Chapter 502: The Empress Appears

"—" The car door is closed.

Lin Yuzhen stiffly fastens her seatbelt, her gaze shifting uncertainly.

"Let's go." Lin Mu Xue says casually.

The car starts slowly, and the low-pitched engine sound enters her ears.

Lin Yuzhen nods forcefully, sitting carefully in the passenger seat, her hands subconsciously folded on her knees.

A faint, high-end fragrance lingers in the air, and the comfortable leather seats wrap around her body.

She occasionally steals a glance at Lin Mu Xue beside her, then quickly retracts her gaze, her face full of complex emotions.

She suddenly feels that this cousin has become very strange.

Porsche sports car, diamond-encrusted watch, expensive clothing, exquisite makeup—she looks like a socialite full of elite temperament from a TV show.

If they met by chance on the road, she might not even dare to recognize her.

"Zhenzhen, how is school? You're a junior this year, right?" Lin Mu Xue asks casually while driving, her tone indifferent yet carrying a hint of concern.

"Yes, school is fine."

"How did you think of coming to Yancheng to play?"

"I worked for over a month during summer vacation, and I wanted to take advantage of the October 1st holiday to come out and play. It just so happens my classmate's home is here."

Lin Mu Xue lifts the corners of her mouth, saying calmly, "The classmate you mentioned is that boy, right?"

"Ah!" Lin Yuzhen bites her lip, feeling uneasy and twisting her fingers. "It's... it's Zhou Hao. I came with Li Xiaotong, just to play around here, and I'll be leaving in a few days."

Facing this cousin who is imposing and mysterious, especially with the powerful aura coming from her, she is exceptionally nervous, and her voice is very low.

Lin Mu Xue can't help but secretly glance at the obedient Lin Yuzhen, and a sense of satisfaction suddenly wells up in her heart.

In the past, although her cousin was polite to her, she didn't have that kind of respect for an older sister, and she was always lukewarm when talking to her.

Especially after the other party got into a 211 university, her attitude toward her was far from as close as when they were little.

This feeling of returning home in glory makes her feel a bit floaty—she, Seeing Xiao Xue, has been "struggling" outside for so long, isn't it just for this moment?

Lin Mu Xue taps the steering wheel with her fingers. "Do you like that Zhou Hao?"

Lin Yuzhen shakes her head in a panic. "No—no, I don't."

Lin Mu Xue smiles, noncommittal.

Her emotional intelligence is quite good, so she can naturally see her cousin's pretense, and she knows she must have some good feelings for that boy.

However, from the brief glance just now, she also roughly understands that the two are not a good match.

Zhou Hao lives in Huajing Oasis, the clothes on his body add up to over 10,000, and the car he drives is a BMW 5 Series; it's very clear he is a rich second-generation kid.

Although Lin Yuzhen is smart, because she has been buried in her studies for a long time, her understanding of external things is limited, and she understands human nature even less.

After all, she is the cousin she watched grow up, and Lin Mu Xue feels it is necessary to remind Lin Yuzhen.

"Zhenzhen, feelings are like this, don't easily invest too much. Especially for those whose conditions are much better than yours, learn to protect yourself. Not everyone will treat you sincerely; sometimes they might just be looking for freshness."

Lin Yuzhen is startled, not expecting her cousin to mention this issue so bluntly.

She lowers her head, fingers tightly clutching her hem, and whispers, "I know, Sister Seeing Xiao Xue."

"Mm."

The car falls into silence.

After a few minutes, the Porsche 911 slowly drives into the underground garage of Huanle Mingdu.

Lin Mu Xue reaches out to pick up the bag from the back seat, gets out of the car elegantly and composedly. "Your classmate shouldn't have arrived yet,

let's wait in the elevator lobby for a while."

"Okay." Lin Yuzhen looks at her cousin, then looks at that flashy sports car, and finally can't help but ask, "Sister Seeing Xiao Xue, is this car yours?"

"Mm." Lin Mu Xue says indifferently, "I bought it a while ago, got an internal price, it was just over 2 million."

"Two—two million!" Lin Yuzhen almost bites her tongue. "So expensive?!"

"It's alright, there are more options, I like personalization." Lin Mu Xue explains casually, as if talking about a trivial matter.

Lin Yuzhen follows closely behind her, and happens to send a message to Li Xiaotong on her phone.

As the two walk into the elevator lobby.

"Swish—" Gazes gather instantly, falling on the elegant and sexy Lin Mu Xue.

Whether men or women, they can't help but be attracted to her.

Lin Yuzhen feels a sense of discomfort.

And she notices that many women are also looking this way, but their gazes are more focused on the bag in her cousin's hand.

Lin Yuzhen follows their gaze and notices the huge "LV" logo and the gray-white gradient crocodile skin texture.

The cold and pure design makes it impossible to look away.

So beautiful!

This should be the best-looking bag she has ever seen with her own eyes, and as a woman, she naturally has some longing.

However, she knows nothing about luxury goods, so she only knows some common sense Li Xiaotong told her, and she doesn't know what kind of bag it is.

Lin Mu Xue seems to have long been accustomed to such gazes, casually taking off her sunglasses and putting them into her bag, her movements skillful and natural.

Sweeping her gaze over those envious and jealous eyes, the corners of her mouth lift, her mood refreshed to the extreme.

Envy me to death! I, Empress Empress Mu Xue, am here to crush you all!

The two wait for a while, and hurried footsteps ring out, accompanied by Zhou Hao's voice: "Zhenzhen, Sister Seeing Xiao Xue, sorry to keep you waiting."

Lin Yuzhen hurriedly responds, "We just arrived too."

Li Xiaotong arrives beside Lin Yuzhen, her gaze subconsciously looking at Lin Mu Xue, her pupils shrinking, and she blurts out, "Gilded Sahara?"

Hearing this, Lin Mu Xue turns slightly and sweeps a glance at her, her mood pleasant.

She has a bit of an eye for things!

Lin Yuzhen asks in a low voice, "Xiaotong, what is Gilded Sahara?"

Li Xiaotong takes a deep breath and points to the bag in Lin Mu Xue's hand, her tone slightly nervous. "That bag is the king of LV bags, the Capucines Gilded Sahara, it costs over 200,000!"

"So expensive?" Lin Yuzhen's eyelids jump, and her whole person freezes.

A bag worth over 200,000 is beyond her imagination, and it's her cousin's bag.

"Yeah! Super expensive!" Li Xiaotong moves the 5,000-yuan Prada bag she bought backward,

looking at Lin Mu Xue with eyes full of envy and shock.

Being able to carry such an expensive bag and driving a Porsche 911.

What is the background of Lin Yuzhen's cousin?

However, she is also a bit confused.

She is also from Shaanxi, and she is in the same dormitory as Lin Yuzhen, so the two have a lot of contact, so she occasionally heard her mention this cousin.

It is said that she didn't graduate from a very good school, and the work she does isn't that awesome either.

How could she suddenly become so exaggerated?

Could it be...

Her gaze flashes, and dark speculation arises in her heart.

Seeing is not necessarily believing.

Cars can be rented or borrowed, bags and clothes can be bought as knock-offs.

They can go to a luxury store later; if she dares to go in, it proves the things are real.

After all, the clerks are professionals, and the store has the same models; if she walks in wearing a high-end knock-off, she will definitely be exposed.

Hearing their conversation, and then looking at Lin Mu Xue standing there, Zhou Hao's eyes flash with a hint of obsession. Lin Yuzhen's cousin is the most beautiful woman he has ever seen, and the most outstanding.

Exquisite facial features with almost no flaws, and one can tell she hasn't gone under the knife.

Slender waist, long legs, fair skin, and beautiful appearance—she interprets it to the fullest.

Plus this "high-mountain flower" temperament, she is simply invincible!

Compared to her, Lin Yuzhen and Li Xiaotong, who looked fresh and beautiful before, appear very inconspicuous.

If she were his girlfriend, that would really be... Just as he is lost in thought, the elevator door opens slowly, and the crowd walks inside quickly.

It just so happens to be the peak of the October 1st holiday, and there are a lot of people in the mall.

The elevator soon becomes crowded.

Zhou Hao sees this and blocks in front of Lin Mu Xue and Lin Yuzhen, avoiding those "ulterior motive" men from getting close.

However, what makes him feel lost is that Lin Mu Xue doesn't look at him much.

The elevator stops on the first floor, and the crowd pours out one after another.

Lin Mu Xue pats her cousin on the shoulder, her tone peaceful yet unquestionable. "Zhenzhen, which phone do you plan to buy?"

Lin Yuzhen answers with her head down, her voice a bit constrained: "I'm using a vivo now, I'll just buy another vivo,

the model doesn't matter, the budget is under 2,000, I don't know much about this."

Li Xiaotong interrupts immediately: "If you ask me, you should just go all the way and buy an iPhone 15."

Lin Yuzhen shakes her head hurriedly, waving her hands awkwardly: "No need, no need—"

Lin Mu Xue's gaze sweeps over her cousin and her classmate, raising her eyebrows, saying indifferently: "Alright Zhenzhen, since you came to Yancheng from so far away, as an older sister, I naturally have to take care of you. Let's go, I'll buy you a phone."

After saying this, she walks forward with elegant steps, as if entering her own home turf.

The Chanel knit cardigan on her body sways gently, her whole body radiating a self-noble light.

People passing by look sideways, and even a few young people secretly raise their phones to take pictures.

Lin Yuzhen bites her lip and follows with her head down.

Walking into the simple and modern Apple flagship store, the clerk in uniform greets them immediately, their smile professional and enthusiastic: "Hello, do you need any help?"

"Mm, let's look at the iPhone 15 series." Lin Mu Xue says casually, walking straight toward the display area.

Lin Yuzhen stands in front of the counter, looking at the dazzling array of high-end phones, her heart feeling a mix of emotions.

The clerk begins to introduce the functions and configurations of the phones in detail, while Lin Mu Xue observes indifferently, occasionally nodding to indicate approval.

A moment later, she turns around and asks her cousin: "Zhenzhen, what color do you like?"

"Anything is fine."

Lin Mu Xue doesn't waste any more breath, saying directly to the clerk: "I want an iPhone 15 Pro in Natural Titanium, the one with the largest storage capacity."

"Okay!" The clerk is instantly overjoyed. "I'll go get the goods for you."

Lin Yuzhen's heart beats violently, her voice dry: "Sister Seeing Xiao Xue, this—is too expensive—I'll just use the basic model, and the capacity doesn't need to be that big."

The 1TB version of the 15 Pro costs 12,999 yuan, equivalent to her living expenses for a year.

For an ordinary student, such a price is undoubtedly astronomical.

Lin Mu Xue lifts her chin, saying indifferently: "Hehe, I can't bring myself to give anything too cheap. Since you're my sister, it's only right that I give you a phone, don't be polite with me."

The current her has just received the top-tier obsidian black card, and her whole person is in a state of infinite expansion.

She doesn't take this 10,000 yuan at all.

Listening to this domineering president-like speech, Li Xiaotong feels a toothache.

This is the first time she has seen such a flamboyant woman.

Not just her appearance, but her personality also possesses a thick sense of aggression, full of arrogance, and she is simply the opposite of Lin Yuzhen.

Soon, the clerk takes out the corresponding model and hands it to the two.

Lin Mu Xue takes the phone box, confirms the version and model are correct, and says decisively: "Check out."

"Okay, the total is 12,999 yuan."

The clerk skillfully guides the four to the checkout counter.

Lin Mu Xue opens her bag, thinks for a moment, and doesn't choose the black card she just received, but takes out her own China Merchants Bank credit card.

Although she can't wait to try the consumption pleasure brought by the new card, this purchase is after all for her cousin, and it doesn't meet the usage rule of "in the capacity of Tang Song's assistant."

More importantly, she hopes the first consumption of this top-tier black card is related to herself.

This is a ritual belonging to her alone.

Entering the password, the receipt prints out.

The clerk enthusiastically unpacks the phone, patiently introduces it to Lin Yuzhen, and helps her migrate the data.

Li Xiaotong's eyes are full of envy.

She herself only uses a 13 Pro, and she has been pestering her dad to change to a new machine, but has never succeeded.

Before, when she teased Lin Yuzhen's cousin to buy her an iPhone 15 Pro, it was more of a joke, but she didn't expect it to actually come true.

Looking at the flagship Apple phone with excellent texture in her hand, Lin Yuzhen bites her lip, a hint of irrepressible surprise surging in her eyes.

She had only touched it a few times in the store while shopping, and never thought she could really own such an expensive phone.

After leaving the Apple flagship store, Lin Mu Xue suggests going to look at other stores.

Then she leads them directly to the Celine store.

In the end, she spent 15,000 to buy a set of autumn clothes for Lin Yuzhen.

The whole process was light and easy, and she swiped her card to pay without hesitation.

Lin Yuzhen looks at the bags she is carrying, her mind dazed.

In less than an hour, she has gained a top-tier phone and a set of luxury brand clothing; this sudden happiness makes her at a loss.

Immediately, Lin Yuzhen's gaze lands on her cousin, and a complex emotion wells up in her heart.

There is both deep guilt and irrepressible self-abasement.

This kind of treatment is treating her completely like a younger sister, and what about her? She had always been lukewarm toward this sister, and even held a hint of contempt.

Every time they chatted, she was deliberately polite, never truly caring about the other party's life, let alone taking the initiative to contact her. "Sister." Lin Yuzhen's lips tremble, and faint tears shimmer in her eyes. "Thank you for the gift you gave me."

Lin Mu Xue raises her eyebrows and pats her on the shoulder. "Alright, no need to thank me, saying that makes it seem like we're strangers."

Zhou Hao, on the side, speaks up: "Zhenzhen, Xiaotong, didn't I promise to give you gifts before? It just so happens we're going to Chanel, I'll buy you each a camellia silk scarf."

Li Xiaotong's eyes instantly light up, her voice full of surprise: "Wow! Brother Hao is generous!"

Before the Mid-Autumn Festival holiday, they had played in Chang'an with Zhou Hao for two days, and at that time, he did say that when they arrived in Yancheng, he would give them gifts.

But she didn't expect it to be so expensive.

You know, an ordinary camellia silk scarf costs over 4,000 at the counter.

"Don't be polite, let's go." Zhou Hao glances at Lin Mu Xue indifferently, but doesn't get the expression he wanted.

Lin Yuzhen still wants to say something, but has already been pulled by Li Xiaotong toward that side.

The store's decor is low-key and luxurious, and the air is filled with a faint scent of perfume.

The marble floor reflects a soft luster, and every display reveals exquisiteness and sophistication.

"Welcome."

"How can I help you?"

The clerks' well-trained eyes sweep over the four of them, and when they see Lin Mu Xue's outfit and bag, their attitude instantly becomes exceptionally attentive, and they gather around one after another.

Seeing this, Li Xiaotong feels a hint of disappointment. The dark little speculations in her heart are completely shattered.

This outfit of the other party is absolutely genuine, without a trace of falsity.

Lin Mu Xue rests her left hand on her right arm, her gaze sweeping over the entire showroom calmly and composedly, a smile appearing at the corner of her mouth.

It's time to show real strength!

My dear obsidian card, it's your turn to perform!

As Tang Song's assistant, naturally, she should dress beautifully and decently, to make him feel better—this can also be considered a business expense, right?

Even if he knew, he definitely wouldn't blame her.

Thinking of this, her heart surges, and her emotions gradually rise. Zhou Hao steps forward, his smile bright and ingratiating: "Sister Seeing Xiao Xue, let's look at the camellia silk scarves."

"Okay, this way please." The clerk guides the four to a counter politely.

She takes out a large box from inside, with all kinds of silk scarves neatly arranged on top.

Basic black, colorful printed styles—each one exudes a unique charm.

Li Xiaotong and Lin Yuzhen each pick one, trying them on and taking photos, busy and happy.

However, Zhou Hao's gaze remains fixed on Lin Mu Xue.

He takes a deep breath and gathers the courage to say: "Sister Seeing Xiao Xue, why don't you pick one too, consider it a gift from me."

Then, he picks up a cashmere style worth over 4,000, his gaze sincere. "I think this one suits your temperament very well."

"Oh? A gift for me?" Lin Mu Xue raises her eyebrows, almost laughing out loud.

With her eye and emotional intelligence, she can naturally see the other party's little thoughts.

Hmph! Overestimating yourself!

"Mm, my parents have always told me to make more outstanding friends, and Sister Seeing Xiao Xue is undoubtedly the most outstanding friend I have ever come into contact with." Zhou Hao is full of sincerity, his tone carrying a hint of ingratiation.

He really likes Lin Yuzhen's cousin too much, especially the scene when they first met, which still lingers in his mind.

Such an eager performance is all to attract the other party's attention, first become friends, and then slowly plan for the future—it's not impossible to have a chance.

In this regard, he still has some confidence in himself.

His appearance is at the level of a school hunk, often getting hit on, definitely presentable.

His family is in business, has their own company, and assets of tens of millions; he is a standard rich second-generation kid in Yancheng.

Hearing their conversation.

Li Xiaotong bites her lip, her gaze toward Lin Mu Xue filled with confusion and jealousy.

The reason she pulled Lin Yuzhen to come to Zhou Hao's house as a guest was to find a green leaf to set off herself, to better get closer to Zhou Hao.

As a result, she didn't expect a cousin to come over and crush her into slag.

Looking at Zhou Hao like this, things are looking bad!

Lin Mu Xue looks down at the silk scarf, then looks up at Zhou Hao.

She lets out a light "heh," a hint of teasing in her eyes. "No need for that, I already have two of this style you mentioned."

"Uh—" Zhou Hao's eyes twitch, clearly not expecting to be rejected. "Then... let's change to another series."

"No need, I'll do it myself." Lin Mu Xue touches her LV Gilded Sahara, turns elegantly,

and beckons to the clerk beside her.

The clerk immediately steps forward, respectfully saying: "Hello, I am very happy to serve you."

"Do you have the Paris-Hamburg series silk scarves?"

"I'm very sorry, this silk scarf is a limited edition, only available in special cities or regions, our store doesn't have it." The clerk explains, then adds, "However, if you need it, I can help you inquire about the situation in other stores."

"No need, then what about the annual limited edition camellia?" Lin Mu Xue continues to ask.

"This one does exist, but..."

The clerk pauses, explaining carefully, "Only open for purchase rights to VIC clients, and it doesn't need to be pre-ordered two months in advance. Is it convenient for you to provide your information? I'll help you check."

As a senior guide in the store, she can naturally see that Lin Mu Xue shouldn't be short of money, and she really wants to keep this big client.

But luxury goods want to maintain style and sell at high prices, so they naturally set various thresholds, such as limited editions and special services.

Hearing this, Lin Mu Xue remains light and breezy, the corners of her mouth lifting in a meaningful smile: "Wait a moment, I'll make a phone call."

After saying this, she opens her bag, takes out her phone, finds the dedicated butler's number for the obsidian card, and dials it.

The phone is answered after just two rings.

"Hello, Ms. Lin. How may I assist you today?" The gentle and professional voice of a female butler comes from the other end of the phone.

Lin Mu Xue responds in fluent English: "I'm currently at Chanel in..." (I'm currently at the Chanel store in Huanle Mingdu, Yancheng, and want to purchase some limited-edition products, can you help me arrange priority purchase rights?)"

"Of course..." (Of course, Ms. Lin. Please wait a moment in the store, I will handle it immediately.

Is there anything else I can help you with?)"

"No, thank you."

As Lin Mu Xue's conversation with the butler rings out.

Zhou Hao and the others' English is all pretty good, and they vaguely understand some of Lin Mu Xue's words, all feeling shocked.

After hanging up the phone, Lin Mu Xue looks up, a calm smile on her face. "Wait a moment."

"Okay." The clerk stands to the side, eyes lowered, waiting quietly.

About two minutes later.

A rush of footsteps rings out.

A man in his 30s in a black suit rushes over. "May I ask which one is Ms. Lin Mu Xue?"

"It's me." Lin Mu Xue nods slightly.

"Hello, Ms. Lin, I am the store manager." The man bows his head slightly, his voice respectful and carrying a hint of apology. "I am very sorry to have kept you waiting. Is it convenient for you to move to our VIP lounge now? We will serve you wholeheartedly."

In an instant, gazes gather.

Not only other customers in the store, but even the surrounding staff can't help but sneak a peek.

Lin Yuzhen and Li Xiaotong's eyelids jump, their heads in a mess.

Zhou Hao's face is extremely awkward.

Lin Mu Xue feels her pores expand, feeling so refreshed that her toes are curling.

However, on the surface, she remains indifferent: "Okay, sorry to trouble you."

Passing through a low-key yet textured glass door, everyone enters the Chanel store's VIP lounge.

The decor is mainly ivory white, paired with dark brown wooden furniture, appearing both noble and warm.

In the center is a round marble coffee table, with exquisite snack plates displayed on top.

"Ms. Lin, please rest for a moment, I will take the products for you." The manager says respectfully, gesturing for the clerk to arrange it.

At the same time, another staff member brings a cup of warm lemon water and carefully hands it to Lin Mu Xue.

Lin Mu Xue takes the cup, her fingertips touching the rim, her movements elegant and composed.

As if she has long been accustomed to all this.

But in fact, her heart is about to fly away.

Enjoying the top-tier service, showing off unscrupulously, makes her inner satisfaction surge.

Less than two minutes later.

The clerk returns holding a black velvet box and places it gently on the coffee table.

"Ms. Lin, this is the annual limited edition camellia silk scarf you were looking at."

Lin Mu Xue nods, signaling her to open the box, revealing the exquisite silk scarf inside.

Lin Yuzhen and Li Xiaotong's gazes are instantly firmly attracted.

Zhou Hao takes a deep breath and laughs dryly: "Sister Seeing Xiao Xue, this silk scarf is really beautiful, and it suits you very well, it seems your taste is indeed unique."

Lin Mu Xue smiles indifferently, her long legs gently crossed, her body leaning back on the soft leather sofa, continuing to ask: "Are there any matching handbags recommended for this silk scarf?"

"Yes, Ms. Lin. We happen to have a mini Classic Flap Bag from the same series, which is also this year's limited edition, would you like to take a look together?"

"Okay." Lin Mu Xue agrees with a nod.

A moment later, the staff sends over a leather handbag.

The bag body is made of cream-colored tweed, with small pearls embedded in the metal chain, echoing the gold thread embroidery on the silk scarf.

The two paired together shine brilliantly under the lights.

"I want these two pieces, and also, I saw the special edition Little Black Jacket outside, I want one of those too."

"Okay, I'll arrange it for you immediately!" The manager answers hurriedly, his tone carrying a hint of ingratiation.

Immediately after, several clerks in the store step forward one after another, carefully recommending new products,

busy around her.

2023 Cruise rainbow gradient CF bag, Tweed dress and jacket, limited-edition embroidery bag... one after another limited edition, special edition luxury goods are sent to the VIP room, displayed just for her.

The whole process is orderly, without any hesitation.

Lin Yuzhen and Li Xiaotong look at all this, completely shocked by the scene before them.

Zhou Hao looks at the powerful aura Lin Mu Xue exudes in every move, his gaze dazed.

After more than half an hour.

All the selected products are neatly placed on the coffee table.

From silk scarves to handbags, to ready-to-wear and jewelry, every piece is a limited edition she wanted to buy but couldn't in the past.

The manager hands the list over. "Ms. Lin, this is your shopping list, please take a look."

Lin Mu Xue takes the list and glances at it casually; the numbers on it make Lin Yuzhen and Li Xiaotong gasp in unison.

The total price exceeds 360,000 RMB.

"No problem, swipe the card." Lin Mu Xue turns slightly, her slender fingers gently opening the Gilded Sahara, taking out the Visa Infinite obsidian card from inside.

Under the light, one can vaguely see the dense carbon fiber texture interwoven within, like the trajectory of stars.

Exuding a mysterious and luxurious aura.

The manager's gaze is firmly locked on this black card, a hint of excitement and awe flashing in his eyes.

He takes the black card with both hands, his voice respectful: "Ms. Lin, you are a distinguished obsidian cardholder, I will immediately contact your bank's concierge service team to handle the payment for you, you don't need to operate it yourself, and there is an exclusive discount for you."

Lin Yuzhen and the others' mouths gradually widen, their heads buzzing.

Lin Mu Xue's chest rises and falls slightly, learning the appearance of Director Jin from her memory, her tone indifferent: "Go ahead."

As this sentence is spoken, her emotions reach their peak.

She lifts her chin slightly, her gaze sweeping over the surroundings calmly.

October 1, 2023, Empress Empress Mu Xue appears in the world, holding the Supreme Imperial Weapon, opening an era that belongs to her!

Mortals, you are destined to only look up to my brilliance! ===== CHAPTER 504 =====

On October 1, 2023, Empress Mu Xue appeared in the world, holding the Imperial Weapon of the Ultimate Dao, and began her own era!

You people, you are destined to only look up to my radiance!