Chapter 155: I Want to Verify Assets

Having eaten and drunk to her fill, and having watched Lin Qianqian's show, Lin Meng now didn't feel like going home.

Since they were already in the most prosperous district, they might as well go browse the luxury stores.

Though she was basically a petite rich woman with over a hundred million in assets, she usually dressed for comfort, which was fine, but there would inevitably be some important occasions that required more careful attire.

Lin Meng had never been to a luxury store before; even when she worked in Magic City for a year, although colleagues invited her to go, she never went along to see the world.

Back then, her life path was only confusion, she still owed several million in debt, and she dared not even dream of being able to spend at a luxury store.

If she couldn't afford to buy, what was the point of just looking?

In the two years before graduating college and the year she started working, Lin Meng could be described as completely listless, seeing no hope.

Now that she had money, she no longer needed to be hard on herself; the sights she ought to see still needed to be seen.

Arriving at Gold-carving Cave, Lin Meng went on a buying spree, purchasing every piece of clothing that suited her, shop after shop.

In the end, she had no choice but to hire a temporary shopping companion to carry her bags.

She had bought bags, and her clothes and shoes were nearly complete; even the outfit Lin Meng wore when she went out had already been changed, and now her entire ensemble was worth over six figures.

For the frugal Lin Meng, this was already the ultimate extravagance.

The temporary shopping companion she hired was about thirty years old, a capable woman.

Seeing Lin Meng spend lavishly, buying things without even glancing at the price, purchasing whatever she liked outright, she couldn't help wondering in her heart which wealthy young lady with money to burn this was.

"Miss Lin, I see that what you've purchased are everyday clothes; would you like to buy a set of formal attire for important occasions?"

"I know there's a famous studio ahead that specializes in global top-tier custom formal wear, collaborating with many renowned designers worldwide."

"It's said that a top-tier luxury jeweled gown has recently arrived, the only one of its kind in the world."

Lin Meng listened carefully, and upon hearing this she couldn't help but exclaim in astonishment.

"A jeweled gown? You mean the kind of dress that has jewels embedded all over it?"

Li Jie nodded, her eyes full of longing.

"Yes, it's the kind of noble gown that makes women unable to resist just by looking at it, and apparently this one is even more extraordinary—it's set with top-tier gems, a sesame‑sized stone alone worth several million."

Lin Meng blinked, unconvinced.

She did know that some noblewomen liked to embed diamonds in their skirts to display their ultimate splendor.

But then, how heavy would the whole dress be when worn?

The high‑end gown she had in mind needed not only to look splendid, but also to be sturdy and comfortable to wear.

However, since Li Jie had said so, Lin Meng naturally also wanted to go and broaden her horizons.

She indeed smiled and said, "All right, let's go see what's what, Li Jie, you lead the way."

Upon hearing that, Li Jie lifted her bags of various sizes, her steps becoming ever lighter.

You should know that dress studio operates on a membership basis, and only those with assets over a hundred million are eligible to enter.

She usually works in this area as a bag‑carrier and attendant for wealthy ladies and heiresses, also serving as a professional shopper, having already recommended a dozen or so rich wives and wealthy heiresses to that studio, yet none of them were allowed in.

Today this young lady had an extraordinary, otherworldly bearing, standing out even more than the various aristocratic heiresses she had seen before.

Moreover, she bought things without hesitation, so perhaps she qualified to enter.

Soon, Li Jie led Lin Meng up in the elevator to the top floor of a CBD building.

Just as she stepped out of the elevator, Lin Meng caught sight of two familiar figures.

At the same time, the studio's entrance security was extremely strict; visitors could not enter directly and had to present a VIP card at the front desk for registration.

Lin Meng saw Lin Haocheng and Lin Qianqian standing at the front desk with their backs to her, apparently negotiating with several staff members.

Lin Meng would have liked to stay and watch the drama for a while, but unfortunately this place was membership‑only.

Lin Haocheng, who mingled in the rich‑second‑generation circle and knew a few faces, might be able to shamelessly beg for a VIP pass, but she herself was still an outsider in this regard, and the membership system was very unfriendly to her.

Li Jie seemed to notice Lin Meng's intention to leave, and hurriedly leaned in to whisper:

"Miss Lin, the membership card can be issued on the spot; you just need to verify your assets."

Lin Meng hesitated for a moment, then asked:

"What's the threshold?"

Li Jie raised a single finger and whispered, "One hundred million will do."

After all, the gowns inside the studio often cost several million, even hundreds of thousands or tens of thousands, and supposedly they are only hung in a small warehouse, not displayed for the public.

A hundred‑million‑asset verification threshold is actually not that high.

Lin Meng furrowed her brows and pursed her lips, disliking this kind of place with a preset high barrier.

But the world of the wealthy might be like this: only by setting the threshold high enough can they filter out unnecessary low‑quality consumers in their eyes, while further elevating the status of the upper class.

After thinking it over, Lin Meng nodded at Li Jie.

"Please go call someone over; I want to verify my assets and get the card."

"No choice, let's do it—just treat it as seeing the world."

Upon hearing that, Li Jie immediately smiled and agreed, soon fetching the manager on duty.

Seeing an unfamiliar face, and moreover so young, with a remarkably refined demeanor, the manager immediately guessed that Lin Meng might be the daughter of some low‑key aristocratic family, and enthusiastically led her to the nearby reception room.

Through the frosted glass, Lin Meng could still see Lin Qianqian and Lin Haocheng at the front desk, and by listening closely she heard Lin Haocheng arrogantly say to the front‑desk lady:

"Go get your manager; this card of mine is completely genuine, it's exactly your VIP card here—why can't I enter?"

The young lady opposite responded politely with a faint smile, saying:

"Sorry, sir, the membership record tied to this card shows Wang Zicong; we still recognize Mr. Wang, but to gain entry with a borrowed card we need the cardholder themselves to notify us by phone."

"..."

At that moment, the studio manager had already produced the asset‑verification equipment, and respectfully said to Lin Meng:

"Miss Lin, please provide proof of your assets."

Lin Meng produced a black‑gold card; as soon as it appeared, the manager's eyelids twitched and his heart gave two quick thumps.

Isn't this black gold card exclusive to the Ye Family? What relation does this Miss Lin have with the Ye Family?

The manager grew increasingly reluctant to be negligent, immediately took the black gold card; the funds inside fully met the threshold requirement.

She dared not keep the black gold card in her hand for long, and soon returned it to Lin Meng.

"Miss Lin, your identity fully meets our studio's membership requirements. Sorry for keeping you waiting; I'll take you in now."

Lin Meng raised her hand to stop, her gaze toward the front desk.

"No rush, what's the situation with those two?"

The manager followed the direction and saw those two; his face immediately sank.

"Those two borrowed a card from a member and wanted to come in for a visit."

"That man has a big attitude, saying he came just to buy a dress for his sister, but we've investigated and these two probably can't afford to spend here."

"Miss Lin, sorry, we're not looking down on those two; it's just that we've seen many rude guests like them, and many dishonest guests, once inside, like to touch the displayed dresses with their hands."

"Not long ago, a group from the Socialite Class wanted to rent our dresses for a photo shoot, but the person in charge kicked them out."

"They won't spend money; they just want to mooch photos to pose as real socialite misses, so we naturally don't need to give them face, just to satisfy their vanity."

Upon hearing this, Lin Meng understood, thinking the manager judged people accurately, directly exposing the thoughts of Lin Qianqian and her sibling.