The Mysterious Cousin

"Hiss--"

A distinct pain came from the tip of my tongue.

Lin Mu Xue gently bit her lower lip with her teeth, repeatedly confirming the reality of this moment.

This is not a dream!

She really does own the legendary "Visalnfinite" series of personalized black cards.

Actually, these kinds of credit cards aren't rare in China. Many banks partner with Visa, and as long as you meet certain asset thresholds or credit ratings, ordinary people can also apply for similar high-end cards.

For example, given her current annual income and job, she can definitely apply for the loan once she has some fixed assets in the future.

However, this Obsidian Card is completely different.

It is comparable to the highest-level black cards issued by top card issuers such as Julius Baer and JPMorgan Chase Private Bank.

She had only heard about it occasionally at socialite gatherings; this was the first time she had seen it in person.

Now, it's in my own hands.

Long, slender fingers carefully picked up the card; it felt cool and smooth to the touch, and the black surface gleamed with a subtle yet captivating luster, like stars in the deep night sky.

Lin Mu Xue took a deep breath, feeling her blood boiling and her heart pounding so hard it felt like it was about to burst out of her chest.

He was caught in an uncontrollable state of excitement.

At this moment, she couldn't care less about Liu Jiayi's gaze, nor did she have the mind to pay attention to it.

This card represents unimaginable wealth, which could instantly grant her financial freedom.

She only needs to swipe her card, and Tang Song's Family Office will pay off the debt for her.

Haute Couture Dress, limited-edition Hermès handbags, luxury hotel suites, private jet rentals—things that were once just a dream, things that could only be experienced through beautician friends, can now be owned at will.

She can fly to the Maldives to see the sea during her vacation, or go to Paris to attend Fashion Week.

She could also invite her Bai Fumei friends to top-tier cities like Imperial Capital and Magic City, to the most luxurious shopping malls, and casually pull out her custom-made black card to flaunt her wealth and sophistication.

These wonderful fantasies came in waves, like a climax, impacting her mind.

Lin Mu Xue subtly shifted her body, trying to suppress the intense urge to urinate caused by excessive excitement.

Xu Ning, standing behind, stared blankly at the card in Xiao Xue's hand.

Although she didn't know much, she had heard of black cards.

Moreover, he understood the meaning behind Liu Jiayi's words.

In other words, the gift Xiao Xue's boyfriend gave her was a credit card that Xiao Xue wouldn't have to pay off.

Even as her best friend, she couldn't suppress the jealousy in her heart, and felt like she was having trouble breathing.

She never imagined that such a good man actually existed in the world.

Even if I posted this online, nobody would believe it!

Whether it's appearance, ability, wealth, or personality and temperament, she is simply impeccable.

But along with that came elation and excitement. After all, she could also benefit from it.

The sound of Yi Yi tapping on the glass coffee table rang out.

"Assistant Lin, there's one more thing I need to tell you." Liu Jiayi leaned forward slightly, her tone still calm and professional.

Lin Mu Xue wiggled her hips and forced a smile. "Please speak, Jia Yi."

"As Mr. Tang's personal assistant, you also have the right and obligation to protect Mr. Tang's safety." Liu Jiayi took out an elegant business card from her pocket and handed it over. "For ease of communication, this is my personal contact information, as well as a dedicated hotline number for emergencies. If you encounter any problems, please contact me immediately or call the hotline directly. We will respond as quickly as possible, 24/7."

"Oh, I understand, thank you!" Lin Mu Xue composed herself and carefully accepted the card.

When it comes to the safety of the Tang Song, she naturally dared not be careless.

"In addition, considering that you may frequently participate in high-profile events or accompany Mr. Tang to important occasions in the future, I will arrange for someone to provide you with basic security training," Liu Jiayi added. "This includes how to identify potential threats and deal with emergencies. The specific schedule will be sent to your email later."

Lin Mu Xue quickly sat up straight and said earnestly, "Okay, I will cooperate with the relevant work."

It was only at this moment that she truly realized that she had indeed become Tang Song's personal assistant.

Besides enjoying rights and glory, they will also face many responsibilities and challenges.

After explaining everything, Liu Jiayi stood up briskly. "Then I won't bother you any longer."

"Thank you, Jia Yi." Lin Mu Xue stood up, wanting to hug her to express her gratitude and excitement, but looking at her cold face, she bowed slightly and nodded politely.

Footsteps echoed in the living room.

"Oh Yi Yi!" The apartment door was gently pushed open.

Liu Jiayi had just stepped out of the room when she suddenly turned back, a rare Wei Xiao appearing on her lips. "Of course, if you or any of Mr. Tang's staff encounter any security issues, you can also call this number."

In the current core protection list of Tang Security, besides Tang Song's parents, there are Wen Ruan, Zhao Yachian, Su Yu and others.

However, as Tang Song's driver, she knew very well that this Mr. Tang had many female confidantes around him.

"OK, thanks."

Please wait, goodbye.

"One—" The door was gently closed.

After Liu Jiayi left completely, Lin Mu Xue's legs, which she had been holding up, instantly went limp.

He quickly grabbed Xu Ning's arm, panting heavily.

"Xiao Xue— " Xu Ning's throat bobbed violently, her eyes reddening, "This—this really is a black card!"

Visa Black Card! You're amazing!

"Mmm," Lin Mu Xue replied, her voice trembling.

Then she started screaming "Ahhh!" She kicked her slippers off her feet, hugged Xu Ning, and jumped around, her face flushed.

After a moment, she seemed to realize something and hurriedly rushed into the bathroom.

The sound of the door closing came, accompanied by the rapid sound of running water.

The pressure in the bladder is released instantly.

A few minutes later, Lin Mu Xue returned to the living room, her face still flushed with excitement.

He plopped down on the sofa, took out the instruction manual for the black card, and began to examine it carefully.

With her current level of English, reading this English instruction manual will naturally be no problem for her.

She quickly learned about all the benefits of the card and was greatly impressed.

The first benefit excited her: "Unlimited Spending Power".

As long as the bank system confirms the transaction is legitimate, she can swipe her card to make purchases almost at will.

Of course, it is also marked below that "the credit limit will be dynamically reviewed in real time".

In other words, there may still be restrictions on this card later on.

Besides that, what appealed to her most was the "Personalized Concierge Service".

This is equivalent to a portion of the equity in the Family Trust owned by Zhao Yachian and Wen Ruan.

Priority reservations at top restaurants, advance purchase of limited-edition luxury goods, participation in world-renowned art exhibitions, and more.

This card is widely accepted globally, from high-fashion boutiques in Paris and Michelin restaurants in New York to luxury hotels in Dubai. It can also be linked to your Alipay account.

Used for daily consumption.

Of course, the prerequisite for enjoying all of this is to Yi Yi Tang Song's assistant.

Thinking of this, Lin Mu Xue's eyes flashed intensely.

He picked up his Mobile Phone and dialed Tang Song's number.

"Dudu beep beep—" The phone rang for a while before it was finally answered.

"Hello, Xiao Xue." Tang Song's gentle and pleasant voice came through the receiver.

Lin Mu Xue gently rubbed her long legs together, and said in a soft voice, "Mr. Tang, I received your gift. Thank you. I like it very much, very much."

"Hehe, that's good."

Lin Mu Xue bit her lip. "This card—is it definitely for me? I can use it, right?"

"Of course, it should have your name on it; it's custom-made for you, and you can use it anytime."

"Call--"

Lin Mu Xue sighed, unable to contain her emotions, and in front of Xu Ning, she directly said a few trash words in English.

After hanging up the phone, Lin Mu Xue's face lit up instantly.

Given Tang Song's magnanimity, she would probably be allowed to spend the money on herself, right?

For example, she could easily use the excuse of making Tang Song happy to buy him 10 Balenciaga stockings to tear up and play with. Would that be okay?

For example, as a personal assistant, it wouldn't be excessive to order some high-end red wine and cigars for him, or to purchase a few Haute Couture Dress or suits when you occasionally need to accompany him to important meetings, right?

To be even bolder, she could even use this card to buy luxury homes and cars!

Buy, buy, buy! Buy, buy, buy!

However, as soon as such a thought popped into her head, she quickly suppressed it.

Although she is vain and materialistic, she is not stupid and knows that there are certain bottom lines that cannot be crossed.

Ultimately, she was Tang Qi's personal assistant, and this card was simply to facilitate her work.

If she really squanders her money recklessly, it will not only expose her shallowness, but also make Tang Qi feel disgusted with her.

Thinking of this, Lin Mu Xue's burning heart finally cooled down.

Take a deep breath and temporarily put those wild thoughts out of your mind.

The WeChat notification sound "Ding- Yi Yi" started.

[Zhen Zhen: "Sister Xiao Xue, are you still coming? My Mobile Phone screen is broken, and I'm going to the mall with Tongci to buy a new one. If you're not coming now, I'm leaving."]

Upon seeing this message, Lin Mu Xue's previously calmed emotions were instantly ignited.

A knowing smile played on her lips as she quickly typed a reply, "Then I'll come find you now."

I was just thinking of buying a couple of outfits myself, so I'll go shopping with you guys. Just wrap up the things and give them to me later.

It took Lin Yu Zhen quite a while to Yoyo reply after the message was sent.

[Zhen Zhen: "Okay, we'll stay here at Joyful Famous Capital Mingdu. We'll wait for you when you arrive at Shanlian."]

Putting down her Mobile Phone, Lin Mu Xue's eyes shone brightly, radiating an unprecedented confidence and brilliance.

Huajing Oasis Yuhua District, Yuhua District.

Evening sunlight streamed into the bedroom through the floor-to-ceiling windows, illuminating the high-end wooden floor.

Lin Yu Zhen sat on the edge of the soft bed, staring at the message her cousin had sent on the screen with a complicated expression.

After a moment, she gently bit her lip, half-raised her Mobile Phone, opened the suitcase in the corner, and took out a slightly worn pink backpack.

Although we tried our best to clean it, the severely worn corners and the old design still indicate that...

This back pain has been present for quite some time.

In fact, this was something her cousin Lin Mu Xue, had memorized when she was in school.

This time, her uncle made her turn it around, and stuffed it with a lot of Date Steamed Buns, walnuts, and Qiong Pot Candy.

She really didn't want to twist it because she felt extremely embarrassed.

However, the seriousness in her uncle's expression and tone made it impossible for her to refuse.

"Hey, Zhen Zhen, what did your sister say? Did she reply?" Li Jiatong, who was flipping through a magazine, looked up.

He raised an eyebrow and laughed, "Wow, where did you get this broken-down guy from? I've never seen him before."

Lin Yu Zhen's face flushed red, and she quickly explained, "This was given to her by my sister's family, and they asked me to pass it on to her. It's not mine."

"Oh, I see." Li Jiatong shrugged, her tone slightly teasing. "I really don't know what she was thinking. Such a heavy thing, she couldn't bear to send it by express delivery, and made you carry it all the way here."

Lin Yu Zhen smiled awkwardly, without refuting, and simply stood up haphazardly, placing Kang on the chair.

At that moment, a steady sound of footsteps arose.

A cool-looking guy walked over with a fruit platter and greeted them warmly, "Come on, ladies, have some fruit."

"Okay, Brother Hao!" Li Jiatong grinned as she picked up a bunch of Apple and popped them into her mouth. "So sweet."

Zhou Hao waved to Lin Yu Zhen, who was standing there, "Zhen Zhen, come here."

"Thank you, Brother Zhou Hao." Lin Yu Zhen took a slice of watermelon, took a small bite, and looked a little shy.

She stopped lying to her family this time.

The "fellow traveler" she referred to in Yancheng was actually a boy, namely Zhou Hao.

Both she and Li Jiatong are from Shaanxi Province and were even roommates. They came to Yancheng at Zhou Hao's invitation.

However, this visit was quite a shock to her.

Zhou Hao's family lives in a 150-square-meter villa in a high-end residential area in the city center, and they also have a nanny.

I always thought he spent money like crazy when we were in school, but I never imagined he was so rich.

"Brother Hao, you said it yourself, that you had to take us to experience the glitz and glamour of Yancheng. I'm really looking forward to it." Li Jiatong said, stepping forward and affectionately taking Zhou Hao's arm.

Zhou Hao chuckled and patted her head. "Of course! Tonight I'll take you guys to the most awesome bar in Yancheng! I have some local friends here, so you can have a blast!"

"Yay!" Li Jiatong turned around and patted Lin Yu Zhen on the back. "Zhen Zhen, you haven't been to Yaya yet? Are you brave enough to go?"

Lin Yu Zhen pursed her lips, forcing a smile, and said, "What's there to be afraid of?"

"Haha, by the way, besides buying Mobile Phone today, I also want to buy a nice outfit." Li Jiatong tugged at her dress, covered her mouth and laughed, "You're dressed so plainly, you'll probably be the center of attention when you go into the bar, haha."

Hearing this, Lin Yu Zhen felt somewhat uncomfortable.

Li Jiatong is actually a decent person, but she is somewhat "snobbish".

Because of the significant difference in their family backgrounds, Li Jiatong was both close to her and somewhat disdainful, often using teasing to imply her "rustic" nature.

Thinking of this, Lin Yu Zhen glanced at Li Jiatong's outfit with envy.

A Prada jacket, a cropped top, slim-fit jeans, and limited-edition sneakers.

It looks stylish and sexy.

Her family's financial situation was very average, and her university living expenses were just over 1,000 yuan, which was a very ordinary level among her classmates.

Compared to children from wealthy families like Li Jiatong, the difference is quite obvious.

"What's with the question of whether it's simple or not? I just think Zhen Zhen looks great dressed like this. Of course, Jiatong is also very pretty."

Zhou Hao habitually played the role of "peacemaker," trying to ease the atmosphere.

The three of them, some standing and some sitting, ate fruit and chatted.

"Ring ring—" The Mobile Phone rang.

Lin Yu Zhen glanced at the incoming call message, then answered the phone, "Hello, Sister Xiao Xue, where are you?"

"Oh, why don't you come directly to Bei Yuan? It's closer."

"Okay, bye-bye."

After hanging up the phone, Lin Yu Zhen smiled apologetically at her two colleagues, "I forgot to tell you, besides sending her things, my sister also wants to go shopping with us."

Zhou Hao shrugged and readily agreed, "Sure, no problem! By the way, Zhen Zhen, your Mobile Phone broke on the way to my house. Well, I'll give you a new one later."

"No, no need," Lin Yu Zhen quickly shook her head, her face slightly flushed.

Li Jiatong's eyes sparkled, and she covered her mouth with a laugh, "Zhen Zhen, I heard you say your sister is doing quite well now, right? How about she buys you a Mobile Phone? Haven't you been wanting that newly released iPhone 15 Pro for a while?"

Lin Yu Zhen shrugged, then said awkwardly, "This isn't appropriate."

She had heard from her uncle that after graduating, Xiao Xue did not become a flight attendant, but instead worked as a print model or in the media.

Girls her age are often a little vain and want to show off in front of their peers.

On the way to Yancheng, when Li Jiatong and Zhou Hao asked her about her cousin, she subconsciously embellished the story a bit.

It is said to be "a leader in a company".

As for the real situation, she didn't actually know.

After all, her uncle's family hadn't contacted Lin Mu Xue for almost two years.

Li Jiatong continued to coax, "What's inappropriate about it? As an older sister, isn't it only right that I take care of my younger sister?"

Zhou Hao clapped his hands and laughed, "Alright, let's go down first."

Amidst laughter and conversation, the three of them walked out of Zhou Hao's house and took the elevator directly to the B2 level parking lot.

"Come on, get in!" Zhou Hao put one hand in his pocket and pulled open the door of a Chengma car with the other.

Li Xiao Tong exclaimed with exaggerated expression, "A Chengma X5? That's impressive, Brother Hao! You've really got guts!"

"Heh, that's my dad's." Zhou Hao chuckled sarcastically, pointing to the Tesla Model Y next to him. "That car belongs to my mom. They go on holiday abroad, so I can drive it whenever I want."

"New Energy vehicles are really popular right now, and my family is thinking of buying one. How about I give it a try some driving later?"

"Okay, I'll take you guys out tomorrow in that Tesla. You can drive it."

"Brother Hao. Then I won't stand on ceremony with you."

Listening to their conversation, Lin Yu Zhen felt a complex mix of emotions.

There was bitterness, envy, and inferiority.

Just then, Zhou Hao moved closer to her and affectionately touched her shoulder, "Zhen Zhen, what are you daydreaming about?"

"Oh, oh." Lin Yu Zhen nodded, blushing, and climbed into the back seat of the car.

The black BMW X5 smoothly drove out of the underground parking garage and parked steadily on the side of Bei Yuan Road.

The three got off the car one by one and stood by the roadside to wait.

Lin Yu Zhen was carrying the worn-out pink book in her hand, her head down, unconsciously kicking the ground with her toes.

Zhou Hao lit a cigarette and leaned against the hood of the Chengma X5, his posture casual and lazy.

He exhaled a smoke ring, his gaze sweeping over the book in Lin Yu Zhen's hand, and casually asked, "By the way, Zhen Zhen, how did your sister get here?"

Lin Yu Zhen hesitated for a moment, then answered softly, "I don't know, it must be driving."

Upon hearing this, Li Jiatong chuckled and said, "I've noticed, Zhen Zhen, you seem to know nothing about your sister at all. Everything you say is so ambiguous."

"Well, it's mainly because I haven't been picking up dogs much in the last two years," Lin Yu Zhen said, pursing her lips, her voice sounding somewhat unnatural.

In fact, deep down, she always felt a sense of superiority over her cousin Lin Mu Xue, and even harbored a hint of contempt.

From a young age, she was the "study prodigy" in her family, always praised by her parents and other relatives, and was the typical "other people's child".

Lin Mu Xue only got into a junior college and became a flight attendant, while she studied at a 211 university.

She naturally assumed that she would have a better and more respectable life than her cousin Lin Mu Xue after graduation.

Therefore, she never took the initiative to contact the other party, and her attitude was somewhat lukewarm.

Li Jiatong continued to tease, "Hehe, just don't let us not recognize each other when we meet, that would be awkward."

Lin Yu Zhen quickly shook her head. "That's impossible!"

Zhou Hao exhaled a smoke ring, raised an eyebrow, and said in a slightly mocking tone, "Haha, what I'm more concerned about is..."

Is your cousin as pretty as you?

Before he finished speaking, a deep and textured engine sound came from behind him.

A matte gray Porsche 911 drove right into their sight.

The stunningly streamlined body gleamed with a cool, metallic sheen in the sunlight.

The three people's attention was instantly drawn to it.

Immediately afterwards, the Porsche 911 stopped in front of the Chengma 5.

"Click—" The car door opened, and a sexy and tall figure stood up.

She wore large Gucci sunglasses, a soft and delicate Chanel knit cardigan over a white silk shirt, and high-waisted wide-leg trousers with a strong drape.

The accessories are adorned with bling, and the bright diamond-encrusted watch sparkles dazzlingly in the sunlight.

She exudes a natural and noble aura, possessing both the sophistication of an urban elite and the unique sexiness and charm of a woman.

It instantly became the focus of the entire scene.

Her slender, fair fingers gently grasped the gold temples of her sunglasses. She casually took them off, tilted her head slightly, and let her thick, lustrous honey-colored hair fall naturally.

She revealed a beautiful, delicate, and three-dimensional face.

The low-heeled Chanel Mary Jane shoes clicked on the pavement, making a crisp "tap-tap" sound.

"Zhen Zhen, it's been a long time. You've lost weight."

Lin Mu Xue approached her cousin, a faint Wei Xiao playing on her lips, her eyes radiating confidence and composure.

The overwhelming aura that hit them left all three of them momentarily stunned.

The cigarette in Zhou Hao's hand stopped in mid-air, his gaze fixed on the woman in front of him, as if his vision was locked by some invisible force.

His originally relaxed and casual posture now appeared extremely stiff, and even his breathing became cautious.

Li Jiatong opened her mouth wide, her throat bobbing up and down, and subconsciously straightened her clothes.

"Sister Xiao Xue— " Lin Yu Zhen called out, her head buzzing.

Lin Mu Xue's gaze swept over the two people beside her, finally landing on the pink backpack in her hand, a barely perceptible hint of emotion flashing in her eyes.

She quickly regained her composure and said in a gentle yet polite tone, "Hello, I'm Zhen Zhen's cousin."

Lin Mu Xue.

"Hello, I'm Li Jiatong." Li Jiatong quickly introduced herself, her voice slightly hesitant.

Zhou Hao immediately threw away the cigarette in his hand, quickly extended his right hand, and smiled so brightly it was almost ingratiating, "Hello, Sister Xiao Xue, I'm Zhen Zhen's college classmate, Zhou Hao."

Lin Mu Xue raised her eyebrows slightly, ignored him, casually took the book from Lin Yu Zhen's hand, and walked towards the front trunk.

The movements were elegant and swift, without the slightest hesitation or sluggishness.

Zhou Hao was stunned for a moment, then slowly withdrew his right hand, still staring intently at the other person's back, clearly still not recovered from the shock just now.

The sound of the Yi Yi trunk closing brought the three of them back to reality.

Which shopping mall are you going to?

Zhou Hao quickly replied, "Joyful Famous Capital isn't far from here."

Lin Mu Xue nodded slightly, patted Lin Yu Zhen's shoulder, and said in a calm but firm voice, "Get in the car."

"Zhen Zhen, I'll take you there."

"Oh, okay." Lin Yu Zhen nodded shrewdly and carefully opened the passenger side door.

Looking at the luxurious and exquisite interior, and then at her elegant and noble cousin beside her, Lin Mu Xue felt as if she were in a dream. She picked up her sunglasses, flicked them, and with a "click," the hinges turned, and the gold-plated temples unfolded.

She lowered her head slightly and carefully placed the sunglasses on her nose.

Her Ming Li eyes and brows were briefly obscured, leaving only a mysterious smile.

Zhen Zhen, oh Zhen Zhen!

You deserve to have such incredible luck, running into me, Emperor Mu Xue just obtained the Ultimate Emperor Weapon!

It's time for you to re-recognize your older cousin!