novelraw Chapter 189: Townhouse
Chapter 189: Townhouse
“Click—” The lights flickered as the car doors locked.
Lin Muxue, holding an armful of shopping bags, had a slight blush on her face and kept stealing glances at Tang Song.
Only after confirming he wasn’t angry did she sigh in relief.
She had gotten carried away earlier and had impulsively pounced on him.
In reality, she didn't know much about Tang Song; they had only met three or four times.
Most of her understanding came from notes on Little Red Book and Zhao Yaqian’s descriptions.
In her mind, he was a driven, highly efficient, excellent, disciplined, and generous man.
She knew he had a girlfriend now, who happened to be her good friend too.
Trying to make a move on him under these circumstances made her feel both fearful and ashamed; it was dishonorable.
For such a man, she wanted to maintain a good image, worried that showing her true self would make him lose interest.It was already 2 p.m., and the elevator was mostly empty.
Lin Muxue licked her lips and looked down. “Tang Song, earlier… I was just too excited and acted impulsively. To be honest, this is the best gift I've ever received.”
“It’s fine, I understand.” Tang Song smiled at her, finding her amusing.
If it weren't for this special instance, he might really think that Little Xue was an aloof and intellectual rich girl.
But now, every time he thought of the exaggerated comments above her head, it was quite the contrast.
Of course, judging by her previously indifferent replies on WeChat, this girl was indeed materialistic.
Though the system had already boosted her affection for him, Tang Song decided to use this to sharpen his emotional intelligence further and see what new tricks she’d pull.
“Ding—” The elevator doors opened slowly.
Lin Muxue looked up and smiled at him. “Goodbye, Tang Song. Let’s have a meal together sometime.”
“Bye~” Tang Song waved with a grin.
As she stepped out, Lin Muxue seemed to switch to a pre-set mode.
Head high, chest out, and steps confident.
She sashayed to the office, the clacking of her heels echoing in the hallway.
Logos of “LV” and “CHANEL” were boldly on display.
Colleagues near the front desk glanced at her with awe and envy.
Lin Muxue’s lips curled into a graceful smile, and she nodded. “Susu, Wenjie, Sun Yang… good afternoon.”
“Good afternoon, Muxue!”
“Did you go shopping? That’s a lot of stuff, all luxury brands!”
Sun Yang, seated at the front desk, immediately stood up with a delighted expression. “Muxue, you’re back.”
“The latest releases just arrived at the boutiques, so I went with a friend to check them out.”
As she spoke, she placed her shopping bags on the floor inside.
She had to admit, carrying so many items was heavy.
Wearing 7cm heels while lugging them around had been uncomfortable.
After pulling out her chair and sitting down, Lin Muxue stretched her legs out comfortably.
Quickly, a few female colleagues gathered around.
“Little Xue, I heard from Jiao Jiao that you got a Leboy black-silver calfskin? Can I see it?”
“And the Christmas palette, I was just thinking of getting one.”
...
Lin Muxue nonchalantly sorted through the bags and picked out the items.
Basking in the admiration and envy of her colleagues, she felt a rush of satisfaction.
Then she pulled out a black Vacheron Constantin bag, opened it carefully, and revealed a luxurious watch.
It was the highly regarded classic Overseas 2305V.
The sunburst satin-finished dial, a minute-track with a velvety texture, 18K gold markers, a diamond-set bezel, and interchangeable steel, alligator, and rubber straps.
Retailing at 2.3 million yuan, it was the ultimate status symbol.
All her bags combined were not as valuable as this watch!
To her, this was the pinnacle of luxury.
Lin Muxue was mesmerized.
Earlier, when helping to pick it out, she hadn’t known it would be hers. Now that it was, her mindset had completely shifted.
She felt it was the most beautiful gift she had ever received.
With a man like Tang Song, even just being friends was a tremendous blessing.
Still, as an “ambitious” woman, she wouldn’t stop there.
“Muxue, what watch is that? A Vacheron Constantin? It’s gorgeous!” Li Xuejiao peered over curiously.
Soon, several other admin colleagues crowded around.
Lin Muxue’s lips curled slightly as she calmly said, “It’s a Vacheron Constantin Overseas 2305V. I’ve been fond of rose gold dials recently, so I chose this one.”
She then took a photo with her phone.
One of the colleagues whispered, “Our Director Zhou wears an Overseas too, right? I didn’t know there was a women’s version; it’s stunning!”
“Director Zhou’s is a chronograph classic, around the same price, over two million.” Lin Muxue threw in a casual flex.
A collective gasp of awe echoed around her.
Previously, some female colleagues from other departments had privately mocked her for being all show and not actually wealthy.
But now, with this major splurge, the rumors were squashed.
Noticing their envious gazes, Lin Muxue smiled, removed her Cartier, and excitedly put on the Overseas.
She felt invincible, ready to flaunt to anyone.
After a while, her colleagues reluctantly dispersed.
Sun Yang, watching his beautiful and glamorous coworker, mustered his courage to invite her out when—
A steady male voice interrupted. Gu Cheng placed a beautifully wrapped fruit platter in front of her, adjusted his glasses, and said with a smile, “Muxue, I chilled the fruit I ordered for you in the fridge for an hour. It’s very refreshing.”
Sun Yang’s smile faded, and he stepped back.
In truth, many in the company admired Lin Muxue. His main appeal was his youth and good looks.
But as an administrative assistant handling basic tasks, he couldn’t compete with someone like Gu Cheng, a senior investment manager.
Lin Muxue glanced at Gu Cheng and pushed the fruit away politely. “No need, Brother Gu, I already ate at lunch.”
Gu Cheng paused, a bit taken aback.
Sun Yang couldn’t help but smile again. It seemed the goddess was equally aloof with everyone.
Plus, considering her wealth, she likely didn’t set the bar too high for boyfriends. His youth and looks gave him hope.
Just then, Lin Muxue chuckled lightly at him, “Sun Yang, you can get back to work. I’ll watch the front desk.”
“Oh, oh, okay.” Sun Yang quickly stood up and began tidying up.
Once everyone had left, Lin Muxue started going through her photos. The source of this content ɪs novel⚑fire.net
Snapshots in the luxury boutiques, next to the Bentley Continental, with the Leboy, the Overseas...
She arranged them neatly and set viewing permissions before posting them on her moments.
Then, she updated Little Red Book and Douyin.
Finally, she shared it in the “Socialite Group” she was part of.
Caption: “Boyfriend took me shopping, so happy.”
These groups included “old friends” from her days as a part-time model who knew her background well.
Now, having reached a new peak in her life, Lin Muxue longed to show off.
Quickly, the notifications lit up.
“Little Xue, you’ve made it big?”
“Wow! A Bentley Continental GT, 2305V…”
“Impressive, Little Xue. You’re doing so well now?”
...
Of course, there were mocking comments too.
“Bragging is free, I guess. Just last month in Shanghai, she needed help getting a ride coupon.”
“Got any pics of the boyfriend? Let’s see who’s spoiling you so much.”
...
A glint of resentment flashed in Lin Muxue’s eyes. After a moment’s hesitation, she posted a photo she had taken of Tang Song in the car.
His striking profile, tall and lean figure, bespoke tailored casual suit, and the luxurious Bentley interior.
The chat went silent before bursting into a flurry of praises.
Lin Muxue felt a pang of guilt, but seeing the responses, a grin broke through.
She recalled their kiss in the car and couldn’t help smacking her lips, wanting more.
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At Songmei Fashion.
In the general manager’s office.
“Our shop has passed the trial phase, and our overall rating is 4.9. This means that within four to five days of order confirmation, the funds will be credited. This greatly eases our financial pressure.”
“We’ve already contacted Jinxiu Commerce. Starting next month, we’ll be ordering popular items in bulk and gradually transitioning our shop.”
...
Gao Mengting sat beside Tang Song on the sofa, energetically reporting on work.
New sellers, even with high ratings, typically had a 14-day settlement period.
In the clothing industry, inventory and cash flow are the biggest challenges.
That was why she had struggled before.
With a shorter settlement cycle, they would only need to cover a week’s inventory, significantly reducing risk.
Tang Song leaned back and asked, “What about those new accounts I mentioned setting up?”
“They’re ready, and we’ve authorized them to go live anytime,” Gao Mengting hesitated before continuing, “I think we should focus on perfecting the Songmei Fashion account first. After all, we have limited funds, space, warehouse capacity, and staff.”
Despite her confidence in the company, she was practical and cautious.
Expanding now by opening new streaming channels felt risky and might backfire.
Tang Song shook his head. “Run those accounts as well. Also, the warehouse logistics is draining your energy; we need to address that and start hiring staff.”
His three new streaming studios were nearly ready, and the Growth Plan Task 1 was close to completion.
Preparations were essential for his project to flourish.
Gao Mengting bit her lip, met his serious gaze, and nodded firmly. “I’ll arrange it!”
Since they started their venture, Tang Song’s strategies had always proven correct.
If he decided, she would follow through.
They discussed tomorrow’s livestream details for a bit longer.
Suddenly, Gao Mengting leaned forward with a bright smile. “Starting today, payments for the orders we pushed are coming in. Isn’t that great?”
“That’s excellent!” Tang Song turned to her, spreading his arms dramatically. “Come on, partner. Let’s celebrate passing the trial phase with a hug!”
Gao Mengting giggled, playfully pushing against his chest. “Is President Tang harassing a female colleague again? I might tell everyone at the company.”
Tang Song shrugged and pulled a white gift box from a drawer, handing it to her. “A small present for you.”
Gao Mengting’s eyes widened, a blush spreading across her face. “Thank you.”
She accepted the box, seeing the black “CHANEL” logo. Opening it gently, a transparent glass bottle appeared.
Tang Song spoke softly, “Chanel Gabrielle, a light floral scent. Soft, elegant, yet bold and independent. It suits you.”
Her heart raced as their eyes met. The surprise gift, his rich voice, and those words—it was too much.
Gao Mengting closed the box, stood up, and opened her arms.
Tang Song smiled and hugged her, hands brushing her back as he embraced her, feeling her shapely figure.
A subtle, refreshing scent, a mix of shampoo, body fragrance, and sunshine, lingered.
Gao Mengting stiffened briefly but said nothing.
“Knock, knock, knock—” A sudden knock on the door made her push him away nervously. “I’ll go talk to Qingya about tomorrow’s livestream script.”
She quickly went to the door and opened it gently.
“General Manager Gao!” Finance Officer Sun Youguang greeted.
Gao Mengting smiled and nodded, walking out to the work area.
Sun Youguang stepped in, shut the door, and placed a document on Tang Song’s desk.
He began explaining the cost and expenses analysis and the current cash flow for the month.
Tang Song nodded while skimming through the document.
By projections, the company would be profitable by early next month, covering salaries, consumption, inventory, and more.
But to scale up quickly, he’d need to continue investing.
Planning the necessary funding was the next step.
...
After Sun Youguang left, Tang Song reclined in his chair and sipped his coffee.
He opened the system interface to check his profile.
【Player: Tang Song (53' Charisma)】
【Role: President of Songmei Fashion】
【Height: 182cm, Weight: 80kg】
【Constitution: 67, Stamina: 67, Agility: 60, Perception: 78】
Balance: 3.216 million yuan (60,000 renovation fund)
...
After an instance event, his charisma had increased by 1 point—a small but rewarding gain.
He opened the inventory to view his rewards.
【Reflection of Self】: Using this item grants you a small mirror. Gazing at it for 10 days consecutively lets you enter a dreamlike state, observing yourself from a third-person perspective—your appearance, gestures, interactions, behavior—helping you improve self-awareness and image. Perception +2, Agility +2.
Seeing the bonus of +2 to Perception, Tang Song clenched his fist.
His current Perception was 78 points; with the additional 2, he’d hit 80.
An 80 in Perception marked an elite threshold in the game. Most of the top recruits he found shared this stat.
The agility boost would help enhance sensory sharpness.
He selected the item and activated it.
His pocket felt a slight weight as a small object materialized.
Tang Song took it out—a finely crafted round mirror, about 5cm in diameter.
The front was a smooth glass surface, while the back featured a matte silver design with intricate engravings.
After admiring it for a while, he stowed it away and resumed work.
...
May 31, 2023, Wednesday, thunderstorm to overcast, 19–27°C.
Thunder rumbled, and misty rain fell.
Tang Song stood by the floor-to-ceiling window, enjoying the scene before returning to his disciplined routine.
At 7:40 a.m.
“Ding! Congratulations, Player, on completing the Challenge Task 【Impulse Spending】.”
Tang Song paused his posture correction exercise.
“Swish!” A soft light curtain appeared, lines of text scrolling.
【Reward Calculating...】
【Over the past 24 hours, you experienced the joy of spending without hesitation or second-guessing, uplifting your mood and pleasing yourself.】
【During the task, you maintained controlled spending based on genuine desire, aligning with the refined conduct of a heartthrob, triggering a hidden reward.】
【Two rewards have been merged automatically.】
【You have received: Shengyuan Scenic Residence*1】
【Shengyuan Scenic Residence*1】: Located in Qiaoxi District, Yan City, this 360-square-meter, fully-furnished townhouse comes with a sky garden, private yard, gym... a poetic retreat for luxury living. Property paperwork in process. Collect at Anjia Real Estate (Fengxin Road Branch) next Tuesday, June 6.
Unbelievable! He had triggered an extra reward, and it was a villa!
Tang Song quickly searched online.
Shengyuan Scenic Residence was one of the rare villa communities in the city, a prestigious old neighborhood of Yan City where the affluent resided.
Conveniently located, well-equipped, with first-class property management, and it was in a school district.
The community included six rows of three-story townhouses and fifteen small buildings.
Almost no villa properties were on the market.
Tang Song raised an eyebrow at its familiar address.
After a brief recollection, his eyes lit up.
Xie Shuyu’s home was in this neighborhood!
The more information he found, the more excited he became.
Such a villa would cost at least 14 million yuan!
A simple spending challenge had netted him an incredible reward, and Tang Song’s mood soared.
“Ding-dong—” A WeChat notification popped up.
【Lin Muxue: “Too bad it’s a rainy day today, so I’m working out at home. Just finished half an hour of cardio. Are you done training?”】
【Lin Muxue: “I love this disciplined and positive lifestyle. Keep it up.”】
【Lin Muxue: Selfie.jpg】
Tang Song couldn’t help but laugh at the photo of Lin Muxue, fully made up and posing.
She had learned about his morning training routine over dinner and was now trying to mimic him.
Zooming in, he noticed her outfit—form-fitting with yoga pants—looked quite eye-catching.
In his good mood from winning the townhouse, Tang Song casually transferred 5,000 yuan and commented, “Not bad at all, keep it up.”
“Buzz, buzz—”
【Lin Muxue: “Why the sudden transfer?”】
Tang Song replied with a smile, “I’m in a great mood and wanted to share my joy with you.”
The transfer was accepted immediately.
【Lin Muxue: “Thank you! I can definitely feel your happiness now. I’m really happy too!”】
【Lin Muxue: Selfie.jpg, Selfie.jpg...】