novelraw Chapter 412: The Great Change at Slover Trust, I Love You
Chapter 412: The Great Change at Slover Trust, I Love You
"Swipe!" Line after line of text flashed before Lin Muxue’s eyes.
【Hermès CAPEC0DW044222 Wristwatch, retail price ¥53,500】
【Cartier CDECARTIER White 18K Gold Earrings, set with brilliant-cut round diamonds, retail price ¥22,000】
【Unknown Skinny Jeans, price unknown】
【Unknown Casual Shirt, price unknown】
【Adidas Trefoil Sneakers, roughly ¥300-400】
This girl looked extremely familiar.
Looking at her face, then at her A-cup, a name gradually surfaced in Lin Muxue’s mind.
【Lingling】
She couldn’t remember her last name at all.Back then, Wen Ruan had only mentioned her briefly, and Lin Muxue had casually responded out of politeness. She hadn’t given the girl a second thought.
But now, she had to take her seriously.
Because of the two very familiar luxury items on her.
Though they were different models, they were from the same collection.
And judging by her overall outfit, it was clear—this was likely the Qixi Festival gift set from Tang Song.
Worth mentioning, however, was that the watch on her own wrist was ¥20,000 more expensive than Lingling’s. That thought alone put Lin Muxue in a great mood.
The past few days had been particularly busy for her.
Tang Song had been making a series of moves against Lanfeng International Hotel, and as his assistant, she had been assigned some minor tasks.
Even though they were just simple errands—delivering messages, overseeing processes—she had been in the spotlight.
Interfacing with senior executives, conducting internal investigations, reviewing candidate resumes…
The people she was dealing with were hotel GMs, division heads of Deju Renhe, and so on. And every single one of them treated her with great respect.
Just last weekend, Lanfeng International Hotel’s procurement manager had been escorted out.
While conducting a procurement needs assessment, Lin Muxue had come across the budget request form for the hotel’s uniform customization, as well as the supplier evaluation report.
One name on the list immediately caught her attention—
Shangya Fashion Design.
Which just so happened to be the company owned by the fiancé of her enemy, Wen Qiuyue.
As one of the most well-known local fashion design firms in Yan City, Shangya had a strong reputation in corporate uniform production—they were practically confirmed to win the bid.
How could Lin Muxue possibly resist the urge to show off and take revenge?
This morning, she had marched straight into Shangya Fashion Design with a procurement supervisor from Lanfeng International.
And to maximize her presence, she had splurged on a Dior women’s suit for the occasion.
Of course, she didn’t actually have any money—she just maxed out her credit card.
But no big deal, her paycheck was coming in a week.
And this month had been especially busy—her performance bonus was going to be huge!
—
Under her sharp gaze,
Li Shumin was starting to feel overwhelmed. She tugged at her best friend’s sleeve, blushing.
"Yikes, that hotel exec is looking straight at us—let’s go before she eats us alive."
A woman like Lin Muxue—her makeup, features, aura, and wardrobe—was aggressive from head to toe.
And with that full set of high-end luxury brands, she was practically radiating dominance.
As an ordinary girl, standing before someone of this caliber, Li Shumin couldn’t help but feel incredibly self-conscious.
Yao Lingling pursed her lips, unsure whether she should say hello first.
She wasn’t sure if Lin Muxue even remembered her.
Just then, a pleasant voice rang out.
"Hello, Lingling! Didn’t expect to run into you here."
As soon as those words fell,
Xiao Mingxuan and the others all turned their heads in surprise.
Lin Muxue straightened her posture, flashing a radiant smile as she gracefully walked toward Yao Lingling.
With every step she took, her sensual figure swayed slightly, her movements fluid and confident.
The rhythmic click of her heels resonated through the air.
Li Shumin’s heart skipped a beat.
She instinctively moved aside, turning toward her best friend with shock in her eyes.
She had lived and worked with Lingling for so long—why had she never heard that Lingling knew someone like this?!
Yao Lingling forced a nervous smile. "Hello, Miss Lin. Yeah, what a coincidence."
"Hehe, no need to be so formal. Just call me Muxue." Lin Muxue chuckled softly, standing elegantly in front of her.
She then asked curiously, "Lingling, do you work at Shangya Fashion Design?"
"Yeah, I’m a fashion designer."
Lin Muxue’s eyes lit up. "Oh, I see. Last time, we only met briefly. This must be fate. Let’s add each other on WeChat."
"Sure!" Yao Lingling hurriedly pulled out her phone and opened her QR code.
Once the connection request was confirmed,
Lin Muxue’s smile grew even brighter. She affectionately patted Lingling’s shoulder.
"It’s almost noon. How about we grab lunch together?"
Of course, she had deliberately come to Shangya today.
She wanted to gather intel on Wen Qiuyue’s fiancé.
She wasn’t yet in a position to go after Wen Qiuyue’s fashion company, but she could at least scope things out and look for weaknesses.
Now that Lingling—an insider—had fallen into her lap, she had a perfect opportunity to dig for information.
And judging by Lingling’s connection to Tang Song, she was likely important.
Ever since being suppressed by Su Tian, Lin Muxue had been much more careful.
When it came to Lingling, she was more interested in forming a good relationship than anything else.
"Sure… sure! Thank you, Lin—thank you, Sister Muxue!" Yao Lingling quickly nodded, feeling flattered and overwhelmed.
She had only met Lin Muxue once through Wen Ruan’s introduction—she never expected the woman to be this warm and friendly.
For a senior executive of Lanfeng International, she was surprisingly approachable.
Hearing her call her "Sister Muxue" in such an obedient, careful tone,
Lin Muxue felt a satisfaction so intense that even her toes curled in pleasure.
—
Footsteps approached.
From behind, Xiao Mingxuan’s voice sounded.
"Wow, what a coincidence—so President Lin and Lingling already know each other?"
"Mm."
"In that case, I’ll treat everyone to lunch at Dequan Restaurant. Their roast duck is fantastic." Xiao Mingxuan stood beside them, smiling confidently.
Lin Muxue folded her arms. "Thank you for the offer, President Xiao, but I’ll pass. I have other things to take care of this afternoon. I’ll just find a small place to eat with Lingling."
"Ah… I see." Xiao Mingxuan hesitated. "Well, in that case, would you like me to book a table for you?"
Lin Muxue raised an eyebrow, then shook her head. "No need, but thanks."
"OK." Xiao Mingxuan’s smile stiffened slightly. He forced out a chuckle, then turned to Yao Lingling.
"Lingling, make sure to take good care of President Lin. Lunch is on the company—just submit the receipt for reimbursement later."
"Got it, President Xiao."
"Alright, I have work to do. I’ll take my leave."
With a polite nod to the group, Xiao Mingxuan turned and left the display area.
Watching his departing figure, Lin Muxue’s eyes flickered with thoughts.
She had no intention of using her beauty to attract Xiao Mingxuan and take revenge on Wen Qiuyue.
Because who was she now?
Tang Song’s private assistant. Su Yu’s "bestie".
Lin Muxue wasn’t even going to discuss whether Xiao Mingxuan was worthy or not—she simply wouldn’t stoop to something so disgusting.
She had come here today purely out of curiosity and to show off a little.
Since Wen Qiuyue wasn’t in Yan City at the moment, she had no choice but to take it out on her fiancé. Discover more novels at novel⦿fire.net
Her original plan had been simple: inspect the company and then immediately veto their uniform customization deal.
But unexpectedly, she had run into Lingling, which meant she could delay her plan for now.
—
At noon, the two of them found a well-reviewed Shandong cuisine restaurant nearby.
After some casual chatting, as the atmosphere grew more comfortable,
Lin Muxue smiled nonchalantly and said, "Lingling, we really are fated to meet—our watches and earrings are the same model. Where did you buy yours?"
Yao Lingling touched her wristwatch and shook her head. "Oh, mine? It was a gift from a friend."
"Wow, what kind of friend is this generous? Your boyfriend?"
"Um, not exactly." Yao Lingling giggled playfully. "He’s my senior from university. He’s always taken care of me, and my birthday happened to fall on Qixi Festival, so this was his gift to me."
She was naturally cheerful and lively, and now that she had warmed up to Lin Muxue a bit, she was no longer as reserved in conversation.
Lin Muxue smirked. "‘Not exactly’… so potential boyfriend, then?"
"Haha, well…" Yao Lingling blinked mischievously. "Let’s just say I’m working on it—he’s way too amazing."
Hearing that, Lin Muxue instantly confirmed it—
It was definitely Tang Song!
—
Shifting the conversation, Lin Muxue casually steered it toward Shangya Fashion Design.
At the same time, she subtly fished for information on Xiao Mingxuan.
She was hoping to find out that he was a scumbag—the crueler, the better, just to disgust Wen Qiuyue.
Unfortunately, from Lingling’s description, Xiao Mingxuan seemed to be a decent guy all around, without any major flaws.
"Tsk." Lin Muxue felt a little disappointed.
"By the way, Lingling, your company is pretty close with Jiaxin Group, right?"
"Mm-hmm." Yao Lingling took a bite of Shandong braised pork and said, "Our company mainly focuses on fashion design, while all the manufacturing is outsourced to Jiaxin Textile and Apparel Group.
Our boss, Xiao Jianming, used to be an executive and shareholder at Jiaxin before he left to start his own business.
He and Jiaxin’s chairman, Wen Zhenhua, are very close, which is why our manufacturing costs are the lowest."
Hearing that, Lin Muxue instantly understood how Xiao Mingxuan and Wen Qiuyue’s engagement had come about.
It was probably just another arranged marriage between powerful families—same old story.
Since Lin Muxue seemed interested, Yao Lingling continued on the topic.
She mentioned that next month’s "Yan Province International Fashion Exhibition" would have both Jiaxin Group and Shangya as exhibitors.
Lin Muxue’s heart skipped a beat—she immediately made a mental note of the event.
Her gut feeling told her that Wen Qiuyue might show up in person.
And when it came to that woman who had once trampled her underfoot,
Lin Muxue hated her to the core—to the point where it had practically become a psychological scar.
The best way to get revenge would be to use Wen Qiuyue’s own tactics against her—to humiliate her from above, making her feel exactly what she had felt back then.
Unfortunately, Lin Muxue’s current status wasn’t quite there yet.
She didn’t have any real connections or resources in the fashion industry.
—
1:00 PM.
"Goodbye, Sister Muxue!"
"Goodbye."
Watching Yao Lingling walk away, Lin Muxue felt like she had figured something out.
To be fair, Lingling seemed ordinary at first, but upon closer inspection—she was actually quite impressive.
Slim waist, thick thighs, wide hips—a classic pear-shaped figure, but with ideal proportions.
This kind of body was highly sought after online and even had a nickname—
"Innate Fitness Goddess Physique."
Add in her cheerful personality, her refreshingly delicate features, and the innocent junior-girl charm—
No wonder Tang Song had taken a liking to her.
—
"Vroom—"
A Porsche 911 smoothly pulled away, disappearing around the streets of Yan City.
Twenty minutes later.
Lin Muxue was back at Slover Trust’s office.
As soon as she opened her laptop, she saw several unread messages on Teams.
A huge smile immediately spread across her face.
The team had almost finished the due diligence for Yannan Short Drama Film Base.
Which meant—
Tang Song was about to become the BOSS of the entire film base!
And that also meant—
Her Xue Tang Culture was about to take off!
Short dramas were exploding in popularity, and there were already over 20 similar companies in Yan City alone.
Once the film base was up and running,
The demand for actors would be massive every single day.
She wasn’t stealing or cheating—just leveraging her position to bring opportunities to a company she had a stake in.
That wasn’t wrong, right?
Even if Tang Song found out, he definitely wouldn’t blame her.
Thinking about it, Lin Muxue tapped her toes against the floor and spun her office chair in a circle.
After riding the wave of excitement for a while, she quickly sorted the due diligence report and emailed it to Tang Song.
Then, she opened a new tab and searched for "Yan Province International Fashion Exhibition."
Even though she couldn’t do anything yet, if given the chance, she still wanted to see Wen Qiuyue in person.
To stand before her, now as the "successful and accomplished" Lin Muxue, and face the woman who had once crushed her beneath her heel.
Her eyes scanned the lines of information on the webpage.
Soon, she had a clear understanding of the event.
Basically, all the major fashion companies in Yan Province would be attending.
And the reason the exhibition included "International" in its name was because of its sponsorship by "Meigou Tech."
The Yan Province government had specifically invited Meigou, hoping to use the event to facilitate partnerships between Meigou and local fashion companies.
Meigou Tech was a fast-fashion cross-border e-commerce giant, backed by Smile Holdings, with business operations spanning over 150 countries and regions.
It had branches and subsidiaries worldwide.
And in the past three years, it had seen explosive growth, becoming Smile Holdings’ most valuable asset.
Last year, its net profit was $3 billion, ranking 4th on the Global Unicorn List, right behind Douyin, SpaceX, and Ant Group.
The only reason Lin Muxue knew so much was because Tang Song had worked at Meigou after graduating.
And it had been during those very three years that Meigou had taken off.
At this thought, Lin Muxue couldn’t help but daydream—
If only Tang Song were a Meigou shareholder…
As far as she knew, Meigou was Jiaxin Group’s biggest buyer.
If Tang Song was involved, she could crush Wen Qiuyue on the spot—and she wouldn’t dare make a sound!
Even her chairman father would have to kneel!
Hahahaha!
Getting carried away, Lin Muxue pressed her thighs together—she suddenly needed to pee.
Of course, this was all just wishful thinking.
Global unicorn companies like Meigou were backed by massive financial conglomerates—ordinary people, even if they were rich, couldn’t buy their way in.
Though, Slover Trust’s trustee, "Kate Trust," was one of Meigou’s shareholders…
Just as she was lost in thought—
"Knock, knock, knock—"
A knock on the door suddenly sounded.
Lin Muxue quickly straightened up and said in a steady voice, "Come in."
A moment later, her colleague Kylie (Zhang Lili) walked in.
"Are you busy, Luna?"
"Not at all. What’s up?"
Zhang Lili walked over to her desk, lowered her voice, and said, "I just heard from a colleague working at Kate Trust in Hong Kong that our Slover Trust Yan City office might be undergoing a major change. Do you know anything about this?"
Lin Muxue was stunned. She barely managed to suppress the panic rising in her chest. "No… What kind of change?"
"I don’t have the full details, but most employees will be transferring to a different investment firm under a different contract. This was personally arranged by Ms. Kate, so it’s definitely real."
"Ah!" Lin Muxue let out a soft gasp, her face turning pale.
Her biggest advantage right now came from her position as an assistant to the Trust Committee.
Everything—her influence at Lanfeng International Hotel, her ability to maneuver within Yannan Short Drama Film Base—was all because she was representing Tang Song.
If she lost this role… she had no idea what she would do.
Zhang Lili pursed her lips and continued, "Honestly, we all saw this coming. Slover Trust is a family trust, and the assets under management aren’t that large. A full office with so many people was never really necessary.
Most of us who were recruited here were primarily focused on due diligence, risk control, and auditing while occasionally managing small projects.
But in reality, investment could have been fully outsourced to Kate Trust. The office only really needed the equity services team."
Lin Muxue bit her lip. "Then what about… me?"
"You don’t have to worry," Zhang Lili reassured her. "You’re a senior assistant to the committee, mainly working directly with Chairman Tang and other committee members. Even if the investment team leaves, you’ll definitely stay."
Lin Muxue took a deep breath. "I’ll talk to Chairman Tang later to find out what’s really going on."
She had never thought about it before—she just assumed Slover Trust had great benefits and an easy workload.
But looking back now, things really didn’t make sense.
People like Zhang Lili and other top financial professionals had only been transferred to Yan City within the past year.
And this was just a local office, not even a full branch.
For so many elite professionals to be stationed here was a huge waste of talent.
But if they all left, and only the equity services team remained,
Then her so-called financial expertise would become meaningless.
She also wouldn’t have any high-profile colleagues to boost her credibility.
"Hmm, I just wanted to let you know in advance," Zhang Lili sighed. "Honestly, I’m really going to miss you. Even though we haven’t worked together for long, I’ve always thought of you as my best friend."
As she spoke, her eyes grew misty, and she stepped forward to hug Lin Muxue.
How much of this was genuine, and how much was an act? Even Zhang Lili herself wasn’t entirely sure.
But as she said—Lin Muxue was still an executive.
She was one of the highest-level connections Zhang Lili had right now.
The office door closed with a soft click.
Lin Muxue sat frozen in her chair, feeling ice-cold all over, her mind a chaotic mess.
She hadn’t forgotten how she got into Slover Trust in the first place.
Originally, Tang Song had meant for her to help Qianqian with her career planning.
Her hiring was arranged specifically so she could serve as Qianqian’s internal contact.
But somehow, she had ended up in the due diligence team and gradually became Tang Song’s assistant.
Now, Qianqian’s career was already well-established.
These days, she spent most of her time training in dance or working on the Isha Beauty medical aesthetics project.
Lin Muxue’s role seemed less and less important.
And if Slover Trust’s due diligence team was disbanded,
Then what would Tang Song do with her?
Lin Muxue took a deep breath. A strong sense of insecurity crept into her chest.
Everything in her life was finally getting better.
She had just founded Xue Tang Culture.
She hadn’t even started her revenge against Wen Qiuyue.
And now, suddenly, everything was changing?
Could this have something to do with Su Yu?
After all, she had just signed her trust agreement—and now this was happening?
In her mind, Su Yu was an overwhelmingly powerful force—so terrifying that she couldn’t help but be afraid.
If she really had to leave Slover Trust…
She might never get free business-class meals again!
Her Porsche 911’s insane fuel costs might no longer be covered!
At that thought, Lin Muxue nearly burst into tears.
—
Gu Yi Business Lounge.
"Don’t worry, Mr. Tang. The first phase of the film base—8,000 square meters of shooting locations—is already complete. From here on, we only need to cover operational and marketing expenses, which we can invest in according to our equity shares."
"Alright, thank you, Mr. Kang. Looking forward to working together."
"To a great partnership!"
Clink—
Wine glasses met, and Tang Song downed his drink in one go.
This private meeting with Kang Yanbin, the Deputy General Manager of the Yan Province Cultural & Tourism Investment Group, had been arranged through Qi Wen’s connections.
Qi Wen’s best friend, Xiaojing, had a father who was the chairman of the group.
Since Yan Province Cultural & Tourism Investment Group was a state-owned enterprise, having these connections made everything much easier.
It also eliminated a lot of potential risks for the future.
In the next two days, his [Phase Two Growth Plan Task] would finally be completed.
That would push his charm stat past 70, unlocking the next round of rewards.
I wonder what new game characters I’ll unlock this time?
Tang Song was eager with anticipation.
Just then, a system notification popped up.
"Ding! You have triggered a side quest: [Understanding Human Nature]. Please check the Mission Center for details."
**[Quest Objective]: The former "Instance Trial Subject," Lin Muxue, is facing a significant personal challenge. Her heart is conflicted—torn between worries about her future, her ambitions for revenge, and her fantasies about success.
As she navigates this emotional turmoil, she will seek your guidance.
Offer her appropriate support and help her through this transformation.
By carefully observing the evolution of her mindset and emotions toward you, you will gain a deeper understanding of human nature.**
[Quest Reward]: +1 Charm
Tang Song’s breathing quickened as he read through the quest description.
[Whispers of Humanity] was truly an incredible item.
Just with Xiaoxue alone, it had already triggered three missions—each with amazing rewards.
This time, it was even offering +1 Charm!
Absolutely insane.
To be honest, he had high expectations for Xiaoxue.
Every interaction with her—whether in work or daily life—always gave him new insights.
She was sharpening his emotional intelligence in ways he hadn’t anticipated.
But what exactly happened to her this time?
With that thought, Tang Song stood up. "Excuse me, Mr. Kang. I need to make a quick phone call."
"Of course, Mr. Tang. Take your time."
Stepping out of the private room,
Tang Song found a quiet corner, then dialed Lin Muxue’s number.
"Beep—beep—"
The phone barely rang twice before she picked up immediately.
From the receiver came Lin Muxue’s voice—trembling slightly with tension.
"Hello, Chairman Tang."
Tang Song’s voice was gentle. "Xiaoxue, what’s wrong?"
"I… I’m fine. Chairman Tang, I’ve compiled the due diligence report for Yannan Short Drama Film Base. I already sent it to your email, and also…"
She started rambling about work.
Tang Song frowned slightly and cut her off. "What’s really going on? Be honest."
A flustered shuffling came from the receiver.
Then, Lin Muxue said, "Chairman Tang, I really love working at Slover Trust. I’ve been working hard to improve myself, and I want to stay here with you. Can I?"
Tang Song blinked in surprise, then responded in a warm tone.
"Of course. As long as you want to stay, you can stay."
"Huuuuu—"
Lin Muxue let out a deep breath and, overcome with emotion, whispered softly:
"Thank you."
Then, in an even smaller voice—
"I love you."
It was the first time she had ever said those words to Tang Song outside of their usual teasing.
Her voice carried a mix of shyness and deep attachment.
Tang Song paused for a moment, then smiled.
"Love you too."