Chapter 173: Unable to Control One's Feelings

Their gazes met.

Gao Mengting raised her eyebrows and stopped in her tracks.

Looking at the woman standing outside the company door, she said, "Hello, is there something you need?"

"Uh..." Lin Mu's eyes flickered. "It's nothing, I went to the wrong floor."

After saying this, she turned and walked toward the hallway, her slender waist swaying gently.

Her high heels tapped out a crisp rhythm on the smooth floor, echoing through the office building like a beautiful melody.

Watching her back disappear into the elevator, Gao Mengting turned and headed toward the restroom.

For some reason, she felt a strange sensation in her heart.

The way that woman had looked at her just now was very off.

After using the restroom, she returned to her workstation.

She opened the Douyin store backend, organized the recent data, and looked over the spreadsheet sent by the finance department.

Gao Mengting stood up, clapped her hands, and said, "Comrades!"

Once the employees' attention was fully focused on her,

Gao Mengting continued, "Since our premiere on the 13th, our GMV has already reached 600,000! Thank you all for your hard work; the results far exceed the company's expectations!"

"Clap, clap, clap—"

Dense applause, laughter, and cheers immediately erupted in the office area.

Since the explosive success of the premiere, the company's live streaming had been running with stable, upward momentum.

This had made the newly formed team increasingly cohesive, and they were full of confidence in both the company and their own futures.

Especially for this group of people poached from Changyun Media, they felt very fortunate about their past decision.

Their former colleagues had often asked them in private to help with internal referrals.

Once the crowd gradually quieted down,

Gao Mengting spoke again: "There are only 7 days left this month. Everyone, please work hard; let's strive to break one million in our first month. Tang Zong told me personally yesterday that if we can reach this goal, he will give everyone a big surprise."

"What kind of surprise!?"

"Can Gao Zong reveal a little bit?"

"Could it be that he's going to treat us to king crab again?"

Gao Mengting covered her mouth and chuckled, "I don't know either, but we can always trust Tang Zong."

They had all witnessed Tang Zong's generosity; he was extremely lavish with his spending.

A big surprise promised by him was definitely worth looking forward to.

Looking at her high-spirited, eager-to-work employees, a wide smile appeared on Gao Mengting's face.

The break-even point for Songmei Apparel this month was a sales volume of about 900,000.

In other words, it was highly likely they would achieve profitability in their very first month of business.

"Ding—" The elevator door slowly opened.

Lin Mu quickly adjusted her mindset and walked toward the company with a poised posture.

"Mu, you're back?" Sun Yang, the male colleague sitting at the front desk, quickly stood up and pointed to the exquisite packaging bag on her desk. "I was afraid you wouldn't have time to order food, so I ordered a light meal for you in advance."

"Thanks, how much is it? I'll transfer it to you later." Lin Mu nodded distractedly and sat down in her seat.

As a well-known financial institution, the front desk area of Rongxin Venture Capital was very spacious and luxurious.

There were two workstations in total, both equipped with 27-inch Apple iMac desktops.

Lin Mu was just one of two front-desk administrators; the other was Sun Yang.

He was a handsome young man who also looked quite outstanding.

However, Sun Yang usually stayed in the administrative office area.

He only came to the front desk workstation when important clients or leaders visited the company, or when Lin Mu took leave.

"No need, it wasn't much money, don't be so polite." Sun Yang rested his arms on the desk, using his peripheral vision to look at her beautiful profile and graceful figure.

It was impossible not to have some small thoughts about a beautiful female colleague who was also a wealthy beauty.

Occasionally, he even fantasized about gaining her favor and living a life of being supported by a woman.

Today, this goddess colleague seemed dressed up especially beautifully: a form-fitting ladies' suit, exquisite makeup and accessories, and snow-white long legs.

She had a special beauty that was both intellectual and pure, making it hard for him to look away.

Noticing the faint, burning gaze, Lin Mu frowned slightly.

She turned and smiled, "Sun Yang, I'm fine here, you go get busy."

"Oh, oh, alright." Sun Yang's face turned a little red; he simply tidied up his things and quickly stood up to walk toward the office.

12:40 PM, after finishing lunch.

Lin Mu crossed her legs and leaned back in her chair.

She opened WeChat and entered her Moments.

From her album, she carefully selected a sexy and beautiful photo.

Caption: "There are many kinds of happiness, and seeing you is the most beautiful one."

She set it to be visible only to "Tang Song" and clicked post.

After doing this, she left another message for Tang Song: "I suddenly remembered, you work on the 30th floor of the Yunxi Building, right? I'm not busy with work lately, if it's convenient sometime, I'll come by your company to visit."

"Bzz, bzz, bzz—"

As soon as the message was sent, her phone suddenly vibrated violently.

It was a voice call invitation from Zhao Yaqian.

Lin Mu's hand trembled, her gaze flustered. Could it be that the message she just sent had been seen by Zhao Yaqian?

Gritting her teeth, she answered it anyway.

"What's wrong, Yaqian?" Her voice was very small; she was truly guilty and lacked confidence.

Soon, Zhao Yaqian's giggling voice came through the receiver: "Xiao Xue, you should be on your lunch break now, right? Is it convenient to talk!?"

"Mm, it's convenient, go ahead." Hearing the other person's tone, Lin Mu instantly relaxed.

This beautician friend of hers was very simple and never hid her emotions.

Zhao Yaqian said excitedly: "I have super good news for you! We'll be neighbors soon! Then we can visit each other often!"

Lin Mu was stunned and asked in surprise: "Are there suitable properties available at Yanjing Huating?"

As a mature, high-end residential area, houses there were rarely rented out.

She had contacted agents before; there were one or two houses on the market, but the renovations were poor, the floors were bad, and the prices were dead expensive.

"No, my boyfriend bought one for me there. He hadn't told me before because he wanted to give me a surprise; I only found out this morning. I don't know which building it is yet, but I plan to go to Anjia Real Estate this afternoon to handle the paperwork..."

Zhao Yaqian continued to talk incessantly about the surprise and emotion of getting her first house in life.

Lin Mu, sitting at her desk, was dumbfounded, finding it hard to breathe, her eye sockets turning red.

Since she was at the company, she could only hold back and not cry out.

A house... a house at Yanjing Huating...

An annual salary of ten million wasn't enough; he even had to gift her the luxury mansion she dreamed of!

Ah, ah, ah, ah! This is a sin!

"Hello, hello, Xiao Xue, are you listening?"

Lin Mu wiped the tears from the corners of her eyes, her voice dry: "I am."

"Brother Song told me to decorate this house well—furniture, clothes, bags, decorations, and the like. I don't really understand this, so could you help me with some advice later? I feel like your place is very beautiful."

Hearing this, Lin Mu was stunned and immediately said: "Sure, by the way, Yaqian, you're going to handle the paperwork this afternoon, right?"

"Mm, Brother Song just dropped me off at Tiankuo Garden; I plan to change my clothes and head over."

"I'm not busy with work today, and I happen to be at Yanjing Huating. Let me know when you're inspecting the house, and I'll come over to help you check it out."

"Alright! Thank you, Xiao Xue, I'll send you the address once I finish the paperwork!"

She hung up the phone.

Lin Mu's gaze flickered uncertainly.

She suddenly realized that if Zhao Yaqian had her own house here, her crisis could be saved.

That old classmate who wanted to open her blind box at any time was simply her nightmare.

Once her true situation was exposed, the consequences were something she couldn't bear; it was truly more painful than killing her.

She could completely take this opportunity to decorate that house in a style similar to the one she was renting.

With Zhao Yaqian's strength, buying some luxury goods would be easy.

If she were forced into a corner, she would confess everything to Zhao Yaqian and beg bitterly.

Based on her understanding of this beautician friend, the other party would definitely not refuse.

Just then, a voice sounded from the side: "Mu, how was the light meal at noon?"

She looked up and saw Sun Yang slowly approaching, looking concerned: "I saw the reviews, this pan-seared steak with pearl barley and pumpkin rice is especially delicious, so I ordered this for you. I don't know if it suits your taste."

"It was delicious, thanks." Lin Mu's eyes brightened, and she smiled: "By the way, Sun Yang, I have some urgent matters to deal with, I might be late returning to the company this afternoon, you go work at the front desk later."

"Oh, oh, okay, then I'll go tidy up now." Sun Yang agreed and turned to walk toward the office.

She saved the document she was writing to the cloud, took her water cup, employee badge, headphones, and other items, and quickly returned to the front desk position.

"Mu..." Sun Yang just wanted to say something concerned, but saw the empty workstation and the disappeared Dior bag.

A disappointed expression appeared on his face.

Huaxin District, Hengyuan Motorcycle Dealership Flagship Store.

In the massive luxury showroom, under bright lights, rows of brand-new motorcycles were parked quietly, dazzling the eyes.

This was the largest motorcycle dealership in Yancheng, representing multiple mainstream brands such as Honda, Suzuki, Kawasaki, and Yamaha.

"This one is the Kawasaki Ninja 400, inline twin-cylinder four-stroke water-cooled engine, maximum horsepower 47.6PS... high-spec multi-function instrument panel, Uni-Trak rear suspension system..."

A male salesperson in a black suit enthusiastically introduced the vehicle information.

Tang Song sat on it to test it, feeling the riding posture and comfort.

He patted the Ninja 400 beneath him and said: "Let's take it for a test ride."

"Alright, I'll take you to register!" The salesperson quickly agreed and led him toward the registration desk.

He showed his driver's license, filled out the form, and put on protective gear.

Arriving at the test ride area behind the dealership, a test rider pushed over a green Ninja 400.

He earnestly introduced the vehicle's basic operations, functions, and safety precautions.

Tang Song inserted the key, ignited the engine, and started off somewhat unskillfully.

Manual motorcycles were not like small scooters; they had a certain level of driving difficulty.

Carefully following the test ride route, he accelerated, shifted gears, braked, and turned...

The riding posture was quite comfortable, balancing daily use and sportiness; it had ample power and good looks, making it a very popular entry-level model for beginners on the internet.

The lightweight frame and weight also provided a very good handling experience.

After the test ride, Tang Song didn't hesitate and said: "The Ninja 400 only has black and red in stock, right?"

Before coming, he had already called ahead; this time he was here to choose the bike, test ride, and place the order.

"Both the Spark Black and Firecracker Red color schemes are in stock and can be transferred immediately. The Pearl Blizzard White and KRT editions need to be pre-ordered, and the entire delivery process takes about a month."

"Fine, then I'll choose black. Can it be transferred today?"

Hearing the deal was reached, a joyful smile appeared on the salesperson's face. "We can handle the agency for you; it can be done this afternoon. However, you can only get a temporary license plate today; the official license plate will take 3 or 4 days. You can choose to have it mailed to your home, which is very convenient."

"OK, that works." Tang Song nodded readily and followed the salesperson toward the lobby.

For him, the biggest task of his first motorcycle was to help him improve his driving experience; there was no need to dwell on too much.

Once he was skilled later, he would definitely switch to a liter-class motorcycle, such as the Kawasaki H2, Ducati V4, BMW S1000RR...

Yanjing Huating.

"Ding-a-ling—" The phone rang.

Lin Mu, sitting on the sofa, quickly answered the phone.

Soon, Zhao Yaqian's excited voice came through the receiver: "Xiao Xue, I've already signed the contract, the property consultant is leading me into the residential area, the house is in Building 6, Unit 1."

"Okay, Yaqian, I'll wait for you downstairs."

Hanging up the phone, Lin Mu took a deep breath, picked up her bag, and walked out.

Although she had lived here for over a year, she really didn't know the layout of Building 6.

However, in the entire Yanjing Huating, the smallest unit was a large three-bedroom apartment of 130 square meters.

She just didn't know how the renovation was; she hoped it could reach the standard of the one she lived in, so that it would be much simpler to renovate.

Carrying a complex mood of anticipation and longing, Lin Mu walked along the stone path to the bottom of Building 6.

After waiting for a short while, she saw Zhao Yaqian, who was tall and long-legged, carrying an LV bag, with a female salesperson in her 30s following beside her.

"Xiao Xue!" Zhao Yaqian waved her hand vigorously and walked a few steps quickly to hug her. "Thank you, my dear, for taking time out of your work to come and accompany me."

Lin Mu said affectionately: "We're good sisters, helping each other is what we should do. Congratulations, Yaqian, on getting your new house!"

Hearing this, Zhao Yaqian beamed instantly. "So good, I can live here from now on, and we can be neighbors forever."

The expression on Lin Mu's face stiffened, and she smiled reluctantly: "Let's go, let's go up and see your luxury mansion."

She swiped open the unit door and walked into the spacious and bright entrance lobby.

They took the elevator directly to the 6th floor.

The hallway was lit by warm yellow lights, and the decoration was very exquisite and grand.

Opening the heavy armored door, the property consultant gestured with her hand: "Ms. Zhao, this apartment of yours is located on the 6th floor, the sub-penthouse, which is absolutely the golden floor. It has good lighting, fresh air, and a beautiful view.

Four bedrooms, two living rooms, and three bathrooms, 180 square meters. The original owner was a very powerful local boss, and the renovation is excellent.

Chapman custom cast aluminum armored door, high-quality smart door lock, video doorbell; remember to change the password later."

"Okay, thank you." Zhao Yaqian nodded quickly and walked in excitedly, unable to wait to admire her new home.

Lin Mu, standing beside her, felt her eyes turn red again.

You can't bully people like this!

180 square meters was the largest layout among the garden houses in Yanjing Huating, plus it was on the 6th floor; the housing price was estimated to be over 30,000.

The key was that no one would sell it at all; it belonged to an absolutely scarce housing resource.

Lin Mu gritted her teeth and followed her in.

Seeing the interior decoration, her eyes widened instantly, and she covered her heart and exclaimed: "So beautiful!"

"It really is so beautiful." Zhao Yaqian looked blankly at this large luxury mansion that belonged to her, feeling like it was a dream, her heart surging.

Ever since she took the final step with Tang Song, she had a sense of unreality, always wanting to pinch herself, afraid she was dreaming.

"Da, da, da—" The sound of high heels tapping on the solid wood floor rang out.

Lin Mu licked her lips, walked quickly into the living room, and began to wander around the house on her own, her gaze gradually becoming blurred.

A wrap-around entrance, warm solid wood floors throughout, shoe cabinets and wardrobes integrated with the entire wall, looking very grand.

A massive floor-to-ceiling window covering the entire wall made the whole living room look spacious and transparent.

No main light design + suspended ceiling, full of atmosphere.

Modern fabric color-blocked sofa, smooth lines, soft colors...

A dining sideboard covering the entire wall, dual Chinese and Western kitchens, hidden sliding doors.

Bosch custom refrigerator, dishwasher, microwave, and other kitchen appliances perfectly matched the layout.

The kitchen also had an entrance for domestic staff, which did not affect the privacy of the main circulation line.

The oversized dining room could accommodate 8 people dining at the same time, glass wine cabinet, Western cabinet, bar counter...

Master bedroom panoramic floor-to-ceiling window, wallpaper hard-pack, independent cloakroom, bathroom.

Overall, it presented a perfect modern minimalist style, and every detail was full of exquisiteness and comfort.

All furniture and appliances were custom-made by big brands, luxurious enough to dazzle the eyes.

Lin Mu stood in the center of the living room, her face flushed and her heart pounding, unable to control her feelings.

Looking around, her vision gradually blurred; it seemed as if she were the only one left in the whole house.

If the cloakroom were filled with clothes, bags, accessories, and watches, it would be the house of her dreams!

Of course, there would also have to be: Hermès, LV, Chanel, Patek Philippe, Tang Song... ===== CHAPTER 174 =====