[{"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-355":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},1705492,2178,"Chapter 355: The Hardworking Zhang Yan, Little Xue’s Nemesis 7","maxing-out-charisma-inheriting-game-assets-chapter-355",355,"\u003Cp>Imperial Capital, Hesheng Xiaoyun Road, Building 8.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In Building 3, a 520-square-meter luxury flat housed an independent executive office.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the computer screen, dense charts and documents flickered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the video conference, members of the overseas team appeared one after another, giving clear and concise updates on their work progress.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Knock, knock, knock!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A somewhat urgent knock sounded at the door.Thɪs chapter is updated by novel⁂fire.net\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Secretary Jin slightly furrowed her brows and muted the video conference.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Come in.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Immediately after, Shangguan Qiuy a, her personal assistant, walked in briskly, holding a tablet in both hands, and stopped in front of the desk.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Director Jin, President Tang just sent an email regarding the security issue you mentioned earlier. I think it’s necessary to report it to you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Secretary Jin’s expression subtly changed. Her full chest rose slightly as she stood up from behind the desk and walked forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shangguan quickly handed over the tablet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Secretary Jin took it, gently adjusting her glasses as her gaze swiftly scanned the lines of information.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Where is Liu Jiayi now?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"She has been following your arrangements and staying in Yan City, mainly in charge of security services for Yanjing Tiancheng and Shengyuan Scenic Residence.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then assign her as a driver. Have her go to Quancheng immediately, and let the Golden Shield team take over the security at Yunjing Tai. Handle the details yourself—I don’t want any unexpected incidents.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Understood, I’ll make the arrangements immediately.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shangguan Qiuy a felt a slight chill in her heart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"One more thing.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Secretary Jin paused briefly before continuing,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"From now on, I don’t need any updates on Liu Jiayi. Just have her serve President Tang well and keep all information about her strictly confidential—including from me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Understood.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The office door was gently closed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Secretary Jin returned to her desk, casually picked up her steaming black coffee, took a sip, and resumed the video conference.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, the overseas team members on the other side of the ocean noticed something—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their normally serious and composed Director Jin seemed to be in an unexpectedly good mood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her tone became softer, her posture relaxed, and even her speaking pace slowed down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hua Jing Grand Hotel - A Chance Encounter\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the slightly noisy corridor—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Holy sh*t! Tang Song! It’s really you! You’ve changed so much—I almost didn’t recognize you!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Lei stared with wide eyes at the man before him, utterly shocked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tall and upright, full of energy, with smooth, refined skin, and dressed in expensive-looking clothes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His aura was outstanding, almost like a celebrity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In Zhang Lei’s impression, Tang Song had always been handsome, but he had never been this dazzling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tang Song flashed a bright smile and slung an arm around Zhang Lei’s shoulder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I was just looking at our middle school photos yesterday, and now I run into you—what are the odds?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Speaking of luck, a thought crossed Tang Song’s mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Could it be that the 【+1 Luck】 boost he just got was already working?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Lei sighed, \"Man, I moved houses a few times, and now I don’t even know where my old middle school photos are.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’ll take pictures and send you digital copies later.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hey, that’d be great! We’ve gotta add each other on WeChat—it’s been so long! Back then, it was all about QQ, but now I don’t even remember my password.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Lei patted his beer belly, then looked at Tang Song’s lean, muscular physique.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Snorting, he said, \"Back in the day, we were on the same level looks-wise, but damn… I let myself go, and you just keep getting hotter. I’m jealous as hell.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I was chubby before too, but I started working out.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two continued chatting as they added each other on WeChat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Back in middle school, Zhang Lei was the “rich kid” of the class—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Well, “rich” was an exaggeration. His father was a contractor who made good money during the economic boom, which made their family wealthy by town standards.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Lei lived large, spending money freely, always carrying the newest smartphones, and owning multiple gaming consoles.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At school, he was one of the most popular guys.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But judging by Zhang Lei’s appearance today…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was clear that life hadn’t been too kind to him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Tang Song, are you still working in Imperial Capital? You look like you're doing really well. That outfit must’ve cost a fortune!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Lei had stayed in touch with some old classmates—including a few from Tang Song’s hometown—so he had a rough idea of his career path.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Graduated from a top university, then worked at a major tech company.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tang Song shook his head lightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I left last November. Now, I’m in Yan City, running a livestream e-commerce business.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Whoa?! You started your own business?! That’s badass!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Lei patted his arm, his face full of admiration.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No wonder you look so polished and put-together.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hey, do you remember Zhang Yunpeng from our class? That dude was always bouncing off the walls. He never went to high school, just messed around after middle school.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now? He’s a mini-celebrity on Douyin, making money from short videos—he even got himself a Mercedes last New Year!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Gotta say, if regular folks want to make it big, becoming an influencer is one of the fastest ways nowadays.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tang Song dug through his memory.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The name Zhang Yunpeng rang a faint bell, but he couldn’t recall his face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What he did remember was that this guy was a terrible student, constantly yelling in class, and had a habit of harassing female classmates.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In fact, Tang Song once had a conflict with him—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because of Zhang Yan, his old deskmate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thinking of her, Tang Song felt a strange emotion stir in his heart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He asked, \"By the way, Zhang Lei, do you know how Zhang Yan is doing? Where is she now?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Lei had attended No. 2 High School with Zhang Yan, so he should have more recent updates.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Lei thought for a moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Zhang Yan? I haven’t seen her in at least two or three years. But wait… shouldn’t you know more about her than I do?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tang Song raised a brow. \"Huh? What do you mean?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"She went to Yan City Agricultural University for college—isn’t that the same city as you? I thought you two kept in touch.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tang Song’s expression froze slightly. \"Yan City Agricultural University?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yeah.\" Zhang Lei ran a hand through his messy hair and filled in the details.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After entering high school, Zhang Yan became extremely hardworking, even more so than before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She had little to no social life, focusing entirely on studying.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She was also incredibly frugal—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She would split her lunch into two meals and pair it with free egg soup later.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her beauty and \"bookworm\" aura made her quite famous at No. 2 High.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In 2016, she barely met the Tier 2 university cut-off, meaning she could have stayed local.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But she chose to retake the exam.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unfortunately, she simply lacked the talent for academics.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even after another attempt, she still couldn’t reach the Tier 1 threshold, ending up in a Tier 2 program at an agricultural university.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this, Tang Song felt a pang of discomfort.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A friend who worked so hard… yet got so little in return.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Reality was harsh. Some gaps simply couldn’t be bridged through effort alone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Vroooom!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The engine roared to life as a Porsche 911 accelerated, merging into Yan City’s afternoon traffic.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Silent Tension in a Luxurious Car Cabin\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inside the quiet and opulent car cabin, neither of them spoke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Ning lowered her head, tears pattering down from her eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She kept sneaking glances at Lin Muxue in the driver’s seat, looking like a child who had done something wrong.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a long silence—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Xiao Xue, right now, I—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Shut up!\" Lin Muxue gripped the steering wheel tightly, her gaze sharp. \"I’m driving. Don’t distract me!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Ning’s lips trembled, and she whispered, \"I was wrong… I’m sorry.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Huff—\" Lin Muxue exhaled deeply and turned up the air conditioning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She might be materialistic and vain, full of small flaws, but at least she had always been sincere with her friends.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Especially Xu Ning, who had helped her multiple times in difficult situations.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Back when she had just graduated, her income was barely enough to get by.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was Xu Ning, a livestream host, who helped pay part of her rent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She also gifted her daily skincare and hygiene products.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They often went to a barbecue stall near Yan City Vocational College, drinking, eating skewers, and dreaming of a brighter future.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For Lin Muxue—who had been mocked and ostracized by classmates throughout school—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Those days had been a warm and cherished memory.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the sweeter the past, the more painful the fallout.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The car soon drove into the underground parking lot of Lanfeng International Luxury Apartments, smoothly pulling into a designated spot.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Get out.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh, okay. I can carry my luggage myself… Thanks, Xiao Xue.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Beep! The car’s lights flashed as it locked automatically.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Muxue grabbed one of the suitcases and strode toward the elevator.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Ning quickly jogged to catch up, curiously glancing around.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So this is where Xiao Xue lives now…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, she had heard of Lanfeng International.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, she had spent years living in Yan City.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She loved luxury brands and showing off, and had even dined at the restaurants here before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They entered a spacious, high-end elevator.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Muxue scanned a keycard, and the button for the 20th floor automatically lit up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ding—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The elevator stopped at the first floor, and a few well-dressed men and women stepped in,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>including two foreigners with prominent features.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As soon as they spotted Lin Muxue, their faces lit up with big smiles.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hi, Luna!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Good afternoon, Luna! How’s your weekend so far?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing her familiar colleagues, Lin Muxue smiled and responded fluently in English, casually chatting about her great weekend.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Ning stood there, stunned, her mouth slightly open.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She wanted to ask something, but hesitated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She never expected Xiao Xue’s English to be this good.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not only that, but she also seemed to know these high-class professionals.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In just one year… Xiao Xue had changed so much.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Compared to the girl she used to know, she now felt unfamiliar, almost like a different person.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When they stepped out of the elevator, Lin Muxue’s expression instantly turned cold again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After turning a corner in the brightly lit hallway, they arrived at a black-brown door with a gold nameplate displaying \"2002.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Muxue placed her hand on the handle, and with a fingerprint scan, the heavy door unlocked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Entering the Apartment\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Clack, clack, clack—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sound of footsteps mixed with the rolling wheels of the suitcase filled the air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Ning carefully observed her surroundings—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A meticulously designed entryway, solid wood composite flooring, multi-layered ceilings, a luxurious crystal chandelier, a genuine leather sofa, a wool carpet, and floor-to-ceiling windows offering a breathtaking view.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Outside the expansive glass wall,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>the sky was a deep gray, with thick, heavy clouds hanging low, as if within reach.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Beyond the gleaming cityscape, the hustle and bustle of traffic and skyscrapers painted a vibrant urban scene.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This apartment was designed to five-star hotel standards—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>far better than the Yanjing Huating apartment Lin Muxue previously lived in.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was exactly Xiao Xue’s style.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Ning stood in the living room, feeling uneasy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Xiao Xue… are you living alone now?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Muxue let out a cold laugh and sat down on the sofa, her tone dripping with sarcasm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What, you want to be my roommate? Do you have the money?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This is a high-end apartment in the city center.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With this level of decor, the rent is about 5,600 yuan a month.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How much do you have?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Ning lowered her head, and tears welled up again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Xiao Xue, I was scammed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He said he needed my money to invest, to prove himself to his parents.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He even made me take out online loans, saying the returns would be huge…\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Muxue’s eyebrows twitched sharply.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Did you actually lend him money!?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Ning shrank back, her voice trembling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I… I… I was wrong…\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You f*cking idiot!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Muxue stood up and smacked her on the head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If you were just a sugar baby, I could at least respect that.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But you? You were paying for the guy, earning money for him, borrowing money for him to splurge, and getting played on top of it!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And now you’re buried in debt, crawling back to Yan City?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now you remember me? Wow, Xu Ning. Bravo!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Ning suddenly threw her arms around Lin Muxue, sobbing uncontrollably.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She kept muttering, \"I’m sorry… I regret everything…\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Muxue gritted her teeth, but in the end…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>she didn’t push her away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She felt disappointed, furious, and heartbroken—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But seeing Xu Ning in such a miserable state stirred complicated emotions inside her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After crying her heart out, Xu Ning slumped onto the sofa and finally explained everything.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After leaving Yan City, she and her \"wealthy, elite\" boyfriend moved to Hangzhou, hoping to make it big in livestreaming.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But her boyfriend was a reckless spender.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their rent was exorbitant, and Xu Ning had to stream non-stop just to support them both.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, one day, he told her his \"good brother\" had an amazing investment opportunity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But they needed startup capital.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He pushed her to borrow money from loan platforms and friends.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Ning had doubts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But she chose to ignore them—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her only motivation was to win over his parents, to marry into money and live the rich life.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Like a gambler who had bet everything, she couldn’t afford to lose.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Until recently—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her boyfriend suddenly claimed all the investment money was gone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He even told her to ask her fans for money and hinted she should trade her body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only then did Xu Ning finally wake up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But it was too late.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She lost everything—not only her savings but also racked up over a hundred thousand in debt.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She was being harassed by creditors daily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She couldn’t bear to livestream anymore.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With nowhere else to go, she fled back to Yan City.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Muxue listened, her breathing heavy, her blood pressure soaring.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Xu Ning.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes?\" Xu Ning sat up straight immediately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Eat yet?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No… I haven’t eaten all day.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Go shower. That’s the bathroom.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Ning hurriedly grabbed her clothes and towel and rushed inside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Closing the glass door behind her, she leaned against the wall and took a deep breath.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her guilt gnawed at her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Scanning the bathroom, she trembled—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everywhere, high-end skincare: Bvlgari, Chanel…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even the towels were 3,000 yuan each from Morgan & Tina.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Ning’s gaze suddenly froze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Near the mirror, a neatly arranged set of men’s skincare products and a razor sat on the counter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the corner, a Versace men’s bathrobe hung on a rack.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As she recalled everything that had happened since their reunion, a sudden realization dawned on her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She quickly undressed and took a hot shower.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Blow-drying her hair, she felt a sense of renewal—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a year of confusion, a breakdown, and a scolding, the hot water seemed to wash away her misery.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking back at the past year, she felt like she had been under a spell, stumbling through life in a dazed haze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Stepping out of the bathroom, she saw Lin Muxue sitting elegantly in a single armchair.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Xiao Xue, can I use your makeup? I came in a rush and didn’t bring much.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Muxue hesitated for a moment before saying, \"In the walk-in closet. You can use the makeup—just don’t touch anything else.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Okay, got it!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Ning tiptoed into the walk-in closet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moment she took in the scene before her, she froze in shock—her mouth gaping open.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the vertical shelves, rows of Hermès Birkins, Chanel Leboy black-silver calfskin bags, LV Capucines, and Runway Bags sat in pristine condition.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inside the wardrobe, luxurious designer outfits, silk scarves, and elegant hats were neatly arranged.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the vanity table, an array of classic accessories and watches were on display—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Among them, even a Vacheron Constantin Overseas.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This… this was the exact walk-in closet they had once dreamed about,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sketching it out together over drinks, fantasizing about the day they would live like queens.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Ning wasn’t blind—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She could tell everything here was real.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The total worth of these items was beyond imagination.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiao Xue… actually made it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She had achieved the life they once dreamed of.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A deep, inexplicable sense of loss crept over Xu Ning, threatening to swallow her whole.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She had chosen to gamble her future on a top-ranking sponsor,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All for the chance to live this kind of life one day.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet here she was, standing in Xiao Xue’s reality,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While her own dream had shattered into pieces.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She absentmindedly applied light makeup and turned to leave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as she was about to exit, her steps halted again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hanging on the rack by the door were a few personal items—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A headband, a room key, a Porsche car key,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And a blue-and-white work badge.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Ning remembered—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before she left Yanjing Huating, Lin Muxue had just started working as a receptionist at Rongxin Venture Capital.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She had said she wanted to switch career paths,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To create a new self-media persona,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To reinvent herself as a highly educated financial expert.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As her best friend, Xu Ning knew—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Muxue had always craved admiration and respect.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even if it meant spending extra money and putting on a front,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She was determined to make it happen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hesitating slightly, Xu Ning reached out and lightly flipped the badge over.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the center was Lin Muxue’s ID photo—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dressed in formal business attire, her hair sleekly tied back,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She looked stunning and confident.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Below the photo, the title was clearly displayed—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luna (Lin Muxue)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Senior Assistant to the Committee\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Slover (HK) Trust\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Ning’s heart skipped a beat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her vision blurred, and her mind spun in confusion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Returning to the living room, she looked at Lin Muxue—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Graceful, fashionable, standing tall with poise and elegance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>An overwhelming sense of distance struck her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiao Xue had changed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She was no longer faking confidence—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She was genuinely powerful now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What exactly happened this past year?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let’s go.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Muxue spoke calmly and strode toward the door.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Ning hesitated briefly before hurrying after her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The elevator stopped on the third floor, and they walked into a sophisticated Hong Kong-style teahouse.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Muxue casually ordered a few signature dishes,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then took the glass of lemon water offered by the server,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sipping it elegantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Ning bit her lip before finally asking—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Xiao Xue… do you have a boyfriend?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Muxue set her glass down calmly. \"No.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then… what do you do now?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Muxue looked up, a subtle smile on her lips.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’m an executive at a foreign financial firm. The people in the elevator earlier? They’re my colleagues.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"WHAT?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Ning nearly choked, her eyes wide with disbelief.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You… seriously?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ha.\" Lin Muxue let out a soft laugh. \"Believe it or don’t—it’s none of my concern.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As she stirred her drink, a distant look flickered in her eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This unexpected reunion with Xu Ning brought back so many memories.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In a way, Xu Ning was like a fixed point in her past.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Every time she looked back at Xu Ning,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She could see just how far she had come.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was the power of choice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Ning chose to take a gamble,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Foolishly throwing herself at a rich man,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dreaming of overnight success.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But in reality, her life was no different from those \"top donors\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>who had once tried to lure Lin Muxue with money, empty promises, and fake futures.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The difference?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Muxue knew her worth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She never let temptation blind her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If it weren’t for the $100 million family trust,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She wouldn’t have fallen so fast either.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But she never denied that she was materialistic.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And now that she had chosen Tang Song—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She was going to give him her all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Ning remained silent for a long time,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then suddenly asked—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Xiao Xue, do you remember Wen Qiuyue?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Muxue’s pupils constricted instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wen Qiuyue—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That arrogant, domineering heiress from the fashion industry.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Back in college, when Lin Muxue realized she couldn’t become a flight attendant,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She started working part-time as a model, constantly auditioning for gigs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One time, during a casting event,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A judge publicly humiliated her,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mocking her outfit as cheap and tasteless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That incident became a running joke among classmates,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And she had never felt so humiliated in her life.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Determined to prove herself, she maxed out her credit card\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>to buy a high-quality counterfeit designer outfit for her next audition.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Wen Qiuyue saw through it immediately—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She called her out in front of everyone,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Laughed at her for wearing fake designer clothes,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And insulted her for disrespecting their family's fashion brand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She even forced her to change in a filthy mall restroom\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>before letting her enter the event.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That moment of humiliation and helplessness—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was the catalyst for everything.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The more you lack something,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The more you crave it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because she had been crushed by shame and self-doubt,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She vowed to one day make everyone admire and envy her.\u003C\u002Fp>",3546,"2026-06-06T14:41:47.872Z",1,"novelbin.me","7462d6048671e5759bc0520296b2caf405f80ad38b60c002fec975c7ef864973","maxing-out-charisma-inheriting-game-assets-chapter-356","maxing-out-charisma-inheriting-game-assets-chapter-354",874,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fmaxing-out-charisma-inheriting-game-assets-cover.jpg"]