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Chapter 631 The Emperor's Prestige, Jealousy

Yancheng International Airport.

Two black Mercedes-Benz vans bypassed the crowded public drop-off area and came to a smooth stop in front of the FBO (Fixed Base Operator) terminal.

The front door opened, and a tall, elegant figure stepped out first.

A classic urban woman's outfit, topped with a classic camel cashmere coat from Max Mara.

Her honey-colored long hair was neatly tied back.

She wore oversized Dior sunglasses that covered most of her face, revealing only her delicate jawline and a bright red lip.

The late autumn sun, carrying a faint warmth, fell upon her, casting a soft halo around her.

It exudes a charming urban sophistication.

Immediately afterwards, four more well-dressed young men and women got out of the van behind them.

They looked around curiously at the standalone terminal building, designed specifically for private and business jet passengers.

"It seems like Yancheng's FBO was built not long ago; this is my first time here."

"Yes, it was newly built last year. I've taken a private jet with my dad twice before."

"Tsk tsk, Brother Hang is truly knowledgeable."

Zhou Hang smiled, but his gaze couldn't help but fall on the sexy figure not far ahead. "This time, I got a direct flight from Yancheng to London thanks to Mu Xue. Chartering such a trip is not cheap."

Others nodded in agreement.

They were all people who had studied in the UK, so they naturally had a concept of this price.

However, they are just ordinary rich kids. Even Zhou Hang, who comes from the wealthiest family, only has assets of a little over 100 million.

If they were to actually spend that money themselves, they would still feel the pinch.

"Xiaoxue, thank you so much."

Zhang Xi ran over to Lin Muxue with a grin and affectionately took her arm.

The "Snow Sugar Culture" project she co-founded with Lin Muxue has begun to turn a profit thanks to the popularity of the Yannan Short Drama Base, which makes her increasingly trusting of her friend.

For this trip, Lin Muxue once again took the initiative to "charter a plane" and bring them along for free.

This really made her look good in front of her friends.

"Hehe, it's nothing, no need to be polite." Lin Muxue took off her sunglasses, revealing a composed smile on her delicate and sculpted face.

She raised her hand to gather the strands of hair that had been blown about by the wind, her movement elegant and graceful.

Zhou Hang and Li Zhe were involuntarily drawn to it, their eyes filled with amazement.

Ground service staff in crisp uniforms walked over quickly.

They took their luggage from the driver.

The lead account manager greeted her with a respectful and warm smile, “Ms. Lin, good morning! Your crew is ready, and refreshments have been prepared for you in the lounge. Let me take you there.”

Lin Muxue nodded gently and stepped forward.

The other four quickly followed.

Soon, the account manager led them into a private VIP waiting room.

Freshly ground Blue Mountain coffee, a fresh fruit platter, and French desserts made that day…

The entire waiting room was filled with a luxurious style.

The group looked around and then sat down on the sofa one after another.

They started talking about London.

林沐雪很少开口，只是安静的品着咖啡。

Of course, the real reason was that she had never been to Europe or America and knew nothing about it.

But when you're out and about, you can't lose your imperial airs.

Silence is the best way to maintain an air of mystery.

After chatting for a while, Zhou Hang suddenly changed the subject:
"By the way, I just got some news. A few days ago, at a friend of a friend's birthday party, a lot of super awesome big shots showed up, and there was also a flash mob performance by the Echo girl group."

"Huh? Isn't Echo preparing for their tour? How come they're at a private party?"

"What big shot? Tell us quickly!"

Feeling the interested gaze that Lin Muxue cast his way, Zhou Hang's heart warmed.

Leaning slightly forward, he smiled and boasted, "I heard that there's Su Yu's former agent, Mo Xiangwan, the CEO of Tangzong Entertainment, Zheng Qiudong, the founder of Dejurenhe, and the CEO of a top Singaporean capital firm."

Upon hearing these identities and names, Zhang Xi and the others immediately widened their eyes, gasped in surprise, and began to discuss excitedly.

They had little understanding of business and finance; what truly shocked them was the connection between the name "Mo Xiangwan" and the top entertainment industry.

After all, artists like Su Yu and Echo are national-level superstars.

Seeing Lin Muxue, who had always been indifferent and aloof, now showing a strange expression, Zhou Hang's heart burned even hotter.

“There’s something even more impressive…” He paused, then said mysteriously, “You’ve heard of the Mellon and Kate families, right? One of the core heirs of the Kate family was even there that day. I heard her name is Anne Kate. My friend said her aura was so strong that he didn’t dare to speak.”

"Holy crap! Mellon? Kate? Really?"

"Is it the Kate Trust that manages trillions of dollars in assets? My dad bought their trust products in Hong Kong; they say it's the most stable in the world!"

"Anne Kate...what does she look like?"

The crowd instantly erupted, chattering excitedly about these unattainable gossips from top-tier wealthy families.

Zhou Hang watched all this with satisfaction, then turned his expectant gaze to Lin Muxue, waiting for her to show the same shock.

However, Lin Muxue simply picked up her coffee cup, gently blew on the steam, and looked at them with an indifferent expression.

This left him feeling frustrated.

He had just been pulled into that small group by Zhang Xi, and when he heard that he was going to London for a few days to spend Thanksgiving, he didn't really take it seriously.

For a rich second-generation like him, going abroad is as common as going to the next city.

If Peng Meilin and Li Zhe hadn't persistently persuaded him to come, he probably would have made an excuse to decline long ago.

But to everyone's surprise, Zhang Xi's friend Lin Muxue was actually so beautiful.

He's seen plenty of beautiful women—internet celebrities, models, stars—he's met them all.
But the Lin Muxue in front of me is completely different.

It's like a flower on a high mountain that can only be admired from afar and not touched.

In addition, there's the added prestige of being a "financial elite."

It held an indescribable attraction for him.

However, since they first met, the other party has always been very aloof, especially towards him and Li Zhe, who are both men.

However, this only fueled his enthusiasm.

He looked at Lin Muxue and said with a smile, "Muxue, I heard from Zhang Xi that you work in the financial industry, so you should know more about this than we do, right?"

“Oh right, I almost forgot. Xiaoxue works in investment, and her company has branches in Singapore and London.” Zhang Xi chimed in.

He noticed the gazes directed at him by the four people.

Lin Muxue's long legs unconsciously rubbed together slightly.

He tried his best to keep a calm and collected expression on his face, but inside he was overjoyed.

O(∩_∩)O haha~
They're here! They're here!
This isn't something I intentionally tried to show off; you guys just walked right into it!
She slowly put down her coffee cup, just about to say something.

A tall, blonde, blue-eyed Caucasian flight attendant strode in.

Standing slightly in front of Lin Muxue, he bowed slightly and said in English, "Ms. Lin, the plane is ready and you can board at any time."

Emperor Mu Xue felt slightly frustrated after her spellcasting was interrupted, but the thought of the upcoming private jet quickly lifted her spirits.

That makes sense. It just so happens that this plane belongs to Anne Kate. Once we get there, she can reveal her identity and definitely make a big splash!
Lin Muxue pursed her lips, stood up, and waved to the others, "Let's go, let's go upstairs and talk."

"Good good!"

"Let's go, let's go! This is my first time riding in a real private jet!"

"Me too, Xixi, take lots of pictures for me later!"

Suppressing their excitement, the group chatted as they quickly followed.

Led by the professional white flight attendant named "Nia," we passed through the dedicated security and border control lanes and walked a little further.

The view suddenly opened up.

An airplane sat quietly on the tarmac, its entire body white and its wingspan nearly 30 meters.

The sleek and elegant fuselage lines reflect a dazzling light in the sunlight, while the massive engines and towering T-tail fins showcase the power and prestige of this top-of-the-line business jet.

“Ms. Lin and guests,” Nia bowed slightly and introduced in a gentle voice, “Today’s flight is a Gulfstream G650ER, with an estimated flight time of 10 hours and 20 minutes. The captain is David Lott, a retired pilot from the Royal British Air Force, who has over 15,000 hours of flight experience. Ground reception and VIP access at London Heathrow Airport have also been fully arranged.”

“Gulfstream G650ER?” Zhou Hang’s voice changed slightly as he immediately explained to the others, “This is no ordinary business jet. It’s an ultra-long-range flagship, the world’s top-of-the-line model, capable of flying directly from Yancheng to New York.”

The key issue is that the flight cost for this thing is over ten thousand yuan per hour.

"Is it so expensive?"

Zhang Xi asked cautiously, "Xiaoxue, you... you chartered such an expensive plane? This trip must have cost 150 million, right?"

Lin Muxue smiled and casually uttered the lines she had prepared beforehand: "Don't worry, it's not a chartered flight. It's a friend of mine who's currently on vacation in China, and since her plane was free, she had her crew fly over to pick me up."

"My friend's...this is...a private jet?!"

"Private jet?"

These words exploded in their minds like a bomb.

Business jets and private jets represent completely different things.

The former is consumption, a service that can be bought with money; while the latter is class, a true symbol of status for the top elite circles.

To maintain such a top-of-the-line private jet requires financial, material, and personal resources that are far beyond the reach of their family.

The fact that Lin Muxue could become friends with such a person shows that her level is far above theirs.

Even Zhang Xi, as a friend, was startled at this moment.

Feeling the gazes cast upon him by the crowd, a mixture of shock, awe, and curiosity.

Lin Muxue's chest rose and fell slightly, feeling as if every pore on her body was opening up, her mind clear, and her spirit refreshed.

It's been a long time since I've shown off, this feeling is really great!

However, this is just the beginning.

"Let's go, let's go in first." Lin Muxue raised her head and, led by Nia and another flight attendant, was the first to step onto the gangway.

Everyone quickly composed themselves and followed them into the cabin.

This doesn't feel like an airplane cabin at all; it's more like a top-of-the-line private suite in the sky.

Hand-stitched Italian leather sofas, precious black walnut wood veneer, a full-size kitchen even equipped with Gaggenau kitchen appliances used in Michelin-starred restaurants… Every detail is impeccable.

Zhang Xi and the others immediately became reserved, even walking with lighter steps.

"Wow, what a beautiful wine cabinet! It's full of top-quality wines."

Zhang Xi, whose family runs a liquor business, sighed and was immediately drawn to the gleaming little bar, stopping in her tracks.

Her gaze quickly fell on an inconspicuous detail next to the wine cabinet.

On that crystal-clear cup holder, carved from a single piece of crystal, below each unique card slot, a name is etched in elegant cursive English.

“Anne Kate?” she said subconsciously, then exclaimed in surprise, “This name… how come it’s the same as the Anne Kate that Zhou Hang just mentioned?”

Zhou Hang was also stunned. He immediately stepped forward and froze.

"This... really is..."

Just then, Peng Meilin, who was standing next to her, suddenly exclaimed, "Taylor Buddy! Director Kim?!"

Attracted by her sudden scream, even Zhang Xi and Zhou Hang, who were still stunned by the name "Anne Kate," immediately turned around to look.

The next second, they were dumbfounded.

On the cabin wall panels, a dozen or so exquisitely framed photos are hung in a staggered manner.

The subject of all the photos is the same blonde, blue-eyed, stunningly beautiful white woman with a devilishly hot figure, who looks to be under thirty years old.

What made them even more suffocated were the people she was photographed with.

It boasts pop divas like Taylor Swift, political figures like current and former US presidents, and business giants like Musk, Buffett, and Kim Mi-so, who are capable of shaking the global economy…

Lin Muxue was also deeply moved and excited by these photos.

Although I always knew Anne Kat was awesome, I didn't realize she was this awesome.

This really makes Empress Muxue look good!
Inside the cabin, the air suddenly became quiet, with only the suppressed, rapid breathing of the passengers remaining.

It wasn't until flight attendant Nia approached and asked them in a gentle voice what drinks they would like that everyone snapped out of their daze.

Zhou Hang pointed to one of the solo photos and asked in a hoarse voice, "Mu Xue, is this your friend?"

Zhang Xi's throat bobbed, and she whispered, "I just saw so many names 'Anne Kate,' who is she...?"

Lin Muxue chuckled softly and nodded gracefully.

In a calm, almost matter-of-fact tone, she said, "Yes, she is the one you just mentioned, Anne Kate."

She paused, then smiled warmly at her red lips. "Annie and I have a very good relationship. We're not just work colleagues, but also very close friends. When I went to London this time, she even arranged for a friend to host me there."

Zhou Hang, Zhang Xi, and the others were speechless for a moment, their minds blank.

I never expected Lin Muxue to have such a powerful presence!

Anne Kate sent her private jet to pick him up and arranged for friends to entertain him.

At this moment, in their eyes, Emperor Muxue's prestige had been infinitely elevated.

It was shrouded in a mysterious aura belonging to the top circle.

Lin Muxue's toes curled slightly inside her high heels.

She wasn't lying; she just exaggerated a little bit.

After all, they almost slept in the same bed with Tang Song.

From this perspective, they could be considered "potential bed partners".

Calling someone a good friend isn't too much to ask, is it?
The Gulfstream G650ER glided smoothly on the runway, accompanied by the roar of its engine, like an elegant white falcon soaring into the sky.

The plane pierced through thick clouds, below which stretched a vast sea of ​​clouds, and above, a clear, azure sky.

Flight attendant Nia poured everyone a glass of top-quality salon champagne.

The golden liquid rises in a Baccarat crystal glass with delicate, persistent bubbles, sparkling like crushed diamonds.

Lin Muxue raised her glass and smiled calmly, "Cheers, to our trip to London."

She brought the rim of the cup to her lips and took a small sip.

The cool liquid glides over the tongue, carrying the complex aromas of refreshing citrus and toasted bread. Its silky texture and lingering aftertaste instantly awaken every taste bud.

Facing the dazzling sunlight streaming through the cloudless sky outside the window, Lin Muxue leaned back lazily on the soft leather sofa, her legs elegantly crossed.

He exudes a sophisticated sense of relaxation.

During this trip to London, showing off was naturally a constant presence, but it wasn't the whole story.

She was very clear about her main mission:
First, thoroughly understand the entire process of international flights of private jets to prepare for future service to the Tang and Song dynasties;

Secondly, take advantage of the Imperial College London alumni association opportunity to truly step into an international elite network;
Third, conduct on-site visits to understand the current preparation status of Rongliu Capital's London branch and obtain first-hand information.

Now, with that scheming bitch Shen Yuyan watching her like a hawk, she's constantly on edge, never daring to let her guard down.

……

Shenzhen, Tangyi Precision.

The conversation in the meeting room had unknowingly lasted for nearly an hour.

As noon approached, Ouyang Xianyue glanced at her watch and took the initiative to end the conversation.

He invited Wenruan to dine at the restaurant.

In a private Chinese restaurant on the top floor of Building T7, No. 1 Shenzhen Bay, the two sat facing each other, with a magnificent view of the bay area outside the window.

Ouyang Xianyue didn't bring up the topic of "Tang Jin Family Office" again, but instead chatted with Wen Ruan about art, wine and travel.

She is knowledgeable, insightful, and full of mature wisdom and personal charm.

But Wenruan remained tense, her previous excitement and joy gone.

Although Ms. Ouyang spoke gently and acted elegantly, her dissatisfaction with Director Jin was practically written all over her face.

This "special advisory seat" was completely different from what she had imagined.

Recalling the events of the past, Wenruan was heartbroken.

I was tricked by them! And now I'm being blamed for something terrible!
The key point is... this time, she actually took the blame herself!
At first, she did have her own ulterior motives.

She could be a lazy bum, indifferent to how much fame and fortune she could gain from the Tang and Song dynasties.

But she is, after all, a normal woman, and a mature 30-year-old woman, and she will inevitably think about her future children.

She doesn't want her child to be in a marginalized and awkward position within the complex family system of the future.

Tangjin is more than just a company or a fund.

It is a true joint family office.

Joining the core decision-making team was the best guarantee she could secure for her child.

But now it seems that this road is far more dangerous than she imagined.

At 1:30 p.m., lunch was coming to an end.

On the eve of parting.

Ouyang Xian Yue suddenly grabbed her hand and said softly, "Wen Ruan, there's one more thing I hope you can do me a small favor for."

Upon hearing this, Wen Ruan's eyelids twitched involuntarily, and alarm bells rang in her mind. "Ms. Ouyang...please speak."

Ouyang seemed to see through her thoughts and shook his head with a smile. "Don't be nervous, it's really just a small favor. My grandfather's health has been getting worse these past two years, so... I was thinking of having Tang Song accompany me to Chengdu at the end of the month to see him."

"Ah... Don't worry, I will tell Tang Song, and please give my regards to the old man as well."

"Yeah, byebye."

"Bye."

I watched as Wenru's gentle figure disappeared into the elevator.

After a brief pause, Ouyang Xian Yue turned around, her eyes filled with an ambiguous emotion.

The secretary quickly approached, "Chairman Ouyang, Miss Su Yu has arrived and is waiting for you."

Ouyang Xian Yue nodded slightly, and instead of returning to the company upstairs, she went back to the restaurant.

Accompanied by his secretary, he arrived at a private room at the far end.

Push the door open and enter.

Inside the private room, the main lights were not turned on; only a few ambient spotlights were left on.

A solitary figure sat alone in a round-backed chair by the window, his back to the door, gazing quietly out the window in a daze.

She wore a simple white dress without any patterns, and her long, jet-black hair was casually draped over her shoulders, with the ends dyed a light silver-gray.

She has a sexy and alluring figure, possessing an indescribable charm.

She sat there quietly, like a jade statue sculpted from frost and snow, so beautiful it seemed unreal.

“Wen Ruan has already left, and it won’t be easy to get her to step forward on her own initiative.”

Ouyang Xian Yue's voice broke the silence.

Su Yu's shoulders twitched slightly, and she slowly turned around. "That's normal. Thank you, Sister Ouyang."

“You’re welcome,” Ouyang Xian Yue said, sitting down opposite her and gracefully pouring herself a cup of tea. Her tone was as calm as if she were discussing the weather. “I’m not just doing this for you. A healthy committee with internal checks and balances is essential for Tang Jin’s long-term development.”

Su Yu leaned back in her chair and didn't continue the topic.

Ouyang Xian Yue picked up her teacup and gently blew on the steam. "Have you made up your mind?"

“Yes, it’s decided.” Su Yu raised her head. “Tonight, I will officially go to see Liu Qingning and get to know her.”

Ouyang Xian Yue looked at her, her fingertips slowly tracing the warm surface of the cup. "When you meet, you can first talk about the 'Xuanji Light Realm' project cooperation. There's no need to reveal everything about Tang and Song."

"Yes, I know what I'm doing," Su Yu said softly.

But in her mind, she was recalling the video of Tian Jing's birthday party that Mo Xiangwan had sent her, and that Tang Song who was both familiar and unfamiliar.

And his meeting with Kim Mi-so next month.

An inexplicable sense of urgency weighed heavily on her nerves.

She hesitated for a moment, then suddenly spoke again:
"Liu Qingning's birthday is the day after tomorrow, and she's flying back to Jinan tomorrow. It seems she wants to spend it with Tang Song in her hometown."

She paused, picked up her teacup, her gaze falling on the shimmering tea, and added the last sentence: "Tang Song will definitely tolerate her willfulness and go back with her. After all, she was the only leading lady in his entire youth."

Ouyang Xian Yue glanced at her, her voice still calm: "You're getting jealous again, that's not good."

Su Yu didn't speak, picked up the teacup, and drank the slightly cool tea in one gulp.

Jealous? Definitely.

Who wouldn't be jealous of her?

(End of this chapter)