Chapter 188: Roaming the Four Seas

The brightly lit lobby on the first floor of the shopping mall.

Tang Song stood beside Lin Mu, attentively observing her emotional fluctuations.

This was his first time understanding a woman's thinking and inner activities so intuitively and deeply; he was deeply moved.

The temptation of money, desire, impulse, struggle, reason…

"No, thanks." Lin Mu looked down at the shopping bags in her hands. "I've already bought a lot. Thank you, Tang Song."

She had only ever experienced a scene like today's in her dreams.

Often, she would wake up feeling a sense of loss.

But this time it was real—a full 240,000, in less than an hour!

Even Zhao Zhao Yaqian, with her monthly salary of 1.17 million, wouldn't dare spend like this!

Having gone through such an incredibly wonderful process once in her life was enough for her to savor for a very, very long time.

Bullet comments: 【Lin Mu, you should be satisfied! If you keep squandering like this, you might end up with nothing, and you might even be despised by him.】

She looked at the bank card in her hand again, her slender fingers pinching it lightly.

She handed the card over. "Here, returning it to its owner. Honestly, I've never spent money on such a grand scale before. It's truly thrilling."

"Then that's it, the game is over." Tang Song placed the shopping bags on the ground, took the bank card, and tucked it into his pocket.

Looking at the indifferent Tang Song, Lin Mu said in a joking tone, "When there's another good thing like this, you must call me, okay?"

After saying this, she looked at him with sparkling eyes.

Bullet comments: 【Daddy, please take me! I want more!】

Tang Song's expression suddenly turned a bit strange; Xiao Xue really knew how to play!

"Let's go. Let's put the shopping bags in the car first, and then you can accompany me to buy some things." After all, he still had a consumption task to complete, and Tang Song didn't want to waste time.

Lin Mu looked at the day's spoils, her mood becoming incredibly bright. "Okay!"

While waiting for the elevator.

"Swish!" The system light screen unfolded before his eyes.

【Act III】

【May 30th, 13:13. You have completed the interesting observation game. In this process, your understanding of her has gradually become clear, and her favorability toward you is unprecedentedly strong.】

【To better control the test subject (Lin Mu) and deepen your influence on her, in the subsequent shopping checkout process, you also chose to use the same bank card to pay, observing her psychological fluctuations. At the same time, purchase a gift you feel is enough to move her, and present it when the consumption ends and you are about to part ways, observing her psychological changes toward you.】

The light screen dissipated, and the elevator arrived.

The two took the elevator straight to B2, arriving in front of the Bentley Continental.

Lin Mu hesitated for a moment and said, "Tang Song, could I trouble you to help me take a photo? For me, today is a lucky day, and I want to keep a memento."

Tang Song, who was perfectly clear about her little thoughts, smiled. "Sure."

Lin Mu calmly placed the shopping bags in a conspicuous position beside the car, revealing the logos, and stood to the front side of the vehicle.

She hooked her hand into the crook of her other arm, slightly bent her left leg, and pointed her toes toward the camera.

In an instant, she struck a perfect pose, showcasing her soft and sexy figure to the greatest extent.

She had started working part-time as a model in college and had also worked as a car model, so she knew how to be most photogenic.

After taking the photo, Tang Song casually shared it to her WeChat.

Lin Mu opened the photo to look at it, unable to help but smile with her eyes, looking vibrant and spirited.

Paired with the Glacier White Bentley Continental and a pile of luxury goods, it was simply invincible.

Bullet comments: 【Finally! This time I can show off big time!】

She stuffed the shopping bags into the car.

Just as she was about to close the trunk, Lin Mu's mind went blank for a moment, and she stopped her movements.

Her fingers touched those exquisite and luxurious shopping bags again.

I actually really got so many luxury goods: Le Boy black silver cowhide, CAP handbag, silk scarf, hairband, bracelet…

She bit her lip hard; the pain reminded her once again that she wasn't dreaming.

……

Returning to the shopping mall.

Lin Mu looked at Tang Song, her voice gentle. "Tang Song, what do you want to buy? I'll help you recommend some things."

Tang Song pondered for a moment and said, "Let's buy some things I understand first. Later, when it comes to clothes and accessories, I'll trouble you to help guide me."

"Okay, I'll listen to you." Having been baptized by a round of luxury goods, Lin Mu was now very obedient.

Then, the two went straight up to the audio-visual and digital area on the fourth floor.

He had been living in the large open-plan apartment for a while now, but he had never bought anything he was interested in for it.

Taking this opportunity, he vented his shopping desire and, by the way, renovated the audio-visual room to create a man's happy room.

Two Mini-LED monitors, speakers, mouse, mechanical keyboard, over-ear headphones…

Cycling helmets of different styles and functions.

Laser short-throw projector, PS5, Bose L-series speaker system.

Hasselblad X2D mirrorless camera, paired with two sets of XCD lenses.

…

Lin Mu followed closely behind Tang Song, her heartbeat, which had finally calmed down, accelerating again.

He really must not care about money at all!

As long as it was something he liked, from a mouse costing over 200 yuan to a DSLR camera costing nearly 140,000 yuan and a speaker system costing over 50,000, he bought everything directly.

In no time, he had spent over 200,000 yuan; it was simply inhumanly wealthy.

Looking at that familiar bank card in Tang Song's hand, she could be 100% sure that this was the one she had been holding earlier.

In other words, there was really still a lot of money in it, much more than the 250,000 she had estimated.

For a moment, she couldn't help but feel a bit bitter inside.

Having lived a hard life, her horizons were still too narrow!

In a complex and contradictory mood, they returned to the first floor.

Tang Song patted her back lightly. "The rest is up to you, Xiao Xue. I plan to buy a few high-end outfits—suits, fashion wear, casual wear are all fine. It's best if they are things I can wear this season. You recommend them."

His 30-square-meter walk-in closet was still too empty, and many cabinets were left unused.

Moreover, with his self-discipline and fitness routine, his figure was getting better, and the cuts and sizes of many of his original clothes had become slightly ill-fitting.

Taking this opportunity to decorate it well and create a man's dream walk-in closet satisfied his past fantasies.

Thinking of this, Tang Song felt happy.

Sure enough, money only feels good when it's spent!

Inside, he also understood Lin Mu's previous emotional fluctuations.

"Let's go look at suits first." Lin Mu nodded lightly, pretending to casually take Tang Song's arm.

Seeing that he wasn't angry or dissatisfied, she then took it openly.

She brought Tang Song to the Kiton counter, known as the ceiling of world menswear, the Rolls-Royce of the suit world.

The store's decoration was very luxurious and grand, and the sales assistants were all wearing crisp suits, which were very eye-catching.

Of course, the prices here were also very touching.

A set of ordinary ready-to-wear suits started at over 60,000, and ordinary T-shirt items cost eight or nine thousand.

Lin Mu had a very good eye and was very knowledgeable about clothing styles.

She helped him match a few outfits, and when tried on, they matched his physique and skin tone perfectly.

Looking at the heroic, handsome, and tall Tang Song, Lin Mu's face flushed.

Standing to the side holding her phone, using the excuse of showing him the effect, she kept snapping "click, click."

With the blessing of money and power, Tang Song was the most charming man in her eyes.

He was her absolute ideal type.

After trying on the last outfit.

Tang Song picked through them, put the clothes he felt comfortable in together, and said to the sales assistant behind him, "I want all of these. I'll leave an address; you help me send them over later."

The property management services of Yanjing Yanjing Tiancheng included receiving and delivery services, making such purchases very convenient.

"Alright! Sir, don't worry, absolutely no problem! We will arrange it for you immediately!" The young and handsome male sales assistant was ecstatic, his enthusiastic attitude wishing he could melt him.

Because there were many clothes, other idle sales assistants in the store also ran over to help organize and pack.

This place instantly became the center of the entire store.

Feeling the gazes projected by the men and women around, Lin Mu held her head high and chest out, leaning close to Tang Song, striking an elegant and composed posture.

She chatted with him with a smile about the fabrics and workmanship of these clothes, displaying her "profound" knowledge.

Soon, the suits and individual items were all organized and neatly placed in front of them, totaling 520,000 yuan.

Watching Tang Song take out that bank card again, the payment was successful.

Lin Mu's pupils shrank, and the expression on her face became very colorful.

Biting her lip hard, there were crystal-clear tears flickering in her eyes.

This… this adds up to 1 million already!

1 million! You could buy a Porsche Cayenne in full! 5 LV Gilded Sahara bags! A down payment for a house in Yanjing Yanjing Huating!

Looking at Tang Song's dashing manner of swiping the card, he didn't care about this money at all, nor would he be angry because she swiped a bit more money.

I missed it! I missed it again!

If she weren't concerned about her image, she would definitely be squatting on the ground holding her head and crying right now.

"Let's go, Xiao Xue." Looking at the bullet comments popping up above her head, Tang Song felt a bit dazed inside.

No wonder the item 【Whispers of Human Nature】 chose her; she was simply too typical, and her psychological activities were so rich.

For him, it was truly a good training object, which could help him better improve his emotional intelligence, especially regarding women.

Next, the two wandered around the luxury area on the first floor again.

Besides buying some skincare products, fashion wear, and accessories, Tang Song also bought some women's bags and beauty products to give away.

Watching that ordinary China Merchants Bank card swipe out receipts one after another.

The smile on Lin Mu's face became increasingly stiff.

Inside, she felt regretful at times and relieved at others, her mood complex and hard to fathom.

…

They walked into the luxuriously decorated Jiang Shidan specialty store.

The enthusiastic sales lady hurried forward to receive them.

From the clothing and temperament of these two, she could easily judge that they were definitely big clients with spending power!

Tang Song responded casually and patted Lin Mu's waist.

He gave her a look: "Xiao Xue, it's your turn to perform."

Lin Mu hurriedly stood straight, gathered her spirits, and came to a bright and transparent counter.

Pointing to a watch inside, she whispered, "This is the watch I just mentioned, Jiang Shidan Overseas 4300V, ultra-thin perpetual calendar series, 41.5mm case diameter, 18K white gold, sapphire crystal case back…"

"This lady's description is very accurate." After Lin Mu finished introducing it, the sales lady opposite hurriedly added, "Our store happens to have a promotion right now, and we can give you two extra watch straps, alligator leather and rubber. They can be replaced quickly without tools, convenient for your wearing needs on different occasions."

Tang Song nodded. "I'll try it on first."

"Alright." The sales lady carefully took out the watch.

Before she could speak, Lin Mu took the initiative to reach out and take it, saying gently, "Tang Song, I'll help you put it on."

Tang Song casually unbuckled the Patek Philippe on his wrist and extended his large, bony hand.

Lin Mu licked her lips, gently helped him put on the watch, and said sincerely, "It looks so good!"

The exquisite and elegant wristwatch and the slender, perfect hand appeared exceptionally outstanding under the store's brilliant lights, seemingly glowing.

Bullet comments: 【I really want to use his hand!】

"It is indeed very nice." Tang Song's eyes moved, and he said to Lin Mu, "Do you have any women's watches to recommend? Ones you think look good."

He had already learned almost everything about Lin Mu's preferences from the bullet comments.

Earlier at the LV store, he had asked the sales assistant, and the "Sahara Gilded" bag required a 200,000 yuan purchase to pre-order, and it would take half a year to get it.

That was why he thought of buying a watch of a similar price by the way.

Hearing his words, Lin Mu bit her lower lip and pointed to a rose-gold dial women's watch on the other side. "This Overseas 2305V is very good. The public price is 230,000, inlaid with 84 round-cut diamonds, weighing 1 carat…"

As she spoke, deep envy and jealousy flowed through the bottom of her eyes.

The most expensive one she currently owned was only a second-hand Cartier watch, which she bought for 13,000, and it was also the piece of jewelry she wore most often daily.

However, as a "highly educated financial professional," this watch obviously couldn't satisfy her desire to show off.

For this kind of top-tier wristwatch, she was simply too greedy.

Tang Song had just bought women's bags and beauty products, and now he was looking at women's watches; it was very obvious he was going to give them to someone.

However, she had self-awareness and was also very sensible, knowing that there was definitely no share for her.

Asking him for it shamelessly would be overestimating herself and would also make her appear very greedy.

After observing Lin Mu's emotional fluctuations for a while, Tang Song took off the wristwatch and took the women's watch to look at it carefully.

It was somewhat similar to the Rolex Datejust he had bought for Wen Wen Ruan, but more fashionable.

Looking at the bullet comments above Lin Mu's head, Tang Song smiled and said to the sales lady, "I want both of these watches."

The sales lady was stunned, trying hard to suppress her excited emotions. "Alright, sir. The public price of this 4300V is 720,000, and the 2305V is 230,000, totaling 950,000. We can give you four extra watch straps for matching."

Tang Song nodded calmly. "Alright, issue the invoice, swipe the card."

Hearing the keyword "swipe the card," Lin Mu's heart jumped, and her gaze turned to Tang Song's hand.

As the payment was successfully completed.

Looking at that familiar ordinary China Merchants Bank card, her mind went "buzz," and her vision went a bit dark.

It's over 2.1 million!

And I only swiped 240,000!

Dizzily walking out of the Jiang Shidan store, Lin Mu felt her mouth dry, her emotions surging.

She couldn't help but ask, "Tang Song, can you tell me… exactly how much money is in this card of yours?"

"Uh, I'm just purely curious. It doesn't matter if you don't want to say." Lin Mu hurriedly added a supplement.

Tang Song looked at her nervous expression and smiled. "Take a guess."

Lin Mu stared into Tang Song's eyes, holding up her fingers to gesture. "3 million? No? Then… 5 million?"

Seeing Tang Song's look, Lin Mu understood instantly.

5 million? 5 million! 5 million!!

The 130-square-meter large ocean-view apartment she lived in now only cost a little over 4 million.

This money was enough for her to buy a house in Yanjing Yanjing Huating and then buy a Porsche.

If she possessed these two things, then all the illusions would become reality.

She could openly take others to visit her house and ride in her car.

With these things as a social springboard, she could better integrate into the upper circles and make herself a true wealthy socialite!

Thinking of this, regret, like a bone-eating viper, wrapped around her tightly.

I'm so stupid, really!

…

Tang Song carried two gift bags and said softly, "Xiao Xue, it's about time. We still have to go to work in the afternoon, let's go back."

Lin Mu raised her head, her eye sockets a bit red, opened her mouth but didn't say anything.

Burdened with worries, she followed Tang Song to the underground parking lot and somehow got into the passenger seat.

"Bang!" As the car door was closed.

Lin Mu shuddered all over, her nails digging into her palms, gradually coming back to her senses.

Her eyebrows drooped slightly, and her gaze toward Tang Song was a bit pitiful.

It was useless to say anything now, and even if she hadn't made a judgment based on the card type at the time, she wouldn't have dared to really buy a car or a house.

In the final analysis, it was still her own choice, fearing that Tang Song would be disgusted.

She lowered her head, sighed silently, leaned against the comfortable seat, and closed her eyes gently.

The vehicle started slowly.

About 5 minutes later, the white Bentley stopped in a parking space at B2 of the Yunxi Building.

Looking at the quiet Lin Mu in the passenger seat, Tang Song touched her arm lightly. "Xiao Xue, we're here."

Lin Mu opened her eyes slowly.

She brushed the stray hair from her temples and said softly, "Tang Song, thank you so much for today. I'm very happy. If you need anything in the future, you can find me. I'm not busy at work."

Her mindset had already adjusted.

Regardless, she had already obtained luxury goods worth 240,000, experienced the happiness after sudden wealth, and could be considered to have fulfilled a life dream.

Toward Tang Song, who realized her dream, she felt more gratitude and love inside, and the regret was also because she wasn't capable enough.

Taking a deep breath, looking at the handsome billionaire in the driver's seat, her legs couldn't help but twist lightly.

In less than two hours, he swiped 2.1 million in cash; it was simply too crazy!

The charm of money flooded her so strongly and surgingly for the first time.

It made her mood fluctuate, and she really wanted to play ball with Tang Song on the spot to release her mood.

Looking at the bullet comments flashing above her head, Tang Song pursed his lips, reached out to pick up the Jiang Shidan gift bag from the back seat, placed it on her round and straight thighs, and patted it calmly. "Take it."

The black hip-hugging skirt felt very good, and her thighs were very elastic; it was clear she really exercised often.

Lin Mu was stunned, not even noticing the small movement of his hand, and stammered, "Tang Song… you… what do you mean by this?"

Tang Song laughed softly. "A small gift for you, thanks for accompanying me shopping."

Lin Mu's hands gripped tightly, and she could no longer maintain her superficial restraint.

Her eyes widened, and her lips trembled. "This Overseas women's watch… you bought it to give to me?"

"Yeah, this is what you chose yourself. You should like it, right?"

Lin Empress Mu Xue gritted her teeth, excitedly lifted her hips, and kissed him hard on the cheek.

Barrage: 【Tang Song! Tang Song! Tang Song! I love you so much! I love you so much! How can you be this good...】

"Swish!" The pale blue system interface appeared once again, and the character barrage and outlines slowly faded away.

The background image changed, and lines of text popped out.

Lin Empress Mu Xue's character model stood in the center of the screen, surrounded by high-end brand counters, with exquisite display windows showcasing precious leather goods, dazzling jewelry, and elegant fashions...

【Special Event Instance — Lin Empress Mu Xue's Whisper, Cleared】

【Evaluating results...】

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【Observer (Tang Song) rating: S (Excellent)】

【Test Subject (Lin Empress Mu Xue) performance rating: SS (Outstanding)】

【You have gained Charm +1】

【You have obtained the special item "Self in the Mirror"】