Tang Jin Manor
Night fell over Yancheng.
The glass curtain wall of Lanfeng International Apartment reflects the city lights.
"Ding!" The elevator doors slowly opened, and a crisp footstep echoed in the corridor.
Lin Mu Xue, dressed in a well-tailored business suit and pointed high heels, stepped out of the elevator first, followed closely by her two Second-Generation Rich friends Zhang Xi and Li Yu Jiao.
They were dressed in bright clothes, with exquisite makeup, and chatting and laughing as they surrounded her.
"The environment around Lanfeng International Apartment is really nice."
Lin Mu Xue smiled slightly and said calmly, "It's mainly for convenience. It's close to the company and the service is excellent, which saves me a lot of energy."
"Indeed, the property services are the same as those at Lanfeng International Hotel, with 24-hour butler service, which is perfect for a busy person like you."
The three chatted as they walked until they arrived at the door of room 2002.
Lin Mu Xue raised her hand and pressed the fingerprint lock. With a "click," the heavy door opened, and warm yellow light shone out, highlighting her composed and elegant figure.
"Welcome to my home, please come in." She stepped aside to let the two of them in.
The Vacheron Constantin Overseas on her wrist shimmered gently, while the Tiffany Soleste Diamond Pendant diamond pendant between her collarbones swayed slightly with her movements, adding a touch of dazzling brilliance to her.
Stepping into the entrance Entrance Hall.
The walls are upholstered in leather and paired with soft spotlights to create an understated yet luxurious atmosphere.
It's worth mentioning that there was a doormat with the letter "Luna" on it.
"The decor is really nice, very stylish!" Zhang Xi exclaimed sincerely.
"This chandelier is from the Ferruccio Laviaani collection. I saw it online, and it looks beautiful in person."
"Oh, I just saw you asking about this B&B car seat on your Moments a while ago, and you bought it so quickly?"
Lin Mu Xue casually placed the Hermès Birkin bag on the shelf, saying in a nonchalant tone, "I thought it was pretty, so I just ordered it. It wasn't that expensive anyway."
"Okay, that's 80,000 yuan!"
"Xiao Xue is capable."
The three continued walking towards the living room.
The entire house has a smooth layout, and the panoramic floor-to-ceiling windows offer an unobstructed view of the bustling nightscape of Yancheng.
The spacious and bright space, along with the carefully arranged furniture, all showcase the owner's aesthetic sense and financial resources.
After a brief tour, Zhang Xi and Li Yu Jiao exchanged a glance, a complex emotion welling up within them.
Just now in the dressing room, they saw the Hermès Birkin 20 White House (First Snow) displayed on the cabinet.
Besides this top-tier handbag worth 2 million, there are also clothing, jewelry, and accessories from first-tier brands such as Chanel, Louis Vuitton, Bulgari, and Dior. They have known Lin Mu Xue for over a year. Initially, it was just a chance encounter at a party, but their understanding deepened after they wore the same outfit.
Although Lin Mu Xue dressed exquisitely and claimed to be Middle and Senior Management in a financial company, she always seemed to be putting on an act, as if she was trying hard to maintain an excellent image.
The items they use are all at the level of ordinary luxury goods; the most expensive bag they own is Chanel that costs around 40,000 to 50,000 yuan.
When they go out to eat, they are usually the ones who pay the bill.
Both of them come from wealthy families with tens of millions or even hundreds of millions of yuan, so they naturally have a subconscious sense of looking down on Lin Mu Xue.
However, because the other person was indeed knowledgeable and we had common topics, we became friends.
The real turning point came when they learned of her other identity— Yi Yi senior executive at Lanfeng International Hotel.
It was because of this identity that they were willing to invest in Xue Tang Culture.
But this meeting after the National Day holiday once again refreshed their understanding.
It was obvious that Lin Mu Xue's temperament and confidence had changed.
Noticing the subtle expressions on her two old friends' faces, Lin Mu Xue couldn't help but smile and quicken her pace.
After obtaining the Credit Black Card, she finally shed her "bluff" and truly became a "rich person".
After calming down.
The first thing she did was to activate memberships for all videos, music, cloud storage, and novels.
The second thing was to completely upgrade my little home, adding a lot of luxury furniture to make the whole space more textured and tasteful.
It was around the same time that Qianqian signed the trust agreement.
Of course, since this is a credit card, the company has to pay the bill.
Both of the things she did were related to the Tang and Tang Song.
She was Tang Song's assistant, and he would occasionally come to stay at their home, so creating a good living environment was of paramount importance.
Those video and music subscriptions can also help the boss relax.
Tonight is the first time she's brought friends over since her upgrade.
She specifically chose these two "investors".
One is to show off and flaunt one's abilities, while the other is to demonstrate strength and establish one's dominant position.
Although she was the main figure in the development of Xue Tang Culture, these two Bai Fumei friends still have some past biases against her.
By appropriately showcasing your abilities and challenging their preconceived notions, you can gain their complete trust and secure their loyalty.
I changed into a comfortable dress in the walk-in closet.
Lin Mu Xue took out a bottle of Dom Pérignon Champagne, and with her slender fingers, she deftly unscrewed the cork, making a soft "pop" sound.
The amber liquid was slowly poured into the Heritage limited edition crystal glass.
The crystal glasses refracted a dazzling light under the lamp, and the champagne bubbles danced merrily.
Lin Mu Xue couldn't resist taking out her Mobile Phone and snapping a bunch of photos, then casually sharing them on her Moments.
Only then did he pick up his wine glass with satisfaction and start chatting with Zhang Xi and Li Yu Jiao.
"Ding ding ding F~,
The clinking of wine glasses rang out, crisp and pleasant.
Soon, likes and comments flooded in on Moments.
As an extremely popular woman, she was already used to this kind of treatment.
However, one comment immediately caught her attention.
Shen Yuyan: "Xiao Xue, your nightlife is so vibrant and colorful. You're always the center of attention. I'm so envious."
Lin Mu Xue couldn't help but chuckle, a hint of amusement flashing in her eyes.
If there's anything that's made her particularly happy lately, it's that Shen Yuyan has suddenly become her "simp" and "like addict."
In the past few days, Shen Yuyan has been liking her posts on Moments about "showing off wealth," "socializing," and "gatherings" immediately. She also says very nice things and occasionally expresses envy and jealousy, giving her plenty of emotional value.
If it weren't for that "Special Assistant" who suddenly appeared, how happy she would be right now!
She actually had some suspicions about that so-called "Special Assistant".
It might be the foreign woman who was "humming and hawing" on the other end of her phone when she was talking to Tang Song.
She heard all the vulgar and offensive things said on the phone.
He doesn't look like a nice guy at all.
I might have to develop some new ball skills with my beautician friend in the future.
Speaking of which, Qianqian's tongue is really skillful and has great potential.
ε= ('.*))) Sigh.
Being an assistant is tough, Xiao Xue sighed.
"Ding-dong—" WeChat notification sound rang out.
[Tian Jing: "Is that so? I didn't even realize it myself."]
Lin Mu Xue's eyes lit up.
These past few days she has been deliberately getting close to Tian Jing to gather information.
But Tian Jing's attitude remained consistently cold.
Unexpectedly, they were unusually enthusiastic today, breaking with their usual behavior.
After thinking for a moment, Lin Mu Xue replied, "Your skin is very fair, which suits strawberry red/coral red, these kinds of fresh and sweet colors. I'll give you a lipstick another day."
"Yu yu yu—"
[Tian Jing: "(Emotionally clutching her face) Wow! Mu Xue, you're so good at complimenting people~"]
Lin Mu Xue the certificate, feeling something was off, but still continued the conversation, "(#covering mouth and laughing) Let's go shopping together next time? I promise I'll make you blush with all your praise, haha."
[Tian Jing: "Wait! You mean you want me to wear all sorts of clothes for you to see?"]
Lin Mu Xue's finger hovered above the screen, speechless for a moment.
Why is this conversation going in such a strange direction?
After hesitating for a moment, she forced herself to reply, "Xiao Jing, you have such a great figure, you'll definitely look good in anything."
[Tian Jing: "Actually, you have a great figure too. I think it's very sexy, especially your legs."]
Then, the conversation started to go off-topic.
Lin Mu Xue's expression grew increasingly strange; she was starting to struggle to cope.
Holy crap! Something about Tian Jing seems off.
Lin Mu Xue shivered, hurriedly replied "I'm going to take a shower" and quickly put her Mobile Phone away.
Refocus attention on Zhang Xi and Li Yu Jiao.
Lin Mu Xue clinked glasses with the two women and explained the purpose of her invitation, "As you probably know, Xue Tang Culture has been doing quite well lately. The Short Drama Market is booming, and my company needs to expand further. I'm planning to launch a fundraising initiative. What do you think? Interested in participating?"
After speaking, she took a small sip of champagne, her movements elegant and natural, as if what she had just said was just a casual remark, but her eyes held a hint of expectation and probing.
The popularity of short dramas has far exceeded her expectations, and she is now short of manpower and space.
Xu Ning and those three junior staff members simply couldn't handle the workload.
If we don't increase investment and expand our team, our existing business will soon hit a bottleneck.
However, her actual savings were not much; including the gold bars, it was only around 200,000 yuan.
Although the Credit Black Card a monthly spending limit of $150,000, this money can only be used for work-related expenses and must never be cashed out.
She was fully aware of this and would never risk crossing the line.
Although with her current status and position, she could easily seek financing from professional financial institutions.
But she knew her own capabilities and was afraid of being taken advantage of, as well as of the company slipping out of her control.
Zhang Xi and Li Yu Jiao are the best choices.
After all, the initial funding for Xue Tang Culture was barely enough to keep it afloat thanks to the investment of 300,000 yuan each from these two individuals.
These two men trusted her, yet were also easy to control.
Zhang Xi and Li Yu Jiao exchanged a glance, then nodded vigorously in unison, saying, "No problem! How much do you need? Let's discuss the specific plan."
Upon hearing this, Lin Mu Xue's lips curled up slightly, and a look of satisfaction flashed in her eyes.
"Don't worry, I'll have my professional team develop a financing plan that will absolutely not infringe on your interests." Lin Mu Xue's tone was gentle yet confident. "Come on, let's toast to our future."
"Cheers!"
"Cheers!"
The chilled champagne slid down my throat, leaving a slightly sour and sweet aftertaste.
Lin Mu Xue leaned back lazily on the single sofa, her long legs elegantly crossed, and the Dom Pérignon in her hand reflected a shimmering golden light under the lamp.
She casually remarked, "By the way, Jiaojiao, Xixi, I'm flying to London next month for the Imperial College London Global MBA Alumni Association. This year's event is being held at the Duke of Charleston's Private Estate. Would you like to come along for a few days?"
Zhang Xi's glass jerked suddenly, nearly spilling the champagne.
Her eyes widened, and her voice unconsciously rose. "Wait, Xiao Xue, are you a Imperial College London?"
Li Yu Jiao also sat up slightly, looking at Lin Mu Xue with a complicated expression.
It felt like I was getting to know this friend all over again.
"Hmm." Lin Mu Xue crossed her legs, gently swirled her wine glass, and said casually, "What I valued was the network of connections behind it. My boyfriend felt sorry for me being so busy with work, so he secretly made connections with the School Development Office. I donated some money and negotiated an academic cooperation project, and the university gave me a fast track."
Li Yu Jiao's throat bobbed, and she stared at Lin Mu Xue with disbelief. "Is he the boyfriend you mentioned before, the one who invested in Yannan Film Base?"
"Yes, that's right." Lin Mu Xue nodded gently. Zhang Xi's breathing became rapid. "This Xiao Xue —did your boyfriend get you a fast track through donations and academic collaborations?"
She earned her degree in Britain, so she naturally knew how high the bar was for Imperial College London to make an exception and accept a "donation".
That's definitely not a small amount, not to mention the resources and connections behind it.
The power to get top universities around the world to give the green light to one person is simply breathtaking.
"Hehe, actually I really want to take the test myself, but he's a rather domineering person and doesn't want me to be away from him for too long."
Lin Mu Xue took a sip of champagne, a blush rising to her cheeks, her voice tinged with sweetness and shyness.
First, show off enough in front of old friends, and then when you get to London, start the whole internet "showing off" mode!
He solidified his image as a highly educated financial expert and, incidentally, showcased his life to Shen Yuyan, Tian Jing, Xu Qing, and Yao Lingling.
Thinking of this, Lin Mu Xue quickly pressed her legs together.
I held back my urge to urinate, enjoying the shocked expressions on my two old friends' faces.
Pretending to be cool is an art, and I'm reaching the pinnacle of it.
What "Special Assistant"? Come and join us, Emperor Mu Xue will definitely give you a hard time!
They might even draw a map on your body later!
Just then.
With a "click," the apartment door was pushed open.
Immediately following, steady footsteps sounded.
All three of them looked over at the same time.
A tall, imposing figure appeared in the Entrance Hall, dressed in a sharply tailored silver-gray suit. He had broad shoulders, a narrow waist, and a powerful aura, and was carrying a shopping bag.
Seemingly sensing the commotion inside, he slightly raised his eyes, his gaze sweeping over the three people, revealing a handsome face.
A high, straight nose, well-defined lips, and jet-black hair.
Bathed in warm light, the whole person seemed to be coated with a soft halo.
He's like a male protagonist straight out of a workplace drama, or a "powerful urbanite" who accidentally stumbles into the real world.
The air seemed to freeze for a few seconds.
Lin Mu Xue's heart skipped a beat, and she almost drew a map on the spot.
She hadn't seen him for two weeks; heaven knows how much she missed him!
If it weren't for the two old friends beside her, she would have pounced on them by now.
However, she is currently stuck at a crucial point in her attempt to appear sophisticated.
It's just like playing ball; at crucial moments, you absolutely cannot stop!
Taking a deep breath, Lin Mu Xue slowly stood up and said gently, "Tang Song, you're here. I was having drinks with some friends."
We were just talking about you.
Hearing her words.
Li Yu Jiao and Zhang Xi, who were still in a daze, instantly snapped out of it, their expressions so varied they were almost overflowing with excitement.
What the heck?!
Is this Xiao Xue's legendary boyfriend?!
Look at the handsome Male God in the Entrance Hall, and then look at Xiao Xue in front of me.
Both of their eyes were red.
They had naturally discussed Xiao Xue's "boyfriend" privately before, since Xiao Xue had never posted about Moments.
Naturally, some unpleasant speculations will arise.
Seeing the real person now, I feel like the sky has fallen.
Xiao Xue! You're eating way too well! You deserve to die!
"Xiao Xue." Tang Song Wei Xiao and nodded, then looked at the other two.
"Li Yu Jiao and Zhang Xi are both my friends," Lin Mu Xue introduced. "This is Tang Song, my boyfriend."
After she finished speaking, she couldn't help but steal a glance at Tang Song's expression.
Seeing that he still had a faint smile on his face, without the slightest displeasure, she secretly breathed a sigh of relief.
"Good evening, ladies." Tang Song raised his hand to greet them, a look of surprise flashing in his eyes.
He naturally recognized the two girls as the friends Lin Mu Xue had dined with at the Shengwei Pavilion Restaurant.
He was sitting to the side and behind the three people at the time. He had just received his first car and started his Growth Plan Task, full of expectations for the future.
Enjoy beautiful women while savoring gourmet food.
I still vividly remember the feelings and the scene at that time.
Now the four of them have reappeared in the same place, but their identities have been reversed and their relationships are completely different.
It touched him slightly.
"Hello." "Good evening, Mr. Tang!"
Li Yu Jiao and Zhang Xi stood up almost reflexively, their voices unconsciously tense.
The crystal glasses swayed slightly in their hands, refracting tiny specks of light.
Tang Song nodded, put his arm around Lin Mu Xue's waist and sat down, then casually gave her the "Date Set" he had brought from the company, which made Li Yu Jiao and Zhang Xi envious and jealous for a while.
The four chatted for a few minutes.
Tang Song took the crystal glass from Xiao Xue, his fingertips inadvertently brushing against her thigh, causing her to catch her breath and quickly close her mouth for about ten minutes.
At Lin Mu Xue's prompting, Zhang Xi and Li Yu Jiao reluctantly got up to say goodbye.
The sound of Yi Yi door closing was particularly clear in the quiet apartment.
Lin Mu Xue held her breath, gently biting her lower lip as she looked at Tang Song.
"Tang Song Dynasties—"
Before she could finish speaking, her back pressed against the solid wood cabinet in the Entrance Hall.
The cool counter surface sent a chill through the thin fabric of her clothes, while the man in front of her was surprisingly hot.
Immediately afterwards, her body was pressed against the Entrance Hall cabinet.
The air seemed to be ignited, and the temperature rose steadily.
"Um," Lin Mu Xue's voice trembled slightly, "I drank quite a lot of beverages tonight, and just now I had some champagne, so I need to go to the restroom."
"No need." Tang Song's eyes gleamed, his fingers tracing her waistline. "Isn't this better?"
Then, Tang Song leaned close to her ear and Whisper.
Lin Mu Xue's cheeks flushed instantly, and her long eyelashes trembled incessantly.
As night deepened, the lights of Yancheng outside the floor-to-ceiling windows created a hazy, dreamlike sea of light.
After a long while, Lin Mu Xue dialed the phone number of the beautician who was far away in Shandong Province.
They started exchanging feelings by looking at Mobile Phone.
The night in the Imperial Capital was drizzling, and the damp air carried a hint of coolness.
Annie Kate walked out of the airport VIP lounge with elegant and composed steps, her long golden hair swaying slightly under the lights, carrying a beautiful sheen.
He was followed by several assistants in suits, carrying various document bags and personal belongings.
A two-tone Bentley was quietly parked at the exit.
The door Yi Yi shut, instantly shutting out the outside noise.
The car drove smoothly away from the airport, gliding along the wet road.
Annie leaned back in her chair, gently rubbing her temples, and said lazily, "Hugh, I didn't expect you to come pick me up in person."
Zheng Qiudong sat to the side, smiling broadly as he replied, "Annie, you probably don't know how long I've been waiting for this day."
"Your words are ambiguous, or do you have designs on me?" Annie raised her eyebrows, a cunning glint in her blue eyes.
Zheng Qiudong's eye twitched, and he quickly explained, "You misunderstood. I was referring to the acquisition of SCG (Stonebridge Consulting). Director Jin originally said you would arrive yesterday, but it was delayed until tonight. You can probably guess how worried I was, so I came to pick you up."
"Oh, OK." Annie shrugged, looking a little awkward.
She felt a little guilty when the topic came up.
I can't help but think of the days I was exhausted just a couple of days ago.
My legs felt weak and my head was spinning when I walked. It took me two whole days to barely recover.
However, while these memories made her somewhat embarrassed and annoyed, they also left her with a lingering sense of satisfaction.
She waved her hand, pulling herself back to reality, and said calmly, "I will communicate with the person in charge of related matters in the family about this, and the problems you are worried about will be resolved later."
Relieved to receive such a definite promise, Zheng Qiudong immediately changed the subject and began discussing the specific details of the acquisition with her.
The car drove along the airport expressway and onto the East Fourth Ring Road.
Approaching Hesheng Xiaoyun Road No. 8.
Zheng Qiudong suddenly said, "By the way, Annie, I think there's something I need to tell you in advance. Tang Jin Manor might be ready for use soon. I went to Europe last week and unexpectedly ran into Tina."
"Wow!" Annie exclaimed excitedly, her eyes gleaming with excitement. "This is big news! You know..."
There should be a house of my own on the estate!
Zheng Qiudong's expression was somewhat strange, and he really wanted to say, "I don't know."
However, since I currently need their help, I can only follow along and agree.
As a shrewd person, he could naturally see that Annie had ulterior motives towards Mr. Tang and might even have conflicts with Director Jin in the future.
Ugh! Women are such a hassle!
The car came to a smooth stop in the underground parking garage, Shangguan Qiuya, who had been waiting for a long time, immediately went to greet her and opened the car door for her.
Annie stepped gracefully out of the car, casually tossing her Birkin to Shangguan Qiuya, and gave Zheng Qiudong inside the car a smirk. "Bye-bye, Hugh."
Then, she walked into the building with a cat-like gait.
Inside the quiet high-speed elevator.
Annie looked in the mirror, swept her blonde hair to one side, revealing her beautifully shaped neck.
Shangguan Qiuya lowered her voice and reminded her, "By the way, Ms. Kate, there are other people in Director Jin's house right now."
"Oh? Who is it?" Annie asked, raising an eyebrow, her tone revealing a hint of curiosity.
Mira has never liked people coming to her house, so for Shangguan Qiuya to specifically mention her must be someone special.
"Wen Ruan, she has a meeting at Xingyun International Group tomorrow morning, she just arrived here half an hour ago." (538)
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Shangguan Qiuya answered concisely, while observing Annie's reaction out of the corner of her eye.
"So it was her— "Yi Yi Annie's lips curled into a playful smile, as if she had caught the scent of some prey. "This is good news."
Seeing this, Shangguan Qiuya couldn't help but remind her, "Mr. Tang knows about her coming to the Imperial Capital."
Annie chuckled softly, her voice languid yet confident. "Don't worry, my dear Shangguan, I just want to exchange some experiences with her. I was thinking, if possible, we could stay at a hotel tonight. You know, Mira never allows anyone to sleep in her house, not even me."
Shangguan Qiuya's eyes twitched, and she didn't know what to say for a moment.
That's why we don't let you sleep here, okay?
If it's Wen Ruan, then there's no problem.
As everyone knows, this Ms. Kate has a history of being very interested in women. To avoid any misunderstanding from Mr. Tang, Director Jin will not allow her to live here.
"Ding-a-ling"
The moment the elevator doors opened, Annie had already stepped out with cat-like steps.
Walk through the corridor, push open the door, and enter this 520-square-meter single-level apartment.
"Ms. Kate, slippers—"
Annie ignored him, her red lips slightly upturned, and she continued walking.
Her gaze swept over the luxurious and exquisite decor around her, a hint of eager anticipation in her eyes.
Passing the Suzhou embroidery screen, the living room lights softly illuminate the space, and the faint aroma of Earl Grey Tea wafts through the air.
In this elegant and tranquil setting, she saw her.
The "pervert" that Song mentioned.
Annie still remembers that night when Tang Song humiliated her ball skills while mentioning Wen Ruan: "You're not even half as good as her—she could easily beat me to a pulp, you piece of trash!"
In fact, the main reason she was so eager to get to know Wen Ruan was this.
Hearing the noise, Wen Ruan turned her head slightly and immediately stood up.
The black knitted dress accentuated her stunning curves as she stood up, perfectly showcasing the unique sexiness of a mature woman.
"Oh my," Annie drawled, her voice filled with undisguised pleasure, as she spoke in Chinese, "Wen Ruan, right? This isn't our first meeting, but you're even more charming than I remember. You're truly unforgettable."