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Chapter 573 Famous in Hong Kong 1
October 27, 2023, Friday, cloudy, 22℃~28℃.

It was 7 a.m., just as dawn was breaking.

Lin Muxue slowly opened her eyes, turned her head and saw that the other side of the bed was empty.

Clearly, the ambitious and scheming Xinyan has started another day of self-disciplined business trips.

She sat up, stretched, picked up the action camera from the bedside table, and switched to the front-facing camera.

The camera captured a well-maintained face with defined features, fair skin, and soft lips.

"Good morning~" Lin Muxue greeted the camera with a bright smile. "Luna is currently on a business trip in Hong Kong. Today, I'll give you a first-person perspective of my busy day."

Switching to the rear camera reveals the details of the room.

The electric curtains slowly rose, letting in the morning light of Victoria Harbour. The sea shimmered, the silhouettes of the skyscrapers on the opposite shore were hazy, and the clouds drifted slowly across the horizon.

Immediately afterwards, Norah Jones's laid-back jazz music began to play from the speakers.

Lin Muxue stepped onto the hotel's soft carpet and entered the bathroom.

The camera pans across bath towels, slippers, toothbrush cups, and cushions at the foot of the bed, all embroidered with the word "Luna" in tiny gold thread.

Those in the know will naturally appear in the comments section of her video, pointing out that this is the top-tier treatment that only hotel super VIPs can enjoy, allowing her to subtly show off.

"Many of my friends have asked me about this hotel. The thoughtful service is truly impeccable~ The toiletries are also my usual La Mer. I recommend that those with combination or oily skin apply a thick layer of this serum at night, the effect is amazing..."

After washing up, she put on an LV pure white silk morning robe and draped a Chanel ivory knitted cardigan over it.

After getting my makeup done and recording the whole way, I walked out of the room and headed to the 45th-floor executive VIP lounge to enjoy a top-notch buffet breakfast.

The VIP lounge was nearly empty, and the Hong Kong Island skyline outside the floor-to-ceiling windows was crystal clear and picturesque, creating a tranquil and elegant space.

Back in the suite, we filmed a few more clips of people choosing accessories and changing clothes.

I picked up my bag, left the hotel, switched my phone to my camera, and headed to Phase 2 of the Central Finance Centre.

The mirrored wall reflected a tall and slender figure, and her high heels clicked on the marble floor, her steps light and confident.

The elevator ascended to the 38th floor.

She smiled and greeted her colleagues of different skin colors in the hallway.

Walk through a quiet corridor and push open the door to the assistant's office at the far end.

The windows were bright and clean, and the furnishings were understated yet expensive.

He skillfully set up the camera on one side, adjusted the angle, and aimed it at the elegant desk in front of the floor-to-ceiling window.

The camera finally focuses on her slowly turning and walking towards the window.

The suit is tailored to a slim fit, with smooth lines, exuding elegance and confidence.

Outside the window, the skyline of Central unfolds in layers in the morning light, with skyscrapers standing side by side.

After filming the video, Lin Muxue quickly walked to the camera, opened the playback, and checked the shooting effect.

A satisfied smile appeared on his face.

He then sat back down at his desk, turned on his computer, and began editing the video.

[173cm/53kg | A Day in the Life of a Female Financial Executive on a Business Trip to Headquarters (vlog)]

This is the first time she has publicly revealed her company information in a video.

This is, after all, Hong Kong's financial center and most expensive hub, and Rongliu Capital is no small fry.

Revealing a bit of her status in this office building wouldn't seem out of place at all; on the contrary, it would enhance her sophisticated image.

As she watched the video on the screen, Lin Muxue's smile grew brighter and brighter.

It's as if I can already foresee the flood of likes and comments on social media platforms.

On the surface, her business trip to Hong Kong was to familiarize herself with the headquarters' operations, but in reality, it was mainly to participate in LVMH Group events and expand her network.

Tang Song didn't assign her any substantial work, and she was happy to enjoy her leisure time.

Enjoy the trip, the privileges, and the prestige to the fullest.

Around 10 a.m., after finishing editing the video, she stretched and casually walked to the floor-to-ceiling window, watching the bustling Central street scene outside for a while.

He then opened the office door, preparing to go out for a walk and familiarize himself with the surroundings.

As soon as she stepped out the door, she inadvertently glanced at Shen Yuyan's office next door, which was slightly ajar, and could be faintly heard talking and laughing inside.

Lin Muxue paused, her brows furrowing slightly.

She walked to the door, knocked twice, and then pushed the door open and went inside.

The indoor lighting was soft, and the atmosphere was warm.

In addition to Shen Yuyan, there are also CFO Alice, Brand and Public Relations Director Vivian, Operations Director Harlan, and Senior Investment Manager Arthur.

Shen Yuyan stood in the middle of the group, listening attentively and occasionally adding her own insights.

Lin Muxue stood at the door, her smile freezing slightly.

A strong sense of unease rose from my chest, like a dense, pricking sensation.

A series of glaring red words seemed to flash through my mind: Warning! Warning! Warning!

The people inside noticed the commotion at the door and turned around.

Good morning, Luna.

"Good morning."

A few greetings rose and fell.

Shen Yuyan smiled and said in a gentle and polite tone, "Morning~, Luna, you're here just in time, shall we chat?"

She was still wearing the gray suit that Lin Muxue had mocked, but her demeanor was exceptionally confident and composed.

Their eyes met, and it felt as if an electric current passed through the air.

"Okay." Lin Muxue forced a smile and walked into the house, her steps as elegant as ever.

Immediately, the discussion heated up again.

"The initial draft of the term sheet has been completed. The performance-based clauses from American private equity firms are quite stringent, but from another perspective, it's not impossible to negotiate..."

“We can design a progressive performance-based incentive mechanism to lock in the core team’s interests, while setting a controllable IRR threshold.”

"I think the VCs who raised the last round of funding have a good background, so I estimate they have a lot of room for negotiation."

...

Shen Yuyan smiled faintly, her expression calm and focused, both rational and relaxed.

She nodded in response from time to time, summarizing the key points and occasionally adding details. Her words were clear and logical, and her demeanor was capable and confident.

Lin Muxue stood to the side, trying her best to maintain a dignified smile, but she felt like she was sitting on pins and needles.

She understands, but only "understands the surface meaning".

One problem is that she knows very little about the projects the company is currently undertaking; another is that she only has a superficial understanding of many professional terms based on the materials she has memorized before, and she cannot delve into them. Her shortcomings are easily exposed as soon as she opens her mouth.

In contrast, Shen Yuyan—

She is an entrepreneur who has fought her way up from the front lines, having experienced fundraising and due diligence.

Even with complex performance-based clauses, she can quickly break down the core logic.

Financing pace, valuation anchor, IRR, buyback mechanism, shareholding ratio...

She spoke casually, and those around her listened naturally.

They were truly in their element.

Lin Muxue suddenly felt a little dazed.

On her third day in Hong Kong, Shen Yuyan had already established herself among the senior executives at headquarters.

There's no need to pretend or flatter; you can integrate, control the pace, and earn respect simply by relying on your own content and abilities.

On the contrary, she, the "assistant general manager," who holds the title of VP, is like an ornament or a mascot.

No wonder Shen Yuyan stays up late at night to study materials and gets up before dawn.

An unprecedented sense of crisis quietly rose within her, enveloping every thought of hers.

If this trend continues, Shen Yuyan will soon truly solidify her position as an "assistant".

Who knows... she might actually take my place little by little in the future.

Although Tang Song promised to train her to be his "closest personal assistant," Shen Yuyan didn't exist at that time.

This green tea girl is quite good-looking and was the campus belle during Tang Song University. She also has a close friendship with her best friend.

What if Tang Song changes his mind because of my outstanding performance?

Thinking of this, Lin Muxue felt a chill run down her spine, a coldness shooting from the soles of her feet straight to the top of her head.

You scheming bitch!

No wonder everyone in the workplace is fighting against involution; are you trying to mess with me, Emperor Muxue?!

We must never sit still and wait for death!

However, in terms of ability, she is indeed inferior to Shen Yuyan.

In this respect, she is at a natural disadvantage and needs to change her perspective.

Lin Muxue's thoughts raced, but she gradually calmed down.

Her biggest advantage over Shen Yuyan was her relationship with Tang Song and her connections with Tang Song's other women.

Ultimately, the Tang and Song dynasties are the fundamental ones.

She must hold fast to this point, providing more emotional value and life connections "outside of work," something Shen Yuyan can never match.

But this is not enough.

She needs to catch up on her studies.

Originally, Imperial College London's MBA was just a backdrop for her to show off her status and pose for photos; she came to Hong Kong to shoot vlogs and post on TikTok.

But now it seems I can't be too lazy.

I need to really learn something in this MBA program.

She had to make "Emperor Muxue" live up to her persona.

In addition, there is another crucial point—rebuilding the "sense of status".

She was not a runner-up, nor a decorative vase on the desk.

She is the general assistant, a VP-level manager, and Shen Yuyan's actual superior in terms of position.

Since that's the case, we must suppress the ambitions of this scheming green tea bitch by adopting the attitude of a "superior"!

She took a deep breath, her eyes instantly becoming clear and sharp.

Taking advantage of the brief lull in everyone's conversation to change the subject.

He casually interjected, "Shirley, I'm quite interested in this investment project. I'd like to discuss it with Mr. Tang privately later. Could you prepare a complete set of materials and send them to my email before you leave work? Remember, make sure they're detailed."

Shen Yuyan was slightly taken aback, but quickly recovered and nodded with a smile: "Okay, no problem."

Lin Muxue remained composed, smiled and nodded to the executives present, then gracefully turned and left.

come back to the office.

She immediately put the camera away, turned off the viewfinder, and the table instantly returned to a calm and professional state.

After settling down, she opened Imperial College London's online learning system and clicked on the corporate finance module.

I put on my headphones and started listening attentively to the lesson.

A strong competitive spirit and a sense of crisis lead to heightened emotions and improved memory.

This is a state she hasn't been in for a long time.

She suddenly remembered how she was when she first joined Juqing Huijin. Back then, she seized every spare moment to memorize vocabulary, attend intensive English classes, and familiarize herself with project deal cases…

She may not be a naturally gifted athlete, but she really gave it her all.

When did you start to slack off?

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During this period, her inbox was flooded with invitations from luxury brand sales associates and private banking client managers.

All sorts of things she used to want but couldn't bring herself to buy are now on her person and in her home.

In fact, she has already floated up to the sky.

Because of her upbringing, she is most sensitive to money, and it is also what gives her the most "security" and "satisfaction".

The appearance of this card gradually distorted some of her thoughts.

Tang Song also saw this in "Whispers of Humanity", which is why he kept suppressing her growth rate.

If she had been financially independent from the start like Zhao Yaqian, she probably would have been completely consumed by desire and become a "socialite" who only knew how to enjoy life.

The appearance of Shen Yuyan, with her resume, ambition, and strong drive, forced her to wake up.

……

4 pm.

Special Assistant's Office.

A pale golden halo appeared on the horizon outside the window.

Shen Yuyan sat at her workstation by the window, her fingers flying across the keyboard.

After organizing all the documents and sending them to Lin Muxue's corporate email address, she let out a long sigh of relief.

In any case, she couldn't reveal any discord with Lin Muxue at headquarters.

If the core senior executives at headquarters find out, it will not only affect her professional image, but may also displease Tang Song.

She paused slightly and reopened the archived company organizational chart.

He stared at the organizational structure list, his gaze gradually becoming deep.

After spending two days at headquarters, she noticed some "unusual details".

For example, the attendance rate of the senior management team is abnormal.

In theory, the fact that she and Lin Muxue appeared at the Hong Kong headquarters as "assistants" representing Tang Song should have been an opportunity for the core senior management to make a joint appearance, or at least there should have been a symbolic welcome arrangement.

But reality is far from that.

Simon, Vice President in charge of fundraising; William Zheng, Head of Mergers & Acquisitions and Cross-border Investment; Jiachen Liu, General Counsel (GC); Meicun Yao, HRD…

None of the seven executives she marked as "key figures" on the organizational chart appeared.

It wasn't a leave request or a job rotation; it was a sudden, unanimous "collective disappearance."

She had casually mentioned it to Vivian and others in the break room, but the response she received was: "I'm not sure, it seems like there are some internal transfers going on," and "They're involved in a confidential project, so we probably can't disclose it to outsiders."

Ambiguous, secretive.

But the more ambiguous it is, the more unusual it indicates.

Based on her own judgment, these people were likely temporarily reassigned to participate in an extremely important and sensitive capital operation or strategic project.

The project may have affected the stock market trend and the future development of Rongliu Capital, which is why they have also imposed a "silencing" measure internally.

Thinking of this, Shen Yuyan's mind began to race.

This is opportunity.

Although she was unsure of the specifics, she was certain that it was an extremely valuable "information gap".

It was the key for her to break free from Lin Muxue's shadow!

Tang and Song were about to arrive in Hong Kong.

At that time, perhaps we can subtly probe by asking under the pretext of "assisting with headquarters affairs."

At this moment.

"Buzzing—"

The phone screen vibrated and lit up.

Shen Yuyan looked down and saw that someone had tagged her in the "Class 2, No. 1 High School" group chat.

Upon opening the group chat interface, messages popped up one after another:
Cheng Ziwei: "@Shen Yuyan @Bai Menglin @Ji Yingying, I just heard you're all in Hong Kong now? Wow, the three best girls in our class are getting reunited!"

"Yingying and Yuyan went to Hong Kong too? Are they both on business trips?"

"It's a pity I'm so busy with work, otherwise I definitely would have gone too. I live in Shenzhen, it's so close."

...

Shen Yuyan raised an eyebrow and directly opened Ji Yingying's Moments.

Sure enough, a post popped up; it had been published two hours earlier.

[Ji Yingying: I'm excited to be in Hong Kong for a business trip and to meet two of my high school friends.]

Below is an old high school photo—a group photo of her, Bai Menglin, and Shen Yuyan.

She is youthful and radiant, with striking beauty.

Clearly, this high-spirited high school rival has begun to build a stage for his triumphant return.

In fact, her relationship with Ji Yingying has never been good.

In contrast to her, Ji Yingying comes from an extremely wealthy family. Both her parents are business owners, and their family assets exceed ten million yuan.

She is extravagant, loves wearing designer brands, and is arrogant; she is a typical "rich, beautiful, and successful young woman."

During her student days, Ji Yingying was extremely concerned about "being noticed" and often competed with her.

After graduating from high school, the two almost lost contact.

It's obvious that my trip to Hong Kong this time was for her.

Just then, another notification popped up in the group chat.

[Bai Menglin: "@Yuyan's trip wasn't really a business trip. She recently changed jobs and is now an assistant to the board of directors at a private equity firm headquartered in Hong Kong. That's impressive! It's in the IFC in Central. We'll probably be getting together more often from now on."]

The message caused an immediate uproar in the group chat.

Shen Yuyan's eyes flickered slightly, and the corners of her mouth quietly turned up.

Immediately afterwards, Ji Yingying sent a reply.

Ji Yingying: "@Yu Yan, you've kept this a secret! This is great news! I'll treat you tonight, the three of us can have a good get-together and celebrate!"

Shen Yuyan: "Since it's a celebration for me, of course I should treat."

[Ji Yingying: "I'm in charge of investor relations at the company, and I meet with a lot of clients. I'll arrange some of the resources in this area. How about the 'Huaxia Club' in Central, Hong Kong? You and Menglin can be there."]

As soon as he finished speaking, the group chat erupted in commotion again.

Many people were clearly unfamiliar with the name and went to search for it.

Within minutes, screenshots kept flooding the group chat.

Looking at the screenshots and explanations from her classmates, Shen Yuyan roughly understood the origin of this restaurant.

This is one of Hong Kong's most iconic high-end private clubs, located on floors 13 to 15 of the former Huaxia Bank Building in Central.

It adopts a strict invitation system, with membership fees once reaching as high as HK$15. Members are mainly financial elites, tycoons, and well-known figures in the entertainment industry.

It is a typical gathering place for capital and elite circles.

After considering for a moment, Shen Yuyan replied, "Okay, thank you Yingying, that's generous of you."

"Buzzing—"

A new message popped up.

Lin Muxue: "Shirley, I've read the email you sent. There are some parts I don't quite understand. Could you come to my office?"

Shen Yuyan glanced at the message, a slight smile playing on her lips. She got up, picked up her laptop, and walked outside.

I arrived at the office next door and gently knocked on the door.

"Luna," she greeted gently.

"Shirley." Lin Muxue sat behind her desk with an elegant posture, pointed to the seat next to her, "Come on, I have a few questions for you."

"okay."

After the two sat down side by side, Lin Muxue indeed asked questions one by one, from the structural explanation to the data logic, asking about everything in detail, and her tone was unusually sincere.

Shen Yuyan raised her eyebrows slightly, explaining while observing the other person's expression, but her heart couldn't help but stir.

Although Lin Muxue appeared "fierce and aggressive" on the surface, she was at least not secretive and was easy to deal with.

This sudden change of heart is quite perplexing.

I wonder what wicked thoughts she's harboring.

It was getting dark.

It's almost time to leave work.

Lin Muxue closed the documents in her hand, turned her head and smiled, "Thank you for your hard work, Shirley. I'll treat you to dinner tonight at Long Jingxuan. I'm sure you'll like it."

Shen Yuyan shook her head. "I'm sorry, Luna. Another high school classmate of mine just arrived in Hong Kong today, and we've arranged to have dinner together at the Huaxia Club tonight."

"Oh?" Lin Muxue raised an eyebrow, her smile remaining unchanged, and said, "Then forget it, I'll treat you another day."

"Hmm." Shen Yuyan glanced at her watch. "I need to pack my things and get ready to leave. I'm off now, bye-bye."

"Bye." Lin Muxue watched her retreating figure, her thoughts drifting slowly.

Huaxia Association?
She had heard about it before and was actually quite interested in joining in the fun.

At this moment.

"Ring ring—" The cell phone rang.

【Mo Xiangwan】

Lin Muxue answered immediately, "Hello, Sister Xiang Wan."

"Good evening, Mu Xue, are you off work?"

"Yes, I just finished cleaning up."

"That's right." Mo Xiangwan's voice was as gentle and steady as ever, "I've arranged for two people to accompany you to the LVMH private banquet tomorrow, to help you get to know more people."

"Okay, Sister Xiang Wan, thank you for your help."

"Don't mention it, they'll add you on WeChat later."

"I understand~ Thank you."

"Okay, get some rest, bye-bye."

"Bye-Bye."

The call ended not long ago.

A friend request popped up on the WeChat interface.

Lin Muxue's heart skipped a beat when she saw the nickname and profile picture.

[Bei Yuwei requests to add you as a friend.]

(End of this chapter)