[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-maxing-out-charisma-inheriting-game-assets":3,"chapter-maxing-out-charisma-inheriting-game-assets-maxing-out-charisma-inheriting-game-assets-chapter-246":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Maxing Out Charisma, Inheriting Game Assets",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},1705433,2178,"Chapter 246: Barbecue, Beer, and Shared Slumber","maxing-out-charisma-inheriting-game-assets-chapter-246",246,"\u003Cp>The brightly lit commercial street shimmered with colorful neon signs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Outside an upscale Western restaurant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Muxue rested her left hand on her right arm, wearing a carefree smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I was only interested in finance before, self-studied some knowledge, but limited by my education, couldn't find related work. At first...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Siyue held up a sports camera stand, smiling brightly. \"So besides your personal efforts, your boyfriend also gave you significant career support, right?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mhm, I'd say without his encouragement and support, I wouldn't be who I am today.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Clearly, Muxue, you've become truly outstanding now—I mean in personal qualities and abilities. Then...let me ask one slightly inappropriate final question.\" Chen Siyue paused, speaking softly, \"My audience and I are curious—as a financial executive, what's your monthly salary?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this topic, Li Da, Mao Wenqiong, and He Xiaohui nearby all pricked up their ears.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aside from Lin Muxue's boyfriend, what interested them most was her salary.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If it's inconvenient, just forget I asked.\" Seeing Lin Muxue hesitate, Chen Siyue quickly added.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Heh.\" Lin Muxue pursed her rosy lips, composed. \"The salary structure is complex, but generally speaking, it's reached the million-annual threshold. I won't specify the exact number.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Gasp—\" The surroundings instantly filled with shocked inhales.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He Xiaohui's eyebrows twitched violently. Through family connections, she worked at a major local state-owned enterprise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Leisurely job, 7,000 yuan monthly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her boyfriend was a factory owner's son—car, house, good looks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet all these proud advantages paled before \"million annual salary\" and \"financial executive.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Da stood stiffly, eyes flickering.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Siyue took a deep breath. \"Truly a foreign financial firm. Earning this in Yancheng basically means financial freedom.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It's alright. Lets me choose my lifestyle without compromise.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Speaking of salary, Lin Muxue also felt emotional.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once working night and day, swallowing pride for money.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now just one word from Tang Song elevated her beyond ordinary life.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fate worked in wondrous ways.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Siyue turned the camera toward herself, walking the brightly lit street while delivering emotional narration.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Over six years ago on a summer night, we sat in the study hall, ceiling fan creaking overhead, gazing out the window dreaming of futures.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Over six years later, seeing Lin Muxue again, time has sculpted her beyond imagination...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ending recording, Chen Siyue gave a thumbs-up. \"Done! Got enough footage for this part. Thanks for your precious time, Xue.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No problem.\" Lin Muxue checked her watch. \"I should head back. See you Saturday?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Siyue smiled. \"Tomorrow's Friday—free tonight? After filming the serene parts, I'd like to capture city nightlife. Someone like you must have vibrant nights—better showcases your style.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh? Meaning?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Excited, Chen Siyue proposed, \"We could find a scenic bar, drink while chatting about your current life. Then Saturday just needs lifestyle shots, less intrusion on you and your boyfriend. I'll edit it together—fantastic effect.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This tempted Lin Muxue.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She disliked exposing the Yanjing Tiancheng penthouse online, planning only partial shots of closet, bedroom, living room for impact.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After thought, she casually said, \"Not sure about tomorrow night—we'll see.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Great! Your schedule rules.\" Chen Siyue nodded eagerly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then goodbye.\" Smiling, Lin Muxue swayed to the parking spot's Bentley Continental GT.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Bye~\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thanks for treating us, Xue!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Da waved vigorously. \"Drive safe, Muxue! I'll take everyone home.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Beep beep—\" The horn sounded twice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dazzling LED lights flashed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With engine roar, the car slowly departed into the night.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Da licked lips, excited.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Did those two honks mean something?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Heh.\" He Xiaohui gritted teeth. \"That Bentley has Modu plates—maybe rented?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Da shook head. \"Doubt it. That's a premium plate—owners wouldn't bother renting. Plus with her salary, why?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His company's HQ was near Modu suburbs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He Xiaohui scoffed at their fawning. \"Who knows if she really earns that much? Maybe just a regular employee.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Even as staff at such a firm is impressive.\" Mao Wenqiong interjected, eyes full of envy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She graduated from a no-name college, now a cram school teacher.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Exhausting work, 5,000 yuan monthly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Desperately seeking better options.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Such a foreign firm hiring her—even as clerk—would thrill her sleepless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Speaking of, we haven't checked her company.\" He Xiaohui clenched fists, pulling out her phone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Searching: \"Slover (HK) Trust Company Limited.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dinner conversation burned the name into memory.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Found it. Official site—all English.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let me see.\" Li Da leaned in.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Top student from prestigious university, his English excelled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Scanning the majestic site, he murmured, \"Investment team from Kate Fund and Sinsight Capital. Portfolio full of tech—some unicorns we know.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What are those?\" He Xiaohui frowned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No idea.\" Li Da smiled awkwardly, searching [Kate Fund]—this time with Chinese results.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All could understand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon, their expressions froze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Founded 1918, HQ in Chicago...global top-tier asset management...$15 trillion AUM...]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Uh...seems legit.\" Li Da smacked lips, unsure what to say to silent classmates.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On sparse outer-ring roads.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Streetlights formed winding ribbons vanishing into darkness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Vroom—\" Engine roars continued.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Warm night winds through open windows tousled Lin Muxue's hair.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Twenty Nami speakers played rich music.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>♪BGM: Want to hear songs you've heard, read books you've read, collect every moment...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her face glowed excitedly, eyes sparkling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Today's calm facade hid inner storms.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Joining Gathering Capital, million salary, showing up classmates, Bentley Continental...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Scenes flashed by, flooding her with dopamine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To calm her racing heart, she'd driven the near-4-million-yuan Bentley aggressively for twenty minutes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Checking time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She exited toward a destination.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Entering a shabby old district, rich barbecue aromas greeted her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At a stall, a sweaty middle-aged woman grilled skewers amidst billowing smoke, bellows wheezing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Beside her, a 10-year-old girl helped pass ingredients.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Squinting, Lin Muxue drove over.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing the approaching Bentley, the woman called through open windows, \"Boss! This car's too fancy! Smoke'll ruin it—don't park here!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Windows rose as the car stopped gently. \"Click—\" The door opened gracefully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Muxue stood elegantly, smiling. \"No matter. I'll take away. Thirty lamb, twenty beef skewers, and...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her thick Shaanxi accent warmed the woman's heart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then the woman gaped. \"You're...Xue?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mhm.\" Lin Muxue beamed, nodding at the stunned girl. \"Vivi's grown so big.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Two years since we saw you!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Xue-jie.\" Vivi whispered shyly, unfamiliar and timid.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After brief greetings.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The woman grilled while chatting, eyeing Lin Muxue's clothes and Bentley.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Muxue chatted while surveying surroundings.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Near \"Yancheng Vocational Technical College\"—her alma mater.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She'd frequented this stall before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Both Shaanxi natives, the owner often gave extra skewers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A rare sweet memory.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But after graduation, she'd stopped coming, obsessed with upscale venues.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Today, something drew her back—for skewers and familiar faces.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Accepting the aromatic bundle, Lin Muxue scanned payment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Waving, \"See you! Bye Vivi~\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thunk!\" Door closed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Watching the departing Bentley, Vivi whispered, \"Ma, Xue-jie paid 1,000 yuan.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The car stopped by Yanjing Huating's 24-hour convenience store.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Muxue bought assorted beers, cocktails, spritzers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Minutes later, she rang Zhao Yaqian's doorbell.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The door opened quickly. He Liting gasped, \"Xue?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Muxue lifted two bags, eyes crinkling. \"Midnight snacks and beer. Join me?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He Liting paused, then nodded. \"Sure! Thanks!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No problem—we're friends.\" Lin Muxue smiled breezily, entering.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Tap tap tap—\" Footsteps approached as Zhao Yaqian appeared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Xue! You're here! Come in—Ting just cut fruit!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Wow! Amazing spread! Mwah~ love you Xue~\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing enthusiastic Zhao Yaqian and He Liting, Lin Muxue smiled genuinely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Few true friends—Zhao Yaqian ranked highest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He Liting worked nearby, counting as friend too.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Such joy deserved celebration with friends.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>June 16, 2023, Friday, cloudy, 23-37°C.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dawn brightened outside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the luxurious master bed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Yaqian turned over, hand brushing bare skin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then felt a hand on her thigh.This update is available on NoveI[F]ire.net\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Half-asleep, she assumed Tang Song's surprise attack.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Song-ge...\" She moaned, warming up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Summer morning carried slight heat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Breezes fluttered white curtains.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Frowning drowsily, something felt off.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ah!\" A shriek startled her awake.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>First sight: a familiar face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Qianqian!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Tingzi!?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Yaqian yelped, recoiling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He Liting trembled, voice shaking. \"Qianqian! You...this...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just dreaming of her K3 livestream—record sales, viewers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then President Tang barged in.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pinning her on sofa before colleagues.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Helpless, she complied.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now waking to see cousin Qianqian?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Horrifying implications!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No! Could her cousin be...?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing He Liting's look, Zhao Yaqian blushed crimson, stammering, \"Tingzi...I...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ha~\" Lin Muxue yawned awake on the right. \"What's up?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They'd drunk till near midnight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lightweights, all half-drunk.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eventually collapsing on the king bed, chatting to sleep.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Lin Muxue, He Liting shook head. \"Nothing! Just nightmare screams.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Muxue now worked at Gathering Capital—if she knew, would Qianqian violate trust terms?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sexual orientation abnormalities\" were prohibited.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wait—I'm straight! I love President Tang!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Muxue ruffled messy hair, checking time—instant alertness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Almost 8! Need to clean up. Qianqian, last night's investment plan suits you best—consider it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dressing while speaking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Yaqian nodded. \"Mhm, I'll contact old friends for...market research.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"OK, message anytime! Bye Qianqian, bye Tingzi.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Bye.\" \"Bye~\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Watching Lin Muxue leave, He Liting gave Zhao Yaqian a complex look.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thinking miserably: \"Qianqian, if you really have...those tastes, I'll sacrifice myself. If you act out with others—like Lin Muxue—we'll regress!\"\u003C\u002Fp>",1492,"2026-06-06T14:41:47.871Z",1,"novelbin.me","8f2127bba5ae7a2e8b9eb4e113113ba139f58668e9781b9aceeeb17f64a92b56","maxing-out-charisma-inheriting-game-assets-chapter-247","maxing-out-charisma-inheriting-game-assets-chapter-245",874,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fmaxing-out-charisma-inheriting-game-assets-cover.jpg"]