novelraw Chapter 249: The First Push
Chapter 249: The First Push
The car glided through Yancheng's nighttime streets.
Streetlights and neon signs flashed past the windows in alternating patterns.
Soon, they entered the underground parking garage of Yanjing Tiancheng.
"We're here," Tang Song said casually, releasing the steering wheel and stepping out of the vehicle.
Lin Muxue quickly grabbed her purse and followed him toward the elevator lobby.
Her legs felt unsteady in high heels, making her steps slightly wobbly.
"Ding—" The elevator arrived.
They stepped inside together.
Lin Muxue stole a glance at Tang Song's calm profile beside her, feeling sudden pangs of uncertainty.
"Tap tap tap—" Their shoes made oddly synchronized sounds against the tiled floor.
The heavy armored door swung open, and they entered the penthouse one after another, changing into slippers in the entryway.
"I'll... go change in the walk-in closet," she murmured softly.
Tang Song smiled and nodded. "Go ahead, no rush."
Hearing his gentle tone, Lin Muxue finally relaxed slightly and headed toward the master bedroom.
Walking down the familiar hallway, she pushed open the door to the luxurious walk-in closet.
Her fingers traced over rows of carefully preserved clothing, eyes shimmering with memories.
Every piece represented years of scrimping and saving—some even bought secondhand.
Yet through her meticulous care, all appeared nearly new.
These were her hard-earned symbols of "dignity" and "social capital."
Taking a deep breath, her gaze settled on one particular outfit:
A pink spaghetti-strap dress with a white shawl.
She'd bought it two years ago from a Celine outlet, fresh out of college with her first modeling paycheck.
That 10,000 yuan splurge had kept her awake with excitement all night.
This was the exact outfit she'd worn during their accidental meeting at Shengwei Pavilion.
Their first encounter—though she hadn't noticed him then.
The memory made her press her lips together.
Quickly shedding her black evening gown, she slipped into the Celine dress without changing her sweat-dampened undergarments.
After checking her reflection and comparing it to old photos on her phone,
she entered the bathroom to remove her makeup.
Meticulously, she recreated that day's look—
identical makeup,
similar curled hairstyle from her styling wand.
Finally satisfied, she smiled at her reflection.
——
On the living room sofa, Tang Song poured himself a Macallan 12 Year Sherry Oak.
The cool liquor chased away summer's stickiness as it slid down his throat.
Rich, rounded flavors with crisp fruit notes lingered pleasantly.
Beyond the windows, city lights twinkled like stars against the quiet interior.
After enjoying the view, he opened his system interface.
A faint glow outlined the 3D avatar's eyes—
signaling his [Passive Skill: Observer] was active.
【Player: Tang Song (57' Charm)】
【Role: Songmei Apparel - CEO】
【Height: 182cm, Weight: 80kg】
【Physique: 68.5 (68+0.5), Stamina: 68 (67+1), Agility: 64, Insight: 81】
【Assets:】
...
Wearing [Outfit: Blazing Sun] for the heat,
though its 50% effectiveness due to mismatched clothing still provided noticeable cooling.
At least he wasn't sweating much.
His agility had reached 64 points,
while charm finally climbed to 57—
thanks largely to Lin Muxue's influence.
As the system described in [Whispers of Humanity]:
【Lin Muxue exemplifies complex femininity—driven yet insecure, confident yet vain...】
【Observing her choices helps deepen your understanding of women, improving emotional intelligence】 ᴛʜɪs ᴄʜᴀᴘᴛᴇʀ ɪs ᴜᴘᴅᴀᴛᴇ ʙʏ novel·fiɾe·net
Though he'd had his idealized first love and romanced the esthetician,
he'd never truly understood women until studying "Snow's" behaviors.
Now he could navigate relationships with wealthy socialites, older women, and beauty professionals alike.
His rising charm scores reflected this growth.
"Tap tap tap—" Slippered footsteps approached.
Closing the interface, Tang Song looked toward the hallway—
and raised his eyebrows at Lin Muxue's transformation.
She'd perfectly recreated their first meeting:
spaghetti straps,
leg-lengthening heels (absent now),
that same hourglass silhouette.
"Drinking alone?" She swayed closer in model-perfect strides, flicking back her hair. "Mind if I join?"
Tang Song grinned widely. "Have a seat, Snow."
With an "Mmm," she elegantly settled beside him,
crossing legs that accentuated her curves.
He poured her a finger of whiskey. "40% ABV—can you handle it?"
"Underestimating me?" She smiled, sniffing the glass first. "Lovely aroma."
"Cheers." He clinked his glass against hers.
"Ding~"
"Cheers!" She took a large swallow,
then another as the complex flavors delighted her.
Soon, a rosy flush bloomed across her cheeks.
"Thank you, Tang Song." Leaning into the plush sofa, she spoke earnestly:
"For pretending to be my boyfriend... and the job at Gathering Capital. It's changed my life."
"Just keep excelling, Assistant Lin. The company will grow—and so will you." His tone was relaxed, as with an old friend.
Seeing her like this inexplicably pleased him—
reminding him of his own fresh start after buying his first car,
back when he'd first admired this beautiful "socialite" over fine dining.
"Cheers!" "Cheers!"
"Ding~ Ding~"
They chatted intimately about:
work experiences,
fashion livestreams,
e-commerce strategies...
Soft lighting filled the space as their glasses caught kaleidoscopic reflections.
Outside, the city gradually darkened as hidden stars emerged.
"What time is it?" She tapped his phone lazily. "Oh... 11 already?"
"Need to head home? No work tomorrow."
"I know." She tilted her graceful frame against his shoulder. "Mind if I rest here?"
"Not at all." His hand found her slender waist beneath the soft fabric.
She closed her eyes, inhaling his scent contentedly.
After a peaceful silence,
she licked her lips and sat up abruptly:
"Tang Song... have you ever had a one-night stand?"
"Eh?" He blinked. "You mean—"
"Yes." Her eyes sparkled with liquid courage. "Someone like you must have options. Be honest—I won't tell Qianqian."
He shook his head. "Never."
Truthfully, despite multiple girlfriends, he'd only been intimate with the esthetician—
taking things slowly with Tian Jing and Wen Ruan out of respect.
Lin Muxue's plump lips parted hesitantly.
"Thump-thump—" Her heartbeat became thunderous.
Crossing and recrossing her legs to emphasize their length,
she finally clenched her fists:
"I... haven't either. Want to try? Tonight's been wonderful, and I just... feel like experimenting."
His grip tightened on her waist. "Seriously?"
Since obtaining the system,
his sudden wealth and status had created imbalances—
particularly toward accomplished women.
Expanding empire,
limitless future,
magnified desires...
These shaped his contradictory nature:
philandering yet genuinely affectionate.
Finally voicing her thoughts relaxed Lin Muxue immensely.
She shifted closer, making her dress cling enticingly.
"Don't worry—I won't tell Qianqian." Her elegant demeanor contrasted her words:
"Lately I've had these... urges. Tang Song, one-night stand—yes or no?"
He leaned in, breathing deeply,
then traced her lips with one finger.
Her mouth parted slightly as mist clouded her eyes—
then suddenly she was airborne,
landing sideways in his lap as her shawl fluttered away.
The night outside grew hazier,
more exposed.
"Let's... go to the bedroom?" Her voice trembled.
"Thump thump thump—" Their footsteps faded down the hall.
Lin Muxue stared hungrily,
her temperature rising.
Past reservations had stemmed from wanting that trust fund—
to become his girlfriend like Qianqian.
But now, his job offer had given her real independence.
"Bang—" The door slammed shut.
"Creak—" The mattress protested under sudden weight.
The night deepened.
Indeed, Snow's figure was exceptional—
slender waist,
rounded hips,
endless legs.
Paired with her naturally beautiful face and graceful poise,
she stoked his desires perfectly.
"I'll handle the top... Ah! Okay—"
"Tang Song, be gentler... Mmm—"
Soon,
Lin Muxue became a tearful, incoherent mess,
lost in overwhelming sensation.
(ಥ﹏ಥ)
"Jesus!" Tang Song suddenly exclaimed. "Snow, warn me if you need the bathroom!"
"I... I didn't realize either!"
"This is too much..."
"I'm sorry! So sorry!"
"Good thing I have extra rooms." He sighed. "Come on, I'll take you."