novelraw Chapter 234: Observer
Chapter 234: Observer
Yanjing Huating.
"So, you’re saying you want to help your parents but worry they’ll notice you have a lot of money—or worse, find out you can get plenty from Tang Song—and end up depending on you? That could cause trouble for Tang Song?"
"Exactly, you summed it up perfectly!" Zhao Yaqian nodded vigorously. "It’s not just my parents; it’s also some of my relatives. Ting Ting warned me that quite a few of them are a bit... reckless. And my family still owes them favors. I’m scared they’ll come to Yan City and put Brother Song in an awkward position."
After selling their house in the county, her family had moved to an old residence in the village. Many of her relatives lived there as well, including a few with less-than-stellar character who were prone to impulsive actions.
If word about her sudden wealth spread, it would undoubtedly lead to trouble. Some might even get jealous and set traps for her parents, leaving her to clean up the mess.
He Liting had warned her about this—there were people who specifically targeted demolition windfalls and nouveau riche families, using all kinds of schemes to make them cough up money.
Zhao Yaqian wasn’t particularly clever, but she was good at taking advice.
"Little Xue, you’re a professional in finance. Can you help me think of a solution?"
Lin Muxue licked her lips and said seriously, "It’s simple—just separate you and Tang Song from the equation."
"What do you mean?" Zhao Yaqian blinked her wide eyes."Give your mom my WeChat and tell her I’m an employee at a large financial company in Yan City. Say I’m your close friend and quite wealthy," Lin Muxue explained while patting her on the head. Smiling, she added, "For your sake, I’m willing to lend your mom ¥100,000 interest-free to start a restaurant. The loan will be between her and me."
"Ah! Yes, that’s perfect! I’ll transfer the money to you right now." Zhao Yaqian’s eyes lit up.
Lin Muxue waved her hand dismissively. "No need, Qianqian. I’ll cover this amount myself. Once your parents start making money, they can repay me. This way, if anything happens in the future, you can push the issue onto me without straining your relationship with your parents."
Hearing this, Zhao Yaqian was so moved she hugged her tightly. "Little Xue, you’re so good to me!"
Lin Muxue felt a pang of guilt as she looked at the genuine gratitude in the beautician’s eyes. She silently vowed: Qianqian, someone like Tang Song will always have foxes circling him. I’ll make sure to protect you from them.
Half an hour later.
"All done! The money’s been transferred to your mom’s bank account, and the electronic IOU is signed."
Zhao Yaqian let out a sigh of relief. "Thank you, Little Xue! If you ever need money, just let me know. I couldn’t have done this without you today."
Lin Muxue hesitated for a moment and then said softly, "Qianqian, I’ve actually run into a bit of a problem lately. I was hoping you could help me."
Zhao Yaqian was taken aback but immediately responded, "What is it? Just tell me!"
The sky grew darker as sparse starlight dotted the night.
The Bentley Continental’s headlights lit up, sweeping across the road as it pulled into the underground parking lot of Yanjing Huating.
It came to a stop at the designated spot beneath Building 6. Tang Song grabbed his bag, stepped out of the car, and took the elevator straight to the sixth floor.
Knowing that He Liting was still working late at the office, he didn’t hesitate much. He entered the password and opened the door.
Just as he stepped into the entryway, a familiar figure standing in the living room caught his eye.
Little Xue?
"Good evening, Tang Song," Lin Muxue greeted, her hands resting in front of her, gaze fixed on him.
Dressed in a white blouse and a high-waisted pencil skirt, she exuded a polished and professional charm, perfectly embodying the elegance of an office lady.
Tang Song changed into his slippers and gave a slight nod. "Good evening, Little Xue."
Suddenly, the sound of hurried footsteps echoed behind her.
Zhao Yaqian, who had just sliced some fruit, placed the plate on the coffee table and let out a delighted cheer before rushing over. "Brother Song, you’re here! I just bought these strawberries—they’re so sweet. Come and try them!"
She wore an oversized T-shirt that covered her hips and shorts, leaving her long, shapely legs completely exposed. Her skin was fair and smooth, radiating a youthful allure.
Tang Song wrapped an arm around her soft waist, his hand giving her perky curves a light squeeze, stirring a sense of excitement within him.
The two of them sat on the fabric sofa in the living room. Zhao Yaqian picked up a plump, glistening strawberry and brought it to his lips.
As he bit into it, sweet and icy juice exploded in his mouth, filling it with a refreshing fruit aroma.
Tang Song’s eyes brightened as he smiled. "This is delicious."
One after another, she fed him five or six strawberries.
Then came a faint creak—accompanied by a familiar perfume. To his left, Lin Muxue carefully adjusted her pencil skirt before sitting down on the sofa.
Her legs, wrapped in flesh-colored stockings, shimmered under the light.
Seated between the two women, Tang Song raised an eyebrow, immediately sensing their intentions—particularly Zhao Yaqian, whose expression was as transparent as glass.
"Is something going on?"
Leaning her head against his shoulder, Zhao Yaqian softly replied, "Brother Song, Little Xue is in a bit of trouble and was hoping you could help."
"Uh…" Facing Tang Song, Lin Muxue seemed noticeably more nervous, her hands clasped tightly as she began explaining.
It turned out that several classmates were coming to Yan City to attend Su Yu’s concert and planned to stay for a few days. The local classmates in Yan City had decided to organize a gathering.
Among them was a classmate who had become a Douyin influencer and was currently producing a "Classmate Mystery Box" series. This influencer intended to interview Lin Muxue about her current life.
In the past, Lin Muxue had been harassed by several male classmates, including Li Da, who worked in Yan City. To avoid further trouble, she had falsely claimed to have a deeply loving boyfriend she was living with.
To maintain the ruse, she wanted Tang Song to pose as her boyfriend. Since Tang Song was busy and visiting her place would be inconvenient, she suggested temporarily pretending she lived with him instead.
She would leave some personal items and clothing at his place. When her classmates arrived for the interview, she could host them at Yanjing Tiancheng, maintaining the illusion.
She assured him it wouldn’t take long, and they wouldn’t be staying overnight. The goal was simply to show she had a boyfriend—even if Tang Song didn’t appear in person.
As Lin Muxue finished her explanation, Tang Song fixed his gaze on the so-called "pseudo-socialite."
Unlike Qianqian’s simple nature, he knew Lin Muxue far too well. Her story was riddled with inconsistencies, and he could vaguely guess her true intentions.
Just then, a crisp system notification rang out.
"Ding! You’ve triggered the branch mission [Observation and Control]. Please check the mission center for details."
Mission Objective: The former "Instance Test Subject" Lin Muxue is now facing a significant challenge. This ordeal will influence her way of thinking and core beliefs. Observe and guide her transformation—this will aid in improving your own cognitive awareness.Mission Reward: Passive Skill - ObserverPassive Skill - Observer: Enhances the player’s observational skills, analytical ability, and curiosity. Through studying others’ emotions, behaviors, and speech patterns, it becomes easier to discern their intentions. (Agility +2)Lin Muxue, looking at him with watery eyes, tried her best to appear sincere. "Tang Song, I promise I won’t disrupt your life or cause you any trouble."
She was truly at her wit's end. The atmosphere was already set, and there was no way to avoid meeting these high school classmates.
To navigate this predicament smoothly, she could only pin her hopes on Tang Song.
Her current rental contract had already expired, and her landlord had repeatedly urged her to vacate the property, claiming it needed to be prepped as a wedding house for his son. Though she had temporarily appeased him, the place was unsuitable for hosting guests.
Besides, she didn’t own enough luxury items to impress anyone.
Tang Song’s home, on the other hand, was a completely different story. Everything—from the furniture to the appliances and even the clothes and accessories—screamed luxury.
Just walking her classmates through the house would leave them speechless, no explanations needed.
Plus, there was the matter of her career. The Slover Trust office’s location and employee caliber were undoubtedly top-tier for a financial company.
If she could use Tang Song’s connections to land an assistant position there, it would definitely impress her high school peers.
But she wasn’t sure how to broach the subject. For now, she decided to focus on securing the housing arrangement.
Just as her thoughts ran wild, Tang Song turned to her with a smile. "I can help you with this."
"Ah!" Lin Muxue gasped, covering her mouth as her heart raced uncontrollably. Her voice trembled with excitement. "Thank you!"
"But…" Tang Song raised a finger in front of her. "I have something regarding Qianqian that I’d like you to handle."
"Tell me! I’ll do my best," Lin Muxue straightened up immediately.
Tang Song didn’t reply right away. Instead, he turned to Zhao Yaqian. "Qianqian, this apartment has been beautifully decorated by you. I’m very satisfied. Now, it’s time to focus on what I promised earlier—helping you develop your own career.
"Take some time to think about which business areas, products, or services you’d like to pursue. Conduct relevant market research and start building connections within that industry."
Caught off guard by the sudden task, Zhao Yaqian nodded quickly but looked slightly embarrassed. "Brother Song, I don’t know much about these things and might forget them. Could you send me a list on WeChat?"
"It’s fine. We’ll take it step by step." Tang Song gently squeezed her smooth, full thigh before turning to Lin Muxue. "Little Xue, what I need from you is to assist Qianqian in completing these tasks."
Lin Muxue pressed her lips together and nodded quickly. "No problem. I’ll handle it."
Tang Song gave a faint nod, his gaze deepening. "Of course, this will take a significant amount of time and effort.
"From what I know, you’re currently in an administrative position at Rongxin Ventures, and your salary isn’t very high. Chapters first released on n0velfire.net
"If you’re interested, I can arrange for you to join Slover Trust. The pay and benefits will be much better.
"I’ve also set up a dedicated fund at Slover Trust to support Qianqian’s business endeavors. We need someone she’s comfortable with to act as the internal liaison."
Lin Muxue’s eyes widened instantly, her chest rising and falling as she processed his words.
She bit her lip hard, the sharp pain confirming she wasn’t dreaming.