[{"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-250":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},1705437,2178,"Chapter 250: Su Yu, Wen Ruan","maxing-out-charisma-inheriting-game-assets-chapter-250",250,"\u003Cp>2017.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>March in Modu resembled a vibrant, colorful painting brimming with life.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The spring breeze gently swept away winter's lingering chill.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet Su Yu, sitting in the lounge, felt only an icy coldness throughout her body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her mind kept replaying the words her manager had told her:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Xiao Yu, I'm sorry, but there's no room for reversal in this matter.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Black PR articles about you are flooding the entire internet. The company can't possibly clean this up, and we have our own difficulties.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Tomorrow we'll officially announce your withdrawal from Echo. Lin Yue will replace you as main vocalist.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Lay low for a while, go study and recharge. You're still young.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She had debuted at 17 as one of Echo's first-generation members.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Three years later, while all three original teammates had been replaced twice, she alone remained as the group's main dancer and visual center.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Later, when the company wanted to train new members and had her give up the main dancer position, she voiced no complaints.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She worked tirelessly on her vocals instead, transitioning to become the main vocalist.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As team leader, she helped teammates gain fan recognition, voluntarily reduced her own exposure, coached and encouraged them, helping each cultivate their own fanbase...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Slowly elevating Echo's fame and influence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The hardships behind this were unimaginable to outsiders.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The overwhelming stress gave her severe sleep disorders and eating disturbances.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only her identity as Echo's leader and fan support kept her going.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as her and Echo's popularity was peaking, she suffered betrayal from three teammates.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Those who once sweated together pursuing dreams now became those who hurt her most.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Group bullying, tearing up teammate posters, smoking and alcoholism...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A series of fabricated scandals paired with maliciously edited clips and photos subjected her to unprecedented online violence and slander.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The management's indifference and abandonment left her utterly heartbroken.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the concert venue,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>she received boos from the audience as countless glow sticks extinguished.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her world completely darkened and collapsed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She began having frequent nightmares, even showing signs of depression.Get full chapters from novel★fire.net\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After repeated urging from family and friends,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>she put on a hat, sunglasses, grabbed her guitar, and went to a secluded park corner to vent through music.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One early April day,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>he suddenly sat beside her,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>handing her a budding cherry blossom branch.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He wore ordinary sweats and jeans, a baseball cap and black-framed glasses, with a faint smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clean-cut yet carrying an ambitious youthful aura, his demeanor was unusually composed and aloof.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Most importantly, though she felt she'd seen him before, she was certain they'd never met.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Taking her guitar, his masterful playing with mesmerizing melodies reignited light in her eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Standing up, he blocked the harsh sunlight for her,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>shielding her from all external oppression and slander.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A sheltering presence under clear skies.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was a walking contradiction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Modu, Emerald Lake Residences.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Yu awoke to find her pillow damp with tears as usual.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sitting up, the silky sheets slid to her waist, revealing graceful curves.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her rounded shoulders and delicate collarbones formed alluring lines.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sighing, she stepped barefoot onto the soft rug.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Parting the curtains slightly, morning light illuminated her face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Long lashes fluttered, casting faint shadows.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her flawless porcelain skin carried a refined coolness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>84 hours until the concert.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the dining room,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>an elaborate breakfast awaited.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eating slowly, she recalled last night's dream.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Recently, or rather since Tang Song appeared in Modu, her dreams became frequent and vivid.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Somehow she kept feeling she'd see him again soon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Perhaps because of that song \"Dream Echoes\"?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Tap tap tap—\" Her assistant Cheng Xiaoxi hurried over: \"Sister Yu, Ji Qiuyu from Nebula International arrived in Modu yesterday midnight. Will you meet her today?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Jingwu Capital's acquisition of Lightshadow Media shares is proceeding.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ms. Ouyang is attending the 2023 New Energy Expo and can't make your concert.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Smile Holdings' Assistant Lin says Director Jin can't go to Yancheng but will watch the livestream.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Understood.\" Wiping her mouth, Su Yu showed little disappointment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Taking her phone, she opened a screenshot of a hand-drawn portrait sketch:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dappled light, flowing hair, raised shoulders, tear-filled eyes...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Wen Ruan, Wen Ruan. Jin Meixiao has turned her attention to you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She silently repeated the name with complex emotions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>June 17, 2023, Saturday, cloudy, 24-35°C.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yanjing Tiancheng, secondary bedroom.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tang Song awoke to bright daylight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Muxue was absent from the bed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Raising an eyebrow, he sat up,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>noticing the messy traces and the dress hanging nearby.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Memories of last night surfaced:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Undulating curves, smooth skin, slender legs...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Flushed face, sharp cries, flying water magic...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Recalling the soiled sheets, his expression turned oddly amused.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This wild passion was something Qianqian never displayed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Who knew you had this side, Xiaoxue?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Finding no clothes, he walked naked to the master bedroom.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Last night's bedding had disappeared,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>but Lin Muxue's Hermès bag remained, indicating she hadn't left.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Donning sportswear from the closet, he heard laundry room noises down the hall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The frosted glass door was ajar.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Muxue adjusted an electric drying rack\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>with freshly washed bedding.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing footsteps, she turned quickly,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>tucking hair behind her ear, blushing: \"Good morning, Tang Song.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her embarrassment was unmistakable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Last night's excitement had numbed her, but now she felt she'd lost all dignity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She'd imagined their one-night stand as impulsive, hormonal, romantic and passionate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Never expected to lose control and wet the bed before him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She'd never done such things since childhood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This completely contradicted her usual persona, devastating her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Morning.\" Leaning against the doorframe, Tang Song admired her resilience.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After last night's first-time marathon session,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>she'd already showered, done makeup and hair.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wanting him to see her at her best?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Quite the little schemer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Biting her lip, she approached in slippers: \"I...bought breakfast. It's in the dining room.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thanks, let's eat together.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the solid wood table,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Muxue ate some wontons before murmuring:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"My classmates are coming around 10:30. May I host lunch here as we discussed?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Of course.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thank you. I'll move out after they leave Yancheng.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She didn't assume one night made her his girlfriend entitled to trusts or property.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If anything, she'd benefited greatly -\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>sleeping with this godlike man while landing a high-paying job.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only regret was not leaving a romantic impression.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No rush.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After breakfast, she tidied the bedroom\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>and changed into homely attire.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Finishing emails in the study, Tang Song found her on the sofa:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I bought computer parts. Want to help me build a PC today?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Startled, she quickly stood: \"I know nothing about tech but can hand you tools.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She recognized his goodwill.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the media room,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tang Song unpacked components, happily assembling while explaining parts to her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Having a beauty beside made the work enjoyable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Muxue sat quietly, offering compliments and emotional support.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A WeChat alert sounded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Checking her phone, she said: \"My classmates left. They'll arrive in half an hour.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"OK.\" Putting down parts, Tang Song pulled her close:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I'll change clothes. Time to play boyfriend-girlfriend, right?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Blushing brightly, she whispered:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I took morning-after pills. Don't worry - I won't cling or tell Qianqian.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ah...\" Surprised but not regretting his unused protection,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>he appreciated her thoughtfulness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Leading her to the closet,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>he opened the safe and gave her concert tickets and gold bars:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Small gifts for you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Stunned, her heartbeat accelerated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thank you.\" She kissed him passionately, body swaying gently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At Yanjing Tiancheng's east gate,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>a white Corolla parked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Two women emerged.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Is this it?\" Chen Siyue aimed her camera at the entrance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mao Wenqiong nodded: \"One of Yancheng's most luxurious complexes - 30,000+\u002Fsqm and extremely scarce listings.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As someone planning marriage in Yancheng, she knew real estate well.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though buying here was unimaginable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Pricey but central with great environment.\" Chen Siyue patted her:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You just watch while I film later.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After last night's incident, He Xiaohui refused to come, still sulking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Another classmate Li Da was unreachable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only these two remained of the original four.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Is her boyfriend really that handsome?\" Mao Wenqiong asked shyly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Wait and see - no exaggeration.\" Chen Siyue said enviously:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Isn't Xiaoxue here yet?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"She texted saying something came up - asked us to wait.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After ten minutes, Lin Muxue arrived in white tee, skinny jeans and sneakers - youthful and bright.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sorry, our kitchen pipe clogged and flooded. My boyfriend helped fix it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No problem!\" Chen Siyue said excitedly: \"Let's film the compound first!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before classmates, Lin Muxue resumed her aloof financier persona -\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>though her walk seemed slightly off.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Walking through elegant gardens,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Siyue filmed while discussing the complex's features.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mao Wenqiong gazed longingly - her dream was owning a Yancheng home with her boyfriend.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Entering the luxurious lobby,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Muxue said: \"I'm sorry Xiaohui didn't come.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"She's unwell...preparing for the concert.\" Chen Siyue explained awkwardly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The elevator reached the 20th floor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Turning down the wide hallway, they faced an imposing armored door.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even before entering, they were awed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inputting the code gracefully, Lin Muxue ushered them in.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Despite expectations, the sight stunned them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was a penthouse!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mao Wenqiong recalled seeing Yanjing Tiancheng penthouses on Douyin -\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>one per floor in a single building,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>owned only by Yancheng's elite.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How big is this?\" Chen Siyue asked hoarsely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"390 sqm.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Holy shit!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mao Wenqiong froze - with this decor, it must cost nearly 20 million!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unfathomable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It's alright.\" Lin Muxue smiled calmly:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"My boyfriend's working in the study - can't appear on camera. I'll show you around.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She knew boundaries - this was Tang Song's home, not for excessive exposure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Just film your living spaces - bedroom, closet, kitchen etc.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As they walked,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>the penthouse's luxury unfolded:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>270° windows, artistic island counters, designer furniture...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Perfection blending comfort and aesthetics.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their hearts raced taking it all in.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Entering the walk-in closet,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>they gasped at the lavish display -\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>like a luxury boutique.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Every girl's dream closet!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though pleased by their envy, Lin Muxue felt little excitement -\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>nothing compared to last night's intensity with Tang Song.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After recent experiences, especially with someone like him,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>her mindset had elevated beyond high school rivalries.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She'd leveled up - time to aim higher!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Huaxiang Restaurant, Qiaoxi District.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Delicate dishes covered the table as soft music played.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Mingying gazed at Wen Ruan:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Returning to Yancheng was right - you look much better!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wen Ruan smiled: \"You haven't changed much - just less hair.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Touching his bald spot, he sighed:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Living in the Imperial Capital is hard.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"With family and mortgage at over 35,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I'm walking on eggshells to avoid layoffs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Working till 9pm daily, losing hair by the handful.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Nebula's expanding under Tang Entertainment. You might still advance.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You were always outstanding - without those scandals,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>you'd be mid-management by now.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eight years ago they'd joined Nebula together.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He remembered her vibrant ambition,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>and regretted her misfortunes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No use dwelling. I'm happy in Yancheng -\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>easy job near home, with...interesting friends.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the Imperial Capital, she'd poured everything into her career.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After years of effort when promotion seemed certain,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>colleagues' rumors destroyed it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Returning to Yancheng defeated,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>her five years there amounted to nothing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sole benefit was media connections through Nebula.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now she freelanced for them, earning well through ads -\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>funding her travels to maintain these ties.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Far better than her Imperial Capital days.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If laid off later, she could start a media agency.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her prepared backup plan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Actually, I came to tell you -\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nebula's opening a Yancheng branch.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The project head is VP Ji. We joined together -\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I could recommend you if you're interested.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Media VP Ji Qiuyu?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes! You could restart your career here in Yancheng.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I'll consider it. I'm visiting the Imperial Capital next week for Simin's wedding.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her calm heart stirred again by this possibility.\u003C\u002Fp>",1956,"2026-06-06T14:41:47.871Z",1,"novelbin.me","1995bc59c28a288315a44197a82363775f418b3688ead594464b0ae6f8927a8d","maxing-out-charisma-inheriting-game-assets-chapter-151","maxing-out-charisma-inheriting-game-assets-chapter-249",874,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fmaxing-out-charisma-inheriting-game-assets-cover.jpg"]