Chapter 186: Empress Mu Xue, Event Dungeon

Tang Song's expression stalled for a moment, then quickly returned to normal.

The item 【Whispers of Human Nature】 was a special object he obtained after his Opening Opening Xiaohongshu followers reached 10,000.

When he encountered a matching scene and target, the item would automatically trigger, generating a special 【Event Dungeon】.

Completing the dungeon would help him better understand human nature, granting Charm +1.

He hadn't expected it to be triggered by Lin Mu.

He opened the system interface and entered the warehouse.

The item 【Whispers of Human Nature】, which had originally emitted a gray glow, had vanished, replaced by a colorful card.

He checked the details.

【Lin Mu's Whispers】: Upon use, a special event dungeon will be loaded into the real world (from the player's perspective). Please prepare in advance.

【Note: Validity Period (11 hours, 59 minutes, 34 seconds)】

Seeing Tang Song suddenly fall silent, the expression on Lin Mu's face grew increasingly stiff.

Is it really that bad? I just wanted to treat you to a meal...

Does he have such a poor impression of me?

From her perspective.

Tang Song was a billionaire hiding his light under a bushel; she had never interacted with anyone like him, nor had anyone around her.

Her vision and experience were insufficient to fathom the mind of such a major figure.

She could only rely on getting close to her good friend Zhao Zhao Zhao Yaqian to gradually understand and figure him out.

However, in the eyes of that beautician friend, this "Brother Song" was a perfect lover: gentle and kind, attentive, positive and optimistic, and powerful in bed...

This only made her more confused and unable to get a handle on him.

She didn't even dare to post photos on her Moments openly, only doing so secretly.

"Hello, beautiful, two cups of Americano Geisha are ready," the clerk beside her reminded.

"Okay, thank you." Lin Mu quickly stood up and hurried to the counter.

Just as she took the two cups of coffee, a familiar voice came from her side: "Good morning, Mu. I didn't see you at the company just now, so I guessed you must have come down for coffee."

A faint smile appeared on Lin Mu's face as she turned and said, "Brother Gu, morning."

Looking at Lin Mu dressed in a black off-shoulder outfit and a tight half-skirt, Gu Cheng's face showed a look of astonishment.

This was the first time she had worn such sexy clothes at the company; previously, she had mostly worn professional attire. He hadn't expected her to be so beautiful.

The elegance and splendor that washed over him, the exposed exquisite collarbones and snow-white skin, accompanied by whiffs of perfume, made Gu Cheng slightly dazed.

"See you later, Brother Gu, I have something to do." Lin Mu nodded to him, turned, and walked toward a seat by the window.

Gu Cheng quickly hurried after her, reaching out his hand as he said, "Mu, last time we talked about going together to try the sauce-flavored grilled fish when we had time. How about today at noon?" (Chapter 166)

In recent days, he had been conducting due diligence on a proposed investment project in Rongcheng, busier than ever, and had only returned to Yancheng last night.

Lin Mu subtly swept a glance in Tang Song's direction, their eyes meeting.

A trace of panic and palpitation flashed in her eyes, but she quickly recovered, frowning slightly as she said, "I haven't really wanted to eat fish lately, so let's forget it. Bye, Brother Gu."

After speaking, she ignored him completely and quickly sat down opposite Tang Song.

She gently handed over the coffee cup in her hand, explaining as if by accident, "I ran into a colleague and chatted briefly. Here's your coffee; try it and see how it is."

"Thank you." Tang Song reached out to take it, took a sip, and nodded. "It's very good."

The taste was mellow, the acidity moderate, with hints of fruit and nuts.

It was completely different from the Mocha he usually drank.

Standing two meters away, Gu Cheng watched the two conversing, the corners of his mouth twitching.

Ever since this beautiful receptionist joined the company, many male colleagues had set their sights on her.

She was a standard rich girl, working here mainly to find something to do and meet more people.

Dressed in exquisite fashion, styled to be both pure and seductive, with a slim waist, long legs, large breasts, and fair skin, she fit male aesthetics perfectly.

However, this aloof female colleague had never shown excessive closeness to any particular person.

He had never seen her voluntarily buy coffee for someone or hand it to them.

Let alone speak in such a gentle tone.

His gaze shifted to the somewhat familiar Tang Song sitting there; after recalling for a moment, he instantly remembered.

They had met in the elevator before; he also worked in Yunxi Building and was a part-timer at Weiguang Coffee. (Chapter 166)

Looking at his handsome profile, alarm bells rang loudly in Gu Cheng's heart, and his eyes turned gloomy.

Gritting his teeth, he turned and strode away.

Lin Mu clasped her hands tightly between her thighs, straightened her back, kept her legs together, and tilted slightly to the right to display her sexy and graceful figure to the fullest extent.

She lifted her coffee, took a sip, and looked at Tang Song.

High-bridged nose, clear lip line, broad shoulders, and smooth lines.

He possessed a calm and unhurried temperament, as if emitting a faint golden glow.

The Patek Philippe on his left wrist shimmered with a soft light, looking exceptionally dazzling.

That was definitely genuine! Worth a Porsche 911.

His clothes bore no brand logos, but they fit perfectly, typical of high-end custom fashion.

Why hadn't she looked a few more times or spoken a few more words back then? She might have guessed his net worth.

After all, he had actively asked for her WeChat, and she had once been attracted to him.

It was entirely possible for them to be together!

Thinking that she had actually missed out on a god-tier male like this, Lin Mu felt a sharp pain in her heart.

If there had never been hope, she could have barely accepted it.

But clearly, she had once had a chance, yet lost it due to some mistakes.

It was truly unacceptable! She couldn't accept it!

Leaning back in his chair, Tang Song selected 【Lin Mu's Whispers】 and activated it immediately.

"Whoosh—" The system interface swirled with light.

An incredibly magnificent scene appeared.

Luxury goods, mansions, luxury cars, gold, diamonds, banknotes, banquets...

A pale golden light flowed and surged within, dazzling to the eye and mesmerizing to the spirit.

Immediately after, lines of text jumped out.

【Human nature is diverse and complex. Everyone has their own unique experiences, background, and personality, making human nature difficult to simply generalize or summarize.】

【We should respect everyone's uniqueness and differences, and try to understand their behaviors and motivations.】

【As an independent individual, Lin Mu is a very typical woman: self-driven, goal-oriented, confident yet inferior, vain, prone to comparison and showing off...】

【By observing her choices and behaviors, you can better understand women, helping you improve your emotional intelligence and handle issues between partners more effectively.】

【Welcome to the special event dungeon—Lin Mu's Whispers】

【Dungeon Roles: Observer (Tang Song), Subject (Lin Mu)】

【You have acquired the dungeon skill "Whisper".】

【Whisper】: While in the dungeon environment, when the Subject (Lin Mu) experiences huge psychological fluctuations, you will be able to see the whispers of her heart.

【Act One】

【May 30th, 09:06: You accepted Lin Mu's invitation to dine together. During the meal, you will propose that she accompany you shopping, thereby better completing the challenge task "Impulse Spending".】

"Swish!" The light curtain vanished. Tang Song raised his head to look at Lin Mu opposite him, his eyes full of wonder.

At this moment, in his eyes, everything around remained the same, except Lin Mu had become different.

A layer of light-colored outline appeared on her body, and a purple tag hung above her head: 【Subject (Lin Mu)】.

It was like a two-dimensional character appearing in the three-dimensional world, exceptionally conspicuous.

"If it's inconvenient for you, we can make plans for next time. My work is relatively light, so I'm available anytime." Lin Mu tucked her long hair behind her ear, a faint smile on her face, though her heart was sinking.

Tang Song's continued lack of response to her dinner invitation made her mood increasingly heavy.

Her hands, adorned with exquisite manicures, clenched slightly, and her gaze flickered.

If her strategy to ease their relationship failed to work, she would have to think of other methods.

Tang Song raised his head and smiled lightly. "It's not inconvenient at all; I just feel a bit bad about letting you treat me."

Lin Mu was stunned for a moment, then forced calmness as she said, "It's fine; you can treat me next time. We work in the same building, so we'll have many opportunities to contact each other in the future."

"In that case, alright. Thank you, Xiao Xue. Let's go to that restaurant you mentioned for lunch today. What time does your lunch break start?" Tang Song flashed her a brilliant smile.

Just then, a prominent chat bullet screen appeared above Lin Mu's head: 【He agreed, and he even called me "Xiao Xue"!】

The smile on Tang Song's face paused slightly. Looking at the bullet screen above her head and listening to her words, he felt it was strangely stimulating, like peeking into someone's inner thoughts.

Lin Mu instantly radiated vitality, feeling like she was back in the game.

She licked her lips with her tongue and said elegantly and generously, "Normally it's 12 o'clock, but my work is very light, so I can usually leave around 11:30. Of course, even earlier is fine; it mainly depends on your schedule."

Anyway, there was another receptionist, Sun Yang; she could just have him cover for her.

"Good, let's make it 11:30 then. We'll meet at the elevator lobby on B2." Tang Song raised his wrist to check the time and smiled. "Our company is about to have a meeting, so I have to go first. See you."

Lin Mu quickly stood up as well. "I'll go with you."

Soon, the two of them held their coffees and stepped onto the elevator.

Since it was currently the morning rush hour, the elevator was somewhat crowded, forcing Lin Mu to stand pressed against Tang Song.

A fresh, dewy fragrance drifted over, resembling the scent of sea breeze and air after rain.

Wearing seven-centimeter high heels, Lin Mu was extremely tall; her pert buttocks happened to press right against his lower abdomen.

A waist slender enough to be held in one hand, a straight and slim back, voluminous beautiful hair, bare shoulders, collarbones...

Tang Song took a deep breath, feeling somewhat offended.

Lin Mu faced the direction of the elevator doors, arms crossed over her chest, seemingly unaware of anything.

"Ding—" The elevator slowly came to a stop on the 19th floor; Lin Mu turned her head and whispered, "Goodbye."

Having said that, she lifted her chin slightly and walked outward with steps neither too large nor too small.

Her graceful figure, the swaying of her waist and hips, paired with today's outfit, exuded an aura of elegant aloofness.

It instantly attracted the gazes of everyone in the elevator.

Above her head, a line of danmu floated up once again: 【He's looking at me! He's looking at me! Did I sway my butt too much? I can't walk too flirtatiously; I need to be more dignified!】

Tang Song blinked, an expression of astonishment appearing on his face.

He hadn't expected that the outwardly aloof Xiao Xue would actually be like this!

Inside the conference room.

A large screen was displaying a detailed table of live-streaming data.

"We have achieved sales of 890,000 Zhao Yuan this month, with shop orders approaching 10,000. There is only one day left in this month; our main tasks today are promotion and product selection... Let's strive to reach our goal of one million Zhao Yuan in monthly sales..."

In front of the large screen, Gao Gao Gao Gao Mengting, dressed in a white casual suit, stood there confidently and spiritedly, her eyes shining brightly.

Tang Song sat beside the conference table, listening attentively.

He had already seen these data yesterday; it could be said that the goal of turning a profit in the first month was one hundred percent achievable.

All of this actually had a great deal to do with the 【Lucky Badge】.

The successful debut broadcast and the viral video had brought in a total of over 5,000 precise followers.

Coupled with continuous traffic investment and conversion, their live-streaming data became very impressive, earning them traffic support from the platform.

Of course, it was also inseparable from the team's efforts.

Since the debut broadcast on May 13th, only 17 days had passed until now.

Number of live streams: 9; average duration per stream: 3 hours, 47 minutes, 50 seconds; average viewers per stream: 73,000; peak viewers: 134,000.

To sprint for the million-Zhao Yuan monthly sales target, they were basically holding one live stream every two days on average; working overtime on weekends was a common occurrence.

Of course, because the live-streaming results were so explosive, everyone enjoyed it tirelessly.

As long as the GMV and return rates met the standards, everyone could receive a decent commission income.

For instance, He He He Liting, serving as the co-host, would earn a monthly salary of at least 10,000 Zhao Yuan if the current momentum continued.

In Yancheng, a second-tier city, this was already considered very high for a girl in her early twenties with a vocational college degree.

After Gao Gao Gao Gao Mengting finished speaking, Tang Song immediately stood up and began to outline the company's plans for the near future.

The 【First Stage Growth Plan Mission】 was about to be completed.

The company already possessed core business operations and was about to become profitable, allowing for steady upward development and expansion.

He himself was also about to receive the corresponding First Stage 【Growth Gift Pack】.

By that time, the renovation of the brand-new 2,010-square-meter office area would be finished, three major live-streaming rooms would be put into use, and the team size could expand rapidly.

Regarding this, he was full of anticipation and brimming with motivation.

Rongxin Venture Capital.

Sitting at the front desk, Lin Mu checked the time repeatedly, feeling that these two-plus hours were exceptionally long.

When it reached 11:15, she hurriedly opened WeChat and left a message for Tang Song: "I'll pack up my things and wait for you downstairs; see you in a bit."

After sending the message, Lin Mu picked up the small mirror on her desk, simply touched up her makeup, and adjusted her hairstyle.

Finally, she took a breath freshener out of her drawer and sprayed it toward her throat several times.

She absolutely had to ensure she was in her best state when interacting with him.

After packing up her things and checking her phone again, she had not received a reply from Tang Song; it was almost 11:20.

Why no reply? Is he too busy? Does he not want to deal with me?

Lin Mu's mind began to wander with anxious thoughts, unsure of what to do.

Picking up her beloved Dior bag, she walked toward the elevator with a heart burdened by worries.

She wanted to go up to the 30th floor to check or send him a voice message, yet she worried it might backfire.

In the end, she went directly down to B2 and stood in the elevator lobby, waiting anxiously.

Time passed 11:30.

"Ding—" The elevator doors slowly opened.

Lin Mu immediately straightened her body, pretending to be calm as she peeked inside, but an expression of disappointment instantly appeared on her face.

Did he forget?

Could it be that he is going to stand me up?

Never before had a boy made her wait; experiencing this feeling for the first time, Lin Mu's mood was complex.

After waiting another two minutes, she saw Tang Song stride out from inside.

Lin Mu profoundly felt the emotions a simp experiences when facing their male or female god.

Smiling and nodding at him, Lin Mu said in a gentle tone, "Let's go, Tang Song; I've already reserved a spot in advance."

At the same time, a conspicuous line of danmu appeared above her head: 【Oh my god! You're finally here! If you hadn't come, I was about to run to your company and knock on your door!】

Tang Song said with some embarrassment, "Sorry, waiting for the elevator delayed me by two minutes."

Although he didn't feel he was late, seeing such intense emotions from the other party, he still felt he needed to express something.

"It's fine; I just arrived too." Lin Mu's mood instantly became bright.

Walking out of the elevator lobby.

After taking a few steps forward, her gaze instantly locked firmly onto that white Bentley Continental GT.

In the dim underground garage, it was like a piece of white jade emitting a faint glow, embedded there, attracting the gazes of those around.

As the distance closed, her heartbeat gradually accelerated.

"Click—" The lights flashed, and the vehicle unlocked.

Lin Mu held her breath, adjusted her skirt hem, and under the gaze of people around, bent down and shifted her hips to sit in the passenger seat.

The car door closed; through the front windshield, she could see several women standing outside, looking over here with eyes full of envy, jealousy, and hatred.

High heels stepped onto the soft carpet, and beneath her was a comfortable, high-end seat.

Lin Mu instantly felt refreshed, her vanity immensely satisfied.

Her fingers lightly stroked the exquisite and luxurious interior surrounding her; unable to help herself, she narrowed her eyes, a intoxicated smile appearing on her face.

A Bentley Continental GT worth four million, a top-tier luxury grand tourer, a young and handsome billionaire.

In this world, which woman could remain unmoved?

"Vroom—" The engine ignited; Tang Song turned to glance at Lin Mu, who appeared composed, the expression on his face very strange.

Danmu: 【Envy and jealousy to the extreme! I, Emperor Mu Xue, am here to crush you all!】

On the road, Lin Mu chatted with Tang Song about topics regarding Yunxi Tower and grilled fish while taking photos with her phone.

Just as the two were about to arrive at the underground parking lot of Xingyue City, Lin Mu turned sideways, pretending to take a selfie, switched the camera to the rear-facing lens, and snapped a photo of Tang Song.

She tapped to view the photo.

His handsome and upright profile, bolstered by the Bentley emblem and the luxurious interior, was filled with infinite charm.

Lin Mu couldn't help but lose herself in thought for a moment.

She once again thought of that famous scene of Tang Song at the investment negotiation meeting.

An aura like a solitary peak, an elegant and confident demeanor.

The overlap of him in these two different states made Lin Mu's heart skip a beat.

The grilled fish restaurant was located on the 5th floor of Xingyue City; it was very large, with high-end decoration and excellent service.

The two ordered a three-jin fish, added a few side dishes, and Lin Mu ordered several exquisitely plated snacks and desserts.

While waiting for the food, she took a shark clip out of her bag, pinned her hair up, and clipped it behind her head.

Paired with her outfit today, she instantly exuded the temperament of a charming married woman.

This made Tang Song can't help but glance at her a few more times.

The grilled fish was served quickly; the taste was indeed excellent, the flesh very tender and fresh, with a texture that was crispy on the outside and tender on the inside.

During the meal, Lin Mu behaved very calmly, mostly chatting about topics concerning Zhao Zhao Zhao Yaqian.

When they were halfway through the meal, Tang Song naturally asked, "After eating, do you have anything else to do?"

Lin Mu's eyes flickered slightly, and she immediately replied, "No."

"Since we've come to the mall with such difficulty, shall we stroll around together? I happen to want to buy a few things; you should be very knowledgeable in this area, so help me offer some advice."

Hearing this, Lin Mu paused for a moment, even doubting she had heard wrong.

He actually took the initiative to ask me shopping?

The expression on her face nearly broke; suppressing her excitement, she said, "Sure, I do have some insights in this area, and I am very familiar with Xingyue City."

After speaking, the corners of his mouth still couldn't help but curve upward in a wide arc.

Given Tang Song's wealth and generosity, what if he offered to gift me a luxury item?

Should I accept it? Or should I accept it!?

Danmu: 【Aaaaaah!】

"Swish!" The system's light curtain automatically unfolded before his eyes.

【Scene Two】

【May 30th, 12:26. Lin Mu accepted your invitation. To express gratitude and to observe her more closely, you decided to play an interesting game with her, gaining a more intuitive understanding of her humanity.】

【You handed her your bank card without telling her the balance, letting her buy whatever she wanted. It could be a luxury car, a famous watch, or a mansion worth millions, or it could be ordinary clothes and bags.】

【It was up to her to judge how much to spend. Once her expenditure exceeded the balance on your card, she would receive nothing.】

【Greed and restraint, gratitude and regret, joy and indignation—observe her emotional changes carefully; this can help you improve your understanding of women.】