"Hehe, there are actually quite a lot of people like that. They're just vain and trying to create a persona."

"I think so too. She's been blocking us on Moments because she's afraid we'll expose her terrible past," Cao Jingsi said dismissively.

As her roommate for three years, she has a very deep understanding of Lin Mu Xue.

She came from a poor family and worked part-time as a model during college. When she went to an interview for an event, an interviewer publicly mocked her for dressing unfashionably and having no taste.

This matter spread widely within her small circle, and since she was indeed very beautiful, many of her classmates often made fun of her about it.

Later, he bought a set of high-quality counterfeit goods, and was exposed and humiliated by a rich girl in public when he attended an event.

After being depressed for a while, he became unusually fond of pretending.

After graduation, I heard that he got a job at some financial company and is doing really well.

However, they didn't believe it. They all knew what level Lin Mu Xue was in college; she couldn't even do accounting, let alone finance.

Just as the three were complaining, their Mobile Phone rang.

Li Xinyi glanced at the incoming call message, then made a shushing gesture. "It's Lin Mu Xue."

The call connected, and a friendly voice said, "Hello, Mu Xue, where are you? We're on our way to Cofo Bistro."

"Oh?" She stopped and turned to look at the road. "You were in the car? You saw us?"

The other two stopped when they saw this.

Night falls, neon lights illuminate the quiet and long street.

A black Bentley slowly drove up, its high-end paint shimmering with a deep luster under the lights, blending seamlessly into the surrounding night.

The twin-wing emblem shines brightly on the front of the car, like the most dazzling star in the night sky.

The wheels turned gently, rolling over the wet road surface.

Immediately afterwards, the Bentley stopped beside them.

As the rear windows slowly rolled down.

The first thing you hear is high-quality music, followed by a familiar yet unfamiliar face appearing in front of you.

Exquisite earrings, a dazzling gemstone necklace, high-end fashion, luxurious interior, and Hermès Birkin on her lap...

The dim streetlights shone through the Bentley's windows, illuminating her with an elegant, refined, and aloof air, making her appear exceptionally classy.

Li Xinyi and the other two stood there dumbfounded.

Cao Jingsi bit her lower lip, exclaiming incredulously, "Lin Mu Xue!?"

She hadn't seen Lin Mu Xue for two years. Apart from her facial features and figure, it was hard to connect the woman in front of her with the stingy, timid roommate she remembered.

Lin Mu Xue smiled faintly and nodded slightly, saying, "Long time no see."

Then, she said something to the driver in the front seat, opened the car door, and got out of the car.

Seeing the expressions on her old classmates' faces, she couldn't hold back any longer.

Cofo Bistro is only about 100 meters away, you can walk there and catch up with old classmates.

"Click—" The car door was gently pushed open, and Lin Mu Xue's beautiful legs, wrapped in stockings, stepped onto the ground as she gracefully stood up.

A gentle breeze ruffled her skirt and hair. She tilted her beautiful face slightly, her gaze calmly sweeping over them. "It's been over two years since I last saw you. You don't seem to have changed much. Jingsi, you're quite nostalgic; you're still using a Prada bag."

As she spoke, she tossed her long, wavy hair and draped her Hermès Birkin bag over her forearm.

Come on! All three of you, come at me together! I'm in a hurry!

Who wants to meet you at the summit? I want you to look up at me from the bottom of the mountain!

The piercing sound of horns rang out on the road.

Cao Jingsi opened her mouth, but couldn't utter a single word.

My heart felt as if it were being gripped tightly by an invisible hand, each beat filled with tension and unease.

It felt like I'd been hit by 10,000 points of damage, leaving me with very low health.

She comes from a well-off family and now works as a flight attendant, leading a rich and colorful daily life, and occasionally able to afford luxury goods.

However, she is still within the realm of normal people; she has never even come into contact with top luxury brands like Hermès or Bentley.

Looking at Lin Mu Xue, who was getting out of the luxury car and dressed in high-class attire, I felt more jealousy and inferiority.

"Mu Xue, you've changed so much." Wang Mei swallowed hard, her face full of envy.

"Hehe, it's alright. I've actually been doing pretty well since graduation." Lin Mu Xue raised her wrist and looked at it. "Let's go to a bar and chat over drinks."

After saying that, she glanced at the three people again and walked towards the entrance of the Shamei Building.

Li Xinyi and the other two exchanged glances, their eyes flickering and their lips pressed tightly together.

Judging from today's situation, Lin Mu Xue seems to have really made it big.

Enter Cofo Bistro on the 2nd floor of the Shamei Building.

Folk songs lingered in my ears, and dim yellow light shone through the delicate glass lampshade.

The decor is exquisite, and the whole bar exudes a relaxed atmosphere.

The store was quite crowded, mostly with office workers coming to relax and chat.

Li Xinyi took a deep breath and led them to a seat by the window.

Next to it is a small balcony (terrace) from which you can have a direct view of the exterior of the Shamei Building, which features a blend of Chinese and Western architectural styles.

After admiring the surroundings for a while, we ordered a few more bottles of wine and some dishes.

Li Xinyi pointed to the boy singing in the bar and said with some pride, "That's my friend, A Xing, an independent musician and one of the partners of this bar, which is why he was able to book such a good spot on Saturday night."

Her status as a business class flight attendant meant she had access to people from higher social strata.

A Xing was one of them; he was a singer who had released an album and took the initiative to ask for her WeChat.

Cao Jingsi and Wang Mei offered a few words of praise.

Lin Mu Xue leaned back in her chair and laughed, "A Xing? Never heard of him, but I went to the opening ceremony of the Mo Du International Film Festival yesterday and ran into some singers who sat next to me."

Then, she opened a selfie, which showed her sitting at the Golden Goblet Awards Ceremony ceremony, surrounded by several familiar faces.

Wang Mei covered her mouth and exclaimed in surprise at the two names, both of whom were third-tier celebrities with considerable fame.

Li Xinyi and Cao Jingsi stared wide-eyed; it didn't look photoshopped at all.

They naturally knew about the Golden Goblet Awards Ceremony, after all, "Su Yu" was the trending topic across the internet yesterday.

Unexpectedly, this college classmate was actually there!

He then boasted about his experience at the Hermès show, and the food and drinks he ordered were brought to him by the waiter.

The quick-witted Wang Mei stood up, holding the wine bottle, and said in a flattering tone, "Mu Xue, try this plum wine; it's very delicious."

She had no conflicts with Lin Mu Xue during college, and seeing that her old classmate was no longer the same, her first thought was to befriend her.

"Thank you." Lin Mu Xue nodded gently, picked up the glass, swirled it, and took a small sip.

The wine, a blend of tea and plum aromas, lingers on the palate, sweet and refreshing—truly delicious.

Seeing her old classmates' attitudes gradually change, she took out her Mobile Phone, took a few photos, and shared them on her Moments.

Copywriting: "A small gathering with college classmates at a bar, reminiscing about the past."

In the past, to prevent her Fake Socialite identity from being exposed, she would block these old classmates from her Moments.

This time, more groups were selected, so most of my friends can see it.

After putting down her Mobile Phone, Lin Mu Xue sipped her plum wine and asked them about the recent situations of her other classmates.

The cabin crew major is predominantly female, with only one in ten being male.

Because of some embarrassing and awkward experiences in the past, Lin Mu Xue rarely chatted with these classmates, so she didn't know much about their situation.

Dongjiang Food Stall.

"Clink~" The beer bottles bumped together.

Tang Song tilted his head back and gulped down the whole bottle of wine.

Having undergone the baptism of the [Alcohol Resistance Potion], Tang Song could drink these beers without getting drunk, just like drinking a beverage.

However, Li Zhixi across from him was clearly a little drunk, his face flushed, and he said with a chuckle, "You might not know, but I really liked Qiu Yu when I was in school, since we're both from Su Province. The reason I was able to switch jobs to her company was because I kept in touch with her."

Tang Song looked at him in surprise, "Uh... this is really the first time I've heard of this. You're quite the repressed pervert."

"But they were too proud and looked down on us, so they eventually gave up."

After chatting for a while about young lovers, Li Zhixi checked the time, stood up, and said, "We've almost finished eating. Let's go, I'll take you for a walk on the Bund, it's beautiful there right now!"

"Let's go! I haven't been over there yet." Tang Song picked up his backpack and followed him along the street.

It's only a few hundred meters from the Bund, so it's a quick walk.

After crossing two intersections, a damp river breeze hits you.

The shimmering Huangpu River reflects the brilliant lights on both banks, like countless ribbons of light swaying gently, a breathtakingly beautiful sight.

The towering buildings, reflected in the gloomy sky, looked magnificent.

The two walked along the riverbank, and Li Zhixi pointed out the buildings to him, "That's the Magic City Central Tower, the tallest building in Huaxia, standing at 632 meters. That's the Shanghai World Financial Center..."

Following his words, Tang Song's gaze pierced through the Huangpu River, leaping and turning between the high-rise buildings, experiencing the prosperity and charm of the metropolis.

I felt my heart expand and was filled with countless emotions.

The everyday life of ordinary people, the neon lights of Magic City, are what truly soothe the human heart.

He was just an ordinary person who enjoyed extravagance, revelry, and the pleasures of life, and also liked to stand at a higher level.

"Click—" Li Zhixi pulled him to the riverbank for a group photo.

Then she opened another photo and handed it to Tang Song, "This is Zhang Xi, a girl from our company's Sales Department."

Tang Song looked down at his Mobile Phone screen.

The girl in the picture above has a low ponytail. She looks to be in her early twenties, tall and slender, with a clean and elegant appearance.

She looks like a very lively and cheerful girl.

"What do you think, Brother Song? Isn't she beautiful?" Li Zhixi said with a smile, "I think she's just as good as Qiu Yu."

In college, Qiu Yu was the most outstanding girl in their major.

So Li Zhixi subconsciously compared her to her.

Tang Song nodded. "Hmm, she's quite good-looking. Go for it quickly, and don't forget to send me an invitation when you get married."

To be fair, this girl is quite good; she would be very popular in a university.

Li Zhixi put away his Mobile Phone, glanced at the luxury cars driving by on the road behind him, and then looked at the tall buildings across the street.

With a sigh, he said, "This is a place where so many people have worked hard and Struggle, but how many can actually Anjia here? I subtly asked Zhang Xi before, and she said she wanted to live in Shanghai or Gusu in the future. In other words, if I want a future with her, I have to be prepared to buy a house in Gusu. It's tough!"

"Keep it up, Zhixi. With your hard work, maybe you can stay in Magic City in the future?" Tang Song patted him on the shoulder. He was sure he would have many businesses in Magic City in the future, and he would just need to give his old classmate a hand then.

What might have been a casual act for him could directly change Li Zhixi's fate.

"Haha, thank you for your kind words, Brother Song!" Li Zhixi then added, "I also wish you all the best in your entrepreneurial journey! And when you find a beautiful girlfriend, your life will be perfect!"

"Um..." Tang Song really wanted to tell him that he already had several girlfriends, but he held back in order not to upset his old classmate.

To avoid ending up like Lu Kai, where he sees himself turning green with envy.

Then, Li Zhixi led him out of the Bund and strolled along the street under the city lights.

"That's Imperial Capital East Road over there, one of the 64 roads in Magic City that will never be widened, and it preserves many historical buildings..."

Cofo Bistro.

"Hello, ladies, good evening. I'm He Xing, Xin Yi's friend. You can just call me A Xing. Welcome to our little bar."

He was wearing a loose-fitting cotton printed shirt and washed denim jeans, looking very fashionable.

Wang Mei gave a thumbs-up and praised, "A Xing, your folk song was really beautiful!"

Li Xinyi smiled and said, "Of course, after all, she's a professional singer."

"Don't be so modest, I'm just a struggling singer." A Xing said politely for a moment, then sat down next to Li Xinyi and looked at Lin Mu Xue opposite him, asking, "And this beautiful lady is?"

He has a keen eye; he can glean a lot from a person's clothing and appearance.

She's definitely not short of money, and her figure is much more outstanding than the other three flight attendants. Most importantly, she has a cool and intellectual demeanor.

It instantly piqued his great interest.

Seeing A Xing's expression, Li Xinyi instantly felt a sense of crisis and said with an unnatural expression, "My college classmate, Lin Mu Xue, came to Magic City for an event, so we came to get together."

"Oh? Lin Mu Xue, that's a very nice name." A Xing shifted his chair, about to continue flirting with the girl.

A very magnetic male voice suddenly rang out. "Good evening, Xiao Xue. Mind if we mooch a drink?"

Everyone looked up and saw a boy wearing sunglasses and a baseball cap.

"Xu An?" Lin Mu Xue raised her eyebrows, a slight look of surprise on her face.

Xu An smiled, took off her sunglasses, and winked at her. "It's quite a coincidence. I was having dinner with a friend nearby when I saw your post on Moments and came over."

Li Xinyi's eyes flickered slightly, and she smiled, saying, "Mu Xue, is this your friend? Then sit down and have a drink with us."

"Then sit down and have a drink." Lin Mu Xue nodded calmly, secretly wanting to put on an act again.

After Xu An sat down, she picked up her wine glass and asked, "Aren't you filming lately?"

Xu An shrugged, poured himself a glass of red wine, and said in a relaxed and cheerful voice, "I auditioned for the film ' Go to a Sunset ' today and got a role. It's just a supporting role, but it's a big production after all."

""Go to a Sunset"?" Li Xinyi suddenly asked excitedly, "Is it the movie that Li Chengyang and Song Shiyu are going to film?"

"That's right, it's that movie." Xu An raised an eyebrow, his face full of smiles.

"Go to a Sunset" is a bestseller in itself, and Li Chengyang and Song Shiyu are both popular idols.

The production of this movie has been generating a lot of buzz online recently.

Wang Mei, standing nearby, asked with some surprise, "I was wondering why you looked so familiar. Are you an actress?"

"Yes, I play the second male lead in the currently airing drama ' Pear Blossom First Snow '."

"Wow!" Wang Mei stood up excitedly, "I've seen the narration for that drama, you are... Zhang..."

Lin Mu Xue chuckled and said, "Zhang Chengjun."

"Yes, yes, yes! It's Zhang Chengjun!" Wang Mei clapped her hands, her eyes full of excitement.

Upon hearing that Xu An was a celebrity, Li Xinyi and Cao Jingsi's gazes towards Lin Mu Xue completely changed.

This college classmate has really made it big; his social circle has become so sophisticated.

"Clink, clink—" The clinking of glasses rang out from time to time, creating a harmonious atmosphere.

I glanced at my old classmates who had become uneasy and nervous, and then at the dazzling night view outside the window.

Lin Mu Xue felt incredibly relieved, as a knot in her heart had been untied, and she felt her mind had become much clearer.

Soft music started playing again in the tavern.

"BGM: Loneliness is slowly taking over my heart, the long night grows ever colder..."

Slightly tipsy, she stood on the small terrace next to her, holding a crystal wine glass and carrying her Hermès, admiring the beautiful scenery.

The old-fashioned buildings with exposed red bricks and the neon lights of high-rise buildings complement each other, creating a scene that is both modern and retro.

Footsteps sounded from behind.

A Xing carried the tray to the small terrace. "The view from this street is really beautiful, and it's a good place to have a drink. Mu Xue, I highly recommend you try our grapefruit wine."

As he spoke, he opened a bottle of yellow fruit wine.

Xu An raised his eyebrows and held out his wine glass. "I'll have a taste too."

He came here this time specifically to win people's Good impression.

Lin Mu Xue knows a high-ranking executive at Tang Zong Entertainment. If he can get her, his career will be guaranteed.

Taking a sip of the chilled grapefruit wine, Xu An said softly, "By the way, Xiao Xue, I'm actually a singer too. I'll be releasing an album next year. What songs would you like to hear? I can sing them for you in the bar."

"Thank you, but no need. The song playing right now is very nice." Lin Mu Xue's face was expressionless as she leaned against the black railing at the edge of the terrace.

"BGM: Who stole my heart so secretly, unable to distinguish between night and dawn..."

The fitted black off-the-shoulder dress hugged her curves, perfectly showcasing her graceful figure.

The hem of her skirt swayed gently in the evening breeze, like a black flower in the night wind.

Li Zhixi, hands in his pockets, strolled Yoyo with Tang Song through the retro streets.

The dim streetlights cast long shadows on them.

"Some say this is one of the most beautiful streets in Magic City, where history and modernity blend together, leading directly to the Bund Huangpu River... This building is the Shamei Building, which has been built for over a hundred years..."

At this point, Li Zhixi looked up at the beautiful Baroque building.

Immediately afterward, his expression froze for a moment, his face flushed red, and he patted Tang Song's shoulder forcefully.

The voice exclaimed excitedly, "Look! There's a stunningly beautiful woman standing on the second-floor terrace! Holy crap, she's amazing! She looks like a celebrity!"

Upon hearing that there was a beautiful woman, Tang Song stopped in his tracks out of curiosity and followed his gaze.

Amidst the multi-curved, sculpted building, a sensual figure stands behind a railing, her slender fingers holding a wine glass, her face bearing an indifferent expression.

There were two boys standing next to her, one of whom looked particularly familiar.

Seemingly catching something out of the corner of her eye, Lin Mu Xue also looked down.

Their eyes met, and her expression froze instantly as she stared blankly at Tang Song, who had suddenly appeared.

What's it like to get caught showing off? I need an answer urgently!