Chapter 218: The Intoxicated Xiao Xue

"Goodbye!" Wen Wen Ruan gave him a push on the chest.

Tang Song held her firm waist, looked at the older sister right in front of him, and smiled: "You ran all the way here to find me, why are you leaving so suddenly?"

Wen Wen Ruan gave him a huffy glare and feigned authority: "It's very impolite for you to call me that, and where am I 'sturdy'? That's just a nickname they gave me because they're jealous of my figure!"

Tang Song leaned into her ear, kneading her slender waist while saying in a magnetic voice: "Wen Ruan Wen Ruan."

"Ugh~" Wen Wen Ruan shuddered violently, goosebumps instantly rising on her skin.

Looking at Tang Song's handsome face, she bit her lip and said: "Call me Sister!"

After saying this, a faint blush spread across her face.

Being addressed in that tone by Tang Song, a younger brother, was simply too much to handle.

If they were in bed, she would have pinned his face beneath her and rubbed it hard, no matter what.

Tang Song smiled, kissed her on the eye, took her hand, and walked toward the pedestrian street: "I haven't eaten yet, come keep me company for a bite."

Wen Wen Ruan let him lead her, walking forward along the sidewalk outside the residential complex.

Feeling his long, powerful hand and looking at his straight-nosed, thin-lipped profile, Wen Wen Ruan's heartbeat couldn't slow down for a single second.

The twilight light spilled from behind, stretching their shadows long.

A gentle breeze blew, soft and romantic.

The two walked for a while.

Tang Song suddenly stopped, a brilliant smile appearing on his face: "This Hunan restaurant looks good, and you like spicy food too."

"Mm, okay." Wen Wen Ruan held down her skirt, which was being blown by the wind, her gaze still fixed on him.

They went up to the second floor of the restaurant and found a spot by the window.

They ordered stir-fried pork with chili, chopped chili fish head, steamed spicy mixed dish, and added two portions of rice.

While waiting for the food to be served, Tang Song poured a glass of hot water for Wen Wen Ruan, placed it in front of her, and asked about her recent work and life situation.

Hearing his roundabout phrasing, Wen Wen Ruan let out a "pfft" of laughter: "Don't worry, my parents aren't pressuring me anymore, and they don't have any intention of introducing me to blind dates."

Looking at the older sister's gentle, smiling face, Tang Song's heart finally settled.

When he left that day, the impression Wen Wen Ruan left on him was profound—complex, conflicted, heartbroken...

Judging from their interaction just now, she seemed to have recovered.

Just as Hu Hu Mingli said, her personality was free-spirited and magnanimous; she wasn't the type to bottle up anger.

Tang Song could foresee that being with her, it would be hard to even have an argument.

The food was soon served.

The taste was excellent—fresh, spicy, fragrant, appetizing, and refreshing.

The two chatted about fitness and work while eating the meal, which was full of "wok hei."

Sunlight shone through the floor-to-ceiling windows, gilding them with a rim of light.

They looked exactly like an ordinary young couple who had finished work and come out to treat themselves.

Wen Wen Ruan's gaze was somewhat dazed, looking at him without blinking.

The orange glow of the setting sun, the bright stars in the sky, and the handsome, gentle him across the table.

If only we were really just an ordinary couple.

I would cook the food you like, listen to you complain about the problems you encounter, accompany you to play games to relax, and lie in bed with you dreaming about where to travel on the weekend...

Discussing where to buy a house, thinking about what songs to use for the wedding, what kind of gown to wear...

Thinking like this, her eyes suddenly became moist.

After dinner.

The sky had completely darkened, and the streetlights emitted a warm yellow glow.

The two followed the crowd, walking along the street, hand in hand, chatting.

From time to time, they would sit down and stop at a place with a nice view, occasionally ducking into a small shop by the roadside to browse, or buying a steaming snack from a street stall...

Time was like a gentle evening breeze; by the time they came to their senses, it was already nearly 10 PM.

Wen Wen Ruan suddenly stopped and looked straight at him.

Tang Song lowered his head slightly and asked: "What's wrong?"

Wen Wen Ruan didn't answer him; she took a step forward, pinned him against a lamppost, stood on tiptoe, and kissed him.

Her hot lips and teeth were bold and wild, unreservedly expressing her possessiveness.

Tang Song wrapped his arms around her waist and began to respond.

Breathing in the older sister's scent and feeling her passion, his fingers inadvertently brushed against her floral dress; Tang Song's heartbeat grew faster, and he kissed her with increasing intensity.

Beside the parking spaces outside the South Gate of Yanjing Yanjing Tiancheng.

Wen Wen Ruan handed over the gift bag in her hand: "Here, take it, little brother."

"Is this for me?" Tang Song took it in surprise. He had seen Wen Wen Ruan holding it the whole time, not even putting it down when she went to the restroom, and had assumed it was her daily necessities.

"Mm."

"Thanks, Zhuang Zhuang, what's inside?" Tang Song curiously lifted the bag.

Wen Wen Ruan pinched his arm and said huffily: "An electric holy cup, it even has a massage function, it's super powerful. You're in for a treat tonight; remember to record a video and send it to me when you do."

Tang Song's eye twitched as he took a white gift box out of the bag.

Looking at the familiar logo on it, Tang Song said softly: "Armani."

Opening the gift box, inside was a black lychee-patterned cowhide wallet and an exquisite keychain.

The design was stylish, atmospheric, simple, and classic.

"It's nothing expensive," Wen Wen Ruan said candidly: "I bought it a long time ago and wanted to give it to you, but I never managed to."

She had bought this after Tang Song gave her the LV bag at the gym, originally wanting to pick a good day suitable for a date to give it to him.

At that time, she had truly treated Tang Song as a target to conquer and a prospective boyfriend.

But the subsequent team-building event had completely disrupted her plans.

Now, it was just a return to the right track.

"Thanks, I really like it." Tang Song's long fingers opened the wallet; a photo of him was still tucked into the photo slot.

In the dense curtain of rain, he was lowering his head, holding an umbrella, his left hand clutching a bunch of blooming tulips, with a dark suit jacket draped over his arm.

Behind him was that silver Mercedes-Benz S450L.

Looking at this photo, Wen Wen Ruan's breathing quickened slightly.

She reached out, closed the wallet, and pinched Tang Song's cheek: "Dinner, shopping, giving gifts—does this count as our first official date?"

Tang Song was slightly stunned; it seemed it really did.

Although he and Wen Wen Ruan had known each other for a long time, they had never really had a proper date.

"Thanks for the gift, Sister. I'll give you a gift in a while, too; it'll definitely surprise you."

The villa at Shengyuan Mingdi was very large, and because it was bought secondhand, it needed a good cleanup before he could move in.

He would take the opportunity to renovate the gym, media room, and bedroom properly.

Over the past few days, he had already asked Hu Hu Mingli and Zhang Zhang Ziqi for a lot of information, and he had even obtained photos of the rooms Wen Wen Ruan had lived in and was currently living in.

When a large villa that perfectly matched her wishes appeared before her...

Compared to Wen Wen Ruan, who had always longed for a house, it would definitely be a huge shock, and it would also give her some peace of mind.

Wen Wen Ruan blinked: "Then I'll wait and see."

After saying this, she gripped the door handle of the BMW 330's driver's side, and the car lights flashed to unlock.

Wen Wen Ruan sat in elegantly, lowered the window, and waved: "Bye-bye, I have to work tomorrow, I need to go back and rest."

Tang Song suddenly said: "Can you not go to work?"

"Pfft—" Wen Wen Ruan leaned on the steering wheel and laughed.

After a moment, she looked at Tang Song, her eyes shining: "Reach your hand over."

Tang Song obediently reached his hand into the car window.

Wen Wen Ruan licked her lips and grabbed his hand.

Immediately after, Tang Song felt the older sister's broad embrace and invincible charm.

"Alright, I'm leaving." Wen Wen Ruan pulled his hand out: "Bye-bye."

"Bye-bye."

The car started slowly and merged into the main road.

Through the rearview mirror, she could see Tang Song standing on the curb, waving at her.

Wen Wen Ruan bit her lip hard; even though it wasn't raining, her vision was somewhat blurred.

Waking up early this morning, she discovered that her period had arrived.

Then she thought of the team-building event on May 13th, thought of Tang Song walking through the rain, thought of the suit jacket he had draped over her, thought of the painkiller that carried his body heat, and the steaming warm patch.

Her emotions were surging; she couldn't control them at all.

Then she ran to her home at Oasis View and got this gift she had prepared for a long time.

It was both to finish what she had wanted to do and because she really missed him, really wanted to see him, really wanted to kiss him, really wanted to hug him, and really wanted to go on a date with him.

"I might really be unable to escape." Wen Wen Ruan sighed and opened the car's music player.

The 16 Harman Kardon high-quality speakers erupted with dynamic music.

It rendered the mood and drowned out the night.

Magic City.

Bright lights, neon flickering.

High-rise buildings were like brilliant pearls embedded in the night sky.

And reflected on the winding Huangpu River.

In front of the floor-to-ceiling window.

Lin Empress Mu Xue, wrapped in a snow-white bathrobe with her wet long hair draped down, was tapping on her phone screen: "Tap, tap, tap."

In the "Ren Mingyuan Group."

【Xiao Xue: "Dior classic chain bag, bought at the Hangzhou MixC store last year for 22,000, now selling for 15,000. Excellent condition, always carefully maintained, only normal signs of use, comes with original box and receipt."】

【Xiao Xue: Photo, photo...】

This was the third second-hand transfer message she had posted.

Before this, there was a Chanel bag and a watch.

Fortunately, she had always cherished them, so she could sell them for a good price.

If she could sell them successfully, she could recoup 40,000 yuan.

To maintain her livelihood and dignity, she had to dispose of the collectibles she had been hoarding.

Although she was a bit reluctant, that was life.

With the pile of high-end goods gifted by Tang Song and the newly acquired Hermès, these weren't impossible to part with.

"Buzz, buzz, buzz—" The phone vibrated non-stop.

【"@Xiao Xue, isn't this the Miss Caro you treasured most before? You're selling this too?"】

【"Pfft, you must be short of money. Bulgari for over 10,000 a night, Xiao Xue, you're really going all out to show off, aren't you? And that Hermès Birkin, I bet it's definitely a fake!"】

【"I don't believe Xiao Xue can afford a black silver Birkin that costs 160,000 even in a vintage shop."】

【"Yeah, it's fine if you just post on Moments or Douyin, but we all know each other, is there any need to show off in this group?"】

【"Some people just keep showing off until they believe it themselves!"】

Watching the group of monsters and demons jumping out, Lin Empress Mu Xue smiled disdainfully.

She typed a reply: "I'm staying at the Bulgari in Magic City for a few days, you're welcome to come find me to hang out."

Then, she picked up her Hermès, placed the bag in front of the floor-to-ceiling window, used her camera to record a video, and shared it to the group.

With the gorgeous Bund as the background, the exquisite and noble Birkin 30 looked absolutely flawless.

It made Lin Empress Mu Xue's heart ripple, and she gently rubbed her legs.

At this very moment, with Zhao Zhao Yaqian by her side, she was a genuine socialite.

Staying in a top-tier suite, traveling in luxury cars, covered in luxury goods, and about to attend a private Hermès event and the film festival opening ceremony.

These jealous little bitches were just a bunch of scum with a combat power of 5; she could kill them with a backhand.

Just then, Zhao Zhao Yaqian, who had just finished showering, walked over, leaned against Lin Empress Mu Xue, and held a thick booklet in her hand.

Hugging her arm, she said: "Xiao Xue, I heard the SPA treatment at the Bulgari Hotel is excellent. I looked at the introduction and it's great. Do you want to go do one together? Then we can have a beautiful sleep."

She was a beautician by trade; as soon as she arrived at the hotel, she noticed these value-added services. She had never experienced such high-end service and really wanted to try it.

Perhaps it could make her whole body more supple, and then she could give Brother Song a surprise.

Lin Empress Mu Xue took the booklet and flipped through it, her eyebrows twitching violently.

It was so expensive!

【La Mer Rejuvenating Facial Treatment, 90 minutes, 4,680 yuan】

【La Mer Intensive Treatment, 180 minutes, 5,860 yuan】

Zhao Zhao Yaqian pointed to one of the items: "We can order a couple's package, the price is more affordable. We're so tired today, let's just relax."

Xiao Xue looked along her finger.

【LULUR Couple's Treatment, 180 minutes, 9,698 yuan】

"Ugh..." Xiao Xue smiled awkwardly: "I've been doing a lot of maintenance lately, too much of a good thing is bad, so I won't join you."

The two of them had spent the whole day shopping in Magic City today, and they were indeed quite tired, but Zhao Zhao Yaqian was the one doing the buying—various accessories, clothes—she was just responsible for giving advice.

If she could have two hours of full-body SPA, that would definitely be a treat.

But she really had no money!

These were all value-added services that she had to pay for herself.

Having just bought Zhao Zhao Yaqian's Birkin 30, she was basically on the verge of bankruptcy.

Money should be spent where it counts; she, Xiao Xue, had to set an alarm to grab coupons for a 150-yuan treatment, so how could she bear to spend so much?

"Alright, then I'll do it myself." Zhao Zhao Yaqian was slightly disappointed, but she could understand.

After all, Xiao Xue had been a member of a beauty salon before and often went for maintenance.

"Buzz, buzz, buzz—"

【Chen Chen: "@Xiao Xue, a few of us happen to be in Magic City, we're planning to go to Bar Rouge to play, do you want to come together and let us see those luxury goods of yours?"】

【Zichu: "Today is Lady's Night at the bar. I remember you used to love taking advantage of these perks the most. Do you want to come over?"】

【Wei Wei: "Aren't you at the Bulgari? You're right nearby, it's much more convenient for you than us, let's meet at the entrance at 10 o'clock."】

Looking at the messages in the group, Lin Empress Mu Xue's eyes lit up.

Bar Rouge was very famous in Magic City, located on the top floor of Bund 18; she had been there a few times.

The environment was great, there was a large terrace, and the night view was super awesome.

Every Thursday was the bar's Lady Night; after 21:00, women didn't need a ticket to enter, and there were free cocktails.

In this way, she could not only save a sum of money but also slap their faces while she was at it.

Licking her lips, Lin Empress Mu Xue quickly typed a reply: "Alright, I was planning to go for a Bulgari SPA with my best friend, but it doesn't matter, I haven't been to a bar in a long time either, I'll go play with you guys."

Checking the time, it was 21:20.

Telling Zhao Zhao Yaqian, Lin Empress Mu Xue ducked into the walk-in closet to start changing clothes.

Putting on underwear, base layer, slipping into a black LV dress, she went to the gorgeous vanity in the bedroom to start applying makeup and putting on jewelry.

About 30 minutes later.

Lin Empress Mu Xue stood up, put on her Valentino heels, turned around in front of the floor-to-ceiling mirror, and nodded with satisfaction.

Big eyes, high nose bridge, straight eyebrows, pointed chin.

Fair skin, beautiful face, long legs.

Beauties were also divided into levels; she was much prettier than those "beauties" who relied on plastic surgery and makeup.

And the current her was truly terrifyingly strong, with unparalleled temperament and fearlessness.

Checking the messages in the group, she figured the time was about right.

Lin Empress Mu Xue hugged the beautician's shoulders from behind and said affectionately: "Honey, I'm going to a party with some friends, can you let your driver take me?"

Zhao Zhao Yaqian, who was eating snacks and watching a variety show, turned her head and smiled: "Of course, I'll call now."

"Thanks, honey."

After a moment, Zhao Zhao Yaqian hung up the phone, made a gesture at her, and said in a spoiled tone: "Xiao Xue, the car is at the B1 elevator exit. It's very late now, be careful outside, if you have any problems, you can call the driver directly."

"Mua~, love you Qian Qian!" Lin Empress Mu Xue kissed her on the cheek, feeling moved to tears.

This beautician friend was truly genuine to her; although they hadn't known each other long, their relationship was progressing rapidly.

Although it was inseparable from her deliberate fawning and befriending, it also showed that the other party had truly opened her heart to her.

Qian Qian, didn't you say you weren't Tang Song's match? When there's a chance in the future, I'll help you suppress him together!

I'll work hard to deal with his mouth and hands, and you can go ahead and ride him boldly!

Once he's drained, he won't have the heart to pay attention to the vixens outside!

Thinking of this, her face flushed slightly, and she was somewhat distracted.

Quickly adjusting her mood, Lin Empress Mu Xue picked up her Hermès Birkin.

Humming a song, swaying her waist, and stepping on her stilettos, she went out.

"Ms. Lin, good evening!" The waiter in the hallway quickly bowed and greeted her.

When she approached the elevator lobby.

With a "ding," the elevator door opened just in time.

Inside, the tall and handsome male waiter said politely: "Ms. Lin!"

Lin Empress Mu Xue tilted her pretty face slightly, nodded gently, and stepped into the elevator.

On her first day staying in the suite, she was very satisfied with the hotel's service.

Every hotel staff member she encountered, including the cleaners, could call her by her surname.

As long as she went out, the waiter would immediately help press the elevator, arriving in advance to ensure not a second of her time was wasted.

Taking the elevator straight to B1, she saw a Maybach S680 with its hazard lights on as soon as she stepped out.

The driver, with a cold face, a sturdy build, and wearing a black suit, stood there quietly.

In fact, to ensure Zhao Zhao Yaqian's convenience in traveling.

There were two cars rotating here, ready at any time.

"Click—" The rear door was opened gently, and the driver said politely: "Ms. Lin, please get in."

Lin Empress Mu Xue nodded, brushed her dress, bent down, and sat in.

"Bund 18."

"Alright, Ms. Lin." The driver started the car smoothly.

Lin Empress Mu Xue held her Hermès with both hands, her body leaning slightly.

As the car drove out of the basement, the gorgeous nightlife of the Magic City Bund unfolded before her.

She sat alone in the quiet and luxurious Maybach, watching the crowds, traffic, and high-rises passing by outside the window.

This was an unprecedented perspective, making her intoxicated.

Tang Song, oh Tang Song! You have no idea how much I love you! What do I have to do to get your love!

Her social class determined that there weren't many rich people she could come into contact with, and even fewer high-quality ones.

Tang Song's appearance was like a dragon emitting golden light in the night, even more dazzling than the moon.

He had become everything in her heart.

Outside the Bund 18 building.

Three girls in cool clothing stood by the roadside, their makeup exquisite and gorgeous, their figures tall and thin, each looking like a "socialite."

"Xiao Xue is really interesting, she's clearly the closest, yet she makes me wait for her! This person is really floating!"

"Last time I was in Rongcheng with her, she hesitated even when buying a 30-yuan braised chicken, and in the end, she still ordered takeout online using a coupon."

"And that rich boyfriend of hers who supposedly drives a Bentley is pure nonsense. She doesn't even dare to post more photos of him; it's obvious she was just piggybacking on someone else's photo op at the time."

"Most likely she got a gig and slept with someone for a few days."

None of them have any serious careers; they mainly do live streaming and occasionally play at being 'air-dropped' guests.

To put it nicely, they were trying to increase their popularity and influence by building a socialite persona, thereby achieving commercial monetization.

They have always looked down on Seeing Xiao Xue, who is stingy and always trying to show off.

Seeing the photos she posted in the group chat, while they were envious and jealous, they were mostly skeptical.

Just as they were having a heated discussion.

A somewhat flippant male voice sounded from the side, "Hello, Sister Weiwei, what a coincidence!"

The three girls turned around at the same time and saw two boys dressed in very trendy clothes.

One of them was even wearing a baseball cap and large sunglasses.

Sister Weiwei looked at the other boy and greeted him with a smile: "Brother Yu, you haven't contacted me in a long time. Last time I came to Modou and asked you to come out and hang out, you didn't reply to me either."

"I was super busy during that time, couldn't help it." Brother Yu shrugged, looked at the three very attractive girls opposite him, and said triumphantly: "Do you know who this buddy next to me is?"

Sister Weiwei looked him over curiously, "I don't recognize him. Have I seen him before?"

She has come into contact with too many boys and has hundreds of 'fish' on WeChat; even if she had seen him before, she would have forgotten by now.

Brother Yu raised his eyebrows and smiled: "Have you watched the recently popular costume drama 'Pear Blossoms First Snow'? My brother plays the second male lead in it."

"He is... Zhang Zhao Chengjun?" Chenchen looked at him in surprise.

The other two girls who don't watch dramas much were confused.

"Yeah, his real name is Xu An." Brother Yu nodded and said with a smile: "He just debuted and isn't famous yet, but in two years, you will definitely scream when you see him, hahaha."

After speaking, Brother Yu gave Xu An a look.

They came here to pick up girls, and now that they had a target, it was naturally his turn to step up.

Xu An is now considered a celebrity artist, and with him coming forward, there is a high probability he can sleep with a beauty for free.

Xu An pulled his glasses down, revealing a handsome and soft face, and smiled: "Good evening, three beauties."

Chenchen covered her mouth instantly and said excitedly: "It really is Zhang Zhao Chengjun!"

Then she started to explain him to her two friends next to her.

In fact, this drama isn't that popular, and as the second male lead, Xu An is currently just an 18th-tier minor celebrity.

But the identity of being an artist is too tempting for them.

Taking a group photo and posting it to Moments would be a huge show-off.

Just at this moment.

The hum of an engine approached, and a Maybach with its hazard lights flashing drove over slowly.

Several people subconsciously stood to the side.

The black Maybach S680 stopped beside them.

A driver with a cold temperament stepped out of the driver's seat, walked quickly to the back row, and gently opened the car door.

A pair of slender, glowing long legs stretched out, which were particularly dazzling in the night.

Immediately after, Lin Empress Mu Xue, dressed in fashion and looking sexy and tall, stood up and scanned them with a calm gaze.