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Chapter 720 A Complete Show of Pretending to Be Cool
The footsteps and conversations in the corridor gradually subsided.

Lin Muxue and Mayor Li's group disappeared at the entrance of the Chang'an Hall next door.

Inside the Peony Hall, the silence born of reverence suddenly exploded like a drop of water being poured into boiling oil.

"Buzzing—"

The heated discussion, like a swarm of bees emerging from their hive, swept through the entire gathering of relatives.

"My God! Did I see that right? Was that really Mayor Li?!"

"They shook hands with Baoshan! They shook hands with them personally! My goodness, that's an incredible honor!"

"Xiaoxue... what exactly is Xiaoxue doing now? Judging from the tone of her words, what kind of 'capital' is she representing in this inspection tour of Chang'an?"

"I heard it's called... Rongliu Capital? Wow, that name sounds really impressive!"

...

For a moment, everyone blushed and stared wide-eyed.

He was so excited that he couldn't speak coherently.

Some of the relatives who had previously looked down on Xiaoxue and said behind her back that she was "messing around outside" and laughing at her for not doing her job properly, all changed their expressions at this moment.

Someone awkwardly straightened his clothes and forced a smile: "Oh dear, this girl has been smart since she was little. I always knew she was going to amount to something!"

"Yes, yes! In our family, Xiaoxue is the most clever and skillful!"

Second Aunt Wang Suyun grabbed Wang Suxia, who was still in a state of malfunction.

Her voice trembled: "Suxia! You old hag! Your second daughter has become so successful, how come you didn't tell us a word?! You kept it a secret for too long!"

"I...I don't know either..." Wang Suxia's mind was still blank until this moment, and she could only mutter to herself unconsciously.

She looked at her husband Lin Baoshan's hand, the one that Mayor Li had just shaken, and her mind kept replaying the image of her daughter Xiaoxue in her dazzling white suit, surrounded by important figures like a star.

Peng Xiaomeng, who was standing to the side, was holding her child. Her face was pale, but her heart was in turmoil.

Half of it was icy fear, and the other half was burning ecstasy.

What terrified her was that her sister-in-law, whom she had always looked down upon and complained about behind her back, had suddenly risen to prominence and become a "big shot" whom she could not even look up to.

Thinking back to the harsh words she had said and the little tricks she had made at home (preventing her in-laws from giving her money), she was afraid that Lin Muxue would hold her accountable later.

But the ecstasy is also real.

No matter what, she is still her husband's younger sister.

As long as she can climb this incredibly high branch, her husband's precarious job, her son's future, and even her own job...

Has everything taken a dramatic turn for the better?

She glanced at Lin Muchuan, who was equally stunned beside her, bit her lip secretly, and immediately made a decision.

She forced a gentle and virtuous smile onto her face: "Oh, Mu Chuan, I'm going to feed Dudu so he won't disturb everyone here later."

After saying that, she picked up her child, lowered her head, and hurriedly left the banquet hall, heading towards the hotel's mother and baby room.

What she is most grateful for now is that she still has a baby who is being breastfed.

This child is, after all, Xiaoxue's nephew.

Even if I said something unpleasant before, with this blood relationship, there is always room for maneuver and a way out.

Just as all the relatives were still reeling from the shock and disorientation, a series of footsteps approached from afar.

Zhao Peng and his family walked over quickly.

This time, however, the expressions on their faces were completely different from the polite distance and hidden arrogance they displayed before.

Zhao Changhong, in particular, had a face full of enthusiasm, even with a hint of deliberate flattery in his smile.

He walked straight up to Lin Baoshan and Wang Suxia, grasped Lin Baoshan's hand which was still unsure of what to do, and spoke with a tone full of amazement and awe:

"Brother Baoshan! Your Xiaoxue... no, President Lin! She's truly remarkable! A real phoenix!"

"There were so many people around earlier, I was a bit negligent. I apologize to you, Old Zhao! Here, I'll punish myself with three drinks!"

After saying that, he actually picked up a glass of baijiu on the table, tilted his head back and gulped it down in one go. His cheeks turned red instantly after he finished drinking.

Zhao Peng quickly stepped forward, bowing slightly to Wang Suxia and Lin Baoshan, his voice utterly sincere: "Uncle, Aunt. I'm so sorry for the rudeness earlier!"

Shi Mengjia stood to the side, her heart filled with emotion.

From a young age, she secretly competed with her cousin Lin Muxue, who was a year younger than her and equally beautiful.

She believed that her family background, education, and job were far superior to the other party's, and therefore always maintained a secret sense of superiority.

But just now, when she saw Lin Muxue, surrounded by the mayor and provincial officials, walking calmly out of the light and shadow.

All her sense of superiority shattered instantly.

Jealousy was certainly present, but more than that, there was disbelief and incomprehension.

She couldn't understand how her clumsy and somewhat vain cousin, whom she remembered, had become such a powerful figure.

Then, she glanced at her fiancé and future father-in-law's unprecedentedly attentive manner and her eyes darted around.

His mind immediately became active.

Although she married Zhao Peng, she didn't actually have much status in the family, especially in front of her domineering future mother-in-law.

Take, for example, the seating arrangement at this engagement banquet.

The man's business partners and friends from government agencies are naturally seated at the head table and in the VIP seats.

The women's relatives, the Shi and Lin families, all came from Zhouxian Town.

When the arrangements were made, Zhao Peng's family naturally assumed that they would be "automatically" seated at one of the tables in the corner near the entrance.

The reason is that it is convenient to come and go, and one will not appear timid or impolite in front of those "important people".

This was perfectly reasonable, but unexpectedly, it was this unintentional arrangement that allowed them to witness all the highlights of Lin Muxue's appearance.

But at the same time, this also starkly demonstrates that the Zhao family didn't really take her relatives on her maternal side seriously.

But now, with Xiaoxue's arrival, the significance is completely different!

Even the so-called distinguished guests from the Zhao family, such as that Director Feng who made a fleeting appearance, had to follow behind Xiaoxue with utmost respect.

They were distinguished guests received by provincial leaders!

She stepped forward and affectionately took her future mother-in-law's arm.

With a perfectly balanced mix of grievance and coquettishness on her face, she said, "Mom, look at this seating arrangement... My aunt and uncle are sitting here, so far from the main table. It won't be convenient for them to toast and talk later. How about... we move everyone to one of the tables in front?"

Zhao's mother was stunned upon hearing this and had not yet had time to react.

Zhao Changhong, standing nearby, immediately slapped his thigh, his face full of regret and self-reproach:
"Oh dear! Look at my brain! It's all my fault! I didn't think it through! I didn't think it through at all!"

"Jiajia is right! This has to be changed!"

He immediately turned around and shouted loudly to the hotel manager not far away, "Waitress! Manager! Come here quickly!"

Then, under Zhao Changhong's personal command.

The entire banquet hall back area began to bustle with activity.

The two tables of relatives of Shi Mengjia's mother were respectfully led by the waiter to the area next to the main table.

Wang Suxia, Wang Xiangtong, Zhao Hui, and others were passing by the table where Zhao's business partners were having a meal.

They watched as those "big shots" who had previously ignored them now stood up, their faces beaming with polite and friendly smiles.

Only then did I belatedly realize—

Xiaoxue only made a brief appearance in front of everyone and said a few words.

That was enough to elevate their entire family to the top in this feast that originally didn't belong to them.

The immense sense of honor made everyone feel dizzy and overwhelmed with mixed emotions.

Meanwhile, more details about Lin Muxue and the government reception banquet next door spread like wildfire throughout the hall.

"Have you heard? The strategic project next door is led by the Ministry of Energy and Tangyi Precision!"

"I heard that the total investment in that 'Western Photovoltaic New Energy Industrial Cluster' is in the hundreds of billions!"

"The Rongliu Capital that Xiaoxue works for is the financial institution that was invited to invest in our hometown! She herself is the company's assistant, a proper senior executive!"

……

The relatives listened with great excitement and discussed it enthusiastically.

They may not know "Rongliu Capital", but who hasn't heard of "Tangyi Precision"?
That's one of the top tech companies in China! You see it in the news every day!
The leading enterprise in that huge industrial park in Chang'an High-tech Zone is Tangyi Precision's western manufacturing base.

Everyone who works there is a top talent; it's something to be proud of!
Just as they were discussing.

A guest at the next table suddenly stood up, picked up his wine glass, and walked over.

The man looked to be in his forties, wearing gold-rimmed glasses, with a refined and scholarly demeanor; he was clearly a successful person.

He went straight to Lin Baoshan's side, a warm smile on his face: "This must be Mr. Lin's father, right? Hello, hello, I'm Zhang Tao from CITIC Securities. I have some business dealings with Mr. Zhao. I didn't expect that Mr. Lin of Rongliu Capital is also from Chang'an. Your daughter is truly young and promising, with a limitless future!"

The relatives present were flattered and immediately stood up to reciprocate.

Cousin Wang Zhaohui mustered his courage and cautiously asked, "Um... Mr. Zhang, if I may ask, what kind of company is Rongliu Capital? Is it very powerful?"

Zhang Tao was taken aback upon hearing this, then chuckled and said, "It's more than impressive. Rongliu Capital is headquartered in Hong Kong and is an internationally renowned private equity fund with total assets under management approaching 100 billion RMB."

He paused, his tone full of amazement: "For President Lin to become the assistant to Rongliu Capital at such a young age, he is truly an exceptional individual!"

"Hundreds of billions... RMB?!"

This word, like a bomb, exploded in the already fragile understanding of the relatives.

Aunt Wang Suyun's hand trembled, and with a "clatter," the chopsticks in her hand fell straight to the ground.

Lin Muchuan, the older brother, sat there stiffly, his ears ringing.

He thought of his precarious job, his wife's nagging about his "incompetence," and the embarrassment of having to budget even for a pack of cigarettes when he left the house...

Comparing himself to his sister at that moment, a wave of immense shame and helplessness overwhelmed him.

Zhang Tao exchanged a few more polite words before taking his leave.

But the shock he brought, like the aftershocks, lingered for a long time.

Next, a number of important figures who had previously looked down on them began to approach them, offering toasts and engaging in conversation, their words filled with politeness and flattery.

Wang Suxia and Lin Baoshan, two ordinary rural people, had never seen such a scene before. They could only stand up and sit down helplessly, holding their wine glasses, repeatedly saying, "I dare not accept such praise."

The immense sense of glory, being looked up to by the entire audience, made their faces flush with excitement.

I've never been this glamorous in my entire life.

At noon, the engagement banquet began on time.

The stage lights were dazzling, and balloons and floral arrangements created a soft glow.

The emcee was giving a warm and enthusiastic opening speech.

However, amidst the lively music, Wang Suxia's expression grew increasingly uneasy.

She grabbed her husband Lin Baoshan's arm, her palms sweating profusely.

She leaned close to her husband's ear, her voice trembling, "Baoshan, tell me... does Xiaoxue still hate us? She didn't even call us 'Mom and Dad' when we met just now..."

Upon hearing this, Lin Baoshan, who had been beaming with joy, felt his heart sink and his smile gradually froze.

He remained silent for a long while.

He originally thought that Xiaoxue's willingness to come back to attend Jiajia's engagement party was a way of giving the family a way out, and that they were preparing to reconcile.

But now that I think about it carefully, she might really have just come by "on the way" because of work.

If it were their stubborn yet sensible daughter Xiaoxue from before, they could still use their status as parents to talk to her after not seeing her for two years.

If the family closes the door, whether they argue or fight, a few kind words and some coaxing, and giving their daughter the savings they've accumulated over the past two years, might be enough to make things go smoothly.

But now...

Just thinking about that daughter who was surrounded by the mayor and countless elites, exuding an aura that kept strangers at bay.

The two of them felt a growing sense of unease and apprehension.

The sense of glory that had just risen within him vanished in an instant.

Wang Suxia, in particular, gradually turned pale.

After that big argument in Yancheng, her daughter blocked all her contact methods, and the mother and daughter completely severed their relationship.

She knew that her family owed her daughter something, but the dignity and reserve that belonged to an elder made her unable to swallow her pride and take the initiative to apologize and make peace.

Later, her daughter-in-law became pregnant, and she came from her hometown to help take care of her. Then her grandson was born, and before she knew it, two years had passed.

Two years is enough time to change a lot of things.

What exactly did Xiaoxue go through, and why did she become like this?

As parents, they knew nothing.

Guilt, fear, stinging pain, heartache, inner turmoil...

……

The atmosphere at the engagement party was getting more and more lively.

The atmosphere was lively, with clinking glasses and a cacophony of voices.

Suddenly, a commotion arose from the side door near the main stage, and the previously noisy banquet hall gradually quieted down.

"Xiaoxue! Xiaoxue is back!"

"Suxia, Baoshan, your second daughter is here!"

The relatives stood up excitedly, pointing in that direction like iron filings drawn to a magnet.

Wang Suxia and Lin Baoshan also quickly stood up, nervously clenching their hands, and looked over.

Then they saw Lin Muxue, who had finished her official duties, walk in alone through the side door.

She carried a black and gold handbag that shimmered with the luster of leather, and her white suit gleamed almost blindingly under the dazzling lights of the banquet hall.

Zhao Changhong and the others immediately greeted him with beaming smiles, their attitude almost fawning, much more exaggerated than when they had greeted Director Feng earlier.

Jiajia, lifting her skirt, ran up affectionately, snatched the microphone from the emcee, and handed it to her: "Xiaoxue! You've finally arrived! Come on, beautiful lady, you're the pride of our whole family now. Come up and say a few words of blessing to me, so I can share in your glory!"

Lin Muxue gracefully took the microphone, her voice carrying clearly throughout the banquet hall through the speakers: "Jiajia, Zhao Peng, congratulations. I wish you a long and happy marriage."

After saying that, she opened the black and gold Birkin bag in silence and took out a signature red jewelry box.

"Just a small token of my congratulations on your engagement."

"Thank you Xiaoxue."

Jiajia excitedly accepted it with both hands.

Encouraged by her best friend, she opened the gift box.

"Wow--!"

A suppressed gasp rang out.

The emcee, being quick-witted, immediately stepped forward and loudly exaggerated the atmosphere into the microphone: "My goodness! It's a classic Cartier LOVE bracelet! This one is worth over 40,000! Mr. Lin truly has extraordinary taste; this blessing is truly substantial!"

Loud applause erupted.

The relatives' eyelids twitched when they heard the amount.

Peng Xiaomeng, who was holding Dudu, had some red eyes.

She used to sell cosmetics at a department store counter and had worked with some customers who could afford luxury goods.

Of course I know about this bracelet.

Cartier! Over 40,000!

Lin Muxue simply smiled faintly, as if she were giving away an ordinary gift rather than a luxury item.

Wang Suxia stared at her daughter on the stage, so exquisite and expensive, seemingly radiating light, her gaze momentarily dazed.

She seemed to still remember the little girl from many years ago, clinging to her leg, crying and making a fuss, wanting only a new set of clothes for the New Year.

In the blink of an eye... how did it become like this?

It has become so unfamiliar, so distant.

Surrounded by a crowd, Lin Muxue was respectfully invited to the front row of relatives' seats, where she gracefully sat down in the main seat that had been reserved for her.

"Xiaoxue, I'm sorry..." Wang Suxia looked at her daughter, who was so close to her, and finally couldn't hold back her tears. Her voice choked with sobs.

Lin Muxue pursed her lips tightly, refusing to look at her mother's face, which was filled with guilt.

She simply took a tissue from the tissue box on the table, expressionless, and handed it over.

The voice was very soft: "Wipe your tears. Today is Jiajia's engagement day, don't cry."

One sentence brought Wang Suxia's crying to an abrupt halt.

She took the tissue, lowered her head in shame, and large tears dripped onto the brand-new tablecloth.

Lin Baoshan and Lin Muchuan, who were standing next to him, also lowered their eyes silently, and Peng Xiaomeng didn't dare to breathe loudly.

Lin Muxue picked up the wine glass in front of her.

She glanced casually at the complex expressions on the faces of her relatives. A wave of intense pleasure washed over her, washing over her entire body.

Having just finished using the toilet, Emperor Muxue was unabashedly savoring the fruits of his victory.

Finally, the urgency to urinate disappeared.

"Little Snow!"

"cousin!"

"Oh, Xiaoxue, it's been so long!"

Relatives came forward one after another to greet him warmly and offered him a toast.

Lin Muxue responded appropriately with a gentle smile.

Then, her gaze fell on her cousin, Wang Zhaohui: "Cousin, I remember you're in the renovation business, right?"

Wang Zhaohui was surprised to be called out, and quickly nodded with a smile: "Yes, yes! I take on some renovation work in the city, small projects and home decoration."

Lin Muxue gently swirled her wine glass and said casually, "That's great. I just bought a second-hand apartment in Chang'an and I'd like to renovate it. How about I leave this job to you?"

"Oh! Okay! No problem! I guarantee you'll be satisfied! We're all family!" Wang Zhaohui was so excited that his face turned red.

The surrounding relatives instantly perked up, their eyes fixed intently on Lin Muxue.

Wang Suxia and Lin Baoshan's expressions suddenly froze.

She bought a house? Xiaoxue bought a house on her own?
The reason I broke up with my daughter was so that I could buy a house for my son.

They gave everything they had, even at the cost of their daughter's interests, just to barely manage to settle down a small family for their son in the city.

Now, without saying a word, her daughter has bought a house in Chang'an.

Lin Muchuan and Peng Xiaomeng's expressions instantly turned extremely awkward.

Aunt Wang Suyun asked in a loud voice, "Oh my! Xiaoxue, when did you buy a house in Chang'an? You didn't even tell the family about something so important!"

"Hehe, it's not a big deal. I just signed the contract last month, and I came back this time mainly to complete the transfer of ownership."

"Oh my! That's wonderful news!"

Unable to contain her curiosity, Xiang Tong's older cousin asked, "Xiao Xue, which neighborhood did you buy in?"

Lin Muxue smiled, her beautiful eyes sparkling, and her long legs gently rubbed against the table.

It's here; this is the moment she's been waiting for.

Xiaoxue is always a show-off; she offers the full package, and you can't wait even a day longer.

"Swan Bay is not far from here."

Upon hearing those three words, Wang Zhaohui exclaimed, "So it's Swan Bay. That's a really nice neighborhood. I even worked there before."

Immediately, many people looked down at their phones to check.

Soon, information poured in.

This is a genuine luxury residential area in Chang'an City, adjacent to the subway and a major commercial district, surrounded by parks and schools...

I'm getting a little envious just looking at it.

Aunt Wang Sumei clapped her hands excitedly: "Oh my, this is double happiness! Jiajia is engaged, and Xiaoxue is buying a house, it's truly a double celebration for our family! After dinner, let's go to Xiaoxue's house to take a look and get acquainted with the place!"

“Yes, yes, yes! Let’s go and get acquainted with the place!” The surrounding relatives immediately chimed in.

Lin Muxue looked into her parents' eyes, which were filled with cautious expectation.

A slow smile appeared on his lips, and he nodded.

She came back just for this moment, didn't she?

Returning home in glory, adorned with fine clothes, and bringing honor to her family, she wanted everyone to know that Xiaoxue was no longer the same person she once was.

They chatted for a while longer, dealing with some people from the Zhao family who came to strike up a conversation.

Lin Muxue stood up and said, "The leaders over there are waiting for me to discuss work, so I have to go over there first. I'll come back and chat with everyone properly after this is over."

"Hey, hey, business comes first!"

"Go quickly, go quickly, don't delay the important matter!"

Wang Suxia opened her mouth, wanting to say something to her daughter, but in the end, she didn't say anything.

He could only watch as his daughter, amidst a chorus of farewells, walked once again towards the adjacent "Chang'an Hall".

……

It was close to 2 p.m.

As the engagement party drew to a close, the welcome luncheon next door also came to an end.

Lin Muxue returned to the Peony Hall, slightly tipsy.

The relatives immediately crowded around, and after a warm exchange of greetings...

We are getting ready to depart for a visit to "Swan Bay".

Lin Muchuan seemed a little flustered and stepped forward to ask, "Xiaoxue, how...how are you going to get there? Or perhaps..."

"Xiaoxue, shall we ride in my car?" Cousin Xiang Tong enthusiastically pulled out her car keys.

Jiajia added, "My car can also carry passengers."

Lin Muxue shook her head calmly: "No need, I've already arranged a car. Let's all drive there directly, and meet at the west gate of the community."

Jiajia immediately said, "Okay. I've sent the location of Swan Bay to the group chat, everyone can use the navigation directly."

"okay!"

"receive."

Seeing the parents standing there awkwardly, at a loss for what to do.

Lin Muxue's heart softened, and she finally spoke up, "Brother, you drive your wife and Dudu along. I'll take Mom and Dad over."

"Okay, okay." Lin Muchuan nodded immediately.

Upon hearing Lin Muxue finally utter the words "Mom and Dad," Wang Suxia's eyes instantly welled up with tears, and she excitedly grabbed her husband's hand.

A group of more than ten people arrived in the hotel lobby on the first floor in a grand procession.

As soon as I stepped out of the revolving door, a middle-aged woman in a black uniform with a capable demeanor came to greet me.

"Hello, Ms. Lin, this is Anya."

"Hello, Anya." Lin Muxue nodded.

"Your car is ready, this way please."

Lin Muxue gestured for her parents to follow, while she walked ahead.

Next, we came to the drop-off area, where a two-tone Bentley was parked quietly.

The chauffeur had already opened the rear door.

The relatives looked at the expensive luxury car and the iconic logo on the front, and felt Xiaoxue's grand gesture; their expressions were quite interesting.

Anya opened the other rear door. Lin Muxue didn't get in first, but said to her parents, "You two sit in the back."

Wang Suxia and Lin Baoshan awkwardly said "Hey," and carefully sat down in the back row.

Lin Muxue gracefully walked around to the front and sat in the passenger seat.

"See you at the west gate of our community." She rolled down her car window and greeted her relatives who were still watching.

Amidst the complex gazes of amazement and envy from the crowd, the Bentley emitted a deep roar and smoothly drove away from the hotel.

……

Inside the car, the atmosphere was unusually quiet, even somewhat oppressive.

Wang Suxia and Lin Baoshan sat in large, soft leather seats.

Looking at the luxurious interior within easy reach, the exquisite wood grain, the cool metal buttons…

Feeling uneasy, I didn't know where to put my hands.

Wang Suxia wanted to speak to her daughter several times, but she swallowed the words back.

Lin Baoshan only awkwardly inquired about Xiaoxue's work and life a few times when the car had just started.

Seeing her daughter's indifferent and distant reaction, she didn't know what else to say.

Ultimately, it was they who wronged their daughter.

Especially seeing that after she completely broke away from them, she actually managed to live a life that they never even dared to dream of, all through her own abilities.

An immense sense of guilt weighed heavily on the couple's hearts like lead, burning through their very nerves.

They didn't even dare to ask their daughter how she had been these past two years, didn't dare to ask her why she had changed so much, and didn't dare to mention the money they had "misappropriated" to buy a house for their son.

Sitting in the passenger seat, Lin Muxue quietly watched the Chang'an street scene rushing past outside the window.

Out of the corner of her eye and in the rearview mirror, she could clearly see her parents' faces, which were filled with unease, anxiety, and guilt.

ten minutes later.

The Bentley stopped at the west gate of the Swan Bay residential complex.

A few moments later, several cars belonging to the relatives arrived one after another.

After getting out of the car, everyone looked at the impressive gatehouse and exquisite European-style garden landscape of the community and couldn't help but praise it repeatedly.

Lin Muxue took out an exquisite access card from her Hermès bag and swiped it lightly on the turnstile.

"drop--"

He led everyone into the residential area.

This was her first time here, but she had seen the photos online many times and knew the location of her apartment.

Wang Suxia followed closely behind her daughter, looking at the greenery and quiet, elegant environment of the community that was comparable to a park, and couldn't help but smile as she chatted with her relatives next to her.

Peng Xiaomeng held her son Dudu, her eyes filled with undisguised envy.

The neighborhood here is so much better than their cramped, low-income neighborhood outside the Third Ring Road.

Step into the elegant entrance hall of Building 6 and take the elevator.

Lin Muxue swiped her card again, and the elevator ascended smoothly.

"Ding--"

The elevator doors slid open slowly on the 23rd floor, revealing a private entrance hall with marble flooring and an elegant design.

This is a one-elevator-per-floor design, with the elevator lobby leading directly to the apartment.

Lin Muxue walked up to the heavy smart lock and gracefully entered the password.

With a soft click, she pushed open the heavy door, turned to the side, and gestured for everyone to come in: "Come in, everyone."

The relatives carefully stepped over the threshold and entered the large apartment.

The huge panoramic floor-to-ceiling windows offer a breathtaking view of the magnificent city skyline, the distant TV tower, and the faint outline of the ancient city walls, creating a scene resembling a flowing, giant painting.

The interior features a modern, understated luxury style, with every piece of furniture and every lamp exuding a low-key yet expensive feel.

The layout of four bedrooms, two living rooms, and three bathrooms is unbelievably spacious.

The most extravagant feature is the L-shaped viewing balcony that connects the living room and the master bedroom.

Although it was Lin Muxue's first time visiting this place in person, there was no excitement on her face, only the calm and composure of a homeowner returning to her own home.

But no one knew that her bladder was tightening slightly again.

Cool! So cool!
This is Chang'an.

It was the city center where she had always longed to settle down since she was a child.

Owning a large, single-level apartment here, seeing the envious and amazed expressions on the faces of my relatives, and listening to their praise…

This can be considered an ultimate compensation for the soul of Xiaoxue, who was once insecure and poor.

Her regrets were completely made up for at this moment.

That's why, even though she knew "Xiao Jing" was a pervert, she was still willing to play those shameful games with Tang Song.

Deep down, she was indeed very grateful to that rich and beautiful woman.

"This...this is too big!" Aunt Wang Suyun exclaimed loudly as she stood in the center of the living room.

"Xiaoxue, how big is this area? It must be at least two hundred square meters!"

"This must be what city people call a 'large single-level apartment'! It's even more spacious than our two-story house in the village!"

Lin Muxue took a deep breath and said calmly, "The property certificate says 180 square meters, but the balcony is a free gift. So the usable area is more than 200 square meters."

"Then...then this set will cost at least six or seven million!" Wang Chaohui asked in a trembling voice, "Xiaoxue, is this...a loan or cash?"

"I'd say it's a full payment."

"hiss--!"

The relatives gasped in amazement, and the way they looked at her had completely changed.

Xiaoxue's high status and the fact that she was received by government leaders are two different things.

But seeing her wealth firsthand, casually buying a seven-million-dollar mansion outright, is a different story altogether.

The latter's visual impact and shock are more direct and more domineering.

Wang Suxia and Lin Baoshan stood in the crowd, looking dazed, their hearts filled with mixed emotions.

Looking at their daughter, they felt a mixture of pride and guilt.

"Xiaoxue," Jiajia said with a smile, "you bought such a nice house in Chang'an, are you planning to settle down here?"

Her tone was affectionate, but her eyes gleamed with shrewdness.

What she hopes for most now is to get along well with this cousin.

Wang Suxia, Lin Muchuan, and the others immediately looked over expectantly.

Lin Muxue chuckled and shook her head: "Our company headquarters isn't here, so I'll definitely still be based in Yancheng. Buying this place is just to have a place to stay when I occasionally come back."

She paused, noticing the disappointed expressions on her parents' and brother's faces, and casually added, "Actually, besides this one, I also bought one in Shanghai."

"What?! Shanghai?"

"A house in Shanghai?!"

"Xiaoxue, come quick, do you have any photos?"

Lin Muxue took out her phone, opened the photo album, and entered the favorites folder she had prepared long ago.

The whole family immediately gathered around.

The first image to appear was a photo of the majestic twin towers of the Shanghai IFC.

Lin Muxue introduced it casually: "It's located upstairs in the IFC Mall in Lujiazui. It's not very big, only about 100 square meters. I mainly like the atmosphere of Shanghai and often go there for shopping and business trips."

"Lujiazui! My God!"

IFC Mall!

Lin Muxue gently swiped the screen, and the luxurious and exquisite interior decoration appeared before everyone's eyes.

Shi Mengjia couldn't help but widen her eyes and breathe rapidly.

Her and Zhao Peng's marital home was actually in a community of similar scale to Swan Bay, so things had always been relatively peaceful.

Even so, they were still incredibly envious of this top-notch luxury apartment in a first-tier city.

The relatives crowded together, beaming with excitement.

Lin Muxue continued to swipe the screen, and the next photo was a glamorous indoor group photo.

Two extremely beautiful women sat on the luxurious living room sofa.

The one on the left is Lin Muxue, and the one on the right...

"Bei Yuwei!!" Cousin Xiang Tong was the first to scream.

"Ah! Isn't that the big star?!"

"Oh my! It really is her! I saw her on that popular variety show before!"

"Xiaoxue! You...you...you know Bei Yuwei?!"

Lin Muxue gracefully locked her phone and tucked a strand of hair behind her ear.

Her movements were elegant, yet carried an air of effortless composure.

"Hehe, we're friends, I guess." She paused, then added with a half-smile, "But... Su Yu and I are closer, like best friends. I met Bei Yuwei because of her."

The air suddenly froze.

Looking at the faces of everyone frozen in shock, the corners of her lips curved slightly.

The resentment and grievances that had been building up in his heart seemed to be gradually dissipating at this moment.

(End of this chapter)